[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-undead-mage-from-a-cell":3,"chapter-undead-mage-from-a-cell-undead-mage-from-a-cell-chapter-468":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Undead Mage from a Cell",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1889662,2513,"Chapter 468 - 466: The Trader (190\u002F194)","undead-mage-from-a-cell-chapter-468",468,"\u003Cp>After Shaya left, Gu Xi decisively released the other two city gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the three city gates, he formed a triangular defensive formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six Bone Dragons took to the sky, circling above to prevent any sneak attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the previous situation had really scared Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killing intent that descended from the sky almost took Gu Xi’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also made Gu Xi realize that the Death Incarnation under his command was no longer the strongest in this space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure his own safety, Gu Xi had no choice but to bring out everything he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the troops taking their positions, Gu Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief, ensuring temporary safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gu Xi was not the kind to simply wait in defense. After ensuring his own safety, he sent out troops capable of reconnaissance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Stone Golems, which he dispatched in several directions, not asking for much, just hoping to discover any enemies a step early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said that Gu Xi’s intuition was quite reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten minutes later, a Stone Golem flew back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was flying in a hurry, as if something was chasing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there enemies? How many?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Stone Golem shook its head non-stop and gestured there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi took a glance and quickly understood the Stone Golem’s message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone was approaching, but it didn’t seem like they were coming to attack Gu Xi; rather, they were coming for a trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi didn’t completely trust the Stone Golem’s judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly ascended the city gate tower and looked into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About seven or eight minutes later, the troop mentioned by the Stone Golem appeared on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Gu Xi understood why the Stone Golem said they looked more like traders than fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The troop was clearly an armed force escorting a transport convoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their situation somewhat resembled that of this space, belonging to those who had undergone Undead Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this troop did not include students dressed in black robes with scarves; all the guards were fist-sized Elves and Fairies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of these Elves somewhat resembled the Ghost Butterflies under Gu Xi, but they had wings like those of bees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fairies wore red hats and had mouths that could open to the ear root, a type of monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were responsible for dragging the vehicles, step by step, toward this direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vehicles they dragged were loaded with a large amount of gold and jewels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached, Gu Xi could clearly see that a dark aura seemed to envelop the gold and jewels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi thought for a moment, tapped the Cold Wind Staff on the city gate tower, and sent an owl to deliver orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the troop approached the city gate, a group of Spirit Butterflies appeared near Gu Xi’s city gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their appearance near the gate immediately caught the attention of the approaching troop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Skeleton leading the group had a shine in his eye sockets, as if he had discovered something exciting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even left the troops and charged forward on a Skeleton horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold your ground, don’t get any closer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the figure about to enter the attack range, Gu Xi had to issue a warning in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I mean no harm, I’m here for a trade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words from Gu Xi startled him, and he quickly halted his horse, raising a large banner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the banner was painted a bat flying above the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the battle banner, Gu Xi frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does the academy have battle banners for each department?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t encountered any prior to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gu Xi refrain from attacking, the figure breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please don’t attack. I am Vega, the manager of the Bat Tower at the academy. I’m here for a trade. We won’t advance any further. Could we talk down here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi stared at Vega for a while, noticing he was just a Skull-headed figure dressed in a Western short coat. Without the Skeleton horse, people might easily mistake him for someone doing hard labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gu Xi still asked, \"What’s the purpose of the Bat Tower? Is it a part of the Bat Department?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? No, in our academy, bats are used for sending messages and as mounts. The Bat Tower is where we breed these bats, a part of academy management but not among the four main departments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I’m a graduate of the Bat Department, and I’m temporarily representing them in negotiations with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Gu Xi didn’t immediately go down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Vega added, \"Sir, I have the best intelligence network in the academy, and the fastest means of transport to get here ahead of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others aren’t quick to react.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, hold on a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi flipped and jumped down from the city gate tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he descended, the Evil Coffin caught him, bringing him to a position about fifty meters from Vega.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Gu Xi’s men also began gathering in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know I was here? What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, I saw the Netherworld Phoenix fly over my head and not return; anyone with some sense could guess what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you see what I brought?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orb left by the Phoenix, we only want that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re willing to give us the orb, all these things are yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s not enough, just say so, and I’ll bring more immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you referring to a purple, head-sized orb?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi hesitated for a moment before finally asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I knew it fell into your hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega beamed, \"How much do you want, just name your price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing, I may not be able to give it to you, as it’s been digested by my subordinates and I can’t retrieve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi said resignedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Vega’s expression grew animated on hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s really no way, but I have something you might be interested in. I have a bell like a Skull; are you interested?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega gave it some thought before exclaiming, \"The Soul-controlling Bell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know about it, are you interested?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, sir, that item is beyond me. Except for a few department heads, no one can manage it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you explain? So if I encounter such good things again, I’ll keep them for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vega hesitated before finally saying, \"Okay, it’s mainly authority-related things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul-controlling Bell can control all Puppets and Golems within the academy, an authority accessed by department heads only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orb left by the Phoenix grants high-speed flying privileges within the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve been eyeing that privilege for quite some time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1109,"2026-06-10T07:09:16.026Z",1,"novelbin.me","d66674fcc909d079fad2b7bcf4c6f1dc41c40de9726413527eb47d742e79e6ce","undead-mage-from-a-cell-chapter-469","undead-mage-from-a-cell-chapter-467",860,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fundead-mage-from-a-cell-cover.jpg"]