Zhao Fu grew interested. That insect beast had even swallowed the Philosopher's Stone—a thing containing immense power and one that did not belong to this world. People of Apocalypse World had no way to use it; if they swallowed it, that power would ravage their bodies, possibly killing them outright or even causing their bodies to burst apart.
"I wonder what will happen after this insect beast eats the Philosopher's Stone?"
Zhao Fu fixed his eyes on the insect beast and waited for the result. About ten-odd minutes passed.
Roar! Roar! Roar...
The insect beast's face twisted in pain as it let out miserable cries. Its body fell to the ground and struggled fiercely, while strands of red aura rose from within it.
Zhao Fu knew that this was the power of the Philosopher's Stone. The Alchemy Clan member had used this same power just now.
Watching the agonized insect beast, Zhao Fu had no idea what would happen next. It might digest the Philosopher's Stone, or it might simply die.
He did not have to wait long—only about half an hour. The insect beast underwent an astonishing change: its carapace began to turn slightly mechanical. The insect beast was actually able to digest the Philosopher's Stone's power.
Zhao Fu was somewhat shocked by what he saw. His earlier claim that the insect beast might be able to digest the Philosopher's Stone had merely been speculation. He had not expected it to truly succeed. This was quite a startling discovery.
Bang!
An explosion suddenly rang out. Before Zhao Fu could react, the insect beast's body exploded directly, blood and chunks of flesh spraying everywhere.
What was going on? It had clearly been fine before, so why had it exploded now?
Zhao Fu stepped forward to inspect it carefully. Looking at