Chapter Nine, The Human Skin Book

Old Song, the pieces of human skin have already been obtained, only this face remains

Song Zongwu yawned and said somewhat impatiently, "Release the brain-eating worms, it's about time to leave"

Only Ren Qing barely maintained some awareness, and thus had to continue enduring the torment of pain

However, he did not dare to open his eyes and could only pretend to be unconscious to avoid attracting the attention of the guards.

Let us set aside the matter of lifespan for the time being

Indeed, being cautious and prudent is not a mistake

Skinners: Skinning as a Substitute for Death

Li Yaoyang nodded, and then a black beetle the size of a fingernail emerged from his left ear, flying into the mouths of all the pyrotechnicians present

The Four-Armed Yama was promoted from the Three-Armed Judge

Song Zong's wild smile on his face slightly receded as he realized that the human face was like a malignant sore, desperately trying to burrow into his body.

Song Zongwu

Several more slaps were delivered

The slightly delayed white maiden, upon witnessing this scene, instinctively drew the long sword from her waist and threw it without hesitation

The wall suddenly collapsed, creating a deep pit; however, the effect on the face was not significant. It crawled through the gaps in the wall tiles, intending to absorb the firework to recover from its injuries

Herders: Raising livestock with humans

He tore off the face along with the flesh and blood, and directly threw it against the wall

Ren Qing naturally did not want to stand out, so he honestly stayed in the house for a few days

When the other party encountered him, the amount of information was also revealed

A loud explosion was heard, and the resulting shockwave caused the surrounding workers to be thrown off their feet, many of them fainting.

As for why the "Asura Technique" can be displayed, it may simply be because Emperor Song has demonstrated the Asura Technique, while the other hidden methods remain difficult to discern

From the description of the Asura Law, it seems that Song Zongwu should have decent character. So, could there be a deeper meaning behind his behavior and actions when he left

Ren Qing continued to feign death, truly frightened by Song Zongwu

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Moments later, the brain-eating worm crawled back into Li Yaoyang's ear

It is said that every ten years, one book in the world transforms into a book bound in human skin. The place with the most books in our government office should be the training ground, right

The Asura Method was created by an unnamed ascetic, requiring practitioners to be born with congenital disabilities in both arms and to adhere to the five major precepts of Buddhism without falling into transgression. Upon completion of the practice, they will grow a pair of arms.

[Art: The Method of No Eyes, The Book of Human Skin]

Lifespan: 4 years and 93 days

Ren Qing could not help but breathe a sigh of relief; if the other party were primarily focused on causing harm, he would certainly be unable to intervene in time

The young lady replied softly, "I see, it turns out my swordsmanship is so strong"

As for Xiao Wu and the three others, they obediently stayed close to the wall and did not run around.

I will use the brain-eating worm to blur these parts of the memories related to the pyrotechnics. Although I will still barely remember, at least I won't go crazy because of it, and also...

Do you really think you can do anything to me

The surviving fireworkers number thirty-five, primarily due to the timely intervention of the guards, and the delay caused by Ren Qing also bought some time.

Li Yaoyang returned to his ordinary appearance, and he began to clear the bodies in the prison, throwing them all into the pit dug by the centipede

Age: 17

Ren Qing is also somewhat perplexed; clearly, the method of no objective only consumed thirty days. Could it be related to the cost of exemption

Song Zong walked straight out of the prison, leaving the chaos on the ground to Zhao Shuli

Most of the individuals who accidentally lost their lives in the staircase were trampled by the crowd

The survivors, due to the influence of the brain-eating parasites, have forgotten the events that occurred in the prison, and their mental state appears to be lethargic, requiring a certain amount of time to gradually recover

At this moment, Ren Qing was no longer in serious danger; he first checked his own information

At this point, Li Yaoyang's tone became excited: "Those corpses that had been completely devoured are indeed fascinating"

He said somewhat helplessly: "Miss Bai, I have already told you not to draw your sword..."

[Technique: Asura Method (Four-Armed Yama)]

Age: 86

Li Yaoyang hesitated to speak, ultimately transforming his thoughts into a helpless sigh, as hundreds of maggots covered the wound, allowing his head to gradually recover

Li Yaoyang instinctively touched his hand, discovering it covered in fresh blood and brain matter

A new tender sprout grew in his mind, and after a gentle touch of consciousness, the branches of the human skin book appeared before his eyes

After Ren Qing briefly reviewed it, he canceled the information flow

The time required to master the human skin book is longer than one might imagine, and he has no energy left to pay attention to what is happening.

Drink

He poked Ren Qing with his toes and then murmured to himself

Song Zong opened his palm, and the face did not show significant damage, even emitting a piercing, strange laughter.

The long sword traced a graceful arc, pinning the face of a person against the wall, rendering them immobile, but as a result, half of Li Yaoyang's head was also severed.

The yamen summoned the yamen runners from various districts urgently, and the unconscious fireman was also carried out of the prison and a physician was specifically sought for treatment

Song Zong let out a cold snort, and he had to admit to himself that if he recklessly intruded into the restricted area, there was indeed a risk of being possessed.

Li Yaoyang raised his right hand, and the densely packed centipedes returned to his body once again

Song Zong seized the opportunity, exerted force with his legs to close the distance, and delivered a punch that shattered the person's face

Suddenly, Song Zong came to a halt, his six eyes scanning the surroundings. Upon seeing Ren Qing, a hint of unusual expression appeared on his face.

However, as long as they are serving as officials in the yamen, the yamen runners are already prepared for death, and their family members will receive a substantial amount of compensation money.

Song Zong waved his hand dismissively and said, "Do as you please."

He turned to Song Zongwu and said, "Old Song, although the danger level in this restricted area is not high, it is still quite tricky."

Bang

His bamboo hat has been removed, and his appearance seems no different from that of an ordinary person, yet his open mouth is filled with various kinds of insects

Although the face has reassembled, its size has significantly diminished, and the originally resentful expression has transformed into one of extreme fear

Mastering the human skin book directly reduces one's lifespan by a year, which is truly heartbreaking

Lifespan: 253 years

Li Yaoyang walked slowly into the steps

Ren Qing had a vague suspicion, but he did not rush to verify it. Instead, after undergoing a medical examination, he returned to the Fireworks Hall.

The face was cornered by the centipede, and Li Yaoyang was ready to pursue the victory.

The survival of all personnel in the street fire incident is indeed an exception; some of those with less luck, among the five who went, did not even have complete remains.

Ren Qing

Song Zong turned and left with three people

Song Zongwu forcefully slapped his arm

The series of question marks that follow suggests that it is difficult to obtain complete information when facing Song Zongwu, whose strength far surpasses that of Ren Qing

At that moment, hundreds and thousands of centipedes surged in from the corridor, surrounding everyone, including Ren Qing, in the center

Refiner: Refining oneself

Song Zong had the person's face torn in half and then handed it to Li Yaoyang: "The strangeness of the human skin book is something that cannot be perceived without the naked eye."

Ren Qing was no exception; he used his teeth to firmly prevent the black beetle from entering his mouth, lest he be harmed by the brain-eating worm.