Charles' brows were knitted tightly as he looked at the writhing red flesh on the ground while pondering over Paiper's words. 0

This… thing, when combined with relic fusion, could indeed significantly enhance the strength of explorers. However, the mortality rate associated with relic fusion was still a tricky issue.0

"Do you want to absorb it now? I can assist you personally," Paiper said, and a fleshy appendage resembling a suction cup extended from Its maw. It scooped up the living flesh and moved it toward Charles.0

"Hold on," Charles said, raising a hand to stop Paiper's appendage.0

"There's no need for you to be so wary of us," Paiper began. "Your death has no benefit for us at all. All of us...0