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

Chapter 192 Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill Method

The only good news is that the hurdle of 'when the yin essence is exhausted, the corpse energy is extinguished' will not affect Chen Shun'an too much for the time being.

When Feng Lao reached the Five Thieves Slaying Realm, he completely lost control, his corpse energy collapsed, and he became a half-human, half-tree being.

Chen Shunan estimated that the situation would likely worsen only after the six traitors were eliminated, and he would have to confront this critical juncture head-on.

They can stall, but they have no solution.

Is it really that difficult to become a martial arts master?

All beings are equal; the mediocre and the exceptional are both barred from entering.

Even at the very beginning of martial arts, those at the second-rate level were already interfering.

Chen Shunan was somewhat moved.

No wonder, the entire Holy Dynasty can only produce one martial arts grandmaster, and that's calculated on a scale of several decades.

However, this also proves, to some extent, how terrifying martial arts masters are.

Martial artists are as numerous as carp crossing a river, but only a handful can become grandmasters.

They can even fight dragons and slay immortals and gods.

"So Consort Chen was already a true master, and even killed at least four traitors?"

Qingchen lowered the door to prevent the cold air from entering the room.

Then, she put on a light purple velvet coat, revealing half of her snow-white neck at the neckline, and walked into the courtyard.

Snowflakes fell into her hair like scattered stars, making her appear even more ethereal and extraordinary.

Chen Shunan glanced at Qingchen with some surprise and said,
"You also know about martial arts?"

"Although Qingchen has lived in the deep mountains for a long time, the mountains are famous and attract many visitors, from peddlers to kings and generals... The old master in the temple even took an unknown martial arts master to climb the mountain and stay in the temple back then. Through his exposure, Qingchen also learned some things about it."

Qingchen regained its initial ethereal aura and said,

"I once heard the old master say that Chen Guiren's condition is the outward manifestation of her life force being exhausted before she becomes a martial arts master. It is also a sign that she is about to be reborn and her primordial spirit is about to be formed."

Chen Shunan nodded.

What Qingchen said was similar to what Feng Lao said.

Qingchen suddenly spoke up.
"As for Qingchen, I have been practicing a method for many years called the 'Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill Method.' Although it is not a martial art, it is a secret method... Perhaps it can help Consort Chen eliminate the corpse energy and stabilize her qi and soul."

"However, this method requires both of us to practice together, and it is quite difficult. Qingchen has lived in seclusion for twenty years, and apart from herself, even the other sisters in Guzi Temple have not been able to learn it."

Eliminate the corpse aura?

Upon hearing this, Chen Shunan looked astonished.

Such a secret technique actually exists in the world?

Simply unheard of!

As for the considerable difficulty...

Chen Shunan suddenly realized that this secret technique had a basis.

It probably already falls under the category of Taoist scriptures.

Others may find it hard to hear, or even ignore it, taking it for granted.

only……

Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill Method?
The name of this secret technique is strange, as if it holds a hidden secret.

Chen Shunan squinted and said,
“We’ve never met before, you’re even my prisoner, a caged bird… You’re just a woman, with a pure body, yet you’re willing to give yourself to me?”

Qingchen smiled faintly and said, "I don't even know if I'm male or female, so how can I claim to have a pure body and give myself to someone else?"

Chen Shunan asked in surprise, "What do you mean by that?"

Qingchen said: "The *Youxue Qionglin* says: 'There is no self-image, no other-image.' All things in the world are ruined by the self-image and other-image. When Vimalakirti preached, celestial maidens scattered flowers. Manjushri Bodhisattva and other great bodhisattvas did not have the flowers cling to their bodies, but only Subhuti had the flowers cling to his body. Why is that?"
Because no one could see that the celestial maiden was a woman, the flowers did not adorn her body;
Subhuti could not escape the marks of self and others, that is, he could not escape the marks of male and female. Therefore, when he saw that the celestial maiden was a woman, the flower immediately clung to her body.

All our troubles and endless suffering arise from the very thought that we are either men or women. If we understand that there is no difference between men and women, then we have entered the supreme esoteric Buddhist paradise.

It doesn't distinguish between male and female appearances; it all arises from the heart.
Such a high level of understanding?
Chen Shunan was shocked.

He's just a rough guy; all Qingchen said is useless.

Chen Shunan didn't believe it at all!
"Since you, Qingchen, have neither self nor other appearances... then please bestow your merit!"

Chen Shunan immediately said.

After a while.

Qingchen slowly stopped speaking and finished reciting the entire text of "The Method of Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill".

Then, to Qingchen's astonishment, Chen Shunan actually repeated it word for word.

"Man emerges from water, water gives birth to metal. Mercury dragon, lead tiger battle in the Yellow Court. Clouds disperse and rain ceases, qi condenses and spirit gathers. Yin and yang unite in a hundred days of miraculous harmony. It is difficult at the beginning but easy at the end, gradually leading to wisdom and understanding. Constantly close the gaps and prevent leakage and misfortune..."

Qingchen remained silent for a long time before saying softly, "Noble Lady Chen truly possesses the qualities of a Martial Saint."

is it?

Everyone says so.

Chen Shunan's expression remained unchanged.

"Is this a method you saw in 'The Primer for Children'?"

“That’s right.” Qingchen nodded.

Okay, it's a matter of perception.

Chen Shunan is someone whose words cannot be explained to people like Ma Xiucai and Qingchen.

But all talk and no action is useless.

Does the "Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill Method" have any effect...?

Just have to give it a try.

Chen Shunan, with a solemn expression and the reverence he displayed before each martial arts practice, lifted Qingchen into his arms, stepped off the bed, and said...

"Please preach the gospel."

Qingchen's eyelashes trembled slightly, and in the end, she uttered only one word.
"please."

Then, the bed creaked, and the spring sunshine brightened.

It was better than the snowstorm outside.

[Wish +6]

……

Half a day later.

The silver charcoal in the charcoal stove had burned down to ashes.

On the bed, a corner of the moon-white brocade quilt was stained with a pool of glaring red pills, like a fallen plum blossom.

Chen Shunan sat upright on the bed, his eyes bright and his face solemn, watching Qingchen dance.

Inside the room, Qingchen's moon-white Taoist robe was half-soaked with sweat, clinging to her waist and outlining her curves.

They danced the Heavenly Demon Dance and sang the Wonderful Lotus Flower.

For some reason, Qingchen would occasionally grunt in pain, quickly clutching her lower abdomen, but then grit her teeth and persevere.

"Susu-"

A faint wriggling sound came from behind Chen Shunan.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw several tentacles sprouting from his legs.

But it's much shorter than last time, and only two-thirds of the quantity remains.

It trembled slightly in the air, but no longer spread as rampantly as before.

At the same time, Chen Shunan felt that he had undergone some inexplicable changes.

After a few moments of clarity, I wipe away the dust from my mind.

It felt like a heavy burden had been lifted, and even the internal energy of the immortals became more agile and abundant.

It must be because it suppresses the yin and corpse energy.

But it's not enough...

Chen Shunan shook his head inwardly, a helpless expression on his face, and said,

"Qingchen, I still have some questions about the 'Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill Method,' so please teach me again."

Qingchen's movements stiffened slightly, then resumed their unhurried pace, as if she were simply doing something ordinary.

She looked calmly at Chen Shunan, taking steps forward like a solitary orchid in a secluded valley, still slowly blooming despite the dust and grime of the world.

[Wish +9]

……

Another half day.

Continue chanting, then continue dancing.

Chen Shunan was incredibly stupid and could not comprehend the "Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill Method." Even after seeking the Dao again, there were still things he did not understand.

Another charcoal stove was lit in the room, its warmth rising and carrying a hint of allure.

Qingchenxiang was drenched in sweat, curled up on the bed like a kitten. Her snow-white body was almost powerless, and her autumn eyes were dazed and confused, as if she didn't know what the world was like.

Chen Shunan sighed and said helplessly.
"Qingchen, there are still some things I don't understand. I wonder if you could explain them to me again?"

Thus, Qingchen, who had remained calm and serene throughout, finally revealed a hint of panic and shyness in his words.

She abruptly pulled the quilt over her head, quickly pulling her arms and legs back under the covers, not daring to even stick her fingertips out.

After a moment, a muffled, trembling sound came from under the covers.
"Let's reschedule, another day..."

Seeing this, Chen Shunan shook his head, stood up, and slowly put on his clothes and tied his belt.

Then, with a hint of disdain in his eyes, he glanced at the curled-up figure on the bed.

Hmph, loading up!

They even said that I have no masculine or feminine traits, that I am free from worldly desires, and that I have no worries.

Now you have it, right?
It's not that Chen Shunan is arrogant or taking advantage of his age.

He was nearly fifty years old and had seen all sorts of people.

He didn't believe that a young man who had only lived for ten or twenty years, or even lived deep in the mountains and didn't even know how much a pound of rice cost at the recent market, could truly see through the illusions of the world, be pure of heart and desireless, and be like a celestial being.

and,

Chen Shunan had no time to waste playing hard to get with some 'beautiful nun in the nunnery,' pulling and tugging at each other like that.

He diligently practiced martial arts and regained control of the divine path, not to waste his time on it.

If Qingchen is obedient and diligently teaches the Way, he wouldn't mind occasionally indulging in debauchery and keeping a canary while indulging in pleasure.

If they disobey, or even have other thoughts in their hearts.

Then it's no wonder he was so ruthless in destroying the flowers.

Pushing open the door, the remaining snow in the courtyard still clung to the grapevines, and the cool fragrance of winter plum blossoms wafted in.

An elderly woman, dressed in coarse linen clothes and washing clothes, rushed over, her face plastered with a fawning smile, her back bent so low it almost touched the ground.
"Manager Chen."

"Aunt Liu, go to the market and pick out some quick-witted and efficient servants or maids..."

As he spoke, Chen Shunan tossed a silver ingot over.

Living in this mansion now is far more comfortable than living in those few humble rooms in Chaodou Hutong.

From the maintenance and dredging of small things like artificial hills and ponds, to the constant companions you carry when you travel.

They would attend to him at any time, whether he was on his horse or in his sedan chair, lighting his cigarette, pouring his tea, opening the door, or holding an umbrella for him...

All of this requires manpower.

It wasn't that Chen Shunan was showing off; rather, once you reach a certain status, you have to maintain a certain level of sophistication in order to enter the corresponding circles.

"You don't need many, just pick three or five. Use the rest of the money to buy yourself and Miss Qingchen some winter clothes..."

"Yes, yes, thank you, Master Chen!" Liu Ma was overjoyed and quickly stuffed the silver ingot into her bosom, even changing her form of address.

"Hey!"

Chen Shunan responded, feeling incredibly relieved.

Vegetable garden, canaries, warbling birds and dancing butterflies, harmonious music.

Mr. Chen has fulfilled one of his small wishes.

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do; this Holy Dynasty is truly corrupting people!"

……

Three-way intersection.

Deep water area.

The murky river water was carrying mud and sand.
The Silver Scholar and the Golden Scaled Catfish hid one after the other among the rocks, their scales clinging to the slippery stones.

They peered quietly into the distance through the gaps in the mud and sand.

There was a water hole that looked like it had been dug out by some kind of loach or crab. The boat planks were tied with tattered hemp rope and stuck into the mud on both sides to serve as a gate.

The deck was slightly ajar, and a faint "gurgling" sound could be heard from inside.

You can vaguely see seven or eight water demons gathered in the back, mostly catfish spirits and green-scaled monsters.

It is ugly in appearance, has low intelligence, and has no supernatural powers.

These water monsters were all haggard, and they would occasionally use their mouths to pick up rough clam shells and pebbles, and rub them against a scale the size of a millstone and the color of congealed blood that was embedded in the wall.

A faint red glow appeared, and a mysterious meaning flowed across it.

(End of this chapter)