Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 345 - 335: Sect Leader, Limbless

The oil lamp flickered, casting faint shadows on the mottled wall.

Qin An stared at the scarred face, his gaze narrowing slightly: "Now that you’re a Mountain Patrol Silver General, have you ever thought of using your power for revenge?"

Jiang Chi was slightly taken aback and shook his head, "Never thought of it."

"Why not?" Qin An asked.

Jiang Chi smiled bitterly, "Since childhood, I was plagued by poverty and illness. When I joined the Remnant Moon Sect, I swore to achieve greatness, to help the weak and save those as unfortunate as myself. Even if the sect has wronged me, abusing power contradicts my true self."

Qin An tapped the table with his fingertips, "Such a straightforward nature would find it hard to serve as a Mountain Patrol General for the Evil Extermination Bureau in the turbulent Xunyang Prefecture."

Jiang Chi’s smile was bitter, "It’s indeed difficult. I’ve made it this far without roots or foundation, solely because of my tenacity. The world despises my blindness, and colleagues avoid me—Mr. Qin saw this with his own eyes yesterday."

Qin An nodded, "Common prejudice is like a towering mountain; it’s commendable that you hold true to yourself."

Jiang Chi touched his blind eyes, "A person should have something to stand by in life. If I truly gave up what I believe in, mingling in this tainted world, I’d cease to be myself."

"Do you want to change your current situation?" Qin An suddenly asked.

Jiang Chi was slightly puzzled, "What does Mr. Qin mean?"

Qin An replied calmly, "If you survive this mission, seek out Jin Fengyu and say I recommended you. Mr. Jin is known for fairness, and under his command, you’d find support."

Jiang Chi stood thunderstruck, as if struck by a bolt from the blue.

After a long while, tears welled up in Jiang Chi’s eyes and streamed down his face.

He stood up, respectfully bowed to Qin An, "Thank you, Mr. Qin!"

Qin An shook his head, "Don’t think too highly of me. Though I couldn’t sacrifice my life for righteousness, I respect the upright, but..."

He said meaningfully, "Being too rigid breaks easily, you must learn adaptability."

Jiang Chi nodded in understanding.

Qin An shifted the conversation, "Let’s get back to business. How do you plan to execute the mission?"

Jiang Chi looked toward the door, "Five Mountain Patrol Silver Generals visiting together, the Sect Leader will surely appear tomorrow due to the onset of the Frenzied Blood Syndrome. We’ll act accordingly then."

"You once said gathering evidence isn’t difficult." Qin An raised an eyebrow, "Is taking action at the right moment your method of obtaining evidence?"

"Mr. Qin might not be aware, the Frenzied Blood Act requires fresh blood to suppress." Jiang Chi lowered his voice, "There are substitutes, but the substitute is the blood essence of fiendish pseudo-gods. In the remote Remnant Moon Sect, where would such blood come from? So I suspect... he used human blood."

Qin An’s gaze turned cold, "Even if it’s human blood, how is the evidence collected?"

Jiang Chi pointed to his eyes, "I have a battle method that sees through all illusions. If he harbors human blood’s aura, then the guilt is confirmed."

Qin An pondered, "In that case, let’s wait until tomorrow."

With matters settled, Qin An spoke no more, simply taking out the Cold Star Saber and carefully wiping it with a white cloth.

Jiang Chi knew Qin An was aloof, so he remained silent, sitting quietly by his side.

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, the night went by.

...

The next day arrived.

Morning sunlight streamed in through the window, casting patches on the ground.

After freshening up, Qin An and Jiang Chi opened the door and stepped out.

Three Mountain Patrol Silver Generals, including Dai Lin, had been ready for a while.

Seeing Qin An, their faces turned somewhat grave.

Last night, they had a detailed discussion. After confirming Qin An’s identity, they all felt considerable pressure concerning the mission.

Mountain Patrol Generals work for merits, worried Qin An might take too much credit.

Upon meeting, neither party exchanged words.

Only Gao Huang showed a trace of fear seeing Qin An, as if last night’s shadows hadn’t cleared.

The group, without speaking, tacitly headed toward the Remnant Moon Sect’s main hall.

...

In front of the main hall’s open space, many Remnant Moon Sect disciples were busy.

Each disciple bore deformities.

Missing limbs or distorted features.

Liu Qian, wearing a prosthetic limb, was in the front instructing disciples on daily affairs.

Upon noticing the group arriving, Liu Qian promptly dismissed the disciples, then approached the others.

Liu Qian raised his prosthetic wooden limb, making a cupped fist salute, "Honorable sirs, did you rest well last night?"

The status of a Mountain Patrol Silver General is prestigious in Xunyang Prefecture.

Only Mountain Patrol Golden Generals and the General Mansion rank higher.

Hence, an Inner God Realm cultivator like Liu Qian dared not show any neglect toward them.

Dai Lin nodded slightly, asking, "We’re here to visit the Sect Leader today, is it convenient?"

Liu Qian nodded quickly, "Of course it is. Gentlemen, please follow me to the main hall."

With that, Liu Qian wasted no time, swiftly turning to lead the way.

Dai Lin instinctively glanced at Qin An, hoping to glimpse secrets from his expression.

Unfortunately, Qin An’s face remained calm as always, as if the surroundings couldn’t disturb him.

Dai Lin, somewhat disappointed, turned to follow Liu Qian.

...

The group ascended the bluestone stairs of the main hall, moving inside. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The hall was luxuriously decorated, with a lavish golden hue.

At the top stood a main seat and two rows of ten rattan chairs each.

Though the chairs seemed simple, a closer look revealed them crafted from very expensive wood.

At this moment, an elder with missing limbs and dull eyes sat on the main seat.

Despite the silk robe, the elder’s incomplete body exuded a sense of frailty.

Noticing the approach, the elder stared with dim eyes, speaking slowly,

"Honored guests have come from afar, I apologize for not welcoming you in my illness."

Liu Qian promptly led Qin An and the others to sit, then stood solemnly beside the elder, saying nothing.

Dai Lin said, "We’re here to diagnose the Sect Leader’s Frenzied Blood Syndrome, also bringing the Evil Extermination Bureau’s regards."

Though it sounded formal, Dai Lin was highly practiced, delivering the words smoothly.

The Sect Leader coughed violently, his face turning flushed.

Seeing this, Liu Qian quickly took out a handkerchief from his chest, covering the Sect Leader’s mouth and nose.

Once the coughing ceased, Liu Qian removed the handkerchief.

The handkerchief bore stains of bright red blood.

The blood radiated heat, with steam lingering in the air.

Qin An’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he thought to himself, "This is not a disease."

Originally, he thought perhaps his own medical expertise was not high enough to know about the condition of Blood Frenzy.

But now it seems, this is not a disease.

Because Qin An did not see any signs of illness on the Sect Leader, apart from the coughing up of blood, the Sect Leader was practically as vigorous as a dragon and lively as a tiger.

Therefore, there is only one conclusion, which is that the Sect Leader’s condition is caused by other reasons.

"Everyone has seen it..." the Sect Leader gasped, "This condition can only be suppressed by beast blood, the Evil Extermination Bureau’s good intentions, this old one understands."

Dai Lin frowned slightly.

The requirement of this mission was to find evidence of the Canyue Sect’s collusion with demons and to eliminate those colluded with demons.

But now it seems, there seems to be no clue.

The situation temporarily fell into silence.

Qin An turned to glance at Jiang Chi, giving him a look, asking if he could see any traces of human cultivator’s blood on the Sect Leader of the Canyue Sect.

Jiang Chi’s eyes were dim, stirring the True Essence within him, gently shook his head to Qin An.

Qin An frowned slightly, thinking to himself that this was a tough situation.

Originally, he thought that with Jiang Chi’s presence today, after noticing the Sect Leader’s anomaly, he could find an opportunity to act.

But now it seems, it still lacks some opportunity.

The Sect Leader saw everyone not speaking, smiled bitterly, "Recently, there are rumors saying the Canyue Sect is colluding with demons?"

His dim eyes swept over the crowd: "This old one will make it clear today, even if the Canyue Sect has many faults, we will never dare to commit such utter treachery!"

With one sentence, he completely broke through the barrier of formality.

Dai Lin said nothing.

Lin Feng spoke deeply, "Since the matter is clear, let’s be direct, Sect Leader, do you have any evidence to prove your innocence?"

The Sect Leader retorted, "Do you all have any evidence to prove our collusion with demons?"

Lin Feng closed his mouth, saying nothing.

Gao Huang slapped the table and stood up, "The Evil Extermination Bureau has come to investigate, surely there are grounds! How dare you deceive yourself?"

The scene immediately fell into a burning tension.

Qin An did not speak.

Jiang Chi, however, muttered quietly, "Fools."

Even though the Sect Leader of the Canyue Sect broke the surface, he shouldn’t have spoken such words here.

A more subtle approach might still allow for an opportunity to gather evidence.

Such bluntness only forces both sides into an awkward position.

Sure enough, when Gao Huang said this, the Sect Leader’s dim eyes became sharp.

"The Canyue Sect has slain demons and exterminated devils throughout its generations, its achievements are all recorded in the Evil Extermination Bureau’s secret archives! If you insist on framing us..." he straightened his stooped body suddenly, "Feel free to take this old man’s head!"

Gao Huang stood stunned, never expecting the Sect Leader to be so resolute.

This sentence placed him directly in a predicament.

Neither advancing nor retreating was possible.

Dai Lin quickly stepped in, explaining, "The Sect Leader misinterprets, would you allow us to stay a few days? If there’s no evidence found, we shall leave."

The Sect Leader spoke coldly, "How many days do you esteemed gentlemen plan to stay?"

Dai Lin’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Sect Leader, this is going a bit too far, the duration isn’t for you to decide."

The Sect Leader withdrew his gaze, "Elder Liu."

Liu Qian bowed, "At your service."

"Since these gentlemen are from the Evil Extermination Bureau, treat them with the highest courtesy," the Sect Leader said lightly, "Stay as many days as you wish, all expenses according to the best standards."

"As you command." Liu Qian responded respectfully.

The Sect Leader turned to look at Dai Lin and the other two, "I am unwell, I shall not continue the conversation with you. Once you settle in the Canyue Sect, feel free to move around, the Canyue Sect will not impose any restrictions."

With that, the Sect Leader channeled True Essence, his whole body floated up, heading towards the interior of the main hall.

No one stopped him, because from appearance to now, the Sect Leader’s actions were all reasonable and justified, revealing not a single flaw.

Dai Lin looked over at Qin An.

She saw Qin An leisurely drinking tea at the moment, his right hand resting on the hilt of the Cold Star Saber, tapping his index finger gently.

Qin An sensed the gaze, turned his head to meet eyes with Dai Lin.

Dai Lin gritted her teeth, "Mr. Qin, do you have any insights?"

Qin An did not respond, turned his head to Liu Qian, lazily said, "Bring a pot of top-quality tea to my room."

After speaking, Qin An got up and left the main hall.

Jiang Chi was equally puzzled, but knowing Qin An’s status, he did not question at this moment, followed Qin An out of the hall.

The two soon disappeared.

Dai Lin watched the two disappear, her teeth clenched tightly.

She knew Qin An looked down on the three of them due to last night’s conflict and her and Lin Feng’s indifference.

"Let’s go, we’ll continue to stay as well." Lin Feng suddenly said.

Gao Huang clenched his fists tightly, his head bowed in silence.

Today’s silent humiliation was more profound than yesterday’s disgrace.

Dai Lin sighed deeply, knowing that if she had said a few words last night, it might not be so awkward now.

She could only get up and leave the main hall quietly.

Elder Liu watched several Mountain Patrol Silver Generals disappear, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

...

In the room.

Qin An poured a cup of tea, staring at the rippling tea surface, suddenly said, "Wait."

Jiang Chi frowned slightly, puzzled, "How to wait?"

"Even you couldn’t see much today." Qin An gently shook the tea cup, said faintly, "But his Blood Frenzy condition will flare up eventually, wait for the acute condition to erupt, then see how it goes."

Jiang Chi suddenly understood, nodded in agreement.

The two no longer spoke, adjusting the True Essence inside, maintaining their state at its best.

...

After the Sect Leader left the main hall, he arrived at the back yard room.

Not long after, Liu Qian pushed the door open and entered.

The Sect Leader’s cold eyes swept over, his knuckles crackling as he squeezed them, "Your lives are your own, given a way out yet refusing to take it, don’t blame this old one then."