Chapter 001: Winning and Losing

The White Bone Pen requires the nourishment of ten thousand corpses to achieve rebirth

Five years ago, his master disappeared and never returned

There are also renowned singers, thieves, prostitutes, rogues, jugglers, and so on.

The spiritual veins are the most brilliant light of civilization

Suddenly

What is it?

Ying Que approached the mirror, still hunched over, and removed the cloak from his body

I abandoned the glory and wealth of my family for you, I abandoned my beautiful newlywed wife, why did you not wait for me? Why did you marry someone else?

Thus, one is referred to as Third Brother, and the other as Fifth Brother

It is utterly unimaginable that a painting can be so vivid, as if the person were to come alive from within the artwork.

It resembles a magnificent piece of art, even imbued with a postmodern aesthetic

The white bone pen suddenly elongated, as if ghostly tendrils were penetrating the flesh, skeleton, and veins of the corpse, devouring wildly

Picking the fern, picking the fern

His entire body is devoid of skin, consisting only of raw, blood-red flesh, with blue veins intertwined.

Ability extraction successful, open the heavenly eye

A house is surrounded in the middle by tens of thousands of graves

The pen barrel is made of white bone, and the pen tip is made of an unknown type of hair, which is completely transparent when not dipped in ink. There are at least tens of thousands of hairs, and these hairs seem to be alive, writhing on their own, with a dreamlike shimmer flickering within them

This process is called "painting the skin"

The master and apprentice relied on each other for ten years, yet their conversations did not exceed three sentences in total

Ying Que is the fifth among his siblings at home, while this young master ranks third in his family

Win and lack depart

The primary reason most people progress slowly in martial arts is due to their inadequate physical foundation

As for the skill of skinning?

The images remain incredibly vivid and lifelike, as if living beings are about to step out from the paintings

Then, he sat quietly at the door, as if waiting for something

Suddenly, his forehead felt hot, and within his field of vision, he was able to see through layers of matter, observing the underground minerals and bones, as well as the withered trees behind the wall. He could see several treasures buried in the backyard, with all materials in his sight displaying different glows, as if he were looking through a giant X-ray machine

Extracted the soul memories of 4,999 individuals and the skills of 4,998 individuals

The door was opened, and several strong men carried three coffins inside

And this white bone brush was passed down to him by his master

Every successfully cultivated Three-Eyed Celestial Master is a vital asset to the nation

Third brother fell asleep, quietly calling out: "Caiwei, Caiwei ... ..."

Upon mastering this skill, he would be able to disguise himself, transforming into the appearance of a normal human, leaving this nameless tomb, and heading towards human society to fulfill his great mission

The handsome young nobleman said: "I have loved her for over ten years. For her, I had a falling out with my family. For her, I publicly abandoned my new wife at the wedding ceremony and fled, wandering the world."

Everyone sees me as if they are looking at a fierce ghost, yet only Third Brother is willing to be close to me

The image is complete, and the winner is the one who skins the corpse

Third Brother said: "The woman I love has married, and after fulfilling the mission she gave me, how about I stay here with you? I no longer want my wealthy and noble family; I will rely on you here for companionship."

An incredibly ugly and terrifying body appeared in the mirror

Thus, he became the new master of the nameless tomb, managing tens of thousands of graves and preparing bodies for burial every day

Ying Que did not speak, but silently offered a toast

Ten thousand corpses nourish the white bones, leading to rebirth through pen and ink

The eye on the forehead, its blue glow has condensed so intensely that it has almost turned white

Ying Que looked at the rice in the bowl, with only two bites left. After hesitating for a while, he still put down the bowl and chopsticks

Extract the skills of the deceased

Dipping ink to paint, with utmost seriousness and extreme focus

The male corpse, approximately in his fifties, was very handsome yet appeared quite despondent. He drowned after jumping into the river, with a black pendant in the shape of a dolphin clutched in his hand

What is a spiritual vein

The forehead of this aged female corpse suddenly裂开, as if a third eye had appeared.

What he values the most are drawing the bones, drawing the veins, and drawing the skin

The third brother silently weeps, his emotional wounds difficult to heal

The candle was lit, and the basement became illuminated

... ...

Upon entering, he directly sat opposite Ying Que, offering a roasted chicken and pouring wine for the two of them

Ying Que could not help but unleash this ability

In an instant, a beam of blue light emerged from the brain of the male corpse and penetrated into Ying Que's brain

... ...

Stumbling and hunching over, he opened a hidden door in the ground and entered the basement to sleep

Extract the memories of the deceased

Ying Que wrote 9997 on the wall, and today's work is concluded

In these fifteen years, 9,997 bodies have been embalmed.

Fifth brother, fifth brother, your third brother has arrived, are you starving?

He arranged for him to be settled in a room in the back hall, covered him with a quilt, poured warm water for him, and took care of him meticulously before leaving

The deceased are generally not very pleasant to look at, but after being made up by Ying Que, the complexion of the deceased appears remarkably lively, as if they have come back to life.

But for some unknown reason, he, who had clearly died, suddenly came back to life one night, crawling out of the grave.

This noble young man, dressed in white as snow, is sitting on the filthy ground stained with blood, drinking and eating heartily alongside Ying Que.

The pinnacle of the universe: the Nine Yin Profound Vein, the Nine Yang Profound Vein, and the Chaotic Divine Vein

Yingque wrote 9995 on the wall

The handsome nobleman said: "A treasure, something you do not understand."

This process is called pulse drawing

From then on, Ying Que became his apprentice, learning to embalm corpses, carve tombstones, and construct coffins.

Next, the two individuals continued to drink, and the young nobleman became intoxicated, repeatedly calling out the name of his beloved.

This white bone brush tip surpasses any sharp knife, flowing like clouds and water, without a trace of damage

Ying Que exchanged for a pair of thin film gloves, and meticulously arranged the appearance of this male corpse, dressing him in respectable clothing

From a certain gambler, the art of gambling is remarkably skillful

A full hour was spent creating the portrait of this male corpse.

His name is Ying Que, and no one knows where he comes from; he is the mortician of this vast cemetery

Every day he deals with corpses. Since his master passed away, he has hardly spoken to anyone. Everyone avoids him because he resembles a vengeful spirit

The radiance condensed to its utmost, then suddenly pierced into Ying Que's forehead

Then a young gentleman walked in, strikingly handsome, standing tall like a jade pillar. He was undoubtedly a rare beauty, even more beautiful than some women.

Once the bone structure is completed, one can draw any type of bone structure desired

The joys and sorrows of humanity are not the same, and winning or losing is of no concern

The embalming of the middle-aged male corpse has been completed, and the portrait has been finished

Winning left them astonished and speechless

In the evening

Once the relic at the very top of the white bone pen lights up, it signifies the successful completion of three skills

The entire body is covered, with only a pair of hands exposed, yet they are also adorned with thin gloves

For winning and losing, it is of utmost importance

Loneliness, desolation

These 4,448 skills, most of which have been forgotten even by those who won them, have hardly ever been used

Suddenly, the entire white bone pen emitted a dazzling light

In fifteen years, Yingque has completed 9,997 units, and with just three more bodies, the task will be accomplished.

This noble young man and Ying Que were unaware of each other's names

This male corpse was a male lead performer in an entertainment venue during his lifetime, indeed possessing a particular skill

This is the Earth Vein System Celestial Master

Not only can one draw the root bone for oneself, but one can also draw the root bone for others, granting them a chance to reverse their fate.

The two individuals talk about almost everything and are as close as brothers

A person sits in the house, quietly having a meal

This person died of a stroke while on horseback, meaning he suffered a stroke and died while engaging in that activity

This process is called drawing bones

"They have just come to life, all of them died today." Then these few people hurriedly left, avoiding Ying as if he were a venomous snake or scorpion

From the first treasure of the Daxia Empire's intelligence organization, the extraordinary memory ability of the mentally challenged A Bing, who never forgets.

At that time, the guardian of the nameless tomb was the previous generation of embalmers, an elderly man who was blind.

... ...

He stepped forward to open the coffin, inside lay a corpse, in a very disheveled state

Next came the dissection and bone removal, executed with remarkable speed, akin to a skilled butcher carving a cow. In just a brief moment, a complete skeleton was extracted.

What is referred to as martial arts talent is essentially the foundation of one's physique

Suddenly

It is indeed the opening of the heavenly eye, a skill that is truly one in a billion

This is a male corpse, handsome in appearance, with a strong physique, still terrifyingly fierce even in death

The God of Offense, the Dragon in the Sky; the God of Defense, the Black Tortoise on the Ground; the God of Assassination, the Lightning Rift. All are top-tier innate talents, one in a million.

Yingque has been here for a full fifteen years

It has been eight years, I have been away from home for a full eight years. It was because she told me that she wanted to find something. The young master said this, weeping uncontrollably

There is no rush to eat; it is more important to attend to serious matters

There is only one exception, and that is the only friend and confidant of Ying Que.

Only three corpses remain between us and freedom

What an incredibly bizarre memory, a poignant love story, is it the Titanic of another world? Only this time, it is a tragic and dark version

Suddenly, a beam of light floated out from the corpse and penetrated into Ying Que's body

Once the skill of drawing meridians is mastered, one can create the highest-level spiritual meridian talent in the universe for oneself

He was completely shrouded in a cloak, his face hidden from view, with only a pair of dark, hollow eyes visible, resembling faint flames

His appearance is not innate; rather, he was brutally skinned alive and met a tragic death fifteen years ago, buried in this nameless grave

Fifteen long years, trapped in this hell, neither human nor ghost.

Alchemy, Onmyoji, formation sorcery, painting, calligraphy, music, and all other spiritual talents are determined by the spiritual veins

Next, prepare the elderly female corpse for burial

Image completed

The handsome young nobleman wept profusely and cried out: "Fifth brother, do you know? The woman I love has married, and the groom is not me"

Having been devoured, this corpse turned directly to ashes

These three skills are the ones that can defy fate and change one's destiny

Perhaps it is due to a deadened heart, or perhaps it is because he has witnessed too much; this old man remains calm, pulling out the winning and losing records along with the illustrations and books.

... ...

Extract new abilities, XX will not fall!

What skills are there? There are countless.

After completing all of this, Yingque took out a pen

The room in the basement is very small, containing only a box, a bed, and a mirror

As the sun set, footsteps could be heard outside, along with affectionate calls.

This is the largest necropolis in the southern part of the empire, containing tens of thousands of graves, all of which are the resting places of nameless individuals

For a full five years, San Ge has come every day to bring meals for Ying Que, and every night he stays with him in this chaotic graveyard

One can not only draw one's own pulse but also draw the pulse for others

He cried while shouting

Not long after, the handsome young master, Third Brother, arrived and became a close friend who shared a deep bond with Ying Que.

The female corpse is as aged as withered wood

Ying Que continues to embalm the bodies, with two remaining: one male corpse and one female corpse

Tomb of the Nameless

Finally, it is the cramp, extracting the tendons completely and placing them on a sheet of white paper

Suddenly, San Ge grasped Ying Que's hand and said emotionally: "Fifth Brother, over the past few years, you have accompanied me for meals every day and listened to my complaints. We are not just brothers; we are closer than real brothers."

Who was this elderly female corpse in life? As a three-eyed celestial master, how did she end up dead here

Ying Que patted San Ge's hand and said in a hoarse voice, "San Ge, go to sleep. It won't be so painful once you fall asleep."

Incomparable strangeness

After the entire set of procedures has been completed

Although he is a living person, he resides underground, much like the dead

Such a terrifying entity can only exist in the company of corpses in a place of transformation; otherwise, whether it appears in a village or a town, it would likely be beaten to death by people as a monster

A pot of wine has been finished

Warriors with top-tier innate talent are one in a million, but those with top-tier spiritual veins are one in a hundred million

His voice was like that of a vengeful spirit, as if his throat were being scorched by fire, utterly unpleasant

For a full hour, Ying Que dressed the male corpse and applied makeup.

Over the course of fifteen years, he acquired countless skills. Some were impressive, while others were rather useless, yet at this moment, this particular skill remains astonishing.

Like a vengeful spirit