Chapter 2, The Strange Branches of the Blind Method

Every day in Sanxiang City, there are people who die unexpectedly, and the fire workers inevitably have to come into contact with this, so the white laborers are most cautious not to offend the yamen runners who oversee them

Ren Qing led the Li brothers out of the alley, and they walked towards the open space where the bodies were stored, carrying large and small bundles.

After death, the human body sinks like a stubborn stone, and even four people taking turns to carry it would find it exhausting, not to mention the other miscellaneous items.

The furnace can burn three corpses simultaneously, but previously there was only one person in charge, which resulted in the bodies not being incinerated in time, and they have now begun to decompose.

You are preparing to start the furnace, I will go rest in the room for a while

There are three firework workshops in the western district of the yamen, each housing two blocks of fireworkers

However, in the Huogong Hall where Ren Qing is located, another group of fire workers from Hexing Street has been temporarily reassigned to the outskirts of the city, seemingly due to an outbreak of plague in a certain village

Ren Qing instructed the three individuals with a few words, and then returned to the side room

Two lines of tears slowly flowed from Ren Qing's eyes, accentuating the increasingly terrifying aspect of his face

Let us go

The seed has sprouted three tender shoots, and the patterns on the leaves resemble a strange eye

Upon entering the government office, numerous plaques bearing slogans were displayed in various places, such as "A Bright Mirror Hangs High" and "Clear as Pure Water"

The four individuals conversed as they crossed the street, and then returned to the lively area

He hesitated for a moment and then chose to withdraw the information flow

The location of the Fireworks Workshop is somewhat remote, with several wells in the courtyard. It is primarily necessary to frequently ignite the furnace for burning, keeping as far away from populated areas as possible

Originally, he had an elder brother who, after inheriting their deceased father's official position, unexpectedly died after more than half a year.

The Dual-Eyed: Anticipating the Enemy in Advance

He took out the "Wumu Method" from his bosom

Ren Qing sat cross-legged on the bed, closing his eyes while activating the information flow

He simply could not close his eyes, feeling the heavy footsteps gradually approaching, and they were coming from the direction he was facing

Xiao Wu rubbed his wrist, revealing a hint of fatigue on his face

However, what is somewhat strange is that most families in the city have four or five siblings, as if for them, raising children is not considered a burden

The bookstore door is sealed with a seal

Twelve guest rooms are arranged in a row, at the end is the mortuary, along with a furnace located near the corner

It is unclear what supports such a high birth rate; it cannot possibly be some kind of supernatural power or magic

Forbidden Graduate Hall, Constable Hall, Fireworks Hall, Servant Hall, Prison Cell, Kitchen Courtyard, County Magistrate's Residence, Immortal Buddha Shrine, Public Trial Hall, Martial Arts Training Ground, Si Bu Zhai

Let us go, having been busy all morning, we can have a good rest once we return to the yamen

Moreover, after he mastered the "Wumufa," it seemed that there was some change in his mind, but the specifics will have to wait until we return to the yamen to discuss

Otherwise, one might truly encounter a situation where one would not even know how one died

Qing Ge'er ... ... the messenger, you have arrived

As a town that has housed hundreds of thousands of citizens, the scale of the government office far exceeds imagination

The difference between people

Ren Qing had little impression of his mother, but pieced together a rough idea from what Xiao Wu had told him. Additionally, since they had few opportunities to meet, he was not worried about being recognized

The moment the seed is touched by consciousness, it instantly takes root and sprouts

The Li brothers had no complaints, but their expressions relaxed accordingly

However, the position of the constable is inherited through generations, typically passed from father to eldest son, and the responsibilities are not easily altered

The One Hundred Eyed: Creating Illusions

Xiao Wu shouted with a sense of relief, as it was indeed quite a burden for someone of his age to guard a corpse on an empty street

Age: 17

Finally arrived

The stove is entirely made of cast iron, shaped like a hollow gourd, and its ingenious design allows it to burn for seven to eight hours after wood is placed inside.

Whether to choose the branch of the independent observer will consume 1 year of lifespan

Ren Qing's brows are no longer furrowed; having now gotten back on track, the pressure from lifespan has naturally diminished significantly

Ren Qing tried the other two types again and found that the lifespan consumed by the Hundred-Eyed and the Single-Eyed was 1 year, while the Dual-Pupil consumed 1 year and 6 months

Currently, there should still be the mother of the previous incarnation at home in Bazicun, and every month, Ren Qing will also send some silver money.

Several knife-wielding constables stood not far away. Upon seeing that the body had been dealt with, they nodded to Ren Qing and then departed.

Ren Qing

Ren Qing's body was nudged, and all the anomalies vanished without a trace

Ren Qing casually found a reason, and the Li brothers did not ask further; instead, they took the initiative to take on more physical work.

The predecessor of Ren Qing actually comes from a village located one hundred miles northwest of Sanxiang City, known as Bazicun

[Technique: Aimless Method]

The area alone is estimated to cover over 10,000 square meters, which includes 254 rooms. The main entrance is divided into four sections: east, west, south, and north, and the area is also divided into four blocks

The Unseen: Unraveling Illusions

He felt the information of the "No-Eye Method" beginning to converge, and then merge into a single point, forming a seed of particle illusion

The main gate features red walls and green tiles, with a plaque reading "Sanxiang County Office" hanging above it, and officials continuously entering and exiting through the gate

Therefore, it is unwise for Ren Qing to spend a year of his lifespan on adventures before understanding the power structure of this world

Recently, the surge of blood to the head, combined with the wind and sand, has resulted in eye discomfort

Ren Qing took a few moments to regain his senses. Although he had entered the realm of the "Wumu Method" by consuming his lifespan, it would still take some time to fully master it

The Li brothers began to move the corpses and light the firewood, while Xiao Wu went to the kitchen courtyard to fetch some food, as it was already noon.

The constables in the yamen are primarily responsible for patrolling the streets and do not have to come into contact with the gruesome corpses, which inevitably leads to envy from the firework workers

Just as the presence in the darkness is about to draw near

Lifespan: 5 years and 83 days

Each area is equipped with the same buildings, which do not intersect on ordinary days

The Li brothers placed the corpse of the bookstore manager in the morgue, which contained over ten other bodies, all of which were the fireworkers who had died with a sinister smile.

He opened his eyes and found that the surrounding objects had begun to slow down; the flies, drawn by the scent of blood, seemed to reveal the patterns on their wings

Crossing the stone-paved path of Xisha leads to the Fireworks Hall

The four individuals crossed the western district of the city and arrived at the center of Sanxiang City, where the yamen is located

There was no other way; the predecessor could not abandon the iron rice bowl that had been passed down through generations, so they had no choice but to report to the government office in Sanxiang City, only to soon follow in the same footsteps.

Xiao Wu has been waiting for a long time, anxiously pacing in circles.

He was momentarily taken aback, and then he noticed that each segment of text represented a tender leaf

Li Mian and the other person retreated a few steps, their backs against the wall. They wanted to escape but had no strength left in their bodies, so they could only keep calling out for Ren Qing

The newly arrived corpse can only wait for a few days

They finished tidying up the bookstore, leaving behind only large patches of dried blood, and next it would be the duty of the bailiffs

Ren Qing's eyes felt swollen, and in a daze, he fell into darkness

The "No-Eye Method" is inherently peculiar, and choosing a branch may lead to uncontrollable situations.

Ren Qing sighed helplessly, with only this few subordinates, otherwise there would be no need to engage in such laborious tasks

The corpse beside me was placed in the most conspicuous spot of the morning market, and the burlap used to wrap it had already been soaked with blood

As a constable in the Xicheng District, Ren Qing can only enter through the West Main Gate, and thus has not yet had any contact with other areas

When Ren Qing was puzzled and confused, words formed by information appeared on the tender sprouts, accompanied by annotations