[{"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-8":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},811384,1066,"Chapter 8: Scholar Talent, Perfect Cold Source","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>The alley was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Zheng finished speaking and swept his gaze over Qin An with a scrutinizing look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, there hasn’t been much going on in Ding County, but he was extremely interested in Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An was just an ordinary citizen, and his background in Ding County could be easily checked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could such an ordinary citizen evade the pig demon’s revenge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was simple: the pig demon never sought revenge on Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that he was already here, Mr. Zheng felt it wouldn’t be an issue to conduct a quick search alongside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see different emotions in Qin An’s eyes, but unfortunately, Qin An showed no weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An nodded, stepped forward to open the door, and said, \"Please, feel free to search, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the arrest officer showed up at his door and mentioned the search, it was only natural for Qin An to consent.\\p>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing unwillingness at this point would only seem suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Zheng waved his hand, allowing the constables to enter the house, while he stayed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An did not enter the house, discreetly clenching the dagger at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An had already hidden both the Blood Crystal and the sow demon’s corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jinsheng’s body was buried deep, and to be cautious, Qin An placed old soil over the new one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been in Ding County for quite a while and knew the constables well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them were good-for-nothings, hardly capable of conducting a proper search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, after a stick of incense time had passed, the constables came out, shaking their heads to indicate they’d found nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Zheng’s grip on his knife relaxed a bit, his face reflecting regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had decided to search on a whim, hoping to find something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that nothing was found, he naturally felt a bit disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dismiss.\" Mr. Zheng waved his hand, preparing to leave with his constables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An was just about to enter the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A constable hurriedly rushed over from outside, almost tripping when he saw Mr. Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, it’s not good. Someone from the River Saber Sect is here, claiming one of their disciples is missing and was carrying a sect Heart Method replica. They’re currently in the main hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Zheng froze, then his expression changed, \"Return to the yamen immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, Mr. Zheng and the constables disappeared down the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing what the constable said, Qin An focused slightly, thinking to himself, \"Things are getting more complicated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever the River Saber Sect lost, no one knew better than Qin An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person was now lying in the courtyard, several meters beneath the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The current priority is to advance the scholar to level three to see if the talent is useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having made up his mind, Qin An entered the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering, Qin An glanced at Chen Chun’s place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house was still dark, with no sign of where Chen Chun went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent days, the situation was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his usual routine, Qin An went to the bookstore after eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the fourth day arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Qingfeng Bookstore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An put down the book in his hand, and a line of smoke floated before his eyes, coalescing into words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Scholar lv.2 (200\u002F200): Your reading speed has slightly increased]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Upgrade condition: Read a Qi Concealment Realm book]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Condition met]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind this, the words \"Condition met\" appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An guessed it might be related to the Heart Method and saber technique he read earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This certainly saved him a lot of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had to find a Qi Concealment Realm book now, he wouldn’t know where to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Heart Method was quite considerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smoke twisted, forming new words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Scholar lv.3 (0\u002F400): Your reading speed has slightly increased]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Talent: Qi Concealment Realm Heart Method Comprehension Mastery]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Concealment Realm Heart Method Comprehension Mastery?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the words in front of him, Qin An remained outwardly calm while a tinge of excitement brewed within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days, aside from coming to read, he practiced the Cold Source Heart Method every night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet each practice session yielded minimal results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An thought it was related to his lack of talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with the appearance of Qi Concealment Realm Heart Method Comprehension Mastery, Qin An predicted that practicing the Cold Source Heart Method might yield extraordinary effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Qin An eagerly returned the book to the shelf and rushed back to his house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was painted with a hint of dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An lit the oil lamp, sat cross-legged, and began to practice the Cold Source Heart Method repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after circulating the Qi in his abdomen, Qin An suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A line of smoke drifted before his eyes, slowly coalescing into words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You practice the Qi Concealment Realm Cold Source Heart Method, triggering talent: Qi Concealment Realm Heart Method Comprehension Mastery]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cold Source Heart Method is Perfected]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qi in his abdomen quickly expanded, and in an instant, Qin An’s mind was filled to the brim with Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the immense Qi seemed to encounter some restraint, boiling violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Qin An felt entirely powerless, his energy and blood urgently depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it continued, he feared he might perish instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Concealment Realm, cultivate blood to generate Qi, the Blood Crystal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An, with heavy steps, rummaged in the floor layers and dug out a blood-red flesh ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chun once said that Blood Crystals are the essence condensed from demon’s energy and blood, which can speed up the cultivator’s practice in the Qi Concealment Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An’s breakthrough was too rapid, leading to a severe deficiency in energy and blood. This Blood Crystal was perfect to compensate for the shortage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qi within stirred agitatedly, quickly connecting to the Blood Crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Crystal shrank rapidly, vanishing from sight, while a torrent of blood energy surged into Qin An, rapidly filling his body’s void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The originally restless Qi flowed swiftly, rushing from his head to his limbs. Only after his limbs and body were filled did it slowly come to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An felt dizzy, and his energy and blood drained significantly once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the aid of the Blood Crystal, his growth was too fast, achieving Cold Source Heart Method perfection under the Golden Finger’s influence, spending a huge amount of energy and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, with this Blood Crystal, Qin An made it through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though left in a state of deficient energy and blood, it could be gradually replenished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve now reached the peak of the Qi Concealment Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An felt an undercurrent of Qi, like a small river flowing within him, and he couldn’t help feeling joyous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had bet right; the Golden Finger was his true backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where ordinary cultivators require painstaking effort to achieve the Qi Concealment Realm, he reached its peak in a single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An picked up the dagger, channeling the Cold Source Heart Method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a layer of frost coated the dagger, causing the surrounding temperature to drop by several degrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After concealing his Qi, ordinary and enhanced are distinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An put away the dagger, trying hard to suppress his joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had stepped into the Qi Concealment Realm, he couldn’t afford to be complacent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were countless experts in the world, and he needed to have some self-awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I’ll start a new career, and when Chen Chun returns, I’ll ask about what comes after the Qi Concealment Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then there’s the Blood Crystal. That’s a good thing, and I’ll try to acquire more if possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin An made a swift decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting a new career was essential, providing a foundation for his livelihood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knowledge about what follows the Qi Concealment Realm needed to be sought from Chen Chun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Blood Crystals, having experienced their benefits today, Qin An wouldn’t miss out on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should I choose for the new career?\" Qin An pondered internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choosing a new career couldn’t be done haphazardly; making the wrong choice would be a waste of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Qin An was mulling over this, footsteps sounded from outside the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chun’s voice called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qin An, open the door, I have something to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1384,"2026-06-03T03:46:00.935Z","2026-06-03T03:46:06.308Z",1,"novelbin.me","8300a072c9095afb8e4cd3714a7e273ff8a770bb8dfe367e5646e80e378059d1","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-9","rise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-chapter-7",632,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frise-to-god-with-life-skill-professions-cover.jpg"]