I can extract hidden information from everything.

Chapter 4 Ascension to Immortality

[An old, worn-out morgue knife]

[Hidden Information: Small amount of Corpse Fiend (formed from the resentment of corpses; those affected will suffer rotting flesh and death, leaving no complete corpse)]

[Extraction Requirements: Dissecting the body with a knife]

This knife is a coroner's special tool and has been with Xu Yan for a long time.

Xu Yan searched through all the items and finally found that the corpse-dissecting knife contained hidden information.

"We need to dissect the body with a scalpel, but there is no body available."

Xu Yan gently shook his head and carefully put away the corpse-dissecting knife: "It's getting late, let's rest for the night and go to the market in Anping County tomorrow."

With his cheat ability, Xu Yanquan can discover hidden information; he can see things that others cannot.

He planned to go to the market in Anping County to scavenge for bargains and see if he could find anything useful.

As for the information about extracting the autopsy knife, it will come sooner or later.

After all, the world is not peaceful, and whenever someone dies in Anping County, his role as a coroner is needed.

Xu Yan didn't think much of it and went to sleep fully clothed.

……

In June, the weather gradually became hot, but the Wang family's home was as cold as an ice cellar.

The servants knelt on the ground, their foreheads dripping with cold sweat, not daring to look up at the person sitting in the chair.

Officer Guo sat to the side, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

"Master Wang, this matter cannot be handled. You know I work for the government, and I have done all I can."

"The magistrate made an exception and sent your son's body back because your Wang family has always supported him. Let him be buried as soon as possible and avoid any further complications."

On the open ground, the body was covered with a white sheet, and fresh blood seeped out.

Master Wang was dressed in brocade robes, had a plump figure, and always had a smile on his face.

But today, his face was terribly gloomy.

Those who know Master Wang's temperament know his character.

It is said that he made his fortune through windfall gains in his early years, and although he appeared easygoing on the surface, he was actually ruthless.

Perhaps because he had done too many immoral things, he didn't have this son until he was forty years old.

Normally, Master Wang doted on Wang Xun.

Now that Wang Xun is dead, it is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Master Wang, who is nearly sixty years old.

"What constitutes 'excessive'?"

Master Wang turned his head and looked at Constable Guo: "I want to kill someone."

He spoke calmly, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

Officer Guo frowned and asked, "Who should we kill?"

"What do you think?" Master Wang said grimly. "My son is dead. He'll be lonely on his journey to the underworld. I need to find someone to keep him company so that I can ease the hatred in my heart."

After a long silence, Officer Guo said, "Make sure it's done cleanly."

He didn't stop Master Wang. In this day and age, human life is worthless. As long as he doesn't leave any evidence against him, he can live in peace.

Besides, most of his wealth came from the Wang family, so he had no need to stop it.

Master Wang didn't speak, but continued to stare at Officer Guo.

Suddenly, Officer Guo realized something, his expression changed drastically, and he abruptly stood up: "Don't even think about it!"

Master Wang threw something out, and a snapping sound was heard.

An account book fell to the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.

"This is our ledger; I've made many copies."

Master Wang said in a sinister tone, "I can't do it myself because there are many eyes watching me in Anping County, and other merchants all want to replace me."

"You're different. You're a constable. Killing someone is a piece of cake for you."

Guo, the head constable, fell silent, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

He never expected that Master Wang would pull such a stunt.

"This is a one-time exception; there will be no next time."

Guo, the head constable, gripped his long knife tightly, lost all interest in drinking tea, and left the Wang family without looking back.

As the saying goes, "He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's money is bound to him."

He is a very decisive person; he made his choice in an instant.

Since the other party has leverage over us, this is the only option.

However, after this matter is over, he needs to think carefully about how to handle his relationship with the Wang family.

After all, no one wants to be constantly manipulated by the other party.

After Officer Guo left, the surroundings became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"You, come here!"

Master Wang suddenly pointed to a servant.

The servant raised his head, a look of excitement flashing in his eyes, and scrambled to his feet on all fours, approaching Master Wang.

Master Wang opened his mouth and bit down on the servant's neck.

Blood gushed out and flowed everywhere.

The servant looked pained, but his eyes gleamed with increasing excitement, and even a hint of piety appeared on his face.

As Master Wang sucked, the servant's flesh dried up, turning him into a desiccated corpse, which fell to the ground.

After wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Mr. Wang didn't look like a sixty-year-old man at all; instead, he was full of energy and opened his arms wide.

"He has escaped the suffering of the physical body and attained immortality."

"Congratulations to him!"

Below, numerous servants kowtowed in unison, shouting fervently.

"Those of flesh and blood suffer weakness, but those who attain enlightenment ascend to immortality!"

Master Wang looked at the group of servants with satisfaction and then left.

The servants then stepped forward and began to frantically devour the dried corpse on the ground.

……

The next day.

As dawn broke, Xu Yan was interrupted by a sound.

After a quick wash, he opened the door and saw Ye Shu chatting with a woman.

Ye Shu's movements were exaggerated, describing the scene with exaggerated gestures.

"My brother reformed and helped clear Chen Linshi's name. He's a good man!"

"Tonight I'm going to cook a good meal for my brother to celebrate his new lease on life!"

Ye Shu was carrying a large pile of vegetables.

Yesterday he went to the yamen to learn what had happened, especially to see Xu Yan's autopsy results.

He believed that his brother had turned back to the right path, so he began to praise Xu Yan to everyone he met.

Xu Yan shook his head slightly, but a hint of warmth flashed in his eyes.

He was alone and helpless in his past life, but in this life he has a close friend. It's a strange feeling.

"Alright, stop bragging."

Xu Yan walked up and patted Ye Shu on the shoulder.

Upon seeing this, the woman who was listening to Ye Shu's words was as if she had seen a ghost. She quickly retreated back into the house and slammed the door shut.

No one wants to get close to a coroner, especially since Xu Yan is a disreputable, unregistered coroner.

Even though Ye Shu has said so much here, someone still needs to believe it.

"You people, heh..."

Ye Shu sneered, clearly displeased with the woman's reaction.

"Old Xu, we're all free today, let's cook together, I want to celebrate for you!"

Xu Yan shook his head and said, "I have something to do and need to go out for a bit. We'll have dinner together to celebrate when I get back."

He wanted to go out and explore as soon as possible to see if he could find any items with hidden information; he didn't have time to cook.

Ye Shu was puzzled, but as his brother, he didn't ask any further questions and patted his chest assuring her.

"Old Xu, go ahead and do your thing. The food will be ready by the time you get back!"

Xu Yan said no more and left the street, heading towards the largest market in Anping County.

……

Heyun Market is the largest market in Anping County.

Even though it's still early, both sides of the road are already filled with various stalls.

The sounds of shouting, talking, pushing and shoving, and arguing mingled together, creating a vivid picture of everyday life in the city.

Xu Yan strolled along the street, lingering at various stalls from time to time.

He hadn't walked more than a few steps when he suddenly stopped in front of a stall.