Undead Mage from a Cell

Chapter 884 - 882: Long-Term Dealings with the Mummies

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Gu Xi asked this, and the mummy indeed took out some good items.

[Death Sunlight (Green): Sunlight from the Netherworld, collected and compressed as a special material, contains enough negative energy, making it a rather special form of negative energy.]

[Yellow Sand Accumulated Stone (Green): A stone found in the desert, impacted by wind and sand for years, it is quite a special building material.]

[Oasis Seeds (Blue): Can be used to create an oasis in the barren wilderness, where there will be trees, grasslands, and water sources, along with large, medium, and small plots.]

[Golden Eagle Egg (White): The egg of a Golden Eagle, can be hatched to become a Golden Eagle, serving as a messenger or for surveillance.]

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Looking at the items displayed by the mummies, Gu Xi’s eyes widened.

These items are good things he had never seen before.

Most importantly, these items are exactly what Gu Xi needs right now.

This made Gu Xi very satisfied, so as he had his subordinates transport all the dead vines back, Gu Xi also started considering long-term trading with the mummies.

"Sir, this is really not possible. I can’t make decisions about long-term trade, we must consult with our superiors."

Gu Xi nodded, "I understand, but you should ask anyway, my Gate of the Underworld cannot remain open like this forever, it certainly has to do with opening and closing."

If there is an idea for long-term trade, there needs to be a fixed channel for transactions.

Otherwise, once the Gate of the Underworld closes, it won’t be easy to find a way in again."

Although Gu Xi couldn’t yet determine the traits of the Gate of the Underworld, the mummies couldn’t be sure whether they had arrived here by luck or if they were specifically directed here.

A few leading mummies consulted together, and one of them said: "All right, since you guys will take some time to transport these dead vines back, I’ll go back and inquire about our superiors’ ideas.

Whether successful or not, wait for my return."

The mummy nodded to the other mummy leaders, taking some subordinates and carrying the newly obtained dead vine samples through the Gate of the Underworld.

After the mummy left, Gu Xi didn’t rush to handle matters between the dead vines and the bonfire tower.

As the Ghost Squad transported the dead vines back, Gu Xi sat atop the Holy Silver Evil Coffin, while Luna placed the recently delivered food in front of him.

Looking at the life-saving food, Gu Xi touched his stomach.

Since pursuing the path of the Undead Mage, he hadn’t been eating well.

It’s no wonder all Undead Mages are as skinny as skeletons.

They seem to be hungry.

Gu Xi ate the delivered items, while internally lamenting the condition of Undead Mages.

This time, Luna provided much better food than before, since Gu Xi’s territory already has a dedicated kitchen.

Although the recipes are difficult to find, the dishes made are much better than those from the tavern.

Gu Xi no longer has to choose between roasting an owl or dried rat.

Currently, the food provided contains at least four dishes and a soup, and even includes a small cup of wine and plenty of bread.

Though lacking various attributes, it serves to fill Gu Xi’s belly.

Halfway through the meal, having dispersed his hunger, Gu Xi looked towards the mummies.

"Would you like to eat a bit?"

"No need, we don’t eat much."

"No need, we’re not accustomed to such food."

"Exactly, there aren’t even any beetles, what’s the point of eating this?"

Seeing the mummies reject his offer, Gu Xi didn’t insist on them eating.

He just silently finished all the food.

After placing the dishes aside, Gu Xi hopped over to the mummies.

Having just eaten, he began asking about the mummies.

Previously, while communicating with the mummies, Gu Xi learned there were certain taboos not to be discussed, so he steered the conversation away from them.

Gu Xi soon inquired whether players could take on the role of mummies.

Gu Xi thought that if players could become Death Knights, then mummies, being similar, could also be a possible role.

After pondering, a mummy responded.

"Previously, indeed, a player took up the role of a mummy, but it wasn’t an entry-level profession for an Undead Mage.

Players must reach a certain level in a specific profession before opting for death refurbishment, which offers a chance to choose the mummy path.

However, if you opt for death refurbishment, there are many other choices, so the mummy path isn’t necessary.

The most important part is that a higher existence exists above the mummy.

Unless you truly wish to use some power for revenge, few players choose the mummy route."

"Have you encountered one?"

Gu Xi curiously asked.

"I have, a player seeking revenge completed the transformation into a mummy.

To be honest, his choice could have been more effective by directly transitioning to a Death Knight or Witch Demon, which offers more strategic options."

This mummy, understanding the topic, spoke more openly.

Being a Death Witch Lord, Gu Xi’s perspective diverged more from that of Undead Mages or Necromancers.

He could keep up with the mummy’s line of thought.

During the exchange with the mummy, Gu Xi’s attributes like Undead Knowledge and other passive skills continually improved.

Meanwhile, a new skill started forming within Gu Xi’s passive knowledge skills: Netherworld Knowledge.

This unexpected development caught Gu Xi by surprise.

Gu Xi had gone through many things.

Yellow Springs and Netherworld, Gu Xi had explored but failed to acquire Netherworld Knowledge.

Suddenly obtaining this through interaction with mummies astonished Gu Xi.

Gu Xi contemplated for a moment, and his gaze finally settled on the Gate of the Underworld.

Perhaps it’s time to enter the Gate of the Underworld voluntarily and see if there’s anything different there.

Since Gu Xi’s profession is Death Witch Lord, ultimately leading to paths such as the Lord of the Underworld, even the Netherworld King.

Though unpopular, Netherworld Knowledge is a vital learning aspect for Gu Xi.

Previously unaware, Gu Xi now clearly understands what he needs to learn next.

At that moment, the mummy who had left earlier returned.

He brought Gu Xi good news.

"Sir, our superiors are willing to establish a long-term trade relationship with you."