Chapter 0008: Rumors

I knew you wouldn't know, being a newcomer, it's normal not to understand the rules and to be out of the loop. Only those who understand the rules and are well-informed can make money. Do you know how much I made this time?" The pockmarked face rolled his eyes and secretly gestured with one hand: "This amount.

What met the eye was a shattered gate, inside which lay a pile of mangled flesh scattered across the bluestone slabs. The stench of blood was overwhelming, and the air was thick with resentment and malevolence, causing the eyes of the corpse collectors outside to twitch uncontrollably

You fool, the Wan Yong Trading Company is righteous. Wasn't there a plague last year? This time, fearing another outbreak, they are going to collect the bodies of these bastards to prevent further harm to others. Once you arrive, focus on your work and refrain from talking too much. Learn from me. If you perform well this time, you might just be able to associate with the Wan Yong Trading Company, and that could lead to prosperity... The pockmarked face was filled with longing, unaware of what he was thinking, secretly pleased with himself... The pockmarked face was filled with longing, unaware of what he was thinking, secretly pleased with himself

The San Shan Gang has at least a hundred members in total, and now they are all dead inside. Just by stretching one's neck to take a look at the entrance, one can see more than twenty corpses in the front yard, not to mention what is inside...

After walking for a while, another person joined the group. He was also a corpse collector, with a pockmarked face and a cultivation level of the fourth layer. However, unlike most corpse collectors, he was not taciturn and was quite talkative.

This time it is not about dealing with traces or covering up, it is purely about collecting corpses. This is entirely a different technical level compared to Qin Yang's method of alleviating worries. Just calling out casually by the roadside, there are plenty of laborers willing to do this unskilled work for ten first-grade spirit stones

After greeting a few of the corpse collectors nearby, this person noticed Qin Yang, who was at the back of the group. With a quick glance, he approached Qin Yang, lowering his voice in a sneaky manner.

Qin Yang let out a dry laugh and said nothing further

Even if he is a big fool, there is nothing to be done about it. This is something I recognized early on, and there is no way to cover it up now. The situation is simply perfect now

The pockmarked face was blowing with great enthusiasm when he suddenly remembered that the main person was ahead. He looked up and saw one of the young servants glancing back at him with an expression that seemed to say, "You have good taste," and then he raised his chin slightly, indicating for the pockmarked face to continue boasting

"During the plague last year, I carried it for a few days, but then I stopped..." Qin Yang casually made a remark.

The Wanyong Trading Company is immensely wealthy, and even a random servant can squeeze out a handful of oil, capable of producing three or two taels. Among the goods for sale, there are plenty of fine items. It is said that there are even techniques of 'law' level available for direct sale. The pills meant for foundation-building cultivators to break through their bottlenecks are not even worthy of being auctioned off.

However, Qin Yang could not say this; he could only feign silence, secretly pondering what exactly the Wanyong Trading Company was looking for with such fanfare

Whoever has not finished speaking, this guy who looks like a thief even when not stealing has an expression that says, "I understand everything"

Uh, is it not a skill book

The pockmarked face immediately broke into a smile, patting Qin Yang on the shoulder: "Let me tell you, this time it's a big deal, Wan Yong Trading Company is funding it, and they are quite wealthy. Why do you think the northern part of the city is the most prosperous? Do you think it's because the northern gate leads directly to the Three Mountains?"

Upon seeing this situation, he immediately became invigorated

Among these corpse collectors, the weakest has already reached the fourth level of Qi cultivation

It is fine not to care, the less one cares, the better it is

A group of corpse collectors exchanged glances with one another, and then it was the one with a pockmarked face who called out first, striding boldly into the courtyard

Hello, are you new here

This person died the most tragic death, completely shattered, with their head split in two

Then what corpses are we going to collect with the books

Qin Yang stood out as particularly inconspicuous among the few corpse collectors behind him

While others are trembling with fear, Qin Yang is quite clear about it; there is absolutely no way it is haunted. If that thing were truly so important, the scoundrels of the San Shan Gang, who thrive on black market dealings, wouldn't even dare to become ghosts...

"Alright, you can go in and collect the bodies..." a young servant shouted in a high-pitched voice

That was the master of talismans from the Wanyong Trading Company, who traveled here and was hired as a guest scholar with a substantial sum. Master Tong's level is quite high, and that disciple, failing to steal a chicken, ended up losing his rice; he is simply no match for Master Tong. Unfortunately, Master Tong was also ambushed and severely injured, which allowed the scoundrels of the San Shan Gang to take advantage of the situation

In the blink of an eye, a faint orb of light fell into his hand. Qin Yang took a look, and a white halo enveloped it. Without much thought, he turned around and casually slapped it on his forehead

Qin Yang fell behind, appearing like a mere bystander

It is incorrect, because there is the Wanyong Commercial House in the north of the city, which has everything one could desire, and the Wanyong Commercial House in Qinglin City is just a branch, wielding significant influence. It is said to be even stronger than the Wuliang Dao Academy. Otherwise, why do you think the two inner disciples of the Wuliang Dao Academy dared not confront them head-on yesterday

Not knowing... Qin Yang felt a stir in his heart, his expression one of confusion, and he cupped his hands in front of this person

A crowd surged forward, entering the courtyard, where a group of people went to move the bodies and collect the severed limbs. Qin Yang then took out his tools and began to clean up the pile of flesh belonging to the large, foolish figure

Is it truly something of great value, like a rare treasure from heaven and earth?

You have a bright future, and you are impressive

I can only secretly ponder that this person is truly foolish and naive. If it were just to collect the bodies, would they really pay you several hundred for each spirit? And why would they hire so many body collectors at once?

Picking up the body of the big fool with a bag and tossing it inside, the others here had also nearly finished tidying up the front yard. Qin Yang walked through the crowd, discreetly reaching into the bag with one hand, activating a skill...

However, in an instant, Qin Yang's footsteps paused slightly, and his expression showed a hint of astonishment

Qin Yang squinted slightly, falling behind the others, silent and uncommunicative. He had seen these few corpse collectors before; he knew them, but they did not recognize him as he was now. Every time he helped others relieve their worries, he would disguise himself and alter his appearance. Since he began his work of cleaning up, the only large fool who had seen his true form had met a tragic end. Now, no one knew that he was the renowned master of cleaning in the west of the city.

As I was pondering aimlessly, after walking for a while, half an hour had passed, and I arrived at the entrance of the San Shan Gang.

Alright, you don't need to say anything more, I understand. I also came from being a newcomer and I know your mindset; it's just pretending to be an old hand to avoid being bullied. Don't worry, I am a very warm-hearted person and won't bully you. In our line of work, we are often met with suspicion, and we earn our money through hard work. We all need to look out for each other to avoid dying without a clear reason. Do you know where we are going this time?

His complexion appeared slightly pale, resembling someone who had not seen the sun for a long time. He also looked somewhat emaciated, and coupled with the faint fluctuations of spiritual energy, he could undoubtedly be considered the weakest among the several corpse collectors. None of the other corpse collectors paid any attention to Qin Yang at all

Do you know where to go to collect the bodies this time? In the Three Mountains Gang, those bastards have eaten the Evil King's gallbladder and actually dared to engage in black-on-black crime. A couple of days ago, an inner disciple from the Wuliang Dao Academy, what was his name again, I forgot, is said to be a disciple of the pale-faced scholar Bai Yunfei, attempted to rob Master Tong from the Wanyong Trading Company. Master Tong, you surely don't know about this, do you?

Therefore, after this, Qin Yang became a transparent person.

"Brother, you are truly impressive; I only have this number." Qin Yang held up three fingers, then pointed to the pockmarked face with one finger: "This is yours, just a little guidance."

This is truly the end...