Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 501 - 490: Black Market Begins

The room was quiet, with only Wu Yunfeng speaking slowly in the corner.

When Wu Yunfeng mentioned the Xuancao herb, Qin An raised his eyebrows slightly, but on the surface, he remained expressionless and lightly brushed his fingers over the hilt of the Cold Star Saber at his waist.

"You just mentioned the Xuancao herb, Lord Wu?"

Wu Yunfeng nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across Qin An as he slowly spoke, "Yes, that’s right, the Xuancao herb. I heard from Mr. Li earlier that you have achieved supreme potential along your journey. For someone who came from a small place like Ding County to have built all the supreme foundations and reached the Heavenly Cloud Path, it’s quite extraordinary."

"I suppose you won’t give up on forging the supreme foundation for the next realm, will you?"

After a brief contemplation, Qin An nodded, "In that case, I’ll take on this task."

Acquiring the Xuancao herb is extremely difficult.

To forge the supreme foundation of the Void Shattering Realm, he needs three Xuancao herbs in total.

After obtaining one from Princess Long San, he still needs two more.

If he completes this task and gets another Xuancao herb, there will be only one left.

He will be one step closer to forging the supreme foundation.

There’s no reason for him not to accept this task.

Furthermore, the fact that Wu Yunfeng is willing to take on this task indicates it’s not too dangerous.

Upon hearing Qin An’s acceptance, Wu Yunfeng smiled meaningfully, "Indeed, only those who dare to climb to the peak can stand at the top of this world. I am not fond of those who advise others against building a supreme foundation."

"In my view, if you do not go to the extreme with every step, there are many landscapes in this world that you will never experience."

After a slight pause, Wu Yunfeng turned his gaze to Li Moyun and said.

"Mr. Li, when the time comes, I’ll borrow him. Rest assured, I’ll return him to you in good shape."

Li Moyun nodded, "If Lord Wu wishes to borrow Qin An, you can do so anytime. I believe Qin An will be willing too. Since everything’s settled, let’s discuss the next matter."

Wu Yunfeng furrowed his brows, "Mr. Li, I have no intention of involving myself in the imperial contention, let alone factional disputes. When you all talked about conducting experiments in Xunyang Prefecture back then, I maintained a neutral stance, so I really don’t want to take sides."

Li Moyun sighed, "But Lord Wu, everything in this world follows certain laws, and presently, the Heavenly Cloud Path is that law. If Lord Wu and those who maintain a neutral stance continue to uphold their views, you may face suppression within this law."

"Of course, I’m not threatening you, Lord Wu; I’m simply stating a fact."

Wu Yunfeng slightly furrowed his brows, "I understand your point, Mr. Li, but let me think it over. We’ll talk more once I return from Ten Thousand Poison Cloud Peak."

Upon hearing this, Li Moyun sensed an opportunity.

Even though there wasn’t a lot of hope, the fact that Wu Yunfeng hadn’t outright refused left room for negotiation.

At this thought, Li Moyun nodded in agreement.

"In that case, I shall take my leave first."

"By the way, Qin An, would you like to go back with me?"

Qin An shook his head slightly, "No, I plan to sit in the physician’s clinic for consultations."

Li Moyun nodded, "If that’s the case, then stay here and consult well."

Previously, if Qin An had said he was sitting in the clinic for consultations, Li Moyun might have thought he was neglecting his duties.

However, after witnessing Qin An’s medical talent today, Li Moyun knew that Qin An was genuinely honing his medical skills by sitting in the clinic, so he did not object.

The better Qin An’s relationship with Wu Yunfeng, the more Li Moyun could persuade Wu Yunfeng through Qin An.

Seeing the conversation was done, Li Moyun bowed and left the clinic.

Qin An then turned and said, "Lord Wu, if there’s nothing else, I’ll proceed to the consultations."

Wu Yunfeng immediately showed interest and followed Qin An, "You’re going for consultations, I’ll watch from the side."

Every healer inherently possesses an upward spirit.

Wu Yunfeng, though a Golden Dao Marshal, thanks to his mastery of medical cultivation techniques, was a uniquely esteemed figure among the Golden Dao Marshals.

Seeing such exceptional medical talent in a young practitioner, he naturally wanted to observe.

After a moment’s contemplation, Qin An nodded in agreement, leading Wu Yunfeng to the outer courtyard.

In the courtyard, the physician was still attending to the common people.

At this moment, a commoner approached.

After taking the pulse, the physician frowned deeply, "This ailment is difficult to treat!"

The physician sighed, then picked up the prescription beside him, preparing to write out a prescription.

"It’ll take time, maybe three to five years, or long-term treatment over ten to eight years should eventually improve it."

The commoner, hearing this, showed a look of helplessness but seemed to resign himself to fate, only nodding in agreement.

At that moment, the physician heard footsteps behind him.

He turned around and was startled, then immediately stood up and clasped his hands in salute, "Greetings, gentlemen."

The physician was well aware of Wu Yunfeng’s identity.

Wu Yunfeng waved his hand, "It’s alright, let Qin An take a look at the ailments of this commoner just now."

Qin An nodded, not declining, and sat down.

Seeing Qin An sit, the physician knew he had an agreement with Wu Yunfeng, so he said no more, merely standing by with a curious look, observing Qin An.

In the physician’s mind, Qin An, being the Tong Daoshuai of the Evil Extermination Bureau, had no issues wielding a saber.

However, asking him to take up the brush for treating illnesses seemed unlikely.

Therefore, he was quite curious about what Qin An planned to do next.

Qin An raised his hand, "Let me see your wrist."

The commoner, who was about to leave, now faced the man in mysterious garb sitting opposite him, and, out of fear, instinctively extended his wrist.

Qin An gently placed his hand on the commoner’s wrist, furrowing his brows, "Ah, it’s from overwork turning into illness; this condition is indeed difficult, but it doesn’t require three to five years of treatment."

The commoner’s eyes widened at these words.

He fully understood his situation.

To support his entire family, he had toiled relentlessly for a living, eventually succumbing to various ailments over time.

Even when these diseases mix together, the doctors at the Hundred Medicine Hall are also unable to diagnose and treat them.

Unexpectedly, the young lord from the Evil Extermination Bureau standing before them can actually heal diseases.

The common people’s faces showed a hint of excitement.

Before he could speak, he saw Qin An casually pick up a few silver needles from the side and prick them into his wrist.

Qin An channeled a trace of his Nine-Colored Void Essence into the silver needles.

The next moment, the common people only felt a warm stream circulating throughout their body via the needles, giving their previously fatigued spirits a slight jolt.

Before he could react, Qin An had already withdrawn the needles and said,

"Alright, it’s nothing serious. Rest a little after you return. Avoid any physical labor for two weeks."

The common people stood dumbfounded, clearly feeling the changes within their body, understanding that Qin An’s claim of healing seemed true.

Thinking of this, common people repeatedly clasped their fists in thanks to Qin An.

Qin An just shook his head slightly, indicating it was not necessary.

Soon, the common people left with the prescription Qin An gave them.

The doctor from the Hundred Medicine Hall on the side was showing a look of astonishment.

He couldn’t imagine that Qin An could indeed heal people, and the medical skills were extremely miraculous.

The acupuncture technique just now was beyond his understanding.

Wu Yunfeng, standing nearby, also felt slightly amazed.

He knew Qin An’s medical skills might be more profound than he thought, but he hadn’t realized they’d be this astounding.

The needle technique just now, he could also perform with ease, but for Qin An to perform at such a young age was truly shocking.

Moreover, Qin An was not even in the business of practicing as a Copper Dao Marshal.

This level of medical talent was simply astonishing.

Wu Yunfeng hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Qin, do you have a master?"

As Qin An was treating another common person, he replied without turning his head, "No."

"Then would you consider learning my trade?"

Wu Yunfeng tentatively asked, "You know, finding a successor in the medical field is very difficult. If you’re willing to become my disciple, I will teach you everything I know."

This statement, if known by the martial world force of Tianyun Dao, would surely astonish everyone.

Because Wu Yunfeng was notoriously stubborn in Tianyun Dao, he only accepted disciples he believed could handle the craft.

Thus far, many who wished to apprentice under Wu Yunfeng have left disappointed.

But now, Wu Yunfeng is actively wanting Qin An as his disciple; it was utterly unbelievable.

Surprisingly, Qin An shook his head and said, "Lord Wu, I am not interested in this field, apologies."

Upon hearing Qin An, Wu Yunfeng’s face showed a complex expression, "Alright, since you aren’t willing, I won’t force you."

At their level, everyone understood that you can’t force a matter.

He could force Qin An to learn medical skills from him, even leverage his position as Golden Dao Marshal to make Qin An his disciple.

But he thought carefully, and if it turned out that way, it wouldn’t be satisfactory.

Subsequently, as Qin An treated each common person, Wu Yunfeng nodded repeatedly, praising continuously.

Time gradually passed in this repetitive process.

...

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

During this time, Qin An engrossed himself in the medical hall, not engaging in anything else except for three meals a day and resting at night.

Over these three days, his proficiency in the medical profession increased significantly.

Although there’s still a large gap to level seventeen, Qin An now doesn’t have time for cultivation.

Arriving at the inner courtyard, Qin An explained his intentions to Wu Yunfeng before leaving the Hundred Medicine Hall, heading towards the Evil Extermination Bureau.

The journey back was uneventful.

Returning to the Evil Extermination Bureau, Qin An saw many Copper Dao Marshals hurrying in one direction.

With a general look, Qin An already understood in his heart.

This direction was precisely towards Zhu Xueshuang.

After a moment’s thought, Qin An began walking towards Zhu Xueshuang’s residence.

At this moment, Zhu Xueshuang’s courtyard was already crowded with over a hundred Copper Dao Marshals from the Evil Extermination Bureau.

As the courtyard filled up, a large crowd also stood outside it.

These were all Copper Dao Marshals under Zhu Xueshuang’s command, and naturally, Zhu Xueshuang was in charge of this black market mission.

Upon Qin An’s arrival, more Copper Dao Marshals continued arriving.

After roughly half an incense stick of time, everyone was in place.

In the courtyard, Zhu Xueshuang stood at the forefront, waiting patiently.

After the last Copper Dao Marshal arrived, Zhu Xueshuang finally scanned the attendees.

The Copper Dao Marshals all stood with straight backs, a solemn expression on their faces; no one uttered a single word.

The scene fell into silence, but the atmosphere was intensely heavy.

As this oppressive atmosphere reached its peak, Zhu Xueshuang finally spoke coldly,

"Everyone, I’m sure you know the task at hand—we’ve allowed this black market to go too far."

"The black market of Tianyun Dao, though composed of many forces, always needs to operate under the supervision of the Evil Extermination Bureau."

"If they dare to do anything traitorous, especially collaborating with the demon forces, they must face the consequences."

"This mission is simple; you’ll disguise yourselves as ordinary Jianghu people and infiltrate the black market. I don’t care if you act alone or in groups, just find out if anyone dares to collude with demons; dismantle their shops."