Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 522 - 511: The Return Journey and Advancements

Chapter 522: Chapter 511: The Return Journey and Advancements

It was late at night, and all was silent.

The streets of Tianyun Avenue were exceptionally quiet, like a dormant beast, now completely deserted.

Only scattered footsteps, accompanied by the sound of a gong, echoed the cries of the night watchman.

In an empty alley on Tianyun Avenue, the doors of the Evil Extermination Bureau were wide open, like a beast’s mouth swallowing the endless darkness.

Inside the Evil Extermination Bureau, the lights were bright, with various lights strung together, illuminating the entire bureau, becoming the only light source in the silent night.

Amidst the coming and going of people, several Tong Daoshuai were walking out arm in arm.

They were heading towards the Music Bureau.

Such trips to the Music Bureau by Tong Daoshuai were not rare.

Since the Evil Extermination Bureau dealt with dangerous tasks, many Tong Daoshuai would spend their earnings at the Music Bureau for entertainment.

Another group of Tong Daoshuai from the Evil Extermination Bureau took on tasks at the Confidential Library and hurriedly left Tianyun Avenue.

Some stayed in the Confidential Library, reading various kinds of miscellaneous books and cultivation techniques, striving to improve themselves.

At this moment, in a quiet little courtyard of the Evil Extermination Bureau, Zhu Xueshuang was sitting on a chair, flipping through a memorandum.

As a Silver Dao Marshal, she managed many Tong Daoshuai.

In addition to taking on tasks and leading her Tong Daoshuai to complete them, she mostly reviewed the performance of each Tong Daoshuai and allocated various merits smoothly.

For a Silver Dao Marshal, it was more of a managerial position.

Of course, she not only had to manage but also strive to improve her cultivation level.

Otherwise, she might die unexpectedly in the next mission.

Zhu Xueshuang had been cultivating for quite a while today.

She usually used the nighttime to go through the memorandums.

The courtyard was very quiet, with no one to disturb her.

Everyone under Zhu Xueshuang knew she disliked being disturbed while reviewing memorandums.

Unless it was something major, bringing even a small matter to her would incur her wrath.

But at this moment, steady footsteps echoed in the silent courtyard.

Zhu Xueshuang frowned slightly, closing the memorandum, and gazed out the window into the courtyard.

She saw Li Moyun in black, hands clasped behind his back, walking slowly into the courtyard.

His every step was steady, and though a brisk cold wind had begun to blow, his clothes remained perfectly still.

Zhu Xueshuang was stunned.

She was Li Moyun’s subordinate, but he rarely visited her.

She couldn’t understand why he came at this time.

However, when a superior came to see her, no matter the importance of her matters, she had to set them aside for now.

Zhu Xueshuang thought for a while, then carefully placed the memorandum on the table.

Just as she did, Li Moyun lightly knocked on the door.

Zhu Xueshuang quickly said, "Mr. Li, please come in."

Li Moyun entered without hesitation, found a seat, and sat down.

Zhu Xueshuang stood up, picked up the teapot and teacup, and poured Li Moyun a cup. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Li Moyun took the teacup, drank half in one gulp, and suddenly set it down, asking, "How is Qin An doing with you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xueshuang was momentarily stunned, then she quickly responded truthfully.

"He’s been excellent. Since coming here, he’s helped me solve several major cases in succession, including the Ghost Market, where he turned the tide to achieve such results."

After recounting Qin An’s various experiences, she retrieved a memorandum from a nearby cabinet and carefully handed it to Li Moyun.

"Please take a look, sir. This one records Qin An’s detailed experiences."

Some things were better documented than spoken, and if Li Moyun wanted detailed information, he would have to read the memorandum.

But Zhu Xueshuang was quite curious.

She knew why Li Moyun had placed Qin An with her.

The reason was simple; he was somewhat dismissive of Qin An.

After all, Zhu Xueshuang thought, Qin An had some talent, but it wasn’t enough to warrant a Golden Dao Marshal focusing on him.

After all, Qin An wasn’t even a Silver Dao Marshal.

The fact that Li Moyun came today and specifically inquired about Qin An’s situation sparked a curiosity in Zhu Xueshuang.

Li Moyun opened the memorandum and read it carefully, as if not wanting to miss a single word.

The room fell into silence.

Zhu Xueshuang stood respectfully not far from Li Moyun, patiently waiting.

Once Li Moyun finished reading the whole memorandum, Zhu Xueshuang retrieved it and returned to her original position.

As Zhu Xueshuang turned, Li Moyun began to speak slowly.

"Continue to observe his situation. If there is any anomaly, report it to me immediately."

Zhu Xueshuang hesitated for a moment and asked, "When did Mr. Li become so interested in Qin An?"

Li Moyun smiled faintly, "I know what you’re thinking. No need to worry. Perhaps I wasn’t interested in him at first, but now I have some interest."

Li Moyun knew the reason for this.

Initially, he didn’t pay much attention to Qin An.

Even though Qin An had caused upheaval in Xunyang Prefecture and successfully left the prefecture, to Li Moyun, such Tong Daoshuai were numerous.

When the quantity reaches a certain level, it leads to a qualitative change.

Therefore, Li Moyun had numerous geniuses in his hands.

Qin An hadn’t attracted much attention.

But recently, after Qin An went to the Hundred Medicine Hall and met Wu Yunfeng, Li Moyun’s thoughts about him changed.

To gain such favor from Wu Yunfeng proved that Qin An’s talent was higher than he initially thought.

And Wu Yunfeng, now a neutral Gold Dao Marshal, could be used to forge ties with Qin An, thereby earning Wu Yunfeng’s favor and perhaps recruiting him into his faction.

In every way, Li Moyun admitted that he now held a sliver of interest in Qin An.

Of course, it was just a sliver.

"Understood."

Zhu Xueshuang quickly agreed.

Li Moyun stood up, ready to leave.

Zhu Xueshuang escorted him all the way.

When she accompanied Li Moyun to the door, Li Moyun suddenly stopped, turned around thoughtfully, and stared at Zhu Xueshuang closely.

Zhu Xueshuang was slightly surprised, lowered her head respectfully, waiting for Li Moyun to speak.

Li Moyun thought for a moment and said, "There is still more than a month before the great mission arrives. I think once Qin An returns, you should give him the relevant documents in advance. After all, he is new and doesn’t understand many things."

"There are many books in the Confidential Library, but very few have information about that mission."

Zhu Xueshuang quickly nodded in agreement.

Only then did Li Moyun wave his sleeve, turn around, and leave the courtyard.

After Li Moyun left, Zhu Xueshuang pondered, did not dwell on the issue concerning Qin An, and returned to her room to continue reviewing the later documents.

...

Time passed, night turned to day.

At this moment, the Evil Extermination Bureau was still bustling with people.

Many of the Bureau’s Copper Dao Marshals were going in and out of the main gate.

While these Copper Dao Marshals were busy with their tasks, a sudden sound of footsteps attracted their attention.

Soon, many Copper Dao Marshals turned their gaze towards the entrance.

When they saw the person appear at the doorway, they were all stunned.

First in was an elderly man with white hair.

The old man carried a medicine chest slung over his waist, with a benign and kind appearance.

But the terrifying aura he exuded made it difficult for people to look directly at him.

Especially the gold emblem hanging from his waist, reflecting a fierce brilliance under the sunlight.

This was the mark of the Golden Dao Marshal, a highly ranking figure within the Evil Extermination Bureau.

Many Copper Dao Marshals, upon seeing this person arrive at the Bureau, silently made way.

But their eyes, when looking at the old man, carried a hint of fervor.

After all, the Golden Dao Marshal is a rank that many Bureau members cannot reach in a lifetime.

As their gaze naturally shifted, they noticed the person standing behind the old man.

Behind the old man stood a young man.

The young man was dressed in dark clothing, with a robust and broad stature, and carried a copper emblem at his waist.

The association of the Copper Dao Marshal with the Golden Dao Marshal behind him did not seem unfamiliar.

A few Copper Dao Marshals immediately started to have ideas, intending to inquire thoroughly about the person following the Golden Dao Marshal once their current tasks were complete.

Amidst everyone’s gaze, the young man appeared composed, showing no sign of panic.

Instead, he first cupped his hands respectfully towards the white-haired old man.

"Lord Wu, now that the matter is resolved, I will take my leave. Many thanks to Lord Wu for not only providing what I wanted but also allowing me to earn significant merit."

This trip was made using Qin An’s assistance, but the merit gained was considerable.

Qin An valued this aspect and thus accepted this task from Wu Yunfeng.

Wu Yunfeng nodded and said, "Good, then return to your residence."

He greatly admired Qin An.

According to his usual disposition, he would find a place to have drinks with Qin An.

But now he was too eager.

Having acquired the Thousand Poison Puppet’s toxin, he was extremely keen to enhance himself, so he had no time to talk more with Qin An.

After saying this, Wu Yunfeng turned around and left.

Soon, his figure disappeared at the end of their sight.

Qin An pondered for a moment and similarly walked towards his residence.

The looks from the surrounding Copper Dao Marshals held no significance for Qin An.

...

Upon returning home, the weather was quite fine.

Qin An did not go out; rather, he closed the door and contemplated the upcoming tasks.

"Currently, I only have three professions left that have not reached Level Seventeen."

Qin An tapped his finger on the tabletop, thinking, "The Dancer, Pill Master, and Array Master - these three professions must all be upgraded to Level Seventeen before improving the Scholar Profession and enhancing the Heart Method’s power, only then can I fully better myself."

With this thought, Qin An already had a plan.

He intends the next step to be increasing the proficiency of the Dancer profession.

After all, the Dancer profession has no restrictions and can be cultivated indoors.

Although Array Master also doesn’t require location constraints, its improvement lacks a Cultivation Technique for simulation, so Qin An plans to first upgrade the Dancer to Level Seventeen, then deduce Body Technique.

With this thought, Qin An wasted no time and began to cultivate in his room.

The proficiency of the Dancer profession was increasing visibly.

...

Across the shimmering ocean.

At this moment, the originally calm sea surface suddenly stirred up an eddy.

Soon afterward, a pitch-black sea fish leaped out of the whirlpool.

Once airborne, the sea fish instantly emitted powerful Evil Qi, transforming into a stout, short-bodied middle-aged man, landing steadily on the ground.

The man’s Evil Qi was extremely terrifying; careful sensing would reveal he possessed the horrifying cultivation of the Element Transformation Realm.

The aura emitted by such cultivation couldn’t even be penetrated by sunlight.

And as the individual landed at the shore, his eyes swept over the surroundings with a deeply concealed anger on his face.

"Another one has fallen - Yu Jiu is dead - who is antagonizing our Seven-Colored Fish Sect?"

"Let me, Yu Tian, see today who dares this much!"

Yu Tian paused briefly, then identified a direction, transforming into a shadow, swiftly heading off in that direction...