Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 515 - 504: Arrival, Deadly Poison Gas

As Wu Yunfeng finished the first half of his sentence, he deliberately paused for a moment, then unobtrusively observed Qin An’s expression.

But when he saw Qin An’s calm face, he couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.

He wanted to see a hint of surprise or curiosity on Qin An’s face, so he could continue the conversation smoothly.

However, this expression quickly made Wu Yunfeng lose interest in teasing Qin An’s curiosity.

After a slight pause, Wu Yunfeng continued, "There is a strange poisonous creature in the Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak, called the Centipede with a Thousand Legs. What I want is this thing. If it can be brought back, it would be of significant benefit to me."

Qin An rubbed his chin and asked, "I know a bit about this poisonous creature. It’s said that its poison is extremely frightening. If an ordinary cultivator ingests even a drop of its poison, or even smells the poison on it, they would die instantly."

"And if there’s no way to detoxify it, even a Perfect Void Shattering Realm cultivator would have to keep their distance."

"Lord Wu, what exactly do you need this highly toxic creature for? Of course, I’m only asking out of curiosity, and if it’s inconvenient for you to answer, you don’t have to."

Wu Yunfeng shook his head, "There’s nothing inconvenient to answer. Actually, I am searching for this centipede with a thousand legs because its poison works similarly to my cultivated Poison Skill, which can greatly enhance my strength."

He spoke directly, without any concealment.

"Qin An, you know that the situation in the Tianyun Dao is extremely complex. Every cultivator, including demonic creatures and pseudo-gods, are constantly battling between life and death."

"Don’t be deceived by my current status as a Golden Dao Marshal, possessing unimaginable strength and background in the Tianyun Dao, able to dictate the life and death of others with a single word. Even major powers must call me ’Lord’ when they see me."

"But this was ultimately achieved by risking my life."

At this point, Wu Yunfeng’s eyes revealed a hint of desolation, as if after realizing the uncertainty of life, he was filled with a sense of helplessness.

"Maybe I will die on my next mission, or perhaps I will survive the coming mission, but then what about the next one, and the one after that? Who can guarantee anything?"

"So, everyone, including myself, is constantly seeking survival. We can only strive to improve our strength in order to live longer."

Upon hearing Wu Yunfeng’s words, Qin An nodded, "What Lord Wu said resonates deeply with me."

This statement was genuinely meant, without a hint of deceit.

Since he left Ding County, the dangers he faced along the way were countless.

In Ding County, he was surrounded by demons, and the yamen officials were causing trouble, targeting him at every step.

After arriving in Lingzhou, the situation with demonic creatures and pseudo-gods became even more complex, with various forces aiming for his head.

When he reached Xunyang Prefecture, he even got entangled in various political schemes, with even deeper dangers.

Now, the dangers of the Tianyun Dao are no less than those of Xunyang Prefecture, and perhaps even more.

Every step Qin An took could be said to be on extremely perilous ground.

If it weren’t for his Golden Finger and decisive nature, even a slight deficiency in either would have likely resulted in his demise.

This world can’t be survived by relying solely on a Golden Finger. Only with relentless effort, continuously climbing upwards, and constantly enhancing one’s strength until reaching the pinnacle of the world, can one achieve supreme power and be free from danger.

Thus, when Qin An heard Wu Yunfeng’s words, he resonated deeply inside.

Wu Yunfeng shook his head, casting aside the desolate emotions from his mind, and patted Qin An’s shoulder: "You must work hard. I have high hopes for you. Even if you didn’t have that connection with Li Moyun, and even if you didn’t want to be a healer, I’m willing to be your backing."

"But you know who’s behind Li Moyun. I don’t want to get involved in the faction struggles among the royal sons for now, so there are many things about you that I cannot help with."

Qin An nodded slightly, "I appreciate Lord Wu’s kind intentions. Actually, in my view, the so-called background is because of the display of one’s strength. I believe that as long as one’s strength becomes increasingly formidable, not only will they not need a background, but they can also become a background themselves."

Wu Yunfeng was taken aback, clearly surprised by Qin An’s words.

Then, he reacted and laughed heartily.

"Well, well, your idea is quite unique, yet very sensible. But this topic is quite serious, so there’s no need for us to delve into it further."

"Now, let’s talk about the route to the Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak."

Saying that, Wu Yunfeng waved his hand, and a scroll appeared.

He placed it on the table and opened it in front of Qin An.

After Qin An examined it closely, he noticed that the map marked out a rugged path.

Wu Yunfeng pointed at this marked line and said, "Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak is very dangerous, even though I am skilled in the art of healing and poison, there is no guarantee of returning unscathed."

"This is a treacherous path, so finding a stable route through this dangerous path is crucial."

"The area I have marked is the least toxic, with very few poisonous creatures, significantly reducing the danger."

"Qin An, I am entrusting you with this map. After all, no one knows whether we will encounter peril inside, and if we get separated, you can use this map to reach the final destination and ultimately find me."

"Of course, if by then I am dead, this map would be meaningless."

Listening to Wu Yunfeng’s teasing words, Qin An shook his head slightly, then put away the map and finally said, "Lord Wu, we can set out now."

The situation is urgent. After this mission, Qin An must return to further hone his skills as a dancer, to quickly elevate his Body Technique to the initial Understanding of the Void Shattering Realm.

That way, he wouldn’t be lagging in terms of Cultivation Technique.

Thus, he did not wish to waste time.

Wu Yunfeng, knowing Qin An’s personality all too well, agreed with a nod and then rose to head out of the Hundred Medicine Hall.

The figures of the two quickly disappeared at the end of the street.

...

On the official road, two fast horses were galloping.

Today’s weather was quite agreeable.

The sky was cloudless, and the azure sky saw birds occasionally flying across it.

Even though it was winter, the weather gave off a warm and cozy vibe.

Especially when the sunlight touched one’s body, it elicited a sense of mental clarity and pleasure.

At this moment, Qin An and Wu Yunfeng were advancing swiftly on fast horses, getting closer and closer to the Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak.

The closer they got, Qin An noticed fewer people traveling on the official road.

Until they reached a point off the main path, Qin An and Wu Yunfeng dismounted and stared at the rugged mountain path ahead.

The two exchanged glances and patted the rumps of their fast horses.

The two fast horses neighed and headed back the way they came.

These were well-trained horses from the Evil Extermination Bureau, naturally finding the nearest post station.

As for meeting horse thieves along the official road, there’s no need to worry.

After all, the horses bear the marks of the Evil Extermination Bureau, and no Jianghu people would dare doing that.

The reason for sending the fast horses back is that the mountain road ahead is too rugged for riding.

Wu Yunfeng gazed at the peak hidden in the mist and said, "That’s Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak. To reach there, we first must conquer this rugged mountain path. It’s precisely because of this path that not only the commoners are unwilling to tread, even the Jianghu people find it hard to get here."

"Combined with the presence of Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak, no one would go mad trying."

Qin An looked at the mountain peak hidden in the mist, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Even from this distance, you can feel such a strong oppressive force and intense poison, it’s indeed a bit tricky."

"It’s tricky, but the benefits are many." Wu Yunfeng smiled slightly, then said no more to Qin An.

The two stepped onto the rugged mountain path and continued upwards, getting closer to Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak.

They walked for almost half an hour and then stopped simultaneously.

Ahead of them, the massive mountain peak pierced through the clouds, almost within reach.

At this point, Qin An could feel the atmosphere around becoming tense.

The ground was barren, devoid of any plants.

Even though there was still some distance to Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak, no vegetation survived around them.

The plants that could grow in Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak were terrifically poisonous.

The dense mist slowly dispersed.

Wu Yunfeng and Qin An exchanged a glance, each employing their own measures to avoid the poison.

Wu Yunfeng took out a sachet and hung it around himself, while Qin An swallowed a pill.

The pill could protect him from the poison for an hour.

Of course, if the poison exceeded the limit the pill could withstand, then the pill would be useless.

Without more words, Qin An and Wu Yunfeng stepped into Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak.

Upon entering, Qin An felt the white mist around him capable of corroding one’s mind, causing the pill inside him to immediately take effect.

The mist kept drifting around, but the pill transformed into a powerful antidote, expelling the mist from within.

The whole process was like a cycle.

Qin An could maintain this cycle.

The sachet on Wu Yunfeng formed a natural barrier, keeping the mist at bay.

He glanced at Qin An, nodding, "Not bad. When you reach a certain level in the professions of medicine and pill mastering, they do complement each other."

Saying this, Wu Yunfeng stopped praising Qin An, pulled out a map and said.

"Following this path, our first challenge would be the Ten Thousand Poison Flower Sea. Be cautious inside, not only are there powerful poisons, but potentially existence of monster Pseudo-Gods."

Qin An nodded slightly and then unsheathed Cold Star.

The two said no more and proceeded forward.

The deeper they went, the stronger the poison became.

Fortunately, both had impeccable skills in medicine, allowing their methods to counteract the toxic assault.

Soon the narrow path opened up.

A sea of vibrant flowers appeared before Qin An.

The flower sea was full of innumerable blooms.

Upon looking, the end was nowhere in sight.

Besides being vibrant, the colors of the flowers were amazingly diverse, covering every color Qin An knew.

Looking at this multicolored sea of flowers conveyed a chaotic and discomforting feeling.

At this time, a bird enveloped in toxic gas flew over the flower sea.

The birds flying in Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak were inherently poisonous or resistant to toxic gas.

But as the bird flew over the flower sea, it appeared to be attacked, its eyes rolled back before plummeting into the flowers.

Upon falling, the bird’s corpse turned into a mush, sinking into the earth, becoming nourishment for the flower sea.

Qin An, being a 17th-level physician, immediately detected the anomaly in the flower sea.

Within the flower sea, over a hundred terrifying poisons were hidden.

Each poison intermixed, enhancing their power, making passage difficult.

He pondered for a long time but couldn’t figure out how to traverse the flower sea.

After all, his physician profession was only at the 17th level.

But Qin An wasn’t anxious, instead he glanced at Wu Yunfeng.

Since Wu Yunfeng chose this path, he must have a solution.

Sure enough, after a brief pause, Wu Yunfeng rummaged in his medical kit and finally pulled out a shimmering Treasure Bead.

"Qin An, now it’s your turn to help me, take this Treasure Bead, and leave the rest to me."