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

Chapter 125 Three Refinements of the Body, Harmonizing the Tendons

Several top-tier experts who had just emerged from the inferno watched this scene with expressions of astonishment and uncertainty on their faces.

One of them seemed to understand something, and suddenly moved, lunging forward with his thin, claw-like fingers grabbing straight for Chen Shunan's arm.

"presumptuous!"

A thunderous roar came from behind the man's head.

A sharp, piercing sound came hurtling through the air!

A dense barrage of black steel needles shot towards the man's vital spot at the back of the head, like a sudden storm!
The man felt a chill run down his spine, a cold air rising from behind him. He paused for a moment, then quickly withdrew his hand and retreated to the side.

Duh duh duh!
The steel needle pierced easily into the bluestone brick, leaving only a few points of cold light shimmering at its end.

Zhou Qing appeared beside Chen Shunan, his face frosty, his gaze fixed unfriendly on the man from before.

"Bali Ma, you dare to lay a hand on my brother right in front of me? You've got some nerve!"

Although Lin Shouzhou did not speak, he silently stepped forward, forming a pincer movement with Zhou Qing, his icy aura firmly locking onto Bali Ma.

Bali Ma forced a dry laugh and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Brother Zhou... Um, as you know, Jade-Faced Duck, I've always had a penchant for collecting rare treasures. Seeing that this old man Chen survived such a calamity, I probably thought he possessed a protective artifact, which is why I was so excited and forgot myself. My apologies..."

Bali Ma's words, if he hadn't explained, would have been fine. But as soon as he said that, the gazes of the many people present became subtle, some searching, some scrutinizing, and some greedily eyeing Chen Shun'an.

To be able to escape unscathed from the lingering power of a top-tier expert, it seems he only suffered minor injuries.

Even if it was weakened by Hong Junxian, it was still enough to make people think.

It should be understood that there is an insurmountable gap between first-rate and second-rate martial artists.

Let alone defeating the strong with the weak, even the hope of escaping with one's life is slim.

At this moment, the seriously injured Hong Junxian had been taken in by several doctors who rushed forward and carried away for emergency treatment.

As Zhou Qing felt those unfriendly gazes, his brows gradually furrowed.

"Cough cough..." Just then, Chen Shunan suddenly coughed a few times, his face slightly pale, and he smiled bitterly at Zhou Qing.
"Lord Zhou, if possible...would you please examine my bones? To be honest, I've been feeling something's wrong with my body lately. Not only am I as light as a feather, but my cultivation speed..."

It was getting faster and faster, so fast that even Chen himself was terrified and couldn't eat or sleep.

Upon hearing this, many people were startled, as if they understood something.

Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow, and slowly extended her slender hand, her fingertips swirling with an invisible force.

Chen Shunan suddenly lifted his tattered cotton robe, and a burst of precious light shone forth, revealing a soft purple silk garment made of shimmering purple pearls.

"What... kind of treasure robe is that?"

"Hiss, judging by its appearance, it's probably not cheap. It won't be cheap without three or four hundred taels of silver. I didn't realize this old man was so rich, and even more afraid of dying."

"Heh heh, these smugglers use inferior water to monopolize water sources in Wuqing County, no wonder they're rich!"

"It seems that this protective garment has also reduced some of the force, otherwise Chen Shunan would not have been injured as a simple case."

Zhou Qing was also slightly surprised, but his movements continued. His slender fingers moved over Chen Shun'an's arms, shoulders, back, and even lower abdomen, with needle-like strength, precisely gliding over all the key joints of Chen Shun'an's body.

Chen Shunan carefully controlled his mental power, focusing his energy on the Niwan point (a point on the back of the head).

He tried his best to suppress the Flying Immortal Force, which instinctively wanted to resist the external forces.

Instantly, in Zhou Qing's perception, Chen Shunan's bones seemed to be humming slightly, and there seemed to be an undercurrent surging inside.

The tendons and ligaments are stretched and knotted, especially the "Weizhong tendon" in the legs, which is several times thicker and longer than that of an average person, containing astonishing explosive power.

At this moment, as Zhou Qing touched Chen Shun'an's bones, strange sounds, like the roar of a tiger and the cry of a dragon, emanated from his body, causing everyone around to hold their breath and look on.

A complex look flashed across Zhou Qing's eyes before he slowly spoke, his voice filled with deep astonishment.
"With all meridians flowing smoothly, qi accumulating like a river, and movement like thunder, this should be one of the three refinements of the martial body... the Harmonious Martial Body. The Harmonious Qi, the essence of all things embracing yin and yang, can harmonize bones and qi, and generate essence and blood..."

Zhou Qing also noticed that Chen Shunan's cultivation level had quietly risen to the late stage of the second-rate level.

However, at this moment, even those at the late stage of the second-rate realm paled in comparison to his 'Chonghe Martial Body'.

Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in shock.

Several top-tier martial artists who were on good terms with Shuiwozi couldn't contain themselves and stepped forward to surround Chen Shunan, scrutinizing him closely with burning eyes.

Lin Shouzhou, in particular, for some reason even his breathing became a bit heavier, and he actually reached out and touched and patted Chen Shunan here and there, secretly exerting force, his eyes red.

Old Chen, that coward, is hiding his true colors so well?

Fortunately, at least my cultivation level is still one step ahead of his!
Old Chen is currently in the mid-stage of second-tier... huh? Late-stage of second-tier?!

Lin Shouzhou was stunned for a moment.

He gritted his teeth suddenly.

So what if he's in the late stage of second-rate? Even if he's at the 'Chonghe Martial Tendon Body' level, it won't take him seven or eight years... three or five years... a year or two. I don't believe Old Chen can break through to first-rate!
Lin Shouzhou felt an unprecedented pressure!
"As expected, it is the Chonghe Martial Body."

After a careful examination, several top-notch experts were all shocked, looking at Chen Shunan with a mixture of jealousy and envy.

The judgment of several top experts caused an uproar throughout the venue.

"Triple Refinement of Martial Body? How long has it been since Wuqing County produced such a prodigy?"

"Forty years ago, when he uttered the words 'Does the fist divide the North and the South, and the country divide the North and the South?', he was regarded by all martial artists as having the potential to become a martial saint. He possessed the Three Refinements Martial Body, but unfortunately he was murdered by treacherous officials of the court. Before his death, he was only at the level of slaying three traitors."

"I heard that Lu Jing, the leader, also possesses the Three Refinements Martial Body, which must be related to Yushu. Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how he, at only forty years old, has the cultivation level of slaying four thieves, but he has never admitted it."

"No matter what, if Chen Shun'an hadn't died, he would at least have been a first-rate expert... It's strange, why wasn't he famous in his early years?"

"I heard that he accidentally fell into a well a few months ago and almost died! After surviving the fall, he showed signs of late-blooming success! It was probably around that time that he gradually awakened his Chonghe and Wujin bodies."

"No wonder this person was able to protect himself despite Zhou Yongyi's remaining influence; this explains it..."

The Three Refinements of Martial Body is actually a general summary of the special qualities related to the three refinements of tendon strength, jade tree, and true intention. It is the culmination of the body's foundation and the coordination of all the acupoints in the body.

It's far superior to the 'White Finger' technique, which only limits one aspect of the body's talent and aptitude. Those who possess the Three Refinements Martial Body, regardless of which refinement they are related to, are almost guaranteed to reach the first-class realm, and even the Martial Arts Grandmaster realm can be increased by one or two percent!

Everyone was talking about it.

In particular, Chen Shunan bravely ventured into the county government office amidst the raging fire, disregarding past grievances, to save Hong Junxian.

Such magnanimity, such courage.

Simply...

Chen Shunan is a kind and benevolent man!
Thinking of this, many people looked at Chen Shunan with a hint of goodwill and a desire to befriend him.

A gentleman deceives others.

The worse a person is, the more they want to be friends with good people.

"Isn't it tiger tendons and leopard veins?"

Chen Shunan blinked, muttering to himself.

However, the term "Tiger Tendons and Leopard Veins" is a term from the Divine Dao Treasure Edict, which is inconsistent with the martial arts world of the Holy Dynasty, and that is quite normal.

So, I don't understand what you're saying, so whatever you say goes.

From this day forward, Mr. Chen will be an elderly prodigy with the special physique of "Chonghe Wujin Body"!

So it was Chonghe Wujin Body?

Upon seeing this, Bali Ma's eyes flashed with surprise, then he suddenly realized, and a glint of light appeared in his eyes.

He suddenly took out an ancient bronze mirror from his robes, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Chen Shun'an, and presented it with both hands, saying...
"Brother Chen, I apologize for my earlier rudeness. This mirror is called the 'Broken Heart Mirror,' which I acquired in the countryside many years ago."

Wearing this regularly is said to have a slight effect of fostering courage and warding off common evil spirits. I offer it today as an apology, and earnestly hope Brother Chen will accept it; otherwise, I will not be at peace with myself.

Gold, silver, and other precious materials are too vulgar and lack sincerity.

There is also suspicion that these elixirs involve secret poisoning.

Bali Ma thought to himself that only a strange item from the martial arts world, which was both supernatural and unrelated to anything fundamental, could be given away to show sincerity and avoid any future troubles.

What a decisive man Bali Ma! His ability to change course with the wind is truly remarkable!
Many people were secretly alarmed.

Even Chen Shunan looked at Bali Ma with new respect and silently crossed his name off his notebook.

Chen Shunan accepted the mirror and said, "You're too kind."

"hey-hey……"

Seeing Chen Shunan accept the apology, Bali Ma smiled with satisfaction, took a step back, and cursed himself inwardly.

I just can't control myself! I can't help touching anything that looks good!

That's good, the gallbladder endoscope has been sent out.

However, being able to eliminate one potential enemy who is a master of the Three Refinements Martial Body is a stroke of good fortune amidst misfortune.

Among the crowd, Sun Xiao and Cheng Bin, these two unfortunate brothers, looked at themselves and then at Chen Shunan, who seemed to be surrounded by stars, and were so shocked that they were almost numb.

How can the differences between people be so great?

Judging from its appearance, it seems there's a trend of further expansion?

Sun Xiao and Cheng Bin looked at each other, seemingly lost in thought.

They vaguely felt that the time when they, a group of Shui San'er, would disregard their pride and fawn over Old Chen, willingly calling him "Master Chen," was not far off.

Yue Ting stood frozen in place, looking at Chen Shunan's seemingly harmless face, when for no apparent reason a chill ran down his spine, his hair stood on end, and he almost wanted to turn around and run away immediately.

He could never forget that it was Chen Shunan who ruined the reputation of his Wanlong Mill!
This was a double-edged sword, eliminating Ahua and harming Manager Xiang.

"Chen Shun'an is as cunning as a fox, his mind almost demonic. Even today's accidental exposure of his Three Refinements Martial Body was probably part of his plan. So, his true strength... wait, could it be that Nie Zheng..."

Yue Ting's heart skipped a beat, and a terrifying guess suddenly surfaced in his mind.

Chen Shunan vaguely sensed something, his smile undiminished, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Yue Ting, who was still standing there in a daze, his expression shifting between light and dark.

"Yue Ting? This guy has always been honest and law-abiding, which has given me no reason to make a move... Wait, does his reaction mean he's sensed something?"

A hint of coldness flashed in Chen Shunan's eyes.

By this time, the fire at the county government office had been largely extinguished, with only wisps of smoke rising from it, accompanied by the smell of burning. The ruins were covered in water stains and ashes.

Zhou Qing, Lin Shouzhuo, and other top-notch masters set off for Caishikou.

Nearby, a doctor was cleaning and bandaging the wound on Chen Shunan's arm.

Chen Shunan tried his best to suppress his blood and qi, so that the wound would heal before he could apply medicine.

Seeing Lin Shouzhou and the others leave, he stood up, his body swaying unsteadily.

"I'll go as well."

Lin Shouzhou frowned and said, "Your injuries haven't healed yet, so stay here and rest assured. We'll take care of things at Caishikou."

Chen Shunan said righteously,

"Without eliminating the traitors of the Guolu Society, Wuqing will never be at peace! How can I, Chen, disregard the greater good and seek only to live in comfort because of a mere minor injury?"

Upon hearing this, a sense of admiration arose spontaneously in everyone's hearts.

Look at Brother Chen's awareness and his impassioned words.

They're so convincingly faked it we can hardly tell them apart!
(End of this chapter)