Peiganbo

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Peiganbo (沛甘勃)
Alias(es)	Blood Mantis; Twin-Winged Blood Mantis
Species/Race	Magic Beast
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Lin Hanxuan/Yang Zhao; protector of Sihaier
Occupation/Role	Spirit-contracted Magic Beast; combat escort
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 14

Background / History

Peiganbo appears during the Sand Tiger disaster after shooting Yi Junze with an arrow. He is subsequently revealed as the force driving both Locusts toward Axon Town and Sand Tigers beneath the academy grounds. He claims that humans and beastmen destroyed Insect Race habitats and slaughtered his parents and children, leaving him motivated by revenge and a desire to claim the area as his territory 14 15.

He challenges the academy's defenders, promising to become the contracted Magic Beast of anyone who defeats him while warning that his death would leave the Locusts and Sand Tigers uncontrolled. His speed, hand-blades, and ability to command the surrounding creatures make evacuation extremely dangerous 15.

After fighting Duoduo, Aslan, Hal, and the academy mages, Peiganbo accepts Kubaka's direct challenge. He transforms into his true form but is defeated when Kubaka poisons his left arm with his tongue and strikes his chin, knocking him unconscious 16 18 19.

Captured and badly injured, Peiganbo initially refuses to acknowledge defeat or submit to a human. He agrees that only the student responsible for summoning Kubaka may attempt a contract, expecting the attempt to fail. Lin Hanxuan reaches Peiganbo's mental center, witnesses the tragedy of the mantises' past, and apologizes for humanity's wrongdoing. When Lin Hanxuan gives his original name, Yang Zhao, Peiganbo accepts the spiritual contract 21 22 23.

Following the contract, Lin Hanxuan refuses to treat him as a servant. Peiganbo agrees to live in the forest near Sihaier and protect her, then later assists Lin Hanxuan's allies during the conflict at Dead City 24 39 43.

Appearance

Peiganbo is a mantis-like Magic Beast with triangular eyes, bladed forelimbs, wings, and blood-red markings. His ordinary form is several times taller than a human, while his true form is more compact and flower-like.

• Green-bodied in his ordinary state 27.
• Golden triangular eyes and sharp forelimb hand-blades 27 39.
• Possesses wings capable of rapid flight 16.
• In true form, his body becomes pale, translucent, and covered in red spots 18 19.
• His transformed appearance resembles a gigantic flower with crystalline features 19.

Personality

Peiganbo is proud, hostile toward humans, and deeply shaped by the destruction of his family. He considers his actions retaliation for the violence inflicted upon the Insect Race and refuses to bow even after losing his primary weapons and suffering severe injuries 15 21.

He values a fair duel by his own standards and resents what he views as enemies using superior numbers. However, Lin Hanxuan's willingness to acknowledge his pain and permit a fair fight against Kubaka begins to change his view of humans 19 22 23.

After contracting with Lin Hanxuan, Peiganbo becomes intensely loyal and straightforward. Although he initially calls Lin Hanxuan “Master,” he accepts being treated as a friend, readily follows requests, and prioritizes Lin Hanxuan's safety over battle 23 24 27.

Abilities & Skills

Twin-Winged Blood Mantis Physiology

Peiganbo is a rare high-level Magic Beast specialized in close-quarters combat.

• His hand-blades move with extreme speed and can strike multiple targets in a moment 15.
• He cut through Yi Junze's Thunder Eagle-feather fan and nearly cut Yi Junze in two 16.
• He can slice open a Mana Barrier through brute force 16.
• His body can withstand low-powered spells within the defensive magic array 17.
• His sharp fangs remain dangerous even when his arms are broken 35.

Flight and Mobility

Peiganbo can fly at high speed and use aerial positioning to evade attacks.

• He escaped the mages' attacks by taking flight, carrying Aslan with him before throwing him off 16.
• He is exceptionally fast when moving forward but is less adept at lateral movement; his back is identified as a blind spot 15.
• His true form is smaller than his ordinary state and is implied to further increase his speed 19.
• He later serves as aerial transportation for Lin Hanxuan and Yang Rong 50.

True Form

When facing Kubaka, Peiganbo transforms into his strongest state.

• His body changes from green to pale white with red markings beneath the skin 18.
• His abdominal and back wounds visibly contract during the transformation 18.
• His completed form is a gigantic, translucent, flower-like body 19.
• Despite its strength, the form is vulnerable while transforming and was targeted by Heifan's Parani Man-eating Flower 18.

Command of Locusts and Sand Tigers

Peiganbo can intimidate and direct other dangerous creatures.

• He forced Locusts toward the Thunder Eagle Empire and redirected them to Axon Town after they refused to approach Dead City 15 25.
• He drove Sand Tigers toward the academy and relied on them to threaten fleeing students 15 16.
• He regarded a Sand Tiger as an important means of escaping the academy's defensive magic array 17.
• His control is not absolute: the Locusts were too frightened by Dead City's mysterious power to enter it 25.

Loyalty Under Spiritual Contract

After accepting Yang Zhao as his contractor, Peiganbo devotes himself exclusively to Lin Hanxuan.

• He vows to obey Lin Hanxuan's commands even if ordered to oppose the entire world 23.
• He protects Lin Hanxuan when the latter is poisoned, choosing escape over fighting several attackers while carrying him to safety 27 28.
• He treats Sihaier's instructions as equivalent to Lin Hanxuan's and agrees to defend Dead City during Lin Hanxuan's absence 39.
• He ambushes retreating Radiant Knight rebels during the battle for Dead City 43.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hand-blades — Peiganbo's primary natural weapons; capable of severing weapons, barriers, and flesh 15 16.
• Fangs — A secondary natural weapon noted as dangerous even after his forelimbs are incapacitated 35.
• Wings — Used for flight, aerial combat, and transport 16 50.

Relationships

• Lin Hanxuan / Yang Zhao — Spirit contractor and friend. Peiganbo accepts him after hearing his true name and becomes fiercely loyal to him 23 24.
• Kubaka — Magic Beast rival who defeats Peiganbo in their agreed duel by poisoning his arm and knocking him unconscious 18 19.
• Sihaier — Assigned by Lin Hanxuan to protect her in the forest; Peiganbo follows her request to assist Dead City 24 39.
• Yi Junze — Peiganbo gravely wounds Yi Junze during the academy attack; Lin Hanxuan later attempts to reconcile them 14 34.
• Hal — Initially faces Peiganbo in battle, then later seeks his help after Lin Hanxuan disappears 16 39.
• Aslan — Battles Peiganbo alongside Hal, then later approaches him for help protecting Dead City 16 39.
• Shafu — Her younger brother is killed during Peiganbo's attack on Axon Town, leaving her seeking revenge against him 24 25.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Sand Tiger Disaster and Attack on Axon Town

• Revealed as the hidden attacker who wounds Yi Junze and drives Locusts and Sand Tigers toward the academy 14 15.
• Threatens Axon Town while demanding a duel and declaring the region his territory 15.
• Defeats or overwhelms several defenders before Kubaka intervenes 16 18.

Duel with Kubaka

• Transforms into his true form for a direct fight against Kubaka 18.
• Loses after Kubaka's poisoned tongue disables his arm and Kubaka strikes his chin with a saber hilt 19.
• Remains unrepentant and rejects the claim that he fairly lost 21 22.

Contract with Lin Hanxuan

• Tests Lin Hanxuan's identity by demanding his true name 23.
• Forms a spiritual contract after Lin Hanxuan identifies himself as Yang Zhao 23.
• Accepts a relationship based on friendship rather than servitude and agrees to live near Sihaier 24.

Defender of Lin Hanxuan and Dead City

• Carries poisoned Lin Hanxuan away from attackers rather than abandoning him to fight 27 28.
• Answers Hal and Aslan's request for aid after Lin Hanxuan goes missing 39.
• Helps force the remaining Radiant Knight rebels toward the west gate through repeated ambushes 43.
• Later accompanies Lin Hanxuan and Yang Rong to Victory Palace as Lin Hanxuan's high-level Magic Beast escort 50.

Trivia

• Peiganbo's attempt to avoid a contract fails because Yang Zhao's true name causes his spirit to react 23.
• Lin Hanxuan uses Peiganbo for mundane help, including pulling heavy items from beneath a bed during housecleaning 27.
• Peiganbo's attack on Axon Town leaves lasting consequences, including civilian deaths, grief, and toxic contamination concerns 24 26.