Letting You Practice Life Skills, You Grind to Divine Positions

Clerk Wang hadn't mentioned the undercover agent to him; he was only finding out now.

"If there's an undercover agent, they must be killed."

If the disreputable dealings in Ding County were to get out, Ling Prefecture's forces would cut ties with him immediately.

This matter absolutely could not be leaked.

"It's not just the undercover agent."

County Magistrate Zhang switched to a new teacup. "The missing disciples from the River Blade Sect were also done by Qin An."

Sect Leader Liu's body erupted in killing intent. "You all wait a moment. I'll go and bring that brat's head back."

He was furious upon hearing this.

The River Blade Sect was a dominant force in Ding County; who dared to provoke them?

To think that a mere butcher would dare to cause trouble for them.

This person deserved to die.

County Magistrate Zhang restrained Sect Leader Liu. "No rush. This person is quite strong; we must proceed cautiously."

Sect Leader Liu waved his sleeve. "He's only just entered the Body Infusion Realm. I can kill him by myself."

County Magistrate Zhang shook his head. "This isn't just about the River Blade Sect; it's also about the undercover agent. We must be careful."

At this point, Sect Leader Liu calmed down.

The situation was indeed as County Magistrate Zhang had said. The matter of the undercover agent involved the major powers of Ding County, and they had to ensure he was utterly annihilated.

The white-haired monkey leisurely sipped his tea, smacking his lips. "Tea paired with human brains is the perfect match. Ding County has been sending fewer human brains lately."

County Magistrate Zhang turned his head. "If Young Master Hou and we work together, we'll have plenty of human brains."

Young Master Hou revealed his sharp fangs. "I've been waiting for you to say that. Tell me, what do we do?"

Cangyuan Mountain liked to eat human brains, yet they also liked to imitate scholars.

Ever since County Magistrate Zhang became close with Flying Cloud Gorge, the number of brains sent decreased. But now that Flying Cloud Gorge was destroyed, Cangyuan Mountain should be able to eat its fill.

Young Master Hou felt that he could lend a hand.

County Magistrate Zhang took a deep breath. "Making a move in the county town will attract trouble. If we leave any loose ends, we might face eternal damnation."

"The three hundred monkeys of Cangyuan Mountain and the two hundred disciples of the River Blade Sect can ambush Qin An outside the city."

Young Master Hou bared his bloody maw. "Why would he easily leave the city?"

County Magistrate Zhang said slowly, "What if we eat a few villagers, and it's because of him that we eat them?"

Sect Leader Liu was stunned. "Won't the price be too high?"

He understood the implication.

If many people died, the Yamen would order Qin An to lead people out to subdue the demons.

If Qin An refused, County Magistrate Zhang might have other methods, but Sect Leader Liu didn't know what those methods were.

County Magistrate Zhang sneered. "What if Green Snake Valley takes the blame?"

"This is precisely what we do: kill people, blame it on demons, and deceive the Evil Extermination Division."

"Since Green Snake Valley isn't coming today, after we eliminate Qin An and the undercover agent, we'll eliminate Green Snake Valley too."

As soon as he said this, Sect Leader Liu and Young Master Hou's eyes lit up.

Ding County was small. If one less power remained, they could eat even more.

The two fell silent. Although they didn't speak, they both tacitly agreed.

County Magistrate Zhang clenched his fists, looking into the distant darkness with a cold smile in his heart.

"Qin An, this time you won't escape."

The next day.

Chen Chun stood on the street, his eyes glazed over, watching Qin An skillfully butcher a pig. He was completely stunned.

He never imagined that Qin An would drag him out in broad daylight.

"Old Qin..."

"What?" Qin An didn't look back, continuing to butcher with focus.

Chen Chun swallowed. "We're in a lot of danger, right?"

Qin An nodded. "That's right."

Chen Chun tentatively asked, "Then shouldn't we be practicing diligently?"

He was truly helpless.

In such a dangerous situation, you still have the mood to do your old job? You're far too dedicated.

Qin An's cleaver fell with a decisive stroke. "Work and rest go hand in hand."

He meticulously cut each slice of pork, dividing every piece into minuscule portions to maximize the use of the entire pig.

This method wouldn't sell much meat, but Qin An had no intention of selling it. He just wanted to squeeze out as much proficiency as possible.

Chen Chun pressed his hand to his forehead, feeling speechless.

He had no choice either. At this point, Qin An was the only one they could rely on.

Even if Qin An dragged him to the Entertainment District, he would have to follow.

Qin An continued to butcher the meat with focus.

Proficiency was steadily increasing.

Just then, a light set of footsteps suddenly sounded.

Qin An, who was bent over butchering pork, subconsciously looked up upon hearing the footsteps.

A Woman in Yellow stood before the stall.

The woman had sharp features and two sword-like eyebrows.

Her brow peaks were like blades, slanting sharply towards her temples, making her phoenix eyes appear as sharp as frost.

Even in her yellow attire, an air of heroic spirit emanated from her.

"Two taels of lean meat, finely minced into sauce," the Woman in Yellow said.

Her voice was slightly magnetic and incredibly pleasant to listen to.

Qin An took two taels of lean meat and began chopping with his dagger.

A moment later, Qin An wrapped it in lotus leaves and handed it to the woman.

"One tael of silver," Qin An stated calmly.

Chen Chun's eyes widened, thinking Qin An had gone mad.

He was selling two taels of meat for one tael of silver?

Who would buy that?

Unexpectedly, as soon as Qin An handed over the meat, the Woman in Yellow took out one tael of silver from her purse, placed it in Qin An's hand, and turned to leave.

After the Woman in Yellow departed, Qin An said faintly.

"Something's off."

Chen Chun placed his hand on the hilt of his knife and asked warily, "Who?"

Qin An pointed at the retreating figure of the Woman in Yellow: "Her."

Chen Chun scratched his head, "She's quite pretty, but I didn't notice anything unusual."

Qin An wrapped the meat and handed it to Chen Chun, "One tael of silver, would you buy it?"

Chen Chun looked at him as if he thought Qin An was an idiot, "This is even worse than your two taels of meat..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Chun immediately reacted, his expression turning grave.

He understood.

When the other party bought the meat, they didn't question Qin An's outrageous price, which was strange.

Qin An said slowly, "Either an enemy or a wealthy family. I've seen all the wealthy families in Ding County."

"She's not a demonic creature, so perhaps she's not from Ding County."

"Can't she be an enemy?" Chen Chun asked.

Qin An chuckled, "If she were an enemy, would you come to me to buy meat and expose yourself?"

Chen Chun suddenly realized, "Is she from Ling Prefecture?"

If she were truly an enemy, she wouldn't be so foolish as to come here and reveal her situation.