Undead Mage from a Cell

Chapter 957: Chapter 955: Hidden Chambers Discovered

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Dietrich was somewhat speechless about Gu Xi’s statement.

He didn’t expect Gu Xi to have the idea of gambling.

And to take a gamble when there isn’t a full guarantee.

Actually, Dietrich wasn’t aware that the reason Gu Xi made this decision was not because of the enemy above Level 30 who hasn’t appeared yet.

Gu Xi has already summoned Li Yufang, and now he just needs to stall for time; ultimately, there is still a chance to win.

His gamble this time is whether he can hold onto the Screaming Castle after occupying it.

Previously, Gu Xi hadn’t placed much importance on the Screaming Castle, considering it might be less crucial than Blood Sacrifice Ridge in his eyes.

But now the situation is different, and Gu Xi has decided to treat the Screaming Castle as an important subordinate city.

Since this will be the most important city under Gu Xi’s command, providing vital resources, the most significant materials and equipment must be utilized here.

Gu Xi decisively contacted Luna.

Regarding Gu Xi’s decision to relocate the Flood Dragon corpse, Luna had no objections.

This Flood Dragon corpse has too high a level, and with Gu Xi’s current undead transformation skills, he cannot process it.

To process it, Gu Xi would have to reach at least Level 23, and undead transformation skills would need to be above Level 7.

If that time comes, Gu Xi would have returned to the real world long ago.

In that place, he could buy any corpse he desired.

Things that can be used now are at the best time to be utilized.

Not using it now, should one wait for Gu Xi to reach Level 30 to use it?

That would be meaningless.

Gu Xi has always believed in crushing his enemies with his level.

This was how the Death Incarnation fought enemies initially.

It should be the same now.

Under Gu Xi’s orders, the Flood Dragon corpse was quickly delivered.

A new set of troops was also dispatched together.

These troops were sent to escort the Flood Dragon corpse.

Before that, Dietrich also helped Gu Xi handle internal matters within the Screaming Castle.

Though as the commander of the original Great Monarch’s troops, Dietrich’s expertise lay primarily in intelligence and scouting, he still possessed combat and management abilities.

After all, having lived for so many years even without dedicated study, he had naturally absorbed lots of knowledge.

With Dietrich’s help, Gu Xi quickly gained control over the Screaming Castle.

However, the initially targeted Assembly Hall couldn’t be seized immediately because of the Blood Dragon Crown need.

Thus, the Screaming Castle isn’t considered a city occupied by Gu Xi yet.

Gu Xi has only taken over a few wild camps and buildings.

Given the circumstances, Gu Xi temporarily accepted the situation.

He instructed his subordinates to investigate any hidden spaces nearby due to the collapse of the Screaming Castle.

To check if there were any of Gu Xi’s enemies inside the castle.

Given that the Screaming Castle isn’t fully occupied by Gu Xi, hiding something within is feasible.

Gu Xi’s thoughts proved correct.

Under his command, his undead followers discovered two hidden chambers within the castle.

These chambers were originally arranged by the Duke of Wailing.

Due to the castle’s collapse, the entrance to the chambers was somewhat affected, partially exposed.

If Gu Xi hadn’t forced the issue, his undead followers wouldn’t have investigated.

However, by Gu Xi’s orders, his undead approached the task with a meticulous approach.

Thus, they quickly excavated these two large chambers.

One chamber served as the Duke’s secret treasury.

Inside were heaps of golden vessels and glowing red crystals.

These crystals were all cubes with sides of one meter, each providing ample energy.

The golden vessels were ordinary utensils like knives, forks, bowls, and plates, or candelabras and teacups.

These items could be exchanged for a substantial amount of money, with potential interest from aristocrats.

The other chamber was used for imprisoning offenders.

Within were numerous Iron Maiden-like torture devices meant for bloodletting.

There were also desiccated corpses hanging around, drained of blood.

Though dead for many years, the undead reported these corpses were relatively well preserved, potentially useful for summoning undead.

Gu Xi decided those chambers should be emptied.

Bright red crystals were to be sent to Gu Xi, while the corpses were piled for summoning purposes.

The gold was sent back to Yalidov City.

After processing in Yalidov, subsequent steps would be considered.

As Gu Xi issued orders, another undead boss arrived.

"My lord, we discovered an abandoned Soul Summoning Tower which is severely damaged. Should we dismantle or repair it?"

The undead boss expected merely to ask for an opinion.

But upon hearing "Soul Summoning Tower", Gu Xi was intrigued.

The Screaming Castle has a Soul Summoning Tower within it.

That’s certainly a valuable asset.

There’s only one Soul Summoning Tower in Yalidov City.

Its absence is noticeable in combat deployments.

Given a Soul Summoning Tower lies within the castle, Gu Xi saw potential in retaining its architectural design plans as provided by Liu Yingguang.

Additionally, the castle’s Soul Summoning Tower matches the castle’s style, so Gu Xi quickly decided.

"Repair it promptly, we’ve brought labor-oriented undead over, let them fix it, providing necessary resources directly."

Following Gu Xi’s orders, the undead boss quickly departed.

Dietrich took note of Gu Xi’s choice, suggesting an opinion.

"My lord, do you plan to restore this place to its original Vampire style?"

"Not necessarily, let’s proceed step by step, since our current goal is to deal with that Level 30 enemy first.

If that enemy isn’t defeated, nothing I say matters."

Gu Xi felt a bit helpless, "The task is somewhat disappointing; knowing such an enemy was involved, I should have bargained for more benefits."