Capítulo 439: Chapter 255: The Spider’s Special Habits

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… Hong Zhu curiously leaned over and asked, “What’s inside here?”

Jiang Xuan calmly opened the bag’s mouth, took out a white candle, and said, “Do you recognize this thing?”

Hong Zhu’s eyes lit up and said, “It’s insect wax that can be used for healing!”

Jiang Xuan pointed to the wick inside the candle and said, “It’s not just healing insect wax. After being lit, it can also be used for lighting, and its aroma can calm the nerves, helping people sleep better.”

Hong Zhu shook her head and said, “We can’t bear to use it for healing, let alone waste it for lighting.”

Jiang Xuan was stunned for a moment, then he figured it out; insect wax in the Vine Tribe was a very precious item, sold at an outrageous price by the Black Teeth Tribe to the Central South Wilderness, so no wonder the Spider Tribe would be reluctant to use it for illumination.

Once Jiang Xuan understood this point, he no longer explained the candle’s features.

“Since Chief Hong Zhu recognizes this item, you should understand how precious it is. How many spider silk clothes do you think this one candle can trade for?”

The candle Jiang Xuan took out was as thick as a child’s arm, pure white as snow, and of great weight.

Hong Zhu thought for a moment and said, “That depends on what kind of spider silk clothing you want.”

“You have to let me see what kind of spider silk clothes you have, right?”

“All right, follow me.”

Hong Zhu turned and walked towards the residential area, Jiang Xuan picked up the beast hide bag and followed her.

They walked past houses constructed in the shape of giant spiders, attracting the curious gazes and whispered discussions of the Spider Tribe people.

“Which tribe is this man from?”

“No idea, I’ve never seen such a totem pattern before.”

“He seems quite skilled and robust; has Chief Hong Zhu taken a liking to him?”

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The Spider Tribe people excitedly discussed, as gossip was a favorite activity in the tribe as well.

Jiang Xuan, having excellent hearing, felt very embarrassed when he heard these discussions. He was here to trade for spider silk clothes, not to sell his body.

Hong Zhu also heard these discussions, but she appeared much calmer, showing no sign of being bothered.

The two walked to the central area of the Spider Tribe’s residential zone, arriving at a large Spider House.

The construction of the Spider House was very peculiar; its main entrance was where the spider’s mouthpiece would be, and entering the door was like being eaten by a spider, making outsiders feel quite uncomfortable.

After entering the main door, one could see two relatively small windows, positioned exactly where the spider’s eyes would be.

Walking further in, would be the spider’s abdomen, also the main part of the Spider House, oval-shaped, and quite spacious upon entering.

The walls of the Spider House had a base built of stones about fifty centimeters high, with an upper part built of a mix of wood and earth.

Rot-resistant wood formed the framework, with a blend of earth and hay filling the walls, making the structure look solid and durable, much better than a typical wooden house.

Jiang Xuan noticed some cracks on the wall, evidence that time, wind, sun, and rain had taken their toll, showing that even this kind of Spider House couldn’t last forever.

However, Jiang Xuan believed that if the Spider Tribe continually learned and upgraded the Spider Houses, sooner or later they would become robust, enduring the test of time.

These houses were quite similar to mud-brick houses, just missing a layer of waterproof tiles.

Jiang Xuan briefly examined the construction of the Spider House, then saw Hong Zhu light the fire pit inside the house; under the firelight, he saw spider silk clothes hanging on the walls.

Hong Zhu explained, “This place can’t have fires often, or else the spider silk clothes would be stained black, and they might accidentally burn them.”

Jiang Xuan nodded in understanding, knowing that while spider silk clothes were incredibly strong and dense, even knives couldn’t penetrate them, a fatal flaw was their flammability.

Even the best spider silk clothing would turn to ash if thrown into a fire.

Hong Zhu carefully took several spider silk clothes and said to Jiang Xuan, “Let’s go outside to see. It’s too dark here.”

“Okay.”

Jiang Xuan followed Hong Zhu back outside of the Spider House.

“Chief Xuan, what do you think of this spider silk clothing?”

Hong Zhu unfolded a spider silk garment; it was pure white, glistening under the sunlight.

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Hong Zhu curiously leaned over and asked, “What’s inside here?”

Jiang Xuan calmly opened the bag’s mouth, took out a white candle, and said, “Do you recognize this thing?”

Hong Zhu’s eyes lit up and said, “It’s insect wax that can be used for healing!”

Jiang Xuan pointed to the wick inside the candle and said, “It’s not just healing insect wax. After being lit, it can also be used for lighting, and its aroma can calm the nerves, helping people sleep better.”

Hong Zhu shook her head and said, “We can’t bear to use it for healing, let alone waste it for lighting.”

Jiang Xuan was stunned for a moment, and then he figured it out; insect wax in the Vine Tribe was a very precious item, sold at an outrageous price by the Black Teeth Tribe to the Central South Wilderness, so no wonder the Spider Tribe would be reluctant to use it for illumination.

Once Jiang Xuan understood this point, he no longer explained the candle’s features.