Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 396 - 386: Tang Zizhen Falls Into the Trap

Chapter 396: Chapter 386: Tang Zizhen Falls Into the Trap

Silence enveloped the room like the curtain of night.

Tang Zizhen’s eyes were filled with sorrow: "Sister, you might as well kill me."

Just before, when she saw the three words Situ Shen from Wu Ning’s mouth, she knew that the mastermind behind everything was her own teacher.

Since she joined the Evil Extermination Bureau, her teacher treated her like his own daughter.

But now she was told that the person who caused endless slaughter in Xunyang Prefecture was her teacher, like a huge hammer striking her heart heavily.

Now Chang Yuan’en wanted her to kill Wu Ning, as if adding a knife to the hammer, making the blood in her heart flow even more.

Chang Yuan’en sighed deeply, her fair fingers brushing over Tang Zizhen’s cheek: "Junior sister, you know our relationship is like sisters, how can I make a move now that I’ve said this?"

"But if I am unwilling, you will still make a move." Tang Zizhen shook her head and said, "To you, sister, what’s most important is not me, but the teacher."

Chang Yuan’en smiled faintly: "You are willing."

Tang Zizhen shook her head: "Sister, I am not willing."

Chang Yuan’en shook her head: "Listen to me, junior sister, once I finish, you will change your mind."

Tang Zizhen, upon hearing this, remained silent, quietly watching Chang Yuan’en.

The room was dim, the only light flickering from an oil lamp’s yellow flame.

Chang Yuan’en spoke gently: "The teacher knows you’re worried about the so-called red thread, but the harm always outweighs the benefits."

"If everyone in Xunyang Prefecture could become cultivators, then everyone would be like dragons, making it safer than any other place."

"Moreover, the Divine Soul Refining Body Skill can control demonic pseudo-gods; those creatures would never dare cause trouble in Xunyang Prefecture."

"As for the red thread... if the teacher could become the General Mansion, the so-called red thread would naturally be nothing."

At this point, Chang Yuan’en paused slightly, with a hint of persuasion.

"Junior sister, this is something that could go down in history. If it succeeds, you and I will both be remembered."

Tang Zizhen lowered her eyelids: "But what about the dead civilians? They were innocent people who never thought they’d be harmed by the Evil Extermination Bureau tasked with protecting them."

"Half of them must die." Chang Yuan’en’s eyes steeled: "In exchange for the other half becoming mighty, it is enough."

Tang Zizhen shook her head: "Sister, just kill me."

She couldn’t do it.

But she also knew clearly, if she didn’t act today, she would be the one to die.

Yet before this, Tang Zizhen had mentally prepared herself.

Death?

She wasn’t afraid of death.

This life belonged to her teacher, and even if she died, she would merely be returning it.

Chang Yuan’en pondered: "If that’s the case, how about we make a deal?"

Tang Zizhen froze on the spot: "What deal?"

Her sister, usually resolute and decisive, was so talkative at this moment, even discussing a deal.

She felt something was amiss with this.

Perhaps her teacher had made a move from behind the scenes, or maybe it was for some other reason.

Since she was about to die anyway, listening wouldn’t hurt.

Chang Yuan’en said lightly: "If you help the teacher this once, no matter what you plan to do next, the teacher will not interfere, not even if you reveal the teacher’s secret to the Evil Extermination Bureau."

Tang Zizhen was slightly taken aback: "Why?"

She didn’t quite understand.

Clearly, they could silence her, why let her go?

Even if she killed Wu Ning, she would still inform the Evil Extermination Bureau.

By then, the teacher would still be exposed, just with a slight delay.

Chang Yuan’en shook her head: "I don’t know what the teacher is thinking either, but you just need to do as the teacher says, and you can survive without violating your so-called iron rule of the Evil Extermination Bureau."

"Also, that Wu Ning is a notorious evildoer, killing him would be to rid the world of a pest, benefiting the common folk."

Tang Zizhen fell into silence.

Chang Yuan’en picked up a tea cup from the table, took a small sip, and waited quietly.

She knew Tang Zizhen would agree.

As her senior sister, she understood Tang Zizhen’s nature very well.

Sure enough, after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Tang Zizhen slowly raised her head.

"Alright, I agree to this matter."

In fact, before agreeing, Tang Zizhen had pondered carefully in her mind.

There were two reasons for agreeing.

First, she could survive.

In this world, no one is unafraid of death, not even Tang Zizhen.

Second, it was for the greater good.

If she didn’t agree, Chang Yuan’en would surely find another way to kill Wu Ning.

And perhaps kill her too.

By then, the secret would sink beneath the waters again.

After agreeing, all she needed to do was kill Wu Ning and immediately expose her teacher’s deeds, ensuring the secret wouldn’t disappear.

These words brought a smile to Chang Yuan’en’s face.

"Since the junior sister agrees," Chang Yuan’en stood up and said, "it’s inappropriate for me to stay long."

Tang Zizhen asked: "When should I act?"

Chang Yuan’en walked to the door and replied without turning back: "Before he wakes up, strike whenever you have the chance. But if you haven’t acted by the time he wakes, you know the teacher’s methods. He surely has ways to cover it up, but it would cost many lives."

Tang Zizhen bit her lip: "Alright."

Chang Yuan’en pushed the door open without further delay, and stepped into the darkness.

Tang Zizhen watched Chang Yuan’en’s figure disappear into the night, then turned to gaze at the flickering flame on the table, her internal struggle growing.

...

Time passed.

Zhou Yuanfeng’s courtyard.

At this moment, Prefecture Generals from the Evil Extermination Bureau guarded it strictly, both openly and secretly.

Moreover, apart from Zhou Yuanfeng, several Jin Mansion Generals constantly changed shifts, ensuring there was someone guarding it throughout the night.

Zhou Yuanfeng sat in the courtyard, wearily rubbing his brow.

The wine pot by his side had been replaced by a tea cup.

Although no battles had occurred since that day’s conflict, the tight security taxed Zhou Yuanfeng’s energy even more.

Beside him, a Jin Mansion General was equally weary, yet unable to hide the excitement on his face.

"Another day, and he will awaken."

Three days was the time given by Qin An.

Now, these Jin Mansion Generals had immense trust in Qin An; even if Qin An called a deer a horse, they would agree it was indeed a horse.

Therefore, Qin An said he’d awaken in three days, then he would awaken in three days.

Zhou Yuanfeng clenched his fist: "When that time comes, there will likely be an earth-shattering battle."

The Jin Mansion General laughed: "Many might die, and many, many people at that."

This was an earth-shaking secret, and if it erupted, even the Jin Mansion Generals would become as expendable as straw.

Zhou Yuanfeng asked: "Are you afraid?"

The Jin Mansion General shook his head: "Since I joined the Evil Extermination Bureau, this life is no longer mine; I’m merely a vessel carrying it."

Zhou Yuanfeng sighed: "Lives as worthless as straw, not only the people, but us as well."

Jin Mansion General raised his teacup and took a sip: "Living is a reward, dying also depends on who you die for. I have no big dreams, just doing my duty. If I die fighting against demonic creatures and pseudo-gods, it would be a worthy death."

Zhou Yuanfeng patted Jin Mansion General on the shoulder: "There’s no need to be so tragic."

He was about to say more, but at that moment, footsteps echoed.

Zhou Yuanfeng instinctively turned his head and saw Tang Zizhen walking into the courtyard.

"Senior Sister is here for the handover?"

Tang Zizhen nodded: "You all have worked hard."

According to the rules, it was time for Tang Zizhen to take over.

Jin Mansion General stood up and said: "Let’s go, Mr. Tang and I will handle the handover in the cell."

Since it’s a handover, it must be done properly.

This includes understanding the guard situation and Wu Ning’s condition.

Tang Zizhen agreed, following Jin Mansion General into the house.

The house was Zhou Yuanfeng’s residence, safer here than the cells of the Evil Extermination Bureau.

At this moment, Wu Ning was lying on the bed, eyes closed.

But those eyes seemed ready to open at any moment, as if he would wake up any second.

Jin Mansion General pointed at Wu Ning and said: "Mr. Tang, he has had two recent aura fluctuations, expected to wake up tomorrow. Next, I’ll explain in detail..."

The room was filled with Jin Mansion General’s voice.

He tried to explain everything in detail.

But for some reason, Jin Mansion General felt that Tang Zizhen seemed a bit distracted.

But he didn’t think much of it, after all, they all recently experienced life-and-death battles together.

After Jin Mansion General finished speaking, Tang Zizhen finally snapped back to reality.

"Thank you, Mr. Jin, I understand now, you go and rest."

Upon hearing this, Jin Mansion General’s fatigue deepened. After a few reminders, he turned to leave.

But suddenly, an anomaly occurred.

Tang Zizhen was contemplating how to kill Wu Ning.

But before she could figure it out, a sudden sharp pain struck her mind.

Then, she felt the Power of Divine Soul dispersing, surging towards Wu Ning.

Tang Zizhen was shocked.

She understood what this was, the Power of Divine Soul.

And by the looks of it, the Power of Divine Soul seemed ready to explode at any moment.

If it exploded, it would be flattened in an instant.

"Senior Sister set a trap for me!"

In a split second, Tang Zizhen grasped the situation.

She didn’t understand the Power of Divine Soul, yet she knew the present state.

The Senior Sister and teacher wanted Wu Ning dead, and her dead too.

If she died, the clues would be truly severed.

This was killing two birds with one stone.

At this moment, the Power of Divine Soul condensed, drawing out the remaining divine soul from Wu Ning.

In just a breath’s time, it formed into a massive divine soul orb.

The next moment, the divine soul orb trembled, seemingly ready to explode at any time.

"Mr. Tang, be careful!"

Jin Mansion General suddenly grabbed Tang Zizhen’s arm, throwing her outside.

Tang Zizhen had no time to react, being tossed by Jin Mansion General.

Jin Mansion General turned, lunging at the divine soul orb.

"Boom!"

The divine soul orb exploded with a roar, leveling the entire building.

Zhou Yuanfeng, originally resting outside, was swept by the blast, sent flying.

The commanders guarding this place were also left in tatters.

The ground was littered with debris.

Zhou Yuanfeng climbed out of the ruins, so stunned by the scene, he felt as if struck by lightning.

In the ruins ahead, Wu Ning and Jin Mansion General’s bodies lay in a pool of blood, unrecognizably mutilated.

Tang Zizhen sat amidst the ruins, face blank with shock.

Zhou Yuanfeng rushed forward, his eyes like daggers.

He never imagined that something would go wrong on the last day.

But why did it suddenly explode?

Countless doubts filled Zhou Yuanfeng’s mind.

Then, a muttering voice arose.

Tang Zizhen, tearful: "Fooled me...fooled me..."

Hearing this, Zhou Yuanfeng felt his Ren and Du Meridians instantaneously unblocked, instantly understanding everything.

"Senior Sister..."

"Did you do this?"

Tang Zizhen continued her self-dialogue.

Zhou Yuanfeng suddenly took a deep breath, looking at Jin Mansion General’s body on the ground, walking slowly towards Tang Zizhen.

Tang Zizhen instinctively looked up.

"Smack!"

Zhou Yuanfeng withdrew his hand, eyes cold as ice as he looked at Tang Zizhen’s swollen face: "Beast!"

He pointed at Jin Mansion General’s body on the ground, appearing crazed.

"He just told me, he’s not afraid of dying, as long as it’s worth it."

"But now, he’s dead by his own people!"

"I never imagined, Senior Sister was part of the plan too."

A deep sense of defeat surfaced in his heart.

A colleague recently spoke of being willing to die for the Evil Extermination Bureau, now dead by his own people.

And that person was his own Senior Sister.

Under repeated blows, Zhou Yuanfeng even wanted to kill Tang Zizhen.

Tang Zizhen snapped back to her senses, face full of sorrow: "Junior Brother, listen to me, someone else was behind this...it was..."

But before she could finish, Tang Zizhen felt an excruciating pain in her mind.

The Power of Divine Soul churned, her eyes rolled back, falling unconscious.

Zhou Yuanfeng paused in surprise.

Wait, someone else?

In an instant, Zhou Yuanfeng grasped the reason.

Could it be that Senior Sister was also a victim?

Zhou Yuanfeng hurried to check Tang Zizhen’s condition.

He found Tang Zizhen’s divine soul was being devoured, urgently stabilizing it with his True Essence.

At the same time, Zhou Yuanfeng turned to the Silver Mansion General, shouting: "Quickly, fetch Mr. Qin!"