[{"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-44":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},811420,1066,"Chapter 44: Entering the Village, Fox Girl","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>The silhouette gradually became clearer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder stood at the entrance of the village, leaning on a cane, followed by dozens of villagers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What brings you gentlemen here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An squinted his eyes, staying silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers’ gazes were filled with a sense of enmity, as if they deeply disliked their arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu waved his hand and said, \"A demon is causing trouble. I am here with my people to quell the chaos. Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder clasped his hands in salute: \"I am the head of Kao Mountain Village, and my surname is Yang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no demons in the village, only countless old and young. Please, gentlemen, show mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu’s eyes turned cold: \"Enter the village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having held the position of Tongzhou Defender for many years, he was experienced and could see at a glance that the situation was unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fox Girl was adept at beguiling, and these villagers were likely already entangled with her, influenced by her charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Extermination Bureau always handled cases swiftly and decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were not allowed entry, they would simply bind these people first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Fox Girl was dealt with, the predicament would naturally be resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Yang’s eyes flickered with a hint of gloom as he trembled and stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers behind him stood firmly, fists clenched, glaring angrily at the Evil Extermination Bureau and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move aside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Yang stomped his cane down forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers gritted their teeth and glared, but they moved aside to create a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu waved his hand and led the state officials of the Evil Extermination Bureau into the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An turned his head and said, \"Wasn’t it said the village was slaughtered? If we enter so openly, if the Fox Girl escapes, wouldn’t it be a waste of effort?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Rou explained, \"There is no absolutely reliable intelligence; mishaps are common.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Fox Girl won’t flee easily. This village has already absorbed some of her essence; she’s spent considerable effort building this setup—not something she’d abandon easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she truly abandons it, we can only return to report. This mission requires enough manpower, but having too many people makes it impossible to conceal our presence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no perfect solution in this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu’s actions were not off the mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Fox Girl fled, they could only return to report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she was unwilling to forsake the essence, she would definitely make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu overheard their whispers and said coldly, \"You have much to learn. It’s best to read more in the Confidential Library after returning; otherwise, you might lose your life someday and not know why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He disliked Qin An, thinking that if he hadn’t piqued Cheng Sufeng’s interest, Qin An wouldn’t even qualify to be with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even vaguely suspected that Qin An approached deliberately after learning Cheng Sufeng’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Extermination Bureau was half a bureaucracy, and such things had happened before, but those people died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by being exceptionally powerful can one survive long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The methods of officialdom are somewhat useful in the Evil Extermination Bureau, but not greatly varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An raised an eyebrow but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since joining the Evil Extermination Bureau, he found that these people had an inherent indifference most of the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even an air of superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was due to too many brushes with death, or perhaps it was the status they held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of this mattered; he was only after the Cultivation Technique and Blood Crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the village, Qin An smelled a faint fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers stood in front of their houses, all gazing at them with cold and resistant eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The state officials of the Evil Extermination Bureau dispersed and began to search the houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Qin An, Nie Hu, and Ma Rou, the three Tongzhou Defenders, remained in their spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the villagers’ eyes on her, Ma Rou reached out a fair hand to gently touch her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I fear there’ll be plenty to write when we go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Evil Extermination Bureau is not afraid of slaying demons and exterminating devils, but fears the common people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such scenarios, they even have to record how each villager died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the higher-ups’ requirement—they couldn’t ignore the people even amid demon slaying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly afterward, the state officials gradually gathered, all clasping their fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No clues at the moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu frowned, about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a boy around thirteen or fourteen years old tossed wilted cabbage leaves at Nie Hu’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu turned around to see a middle-aged woman shielding the boy behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy’s eyes were filled with disgust, as if he were looking at a mud-covered dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu ordered, \"In a few days, whatever’s left in their bodies will dissipate naturally. If the Fox Girl loves failure, then so be it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Yang stepped forward: \"Sir, our village doesn’t have many houses; I’m afraid...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu sneered, \"Stay, don’t you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shivering under Nie Hu’s gaze, Mr. Yang called two villagers to arrange accommodations for the state officials of the Evil Extermination Bureau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many officials seemed accustomed to this, following the villagers to settle in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An lightly brushed the black blade with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In scenes like this, the people of the Evil Extermination Bureau had experienced many times and should know how to proceed next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Nie Hu didn’t speak, he didn’t ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Rou was quick-witted and whispered to Qin An, \"Even though we’re dispersed; everyone is arranged to ensure mutual support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once spread out, we can monitor a wider area; if the Fox Girl acts, we’ll catch wind of it swiftly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just need to wait a few days for the Fox Girl’s aura to vanish. The villagers will return to normal, signaling she’s given up on absorbing the essence, allowing us to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The method by which the Fox Girl absorbs the essence is a process of its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An didn’t probe further, but he knew the coming days wouldn’t be simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she gave up, it was well; if not, a battle was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu, together with Qin An and Ma Rou, took up residence in a small house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they were seated, Nie Hu began cultivating in meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Rou did the same, finding her own spot and not uttering another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength is the foundation of the Evil Extermination Bureau, and even while on missions, they didn’t miss a chance to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a part of their mind vigilant while cultivating, it ensured no danger would take them by surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, Qin An found a chair to sit on alone, gently wiping the black blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, he’d begun the healer profession, leaving no time to reforge the black blade at a blacksmith, planning to do so upon returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Nie Hu snorted coldly, \"Diligent cultivation is the only way forward; with such laziness, you risk losing your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An glanced at Nie Hu: \"Hogwash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nie Hu was slightly taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to mock Qin An a little, thinking Qin An arrogant, emboldened after slaying two Body Storage Realm demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen many such people, eventually fading into obscurity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little did he expect Qin An to retort back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a seasoned Tongzhou Defender, how could he tolerate such disdain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Nie Hu was about to speak, Ma Rou intervened to calm the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re all working under Mr. Cheng, harmony breeds success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Mr. Cheng’s name, Nie Hu recollected Cheng Sufeng’s regard for Qin An. After shooting Qin An one icy glance, he refrained from speaking further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An remained calm as still water, continuing to wipe the black blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, and night had fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dense forest not far from Kao Mountain Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dappled moonlight fell upon a seductive fox woman clad only in a thin veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to the fox woman stood a man with tiger-like stripes all over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Evil Extermination Bureau is here. There’s enough fresh cultivator blood that you wanted. I’ll draw away the Tongzhou Defenders; the remaining state officials are left to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t share the Tiger Race’s hidden treasures with me after acquiring the state officials’ blood, the Fox Mother will take your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1422,"2026-06-03T03:46:00.935Z","2026-06-03T03:46:06.308Z",1,"novelbin.me","7a8c6eb7c855d9d4489f523b607a901bf2c4e8e29a39b07fd6e5f2d924baf1a9","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-45","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-43",632,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-cover.jpg"]