Now, it needs to devour one precious Medicinal Herb that is over ten thousand years old every day. Such a high rate of consumption indicates that it is very likely to evolve again soon.
It might even be on the verge of evolution.
That's why it frequently steals and eats Medicinal Herbs, to lay a solid foundation for its own evolution.
Just like how humans need Elixirs to help them when breaking through realms or barriers.
Insect Beasts, they don't understand Alchemy, and coupled with their natural physical advantages, they can eat Medicinal Herbs raw. Therefore, they usually devour precious herbs suitable for themselves.
They use these to obtain the energy for evolution.
Hiding deep within the cave, the Nine Yin Heaven Centipede is coiled up, its antennae sweep back and forth, with a faint hint of black and gold – two fine streaks of qi radiance fluctuating in and out. And its mouth, especially its sharp mandibles, keeps chewing.
