And the greatest benefit it brought was allowing Qin An to step directly into the Element Transformation Realm.

The Element Transformation Realm is where the Void Essence turns into liquid within the body. Whether in terms of strength or density, it’s countless times better than gaseous Void Essence, truly a qualitative change.

Qin An could even feel that at this moment, he might be able to slay someone at the Initial Success of the Element Transformation Realm.

"Now, the next step requires improving the Butcher and Blacksmith professions, but my demon spirits are not sufficient. I didn’t expect that breaking through to the Element Transformation Realm would require five demon spirits."

Two hundred demon fragments, plus three demon spirits, a total of five, were spent by Qin An without a trace.

If Qin An intends to continue cultivating the talents of a Butcher and Blacksmith, he will inevitably lack demon spirits for deduction.

Without demon spirits for deduction, even if he trains these two professions to level 19, it wouldn’t be of any use to Qin An.

Qin An thought about it and decided to seek out Zhu Xueshuang to inquire about the corresponding tasks.

But before that, he thought he might wait a little longer.

After all, according to what was previously discussed with Chen Liuyun, if he reached the Element Transformation Realm, just leaking this news out would warrant waiting for news from Bai Lingfeng’s side.

Perhaps becoming a Forbidden Land Envoy would be more beneficial to him.

Thinking of this, Qin An first went to see Zhu Xueshuang, vaguely revealing his Element Transformation Realm status, causing Zhu Xueshuang to be greatly astonished, before returning to his residence.

"The time is still early, I should first practice my Butcher proficiency. Anyway, it won’t be until the Butcher is about to level up that Bai Lingfeng will send someone to find me."

With that in mind, Qin An pondered no more and then began heading towards the butcher shop.

...

While Qin An continued to cultivate his Butcher profession proficiency, Zhu Xueshuang looked at the empty yard, still unable to accept that Qin An had reached the Element Transformation Realm.

"He has only been in Tianyun Dao for such a short time and already reached the level of the Element Transformation Realm, it’s simply unbelievable. No, I must inform Mr. Li about this and let him determine Qin An’s future."

Zhu Xueshuang did not linger for long and then set aside the packet in her hand, getting up to head towards Li Moyun’s location.

Li Moyun was in the midst of brewing tea.

He was now welcoming a rather special guest.

Though Chen Liuyun was only at the Element Transformation Realm, sitting alongside Li Moyun seemed completely natural.

This scenario felt quite peculiar.

"Lord Chen, what urgent matter brings you to the Evil Extermination Bureau this time?" Li Moyun inquired.

Chen Liuyun smiled faintly, drank the tea Li Moyun handed over, and said, "Mr. Li, no formalities needed, just call me Chen Liuyun. This time, I’ve come by the order of Lord Bai to check on Qin An’s situation. After all, Qin An has caused quite a few incidents, and Lord Bai is concerned about his safety."

Li Moyun was slightly taken aback, then nodded, "He indeed encountered tremendous danger recently, almost getting killed by three Element Transformation Realm Bird Demons, but he cleverly dragged them underwater, eventually turning the tables and defeating them."

With this, Li Moyun pushed a packet along the table to Chen Liuyun.

Chen Liuyun was slightly surprised.

Coming by happened to be on his way, just to inquire about Qin An’s condition.

But unexpectedly, he heard such explosive news.

Chen Liuyun swallowed, picked up the packet, and examined the contents carefully.

After reading through the contents thoroughly, his mouth twitched slightly.

"Mr. Li, are you sure the records here are accurate? A Great Success in Void Shattering Realm overcoming adversity, killing three Element Transformation Realm Bird Demons, even though they were dragged underwater, impairing their combat abilities, this seems almost impossible."

Li Moyun nodded solemnly, "At the first sight of this packet, I found it hard to believe, but all Silver Dao Marshals and Tong Daoshuai involved in this task confirmed it as fact."

Here, Li Moyun paused briefly, his eyes shining.

"Could you please inform Lord Bai, there’s no need to force Qin An into the Forbidden Land Envoy role, why not let him be a Dao Marshal, even if just a Patrolling Mountain Marshal."

Chen Liuyun, having come to terms with the reality, shook his head, "Mr. Li, I understand your intentions better than anyone; you wish for Qin An to become part of the Third Prince’s faction."

"However, the emperor awarded a decree stating that those who join as Forbidden Land Envoy are not influenced by the royal family and only follow the emperor’s orders. I believe you understand the significance of this decree better than anyone."

Li Moyun sighed and could only nod, "How could I not understand, but if Lord Bai insists on Qin An joining as a Forbidden Land Envoy, then let it be. However, Qin An is still some way from the Element Transformation Realm; I reckon it’ll be quite a while."

Chen Liuyun nodded in agreement, "It’s okay, Lord Bai can wait. He knows Qin An is currently just at Great Success in Void Shattering Realm, needing time to reach the Element Transformation Realm, and this time won’t be short, the higher you go, the tougher it becomes."

The two drank several cups of tea, with Chen Liuyun understanding Qin An’s situation well and preparing to head back to report to Bai Lingfeng.

Just then, a series of urgent knocking sounds echoed.

Li Moyun frowned slightly before speaking.

"Who is it?"

Outside, Zhu Xueshuang’s voice answered.

"Mr. Li, I have important matters to report to you."

Li Moyun replied, "Come in and speak."

Zhu Xueshuang pushed the door open without hesitation, slightly taken aback upon seeing Li Moyun and Chen Liuyun.

But she did not ask any questions, instead bowing her head with clenched fists.

"It concerns Qin An."

Li Moyun raised an eyebrow, "If it’s concerning Qin An, as I guessed, he has been indulging daily in the Confidential Library recently, the very model of idle behavior, how could there be news concerning him?"

In his words, there was a hint of teasing—not in the slightest bit discontented. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Because they both understood, Qin An’s seemingly idle behavior actually followed his own logic.

And he was absolutely correct in doing so.

Zhu Xueshuang cast a glance at Chen Liuyun, inquiring silently if she could speak here.

Li Moyun waved his hand, "Lord Chen isn’t an outsider, speak freely; he’s quite interested in Qin An’s affairs too."

Zhu Xueshuang felt puzzled inside.

She recognized Chen Liuyun, knowing he once served as Xunyang Prefecture’s General Mansion and eventually left for Tianyun Dao.

Moreover, he did so alongside Qin An.

But for reasons unknown to her, Chen Liuyun could sit for tea with Li Moyun.

Perplexed as she was, she spoke candidly, steering the conversation back to Qin An.

"Reporting to Mr. Li, Qin An has broken through to Initial Entry in the Element Transformation Realm."

The words hung in the air, rendering the already silent room even quieter; one could hear a pin drop.

The teacup in Li Moyun’s hand dropped and shattered into pieces; Chen Liuyun was also stunned.

His motion to pick up the cup froze mid-air, as if struck by lightning.

Zhu Xueshuang had anticipated this reaction, so she remained silent, waiting patiently for them to recover.

Li Moyun was the first to collect himself.

Drawing a deep breath, Li Moyun inquired, "Are you sure?"

Zhu Xueshuang nodded gravely.

Only then did Li Moyun’s face show a sense of bewildered loss.

Moments ago, both believed it would take Qin An a long time to break through to the Element Transformation Realm, yet reality ruthlessly corrected them.

Li Moyun was about to say something to break the silence.

But just at that moment, he heard a sound and turned to see Chen Liuyun standing up.

"Lord Chen, you’re leaving so soon?"

Li Moyun queried.

Chen Liuyun nodded lightly, "Now that he’s reached the Element Transformation Realm, he qualifies—I’m heading to see him now..."