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"Just grab whatever comes to hand, remember, 20 different species." Li Qingming had secured the small animals and naturally reached out to stroke the head of Vanguard, extending his sensory tendrils.
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[Strength: 28→31]
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It seemed she hadn't skimped on eating earthworms, and the extension of the blade tip on her chest was not an illusion, it must be an effect that emerged as her strength increased.
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No need for food, no need for water, able to work, and just some broken trinkets are enough to eat, and she grows as much as she eats.
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Now, this is a top-tier Paru, that craftsman clearly got the usage wrong.
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Vanguard, being so contentedly stroked by Li Qingming, took it as a sign of reward and immediately drooled as he turned toward the direction of the cave: "Master...you have so many humans in your hand... can't you feed me just two... I'll become more capable if I get to eat good stuff!"
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