[{"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-6":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},811382,1066,"Chapter 6: Cold Source Heart Skill","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng was certain he hadn’t seen it wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River Saber Sect excelled in saber techniques, and Zhao Jinsheng was a standout among its disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who had just passed by him, although unassuming in presence, carried an aura of saber training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those who trained with a saber could sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It must be a chance encounter that led to an opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a glance, he could tell that the other was dressed like an ordinary person, with no scent of the Jianghu on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were a Jianghu person, he wouldn’t settle down in a small place like Ding County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that he knew some saber skills yet was not part of the Jianghu meant he must have stumbled upon an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such occurrences were not uncommon in the Jianghu, but they didn’t lead to overnight success as stories often suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary man might possess a precious stone and invite trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them died terribly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he has saber skills, wouldn’t that be a boon for me?\" Zhao Jinsheng thought eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those with influence like his could truly appreciate the value of a Cultivation Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was a standout in the River Saber Sect, he was ultimately an outsider and needed significant merit for more benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with an opportunity right in front of him, swayed by alcohol, Zhao Jinsheng couldn’t resist and, as if driven by fate, followed Qin An into the alley and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning home, Qin An rehung the bell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to rest early, conserve his energy, and visit the bookshop the next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon his return, Chen Chun’s house was completely dark; Qin An guessed Chen Chun had not yet returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spies of the Evil Extermination Bureau naturally had tasks, and given the unlucky location of the coffin shop, no one noticed Chen Chun’s frequent absences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tidying up for a moment, Qin An was ready to go to bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At deep night, a sudden knock on the door sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An frowned slightly, looking toward the door, but didn’t respond. Instead, he grasped a sharp knife and hid behind the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the sow demon incident, Qin An had become increasingly cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only knew Chen Chun in Ding County, and if Chen Chun came, he would definitely speak first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any word, it meant it was someone other than Chen Chun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A visitor at deep night must be unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence enveloped the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knocking ceased after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight, a sliver of brightness pierced through the door crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knife blade slowly lifted upward, brushing the door latch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most houses in Ding County used a single latch, and Qin An understood the intention behind the outsider’s action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an attempt to enter silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An frowned, thinking, \"Without that cold Evil Qi and using a knife, I shouldn’t have encountered this person before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t sense Evil Qi, so it likely wasn’t a demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And using a knife suggested it was a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had no idea who it could be, as Qin An hadn’t provoked anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, the knife blade moved side to side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the door latch was moved aside by the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man silently entered from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon stepping inside, he immediately stumbled upon the bell at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding ling ling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the darkness, the sound of the bell was piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng, focused on observing, was startled by it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, a swoosh came from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An made his move with the knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter who it was, a night visitor was an unwelcome guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For safety, he decisively struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp knife sliced through the air, producing a violent thunderous sound, aiming straight for Zhao Jinsheng’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The target was the heart, a wound that even a deity couldn’t heal if struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy coursed through the sharp knife, accelerating its speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng’s hairs stood on end, the impending explosion of sound drenched his forehead in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the nick of time, Zhao Jinsheng countered by gripping his long saber in reverse, positioning it behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp knife clashed against the long saber blade, emitting a metallic clashing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force pushed Zhao Jinsheng into a stagger, who used the momentum to take a few steps forward, turning to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, you only know saber skills, lacking a Heart Method, just an ordinary person with a chance encounter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng’s eyes gleamed, he lifted his long saber and slashed down at Qin An: \"Today, this opportunity is mine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t mistaken, from Qin An’s previous saber, he could feel it was merely saber skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This truly was an ordinary person who only knew saber techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every craft has its limits; only the Heart Method can elevate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What good is it if such a common person has learned saber techniques?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he reach great heights?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dying under my Small Success Water Shadow Saber Skill today, you can rest in peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng licked his lips, sneered, and with strength in his right arm swung towards Qin An’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows twisted upon the long saber, as if water flowed over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The River Saber Sect was renowned for the Water Shadow Saber Skill, transforming Qi into water upon attacking, able to adhere to an opponent’s weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no experience, an average person would naturally pull back and defend upon encountering it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once ensnared by the water flow, they would be prey on the chopping board, at his mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng had already pictured the wondrous moment of obtaining the saber manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, the sharp knife in Qin An’s hand quickened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not making the first move, it arrived first, slashing right to left across his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill spread from Zhao Jinsheng’s neck, instinctively reaching up to touch, only to see his hand drenched in blood when looking down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his throat slit, his voice was raspy like a broken bellows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An emotionless, reversed the grip and plunged the sharp knife into Zhao Jinsheng’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed, splashing onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng, in the moonlight, saw Qin An’s impassive face, a chill pierced his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d hit a steel wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his opponent lacked Heart Method enhancement, the knife technique was far beyond Small Success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heart Method might be the core, but technique mattered in combat too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a method, progress indeed halted at the Qi Storage Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Zhao Jinsheng himself was only at the Qi Storage Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He possessed a Small Success saber skill, but his opponent’s was perfected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to fight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An remained expressionless, kicked Zhao Jinsheng in the abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng’s body dropped from the knife, rolling a few times on the ground, then went still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An knelt down, confirmed Zhao Jinsheng’s death, then used Zhao Jinsheng’s clothes to wipe the blood from the knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an old habit from his butcher days, always wiping the blade clean after a slaughter, as it was a tool for his livelihood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought while cleaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not much different from slaughtering pigs, actually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt he had adjusted, at least no longer experiencing nausea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After cleaning the knife, Qin An gazed at the corpse, pondered briefly, then searched the corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his previous life, reading novels, whenever the protagonist didn’t search the enemy after killing them, Qin An always thought it was foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deeming himself not foolish, naturally, he had to search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After searching thoroughly, Qin An found a book on Zhao Jinsheng’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight and oil lamp, Qin An discerned the characters on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cold Source Heart Skill\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1296,"2026-06-03T03:46:00.935Z","2026-06-03T03:46:06.308Z",1,"novelbin.me","0cb88dc084940050c7a16872767b9d87be49b78207a47f8f35a2f63a71cb4350","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-7","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-5",632,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-cover.jpg"]