Chapter 0009: Map Fragments

It is over, I was killed by the bastards of the San Shan Gang. I was brought here under semi-coercion, and I knew something was bound to happen. I never expected that a major incident would occur now

The location indicated by the map undoubtedly contains precious treasures, but for now, it is merely a map. This is why the two groups did not come to blows yesterday

However, it is still not clear where exactly it is

And this meeting can be considered as seizing that fleeting inspiration, finally coming to a clear understanding

At that moment, a young servant came in, seemingly muttering something casually.

Ah?

Following the crowd to collect the corpses, these bodies, apart from the small minions at the front, are rarely found intact; those that are somewhat whole have also had their heads severed. As the collection of corpses progresses at an increasing pace, one by one, the bodies are pieced together. Qin Yang observes clearly that in the San Shan Gang, the higher the status of a person, the more tragic their death.

Look, I told you there would definitely be more behind this, this one died even more tragically, the head is shattered into more than ten pieces

Seeing him like this, Qin Yang guessed that he must have been driven out by those people inside to do hard labor

"Hey, you, the newcomer." The pockmarked face was tidying up and quietly waved at Qin Yang, saying, "Why are you so oblivious? As a newcomer, you need to understand the rules. I can see that you are clumsy with your words, and that won't change anytime soon, but you can at least be diligent with your hands, right?"

The pockmarked face elongated as it returned, silently assisting in piecing together the corpse

Qin Yang cast a skill on the most tragic corpse before him, and indeed, another small orb of light with a white halo appeared. After shattering it, the missing part of the map in his mind was instantly completed.

but rather

"What are you doing? Come over and help with the body. Are you really going to make me do this alone?" The scar-faced man said with displeasure, glaring at Qin Yang.

It seems that each one of them is earning a living but has no life to enjoy it

The task of piecing together corpses is the most arduous. Just imagine the intestines and internal organs scattered all over the ground, with severed limbs drenched in blood. Even for the corpse collectors, they would prefer not to get their hands dirty if possible. Moreover, there are even weaker novices present... It would be a disservice to one's own experience not to take advantage of the newcomers.

However, there was no time to think about this. What Qin Yang thought was that since the big fool had produced a map fragment, could it be possible that others also had them?

The three pieces are like three small fragments randomly torn from an entire map, and now the things on these fragments are exceptionally clear in my mind

Ah, not bad, you've made progress, you understand the subtleties now. Alright, you go ahead and piece it together, I will take a walk ahead and have a look.

The true treasure has not yet been obtained, so naturally, everyone will not fight to the death. However, the fact that they are so concerned and resort to poisoning and interrogation against the San Shan Gang indicates one thing.

With this young man's words, Qin Yang's vague inspiration became increasingly clear

I did not expect that what emerged as a white halo was neither a skill book nor a tangible object

This is what the Wanyong Trading Company and the two disciples of the Wuliang Daoist Temple desire

"Are the corpses all here?" Qin Yang casually asked.

In the blink of an eye, only the last five areas with gaps remain on the entire map, and it is generally becoming clear what the map actually depicts

Qin Yang remained silent while helping, piecing things together. The man with a pockmarked face rolled his eyes and said, "Kid, you keep piecing it together; there should be more to clean up later. I'll go bring it over..."

The map is exquisite, with details clearly visible. The mountains, rivers, and clusters of buildings are all marked very clearly, and even those buildings appear as if they have been directly printed on the map after being scaled down.

Moreover, it is even more difficult to showcase one's skills with outsiders present

"Hey, kid, take a look at this tattoo, doesn't it resemble a palace?" The pockmarked face held a calf, gazing thoughtfully at the tattoo on the calf.

Yes, everyone is here, the rest are inside looking for things, all wanting to claim that bounty. They don't even take a moment to reflect on themselves. The experts from Wanyong Trading Company can't find anything, what can they possibly find?

Upon witnessing this scene, Qin Yang's heart suddenly skipped a beat

This fellow wants to slack off, so let him be. When he first arrived last year, he had not done any dirty or tiring work. In those first few days after he arrived, he even slept in the potter's field...

Qin Yang nodded, said nothing further, and directly walked over to begin piecing together the pile of severed limbs and remains.

Only three small fragments that are not adjacent, it is impossible to tell what they are.

Qin Yang was quietly pondering when the pockmarked face returned slowly from behind

Those who hold any position of status end up with their bodies unrecognizable, and it is difficult to even gather the remains for burial.

The young servant did not come in, but stood at a distance, watching everyone enter the courtyard.

I was just pondering how to find an opportunity to "pick up" a bit when I was dozing off, and then a pockmarked face handed me a pillow

When retrieving the bodies, be sure to thoroughly check for any special items. If any useful items are found, the finder will receive triple the reward for their efforts, while others will receive double.

Unconsciously, Qin Yang recalled that there had been legends before about true great powers who could move mountains and fill seas, traverse mountains, and alter the veins of the earth and water. Everything on the surface of the earth could be arranged by them at will, and this feeling was just like what he was witnessing before his eyes

The scoundrels of the San Shan Gang have tattooed the map on their bodies, no wonder the maps they produce are all fragmented

One can tell the significance of this map by observing the actions of the Wanyong Trading Company, which are exceedingly ruthless. Now, those present who have witnessed these tattoos...

In a little while

However, upon seeing this, Qin Yang's gaze suddenly became intense

In an instant, the fragmented map in his mind began to automatically complete itself. Each of these small orbs of light contained at least three fragments, with some even holding five fragments. In total, over forty fragments surged forth all at once, piecing the map together, and the information contained within it instantly flowed into Qin Yang's mind

Qin Yang's expression was somewhat peculiar; he had originally just wanted to give it a try. Seeing that the clumsy giant had already shattered like this, he wondered if anything could still be extracted from it

However, in an instant, a fleeting spark of inspiration flashed through Qin Yang's mind, vanishing just as quickly, leaving him grasping at vague and indistinct thoughts

However, after Qin Yang looked at it, he was unsure of where this was, only certain that it was definitely not near Qinglin City, as he could not see the three mountains, which were the most iconic landmarks near Qinglin City

In this way, you go ahead and take a look, I will stay here for now

After everyone had left, Qin Yang discreetly activated his skills among the pile of corpses. This time, a total of twelve small white orbs floated into view, which he casually crushed all at once.

"Alright, you may go," Qin Yang nodded, and the pockmarked face swiftly vanished, leaving Qin Yang alone in this place

However, it can be seen that the elements on this map are likely not simple, especially those architectural complexes that appear to be uniformly scaled down on the map, which are evidently much stronger than Qinglin City. Moreover, the mountains and rivers, with their undulating waves, present an overall sense of harmony. The traces of the rivers resemble the marks of a mystical path.

Fragments of three maps

They have not yet obtained the map

After one hour

Without further thought, everyone has already walked from the front yard to the back.

Upon closer inspection, another corpse reveals a tattoo of a blue dragon on its back. Below the dragon, its claws grasp a mountain surrounded by a river, which also serves as a fragment of a map