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After the iron door melted away from the Li Fire, it revealed a secret chamber with a huge stone sarcophagus laid horizontally inside. To describe the sarcophagus with one word, it would be "big"; with two words, "very big"; with three words, "too big".

The sarcophagus took up two-thirds of the secret chamber's area, one end high and the other low. Its surface was carved with many strange patterns, resembling some sort of design or possibly a type of writing, ambiguous and indistinct, imposing an inexplicable pressure on onlookers.

The most eerie thing was that if you stared at the patterns for too long, you'd start feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

"These patterns are strange." Gao Fei shifted his gaze and shook his head a bit, "If you look at them for an extended period, they can induce dizziness."

"If I'm not mistaken, these patterns likely contain a certain Formation meant to befuddle the mind," said He Hentian, who was experienced and knowledgeable, immediately recognizing the patterns' true nature. "Those with weak willpower would get trapped in it, unable to extricate themselves."

"Without any surprises, the person lying inside the coffin would be the owner of the tomb, right?"

"Definitely."

"This is the first time I've seen such a huge coffin. Is it necessary? Isn't it a bit wasteful?"

"You don't understand," He Hentian said with a smile. "The size of the coffin symbolizes the identity of the tomb's owner. The bigger the coffin, the more it shows the extraordinary status of the owner." He paused for a moment then added, "If I'm not wrong, this should be a nested sarcophagus."

"Nested sarcophagus?" Gao Fei raised his eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

"It means there are coffins within the coffin," explained He Hentian. "Ancient emperors, after death, would be placed in nested coffins. It not only highlighted their noble identity but also better protected the body and slowed down the rate of decomposition."

"They're dead, what does it matter if the body decomposes?" Gao Fei pursed his lips dismissively, "What's the point."

"Everyone has different pursuits," He Hentian said with a laugh. "Some people want to remain distinguished even after death, to have lived well and to die well. Only then can a life be considered perfect."

"Alright, enough of these pointless talks, let's open the coffin quickly," Gao Fei was getting impatient. "Let's see what treasures are buried with it. Besides, I'm also curious about the identity of the tomb's owner."

"Just a reminder, there might be danger when opening the coffin."

"Danger? Do you mean there are mechanisms inside the sarcophagus?"

"Yes, to prevent grave robbers from desecrating the tomb owner's body, mechanisms are usually installed inside the coffin. If a thief attempts to open the sarcophagus, they will be attacked by the mechanisms, and if they're not careful, they could die on the spot."

"You're just trying to scare me."

"I'm not trying to scare you, I'm stating facts."

"With all your experience, you must do this kind of thing often, right? Let me tell you, if you rob tombs too much, you'll eventually face retribution."

"Get lost," He Hentian glared at Gao Fei. "This is my first time tomb raiding, pfft, I mean exploring! Unearthing the secrets of the Ancient Times isn't tomb raiding."

"Unearthing the secrets of the Ancient Times? Can't believe you would say that," Gao Fei said with disdain. "Your skin is really thick."

"Can't be bothered with you," He Hentian always lost whenever he argued with Gao Fei, which was quite frustrating. He walked around the sarcophagus, "The whole sarcophagus seems to be a single solid piece, it seems difficult to open." While saying this, He Hentian pushed against it with his hand, but the sarcophagus didn't budge. "So heavy! This sarcophagus must weigh at least tens of thousands of pounds, oh..." Suddenly, He Hentian grunted and his face changed color.

Gao Fei asked in surprise, "What's wrong with you?"

"Not good! I've been poisoned!" He Hentian quickly retreated, his face stricken with horror as he stared at his palm.

"Poisoned?" Gao Fei saw that He Hentian's palm had turned black and swollen, and it was emitting a fishy stench. What was most terrifying was the black Qi rapidly extending up his arm. In the blink of an eye, it had spread to his shoulder. At this rate, it wouldn't take long for He Hentian to succumb to the poison and die.

A fierce look flashed in He Hentian's eyes. At this point, the only option was to sacrifice his arm. Just as he was preparing to amputate his arm, Gao Fei stopped him.

"Don't be rash, I have a way." Gao Fei released hundreds of Drug-absorbing Bugs. "My treasures, I've found a feast for you, hurry up and eat."

"Buzz buzz buzz…"

Hundreds of Drug-absorbing Bugs flew over, landed on He Hentian's palm, and began to absorb the poison. Truly mighty insects from Ancient Times, in just a moment, the Drug-absorbing Bugs had sucked out all of the poisonous Qi from He Hentian's palm.

"Good bugs! Good bugs indeed!" He Hentian looked at his restored palm and then at the Drug-absorbing Bugs fluttering away, envy plastered all over his face: "These bugs are incredible! If only I had a bunch like them."

"Go on, continue sucking." Gao Fei extended his hand to point at the stone coffin. "My treasures, perform to your heart's content! Today is your battlefield!"

"Buzz buzz buzz…"

Hundreds of Drug-absorbing Bugs flapped their wings and flew over, landing on the stone coffin to start nibbling. The teeth-grinding sounds that came out made both Gao Fei and He Hentian shudder; it was truly unbearable to the ears.

As the Drug-absorbing Bugs nibbled, small pits appeared on the surface of the stone coffin, and strands of black Qi emerged. This black Qi, instantly devoured by the hundreds of Drug-absorbing Bugs, was deadly poison to others but a delicious meal to them, an appetizing feast.

The Drug-absorbing Bugs were eating joyously, delightfully overjoyed by their meal.

"Such good bugs." He Hentian was a bit green with envy: "Gao Fei! Could you sell me a few? I just want a few, name your price!"

"Don't even think about it, I won't sell even half of one," Gao Fei flatly refused.

"Come on, think it over, sharing a few of these little bugs with me wouldn't hurt," He Hentian persisted. "I can give you Spirit Stones, a mountain of them, or Amethyst, or other natural treasures. Just state your terms, and I'll satisfy them."

"Fine, I want The Sun from the sky, go pick it for me."

"The Sun? That's too difficult, pick something else."

"Then the moon," Gao Fei said.

"The moon won't work either…"

"What about the stars then? I like stars," Gao Fei proposed.

"… Can't you be serious for once? If I had the power to pluck stars, I wouldn't be standing here talking to you; I would have ascended to the Immortal Realm long ago."

"Just give up on that thought. The Drug-absorbing Bugs are my lifeline. They've already recognized me as their master and formed a blood bond with me. Even if I sold you a few, they wouldn't recognize you."

"Why is your luck so good? Why, huh? I'm starting to wonder if you might be the illegitimate son of Heavenly Eye. That would explain why you're so favored, receiving so many treasures," He Hentian said with an envious twinge.

"The illegitimate son of Heavenly Eye?" Gao Fei laughed. "That's a good one. If only I were, just standing outside would deter anyone from messing with me. Too bad I'm not!" Gao Fei looked somewhat regretful indeed.