Am I a god-tier talent in all my professions?

Chapter 192 Rescuing Ruijia from Dire Straits

Lu Cang pressed his head down with one hand and twirled the dagger in the other.

This guy's name is Dilau.

"No, don't kill me."

"Don't want to die? Then let's see how you behave."

Lu Cang's malice has materialized.

"Fear and Oppression (Tier 4) (LV: 301)"

Mental magic can be learned by a level 3 mage.

Although the Malice Aura that Iz used on herself was a fourth-tier spell, there is actually a lower third-tier version of this spell.

Lu Cang naturally learned it as well.

Di Lao looked up and met Lu Cang's gaze, feeling as if he were in darkness.

I saw a pair of chilling eyes.

"what!!!!"

Through contact, Lu Cang felt the magic flowing into the man's body and sensed his physical condition.

The gallbladder... is it really ruptured?

Is it that scary?

Lu Cang had no intention of healing him; he simply plunged the dagger into the ground next to his neck.

"Choose."

"I...I will tell you!"

Dillow endured the excruciating pain, gritting his teeth.

“Ruijia, Ruijia…we have indeed taken her…”

"Just the king?"

He hesitated for a moment, but saw Lu Cang's indifferent eyes in the cold glint reflected from the dagger.

"No! It's not just the king!"

"When did it start? How many people were involved? Which high-ranking officials were infiltrated? What were your roles in this? What is the plan behind this list of you, your strongholds, your numbers, and... why are there so many skin snatchers?"

"Tell me everything."

Lu Cang's voice was icy, and his eyes showed no pity whatsoever.

Perhaps, even if I speak out, he will kill me.

We must find a way to maneuver!

And this monster Zhou...

Bang!
The moment that thought arose in his mind, all ten of his fingers were severed at the root!

"Perhaps I forgot to mention it."

"I have a little knowledge of psychology, so I can usually see through a person's lies."

"I also know about the other colleagues you've placed in the palace. The prince's second uncle and third uncle are your colleagues, aren't they?"

"I also know that your skin-stealing colleagues are in the four secret rooms under the clock tower."

"If you're not willing to provide genuine hospitality, someone else will."

"Then we can drag your corpse to find the next person, it'll be the same..."

Lu Cang spoke each word clearly, no longer pressing down on his head.

Instead, he sat on the table, casually raised his hand, and the dagger returned to his grasp.

He used the blade of a dagger to shave his nails.

His demeanor was relaxed and carefree.

But his entire being exuded an aura of invincibility and impeccable skill.

"Of course, if you obediently tell the truth, I can also swear to give you two hours until you leave this city, and my colleagues and I will not pursue you or harm a hair on your head."

"Once you leave the city, it's up to you to see how well you can escape."

Lu Cang's tone was indifferent, which gave him a way out.

"Are you... serious?"

Lu Cang glanced at the man kneeling on the ground: "I swear by the principles of battle that if I do not keep my promise, I am a cowardly warrior."

"If you feel that's not enough."

Lu Cang raised his dagger: "Then I'll find the next person."

air.

Quiet.

This vow is indeed insufficient.

However, Dillow had no other choice...

At worst, Lu Cang can kill him and then go find the others.

"I...I'll tell you everything."

"Okay, let's begin. I'll ask questions, and you'll answer."

Lu Cang asked, and he answered.

With a high-ranking member of the Molting Rose organization present, we did indeed gain a lot of intelligence.

The entire region of Erotis was under his control.

As for why there are so many skin snatchers... it's because his parents found a special ruin where there was a ritual array for changing jobs.

With the aid of that job-changing ritual, by chanting a specific incantation, anyone can be changed into a Skin Stealer.

The secret document is no longer needed.

There's actually such a ritual?
However, it is said that the reason why ancient professions are different from those of today is partly due to the loss of the corresponding job-changing incantations.

On the other hand, it is also because the job transfer ceremony has changed and is incomplete.

The ritual array used for job change in the past is completely different from the ritual array used today.

The so-called secret scroll seems to be a portable, one-time job-change ritual array...

"The Skin-Snatcher's Job Change Ritual"

It's a pity, this profession looks lucrative.

But in reality, there are still many limitations.

Since the purpose of the attack was to capture the enemy's stronghold, Lu Cang had already done some research on the Skin Stealer profession beforehand.

They not only extracted a lot of information from the prisoner.

Furthermore, they also rummaged through a lot of information about the Skin Snatchers in the White Tower...

"Skin Snatcher"

Level 1 Profession Skill: Skinning.

Using this technique, you can easily and completely peel off the outer skin of a creature.

In addition, there is the skill of "wearing a skin".

This is the Skin Stealer's core skill, and more abilities are unlocked as the Skin Stealer's level increases.

As for the restrictions on skin snatchers...

First: It is difficult for the skin-stealer to hold multiple jobs. If he does hold multiple jobs, then the target whose skin is stolen must also have a corresponding part-time job.

For example, if a level 3 skin hunter is a level 2 mage, then if they want to wear a new skin, that skin must also have the level 2 mage class, otherwise they cannot wear it.

Second: If a skin stealer wears a skin of a higher level than themselves, they can only exert the same level of strength as the skin stealer.

For example, a level 4 skin stealer who possesses the skin of a level 5 warrior can only utilize the abilities of a level 4 warrior at most.

Third: Skin needs regular maintenance, and its ability will not only not increase, but will continue to decline over time.

Fourth: Those who steal skin cannot wear the same skin for a long time. As for how long a skin can be worn, it depends on the level of cultivation of the skin stealer and the maintenance of the skin.

There are still quite a few restrictions.

But its advantages... are equally strong.

Once you put on that skin, you will have all the abilities that the person who was skinned in life possessed.

That alone is enough to cover up most of the shortcomings of this profession.

However, once the skin-stealer puts on that skin, it also means that they can only use the abilities of that skin and cannot use any other abilities.

However, high-level skin snatchers can shed their skin quickly and switch between different skins multiple times... so the limitations aren't that great.

Where was that ceremony held?

"Let's continue."

……

It seems we really made the right choice.

Anyone who can impersonate the king, even if he is just a puppet, should know a lot of information.

The Kingdom of Ruijia is not only plagued by a corrupt king; many high-ranking ministers have also been infiltrated.

Moreover, the timing was exactly shortly before the month of her death.

Shortly after they gradually gained control of Riga, Riga was struck by a monster horde...

But later, Izzy cracked the monster tide, which prevented their decades-long plan from being destroyed.

Otherwise, all the hard work of gaining control over Ruijia would be in vain, which would be a heavy blow to the Molting Rose.

"But what I never expected... just when we finally broke through the monster tide, some damned thieves robbed our treasure vault!"

As he spoke, his emotions involuntarily became agitated.

Originally, he should have had a share of those treasures, as the son of the cult leader!
But the excitement that had just begun to build was completely extinguished when she saw Lu Cang's cold gaze.

……

Dylau provided information about all the believers in Erotis.

They also handed over a list.

This list contains the names of all the hidden skin snatchers throughout Erotis and even several nearby countries.

Lu Cang glanced at it.

That's true.

As for the other information, I managed to get a clear answer...

"Fine, leave all your storage items behind."

"you can go now."

Upon hearing Lu Cang's words, he didn't foolishly ask again: You won't kill me?
Instead, he immediately removed all his storage items.

He turned and ran out of the room!

Lu Cang watched this scene but did not give chase.

Instead, she said, "Luluwei, did you see that?"

"Help me find everyone on this list."

Luluwei's thoughts revealed a hint of unhappiness: "You're being way too demanding."

Lu Cang appeared outside the palace like a streak of light.

She gave a helpless smile: "Sister Luluwei, please help me."

cut……

Are you a child or not?
Sometimes she's as mature as a shrewd person, and other times she's as innocent and adorable as an ordinary child.

Luluwei's senses remained locked on Di Lao.

Lu Cang's senses were also shared with Luluwei, locking down Di Lao...

"All by myself..."

"No, no one can escape alone!"

"They will definitely be waiting for me outside the city."

"I need to find some help! Bian Lun! Yes, Bian Lun's strength might be enough to help me stall for time!"

Di Lao was terrified, his face turned ashen, he was in excruciating pain, and all ten of his fingers were broken.

At this moment, there was no time for him to recover from his injuries; he could only drag his crippled body and seek a glimmer of hope.

crackling——

At this moment, the sky above Erotis was covered with dark clouds, and there were faint flashes of lightning.

Di Lao flew hastily, but dared not fly too fast or too high, for fear of being watched.

He ran with all his might toward a palace.

His good brother, Bian Lun, should be there!
boom--

But suddenly a thunderbolt struck!
But they discovered that the reflection of the thunder in the hall was a bloody image.

The palace was protected by restrictions, and his senses could not penetrate it directly.

Di Lao was alarmed.

But still clinging to a sliver of hope, they arrived at the palace and pushed open the door.

However, what she saw was Bian Lun, who was nailed directly to the wall.

Bian Lun's corpse was still clutching the giant sword.

But his eyes were already lifeless as he was pinned to the wall by an iron spear.

The skin of a level 5 warrior.

There was no sign of resistance whatsoever; it was clear that he had been killed in a single blow.

"Bian... Bian Lun!"

Di Lao ran away again!

However, a sudden storm broke out.

"And, and Si Zuo!" As if he had thought of another lifeline, he quickly took off!
They arrived at another palace at lightning speed!
However, we are not close yet.

My senses immediately detected a pool of blood...

The ground was littered with corpses, the corpses of his followers!

They've already fought their way here?
If you look further ahead, you will see a child with eyes as still as dead water.

Lu Cang watched as the other party's death date approached.

Death date: 1 hour
I did say I wouldn't attack you, but that was after I had adjusted your death date.

You only have one hour left to live.

You died of natural causes, so you can't blame me for killing you.

Lu Cang was also very curious.

How exactly will this person, whose death is predetermined, die?

I saw Lu Cang's face again.

He was so scared he lost his mind!

Escape in the opposite direction at top speed!

Who else can we turn to?

Sila?

Aifa?

They hurriedly fled to one of the bell towers and entered the tower.

However, what they saw was a figure that had been impaled on the ground.

Seeing the people coming from behind, Lu Cang pulled out the spear that was stuck in the ground.

He turned to look at Di Lao and said, "Heh, you really like to keep chasing after me."

"You're that eager to find me?"

ghost……

This person is a ghost!
Why is he always there no matter where I go?
why!
Watching Di Lao escape again, Leng Qingying hung upside down from the chandelier and asked Lu Cang, "Are you really not going to kill him?"

Lu Cang shook his head: "I won't kill him."

“I have made a promise to my warrior code. If I kill him in the city, I am not a brave warrior.”

Leng Qingying whispered, "Are you?"

boom--

Thunder and lightning.

A torrential downpour began in the city.

Dillow was like a madman, searching everywhere for someone who could save him!

But wherever he went.

All that remained was a pool of blood, corpses, and... that child.

How could this be?

"No...there's more!"

boom--

Under the thunder, he hurriedly arrived at a secluded little house in the city.

Inside the cabin, there was a solitary ritual array.

At least, get the message out...

boom!
A flash of lightning illuminated the entire house.

Only then did he realize that in a dark corner of the house, there was a child with cold eyes, staring at him lifelessly.

The child stood up.

Walk to the center of the ceremony, crouch down, and touch the ceremony with your hands.

I didn't expect there to be a ceremony here.

If I hadn't been paying close attention to him, I wouldn't have known there was such a setup here.

From the ceremony, Lu Cang obtained some information from Ruijia, which was far away.

Sure enough, this liaison ceremony was to contact Ruijia.

Then, Lu Cang looked at the people beside him.

"Death date - 1 minute"

Lu Cang had no intention of making a move; he simply watched the person in front of him quietly.

I want to see how he died.

"you!"

Why are you forcing me like this!

"If you let me go, just let me go... I promise I'll never bother you again!"

Lu Cang said calmly, "I'll let you go."

"You can leave now."

"No matter what, I will not continue to hunt you down. Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, I will not hunt you down."

Lu Cang's tone was calm, but very sincere.

Unexpectedly, the other party's emotions suddenly fluctuated, and they roared in anger, "Are you going to keep toying with me! How long are you going to keep toying with me!"

"Since you're going to play with me!"

"I'll make sure you don't get your way!"

His tone gradually became frantic, and his eyes bulged outwards, almost popping out of their sockets.

"After lingering on for so long, I now understand! You never intended for me to live!"

"Death date - 5 seconds"

"Since you want me to die so badly..."

"There's no need for you to do it!"

boom!
Suddenly, he thrust his knee forward! His head also slammed down towards his knee!

A shattering sound rang out!

Lu Cang saw the soul leave the body.

He committed suicide.

"Suicide...?"

"Indeed, it's an unoriginal way to die."

but.

Lu Cang stared at Gui Ling's death date.

This death date is remarkably punctual...

The opponent is a level 5 skin snatcher, whose original death date was 30 years later.

And when being stared at by oneself.

Every second could hasten his death by a month.

Cutting off all ten of his fingers would hasten his death by ten years.

You only need to stare at one person for a long time.

He will die naturally.

They won't even leave a trace...

After all, what does a person's natural death have to do with them?
After Di Lao's death, Chi Cheng's figure also appeared.

"So... he committed suicide?"

"Is your tolerance for stress that low?"

Lu Cang smiled with a hint of helplessness: "Perhaps the followers of cults are all a bit extreme in their mentality."

Swah——

Another figure descended.

Kumironi appeared beside the group: "However, the information we've gathered is indeed beyond our expectations..."

"Unexpectedly, the vast Kingdom of Ruijia has become a stronghold of a cult, and we were completely unaware of it."

I originally thought it was just Ruijia having an affair with the Church of Death.

Little did they expect that the entire Ruijia had been completely overrun!
Lu Cang looked at the corpse on the ground.

I couldn't help but think of the King of Loren.

If Lotdan heard this news, he would probably be grinning from ear to ear.

They were originally planning to rack their brains to figure out how to deal with Ruijia and prevent her from launching a war invasion.

But unexpectedly, Ruijia's own base was raided.

What a chaotic world it really is.

Although the people I've met so far have been relatively friendly, everything I see now reflects the world's unease and instability.

Monsters roam freely, their lairs invade, cults flourish, and the nation's order is in jeopardy...

Lulu asked, "Are we going to Ruijia?"

Kumironi's tone was full of helplessness: "We have no choice but to go, but I guess what happened in Elotis has already been known to Rega."

"If they really seize core power, we may be facing an entire country."

Leng Qingying asked, "Can't we just release the information directly and expose that their king is an imposter?"

Kumiloni shook his head: "As long as they insist on denying it, even if we present them with real information, they will insist it's fake."

"Although it can have some effect on public opinion, it is ultimately just a small war of words."

Chi Cheng nodded seriously: "That's right. Most of the time, the principles of this world need to be understood through force."

"Furthermore, even if the enemy country provides a lot of evidence to say that our king is an imposter or a fake, do you think normal citizens would believe it?"

Leng Qingying thought for a moment, and realized that Lottedan was a fake...

It's really possible.

He said earnestly, "Maybe they'll believe it."

Chum arrived late after everyone had discussed it.

Chum: "Actually, there is another key issue. If we get bogged down in public opinion for too long... the other side might find an opportunity to run away."

The Kingdom of Ruijia is not something they cannot give up.

Arguing for so long about who's telling the truth and who's lying is pointless; by then, everyone else would have already left.

Akari: "So... let's go."

"I just killed all the cultists that Luluwei found."

Chum also said, "I have contacted the local church leaders to handle the aftermath."

Lu Cang nodded slightly: "Mm."

Are we going to Ruijia again?
Unexpectedly, it hasn't been long since then, and I have to go and save Ruijia from dire straits again.

It really was a rollercoaster ride.

I heard that Ruijia's church has received a new batch of goods.

A molting rose capable of stealing a kingdom.

Stealing some treasures from the church's forbidden sanctuary while we're at it seems quite reasonable.

How hateful this molting rose is!

We must wipe them out completely!

……

After leaving Erotis, Chi Cheng did some cleanup and then, together with Luluwei, headed to several nearby cities.

After chopping up all the skin snatchers recorded on the list, they caught up with the main force of Lu Cang and his group.

As for trivial matters such as handling the scene and appeasing the public, Lu Cang and his team do not need to take care of them.

As Lu Cang left, he also took with him the files left behind by the skin snatchers.

These bloody documents, written on human skin, actually recorded quite a few interesting things.

such as……

The method of burning flesh and scorching the body.

A highly twisted combat technique that involves sacrificing one's own flesh and blood to gain greater vitality.

This is a method to enhance the combat power of temporary bursts.

On the contrary...

It suits me quite well?
It has a fast self-healing ability; even if it sacrifices its flesh and blood, it can regenerate instantly.

Moreover, this "burning flesh and scorching the body" is a one-time event, and it is not a continuous burning process. After recovery from the burning once, the enhanced qi and blood can be maintained for a long time.

In addition, there are many analyses and explorations about flesh, skin, and bones.

Having read many of the profound studies at the White Tower, and the Church of Death's teachings on death and the soul—these kinds of evil tomes about the skin and flesh—have a certain charm.

Lu Cang, flying in mid-air, opened the dossier, which was made of human skin and written in blood.

As Leng Qingying watched Lu Cang learn the skinning method with great interest, she couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine.

Kumironi also looked at Lu Cang with a worried expression.

Shouldn't we do something about Lu Cang...?

In any case, one should not learn the art of skinning people in front of the judge and the high priest of life.

(End of this chapter)