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

Chapter 172 Turning a Major Incident into Nothing
A river breeze carrying moisture swept across the ferry crossing.

"Yun Ruo, Shi Yanzhi, you two come with me!"

With a light tap of his toes, Lu Jing appeared more than ten feet away, his clothes fluttering in the wind, and he rode off towards the fish farm without stopping.

Yun Ruo coughed, her face growing even more haggard. She sighed softly, her almond-shaped eyes filled with self-pity, revealing a faint sense of death.

Working under the leadership of Director Lu means there is absolutely no possibility of rest.

We really owe him.

Shi Yanzhi's face was tense, and he didn't say a word. He quickly spurred his leg to catch up... He grabbed the reins of a fine horse, mounted it, and galloped away.

The three of them left one after another.

Not far away, the water shimmered amidst the reeds.

A silver fish, about the thickness of a chopstick and entirely white, quietly peeks out of the water.

A short, plump grass carp followed behind it.

The two fish stared silently at this side.

I glanced again at the finless porpoise that was bobbing up and down on the waves, using the sampan as a toy to push and pull.

As the evening breeze rustled through the reeds, the silverfish gently nudged the golden flounder with its tail fin, and then both of them disappeared into the deep water.

"I must hurry and report to the gods... Alas, the stupid goldfish, the cricket that only knows how to chirp, and Chen the Skinflint who sits calmly on the sidelines... No, I can't let them slander the gods behind my back."

"This family would have fallen apart long ago without me."

The fish are all shaking their heads.

……

Since returning from the fish restaurant, Chen Shunan had been inseparable from the heart-shaped nails all day, constantly wiping them clean.

Even when talking to Wan Niang or doing accounts under the well shed, he couldn't help but take it out and examine it closely.

"My darling, my darling!" Chen Shunan was overjoyed and couldn't bear to be apart from her for a moment.

He had tried it carefully, and this Heart-Piercing Nail was exquisitely crafted, far surpassing any so-called special weapon; it was practically the pinnacle of an ordinary craftsman's work.

There are two effects.

First, it's hard!

Its simple and brutal strength makes even the strongest walls and iron ramparts seem like tofu in its presence!
Even though Chen Shunan was wearing a soft purple silk robe, and he activated the Jade Thread Robe to circulate his qi and blood and concentrate on defense, he only encountered slight resistance and the blade still easily pierced into his flesh.

Of course, penetrating is one thing.

Whether or not one can hit the target and keep up with Chen Shunan's speed is another matter entirely.

Secondly, the chilling force!
Chen Shunan was also unsure of the material and forging method of this Heart-Piercing Nail, as well as the special force flowing within it, which even contained a hidden chilling aura.

It can not only freeze the flow of Qi and blood, but also directly freeze the mind and spirit.

Therefore, when the two effects are combined, along with Chen Shunan's incredible speed and the skill of the Golden Snake Entwining Silk Hand...

"So Chen can now cross borders to kill enemies and face a half-step Grandmaster who has mastered the Six Thieves Perfection?"

Chen Shunan's heart, which had been quiet for many days, began to pound.

I felt a youthful vigor, with grass growing and birds singing, and all things thriving.

He then immediately withdrew his thoughts, returned to the throne in the divine palace, cleared his mind of distractions, and subdued the arrogant consciousness.

When he returns to reality, he's back to being a cautious old man.

Chen Shunan's eyes revealed a hint of profundity.

Unfortunately, the Heart-Piercing Nail is flawed.

He stroked the tiny crack on the nail, his brow furrowing slightly.

It requires a lot of essence and blood. It's fine to use it once or twice, but if you use it repeatedly in one day, it's like a vicious cycle.

It's likely that even the life essence of a true martial artist wouldn't be enough to satisfy it.

Otherwise, they will kill their master!
Moreover, the more Chen Shunan looked at the Heart-Piercing Nail, the more similar it seemed to be to the legendary sword immortals' methods of taking people's heads from thousands of miles away, as well as spells and talismans.

Although it's a censored version for younger audiences, it's essentially quite similar to the original.

Chen Shunan was somewhat dazed.

If a martial arts master has perfected the three refinements and possesses the complete harmony of essence, energy, and spirit, then he can refine a few rare weapons from the martial world.

So, can he really be simply considered a brute who only understands qi and blood?

Why can't they be considered cultivators?

Chen Shunan spent a day or two secretly familiarizing himself with the Heart-Piercing Nail.

I practice diligently every day (even when I feel drowsy) to hone my willpower.

As for the affairs of the well, the daily water sales and gambling activities gradually got on track, and Chen Shunan no longer needed to worry about them.

He can delegate tasks to his subordinates and simply focus on the overall direction and manage the situation.

Chen Shunan's wishes also snowballed and grew larger and larger.

On average, one can generate nearly two hundred wishes per day.

and……

[Wish +612]

【Grass Scroll (73/100)】

[Wish: 175 → 987]

Looking at the words flowing in his eyes, Chen Shunan's lips curled up slightly.

Of the wishes obtained, nearly three hundred were obtained directly or indirectly by Chen Shunan after killing Owl Lao San.

The fish farm, which had been destroyed in the fire, has been quite lively these past two days.

People came and went in droves.

Among them are even figures like Lu Jing.

Without hesitation, Chen Shunan transformed all his wishes into incense and threw them into the talisman.

【Grass Talisman (80/100)】 Suddenly, Chen Shunan underwent some indescribable changes.

He felt a sudden clarity throughout his body, as if invisible threads were weaving through his soul.

Divinity churned, then finally settled into tranquility.

Chen Shunan's progress in the spiritual path is quite gratifying.

Unfortunately, even with Chen Shunan's monstrous talent and three-fold martial body refinement, it was a pipe dream to expect him to make new breakthroughs in martial arts in such a short time.

He didn't even get close to eliminating the Italian traitors.

If one relies solely on arduous practice, it will probably take one or two years.

too slow.

As expected, we still need to rely on powerful forces and exchange more resources and medicines from the treasury of the Wuqing Sticky Rod Office.

"Old Chen, what brings you here for tea again? I've finally found you!"

This day.

Lin Shouzhou had just submitted his mission and returned from Banno Tsutomu, weary from his journey, when he came to Wohu Well to look for Chen Shunan.

They found Chen Shunan sitting with his legs crossed, drinking Sparrow Tongue tea, taking a quiet nap in a teahouse not far from Wohu Well.

On a warm winter afternoon, sunlight streamed through the bamboo blinds of the teahouse, casting dappled shadows on the bluestone slabs.

Chen Shunan's eyes were half-open, half-closed, half-asleep.

The wisps of tea smoke rise gently, bringing a sense of tranquility, like a dreamlike fairyland.

The tea drinkers nearby couldn't help but lower their voices, not daring to disturb him.

Upon hearing Lin Shouzhou's familiar, raspy voice, Chen Shunan slowly woke up and leisurely poured Lin Shouzhou a cup of Sparrow Tongue tea.
"What's wrong, Lao Lin? Come on, rinse your mouth with Sparrow Tongue tea. Let me tell you, this tea of ​​mine is from Miyun..."

Lin Shouzhou strode into the teahouse, his clothes still damp from the ferry crossing.

He grabbed the teacup and gulped it down in one go, then smacked his lips and muttered something to himself.

"I don't smell anything. What did you just say? What happened in Miyun?"

Chen Shunan: "..."

Chen Shunan's eye twitched almost imperceptibly.

Wild boars cannot eat fine bran.

I won't give Lin Shouzhou Sparrow Tongue tea next time.

If the relationship is right, and we're family, there's no need to serve such precious tea.

Simply use some high-quality, aged tea leaves.

Question Cho Kwang-hee, understand Cho Kwang-hee, become Cho Kwang-hee, and surpass Cho Kwang-hee.

Chen Shunan seemed to understand something.

"Those fishmongers, they're all dead! Even the fish restaurant was burned down!"

Lin Shouzhou's eyebrows danced with excitement, and he forced a smile as he said,

"The two chieftains, Owl Three and Qu Jiu, have both vanished without a trace. I heard they couldn't even find their bodies, only ashes! Now the four major gangs in the county... no, now there are only two and a half gangs left, and they're all in complete chaos!"

Lin Shouzhou instinctively reached for the teapot, but Chen Shunan arrived first and subtly moved the teapot away.

Instead, he asked the shop assistant, Xiao Liu, to bring him a pot of ginger and jujube tea.

Lin Shouzhou was puzzled and glanced at Chen Shunan strangely, but he didn't care. He swallowed the whole pot of ginger and jujube tea, which was supposed to dispel cold and promote blood circulation, in one go.

Chen Shunan remained relatively calm, only managing a few hints of surprise before asking,
"What did the government and the Wuqing Sticky Rod Office say?"

"What else can we say? Just put on a show of searching a bit, and then we'll call it a day and that's it!"

Lin Shouzhou spoke slowly to Chen Shunan with a hint of guidance and instruction in his tone.
"Old Chen, after all, you've only recently joined the ranks of the Crouching Tiger Manager, and you're not yet among the true masters. Don't be fooled by these thugs who act arrogantly and domineeringly on a daily basis; they're nothing more than henchmen and spies kept by the government and various prestigious families."

"Including those four chieftains, to put it nicely, they are true masters; to put it bluntly, they are nothing more than stray dogs that depend on others for their lives..."

"When they're useful, throw them a bone and let them groan a couple of times; when they run into trouble, like this time, they uprooted the fish farm overnight, and two True Intent Masters were wiped out without even a whimper. The murderer's strength is unimaginable. He's probably aiming to kill the four thieves. Who's willing to step forward?"

At this point, Lin Shouzhou seemed to remember something, let out a cold snort, and slammed his hand heavily on the table.

"And these bastards not only bully men and women, but they also break into smaller groups and peddle their 'Heart Cleansing Ointment' everywhere... They deserve to die! If I ever meet that righteous man, I'll definitely drink three hundred cups of wine with him!"

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Chen Shunan echoed his sentiments, as if he shared the same feeling.

Afterwards, Lin Shouzhou went to Wohujing and asked Chaofeng Lao about etiquette.

Seize the opportunity to ask for advice and get some pointers from Master Feng.

I must say, it's really good that Old Chen is the manager of Wohujing.

Not only do they have access to affordable and delicious sweet water, but they also have their own reasons to shamelessly complain about how old they are.

Wait, did Old Chen just call me 'Old Lin'?
What a Chen Shunan! He won't even address me as Instructor Lin anymore?!
Never mind, after all you're the manager.

As you wish, as you wish.

Zhao Guangxi will hold a banquet at the Bazhenlou Restaurant in the county tomorrow to celebrate his inauguration. The banquet will be of second class, and he will invite many prominent figures from Wuqing County.

Lin Shou-chou naturally had to stand up for him.

So he only stayed briefly before leaving satisfied and heading straight for Zhao Dongjia's residence.

"Xiao Liu, keep track of the accounts, we'll settle them at the end of the month. Sparrow Tongue Tea, Miyun Cold Sweet Spring Water, keep them safe for me."

Chen Shunan slowly got up and gave an order.

Many teahouses in the capital city offered a service where customers could deposit their tea leaves and have them brewed.

There were even special ice cellars to chill sweet spring water, which required a special water source, similar to the Sparrow Tongue tea.

Xiao Liu quickly brought over a flyer card, noting Chen Shunan's expenses for the day on it, before personally escorting Chen Shunan to the door, saying,
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen, your Sparrow Tongue tea is locked in the cabinet, and the Miyun water is kept perfectly frozen! Take care, sir!"

Xiao Liu stood bowing by the roadside, and only after Chen Shunan had walked far away did his dark eyes dart around a few times.

(End of this chapter)