Start as a Spiritual Planter: I Have a Game Panel

In an instant, the runes pulsed, and the bodies vanished, replaced by sleek storage capsules.

Mai collected the capsules with the bodies inside and turned to the team.

"I've taken care of the bodies," she said, her voice steady. "Let's get out of here before anything else happens."

Sid and Liam nodded; their adrenaline still high from the close call.

Ram started the truck, and the team quickly climbed back inside, eager to leave the eerie forest behind.

As they drove away, something unsettling caught their eyes. The path was littered with dead bodies of various monsters, their wounds still fresh and clearly inflicted by a powerful force.

The sight was disturbing, and it was evident that someone—had been through this area recently, leaving a gruesome trail of destruction.

Mai furrowed her brow, scanning the bodies as they drove by. "These wounds don't match the old woman's weapons or her robots," she said, her voice tinged with concern.

"Did she have allies? It seems we're dealing with another party, and based on the direction, they might be headed to the same D-rank monster den as us."

Sid leaned forward, his expression serious. "Whoever did this is no joke. These monsters didn't stand a chance against them."

Liam, having dismounted his hoverboard to get a closer look, noted the different types of wounds—bullet holes, burns, and deep gashes.

His usual smirk was replaced by a more somber look. "Do you think they're on the same mission as us? If they're still in the area, we might run into them sooner or later."

Ram, his grip on the wheel tight, slowed down. "I don't like this," he said, his usually calm demeanor rattled by the unsettling scene.

"Whoever did this is not just strong—they intentionally left the bodies of these monsters here to warn others."

Mai was deep in thought, her mind working to piece together the situation. "We need to figure out who or what we're dealing with," she said finally, her tone firm.

"Given that the corpses didn't dissipate, we're probably not close to the core area yet. We can't afford to be caught off guard again. Do we push forward and investigate, or do we bypass and avoid any potential danger?"

Mai continued, "If we miss this chance, the next two monster dens are just F-ranks. We won't earn much by clearing them."

Sid, his expression thoughtful, glanced at the others. "She's right. But it might be better for us to proceed with caution and focus on the mission."

Liam agreed, adding, "I'm with Sid. We should avoid unnecessary risks and head straight for the mission location."

"From the damage we've seen, it looks like they have a powerful fire wizard in their team. We don't need to add more trouble to what we've already encountered."

Mai nodded, her expression resolute. "Alright, we'll proceed with caution. But find us a safe spot nearby where we can rest for a bit. I need to examine the old woman's body and her robots; they might come in handy."

Ram maneuvered the truck slowly, scanning the surroundings for a suitable place, after driving for more than half an hour he stopped. "There's a small clearing up ahead," he spoke, pointing to a spot a short distance away.

It was well-hidden by dense trees and had enough cover to provide a temporary rest place.

The team parked the truck and disembarked, setting up a secure perimeter around their temporary base.

Mai immediately got to work, taking out the old woman's corpse and beginning to analyze her body with her mechanical skills.

She meticulously examined each component, her fingers gliding over the advanced mechanical and bionic parts.

The prosthetics were highly sophisticated, integrating both mechanical and bio-engineered elements.

Sid and Liam kept watch, their senses alert for any signs of danger. Su Mu, still on edge from the recent battle, took a rest trying to recover her spiritual power.

Ram on the other hand went out to scout around.

"Looks like these modifications are all top tier," Mai thought with a mix of admiration and curiosity as her examination revealed several interesting details: the old woman's prosthetics were highly advanced, integrating both mechanical and bionic components.

"Continuing to battle her might not be an easy feat, however, I might be able to learn a lot or even use some of these designs to our advantage."

She took note of the robots, which were also unlike anything she had seen before.

They were designed for both combat and precision, a blend of brute strength and high-tech craftsmanship.

Mai's thoughts drifted to her own robots and how she could potentially integrate some of these advanced components into her own designs.

"I might not use these prosthetics on myself," she mused, "but they could provide valuable insights for upgrading our equipment."

As she continued her work, Ram soon noticed a peculiar cluster of plants with faintly glowing flowers, he swiftly used identification to check its details.

[ Name: Silver Moonflower]

[ Level: Ordinary]

[ Quality: Rare]

[ Description: The Silver Moonflower is a nocturnal plant. Its radiant flowers emit a soft glow, attracting insects for pollination during the night. The petals contain a substance known for its calming and refreshing properties.]

"What, This Silver Moonflower is a rare quality above elite but why is it still an ordinary plant?" Despite its classification as an ordinary plant, the Silver Moonflower possessed rare attributes above the elite level.

The uniqueness of this flora lay not in spiritual essence, as with most plants of similar quality, but in its extraordinary biochemical composition.

As soon as this thought struck his mind, he immediately checked his attribute panel, seeing that he had enough Life energy and Spiritual power, he extended his hand toward the Silver Moonflower, channeling the Life energy within him.

A gentle surge of life force flowed from his palm into the delicate petals of the flower.

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