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

Chapter 151 Taking Office, Manager Chen!

"However, a new broom sweeps clean, and it's unclear where to begin. It seems someone at Sanchahe is treating my people rather disrespectfully..."

Zhao Guangxi looked thoughtful as he walked back to the well shed and sat down at the chessboard.

Outside the chessboard, Zhao Guangxi won all the games.

On the chessboard, Zhao Guangxi only has one piece left, which can be captured.

He looked at the chessboard, then blinked, his face showing surprise.

On the chessboard, the positions of black and white in attack and defense were constantly shifting.

Sometime later, the white pieces somehow gained the upper hand, squeezing the black pieces into a corner.

Feng Laoqi settled the center point, strangling the black pieces.

Then he slowly withdrew his hand, his aura as deep and unfathomable as the sea, and said indifferently.

"You flatter me, I have won."

……

Heicha River.

The fine rain, like silk threads, fell in countless strands, as dense as dust, shrouding the vast river surface in a semi-transparent veil.

A small boat swayed gently with the waves.

At the bow of the boat, an elderly man in his fifties, wearing a straw hat and a raincoat, was fishing in the middle of the river.

His eyes were slightly closed, as if he were dozing, letting the drizzle wet his clothes, seemingly blending into the misty river scenery.

Today is the last day that Chen Shunan will protect the Tanka people who are harvesting pearls. Once this matter is settled, he will receive a fourth-class merit.

In addition to the incident with the water monkey, and the previous minor merits, I have accumulated three fourth-class minor merits, which can be exchanged for a third-class major merit.

Of course, for members of the Wuqing Sticky Pole Office who want to accumulate minor merits to exchange for major merits, other conditions are required.

For example, completing specific dangerous missions, donating money or treasures, or having sufficient reputation.

However, there are many benefits inside, and all of them can be redeemed at will, up to the third-class merit.

Chen Shunan then planned to exchange for another batch of Azure Dragon Gallbladders, and focus on digesting and cultivating them. He would not come to Banno Tsudo for the time being.

It's really inconvenient here because there are too many people and too many eyes; even cultivation has to be done secretly.

Moreover, living outdoors in the wind and rain, with the sky as their tent and the ground as their blanket, and with poor food and drink, is not suitable for the elderly to stay for health preservation for an extended period.

The county is still better.

Chen Shunan has suffered most of his life and is now past the age of reminiscing about the past; he just wants to enjoy life.

Chen Shunan escaped unharmed, but he heard that Cheng Bin had somehow managed to break out of the water dungeon and disappeared without a trace.

Chen Shunan then decided not to interfere further.

He has done his best.

"Oh no, why did Hei Sanwa's water rope break?"

"Quick, jump in and save them!"

"A monster! A monster! Black Third Brother has been carried away by a monster!"

Anxious shouts came from all directions.

One of the boat captains pulled hard on the water rope, but with a 'snap', the rope snapped!

The fracture, carrying a sharp gust of air, rebounded and lashed back against the hull, causing the sampan to shake violently and splinter wood.

Several Tanka people with martial arts skills rushed into the water to rescue them, but after only a few breaths, they all surfaced in a disheveled state, coughing up mouthfuls of muddy water mixed with blood and foam, their faces filled with terror.
"Pig Dragon, it's Pig Dragon!!"

Looking into the water, there was a blurry shadow nearly five or six zhang long, swimming rapidly. It vaguely resembled a spinning shuttle, but it was neither fish nor shrimp.

A massive, extremely long tail stirred up the undercurrents, carrying Black Three in its mouth as it swiftly swooped down into the depths of the Black Fork River, about to disappear into the dark heart of the river.

The faces of the Tanka people were filled with disbelief, fear, and panic.

Whoosh!
A faint yet sharp sound of something cutting through the air suddenly rang out!

A piece of fishing line shot out, instantly piercing the water's surface, and precisely wrapped around a certain joint at the tail of that enormous shadow!
Chen Shunan appeared beside the boat captain, gripping the fishing rod with both hands, a hint of joy on his face.

"Finally, a fish has taken the bait."

The boatman opened his mouth, somewhat taken aback.

You call this fishing?

The fishing line taut, making a sickening sizzling sound.

The giant dolphin suddenly felt pain, its massive body thrashing and struggling wildly in the water, its immense force snapping the fishing line that contained hidden strength.

The sampan beneath Chen Shunan's feet groaned under the strain and sank sharply, the river water instantly submerging his ankles!

Upon seeing this, Chen Shunan's gaze sharpened.

You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences. Do you think you can just get away with this?
Pfft!
Chen Shunan rolled up his sleeves and leaped into the water.

As a series of bubbling sounds emanated, Zhu Polong and Chen Shunan gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Oh no! Senior Chen has fallen into the water!"

The underwater world has always been a forbidden zone for human life.

Even the most skilled martial artist loses 30-40% of their strength when they enter the water, making them no match for a water demon of the same level.
Moreover, this pig-dragon is notorious for its ferocity and is a frequent visitor to the Black Fork River. It appears every few months, specifically targeting the Tanka people when they are harvesting pearls to attack and kill them.

The boatman climbed aboard and glanced at the middle of the river.

"It's over..." The boat captain's face turned ashen, and he closed his eyes, unable to bear to look any longer.

Those martial artists who had failed in their rescue attempt also looked dejected and silently rowed their boats back to shore.

The entire riverbank fell into a deathly silence, with only the patter of rain and the sound of the boatmen rowing frantically away from the center of the river.

Then, suddenly, the sound of churning river water came from behind everyone.

However, within this oppressive, deathly silence—

"rise!"

A deep yet clear shout came from the middle of the river! Everyone turned around in shock and saw a figure bursting out of the water—it was Chen Shunan!

Chen Shunan exerted force in his arms, his muscles bulged, and his blood and qi surged throughout his body.

To everyone's astonishment, he managed to steady himself in the water while grabbing the tail of the giant pig dragon and dragging the frantically struggling creature inch by inch toward the shore!

In Chen Shunan's arms was a young man who was unconscious.

Finally, under the shocked gazes of everyone, as if they had seen a ghost, Chen Shunan suddenly pulled, dragging the ferocious pig dragon completely into the shallow mud.

A punch landed with a bang, striking his head squarely in a vital spot!
"Oh!"

There was a muffled sound.

The pig dragon immediately became obedient and stopped moving.

Pig Dragon, who had even attacked and killed second-rate fighters in the past, was actually dragged to the shore and killed underwater.
The boat captain stared at the scene in disbelief, his eyes filled with awe.

Those martial artists who failed in their rescue efforts are even more aware of the intricacies involved.

I heard that this Senior Chen is only at the late stage of the second-rate cultivation level. Judging from his lightness skill and swimming ability, even a true master might not be able to do this.

Is the Three Refinements of the Martial Body really that terrifying?
Those Tanka people who had previously been somewhat resistant and hostile towards Chen Shunan felt their faces burning with shame and lowered their heads.

Chen Shunan put the young man down.

Experienced Tanka people rushed forward, pressed their palms together, and pressed hard on his chest to provide emergency treatment.

After a few moments, the young man shuddered violently, choking on a mouthful of muddy river water, and opened his eyes blankly.

What's wrong with me?

"What else could it be? Why are you venturing into deep water again? Luckily, Master Chen stepped in this time, otherwise you would have been fed to the pigs long ago!"

Upon hearing this, the young man glanced at the grotesque, lifeless corpse of the giant beast beside him and was instantly jolted awake.

He struggled to turn over and kowtowed several times in Chen Shunan's direction, oblivious to the mud and water covering his forehead. His voice was filled with the sobs of someone who had survived a disaster.
"Thank you so much, Master Chen, for saving my life! Thank you so much, Master Chen, for saving my life!"

At this moment, a gray-haired figure staggered through the crowd and rushed over. It was the old man who had asked Chen Shunan to take care of his unfilial son a few days ago.

The old man was already terrified when he received the news.

Seeing that his son, though pale, was out of danger, she burst into tears and knelt down with a thud, choking back sobs as she spoke to Chen Shunan.

"Mr. Chen... Thank you, Mr. Chen, for saving my child's life! You are a great benefactor to my whole family!"

Chen Shunan subtly circulated his internal energy, causing a mist of moisture to rise around him, and his soaked robes visibly dried rapidly.

"It's just my duty. In the future, avoid going into deep waters, lest the elderly bury their children."

Chen Shunan remained calm and composed. He patted his hip, and a sharp knife about the length of his arm appeared in his hand.

His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and he spotted a relatively soft spot on the scales below the pig dragon's throat.

Swift as lightning, a precise stab!
In no time at all, Chen Shunan, like a master butcher dissecting an ox, had broken down the massive beast into its various parts.

In Chen Shunan's eyes, this ferocious beast was like a chicken or duck being slaughtered.

Bloody and menacing, it inspires fear in those who behold it.

The river breeze carried a strong stench of blood.

Chen Shunan casually swung the blood-stained dagger in the river to shake off the water droplets before sheathing it.

He took the barely formed fish maw, a section of crocodile bone, and about thirty pounds of the firmest and smoothest tail meat.

"Thank you all for your care these past few days. Now, I, Chen, will treat you all to a feast. People should seek good fortune, and tigers should climb high mountains. What grudges do we have with this beast? Let's offer it up to its internal organs!"

"Our mountains and rivers will remain unchanged, and we will meet again someday!"

……

"Manager Li, what brings you here?"

As soon as Chen Shunan arrived outside the government office at the crossroads, he saw a familiar figure standing under the green willows.

When Manager Li saw Chen Shunan, he immediately greeted him with a smile.

Chen Shunan had never seen Manager Li smile like that before; it was as radiant as a blooming chrysanthemum, and Chen Shunan could even see his gold-plated molars.

Manager Li cupped his hands in greeting.

"Brother Chen, congratulations! You have some very good news!"

"what?"

Chen Shunan was somewhat puzzled.

Didn't they say things were tense lately, and we should be careful what we say and do? What kind of happy event could there be?
Could it be that……

Chen Shunan's heart stirred.

Manager Li said, "From this day forward, Brother Chen will be promoted to manager of Heishajing in Wusheng Street! This is the transfer letter, the water map, and the seal."

After saying that, Manager Li waved his hand.

Behind him, an attendant held a mahogany tray containing a letter, a roll of silk paper resembling a map, and a square red seal.

What? So suddenly?

Chen Shunan was stunned for a moment.

The letter contained nothing more than praise and encouragement from Zhao Guangxi, along with Chen Shunan's specific transfer order, recording the date he joined the Heishajing manager's office.

Finally, there is a separate page that records the names, qualifications, backgrounds, resumes, and evaluations of the 38 current employees of Heishajing.

The water map depicts a detailed survey of the area within the jurisdiction of Heishajing, including streets and alleys, stone bridges and gate towers, mansions and shops, and waterways.

Some special clients, consulates, and royal families have made special notes and provided important information.

Everything is well-organized and comprehensive. Putting aside everything else, just based on this water map alone, many people would rack their brains to see the whole picture.

Chen Shunan had no time to look at the more detailed information.

He was now completely overwhelmed with a sense of surprise and delight.

(End of this chapter)