The Scholar and the Reverse Zombie Spell

Xiwo used his cane to clear away the residue, exposing its internal structure. The charcoal was mixed with a large number of metallic-looking particles, and there was even some liquid silver-white substance.

"A considerable amount of lead and mercury was injected into these giant octopuses," Zijin explained. "That masked their undead fluctuations."

"Could we use that method to solve our tracking problem?" Su Ming immediately thought of their own situation and hurriedly asked, "I don't mean eating it. I mean making clothes out of heavy metals to wear and mask our undead fluctuations."

Zijin shook her head. "It won't work. What distinguishes undead magic from ordinary dark magic is that it contains the Reverse Law of Life. The special ripples produced by the coexistence of the Law of Life and its reverse are the reason we're so easy to track."

"Really?" Su Ming was a little taken aback. "I'm only hearing about this now. The books never mentioned it."

"Of course not. This is my latest research," the scholar said proudly. "I've always put a lot of effort into avoiding the Temple of Light's pursuit."

"So these sea monsters ingest heavy metals to suppress the workings of the Law of Life, eliminating the law's ripples!" Xiwo smacked his palm. "Xiao Jin, you've solved another academic mystery. When are you planning to publish the paper?"

"I can't publish something like that until I'm done running!" Zijin raised her voice. "Do you want me to help our enemies understand undead fluctuations better so they can catch us more easily?"

"Good point."

Su Ming was somewhat disappointed. The sea monsters reduced the conflict between laws by having heavy metals injected into their bodies. That method might work on things that were about to die, but it clearly wouldn't work on living people.

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