"Hyena, my life was saved by you, or as you Dragon Country people say—'a life saved should be repaid by a spring of favors'... But this is just a trivial matter, especially since the reward you paid is so generous!"

Ericsson grinned, even using a common saying from Dragon Country, albeit it was clearly nonsense. His words might be off-topic, but Hyena understood very well what he meant.

That talk of life-saving grace was nothing but bullshit. The real reason Ericsson brought his men to help him deal with Sinan was simply because the reward was high enough.

"Hmph... Stupid fool, I'll take care of you soon enough!"

Hyena exchanged a meaningful look with the deputy leader next to Ericsson; everything was understood without words.

"I see this as an investment—the Jade Coffin is worth a fortune. After deducting other expenses, I'll make a tidy profit... Just enough to buy a manor in France for my retirement."

Naturally, he kept his true thoughts to himself while feigning politeness with Ericsson...

Ericsson pursed his lips; as a foreigner, he might place more importance on diamonds and jewels, but jade artifacts didn't interest him as much.

The Jade Coffin might indeed be very valuable, and he was somewhat tempted to steal it. However, this was Dragon Country, and without Hyena's arrangements, it was impossible for him to transport the Jade Coffin out of the country, let alone find a suitable buyer.

While Hyena and Ericsson were talking, Qin Fang had already approached the loading point. The Jade Coffin, carried by eight strong men, was being moved toward a vehicle parked on the side.

As Qin Fang drew closer, he realized that the vehicle was actually a hearse from a funeral home... It seemed that Hyena had planned very meticulously, even preparing the transport for the Jade Coffin.

Seeing the Jade Coffin being transported, Hyena was even more careful, guarding it throughout the entire process with nervous caution...

Setting aside the value of the Jade Coffin, the Millennium Ancient Corpse inside was the real treasure. If they accidentally damaged the coffin and the corpse came out in such an open shipyard, these people would probably not be enough to stop it...

"Be careful, be careful..."

Hyena watched intently, constantly reminding the bearers to be cautious.

Ericsson had no suspicion about this and didn't even know about the Millennium Ancient Corpse inside the Jade Coffin, as it required a very special method to open, one that he clearly did not know.

Hyena had learned the method from the Tomb Robbers...

As for the Tomb Robbers, they had actually been sent to the afterlife by Hyena's men a while ago. The matter had become a bit noisy, attracting the attention of Dragon Country's authorities, which is why Hyena had to drag Sinan into the mess for safety's sake.

The hearse's compartment wasn't very big; there was just enough space to fit the Jade Coffin and a few people could sit inside. However, with the flickering lights, any attempt by Qin Fang to sneak in would definitely be noticed.

Since it wasn't a good time to act, Qin Fang's body wavered slightly, and using the corners of the shadows, he quickly slipped onto the top of the hearse.

Compressing his body swiftly, he flattened himself out, clinging to the top of the compartment. Shielded by the flowers and greenery that adorned the hearse, even if someone looked up, it would be difficult to spot him.

Of course, the hearse itself provided excellent cover. In Dragon Country, where the dead are revered, no one would think to stop a hearse; to do so could easily trigger a riot.

Thud~~

There was a soft sound, and the entire vehicle sunk slightly, clearly indicating that the Jade Coffin had been placed inside the hearse. Then, Hyena's voice could be heard.

"Everyone out, there's no need for anyone to watch over this..."

Hyena actually sent away the men who carried the coffin, seeming not to trust them since they were Ericsson's men, and naturally, he wouldn't allow them to stay in the vehicle.

Hyena didn't stay either but personally locked up the compartment, holding the only key besides himself...

Not only that, Hyena personally climbed into the vehicle, intending to drive the hearse himself— it seemed he didn't trust anyone else.

"Ericsson, until next time!"

After saying hello to Ericsson, Hyena drove the car out of the shipyard and headed toward the next destination.

As for Ericsson, before he could even react, his deputy commander plunged a knife straight into his heart…

At the same time, the people Hyena left behind, as well as the deputy commander's own confidants, quickly cleaned up Ericsson's loyal followers and soon took control of the situation.

Watching from a distance, Su Xiaoxiao was stunned by such a scene, completely not expecting the situation to unfold so drastically...

If it wasn't for Qin Fang having already contacted her to wait at the Canal Bridge, she might have even felt the urge to shoot Qin Fang, who was lying on top of the hearse.

Qin Fang had left with Hyena and naturally did not know what had happened inside the shipyard. Now, lying on top of the vehicle with Hyena driving alone and no one following, Qin Fang had quite a bit of freedom.

Peeling off the decorative fresh flowers and greenery attached to the hearse, Qin Fang discovered that the exhaust vent on the top of the car was actually half-open.

Perhaps it was because of the bad smell inside the hearse; usually, the vent was not sealed directly, which worked to Qin Fang's advantage.

"Is there such good luck?"

Qin Fang's face also showed a look of surprise, and he immediately cautiously opened the vent, squeezing himself into a slim stick-like shape and easily slipped into the hearse.

Qin Fang never expected Hyena's distrust to create such a great opportunity for him.

This was a jade coffin that had existed for an unknown number of years, supposedly containing a millennium ancient corpse within. The aura of the entire coffin had changed, turning slightly yellowish and looking rather inconspicuous.

But Qin Fang was well aware that the quality of jade in such coffins was top-grade Hetian Jade and that they were assembled in a very special way to form such a complete coffin.

Tightly sealed, one could hardly see any gaps...

The top of the coffin was also closed in a special way, which could only be opened by a specific method, and only very experienced tomb robbers knew how to unlock it; otherwise, it was impossible to open...

Perhaps this was also the reason why the millennium ancient corpse had remained undiscovered for so long.

Qin Fang did not dare to open this jade coffin now, even though he could use his Lockpicking Skill to unlock the lid of the coffin…

With a sweeping motion, Qin Fang then placed the jade coffin into the Props Box...

This was the reason he dared to infiltrate alone; such a large coffin required eight strong men to carry it.

To take this coffin away, at least a special forces squad would be needed.

On such a night, the deployment of a squad would definitely not be a small affair, and if he noticed something wrong, he would immediately notify his men to come and protect it.

Therefore, Hyena was not worried at all about the safety of the coffin, which is why he left alone in the vehicle.

Little did he know, Qin Fang had slipped in alone and had actually taken the coffin with him. By the time Hyena realized the coffin was missing, he would probably be racking his brain but would not be able to figure out the reason...

After securing the jade coffin, Qin Fang carefully crawled back out through the vent, resealed it, and then cautiously slipped down from the back of the hearse. Finally, he used the cover of night to make his escape from underneath the vehicle.

The hearse gradually drove away, never noticing Qin Fang's presence, then left...

"Finally got it!"

Only at this moment did Qin Fang let out a long sigh of relief, glad that everything had gone without a hitch. This jade coffin that held a millennium ancient corpse, responsible for the innocent deaths of dozens, had ultimately fallen into his hands without anyone knowing...

Poor Hyena, having gone through so much trouble to set up so many people, ended up unwittingly doing all the hard work for Qin Fang... It's estimated that once he discovers the coffin is missing, he will be spitting blood in frustration! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)

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