Water elemental became a god, ultimately becoming the master of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers

Chapter 102 A Word to Defeat the Enemy

When everyone saw this, they suddenly realized.

It turns out that the weasel was chased here by this big black snake!

Cheng Bin shifted his toes and carefully backed away, returning to the group.

Lin Shouzhou's expression was solemn, his aura radiating outwards, his thoughts surging like a tide, as he confronted the giant black snake from afar.

This snake demon was clearly quite intelligent; it did not attack rashly but was testing and hesitating about something.

Lin Shouzhuo thought to himself.

"Strange. This black snake probably has a hundred years of cultivation, and its strength is no less than mine. If I were here alone tonight, I could simply run away if I couldn't defeat it, but not only would I be held back by the waterwheel, but I would also have to protect Old Chen, Sun Xiao, and the others..."

Lin Shouzhou's heart sank little by little.

Sun Xiao and the others also looked grim, gripping their weapons tightly. They exchanged glances, already prepared for the worst.

To everyone's surprise, Chen Shunan appeared quite relaxed, seemingly very confident in Coach Lin, and instead turned to comfort Sun Xiao and the others.

"Brothers, rest assured, who is Instructor Lin? Back then, his iron fists silenced all the heroes of Wuqing County. He was also the leader of the Lingguan Temple Fair, controlling the overall situation. Everyone in both the underworld and the legitimate world gave him face. He was even personally appointed by the temple keeper to wear the cloak of Lord Lingguan!"

Even if this demon is a true dragon from the seabed, what is there to fear? Just wait and see, everyone…”

These words practically lauded Lin Shouzhou to the skies.

Not only Sun Xiao and the others were dumbfounded.

Lin Shouzhou was also taken aback, and he couldn't help but wonder.

What silenced all the powerful figures was a group of second-rate fighters vying for territory and engaging in ruthless infighting. The reason they remained "silent" was only out of respect for Zhao Guangxi, and no other experts bothered with him.

Not to mention the so-called "head of the association," who was originally Lin Shouzhou's grandson Dou Dou, who was seriously ill and sought the blessing of the spirit official.

Lin Shouzhuo, disregarding his own reputation, visited local bigwigs in Wuqing County one by one under the guidance of Zhao Guangxi, exhausting countless favors in order to secure the position of head of the temple fair.

Once the temple fair ends, the term of office is automatically relinquished, just for good luck.

As for draping the statue of Lingguan with colorful decorations, that's something anyone with money can buy, as if it's something extremely rare!
But Lin Shouzhou and his companions knew the inside story, while the large black snake in the forest had no idea about the minds of these humans.

Clearly intimidated, it stood frozen in place, its tongue darting out like the wind, yet it seemed somewhat hesitant.

Did that person just call me a dragon from the deep sea?
The black snake thought to itself.

A chilling wind swept through the mass grave, and eerie will-o'-the-wisps flickered on and off.

A moment later, the large black snake slowly retreated, plowing the ground, crushing branches and shrubs, and leaving a large snake path.

Once the large black snake had gone far away and disappeared completely.

Everyone then turned around and looked at Chen Shunan.

Whether astonished, horrified, admiring, or helpless...

Lin Shouzhou walked to Chen Shunan's side, paused for a moment, and finally patted Chen Shunan on the shoulder, calmly saying,

"Old Chen, stop flattering me in the future."

I can't handle Lin.

After saying that, Lin Shouzhou walked to the waterwheel, took out his pipe and took three deep puffs of tobacco. His trembling hands finally returned to normal.

"Old Chen, you really have to admire me. I'm impressed that you could come up with such a solution."

"It's better to make that demon retreat without bloodshed."

"They say a word can deter a million men, and I didn't believe it before, but today I see there's some truth to it."

Sun Xiao and the others spoke in succession.

Chen Shunan chuckled and said nothing more.

Although the large black snake had also become a monster, in terms of strength, it was only comparable to a martial artist who could kill a thief, far inferior to the demonic fish that Chen Shunan had glimpsed in the water a couple of days ago.

Fortunately, Chen Shunan was cautious and always acted with care, concealing his true strength. This allowed him to encounter these demons for the first time, despite his ability to slay three thieves.

If they remain like Lin Shouzhou or even second-rate martial artists like Sun Xiao, then they will truly face perilous situations.

Now, without shedding blood, the enemy is defeated with eloquent words.

Everything is under control.

The carriages rumbled and the procession continued forward.

Sakano Tsudo is already in sight.

The crowd gradually forgot the danger and oppression brought by the giant black snake.

"Old Chen, the fifth rule, which is also the last one, is that when we get to the pharmacy, don't wander around aimlessly. Be respectful to everyone you meet. The customer who buys water is a master doctor who studied under the imperial physician Zhong Yuan and is his last disciple."

He was the chief military physician of Jiuzhen Hall in the capital; even Bai Shanren treated him with utmost respect.

Instructor Lin spoke at length, earnestly and earnestly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Shunan's heart stirred.

This imperial physician, Zhong Yuan, was a legendary figure in the capital. He became famous at a young age, possessed almost supernatural intelligence, and passed the imperial examination at the tender age of twenty.

Unfortunately, he suddenly developed an eye disease, which was delayed by an incompetent doctor, resulting in complete blindness in his left eye.

The Holy Dynasty has a law that those with deformed facial features are not allowed to serve as officials.

Zhong Yuan then resolved: "If I cannot become a good prime minister to save the world, I should at least become a good doctor to help people." After that, he studied medicine, practiced medicine to help the world, cured all kinds of diseases, and relieved plagues.

When the Emperor was on his southern tour, he suddenly fell ill with a headache. All the doctors were helpless, but Zhong Yuan cured him with just one prescription. He was then promoted to work in the Imperial Hospital.

Zhong Yuan also had a peculiar habit: he rarely accepted disciples. He did not accept those with handsome appearances, those who wanted to become officials, or those who were dull-witted.

As the last disciple of Imperial Physician Zhong Yuan, this customer who bought water must have a high status and extensive connections, so there's no need to overthink it.

No wonder even Lin Shou-chou cared so much about it.

Chen Shunan nodded and said, "I understand."

Lin Shouzhou didn't say much; he trusted Old Chen's character.

The moonlight was dim, and a damp river breeze rushed out from behind the mountain valley, then slipped into my trousers, making them feel chilly.

Lin Shouzhou turned around and looked in the direction where the large black snake had disappeared.

"How could such a strange creature appear near Sakano Tsudo? In the past, it was at most comparable to a second-rate martial artist!"

Lin Shouzhou felt a heavy weight in his heart. He took a deep drag on his pipe, and the sparks quickly consumed the tobacco, burning it to ashes.

Lin Shouzhou then exhaled a pair of white dragons from his nose with a heavy heart, thinking to himself, "It seems I need to ask Senior Zhou Qing for more manpower to get rid of this demon."

Otherwise, how can I feel at ease when Old Chen delivers water in the future?

……

Upon arriving at Banno Tsuto, the group headed straight for the pharmacy.

This pharmacy had no sign or name; it was just a large shop facing south, with its storefront on a street corner, and it was quite famous throughout Wuqing County.

They rarely see patients; they only sell prescription remedies and plasters.

They supplied goods to many pharmacies and private pharmacies both inside and outside the county.

The pharmacy had received advance notice from Lin Shou-chou and his group that they would be delivering water tonight.

They sent men to meet them early on, armed with weapons, numerous strongmen, and second-rate fighters carrying powerful crossbows.

"Brother Lin, I heard that you have finally broken through to the first-class realm. Congratulations!"

A middle-aged man with a square nose, large ears, and a thick beard walked out from the gatehouse. He greeted Lin Shouzhou warmly and led him to the pharmacy.

Chen Shunan glanced at the man again.

This person is quite strong, and his aura is even stronger than Lin Shouzhou's. He is also a first-class master with many years of experience.

It makes sense. For a pharmacy to do such a big business and consume this whole truckload of Eight Treasures Mercury, it must have some powerful figures to keep things under control.

Chen Shunan and his group waited outside the pharmacy for a while. A manager-like figure saw Chen Shunan, a stranger, asked him a few questions, and then withdrew.

The strongmen on both sides, including the hidden sentries, also glanced at Chen Shunan a few times.

I took note of Chen Shunan's appearance and scent.

"Alright, move the water in."

A moment later, Lin Shouzhou came out.

The group worked quickly and efficiently, fetching buckets and filling them with water with practiced ease.

Chen Shunan picked out two half-buckets of Eight Treasures Mercury and followed the others into the pharmacy.

The pharmacy had a rather complicated layout, with a different view at every turn. Each room had glass windows, covered with plain silk books as partitions, giving it a very stylish feel.

Before long, the rich aroma of medicinal herbs and pills filled the air.

Chen Shunan frowned; he detected a strange, fishy odor within the fragrance.

It was somewhat similar to the weasel and the big black snake I encountered earlier that night.

Faintly, Chen Shunan could also hear wild howls and hisses coming from the soles of his feet.

Chen Shunan's heart skipped a beat.

Is this huge pharmacy capturing demons to test medicines, or even killing demons to refine elixirs?!

Stepping into a secluded room resembling an alchemy workshop, a wave of heat hits you.

Doctors and apprentices dressed in plain clothes hurried through the crowd.

Some held pestles to scoop medicine, some stirred the ointment, and some controlled the fire with their palms.

Grinding millstones, mortars, pots for draining medicine, wooden basins for dipping in wax... all sorts of tools, varied and categorized.

Unlike the cauldron-shaped or gourd-shaped alchemy furnaces we are familiar with.

The alchemy furnace here is shaped like a pagoda, with a roaring fire burning inside the furnace at the bottom, and various small chambers of different sizes above, where viscous medicinal liquid boils and sublimates.

The furnace walls were glowing red, and as Chen Shunan passed in front of the alchemy furnace, the hairs on his body seemed to be scorched.

Everyone was busy and enthusiastic, each doing their own job.

In a daze, this alchemy room gave Chen Shunan a sense of déjà vu, like a production line from his previous life.

"Pour the Eight Treasures Mercury over here."

Lin Shouzhou pointed to the water pool made of earth and bricks next to the alchemy furnace and said.

As Chen Shunan unloaded the bucket and poured out the water, his gaze fell upon two large iron cages partially covered by bamboo mats in the dim light not far away.

He seemed to see something, his pupils contracted sharply, and his face showed astonishment.

Then they saw a large iron cage containing a blackish-blue turtle and a spotted deer kneeling on the ground with its branching antlers cut off.

The two demons were on their last breaths, emanating a strong stench of blood.

"Old Chen?"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind Chen Shunan, interrupting his thoughts.

Chen Shunan turned around and saw a man dressed in an official robe stepping over the threshold and walking towards him with a smile.

"Golden Needle Plum?"

Upon seeing this person, Chen Shunan was taken aback.

Only then did Chen Shunan learn from Sun Xiao and the others that Jinzhen Li was the last disciple of the imperial physician Zhong Yuan, and also the alchemist hired by the owner of this large pharmacy at great expense.

Jinzhen Li laughed and said, "When I saw your name on the list that Lin Shouzhou handed over, I thought it was someone with the same name."

But then I thought, Old Chen, you work at the gravel well, right? Congratulations! ...By the way, I heard you encountered a snake demon on your way here. Did things go wrong?"

Several burning gazes fell on Chen Shunan's back.

Chen Shunan explained the relationship between the two to Lin Shouzhuo, Sun Xiao, and the others.

When they learned that Jinzhen Li was actually invited by Old Madam Zhang to treat Chen Shun'an after he fell into the water, Sun Xiao, Cheng Bin, and the others suddenly realized what was going on and looked at Chen Shun'an with a sour expression.

With Old Chen's background, he knows everyone wherever he goes.

But it's all good. We lost a top-notch expert, Lin Shouzhou, and we got a shrewd and resourceful Chen Shunan. It's all good.

Lin Shouzhou took the bucket from Chen Shunan and gestured for Chen Shunan to go and "catch up" while they did the work.

Chen Shunan did not refuse, but clasped his hands slightly and walked to Jinzhen Li's side.

"You, Golden Needle Li, I only knew you were the divine doctor of Wuqing, I never imagined you had such a powerful background?"

Chen Shunan joked.

(End of this chapter)