Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 477 - 466: Arrival, Meeting Li Moyun

The cold wind howled like a knife, and the night rain froze like ice.

On the official road, mud splattered, and the rain dripped onto the muddy road, making the mud even more turbid.

In this cold wind, Wu Rang and two other disciples of the Chuyun Sect felt all their hairs stand on end, a chill spreading through their bodies along their spines.

They had never seen someone at the initial stage of the Void Shattering Realm possess such formidable combat power.

Witnessing it today, they felt as if the person before them was a butcher in the rainy night, making them shiver in fear.

Qin An sheathed his blade, glanced at Wu Rang and the others, and said, "Let’s go."

This battle was just an interlude; he did not want to waste time here.

It would be better to head early to the Tianyun Road to see how the Evil Extermination Bureau had arranged things.

Chen Liuyun leisurely walked to where the wooden sword had fallen, picked it up, examined it closely, and said, "As expected of the most important treasure of the Lingjian Sect. Although this thing is made of wood, it’s exceptionally exquisite. Qin An, it’s yours."

The Lingyun Sword was tossed over by Chen Liuyun.

Qin An caught it casually, examined it closely, and slightly raised his eyebrows.

By infusing Void Essence, Qin An could feel that the structure inside the Lingyun Sword was very intricate.

There were over ten thousand arrays alone.

To compress so many arrays into a small wooden sword showed that this wooden sword was extremely mysterious.

Even with his current level as a sixteen-level Array Master, Qin An could not achieve such a feat.

However, this thing seemed useless to him.

He neither knew how to activate the Lingyun Sword nor any swordsmanship.

After thinking for a moment, Qin An tucked the Lingyun Sword into his bosom.

Although it was temporarily useless to him, he decided to store it away for now.

In case he needed it in the future, he could take it out.

After finishing this task, the two of them mounted their horses to leave.

As for Wu Rang and the other two, in the eyes of Chen Liuyun and Qin An, they were merely passersby in this interlude.

If it weren’t for that woman wanting to perish together with them, even dragging them along, Qin An and Chen Liuyun would have been too lazy to make a move.

Seeing the two with the intention to leave, Wu Rang suddenly said, "May I know the distinguished names of the two gentlemen? Today, the two of you assisted the Chuyun Sect in annihilating the enemy. If we meet again in the future, we would like to extend the hospitality of hosts and properly receive both gentlemen."

These few words were very considerate, both giving face to Qin An and Chen Liuyun without undermining the stature of the Chuyun Sect.

Of course, while saying these words, Wu Rang had some thoughts in mind.

He felt that the abilities of these two were unfathomable, likely backed by significant influence.

If they could become acquainted, it might be beneficial to him in the future.

However, no response came.

He only heard the sound of a few whip cracks, and when he looked up, he found that the two had already ridden their horses into the rain, disappearing at the end of the road.

Wu Rang was stunned on the spot and then helplessly said, "Truly two strange individuals."

In his view, he’d shown enough courtesy; at least he should have received a response or two.

But unexpectedly, the two left without a word, directly riding away.

This left Wu Rang feeling rather dull.

Yet, he didn’t dwell on it too much, as there were many such strange individuals in the Jianghu, and these two didn’t make much difference.

Thinking of this, Wu Rang looked at the two headless corpses and waved his hand, saying, "Take their bodies back to the sect to report back, and we’ve completed our task."

Who knew the man on the left would suddenly walk up close to Wu Rang.

Wu Rang frowned and asked, "Junior Brother, what does this mean?"

The man, staring in the direction where the two left, quietly said, "Senior Brother Wu, if I’m not mistaken, those two were riding official horses. When their horses’ hooves were raised, the horseshoes were marked with the seal of the Evil Extermination Bureau."

Upon hearing this, Wu Rang was stunned and then revealed a look of astonishment.

"Do you mean... they are from the Evil Extermination Bureau?"

The man nodded and said, "Yes."

Wu Rang showed a look of realization and said, "I see, if they are from the Evil Extermination Bureau, such strange behavior is normal."

The Tianyun Road’s Evil Extermination Bureau is full of experts, each having fought their way up from the bottom.

One could say their methods and foundation are far beyond what ordinary sect disciples can compare to.

And in such a slaughter-filled environment, their personalities would indeed be hard to fathom. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Wu Rang felt that if they truly were from the Evil Extermination Bureau, it was quite normal for them to act this way.

However, the man paused briefly and continued, "But their clothes were not in the style of Tianyun Road; they seemed to be from Xunyang Prefecture of Tianyun Road."

Wu Rang was surprised and asked, "Junior Brother, being a native of Tianyun Road, you’re familiar with Xunyang Prefecture?"

The man nodded, saying, "I have a relative living in Xunyang Prefecture who often comes to visit me. As you know, it’s to strengthen our relationship. Recently, some trouble seems to have occurred in Xunyang Prefecture."

Wu Rang was curious and asked, "What kind of trouble?"

The man paused before saying, "It’s said that there was a final confrontation with a monstrous pseudo-god, where a man named Qin An became the key figure to break the situation, bringing long-awaited peace to Xunyang Prefecture."

Wu Rang squinted and said, "I think I understand. Are you suggesting that the person we saw was likely Qin An?"

The man nodded and said, "A straight blade and a cold demeanor; it should be him."

After some thought, Wu Rang shook his head and said, "Let’s first take the bodies of these two women back to report before anything else."

"As for who he really is, it’s no longer important. If he truly is from the Evil Extermination Bureau, we’re not even qualified to associate with him."

The other two agreed with Wu Rang’s words, then gathered the bodies from the ground and hurried towards Tianyun Road.

...

Along the way, amid the rapid hoofbeats, the silhouette of the city ahead grew increasingly clear.

Apart from the earlier encounter, Qin An and Chen Liuyun faced no other unusual incidents.

It wasn’t until they approached the city gate that Qin An slightly tightened the reins, slowing his horse’s speed.

He looked up and could not help but exclaim.

"As expected of a Dao-level city, truly magnificent."

At the end of his line of sight, Qin An beheld a vast and majestic city.

The city exuded an aura of ancient and desolate charm.

On the city walls, the patterns on the bluestone seemed like traces left from an ancient age.

High above on the city tower, a huge plaque bore the three characters of "Tianyun Dao".

The characters were vigorous and powerful, exuding a murderous aura that was hard to look at directly.

Below was the city gate, with soldiers holding weapons guarding the entrance.

The soldiers emitted a strong aura; in the Xunyang Prefecture, they would be considered people of great importance.

But here in Tianyun Dao, they were merely gatekeepers.

Citizens moved back and forth, carrying bamboo baskets or dragging luggage; some even pushed a wooden cart loaded with large and small bundles, with a woman seated on top.

The citizens coming and going underwent checks by the soldiers at the city gate. Only after being checked could they enter the city.

"Let’s go to the Evil Extermination Bureau."

After a cursory glance, Chen Liuyun and Qin An rode their horses to the city gate.

The soldiers intended to make the two dismount, but Chen Liuyun produced a sealed letter and handed it over.

After a brief review of the letter, the soldier silently stepped aside.

Once Qin An and Chen Liuyun entered through the city gate, the scene within was starkly different from the outside.

If the outside was a small river, the inside was a vast ocean.

Everywhere they looked, they saw bustling citizens.

Along the roadsides were rows upon rows of orderly stalls.

Vendors in front of the stalls waved to attract customers, shouted to sell their wares, or even grabbed items to promote them to passersby on the street.

The clamor filled the streets with a chaotic atmosphere.

Yet Qin An relished this mundane atmosphere, feeling that the world now had a touch of warmth.

The two exchanged a glance.

Chen Liuyun led the way on horseback, navigating through several bustling streets until the atmosphere gradually shifted from lively to tranquil.

Eventually, when Chen Liuyun led Qin An to a wide street, Qin An noticed it was completely deserted.

"Is this where the Evil Extermination Bureau is located?" Qin An asked, "Why are there no citizens here?"

Chen Liuyun responded, "The Evil Extermination Bureau at Tianyun Dao is different from Xunyang Prefecture. It’s a place of utmost importance, and citizens aren’t allowed to pass through. Therefore, to them, this street is a Forbidden Area. Anyone intruding would be captured and punished."

Upon hearing this, Qin An revealed a look of realization, "I see."

"Let’s proceed, Mr. Qin. Your curiosity will soon be satisfied," Chen Liuyun continued as he urged his horse down the street.

Leading the way, the two soon arrived in front of an enormous mansion.

The mansion was colossal, with a front gate wide enough to allow ten people to walk through side by side.

The plaque bore the words "Evil Extermination Bureau" inscribed on it.

On either side were long couplets written in large, vigorous characters.

The first line read, "Vanquishing demons and protecting the peace of the world."

The second line stated, "Facing life and death to ensure the prosperity of an era."

The couplet appeared asymmetrical, yet it was incredibly harmonious, evoking a sense that it belonged exactly there.

Two members of the Evil Extermination Bureau stood guard at the entrance, their faces stern, emitting the aura of the Void Shattering Realm, a level above the soldiers at the city gate.

The arrival of Chen Liuyun and Qin An immediately drew the attention of the two guards of the Evil Extermination Bureau.

The person on the left approached, raising a hand to halt Qin An and company, "This is the restricted area of the Evil Extermination Bureau. Strangers are forbidden entry. If you step further, you will be executed immediately!"

The tone carried a bleak murderous intent, as if stepping forward would truly provoke an attack.

Chen Liuyun again took out the sealed letter and handed it over.

After reading the letter, the guards returned to their original position, fixing their gaze ahead, as if disinterested in further engagement with the two.

Chen Liuyun dismounted first, leading his horse into the Bureau.

Qin An followed suit.

Upon stepping inside, he discovered a concealed world within.

If the gate of the Evil Extermination Bureau was grand, the interior was even more expansive.

Simply looking around, one could see that the front yard alone spanned a vast area.

Standing in the courtyard, he felt like an ant.

Upon closer inspection, one would notice numerous buildings within.

At the moment, several members of the Evil Extermination Bureau, dressed in dark robes, moved about inside.

Some were carrying scrolls, others had injuries, and some seemed freshly awakened, appearing somewhat sluggish.

Chen Liuyun noticed Qin An observing everything and patiently awaited him without pressing.

After a few breaths, once Chen Liuyun saw that Qin An had regained his composure, he said, "Let’s go. I’ll take you to meet Mr. Li. I believe you’re very curious about his identity, and he will reveal it to you now."

Qin An nodded, signaling Chen Liuyun to lead the way without observing any further.

The two bypassed the front yard, proceeding to the rear courtyard.

The rear courtyard was smaller, with fewer people, and the buildings were more exquisite.

After searching for a while within, Chen Liuyun finally led Qin An to an elegant courtyard.

The courtyard was open, filled with numerous green plants and flowers.

At that moment, Li Moyun was tending to two pots of plants at the entrance.

With a watering can in hand, he watered them meticulously, his expression calm and assured.

As if hearing footsteps, Li Moyun placed the watering can aside, removed some crooked branches, and then looked up.

Upon seeing Qin An, his lips curled into a slight smile.

"You have finally arrived. Come in. I believe Qin An has many things he wishes to discuss with me..."