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

Chapter 96 Ox Gallstones and Dog Treasures, Forbidden Grounds of Swallow's Nest

The man with the deer-like head quickly got up, grinning as he said...
“Master Chen, it’s our honor to be able to do things for your Shuiwozi. And Master Chen, we’re all alone, without a wife or daughters, so please don’t bother.”

Who would dare leave their wife and daughters in the care of Shui San'er?
That's like throwing a lamb to the slaughter!

You guys are making it sound like Shui San'er is some kind of chivalrous hero, all upright and honorable!

Chen Shunan couldn't help but smile.

Well, this guy's got some interesting traits.

'Chirp chirp chirp~'

Suddenly, a listless, not-so-rapid chirping of crickets came from Chen Shunan's waist.

Chen Shunan raised an eyebrow: "You have some treasure on you?"

The man with the deer-like head had his pupils shrink sharply. He was silent for a moment, then, with a mournful expression, he took out a pair of yellow jade beads from his robes.

"Master Chen, please accept this pair of bezoars and dog gallstones..."

"Do you take me, Chen Shunan, for some shameless person? Would I steal an opportunity from a junior like you? Take it, what haven't we seen? I just want to test my treasure-hunting skills."

Chen Shunan waved his hand dismissively.

Upon hearing this, the man with the deer head was overjoyed and immediately withdrew his ox gallstones and dog treasures. He then showered Chen Shunan with praise, calling him the Jade Emperor descended to earth and using every disgusting word imaginable.

After a moment, seeing that the atmosphere had been set enough, the man with the deer-like head asked,

"Mr. Chen, what about the travel expenses..."

When you need someone to do something, especially something like this involving running around and stirring up trouble, it's only natural to cover their travel expenses.

That is the rule.

Upon hearing this, Chen Shunan's smile faded away like snow meeting the scorching sun, leaving him expressionless.

He lost all his money at the orphanage and is now penniless.

The man with the deer-like head was taken aback, thinking that Chen Shunan, being a distinguished guest, had forgotten the rules, and couldn't help but give an embarrassed smile.
"I would appreciate it if you, Master Chen, could give me some silver, so that I won't have to eat leftovers or sleep in a dead person's bed on the road."

Chen Shunan paused for a moment, then lowered his head and looked at the blue cotton jacket he was wearing, made of the finest clear satin.

A rustling sound sounded.

A moment later, the man with the deer-headed hair held the blue cloth jacket in both hands, bowing repeatedly with a mixture of surprise and gratitude, before quickly turning and leaving.

"and many more!"

Chen Shunan, shirtless, felt a chill in the woods, and even his voice turned icy.

The man with the deer-like head swallowed hard, his face turning pale.

"I was wrong, I shouldn't have..."

"Go south from here, pass through Yangjiatun, detour around Lugezhuang, then take a boat downstream. Do not go past Yanziwu. It is very dangerous there."

Chen Shunan suddenly gave a word of advice.

The man with the deer-headed head didn't know what was going on, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions. Holding the blue cloth jacket, he said "yes" and ran off to Yangjiatun.

Yanziwu was originally a well-known insect fighting arena in the capital, but it has gradually become a 'forbidden place'.

Those who are skilled in martial arts or have good access to information should avoid going if possible.

There's no other reason than that this fierce man, Master Hong Wu, has the audacity to actually corner the Holy Maiden Tianxuan on the top of the back mountain of Yanziwu!
Despite the wind and rain, she remained steadfast, guarding the foot of the mountain like a stone statue, and held the Heavenly Maiden firmly for two months!

During this time, top-notch martial arts masters from Wanlong Dam came to help the Holy Maiden.

But how could Fifth Master Hong be without connections? He naturally had people from all walks of life coming to his aid.

During this period, the two sides engaged in several fierce battles, with some winning and some losing.

After paying a certain price, Master Hong Wu killed a top-notch expert in a fit of rage, chilling everyone to the bone and finally deterring the others, so that no one dared to interfere again.

Now, Yanziwu has become a silent arena for the battles between Master Hongwu and Tianxuan Saintess.

However, many people in Wuqing County were puzzled.

Why did Master Hongwu act this way?
After months of waiting and fighting to the death, this is probably more than the hatred for killing one's father.

Is the Guoru really that chivalrous and righteous?
The matter of the blue-and-white match was, after all, known to very few.

Chen Shunan, however, was well aware of the situation and vaguely sensed that Master Hong Wu's actions seemed to be a way to delay Tianxuan Saintess and buy him time.

Thinking of this, Chen Shunan felt somewhat confused.

It's not necessary!

Fifth Master Hong, why did you do this?
He had long since devoured the Qinggang matches, transforming them into divine objects and using them as the foundation stones of his divine palace.

According to Chen Shunan's guess, unless there is a powerful being capable of creating the world and reshaping the universe, whose status far exceeds that of Emperor Shuiyuan, there would be no way to detect it.

Even if Tianxuan Saintess were to appear before him, she would not know Chen Shunan's background.

but……

Chen Shunan dared not use his limited information to speculate or measure this mysterious and corrupt holy dynasty.

Heaven knows what mysterious and profound methods these immortals possess.

What if?
After all, judging from the importance that Master Hong Wu and Tianxuan Saintess attached to the Azure Gang Match, it seems that the Azure Gang Match was by no means an ordinary divine encounter.

It has a profound and enormous impact.

at this time,

Tianxuan Saintess was like a sharp sword hanging over Chen Shunan's head, and he didn't know when it would fall.

Therefore, Chen Shunan made up his mind to avoid trouble, practice martial arts more, stay in Wuqing County, and at most stay around Bannojindu, never going to unfamiliar places!

Especially Yanziwu!

Not only should I not go myself, but I should also avoid going with my friends and acquaintances.

"Master Hong Wu is a master of the Four Bandits Slayer. Tianxuan Saintess can only defeat him, but not kill him. It seems that although her strength is slightly higher than that of the Four Bandits Slayer, it is not much higher... The Four Bandits Slayer? Soon, soon."

Chen Shunan pondered silently before drifting away.

……

Wan Niang was very proactive.

Chen Shunan liked her initiative.

After Wan Niang obtained five locust wood talismans and received the silent permission of her five elder sisters, she voluntarily moved to the Chen family.

From the small things like Chen Shunan's food, clothing, housing, and transportation, to the large things like the renovation of the courtyard, planting pine and cypress trees, maintaining neighborly relations, and even giving Chen Shunan massage, acupuncture, and qi guidance.

She did a great job.

Especially now.

In the bedroom, amidst swirling smoke, Chen Shunan lay prone on the bed, his back covered in fine needles. Wan Niang, focused and drenched in sweat, manipulated the needles, regulating Chen Shunan's vital energy and blood circulation, and harmonizing his yin and yang. For martial artists, nourishment, training, diet, and sleep are all indispensable.

Acupuncture, pharmacology, and massage are also included in 'nourishment'.

Although Wan Niang's acupuncture skills were far inferior to those of renowned doctors like Jin Zhen Li.

But its advantages lie in its reliability and secrecy.

Chen Shunan wasn't even worried about revealing his blood and physique, which far surpassed those of a second-rate martial artist.

Ren Wan Niang caused all sorts of trouble.

"Brother, recently, medicines such as Wendan Decoction and Zhusha Anshen Pill, which nourish the heart, calm the mind, and help with sleep, are selling very well in all the pharmacies in the county."

I'm thinking of clearing out that storage room and turning it into a small pharmacy. We could set up a clinic there, sell some herbal plasters and calming remedies, and treat minor ailments like colds and headaches. What do you think?

Wan Niang asked tentatively.

After all, their relationship is not what it used to be, so it is not appropriate for Wan Niang to show her face in public anymore and work as a helper at the Er Hun Shop.

It's tiring, not to mention you don't earn much money.

It would also embarrass Chen Shunan.

Wan Niang then thought that, even if she couldn't carry forward the family's medical skills, at least she shouldn't let them be forgotten, and she could earn some living expenses.

Calming and sleep aiding?

Upon hearing this, Chen Shunan's heart stirred.

Without the use of matches, the smuggling of hibiscus ointment became restricted, making it difficult to evade customs inspections. At best, it could only be transported by land by human porters, unable to gather sparks and ignite a blazing inferno.

However, Xiangmiao Xinqing Ointment has recently shown signs of resurgence, and has even spread to various parts of the capital region and other counties.

This is an inevitable trend, and it cannot be reversed by the will of one person or a group of people.

Zheng Shicheng's body was barely cold, and the lingering influence of the Guolu Society had not yet dissipated. Countless ill-intentioned people in Wuqing County were terrified, so openly no one dared to get involved in this business.

Opium dens such as Juxingzhai also closed early.

However, some people don't dare to, while others do.

For example, the four major pot-making groups.

This group of guys are mostly ruthless and aggressive, risking their lives for the moment, living for the moment and not caring about any kind of social or political affiliation.

Let's make money and have fun first!
So, at some point, this group of guys also got in touch with the Twelve Lines of the South China Sea and managed to get their hands on the Heart Cleansing Ointment.

They were also clever; though they weren't afraid of death, they preferred to die later.

They don't sell openly; they break it down into smaller units and move on to different locations after each sale.

They would wander through the streets and alleys, and linger in brothels, teahouses, and entertainment venues. When they encountered a customer they liked, they would lift their clothes and wink at them, asking if they wanted to buy "fun".

If Hibiscus Cream is a potent and effective medicine that works instantly, even a top-notch master would find it difficult to escape its control.

That fragrant and refreshing ointment is like a silent, deeply ingrained carbuncle.

Although its 'medicinal effect' is weaker, it is superior in that it is hidden and long-lasting. It doesn't matter if you are male, female, young or old. Just burn it and you will be exhaling clouds of smoke, which is better than ascending to heaven.

I felt incredibly energetic and full of vitality after the fever, but I couldn't sleep.

When the craving for the cigarette hits, my nose and saliva run, my head throbs, and I can't sleep all night.

As a result, aside from other things, the sales of sedatives and sleep aids in various pharmacies throughout the county have been excellent.

However, the effect was mediocre, and very few people saw any improvement.

For the first time, the Holy Dynasty's unshakeable 'tradition' has encountered a formidable overseas adversary.

Some people are willing to scheme against others, while others are sabotaging the team, betraying their own people and bullying their own.

The Holy Dynasty suffered a crushing defeat.

Thinking of this, Chen Shunan said, "Let's postpone this matter for a while and think about it. Oh, and don't forget to drink the sweet water today."

Since good things shouldn't go to outsiders, and the best parts of a chicken's head are the best parts of a fish, Chen Shunan would naturally give them to Wan Niang and the others first.

It's even a single drop, requiring no dilution.

"Ah."

Upon hearing this, Wan Niang did not say anything more and silently removed the needles.

It wasn't that Chen Shunan rejected Wan Niang's medical practice, but rather that he was considering Wan Niang's background, the chicken head pearl, and the recent situation.

Chen Shunan already had a vague plan in mind.

A very bold plan, but with extremely high returns!
We need to proceed cautiously and gradually.

At this moment, Chen Shunan felt the lightness in his body and turned around.

He simply patted Wan Niang's head lightly, and Wan Niang gently tucked her hair behind her ear, smiled with pursed lips, and was truly charming and alluring.

Then, with her strong, plump, and white legs, she straddled him, her head slowly lowering.

"Well……"

Chen Shunan squinted.

The experience is indescribable.

"Let me do it."

Chen Shunan turned over and became the one on top.

After a long time.

[Wish +6]

Wan Niang fell into a deep sleep, her face full of fatigue. She pulled a corner of the quilt over herself.

Chen Shunan, however, was clear-headed, calm, and free from distracting thoughts.

This, too, is a form of spiritual practice.

……

I slept for two hours.

It was pitch black when Chen Shunan opened his eyes. Without waking his bedmate, he silently left the room.

The dryness gradually dissipates, and the chill begins to rise. It is already August, and a pine tree in the courtyard is lush and green, a pleasing sight to behold.

Under the pine and cypress trees, there was a straight-edged earthenware pot about half a person's height. Its surface was covered with chisel marks, and it was covered with green moss. The water was almost overflowing, and fish were swimming in it.

The chicken-head pearl hangs by the water, with powdered Solomon's seal, licorice, and Poria cocos piled up on either side.

　Chapter Two is under review. It's been revised multiple times but still hasn't been released. It's really frustrating. What kind of review mechanism is this… Everyone, try again tomorrow…

　　
　
(End of this chapter)