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In the Mountain Water Maze, the sky was high and the clouds were light, with misty waves stretching far and wide. If an ordinary person could remain clear-headed in this environment, they would feel as if they were in a fairyland, refreshed and calm, even their thoughts becoming tranquil.
Little did they know, for Qian Mo, an Embalmer, this seemingly mundane scene was fraught with danger. Just like the Maze Master itself, which possessed the ability to confuse minds, an ordinary person caught within would fall into a deep sleep, vulnerable to being preyed upon. Even though Qian Mo could rely on his willpower to resist its power as an Embalmer, he now felt that this tranquility was merely an illusion; his Primeval power had completely quieted down, leaving him at a loss.
He reminded himself not to panic and tried to focus. Qian Mo recalled what his father had told him: when facing an opponent skilled in Illusion, there were only three ways to escape. The first method was to have a nose as keen as a dog’s, sensing danger before entering the Illusion and fleeing quickly.
The second method was to possess strength as powerful as a tiger's, breaking through the entire maze and giving the caster a good beating to dispel the illusion.
The third method was to have the patience and defense of a turtle, remaining steadfast against any wind or rain. After all, maintaining an illusion required immense power; the more complex the Illusion, the more so. As long as one's cultivation was deep enough and their power reserves strong enough, they could outlast their opponent like a turtle.
Thinking of this made Qian Mo anxious again... It wasn't that his side was too weak; it was that the enemy was too cunning. His sense of smell seemed inferior to that of a dog. Now he found himself deep within this mountain water maze; trying to leave without taking a single cloud with him was nothing short of absurd...
From how the Maze Master had captured him without his knowledge, it was clear who was the predator and who was the prey—anyone could tell.
As for matching endurance like a turtle's, putting aside that he was a handsome man unwilling to accept his fate, just estimating the lifespan of the Maze Master could exhaust an entire turtle farm...
"Um, senior, my Embalmer lineage has quite a connection with your Specters. Although it cannot be denied that over these thousands of years Embalmers have indeed helped many souls move on, they were all Evil Souls that caused trouble in the world. From your style of conduct, you don’t seem like someone who engages in large-scale slaughter. I heard you’ve just awakened after decades of slumber; why not show yourself? Let’s sit down and have a good talk. Of course, if we could spare that loquacious old man, that would be best! His mind is filled with supply-demand curves and utility functions. Though you have unique tastes, those concepts are of no use to you anyway; after all, you can’t spend human money..."
After much thought, Qian Mo decided to soften his stance. The fact that his opponent hadn’t attacked him directly suggested there might be room for negotiation. However, although his father had told him that Specters needed something to anchor them in this world, this Maze Master seemed far too advanced—feeding on knowledge... what a unique taste!
"Hahaha! Young man, there’s nothing for us to discuss. A little fellow who can barely pass a basic Western economics exam has no qualifications to talk with me."
"Hey! Senior, personal attacks are going too far!"
Qian Mo appeared furious but was actually masking his inner anxiety. Being trapped in this maze seemed to distort time; it felt like ages had passed without any sign of Xuan Xiao—a clear indication something was amiss. Or perhaps Xuan Xiao had also been drawn into this maze? Moreover, if this Specter knew about his failing grade on that exam, then Professor Liu... Knowing he needed to act quickly before Professor Liu faced dire consequences forced him to speak up again and probe further.
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