Letting You Practice Life Skills, You Grind Your Way to Divine Positions

The methods in the world are divided into two types: 'Fa' and 'Shu'.

'Fa' refers to cultivation methods, which are the core of a cultivator.

'Shu' refers to techniques, which determine the power during combat.

She knew very well that Qin An's blade techniques had reached great mastery.

Even after cultivating the Evil Extermination Division's Body Infusion Realm cultivation method for several years, she had only reached minor mastery.

"No wonder he could slay the Monkey Demon. His talent is unlike anything I've ever seen. With Qin An joining, my lineage will become even more prosperous."

Tang Lingwei felt a surge of anticipation.

She had thought Qin An's talent, however strong, would have its limits, but she hadn't realized she had been looking at the world from a well.

Gao Quan and Yao Feng exchanged glances.

Gao Quan, in particular, couldn't help but swallow.

Fortunately, he had always been sincere and had no intention of looking down on Qin An, otherwise, he might have a difficult time in the future.

Tender sprouts emerged from the severed part of the old tree, and the two halves began to connect, showing signs of recovery.

Qin An looked at the wound.

He saw that the inside of the tree trunk was hollow, and below it was a diamond-shaped crystal, flashing with a dim blue light.

"It's this thing."

Qin An gripped his blade and thrust the Black Blade fiercely into the wound.

The diamond-shaped crystal trembled slightly, and an angry voice boomed out.

"Who dares to ruin this old man's future!"

Qin An raised an eyebrow, but his movements were not the least bit hesitant.

The ice and fire energies flowed into the Black Blade, shattering the diamond-shaped crystal into pieces.

The dense branches quickly withered, and the life force of the old tree vanished at a visible rate.

"You little bastard, you're finished!"

The old tree said fiercely, "Lord Tree Lord will not let you go. You've ruined his cultivation, and you can't escape no matter where you go."

Qin An's expression was calm as he said, "But you have to die first."

The old tree's tone faltered.

Qin An drew his blade and slashed horizontally, ice and fire powers surging.

The old tree in front of him turned into a pile of dead branches.

A spherical object wrapped in branches fell out, rolling a few times.

Tang Lingwei propped herself up with her hand and slowly stood up. "That's a False God Core. It's similar to a Blood Crystal and can be absorbed to become Bloodline Power."

Before she could finish speaking, Qin An circulated the Qi within his body and began to absorb the False God Core.

A moment later, the False God Core turned into Kitsuchi.

Qin An felt the immense Blood Essence stored within him and was overjoyed.

Although this trip was dangerous, the rewards were substantial.

Two Body Infusion Realm Perfection's worth of Blood Essence would be enough for him to deduce a new cultivation method after obtaining it.

Now that everything was ready, all he needed was a cultivation method.

Once this mission was completed, he could exchange for it after returning to the Evil Extermination Division.

Tang Lingwei had recovered some strength and walked over, limping, but her expression was grim.

Qin An caught Tang Lingwei's expression and frowned. "Tree Lord?"

Tang Lingwei nodded. "A very powerful demonic creature that is causing havoc everywhere, attempting to break through to the next realm."

"Ling Prefecture is unable to deal with it, and it's related to this. It's on the same level as the Monkey Demon of Azure Cloud Valley."

"No wonder the old Monkey Demon was here. This False God old tree was created by the Tree Lord."

"We're in big trouble, I'm afraid."

Qin An sheathed his Black Blade and remained silent.

The actions of the Evil Extermination Division in slaying demons and eliminating evil would inevitably incur the hatred of many demonic creatures.

The voice just now was from the Tree Lord. By disrupting his plans, they had certainly drawn his attention.

Staying in Ling Prefecture might be safe, but if they were to leave Ling Prefecture on a mission, this feeling of being targeted would be like a sword hanging over their heads.

Tang Lingwei asked curiously, "Aren't you worried at all?"

Qin An shook his head. "It has already happened, why should I worry?"

Once you enter the martial world, grudges are inevitable.

Now, with the backing of the Evil Extermination Division, he could obtain Blood Crystals and deduce cultivation methods.

Continue to improve the Golden Finger's proficiency and increase his own strength.

Although there were crises, once his strength improved, everything would be like a fleeting dream.

Tang Lingwei didn't know what Qin An was thinking and changed the subject: "With you in our faction, our rise is hopeful."

The implication carried a hint of warmth.

When they first met, she had only thought Qin An had a little talent.

But now, it seemed his talent was terrifying, the likes of which she had never seen.

Tang Lingwei developed different thoughts.

She wanted to win Qin An over, to do everything she could to keep him under her command, even treating him as an equal.

As a Bronze Captain, her status was prominent, and Qin An would surely give her face.

Qin An placed his hand on the hilt of the Black Blade and said, "Let's go back."

Tang Lingwei's expression stiffened slightly, knowing Qin An wasn't swayed by her favor. She continued, "If you stay with me, it will be beneficial for you. Other Bronze Captains have many experts under them, and they might not fully utilize you."

Qin An remained silent, merely rubbing the hilt with his palm.

He disliked power struggles and rivalries among colleagues.

His purpose in coming to the Evil Extermination Division was to use the Golden Finger to increase his strength.

Demons were to be killed.

What was his, he would take.

Tang Lingwei saw this, opened her mouth, and then sighed, "Let's go back."

The light rain had stopped, and the night was moonless.

The journey back was incredibly smooth.

Tang Lingwei, with her weary subordinates, returned to the Evil Extermination Division.

Many colleagues saw them and their gazes swept over, but they quickly retracted their eyes.

As members of the Evil Extermination Division, they were accustomed to such scenes.

Injuries were common, and some were even carried back under white shrouds.

"Gao Quan, compile today's events and submit the report," Tang Lingwei said with a complicated expression.

On the way back, she had already figured it out.

With Qin An's talent and methods, she couldn't keep him.

Qin An deserved the greatest credit for today's events.

Having personally slain two enemies at Body Infusion Realm Perfection, perhaps by tomorrow, Qin An would be considered her equal.

To be promoted from a State Official to a Bronze Captain, one needed to achieve great merit and accumulate the blood of demons and false gods.

When State Officials went on missions together, their performance was reported after the mission.

Like today, if they endured hardships and risked their lives to slay demonic creatures, the credit would be distributed among everyone.

The credit for two enemies at Body Infusion Realm was significant, but after being divided, it became much less.

However, in this battle, Qin An was the primary contributor. He alone slew the demonic creatures and false gods, and while others received a small share, Qin An took the lion's share.

Such an opportunity for promotion required not only luck, like encountering two enemies at Body Infusion Realm, but also strength.

Without Qin An's strength, how could he have claimed this merit?

As for embezzling merit, it was impossible in the Evil Extermination Division.

The higher-ups had made it clear.

They were all people who risked their lives for the common folk. Anyone who dared to steal merit would chill the hearts of their colleagues. Even with royal connections, they would be dragged to the marketplace and beheaded.