[{"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-43":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},811419,1066,"Chapter 43: Assignment of Allegiance, New Mission","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>Qin An pushed open the door, his expression unchanged: \"Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The issue concerning his affiliation had lasted for about ten days, and now it finally had an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently lacking Cultivation Technique, once his affiliation was determined, he would have to find ways to acquire more Blood Crystals and Cultivation Technique, and elevate his own Cultivation Technique further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The determination of his affiliation today was precisely to his liking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The State Official from the Internal Affairs Department lowered his head, avoiding eye contact with Qin An, and led the way to a courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard where the Silver Prefect resided was much larger compared to that of the Bronze Prefect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard was spotless, with an old tree laden with spring buds standing in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard was a stone table and four stone stools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The State Official from the Internal Affairs Department murmured a sentence and then left alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An stroked the black knife, striding into the courtyard, scanning his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps sounded in front of the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a dark robe, his waist adorned with a silver badge, Cheng Sufeng walked to the stone table and sat down, pouring a pot of clear tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An walked closer, still as calm as a lake: \"I greet Mr. Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Sufeng pushed the teacup towards Qin An, saying, \"Are you surprised now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An’s face was emotionless: \"Surprised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Sufeng shook his head: \"You are very perfunctory, never mind, today, I have important matters to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already accustomed to Qin An’s temperament, and his curiosity about this new subordinate overshadowed other emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An took a sip of tea, quietly waiting for him to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Sufeng said slowly, \"You have offended many people, Cangyun Valley, Tree Lord, and also a sect power in Lingzhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sect, though intimidated by the Evil Extermination Bureau, always harbors resentment, fearing they might trip you up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yesterday, I smoothed over that sect’s issue for you, but the matter of monsters hangs over you like a sharp sword, and no one can help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An nodded: \"Since joining the Evil Extermination Bureau, I was already prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Sufeng took a sip of tea: \"Joining the Evil Extermination Bureau means fighting demons diligently. Slaying demons will offend more demons and Pseudo-Gods, so you need to fight even harder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Evil Extermination Bureau offers ample rewards, making this desperate gamble feel worthwhile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no subordinates, but I have a mission under my command. You can go with other Bronze Prefects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every year, the Bronze Prefects would select State Officials as subordinates, but Qin An’s rapid promotion meant he had no new recruits to choose from yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a mission is assigned from above, the Silver Prefect will consider it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Silver Prefect is needed, they will take Bronze Prefects and a number of State Officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not needed, the Silver Prefect will send Bronze Prefects alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merits of the completed mission will be shared with the Silver Prefect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not much, but with hundreds of Bronze Prefects under each Silver Prefect, it adds up to a substantial number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With benefits, naturally, there are also downsides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a mission fails and causes severe consequences, the Silver Prefect is also responsible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An narrowed his eyes: \"What mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, exactly in need of Blood Crystals and Cultivation Technique, a mission would be good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Sufeng said slowly, \"To the north of Lingzhou is a demon power called Fox Mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A group of fox spirits feed on people’s Yang energy, engaging in sordid activities, luring men into the mountains, and draining them dry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Several villages have fallen victim to them. You are to investigate, and if any Fox Girls leave Fox Mountain, kill them immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words fell, footsteps sounded outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man entered the courtyard, followed by a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides them, a hundred State Officials from the Foreign Affairs Department were standing guard outside the courtyard, creating an impressive scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Sufeng pointed at the middle-aged man, saying, \"His name is Nie Hu, proficient in the Horizontal Refining Skill, his body as sturdy as a mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Cheng Sufeng pointed at the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her name is Ma Rou, skilled in using the Life-taking Rope, snatching heads as easily as retrieving items from a bag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An observed their appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man exuded Evil Qi like a dragon, his muscles bulging like hills, his strength reaching Body Realm Perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was alluring, her figure gracefully soft and smooth like silk, with a yellow rope hanging at her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were at Body Realm Perfection, yet their aura was several times stronger than Tang Lingwei’s, clearly adept masters immersed in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Qin An watched, Nie Hu and the others were also observing Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Nie Hu, his eyes showing some dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had followed Cheng Sufeng for a long time but had never seen Cheng Sufeng pay such attention to a Bronze Prefect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just for slaying two Body Realm Perfection enemies, one of which was only a Pseudo-God?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he took action, he would also be able to slay them in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Qin An was to join them on a mission. Nie Hu knew this was to promote Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Qin An’s reputation spread, he would find recruiting State Officials much easier next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Rou, however, was indifferent, just watching Qin An with a seductive gaze, unable to resist licking her red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Sufeng waved: \"Set off immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Extermination Bureau is always efficient, especially in demon hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An and Nie Hu took their fast horses, rallying a hundred State Officials, and headed for the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a woman brushed past Qin An, gazing at the bronze badge on his waist, a slight bitterness on her red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Lingwei felt a pang of bitterness: \"He’s grown stronger again, and seems to be valued highly; perhaps I shouldn’t have ignored him that day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Quan, seeing this, consoled her: \"Sir, with talents like Qin An’s, we couldn’t have retained him anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sighed, taking a dozen State Officials into the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Evil Extermination Bureau, the fast horses galloped onto the official road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather was perfect, the red sun high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu kept a certain distance from Qin An, exuding a sense of estrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Ma Rou, with her skillful sociability, discussed the situation at Fox Mountain with Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fox Mountain is also a demon force and a considerable one, but they only linger in the mountains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only those who enter the mountains suffer the draining of their Yang essence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for some reason, a Fox Girl left the mountain today; perhaps the Fox Mother in charge there is inadequate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If so, the Evil Extermination Bureau will take care of it by sending her a few Fox Girl corpses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ma Rou’s explanation, Qin An gained considerable understanding of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the outline of the village ahead became faintly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was midday with abundant sunshine, a faint mist, like a snake, shrouded the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu reined in his horse, turning to a State Official: \"Go in and investigate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The State Official seemed skilled in concealment techniques; his body wriggled, minimizing his presence, and quietly approached the village ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half an incense stick’s time, the State Official returned with a grim face, clasping his fists towards Nie Hu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, the situation in the village... is very strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu frowned: \"Strange how?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The State Official looked up: \"The villagers are not dead, they... are immersed in joy, seemingly displeased by our presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu’s frown deepened, waving his hand: \"Enter the village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Extermination Bureau came to resolve anomalies, standing outside the village was not a solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone drew their weapons, ready to enter the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the snake-like mist surged, and a figure slowly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>",1342,"2026-06-03T03:46:00.935Z","2026-06-03T03:46:06.308Z",1,"novelbin.me","5de5b4ca1b98fc0b395b78eea24359f06e051f4dfa90fbaedbc3c0195d4cf87f","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-44","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-42",632,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-cover.jpg"]