Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 352 - 342: Array Master and Pill Master 13

Chapter 352: Chapter 342: Array Master and Pill Master 13

Time flies, and several days pass in the blink of an eye.

Xunyang Prefecture maintains its usual calm, but under this calm, hidden turmoil brews.

Demonic Pseudo-Gods and human factions occupy their respective territories, constantly rubbing against each other.

The Evil Extermination Bureau personnel are always rushing about day and night, whether they’re Prefecture Generals or Mountain Patrol Generals, none can find a moment of leisure.

In a secluded courtyard, Tang Zizhen steps briskly into Zhou Yuanfeng’s residence, carrying two jars of strong liquor.

Zhou Yuanfeng is bent over documents, reviewing them. As the Jin Mansion General, paperwork has become the norm, and having a moment of leisure is a rarity.

Upon hearing footsteps, he looks up and sees Tang Zizhen standing in the courtyard with liquor jars in hand, a hint of surprise flashes in his eyes.

Recently, he has been very busy, thus hasn’t sought out Tang Zizhen for a drink, nor exchanged sarcastic remarks with her.

But today, Tang Zizhen unexpectedly brings two pots of liquor to him, making him feel that things are somewhat unusual.

Though Tang Zizhen is a woman, her eyebrows show heroic spirit, and holding the liquor jars at the moment makes her look even more vigorous.

She strides forward, places one jar heavily on the table, and pushes it towards Zhou Yuanfeng.

"Come, let’s drink!"

Zhou Yuanfeng sets down the document in hand, picks up the liquor jar to inspect it, as if confirming there’s no anomaly with the liquor.

Tang Zizhen, seeing this, sneers: "What? Are you afraid I’ve poisoned you?"

Zhou Yuanfeng shakes his head and says: "I’m not afraid of poison, just afraid you might have mixed some laxatives in there, which are more torturous than poison."

"Just drink when you’re told!" Tang Zizhen breaks open the clay seal and takes a hearty sip, regardless of whether the jar’s large volume is inappropriate for drinking.

Zhou Yuanfeng sees this and similarly raises the jar to drink: "This liquor is quite good."

Tang Zizhen squints: "The two months’ time has arrived, Qin An is probably preparing to set off."

"Senior sister seems quite concerned about Qin An’s whereabouts." Zhou Yuanfeng wipes the corner of his mouth free of liquor: "Lately I’ve figured out quite a bit."

Tang Zizhen frowns and asks: "What have you figured out?"

Zhou Yuanfeng smiles self-deprecatingly: "With our power, we are no longer qualified to meddle in Qin An’s affairs. Now his strength far surpasses ours. The only thing we can do is make things convenient within our capabilities."

Tang Zizhen furrows her eyebrows slightly, remaining silent.

"You must have another important reason for coming here, senior sister."

Zhou Yuanfeng lightly taps the liquor jar, and says slowly: "Otherwise, with your temper, you shouldn’t have personally come to deliver liquor."

Tang Zizhen pauses momentarily, then looks up and says: "As far as I know, Zheng will also head to Bamboo Water River."

Upon these words, the courtyard falls into silence.

Zhou Yuanfeng suddenly slams the table and stands: "What exactly does he want to do?"

Tang Zizhen smiles bitterly: "Ever since being taught a lesson by the matriarch that day, he has vented his grievances onto Qin An. This time going forward, he probably intends to trouble Qin An."

Zhou Yuanfeng clenches his right fist: "For a dignified Mountain Patrol Silver General, a master at the Inner God Realm Perfection, to act so spitefully! I will go and inform Qin An right away!"

Tang Zizhen shakes her head: "When I came, I’ve already informed Qin An."

Zhou Yuanfeng is slightly stunned, then comes to his senses. He asks: "How did Qin An respond?"

Tang Zizhen replies helplessly: "Qin An said he never deliberately provokes others, but if someone insists on seeking trouble, they can ask if his sword agrees."

Zhou Yuanfeng smiles wryly: "Still as sharp as ever, but Zheng Qun Mountain is no ordinary being, much harder to deal with than the Fox Girl on Carefree Mountain. Be sure to remind him to be careful."

Tang Zizhen nods slightly: "I have already informed him of everything necessary. He said not to worry and let us manage the internal affairs of the Evil Extermination Bureau well."

Zhou Yuanfeng sighs and ups the liquor in his mouth, choosing to say no more.

Both fall into silence, and the courtyard is filled with dead silence.

...

Qin An’s small courtyard.

Inside the room, candlelight brightly illuminates, while the sun’s glare is barred from intruding by the window lattice.

Qin An meditated with closed eyes and suddenly opened them.

Lines of haze appeared before him, eventually converging into words.

[Pill Master lv.13 (0/15000): Your pill concoction success rate increases, the efficacy is more pure, concoction time shortens, and precision improves]

[Talent: Outer Elixir Realm mastery of fire control, reduced material consumption for Outer Elixir Realm pills, expertise in Outer Elixir Realm material purification, proficiency in Outer Elixir Realm mind refinement]

[Array Master lv.13 (0/15000): The speed of arranging arrays increases, and the speed of breaking arrays quickens, reducing materials needed for arrays, enhancing materials for arrays]

[Talent: Mastery of Outer Elixir Realm arrays, fortification against Outer Elixir Realm arrays, enhancement of their effects, expertise in Outer Elixir Realm mind array techniques]

"Finally done!" Qin An’s mouth slightly curved upwards, his eyes reflected joy.

Over these two months, Qin An has been wholeheartedly training.

This monotonous and tasteless life yielded Pill Master and Array Master skills reaching level thirteen.

Post level thirteen, all talents advanced to Outer Elixir Realm mastery.

Now, Qin An’s accomplishments in Array Master and Pill Master fields have already far surpassed Xunyang Prefecture’s Profound Celestial Array Gate and Alchemy Master Alliance.

"All professions upgraded to level thirteen, it’s time to head to Bamboo Water River."

Qin An suddenly stood up, thinking silently.

The time is still early; Qin An doesn’t hesitate, extinguishing the candle flame and heading towards the Confidential Library.

...

Inside the Confidential Library, it’s bustling with people.

Qin An’s arrival surprises many Silver Mansion Generals.

Currently, Qin An’s reputation among the Mountain Patrol Silver Generals is quite prominent.

Coupled with resolving the chaos of the Residual Moon Sect, Qin An’s reputation gains further brilliance.

Thus many Silver Mansion Generals recognize Qin An’s identity.

Sneaky chatter arises within the Confidential Library.

"Is that Mr. Qin?"

"Yes, it’s Mr. Qin. He’s again been staying at the Evil Extermination Bureau for over two months, coming to the Confidential Library today; there must be important matters!"

"Rumor has it Mr. Qin is set to embark on a major task, and a very lengthy one at that."

"The chance to witness Mr. Qin’s charisma up close is truly a lifetime fortune."

"You’re flattering."

"Aren’t you thinking the same?"

"Of course I am thinking the same."

Though the conversation is soft, each word falls clearly into Qin An’s ears.

Qin An maintained a calm demeanor and walked straight to the Prefecture Officer: "Exchange for Demon Recognition."

After the last Crescent Moon Sect incident, Qin An had accumulated quite a bit of merit.

Since this mission was extremely complex and dangerous, Qin An naturally needed to be well-prepared.

The Prefecture Officer didn’t dare to say much. After tallying Qin An’s merits, he exchanged them all for Demon Recognition as Qin An requested.

Qin An absorbed the Demon Recognition into his body, his lips curving slightly upward: "Another ten obtained."

At this moment, ten Demon Recognitions were fully integrated into his body, needing only a thought to transform into the foundation of the Blood Flame Sealing Demon Hand.

This greatly boosted Qin An’s confidence for the mission.

Qin An didn’t linger, turning to leave the Confidential Library.

The whispers among the Prefecture Generals not only didn’t cease, but grew even louder.

After leaving the Confidential Library, Qin An first went to the Evil Extermination Bureau to get a fast horse, but he didn’t ride it. Instead, he led the horse to the Alchemy Master Alliance.

The Alliance Hierarch was discussing daily affairs with a disciple of the Alchemy Master Alliance when he noticed someone entering. He immediately looked up.

When he saw it was Qin An leading the horse in, his eyes showed a hint of joy, and he quickly came forward to greet him.

"With Mr. Qin’s visit, the Alchemy Master Alliance feels honored. You should have informed us earlier so we could have welcomed you properly."

Had it been anyone from the martial world force, daring to lead a horse into the Alchemy Master Alliance, the Alliance Hierarch would likely have already turned them away with a stern face.

But this person was Qin An; let alone leading a horse, even if he rode in carrying one, the Alliance Hierarch wouldn’t utter a word of disapproval.

Qin An pondered and said, "I need to refine some essential pills. Any material loss will be accounted for by me; I’ll settle the expenses later."

Qin An knew well the dangers of this mission.

After all, there were hundreds of forces there, including experts in the Inner God Realm. Thus, Qin An had to make thorough preparations.

These pills were, naturally, indispensable.

Upon hearing this, the Alliance Hierarch quickly waved his hands: "Sir, there’s no need to be so formal! Your contributions to the Alliance are immense; we’ll cover all expenses!"

Qin An thought for a moment, then nodded without further refusal: "Alright."

Sometimes, in interactions between people, there’s no need to be overly calculative.

In situations like today, if Qin An didn’t accept, it would rather make the Alliance Hierarch uneasy.

Agreeing to it actually provided the Alliance Hierarch with a peace of mind.

The Alliance Hierarch said no more, immediately fetching pen and paper for Qin An to list the herbs needed.

After Qin An finished, the Alliance Hierarch took a look and slightly raised an eyebrow.

"Medicines for healing and energy restoration, and in such large quantities. Could it be that Mr. Qin is undertaking a dangerous task?"

Qin An nodded silently.

He didn’t want to say more, as explaining would not benefit the Alliance Hierarch or the entire Alchemy Master Alliance.

After all, this matter involved a Mountain Patrol Golden General.

The Alliance Hierarch understood Qin An’s expression and instructed his disciples to prepare the herbs.

He then led Qin An to the best Pill Furnace in the Alliance.

Once the materials were all prepared, Qin An began the pill refinement.

The flames, with fierce heat, turned the entire Pill Furnace red hot.

As Qin An added each ingredient, the pills gradually took shape within the furnace.

The Alliance Hierarch watched from the side, increasingly astonished: "Mr. Qin’s alchemy skills have improved yet again; even such casual techniques surpass mine."

He was very certain that, in just two short months, Qin An’s alchemy prowess had surpassed his own.

At least within Xunyang Prefecture, it would be hard to find an alchemist comparable to Qin An.

"If Mr. Qin pursued only alchemy, he would likely have already stood unmatched in Xunyang Prefecture."

This thought crossed the Alliance Hierarch’s mind, but he knew Qin An would never do so.

With that thought, the Alliance Hierarch continued to watch Qin An’s alchemy process.

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, half an hour had gone by.

Qin An retrieved the pills from the furnace.

One bottle was for healing, named Golden Essence Pill.

Consuming one could greatly restore injuries.

The other bottle was called Silver Essence Pill, used for True Essence recovery.

Each bottle contained fifty pills.

Due to Qin An’s application of the Heart Refinement Technique, they were physically small enough to store.

Qin An placed the two bottles of pills in his bosom, turned, and said, "I shall take my leave now."

The Alliance Hierarch refrained from saying more and accompanied Qin An forward.

Once Qin An was seen off, the Alliance Hierarch watched the tall figure disappear into the distance with a deep sigh.

"A gifted individual adept in multiple fields, emerging from Xunyang Prefecture, is truly a rarity."

After speaking, he thought no more and returned to the Alchemy Master Alliance to manage daily affairs.

...

Bamboo Water River, located in a prefecture-level city north of Xunyang Prefecture.

This place should have been peaceful and dispute-free, but a legend about a high master leaving a treasure here attracted numerous demons, pseudo-gods, and human forces, plunging the entire city into danger.

Fortunately, the contention among the three forces kept the turmoil confined to the Bamboo Water River area, preventing further spread.

The central state of the Evil Extermination Bureau had already relocated the people around Bamboo Water River.

Currently, Bamboo Water River flowed tumultuously, surrounded by various forces settled on numerous hills.

They stood like walls, enveloping the stretch of river.

Not only that, but every stretch of the river had forces stationed.

At this moment, on one of the hills, a force named Double Absolute Gate was stationed.

Double Absolute Gate, originally east of Xunyang Prefecture, was a higher-level force. Due to the Bamboo Water River affair, they dispatched five elders of the Inner God Realm here.

Originally, Double Absolute Gate was quite tranquil, but today it was bustling due to one person’s arrival.

The Grand Elder of Double Absolute Gate, named Duan Yun, was a master of Inner God Realm Perfection.

At this time, he was sitting on the left, drinking with another black-robed person of Inner God Realm Perfection.

Duan Yun lifted his glass and drank: "Mr. Zheng, rest assured, it’s just a novice in the Inner God Realm. I can guarantee that forces allied with Double Absolute Gate won’t engage him within Bamboo Water River."