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

Chapter 167 A whore, a cripple

Chen Shunan remembered that he hadn't been to the Xiayi Bookstore to listen to storytelling for quite some time.

"Busy, busy, but I can't miss listening to Yu Xiaoquan tell stories."

Chen Shunan silently instructed the sedan chair bearers to find the tea server and reserve seats for all of Yu Xiaoquan's performances.

However, they were too late. When the sedan chair carriers returned, they said that there were no more private rooms or main tables available, so they could only buy a low stool to sit on in the corner.

"Manager Chen, Manager Chen!"

Suddenly, Chen Shunan felt a pang of regret.

Then a somewhat familiar servant quietly followed them and slipped to the sedan window.

"Oh, it's Xiao Liu. What's up?"

Xiao Liu was a waiter at a teahouse not far from Wohu Well.

Chen Shunan had tea there a few times.

Xiao Liu lowered his voice and said,
"Master Chen, be careful of the fish pot gang, Third Master Owl and his gang! They recently moved to Wohujing... These gangsters are all heartless scoundrels, actually selling Heart Cleansing Ointment. They've probably been plotting against your Five-Colored Sweet Dew for a long time, Master Chen. Be careful!"

Xiao Liu glanced around a few times, and seeing that no one was paying attention to him, he hurriedly left after finishing his sentence.

The sedan chair curtains were drawn, shutting out the hustle and bustle of the street.

Third Master Owl...

Chen Shunan leaned back in his seat, a cold smile playing on his lips.

……

"Manager Chen, please take your time. The cash you requested is all pure silver, prepared and placed in the carriage. If it's a tael short, you'll be held responsible."

Huo Ning bowed and scraped, personally seeing Chen Shunan into the car.

If Chen Shunan hadn't refused, he would have even knelt on the ground, serving as a human stool, so that Chen Shunan could step on him to get into the car.

Unlike the last time when Chen Shunan borrowed money, Huo Ning had to question him repeatedly before reporting back to Zhao Guanghui.

This time, Chen Shunan came to explain his purpose: he wanted to borrow another three thousand taels of silver.

He was all high and mighty, pulling up a chair and sitting down with his legs crossed. Huo Ning served him tea, cigarettes, and snacks with utmost courtesy, afraid of neglecting Chen Shun'an.

This is the true value of the Wohujing shopkeeper!

After Chen Shunan left.

Huo Ning suddenly narrowed his eyes and chuckled wickedly, then immediately rode off to the Zhao residence.

Inside the Zhao residence.

The music of the zither was melodious as Zhao Guanghui sat alone in his study, holding a stringed instrument and plucking the strings.

The entire mansion was silent, as if struck by lightning. The maids and servants who came and went were pale-faced and trembling.

Ever since Zhao Guanghui returned from Banno Tsuto, he has locked himself in his study, lost his appetite, and just kept playing the zither.

Several maids who entered the study to deliver tea and meals never came out again after stepping into the room.

"Oh? Chen Shunan is here to borrow money again?"

Zhao Guanghui smoothed the strings of the zither, reached out and grabbed a flirtatious young girl. His hand was quite rough, and he didn't even control his strength, tearing the girl's silk skirt. Her clothes were half-undone, leaving bruises on her juicy, tender flesh.

Only then did a smile appear on Zhao Guanghui's face.

"It's a good thing."

Xiao Man, who was pampered and coaxed by Cheng Bin and was afraid of suffering the slightest grievance, was like a slave in front of Zhao Guanghui. Even though she was being tortured inhumanly, she still looked pitiful and knelt at Zhao Guanghui's feet, her red lips were luscious and her eyebrows were furrowed.

Huo Ning stood to the side, looking down at the tip of his nose, seemingly oblivious to what was happening.

Huo Ning said, "If we add the previous four thousand taels, Chen Shunan will have borrowed a total of seven thousand taels. There is only one month left until the three-month term expires. By then, he will have a debt of tens of thousands of taels."

Huo Ning forced a fawning smile and said,

"Congratulations, Master! You've gained another loyal dog with a triple-refinement martial body! And what's more, he's the owner of the Crouching Tiger Well!"

"Hahahaha...Brilliant plan, brilliant plan!"

In Zhao Guanghui's mind, he recalled the scene of being slapped by Zhao Guangxi and the gloating and mocking look on Chen Shunan's face.

While fantasizing about the day when he would send Chen Shunan to mine for treasure, or even throw him into a blood pool to nurture the [Undying Molt], Zhao Guangxi would be hysterical and helpless.

Moreover, the [Undying Molting Insect Solution] has been successfully nurtured, and a tongue-shaped corpse, Ding Jia, will be conceived.

Once the Tongue Corpse Dingjia appears, and no martial arts master emerges, who can rival him?
At that time, what will become of those so-called "windlass heads," "peaceful well-watching swords," "scoundrel road managers," and "Commander Liu"? They'll all be nothing but clay chickens and earthenware dogs, collapsing at the slightest touch!

Who can kill me?!

Zhao Guanghui's expression became subtly distorted and manic, filled with a morbid excitement, and he unconsciously increased the force in his hands.

The excruciating pain made Xiaoman feel like she was about to explode, but she could only endure it and even had to make sounds in response.

Zhao Guanghui looked at Xiaoman, then suddenly seemed to remember something, licked his lips, and said...

"I almost forgot to ask you, how's the sucker you hooked going?"

Xiao Man lowered her eyes and casually said obediently.
"Although Cheng Bin's colleagues intervened a few days ago, throwing him into the water dungeon and ruining my plans, Cheng Bin had already fallen for me. He secretly escaped from prison and even gave me his ancestral poetry scroll as a betrothal gift..."

Xiao Man, with a fawning expression, said, "Cheng Bin is penniless now, just a worthless bastard who can't pay his debts. Boss, you can go collect the debts now."

"Great, great, this is good news again!"

Although Cheng Bin was insignificant to Zhao Guanghui, he was just an ant-like figure.

But at least it can make Zhao Guangxi a little disgusted.

Seeing that Zhao Guanghui was in a good mood, Xiaoman seized the opportunity and immediately hooked her smooth, white arm around Zhao Guanghui's neck. She then pressed her voluptuous figure into Zhao Guanghui's arms.

Xiao Man breathed softly, and said...

"Master, you said before that once I've finished this job, you'd give me the antidote for the Bone-Corroding Powder. I'm getting old and my looks have faded, and I'd like to go south to find a suitable husband to marry and raise my children well—"

Click!

Xiao Man's voice abruptly stopped.

Zhao Guanghui snapped her neck, then threw her to the ground with a hint of disgust.

"You clueless idiot!"

Zhao Guanghui snorted coldly.

Xiao Man's seemingly expressive eyes quickly dimmed and turned gray.

Her body was small, covered in wounds, and curled up.

"Drag him out and feed him to the dogs."

Zhao Guanghui gave Huo Ning an instruction.

Huo Ning quickly agreed and took Xiao Man's body away. There was no reason to kill Xiao Man.

Zhao Guanghui was already in a bad mood.

At this moment, Xiaoman again asked for the antidote.

This made Zhao Guanghui even more agitated.

This cannot be blamed on Zhao Guanghui; he simply made a mistake that everyone would make.

"Master, the chieftain of the Fishing Pot Gang, Owl Three, requests an audience."

Just as Zhao Guanghui was about to continue playing the zither, he saw a steward, looking nervous, carefully walk into the study.

Third Owl?

Zhao Guanghui was taken aback.

He had no dealings or grudges with the four major gangs.

I never expected this person to come to visit.

He hesitated for a moment, then said,
"Please ask him to wait in the main hall."

"Yes!"

The butler left immediately.

After half a stick of incense.

Zhao Guanghui and Third Master Xiao sat facing each other in the main hall.

"Third Master Owl, I have long heard of your great name, it is as famous as thunder in my ears. Today I have met you, and your reputation is well-deserved."

"Not at all, not at all. Boss Zhao's money shops are all over Wuqing County. I've even lent money to Owl Three a few times..."

Owl Master, dressed in a dark-patterned brocade robe, was laughing heartily. His ears, which were now just deep, dark holes, were trembling exaggeratedly, making him look somewhat eerie.

"correct."

Third Master Owl gestured to the people around him.

The jade basin filled with clear water was lifted by a light veil, revealing a crystal fish with horns on its forehead and fangs in its mouth. It swayed leisurely in the water, clearly an extraordinary fish.

"Mr. Zhao, this is just a small gift, nothing more."

Owl Master's chubby face creased into a warm smile.

"This precious fish is a dragon's offspring; keeping it at home can bring wealth and good fortune."

Zhao Guanghui stroked his beard and sat upright, his gaze lingering on the precious fish for a moment, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Third Master Owl, such a generous gift is too much for me to accept. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Third Master Owl sighed, the smile on his face fading, replaced by a gloomy expression.

"Since that's the case, I'll be frank! I'm in the business of selling Fragrant Heart Cleansing Balm, as you know, it's hard-earned money and involves a lot of risk!"

"But recently, Chen Shunan from Wohujing has used some kind of sorcery to create a 'Five-Colored Sweet Rain' that cures smoking addiction!"

As Owl Master San spoke, he became more and more excited, his knuckles turning white from gripping the air so tightly.

Chen Shunan first rejected his kindness, and now he's cutting off his source of income, which is tantamount to killing his parents!
"And I've heard that Boss Zhao and this Chen Shunan seem to have quite a grudge... Why don't we join forces and strike first while he's at Rongyuan Orphanage, and give him a good beating!"

Seeing that Zhao Guanghui had no reaction, Third Master Owl leaned forward and said,
"As long as Boss Zhao is willing, all four of us will be his friends from now on! No matter how powerful Zhao Guangxi is, he can't stand alone!"

The main hall fell silent for a moment.

Only the occasional chirping of a caged thrush outside.

Zhao Guanghui's gaze fell once again on the glass fish.

He pondered for a long time, and finally said in a deep voice,
"I understand. I really like this precious fish."

Become!

Upon seeing Zhao Guanghui accept the fish, Owl Master's face instantly broke into a smile that was a mixture of surprise and ferocity.

He strode away, grinning maliciously.

Zhao Guanghui sat in the main seat, a sinister smile gradually creeping onto his lips.

"Butcher Zhu".

He called out a name.

"boss."

A burly man with thick, black eyebrows, dark eyes, and a body of flesh as large as rolling waves appeared before Zhao Guanghui with a light and agile gait, like a gust of wind.

Zhao Guanghui said, "Tonight, kill Owl Third and send him into the Blood Pool."

What dares to touch Chen Shun'an?

I am Chen Shunan's creditor, and no one is allowed to touch him except me!

The person in this world who least wanted Chen Shunan to die was probably Zhao Guanghui.

Even if he dies, he can only be fattened up and become a true master before dying at the hands of Zhao Guanghui!

As for that crystal fish...

The fish is good, I'll accept it.

……

The sun was just setting behind the western battlements when a biting northwest wind swept through the streets and alleys, stirring up the remaining dust and snow on the ground.

Cheng Bin, with a full beard and layers of grime on his clothes, squatted at the entrance of an alley not far from the Zhao residence, looking like a beggar. He reeked of foul odor, and passersby hurried past him.

Cheng Bin witnessed with his own eyes that Xiao Man got into Zhao Guanghui's carriage, and as the carriage bounced up and down, she twisted her slender waist like a water snake and threw herself into Zhao Guanghui's arms.

Then he followed Zhao Guanghui into the mansion.

Cheng Bin looked pained and couldn't bear to look any longer.

However, he waited outside the mansion for two days, seeing all sorts of people come to visit him before finally entering the Zhao mansion.

But that figure, whom he longed for, was never seen again leaving the Zhao residence.

Doesn't Cheng Bin already know whether Xiao Man lied to him or not?

But Cheng Bin was a cripple who had suffered cold looks his whole life, and whose wife had run off with someone else.

A cripple who would occasionally receive pity and charity from his brothers Sun Xiao, Instructor Lin, and Old Chen.

But Xiaoman was the one who acted the most convincingly and least likely to admit that she was lame.

He acted so convincingly that Cheng Bin believed he was a perfectly healthy person.

(End of this chapter)