Versatile Mage

nt irrigation levels?” Mo Fan stared at Mu Bai.
He finally realized how smart the guy was.

“Yes, irrigation levels! Those higher in the hierarchy get to enjoy the more refined air.
Their corpses did not rot, even after a few thousand years, because they are constantly being nurtured, granting them even greater power…” Mu Bai agreed.

“So that’s why they keep waging war against the living!” Mo Fan realized, but at the same time, a great chill ran down his spine.

Humans relied on reproduction to live on, but the undead relied on killing to live forever!

Such a detestable old society, such detestable Pharaohs!

“Didn’t Shreev mention before that the essence is transported to the chambers? I have already searched the chamber, and I didn’t find any channels…” Mu Bai continued.

“It must be hidden somewhere?” Mo Fan offered unhelpfully.

“This structure is built by the old civilization.
It is unlikely it could set up a hidden channel without any traces.
Besides, the structure of the Pyramids strictly adheres to standard conventions.
I learned some architecture in the past, and I’m sure that there is no special channel in this chamber,” Mu Bai said confidently.

“Aren’t you knowledgeable?” Mo Fan jibed.

“Every time my cultivation got stuck at a certain level, I would spend some time learning something new.
New discoveries in other areas helped me clear the doubts about my cultivation,” Mu Bai explained.

“So, when did you learn how to make an aphrodisiac?” Mo Fan had to ask.

Mu Bai’s expression sank, as if he was going to fall out with Mo Fan if he mentioned it again.

“I’m just kidding, tell me what you think,” Mo Fan smiled.

“I believe something is fishy about the Huntsman Spider.
It’s not a low-level creature, yet it’s extremely weak.
It’s completely useless, apart from its annoying screeches.
It’s also very timid.
If it’s that useless, why did the Advisor Mummy bother keeping it? Just for decoration? I find it hard to believe it kept the spider for so long, even if it was only treating the spider as decoration,” Mu Bai conjectured.

“Are you saying that…” Mo Fan’s eyes widened.

“Exactly,” Mu Bai nodded.

Mo Fan opened his mouth wide.
He finally said after some time, “That’s…that’s incredible!”

“It’s brilliant, isn’t it? Now that we’ve discovered the secret, perhaps we can take advantage of it,” Mu Bai smiled.

“Take advantage?” Mo Fan was confused.
He had a strange look after seeing the smile on Mu Bai’s face.
He said, “This world is seriously messed up.
I personally think since the Medusae are quite similar to humans in some way, it’s still acceptable if we ignore their snake bodies, but a spider that is incompatible with a human in every way… holy crap, how did they do it? Through its abdomen?”

Mu Bai did not understand what Mo Fan was talking about at first.
However, he eventually realized what he was up to.
His lips started twitching subconsciously…

“Mo Fan, I’m really impressed by how dirty your mind can be.
Who told you that the Mummy was keeping the spider to deal with its loneliness? I’ve figured out the meaning behind the wars waged by the Pyramids and discovered how the Mummies in these chambers were nurtured, and that’s the conclusion you come up with? Is there something wrong with your mind!?” Mu Bai grunted.

“…I was just joking, of course I know what you meant!” Mo Fan let out a hollow laugh.

“So tell me, what’s the spider for?” Mu Bai challenged him.

“Well… I think my mind is a little messed up still from the electric shock.
Master Mu Bai, could you please explain it to me?” Mo Fan replied shamelessly.

“The spider is the channel that transports the essence!” Mu Bai said.

“Oh, I thought the spider was the receiver, little did I know it’s the… put that ice sword down, what are you thinking? You clearly lack a sense of humor.
I understand now; the spider is a jar full of essence.
The Mummy was able to live for so long and grow stronger because the spider was transferring the essence into its coffin through its silk!” Mo Fan put on a serious face for this revelation.

“The essence is some good stuff,” Mu Bai said thoughtfully.
“I believe only the Ruler-level creatures get to enjoy it.”

“But Shreev said something about an ancient drawing, and the first creature on it is a spider.
Doesn’t that explain why there’s a spider in this chamber? It might not be the channel that you think,” Mo Fan rebutted.

“It’s only Shreev’s speculation, based on his ancient drawing.
We’ll know the truth once we take the creature down and do some experiments on it.
Only two of us are awake now… let’s keep it quiet,” Mu Bai proposed quietly.

“Mu Bai, why do I feel like you’re getting better at things like this?” Mo Fan patted Mu Bai on the shoulder, like a father who was glad that his child had grown up.

“Don’t you have a Soul Container? You can take the essence while I take its heart and organs.
I’ll use them to forge a high-quality Magic Tool,” Mu Bai said.

“Sure!” Mo Fan nodded.

They were each taking what they needed.
Since there was not much to share, the two decided to split the loot before the others woke up!

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