Almighty Genius

Chapter 2294 - 1788: Huge Profits!

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Qin Fang doesn't have that much time to slowly study such a map, so he simply used a Scouting Skill on it, which made everything much simpler...

"Just as expected..."

When the results of the Scouting Skill feedback came back, it all became much clearer.

This is indeed a map, and it's actually a map of the Underground Palace... more precisely, it's a map of the levels beyond the Seventh Level of the Underground Palace, including the location of the mechanisms leading into the Seventh Level here, and how to get past this current challenge!

"Crystal Skull..."

When the map was deciphered by Qin Fang's Scouting Skill, even Qin Fang was a little surprised because to get past this challenge, an extremely important item was needed... which was exactly the Crystal Skull he had snatched from Chen Zhi!

"This is really..."

When Qin Fang learned this, his expression became indescribably strange.

After all the fuss, Qin Fang completely didn't expect that the item needed to pass through was already in his possession... if he had known a bit earlier, he would have likely already entered the next level, and perhaps even have looted all the treasures and left from there!

Of course, if that were the case, he might not have wiped out Vincent and the Great Grandmaster-level experts of the Six Major Families... naturally, he wouldn't have gained so much!

"What is this?"

Immediately, Qin Fang noticed the package that Vincent had tossed aside, and he hurriedly seized the items for himself.

All seven Great Grandmaster Level Experts had fallen, so their possessions naturally belonged entirely to Qin Fang... like the weapons of the six Great Grandmaster Level Experts from the Six Major Families, which are very rare Divine Weapons, Qin Fang naturally wouldn't hesitate to take them.

Then there were the treasures that these seven Great Grandmaster Level Experts obtained from the Underground Palace...

The Six Major Families, since they had been sending in cannon fodder earlier while they aimed straight for the deepest part of the Underground Palace, didn't get any treasures from the previous levels, Qin Fang couldn't grab anything even if he wanted to.

But Vincent was different; he entered the Underground Palace a bit later, but from the Third Floor onwards, he was already collecting treasures, especially from the Seventh Level... Qin Fang himself saw a corpse, and most of the treasures had been seized by Vincent!

Now... Vincent is dead, and after rummaging through the body, Qin Fang didn't find anything particularly valuable, so all the treasures Vincent had collected naturally were inside this package.

"Oh..."

But when Qin Fang opened the package, he saw something roll out, which caused him to feel a hint of surprise.

"There's actually another one..."

What surprised Qin Fang was that the item that suddenly rolled out of the package was actually another Crystal Skull!

With a casual flip of his wrist, another Crystal Skull appeared in Qin Fang's hand, and comparing it with the one Vincent had obtained, he found that although they were similar in shape, they had very distinct differences upon closer inspection.

"When did these things become so worthless?"

Qin Fang couldn't help but grumble.

Then, as if he thought of something, he casually tossed Vincent's other items, without bothering to inspect or study them in detail, straight into the Props Box.

"Oh right, I almost forgot about you guys..."

Thinking of this, Qin Fang's gaze swept towards the three Grandmaster Level Experts pretending to be invisible in the corner, a wicked smile spread across his face as he walked towards them.

Feeling Qin Fang gradually approach, these three individuals backtracked step by step, as the courage typical of Grandmaster Level Experts had already abandoned them, their faces pale and their bodies trembling fiercely.

Until... they could no longer endure this pressure!

"Don't, don't kill me, don't kill me..."

Even Grandmaster Level Experts can become uncalm in the face of death; if there's a chance of survival, they too will forsake their dignity and beg for mercy... that's exactly what these two individuals are doing.

Especially when even those considered their seniors have already been killed by Qin Fang... losing a bit of face, but as long as they can survive, that's more important than anything!

Dignity means nothing in the face of life...

"Want to live?"

Looking at the remaining three individuals, each from different families, their own strength was quite formidable, the weakest was in the Master Level Late-Stage Cultivation... quite fearsome, but now obviously not enough.

"Perhaps, I can give you this chance..."

Killing isn't necessarily the best solution; if there's a better way to handle the situation, Qin Fang wouldn't waste it.

Even trash can have a certain value, let alone these three grandmaster-level experts with uncommon identities and backgrounds... If used properly, they could indeed serve as a unique strategic advantage.

"P-please..."

Upon realizing they still had a chance to survive, the three grandmaster-level experts immediately became eager, hurriedly expressing their willingness... Their demeanor was devoid of the dignity of grandmasters, resembling obedient lapdogs instead.

"Each of you take one, and swallow it..."

Qin Fang, however, was rather straightforward, extending his wrist and revealing three dark pills in his palm, speaking with an exceedingly calm tone.

"Er..."

The three grandmaster-level experts stared blankly at the pills, their faces showing hesitation.

Anyone with intelligence could guess these pills were not good news; once consumed, they would be completely at Qin Fang's mercy... Though for now, it might allow them to survive temporarily.

Survival or death, it was a decision they had to make themselves!

"My patience is limited, make your decision..."

Qin Fang was not in the mood to drag things out with these three, his aura surged, and a faint hint of Annihilation Sword Intent seemed ready to burst forth at any moment... directly causing the expressions on the faces of the three grandmaster-level experts to change dramatically.

This time, they acted decisively, reaching out to take a pill each, and swallowed immediately... The pills melted instantly in the mouth, making tricks impossible, unlike Qin Fang who had his ways.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, now that's obedient..."

Seeing them consume the pills, Qin Fang's expression eased considerably, his aura returning to normal.

"These pills contain a unique poison, which no one else in this world but me can refine... If you attempt to use other methods to detoxify, I won't mind a bit! Just afraid you'll end up killing yourselves..."

Qin Fang said leisurely, as if it had nothing to do with him... yet his words carried a chilling undertone.

Then Qin Fang restored his smiling demeanor, reaching out his hand, "Hand over your things..."

The three grandmaster-level experts became much more compliant now, looking at each other before taking out a package and handing it to Qin Fang.

This package was very similar to Vincent's, both round and bulging...

Though Qin Fang had already scavenged through several Great Grandmaster level experts' belongings, there were still things undiscovered, which naturally fell into the hands of these three. Qin Fang saw no reason to stand on ceremony.

These three guys, even their lives belonged to him, so naturally, the treasures they gathered were his too...

"Just as expected..."

Upon inspection, just as Qin Fang predicted, there lay quietly another crystal skull, and comparing it with the other two, all three skulls were extremely hard, yet undeniably distinct.

Then, Qin Fang took out the map, scrutinizing it repeatedly before exhaling deeply with relief.

"Did you specifically search the entire Seventh Level of the Underground Palace when you came over?"

Qin Fang raised his head, asking the three grandmaster-level experts standing respectfully beside him.

"Yes..."

The three dared not defy him, answering honestly, "However, we arrived a bit late, and two of the three crystal skulls had already been taken by someone else; we only got one... So we planned to wait here!"

Qin Fang nodded, realizing from the map that the so-called treasure of the Seventh Level was merely these three crystal skulls, with nothing else of value.

And to enter deeper into the Underground Palace, one must pass through this point.

Yet, the exit behind was completely sealed off, and the path ahead was filled with deadly traps. The only way to break through was with these three crystal skulls... Collecting all three allowed one to crack the formation set up here, thus enabling passage to the next level.

However, the Six Major Families, despite their cunning plans, never anticipated being thwarted by Qin Fang's scheme, ultimately serving Qin Fang's interests entirely.

"Hahaha, truly a case of seeking high and low only to find it effortlessly..."

Reflecting on his arduous search for treasure in the Seventh Level before, Qin Fang felt aggrieved... Had he known the outcome, he would have infiltrated here and waited for an opportunity!

Fortunately, Qin Fang stumbled upon this by sheer luck...

Not only did he eliminate all powerful competitors, but he also secured all three crystal skulls!

"Looks like the treasures hidden deep in this Underground Palace are destined to be mine!"

Such coincidence, seemingly fated, prompted Qin Fang to celebrate his good fortune.

(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, your support is my greatest motivation.)