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

Chapter 11 Medicinal Bath
"Compared to the previous two days, I delivered to more than ten more households today, taking a detour of more than ten miles, but the time spent was almost the same."

It was late at night, and there were few pedestrians on the street.

When the alley was deserted, Chen Shunan took three steps at a time, sometimes moving like a dragon crossing a river, sometimes like a falling leaf, leaving only a gray shadow on the street.

Once he stepped out of the alley, he reverted to being an ordinary, unremarkable old man.

"I've really worked my muscles to the limit today. This hard job of delivering water is actually quite enjoyable!"

Chen Shunan's leg muscles were sore at the moment, especially the large tendon in his groin, which was throbbing with pain!
This reminded Chen Shunan of some exhaustive fitness methods from his previous life, which involved repeatedly pushing physiological limits, tearing muscles, anchoring new boundaries, and climbing to another peak!
"Joints are like machine wheels, and one must fathom the force within... What does this mean?"

Chen Shunan's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

When she got home, the lights were on and Wan Niang was waiting for her.

Chen Shunan threw his sweat-soaked shirt, now stained with salt, into a bucket, washed up briefly, and went into the main room.

On the table were two roast chickens, a bowl of braised pig's trotters, a mound of fine rice, and a small cup of wine.

"I won't drink tonight. Wan Niang, go boil some water and prepare my medicinal bath."

Chen Shunan casually ordered him around.

When Wan Niang saw the medicine packet that Chen Shunan had placed on the table, she responded, wiped her hands with her apron, picked up the medicine packet, and hurried off to gather firewood and boil water.

After the meal, take a break to digest.

In the bedroom, steam rose and water splashed.

Chen Shunan sat naked in the wooden tub, the 'Eight Treasures Strength-Boosting Soup' emitting a pungent, strong medicinal smell.

Wan Niang frequently added hot water for Chen Shun'an to maintain the optimal temperature for the medicine to be absorbed.

The medicinal effects evaporate.

Chen Shunan began to sweat profusely, especially as time went by, it felt as if tiny steel needles were pricking his fascia and Achilles tendon, soft yet cunning, causing him to involuntarily show a look of pain.

The 'Eight Treasures Replenishing Strength Soup' is not as precious as the Turtle and Deer Two Immortals Ointment. The so-called eight treasures are just some common tonic herbs. It is a medicinal soup commonly used by martial artists to restore qi and blood and relieve fatigue.

One dose costs 1 tael of silver, and can be divided into several days of medicinal baths depending on the situation.

After all, if Chen Shunan had to use up a whole dose every day, he wouldn't be far from going bankrupt.

"Hey bro, shall I give you a shoulder massage?"

Wan Niang was about to leave with the bucket of water when she suddenly noticed Chen Shunan's twitching face.

"Wan Niang, you know massage?"

"No. But when I saw Jinzhen Li treating you that day, I secretly learned a few moves while he was massaging you, even though it was just a formality."

"Okay, you give it a try."

Wan Niang walked behind Chen Shunan, stretching out her hands, her movements somewhat clumsy.

Occasionally, he would even mimic the motion of rubbing with the thenar eminence and the base of his palm, making circular motions.

However, in terms of effectiveness, it certainly cannot compare to medical masters like Jinzhen Li.

Fortunately, something is better than nothing.

After the initial soreness from myofascial stretching, an indescribable sense of comfort follows.

Chen Shunan suddenly relaxed.

Wan Niang's hands were not particularly delicate or smooth.

Even the fingertips are covered with calluses and scars, some of them are rough.

This suddenly reminded Chen Shunan of the fourth wife who was accidentally killed by the Tianjin hero.

quickly,

Exhaustion washed over him, and Chen Shunan slowly drifted off to sleep.

Another series of dreamlike whispers echoed in Chen Shunan's ears...

[Wish +8]

[Wish: 25]

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Shunan suddenly woke up.

Then the sky began to ripple like a fish's belly, and the first rooster crowed.

"He actually slept all night?"

Chen Shunan's back trembled, his feet lightly touched the bottom of the bucket, and he leaped off the bucket.

Looking back, the medicinal soup was almost colorless, with only some impurities remaining.

Clearly, the absorption of the medicinal bath was excellent, almost completely squeezing out the value of the 'Eight Treasures Replenishing Strength Soup'.

and……

My joints felt itchy, and a surge of vital energy was quietly flowing through my bone marrow.

Chen Shunan merely clenched his fists slightly, and a gust of wind swirled around him, accompanied by the humming sound of his bones.

Chen Shunan's eyes lit up.

"The medicinal bath was actually that effective? Breaking into the second-tier level seems to be just around the corner in the next day or two?!"

Given Chen Shunan's past martial arts aptitude, it would have been impossible for him to absorb the medicinal properties so efficiently.

Getting three or four out of ten is already pretty good.

After all, being able to eat, sleep, and gain weight is also a kind of martial arts talent!
Chen Shunan is able to do this now because of the ability of the Divine Physician Qing Ji, who can stretch his tendons and meridians and change his physical constitution!

"However, I also put in a lot of hard work and sweat, and it is true that diligence is rewarded by heaven!"

Chen Shunan was filled with emotion.

……

After breakfast, I went out to work.

Pushing the waterwheel, Chen Shunan arrived at Yinding Bridge and saw Ahua beating hemp. Ahua pushed off the ground and twisted his body, like a startled sparrow, swinging his tiger-headed club in a wide arc again and again.

The staff left a blur, and the sound of it cutting through the air was sharp and high-pitched, startling people so much that their eardrums vibrated.

They beat the three men, Qingpi and Ma, until they were rolling on the ground, their faces bruised and swollen, their clothes tattered, and their bodies covered with bruises from sticks.

"You dog, how dare you bully my humble abode!"

"Big brother, spare me! Big brother, spare me! I'm not a dog, I'm worse than a pig or a dog!"

"Who's your older brother?!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Ancestor, you are my ancestor!"

Three blows shatter the scoundrel's soul; I am trash, not human.

If Ahua hadn't held back and not aimed for vital points, these three men with green skin and hemp would probably have been shattered to pieces and died long ago.

Chen Shunan released the waterwheel handle and walked over here.

The water was gushing out from under Qingpi Ma and the others, and it was still quite hot.

The dented teapot lay to one side, and quicklime was scattered all over the ground.

obviously,
Ahua listened to Chen Shunan's advice and kept it firmly in mind.

This practice has proven to be true!
In the market, passersby and vendors on both sides looked normal, pretending not to see the tragic scene.

No one came to mediate the fight, and no one reported it to the authorities.

Let's just fight evil with evil, and violence with violence.

"Uncle Chen, you've arrived?"

Upon seeing Chen Shunan, Ahua stopped what he was doing, spat on the face of the pockmarked man, and said,

"Uncle, what do you suggest we do? If that doesn't satisfy you, I'll teach you another set of stick techniques."

"No, no! Mr. Chen, we were wrong!" X3
When Qingpi Ma saw Chen Shunan, he knew perfectly well that Chen Shunan had asked Ahua to treat him!
Although he cursed the old man in his heart for his lack of martial ethics, Qingpi Ma's face was full of fear, and he wept bitterly.

He got up immediately, moved his knees to kneel down beside Chen Shunan's feet, and wiped Chen Shunan's shoes with his mouth.

"Master Chen, my Qingpi Ma is just a boil on a rat's tail; it oozes pus when you pinch it. It will only dirty your hands, Master Chen. I hope you will be magnanimous and just ignore what I said!"

Chen Shunan's lips curled up in a slight smile, but his eyes remained icy cold, and he said nothing.

Seeing this, Ahua tightened his grip on the tiger-headed club and walked over with a sinister grin.

Seeing this, despair gradually appeared in the eyes of the three men, including Qingpi Ma.

"That's all."

Chen Shunan spoke softly, and the three men, including Qingpi Ma, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Break one leg for each of them."

"Huh?! Please—"

Qingpi Ma's eyes widened suddenly.

However, the next moment, the tiger-headed club, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind, slammed into the knees of the three men, including Qingpi Ma.

Click!

Click!

Click!

Three sounds of bones cracking rang out, and blood immediately stained the ground red.

Fortunately, perhaps because the Qianning delegation was about to visit the emperor, the muddy and uneven streets of Wuqing County became much drier and smoother overnight, and were even paved with stone slabs.

So that the blood and mud don't mix...

It's easier to clean up now.

The three men, Qingpi and Ma, hugged their legs and howled incessantly.

Chen Shunan took out a few taels of silver from his purse and threw them into the pool of blood beneath the scalper.

"Breaking your leg is justified. Paying this little bit of medical expenses is a favor. I've heard that Chief Song is a first-rate hero, the most reasonable and righteous. I've long admired him, and I've heard Zhao Dongjia mention him many times as well."

Chen Shunan glanced at the three of them indifferently.

"So don't show up on Silver Ingot Street."

The three men, Qingpi and Ma, naturally understood the warning in Chen Shunan's words. They dared not say anything at this moment, and kowtowed and clasped their hands in greeting before helping each other to their feet.

The three lame men, each supporting their own leg, quickly disappeared into the street.

Chen Shunan turned around, looked at Ahua, and smiled.

"Thanks, Brother Ahua."

Ahua pounded his chest loudly and laughed heartily.
"It's nothing, Mr. Chen. You're busy, I'm going home to catch up on my sleep!"

After saying that, Ahua turned and strode away.

Chen Shunan smiled and was about to walk back to the waterwheel to continue delivering water.

Then he seemed to notice something, and his gaze sharpened.

Dark red blood seeped from the cracks in the bluestone slabs, only to be diluted and washed away by the hot water flowing from the teapot.

The quicklime, which should have only been scattered in this area, was instead scattered in an arc shape, covering half the street.

It's denser up close and lighter in the distance.

If you don't pay close attention, it's almost impossible to notice.

It seems that it was blown away by some eerie wind.

(End of this chapter)