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

Chapter 83 Huge Gains, Amazing Wishes

As night fell, the moonlight was pale and lifeless.

Occasionally, piercing screams could be heard over Wuqing County.

In Chaodou Hutong, a large red lantern hangs at the entrance of the Chen family's house. A cluster of warm light shines through the gauze curtains, illuminating the inside and outside of the house, bright and charming, exuding a sense of peace and tranquility.

An eight-immortal table and a small table had already been set up in the main room.

The children sat at one table, and the older men sat at another.

The rich aroma of the food filled the main room.

The rising steam from the table reflected on the faces of everyone in the room.

No one drank alcohol; they just chatted and ate.

Chen Shunan sat in the main seat, like a patriarch, and everyone kept an eye on his movements and expressions.

Just by sitting there, he was like a golden beam supporting the sea and a pillar holding up the sky, stabilizing the peace of this small world.

In the afternoon, a small incident occurred.

There was a fisherman named Lü Ze in the well who came to "seek refuge" with Chen Shun'an, hoping to find a way to stick together for warmth.

Lu Ze's ancestors had some connections. His great-grandfather was a treasury soldier who worked in the treasury and made a lot of money by smuggling thousands of taels of silver out of the dry treasury every year.

Later, probably because some people had a broad road to success while others had a narrow path, they got into trouble over the unequal distribution of spoils and were stripped of their official status and demoted to commoners.

The Lü family fell into complete decline, and by his generation, they could barely manage to become water carriers.

His cultivation level was neither high nor low, at the late stage of the third rank.

He usually gets along well with his colleagues.

San Dezi and Liu Daoba had no objection to his arrival; more brothers meant more help!
However, Chen Shunan, contrary to his usual behavior, resolutely refused.

San Dezi and Liu Daoba were somewhat puzzled, but Chen Shunan was, after all, the host, so there was no reason for them to question him.

Lu Ze was taken aback, not expecting Chen Shunan to disregard their colleague relationship and shamelessly say a few nice words.

But Chen Shunan was unmoved and quite indifferent, refusing to listen to reason with him repeatedly.

Seeing this, Lü Ze was secretly annoyed and turned to leave without looking back.

The reason is simple.

Chen Shunan caught a faint, familiar fragrance from Lü Ze.

He was also burning hibiscus oil.

Given Lü Ze's family background, he certainly had the connections to obtain hibiscus oil.

It is likely that Lü Ze knew that the Guolu Hui and the Pao Ge were after the burning of candles, and thus acted swiftly and indiscriminately, killing all the burners.

That's why they panicked and desperately wanted to find someone to rely on.

Or rather, a shield.

……

Late at night, Chen Shunan, lying in bed, slowly opened his eyes, and could still smell a faint fragrance of soap and hair.

He silently pulled his arm away from Wan Niang's neck.

Wan Niang was fast asleep, a smile playing on her lips, as if she were having a sweet dream.

She wore only a thin undergarment, and her thick, black hair was gathered from her shoulders to her chest, like a shimmering black satin surrounding her peaks.

A pair of white, shiny arms were exposed.

To avoid any unexpected twists or dramatic events, Chen Shunan arranged for Wan Niang to stay at his house for the next few days.

Chen Shunan's house is a bit small, with only one bedroom.

Fortunately, Chen Shunan's bed was very large.

Wan Niang seemed to gradually become psychologically prepared in 'certain aspects', and was no longer hesitant, shy, or timid.

After all, the two of them had done everything they shouldn't have done, except for that final unspoken understanding.

Chen Shunan got up, re-hung the mosquito net, and in a flash, he was in the courtyard.

A wisp of cloud hangs in the distant sky, while a solitary moon hangs in the air.

All around was pure white, the night wind howled, and the occasional barking of a dog could be heard from afar.

Chen Shunan strolled around Chaodou Hutong for a while, and seeing that there were no suspicious figures and that San Dezi, Liu Daoba and the others were already asleep, he returned to the courtyard.

Chen Shunan took out the stone bottle containing the five-wheeled water, and at the same time, with a thought, he summoned the precious edict.

【Grass Scroll (7/100)】

[Wish: 1309]

Chen Shunan was astonished to see such a massive number of wishes for the first time in his life.

"You guys are way too curious about me!"

Even now, Chen Shunan can still hear whispers echoing in his ears—

"A young prodigy! My Zhang family also has a young prodigy, hahaha... but where is he?"

"Could it be that some deity has truly manifested themselves? Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence? I must go and fulfill my vow..."

"Strange, why is the Flying Immortal Stele reacting like that? Who exactly is it referring to? It seems I need to go back to the ancestral land first. Something feels off."

"This nameless, burning force has tormented me all day; my wrist is unbearably swollen! Who was there today?!"

"The broken surface is as fresh as new; in the blink of an eye, my matchlock musket split in two. Could it be some kind of supernatural power? But..."

"Alas, alas, I didn't kill anyone, why destroy my gun! Wait, something's not right, I think I missed the target a few times, some stray bullets went out, I hope I didn't accidentally hit someone. I'm so ashamed, so ashamed..."

"Graceful as a startled swan, lithe as a swimming dragon, she must be a master of lightness skill who has killed the thief. I wonder if she is male or female, and how old she is. I am really curious."

Yu Zhangjia bowed to the stele to request recognition.

Yu Kui Xing Pagoda moves like a flying immortal, his finger snaps and terrifies the Guolu Society. He imprints his palm on the pagoda and practices his skills for over a hundred years.

These two events had a profound impact.

Especially today, those who vaguely sensed Chen Shunan's presence in the Kui Xing Pagoda and were awestruck by his celestial-like speed kept talking about him all day long.

Needless to say, these three are none other than the leader of the Righteousness Hall, Xiao Qingchou, and Zhou Qing—all genuine top-tier experts. Besides these individuals who directly confronted 'divine might,' there were also many who had indirectly heard of Chen Shun'an.

For example, Zhao Guangxi, Liu Ruyue, Hong Wuye, Bai Manlou, and others.

Zhao Guangxi: "Again? Who on earth is this person who has secretly protected me time and time again? Could it be some ancestor of my Zhao family?"

Master Hong Wu: "Could this be him? It's not like the Qinggang match wasted on him."

...

Of the more than one thousand wishes offered by these people, most were out of curiosity, while a small portion were out of fear and awe.

However, the number of wishes obtained from the Zhang family was relatively small, which Chen Shunan guessed might be due to a lack of channels such as 'manifestation of divine power' and 'chanting'.

and……

A prodigy?

Upon hearing this name, Chen Shunan's expression turned strange.

Dispelling the strange thoughts in his mind, Chen Shunan turned to examining each wish one by one, summarizing the patterns within them.

Chen Shunan discovered that top-tier experts could provide a considerable amount of wish points, starting with 2 or 30 points.

It far exceeds what Master Li received from distributing the blessed water.

This is quite normal; how can a small act of kindness be compared to a life-saving grace?

Especially the three of them, Yizi Hall Master, Xiao Qingchou, and Zhou Qing, perhaps because they had been in close contact with Chen Shunan, their emotions were even more intense, and they each provided nearly a hundred wishes!

However, they were never able to reach the boundary of 100 wishes.

A hundred strands of wishes become incense.

It seems that more conditions are needed to achieve the goal of consolidating the family line in one step.

For example, knowing for certain that there is a sacred being called the "Water Emperor" in the world.

To let the world know the name of the gods, and to guide the worship of the gods.

Even so, Chen Shunan never expected to have such a rich harvest today!

"Gratitude, fear, curiosity, and worship are the sources of incense offerings, while miracles and chanting are the means to achieve them..."

Every time the Water Emperor gazes upon the mortal world and walks among the dusty realms, he attracts offerings of prayers and incense!

Chen Shunan thought to himself silently.

The so-called gods are actually very simple.

After death, they become gods, manifest themselves before people, and perform miracles.

Chen Shunan, being a naturally divine being, naturally did not need to die again.

Only the last two conditions need to be met.

However, the manner in which the miracles are performed, the nature of the miracles, and the depth of their impact on believers or others will lead to differences in the quantity and purity of the prayers and offerings.

Thunder and rain are both manifestations of divine power; encountering demons or Buddhas are both acts of salvation.

"He sits high in the divine palace, and is appointed as the Three Water Officials, to govern the heavens and patrol the land, ensuring favorable weather and abundant harvests in one region, or protecting the fish and shrimp that thrive at the ferry crossings of the four seas."

Even the ability to unleash towering waves, turn mulberry fields into oceans, punish all heretics, and have the name of the Water Emperor sung throughout the land… all these can serve as offerings!

The more Chen Shunan imagined it, the more excited he became.

Moreover, this only pertains to the rank of 'Mysterious Dao Water Element'.

The Water Emperor is a trinity, along with two others: 'Qiankun' and 'Yushengmie'.

"Observe the changing of heaven and earth, control the birth and death of yin and yang. He is the starting point for the birth of life, and also the end point for the annihilation of all things. With a single thought, the Water Element takes the heart of heaven. The divine way is vast and fills the past and present... After all, the river of time is also a river, and it is also under the jurisdiction of me, the Great Emperor of Water Element!"

At this moment, Chen Shunan seemed to transform into the Water Element Emperor, whose divine nature was complete, his face hidden in the endless moonlight, making him impossible to see.

Only those eyes, seemingly sparkling with the brilliance of stars, glimpsed the future beyond the boundless ages.

Then, Chen Shunan pulled out his pipe, took a deep drag, and the swirling smoke interrupted his wandering thoughts.

Let this be an old man's sudden burst of youthful exuberance.

Let's add some more now.

[Put all your wishes into the straw talisman]

【Grass Scroll (20/100)】

[The divinity of the Grass God is further revived.]

Once the herbal talisman is halfway complete, invest 5 points of divine power to choose the next deity.

[Wish: 9]

The next moment, a faint divine glow, like moonlight, flowed across Chen Shunan's body, making his skin shimmer. He only had a vague human outline, but no physical appearance, making him seem incredibly mysterious.

The divine radiance quickly receded and disappeared.

However, Chen Shunan keenly noticed that he had undergone some inexplicable changes.

This is somewhat similar to the divine awakening that occurred each time the progress of the herbal talisman was increased.

But it's even more obvious.

Just as a dam blocks water, the accumulation of water over many years, when released in a single day, causes a qualitative change.

"Would every 20 points of Grass Talisman improvement be considered a minor milestone?"

A sudden realization dawned on Chen Shunan, and he walked to the water vat in the courtyard.

The golden-scaled catfish maintains the illusion of a grass carp, its body remaining still in the water, its gill covers opening and closing less frequently, and its large eyes staring out as if it is sleeping.

The golden-scaled fish sensed Chen Shunan's approach, but it remained motionless and unresponsive.

It's the middle of the night, time to sleep!

Chen Shunan looked at the grass carp and said...

"Change back."

(End of this chapter)