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At Gu Xi's question, the Mummies actually brought out some good items.
Death Sunlight (Green): Sunlight from the Netherworld, a special material collected and compressed. This sunlight contained ample Negative Energy and was a relatively unusual form of Negative Energy. Yellow Sand Accumulation Stone (Green): Stones found in the desert that had been battered by wind and sand for many years. They were a particularly special building material. Oasis Seed (Blue): Could create an oasis in a barren wilderness. The oasis would contain trees, grassland, and a water source, along with large, medium, and Small Plots. Golden Eagle Egg (White): An egg of a Golden Eagle. It could hatch into a Golden Eagle for use as a messenger or for surveillance.
Gu Xi's eyes went wide as he looked at the items the Mummies had brought out.
They were all excellent things he had never seen before.
More importantly, they were exactly what Gu Xi needed right now.
Gu Xi was quite satisfied. So, while he had his subordinates transport all the Withered Vine back, he began considering a long-term trade arrangement with the Mummies.
"My lord, that won't work. A long-term trade isn't something I can decide on. We have to discuss it with our superiors."
Gu Xi nodded. "I understand. But go ask them first. I can't keep this Gate of the Underworld open forever. It has to be opened and closed eventually.
If you want a long-term trade, you need to find a way to leave behind a fixed trading channel.
Otherwise, once this Gate of the Underworld closes, it won't be easy to find your way back in."
Although Gu Xi was still not entirely certain of the Gate of the Underworld's characteristics,