Rise to God with Life Skill Professions

When the Token was slammed hard onto the table by Lin Ruoyun, a crisp crack rang out at once.

Li Ruofeng was slightly stunned, then his gaze fell onto the words on the Token, and his expression changed abruptly.

Qin An’s eyes also landed on the Token.

When he saw the words on the Token, a look of dawning realization crossed his face.

On the front of the Token was written the character "Liu", and this "Liu" carried a murderous aura.

Even though it was just a lifeless object, it radiated a presence that made one not dare to look straight at it, as if countless troops and warhorses were hidden within this Token.

And the moment the Token appeared, Qin An finally understood why he had felt a faint sense of familiarity from Lin Ruoyun.

That aura was emanating from the Token, similar to Prince Zhenyuan’s aura, all of it coming from the world of the army.

But there was also a point where it differed from Prince Zhenyuan; if Prince Zhenyuan could be said to be a sharp sword, then this Token was a long spear that could pierce through the heavens.

He already knew what this Token represented.

To rise from the ranks of the army, and in the military hold a position similar to Prince Zhenyuan, there was only that last high-ranking figure of Great Zhou Country who had yet to appear, Marshal Liu, who commanded many affairs on the frontier.

It was obvious that the Daoist in front of him named Lin Ruoyun had perhaps already thrown his lot in with Marshal Liu.

After slapping down the Token, Lin Ruoyun said calmly, like an old god at ease, "Senior Brother, after seeing this Token, you should know who stands behind me. To be frank, ever since you expelled me from this Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple, I went straight to join the army."

"Over these years, I’ve rendered great merit for Marshal Liu every single year, and I’ve gained Marshal Liu’s appreciation and favor."

"Marshal Liu has said he very much supports me in taking back Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple, and he supports me in using the method I just mentioned to reclaim Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple. With it put that way, you shouldn’t have any objections, right?"

Li Ruofeng clenched his fists, a flash of anger in his eyes. "This is utterly absurd! Back when the Daqian Kingdom went to war with the former dynasty, so many Daoists of my Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple ignored all danger, braving fire and death for the Daqian Kingdom and giving their lives."

"And now we are actually being threatened by Marshal Liu. Does Marshal Liu care nothing for the great merits we once earned?"

His voice grew more and more rapid, even tinged with a trace of helpless rage.

After all, no matter who it was, having once made such enormous contributions and then being suppressed by the other side’s power, they would not feel any better in their heart.

Qin An said nothing, merely sitting to the side, continuing to observe.

Since this matter involved people of the army, it was not going to be so simple.

He only had to think a little to understand Marshal Liu’s intent.

This great merit Lin Ruoyun had earned at the frontier looked more like a form of reward, and if Lin Ruoyun really did manage to take control of Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple, it would probably bring Marshal Liu some benefits as well.

As for what exactly those benefits were, he was not sure.

After all, before Lin Ruoyun produced the Token, this matter had still been a secret.

Lin Ruoyun let out a cold laugh. "Senior Brother, blaming heaven and man is useless. No matter how much you say now, this wager has already taken effect."

"If you’re unwilling, someone will naturally make you willing. If I win, I won’t cripple your cultivation. I’ll only expel you from Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple, that’s all."

There was a hint of mockery and disdain in his words, as if he had already decided that Li Ruofeng would agree and then lose to him.

The struggle on Li Ruofeng’s face grew more and more intense. After a moment, he leaned back against the chair, a deep sense of powerlessness rising in his heart.

He only wanted to restore Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple to its former strength, and throughout this long period of time, he had paid far more than most people could imagine to develop Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple into what it was today.

And now he was being asked to hand Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple over so easily, even to make it shoulder such great risk. How could he possibly be willing?

He also knew very well what kind of person Lin Ruoyun was. To entrust Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple to Lin Ruoyun, he would be even less at ease.

Lin Ruoyun’s expression remained calm.

Especially when he saw the series of changes on Li Ruofeng’s face, he knew this trip of his was already very secure.

After all, there were very few in this world who dared disobey Marshal Liu’s orders.

Li Ruofeng took a deep breath, intending to agree.

No matter what, he would agree first; what if he managed to win this contest?

As long as he won, he would be fine.

Of course, he was far from certain, and had little confidence, because there was no one standing behind him.

Whereas behind Lin Ruoyun stood Marshal Liu.

But just as Li Ruofeng was about to open his mouth and agree, Qin An suddenly spoke.

"Hold on a moment. There’s still one more person here. Before you make this decision, could you ask what I think?"

Li Ruofeng looked at Qin An in slight surprise; he hadn’t expected Qin An to speak up at this moment.

For Li Ruofeng, although he wasn’t entirely clear on Qin An’s purpose in coming this time, he did know Qin An’s temperament—Qin An would never come for no reason.

And now that the other side had even brought out Marshal Liu’s name, he had thought Qin An would have no way to intervene.

Lin Ruoyun furrowed his brows and shouted, "Outrageous! Since the founding of Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple, we have never done anything that ran counter to the Evil Extermination Bureau, and we have even earned illustrious military merit in battles against the former dynasty."

"And you, a man of the Evil Extermination Bureau, dare to meddle in the affairs of my Cyan Cloud Taoist Temple? Leave at once, or I will report your conduct to Your Majesty in Xuanjing City, and you will certainly suffer for it!"