The Tomb Robbery Chronicles of the Republic Era.

Summary

In a tense exchange with a monster, the protagonist seeks wealth and glory in exchange for the secret of immortality, demanding a deposit of five hundred taels of gold. The monster, dismissive of a companion's pleas, insists on the gold and additional treasures. Amidst the chaos, the protagonist shares food with a starving friend, leading to banter about human flesh. Eventually, another character returns with the demanded gold and a luminous pearl, prompting the protagonist to reveal vital information about a search for immortality linked to various families. The monster suddenly identifies the protagonist as Wu Daoyi, not Shen Lian, signaling a twist in their encounter.

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