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

Chapter 129 The present world report

【Grass Scroll (58/100)】

Deep in his mind, the originally rough and dull grass talisman seemed to have become more refined, with a mysterious light swirling around it.

The Qi within Chen Shunan's body quietly circulated, giving rise to some subtle changes.

A faint, almost imperceptible water ripple mark flashed briefly between his brows before disappearing.

"Why does it feel like the Supreme God has become even more divine?"

Jinlinhua had a limited vocabulary. With his wide, bewildered eyes, he floated on the water, looking at Chen Shunan in the courtyard with confusion.

"Fool! How dare you speak like that? That's called a god whose cultivation is improving day by day, bringing him one step closer to the position of ruling the Great Swamp and dominating the Four Seas!"

The silver-haired scholar glanced sideways at the golden-scaled catfish, deliberately raising his voice to ensure his words reached Chen Shunan's ears clearly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Shunan couldn't help but smile, clearly enjoying the flattery immensely and feeling extremely comfortable and pleased.

He then flipped his hand and spread it out, and an invisible force emanated from his palm, like a miniature Five Finger Mountain, firmly covering the area within his palm.

A plump, white worm with no mouthparts and a body as smooth as solidified fat was wriggling restlessly in his palm, appearing both eerie and fragile.

"Is this what hit my Niwan acupoint just now? It seems to resemble a special Gu worm from the Miao region."

Chen Shunan observed intently, pondering deeply.

Chen Shunan naturally wouldn't forget to loot the corpse; this insect was obtained from Nie Zheng.

The Miao region is characterized by towering mountains and treacherous terrain, shrouded in miasma, and its customs and traditions are vastly different from those of the Central Plains.

Even the martial artists of Miao territory have developed their own unique style of martial arts transmission, which differs from that of the Central Plains.

Gu worms are one of them.

The method of making Gu (a type of poisonous insect) usually involves placing many poisonous insects such as snakes, scorpions, and centipedes in a sealed container, allowing them to bite each other, and the one that survives is called 'Gu'.

Based on their morphological characteristics, they can be divided into many types such as snake gu, centipede gu, and golden silkworm gu.

Chen Shunan is a seasoned veteran; he has had dealings with people from all walks of life.

In fact, this technique is not particularly mysterious, and it is far removed from the legendary methods of immortals.

Most Gu worms have weak effects and can only be considered anomalies among insects. In fact, if a martial artist's blood rushes to them, they will be scared to death.

But the Gu worm in Chen Shunan's hand seems to possess peculiar abilities.

It can actually penetrate into the human brain and gnaw at the Niwan acupoint, which is related to the divine essence and qi essence that cannot be directly touched in the dark.

It's a precious worm, though.

"At the sticky pole site in Wuqing, there should be an illustrated guide to the Gu worms of Miao territory. If you can find relevant information there, it's worth keeping an eye out for."

Chen Shunan secretly made a mental note of this.

Since the origin of this thing was unknown, Chen Shunan naturally dared not follow Nie Zheng's example and simply and crudely put it into the Niwan acupoint.

Moreover, Chen Shunan strongly suspected that now that his Niwan point had been opened, the primordial Qi was accumulating within it like a vast ocean.

Although Chen Shunan could not actively summon it, if the insect were to enter, it would likely be instantly crushed into dust by the immense Qi energy.

"Oh? What is this? It smells so good..."

"It's coming from the High God. How did the High God become so fragrant..."

Just then, two subtle yet clear thoughts entered Chen Shunan's mind one after another.

He turned his gaze and saw in the earthenware pot and fish tank a silver scholar gnawing on a fish head and a golden-scaled catfish trembling at the bottom of the tank, as if they were attracted by something invisible.

They all excitedly swam to the surface, their lips opening and closing, appearing restless.

With a thought, Chen Shunan picked up the still slightly wriggling gas-eating worm with two fingers and slowly walked to the fish tank.

Inside the tank, the two fish mouths were already wide open, like chicks waiting to be fed, staring longingly at the plump white worm on his fingertip.

The gas-eating insects seemed to sense the threat from their natural enemy and struggled and wriggled frantically.

pat!

pat!

A few drops of clear, crystalline 'excrement' slid down from the tail of the gas-eating insect.

The two precious fish immediately rushed forward and greedily swallowed the few drops of liquid.

A moment later, Chen Shunan was surprised to find that the spirituality of the two treasure fish seemed to be even stronger than before.

Even its scales appeared increasingly dense and lustrous, clearly indicating that it had received many benefits.

On the other hand, the Gu worm became increasingly listless, lying motionless in Chen Shunan's hand, almost dead.

[Wish +3]

[Wish +4]

Two pieces of information appeared one after another.

"Well, it's become a sustainable ecosystem now..."

Chen Shunan was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

However, as the Water God of the Upper Realm and the future Lord of Heaven, Earth, Mountains and Rivers, he commands a hundred spirits to live in harmony, which is precisely about natural balance and endless cycles.
"Young master, you're back? I heard something big happened at the county government office. Are you alright?"

Just then, the courtyard gate was pushed open with a creak.

Wan Niang, carrying a small bamboo basket, strode in. When she saw Chen Shun'an standing peacefully in the courtyard, her expression immediately relaxed, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

As she spoke, she skillfully took some newly bought Evodia rutaecarpa leaves from the basket and spread them out on the stone platform in the yard to dry.

Chen Shunan quietly put away the Gu worm in his palm and smiled reassuringly.
"Don't worry, I just watched the commotion from a distance. What could possibly happen?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Niang felt relieved and began to burn firewood and prepare the medicinal herbs.

Chen Shunan took out the book "Sanming Tonghui" and silently flipped through it.

"I wonder what treasures can be exchanged for a third-class merit in the treasury of the Wuqing Sticky Pole Office?"

This thought lingered quietly in his mind, carrying a faint hint of anticipation.

……

The sun had lost its brilliance, not yet appearing; only the afterglow of sunset filled the sky. Fifty li west of Wuqing County lies Dingfuzhuang.

This place is the fortified village of Dingzhang in Shuiwozi Lulutou, Wuqing County. It has hundreds of acres of fertile fields, stables, pastures, and threshing grounds, making it a self-contained little world.

Most of the people living here are descendants of Ding Zhang.

Meanwhile, deep within Dingfu Village, in a two-story building with dark tiles and white walls.

"Alright, that concludes today's insect fighting. If any of you wish, feel free to stay in the fortress and enjoy some of the insects I've grown myself..."

With a hint of unfulfilled satisfaction on his face, Ding Zhang carefully put his victorious cricket into the sandalwood gourd.

On the table in front of him, the prizes he had won in the insect fighting were scattered haphazardly.

Silver notes, gold ingots, and even a few pages of old, faded martial arts manuals—the variety was considerable.

Before Ding Zhang could finish speaking, many owners of the water stalls immediately stood up and politely declined.

"Farewell!"

"I appreciate your kind offer, Mr. Ding, but I have some household chores to attend to..."

Let's meet another day!

Zhao Guangxi cursed Ding the old dog in his heart, thinking he was desperate for money even in his coffin. Then, a look of anxiety flashed across his eyes. He hurriedly got up with the others and strode towards the hall.

As luck would have it, Ding Zhang chose this day to invite all the landlords of the water-dwelling villages in Wuqing County to this manor far from the county town.

They said they hadn't seen each other for several months and agreed to have a cricket fight.

Zhao Guangxi guessed that his repeated secret communications with the Guolu Association might have been noticed by those above him.

This allowed Ding Zhang to use a pretext to transfer the owner of Shuiwozi in Wuqing County away, so as to avoid getting involved in the grudges between the imperial court and the Guolu Society.

During this period, Ding Zhang dismissed everyone and strictly forbade anyone to disturb him, completely cutting off all the owners from contact with the outside world.

Zhao Guangxi, in particular, had a guilty conscience and felt extremely uneasy all day.

Now that the insect fighting is over, I feel even more anxious and uneasy.

The Wuqing Sticky Pole Office was a veritable inescapable trap, with not only Lu Jing in command but also fierce figures like the Iron Buddha Nie Zheng charging into battle.

He donated 20,000 taels of silver to the Guolu Society, and the debt hasn't been paid off yet. If he dies, it would be a huge loss!
Moreover, it might be simpler if the person is gone.

If someone from the Kingdom were to fall alive into the hands of the imperial court, and be tortured, even the toughest man could endure a few rounds of torture.

In case his collusion with the Khmer Rouge and their exchange of benefits is exposed...

Thinking of this, Zhao Guangxi quickened his pace, almost running straight to the stables.

"Sigh, I wonder how things are in the city. I can't control the fighting between the Wuqing Sticky Rod Office and the Guolu Association. My idiots under me better watch their eyes and not be used as pawns..."

"That's right. However, the Guolu Society will most likely suffer heavy casualties. With Lu Jing and Nie Zheng working together, along with a group of top-notch experts supporting them... retrieving the corpse? Difficult, difficult, difficult."

"I just hope it doesn't get too out of hand and affect innocent bystanders."

Several owners who lagged behind whispered among themselves, looking worried.

At the stables, the servants had already prepared the saddles and bridles.

Zhao Guangxi was extremely anxious. He grabbed the reins and was about to mount his horse when he suddenly heard a sinister voice behind him.
"My dear brother, it's just that we're returning to Wuqing County a little late. Why are you so anxious?"

Zhao Guangxi turned around and saw a person standing with his hands behind his back in the twilight not far away.

His facial features were six or seven parts similar to his, but his eyes and brows were shrouded in an unyielding, sinister aura. He was none other than his elder brother, Zhao Guanghui.

"Zhao Guanghui, we've long since severed ties. Stop calling me 'brother' and get out of my way."

Zhao Guangxi coldly uttered these words and mounted his horse.

"Oh, brother, we are born of the same mother, bound by blood and flesh. How can we sever our ties so easily?"

As Zhao Guanghui spoke, he calmly stepped back a few paces, making way for Zhao.

He noticed the anxiety in Zhao Guangxi's expression and a hint of smug satisfaction on his face.

The Zhao family fell apart, with the eldest son, Zhao Guanghui, inheriting the family fortune. However, Zhao Guangxi won the hearts of the people and was favored by many elders who had a long-standing relationship with the Zhao family.

It's equivalent to inheriting the Zhao family's connections.

In particular, a certain leader in the Beiyunhe branch, whose status is second only to the chairman, once received favors from the Zhao family and now values ​​Zhao Guangxi highly.

That was also Zhao Guangxi's biggest backer.

"Why do those old fogies value such a womanly-hearted person so much! I revitalized the Zhao family and built the foundation we have today, yet they ignore me completely... It's not fair!!"

The jealousy and resentment in Zhao Guanghui's heart burned like poisonous flames, almost distorting his face.

However, he immediately thought of the arrangements made in the city today, and a twisted sense of pleasure quickly overwhelmed his resentment.

Chaos reigns in the county; the Guolu will seize the corpse.

It seems that Hong Junxian has already done as he was told, 'pressuring' that old man surnamed Chen.

In this way, I can also dampen the arrogance of my good younger brother.

We'll take our time and enjoy it slowly.

He watched Zhao Guangxi's departing figure on horseback, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Zhao Guangxi rode away from Dingfuzhuang. As soon as he crossed the suspension bridge, he saw Zhou Qing riding a chestnut horse, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

Not only Zhou Qing, but also many other trusted subordinates of other owners outside the bridge were anxiously waiting for their respective masters.

After a moment, Zhao Guangxi was stunned for a long time after hearing what Zhou Qing said.

Old Chen, is he actually a Chonghe Wujin Body?
Did he also save Hong Junxian?

Zhao Guangxi suddenly took a deep breath, trying his best to suppress his turbulent emotions. He pulled hard on the reins, turned his horse around, and instead of rushing back to the county town, he stopped under an old tree by the roadside, looking intently at the exit of Dingfuzhuang.

"Boss, what's wrong?" Zhou Qing asked.

A complex and meaningful smile slowly appeared on Zhao Guangxi's face as he said,

"No rush. I'm waiting for someone, my dear brother."

(End of this chapter)