[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions":3,"chapter-rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-297":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rise to God with Life Skill Professions",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},811623,1066,"Chapter 297 - 287: True Dragon, Water Element Divine Sense","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-297",297,"\u003Cp>The flow of the great river slowed down, and the light mist hovering over it thickened as the shadowy figure emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking ahead, everything Qin An saw was shrouded in mist, obscuring the figures in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing with his sword in hand, Qin An narrowed his eyes slightly, \"Why the mysterious act?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he spoke, the shadowy figure drew closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its approach, a slightly eerie voice suddenly echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ferry crossing—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm seas—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get on the boat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it sounded like calling out, the tone was extremely somber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An felt a drowsiness cloud his mind as True Essence circulated, a golden aura surrounding him: \"Interesting, a voice that directly reaches the soul, not simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chanting touched the deep recesses of the soul, and although it did not harm it, such a voice appearing in this eerie place naturally made Qin An wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the shadowy figure gradually approached the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin An saw its true form, he frowned slightly, \"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to see a small boat slowly docking, and standing on it was an old man in a straw raincoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s face was somber, with lifeless eyes, and his face was etched with crisscrossing wrinkles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the neck, where a normal human body should be, there was instead a body woven from straw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No Evil Qi, not a demon nor Pseudo-God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No flesh and blood, not a human cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such strangeness was something Qin An had seen for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Board the boat?\" The old man swept his gaze over Qin An, his lifeless ash-colored pupils void of vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An raised Cold Star and slashed down, \"I told you, cut the mysterious act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An inexplicable old ferryman appeared, with a body woven from straw, now even asking Qin An to get on the boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were Qin An to board now, who knows what would happen next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man did not resist, allowing the Five-Colored True Essence to envelop him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qin An sheathed his sword, the old man had already turned into a cloud of straw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The straw fell on the water surface, which should have floated above, yet at this moment, it sank rapidly and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the boat quickly decayed, carried away by the river’s flow, sinking into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Qin An furrowed his brows tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river remained calm, yet once again an eerie voice echoed over its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ferry crossing—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm seas—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get on the boat—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadowy figure emerged on the distant river, approaching Qin An’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An squinted, \"Interesting, I had clearly dealt with that strange old man’s body, yet he reappears. What is the identity of this person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made no move, standing by the river with his sword, waiting patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the shadowy figure approached the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ferryman swept his lifeless ash-colored pupils over Qin An, \"Board the boat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly the same.\" Qin An pondered, \"Even the demeanor and aura are alike, this place is perilously unpredictable, perhaps it is best to temporarily withdraw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could say for sure what lurked in the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An was contemplating whether it was worth taking the risk for a supreme Heart Method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though sometimes he acted recklessly, he did so only when he was assured, to save time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time, Qin An remained as steady as an old dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supreme Heart Method was important, but without life, it was all empty talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An was making his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, but the ferryman never left the shore, like an emotionless scarecrow, seemingly waiting for Qin An to board before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qin An decided to temporarily retreat, footsteps suddenly resounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, Qin An saw more than a dozen Jianghu people approaching from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As soon as the old man appeared, Jianghu people arrived. Could this secret have already been known to others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Zhao family’s old ancestor has been trapped in Cangcui Forest for too long, even placing the true dragon’s body into the river doesn’t ensure absolute safety.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These people are clearly here for the great river, I will quietly observe for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Qin An gave up the idea of leaving, silently stepping back two paces to distance himself from the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This distance was ingenious, whether to deal with the old man or the suddenly appearing Jianghu people, it was the optimal distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dozen or so Jianghu people dressed differently, each carrying a wary posture, clearly not of one group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the riverbank, they immediately spotted Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after seeing the mysterious clothing on Qin An, they all retreated a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An lightly tapped the scabbard with his fingertips, staying silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jianghu people seemed to have a tacit understanding, though wary of Qin An, they still walked toward the ferryman in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the men boarded the boat, finding a corner to sit quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianghu people continued to board one by one until the boat was full, and the old man expressionlessly used the pole to steer the small boat into the misty fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small boat wasn’t large, so only half of the Jianghu people boarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining half stayed on the shore, on guard against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An stroked his chin, thinking, \"They don’t seem to be here for the first time, everyone knows the rules, perhaps it’s best to find someone to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guessing alone was of no use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might be better to use the identity as a Mountain Patrol Copper General of the Evil Extermination Bureau to inquire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Qin An stepped on the damp earth, walking toward the nearest Jianghu person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man, already middle-aged, had a short dagger at his waist. Seeing Qin An approach, he immediately took a wary step back, even placing his hand on his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An halted, speaking softly, \"Taking action against a Mountain Patrol General?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did the middle-aged man realize, moving his hand off his waist, cupping his fist, \"Greetings, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An swept his gaze towards the river water, \"What happened here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man’s face showed hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An toyed with Cold Star, his eyes flashing coldly, \"Not talking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man felt the killing intent radiating from Qin An, collecting his hesitation, \"Reporting to my lord, this place is a secret place, you just need to take a boat to the center of the river, enter the gap at the center, and you can search for treasures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this secret place?\" Qin An frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prior to coming to the Ancient Battlefield ruins, he had consulted a lot of information, but knew nothing about such a secret place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man hesitated, \"In fact, the notion of the secret place is just a term among our group, it hasn’t been shared outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An suddenly realized that the secret was only circulating within this small circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man continued, \"Because this place is safe, you only need to take a boat to the gap at the bottom of the river to obtain the treasure. We kept it hidden and never expected to encounter someone like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An frowned and asked, \"All these years, no one has ever come here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, they have,\" the middle-aged man said. \"Everyone who arrives here keeps silent about it, never speaking of it to others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treasures here are so abundant and without danger that anyone would know to keep this place a secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, since the rule of the Ancient Battlefield Ruins is that only one treasure can be taken, no one wants to keep the treasures to themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An pondered for a moment and looked at the river surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the mist on the river, the old man’s silhouette approached once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get on the boat... Get on the boat—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The somber call echoed over the great river, like a death sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the old man poled the boat to the riverbank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, no one boarded the boat; all the Jianghu people looked at Qin An in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, Qin An didn’t avoid being overheard while talking to the middle-aged man, so everyone understood they had to wait for Qin An to make a decision before they could board the boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the man before them was the fearsome Mountain Patrol General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An hesitated slightly, turned, and prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more peaceful the place, the more danger is likely lurking there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the middle-aged man claimed there was no danger, the place was so eerie that who could be sure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he explored the unknown Cangcui Forest with the Zhao siblings because there was a Wood Element Divine Sense he had to acquire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, risking it all for a Heart Method didn’t seem worth it to Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to know when to lay low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jianghu people saw Qin An preparing to leave and collectively sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet before they could board the boat, the expressionless old man suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did the young friend kill the boatman and now want to leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he said this, the previously misty river surface became even more hazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding mist condensed into a water wall, enclosing the river area and blocking all of Qin An’s escape routes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the Jianghu people present widened their eyes, feeling an eerie chill spread throughout their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An turned with his blade, staring at the old man and asked, \"Why not show your true form?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man chuckled darkly, \"The true form is inconvenient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jianghu people’s throats moved convulsively, their faces filled with horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had never encountered such a situation; it was completely different from anything before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An asked casually, \"What are you after?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man removed his bamboo hat. \"I’ve been waiting in the river. Why not come personally, young friend? I promise great treasures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after he finished speaking, the river surface jolted violently, as if an invisible blade had split it in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An looked up, his gaze narrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seen at the river’s bottom was the outline of a crude structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the crude structure stood a young man in plain clothes with a faint smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer inspection, it became evident that aside from the young man’s head, he was completely woven from straw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An raised an eyebrow and asked, \"What if I refuse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man spoke slowly, \"You’re joking, young friend. The treasures here would tempt even a temple’s Buddha. I see you’re at the Outer Elixir Realm with three Divine Senses already. I wonder if this item can tempt you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon saying this, the young man raised his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his right hand’s palm, a light blue orb floated in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An’s pupils contracted slightly, \"Water Element Divine Sense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man put away the Water Element Divine Sense and nodded, \"That’s correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time, he approached the riverbank with his blade, leaping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a crucial piece for building his unparalleled foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he missed this chance, who knew when he could find another one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An didn’t want to lose this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, without sufficient rewards, Qin An wasn’t willing to take risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, this item was important enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danger often coexists with reward; Qin An felt it was worth the attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Jianghu people watched Qin An, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Five-Colored Divine Senses?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words together made everyone feel a bit baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Five-Colored Divine Sense alone could cause upheaval in the Xunyang Prefecture, yet Qin An had absorbed three, which was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An wasn’t concerned about what others thought; as he leaped from the bank, something unusual unfolded before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those Jianghu people who ventured in earlier were suddenly flung out, landing steadily on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them were hurt, but they looked bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man said softly, \"Today, I only wish to invite this friend here. Please, the rest of you might visit another time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, the surrounding river water quickly closed, returning to its original state within moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jianghu people exchanged puzzled looks, not knowing what to make of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet given the current situation, they couldn’t obtain what they wanted and had no choice but to leave regretfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the river water closed in, a celestial healer’s presence surfaced around Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Qin An noticed that although the river water closed, it didn’t completely cover the area. It left a gap in front of the structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squinting his eyes and toying with Cold Star, Qin An didn’t hide his interest. \"How can I get the Water Element Divine Sense from you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he’s here, he doesn’t want to waste time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, the young man had released the group of Jianghu people before closing the water and had done no harm to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, Qin An sensed no killing intent from the young man, making the atmosphere quite relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man slowly approached, stopping only three feet from Qin An. \"Young friend, helping me with one task is all that’s necessary. Afterward, I promise to give you the Water Element Divine Sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An rubbed his chin, \"What task?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man said slowly, \"It involves a story, a story about a pair of twin siblings. I wonder if you’re willing to hear it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An raised an eyebrow, \"Of course I’m willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man sighed, \"Although you have a cool demeanor, you’ve shown a warm heart. I didn’t expect you’d actually be interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You misunderstand,\" Qin An’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"When a true dragon stands before me, and wants to tell a story, naturally I must listen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2317,"2026-06-03T03:46:01.215Z","2026-06-03T03:46:06.588Z",1,"novelbin.me","269b7cf1dcd2389d4a61ce3b5a3166f8d596ac6080567bf887c724e1a7ce7aba","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-298","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-296",632,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-cover.jpg"]