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

Chapter 199 You pass!

Chen Shunan's housewarming party ended in such a muddled way.

Although Zhang Xiangling ultimately stole the limelight.

But everyone in the Nine Families knew that the newly moved-in Chen family was extraordinary.

He should not be regarded as an ordinary well manager.

Countless people wanted to flatter him; some offered land, some offered shops, and some were impoverished people who were related to Wan Niang and came to serve as her servants for protection.

These trivial matters were none of Chen Shunan's concern.

Wan Niang grew up to be just like a mistress, arranging these matters in an orderly manner, so Chen Shunan only needed to worry about selling water and practicing martial arts.

And from that day onward, the dirt that the neighbors on both sides of the street used to pile up at the side gate of the Mianyi Residence disappeared without a trace and was never put there again.

Spacious, clean, and bright, even the floor tiles that had been soaked in foul water were replaced.

Every day, Jiang the Fool, who empties the dirty soil, is the first to come and collect the Chen family's dirty soil. He doesn't ask for any reward, never lingers, and just smiles.

The crumbs of candy wrappers that occasionally blew in disappeared in no time, as if someone had deliberately picked them up.

For a time, the nine families lived in harmony and the atmosphere was pleasant.

Chen Shunan got along very well with his new neighbors.

……

"It's almost time for Yin Shusheng too. General Huang has urged Yin Shusheng several times to lure and capture me quickly. He must have lost patience and is blinded by greed..."

"Red Scale? The great demon I saw in the water that day was probably even stronger than I expected. A demon immortal?"

Two days later, all the affairs in the county were arranged.

Chen Shunan, citing his own departure to "slay demons at the crossroads and accumulate merits, and his concern that his family would be left unattended," arranged for Wan Niang and Qing Chen to temporarily reside at Zhao Guangxi's residence.

Hong Wuye couldn't eat anymore and sent Tianxuan Shenggu down the mountain.

Judging from the situation, Tianxuan Saintess has already disguised herself and traveled at a lower cost.

Tianxuan Saintess may be looking for Chen Shunan, whose identity has not yet been fully exposed.

Chen Shunan was also looking for her.

He cannot rest easy until Tianxuan Saintess is eliminated.

To be on the safe side, in case anything dramatic happens that threatens the lives of his loved ones, Chen Shunan decided that whenever he left Wuqing County, he would temporarily entrust Wan Niang and the others to Zhao Guangxi.

Or stay in Wohujing.

Zhao Guangxi wields the Chengping Guanjing Sword, and Feng Lao oversees the Crouching Tiger Well; both are formidable fighters capable of slaying the Five Bandits.

This was enough to intimidate Tianxuan Saintess, making her hesitant to act rashly.

"Where are you, Holy Maiden Tianxuan?"

Leaving Wuqing County and arriving in the countryside, Chen Shunan looked at the endless stream of carriages and horses on the official road with a profound expression in his eyes.

Although martial artists possess strong bones and muscles and vigorous blood and energy, they cannot perform divination or communicate with spirits. At most, they can only have some instinctive warnings on a whim, which is indeed inconvenient.

Chen Shunan then focused his attention on the sacred text in his mind.

【Grass Scroll (80/100)】

[Wish: 183 → 992]

[Remaining scales of the Ran Yi fish: 59/108]

After four days of water division, sacrificing appearance, and seeking enlightenment, the daily gains of the wish are basically over two hundred, and it is not far from the completion of the herbal talisman and the upgrade of the Divine Appearance Ran Yiyu.

But Chen Shunan did not go all in; he poured all his wishes into the talisman.

Keep them temporarily in case they are needed when blessing the Dharma protectors.

As for the fish scales that were left behind...

A shadow of gloom flashed across Chen Shunan's eyes.

If there's no more replenishment, will we really have to pluck all the two-legged Ran Yi fish out of the water?

Soon, Chen Shunan arrived at the crossroads.

Unlike the last time when they protected the pearl-diving Tanka people, the current Sanchakou is a place with high gates and strong walls, wide land and deep ponds. It has been built with military camps, and even the Wuguan Camp has dispatched a hundred soldiers to be stationed here.

Standing in the roadside tavern, Chen Shunan could still see the "Liu" character banner, over ten feet square, fluttering in the cold river wind beneath the central military banner.

"It seems that Liu Qingyi, Lu Jing, and the others are going to fight this battle to the bitter end, and they're really going to get serious?!"

Chen Shunan sensed the chilling atmosphere in the air and his gaze sharpened.

As he walked along the riverbank, people greeted Chen Shunan from time to time.

In the distance, dozens of fishing boats were lined up along the dock, and a group of martial artists gathered on the boats and on the shore. Occasionally, the sounds of toads croaking and dogs barking could be heard, along with the sounds of strangers imitating ventriloquism.

"Incredible! Xiao Changping can actually teach toads, arrange ants in formation, and take on the task of translating demonic language. He's probably the only one capable of it."

"That's hard to say. It's one thing for Xiao Changping to speak the languages ​​of animals and birds, but it's not always effective with the water. I think it's still best to consult Molong Atai. Didn't you see the fish jumping into his fish basket on their own?!"

"Alas, the Purple Iron Calamus Milk! If I had obtained this treasure, I would have already annihilated the Yi bandits, and I would probably be no less capable than Chief Lu!"

"You're so arrogant, why don't you try it yourself?"

"Why can't I?!"

Chen Shunan glanced over and saw that it was a group of people with the ability to understand the language of birds and beasts practicing their skills, which attracted a crowd of people to stop and watch.

Chen Shunan didn't want to get involved, so he turned around and went into the government office.

"Brother Chen? What brings you here? Don't you need to deliver five rounds of Eight Treasures Water and other supplies from your well recently?"

A warehouse clerk saw him and immediately came to greet him, his expression somewhat strange.

"Brother Fang, I'm here to receive a mission." Chen Shunan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

This man was the same granary clerk who had also attended Chen Shunan's family banquet a couple of days ago. He was from Longnan and had come to Wuqing with his father to make a living when he was young, and settled down here.

Chen Shunan had stayed at Sanchakou for a few days last time. Since the two were practically from the same hometown, they gradually became acquainted.

task?

Upon hearing this, Fang Cangshi's eyes widened suddenly, his expression strange: "Brother Chen, you really understand the language of birds and beasts?"

"Can this be false?"

Chen Shunan spoke with certainty.

Seeing this, Fang Cangshi looked hesitant and could only shake his head helplessly. He led Chen Shunan along as they walked and talked. “Brother Chen, you’ve come at the right time. Lu Lingban went into seclusion a couple of days ago and successfully broke through to the Five Thieves Slayer realm. So, he will set off in the next couple of days to personally lead the way to the location of that porpoise and test his ability to understand birds and beasts.”

"When we get to the flag officer, there will be a monkey demon as a test. Brother Chen, you only need to explain the meaning of a few of its actions and a few words of ape language to pass the test."

Lu Jing has actually broken through to the Five Thieves Slaying Realm?

Chen Shunan was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

Lu Jing was not old, only around forty years old. He had just turned thirty when he broke with Zhao Guangxi, but he had only recently broken through to the True Meaning Realm.

Although he later switched allegiance and gained immense benefits from the tomb of Master Tieyu, it was only in a short span of ten years that he first slew Yi Xie, then broke through three barriers, and reached the level of slaying four thieves.

But it has been less than a year since his last breakthrough.

Unexpectedly, he has made new achievements in such a short period of time.

Was the effect of eliminating the Italian traitors really that significant?
Judging from Lu Jing's current qualifications, he is probably only slightly inferior to Chen.

However, Chen Shunan's opening of the Niwan point (a point on the back of the head) was no less impressive than Lu Jing's in terms of the strength of his will and the abundance of his spiritual energy.

I don't think that eliminating the Italian traitors really had such a great effect.

Fang Cangshi was beaming with joy, clearly sharing in Lu Jing's success as a fellow graduate of the Military Academy.

After all, the scene of Liu Qingyi suppressing Zhao Guanghui almost single-handedly, like a god or demon, was still vivid in everyone's mind.

Now that they have someone on their side who can rival the Wuguan Camp, the martial artists of the Martial Arts Academy have more confidence when slaying demons.

Therefore, although Chen Shunan vaguely felt that something was wrong, he guessed that Lu Jing might have another opportunity.

Seeing Fang Cangshi's expression, he didn't say anything more.

And it's not hard to understand why the monkey demon was used as a test subject.

That Yangtze finless porpoise is now the apple of everyone's eye in Wuqing. They've even carved out a special river bend for it, treating it like royalty, and making it difficult for any stranger to get close.

It's impossible to let a large number of charlatans take on this mission and approach the Yangtze finless porpoise.

A little screening is needed to test their skills.

only……

Monkey demon?

Chen Shunan's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

His divinity lies in being close to the larks in the water, not in being close to larks!
He couldn't understand the monkey demon's language either!

"This Wuqing Sticky Pole Office is such a makeshift team! If they're translating the language of the Yangtze finless porpoise, they should at least find some shrimp soldiers and crab generals, or even some sea patrol yakshas! Why did they bring in someone who just came from the mountains?!"

Chen Shunan muttered a few complaints to himself.

Passing through the corridor, the bustling atmosphere of the main hall of the government office immediately comes into view.

Beneath the wall hanging with detailed river maps, figures of martial artists filed in, some receiving missions, others handing over orders.

Several young men, exuding a fierce and valiant aura, strode past Chen Shunan and his companion, their voices ringing out, after receiving their mission and gripping their waist knives.
"The mudfish demon who raided the Sanchakou last time has not yet been brought to justice. We brothers are joining forces to seize this opportunity and make a name for ourselves in Wuqing County!"

"Be careful, those mudfish are incredibly slippery. Even the seniors Wu Guanying and Lin Shouzhou spent several days staking out the place, but they came up empty-handed. We must be on high alert."

"I'm afraid he'll become a bird! If he hurts my fellow villagers, even if I have to wait on him for a month or a year, I'll still poke a few holes in his body!"

Chen Shunan paused briefly, made way for them, watched their departing figures, and then looked away.

A moment later, Chen Shunan and Fang Cangshi walked up to a flag officer.

The flag officer had a dark complexion and a tiger-headed saber hanging at his waist. After Fang Cangshi explained his purpose, he only glanced at Chen Shun'an before shouting to those behind him,

"Bring the monkey demon here!"

"Yes, my lord!"

The martial artist acknowledged and turned to run towards the backyard of the government office.

Before long, the sound of a lock rattling and some kind of anxious voice came from the backyard.

Then the martial artist returned hurriedly, sweat beading on his forehead, his face contorted in a mournful expression.

"My lord, that monkey demon is dead."

"What? How could he be dead?"

The flag officer slammed his hand on the table, causing the documents on it to bounce.

"The pharmacist said that the monkey demon had been working for three days straight, either forcibly jumping high and stomping on the ground, performing body language, or howling and screaming... It was exhausted to death!"

Upon hearing this, the flag officer's face immediately darkened.

That beast was so useless, it died of exhaustion in just three days?

I worked for five days straight without even squinting!
"Then hurry up and summon a monster!"

"We're still searching everywhere... As you know, sir, ordinary demons are one thing, but those that have gained sentience and can even communicate are harder to find than a three-legged toad! It'll probably take a few more days..."

"This……"

The flag officer turned around, looked at Chen Shunan in front of him, and was momentarily at a loss.

Chen Shunan is a scoundrel; he's not someone to be trifled with.

He seems to be a kind-hearted person.

She saved Hong Junxian and also funded the orphanage.

But those who oppose him seem to have no good ending.

Moreover, Zhao Guangxi, the Wuqing Lulutou leader, is now backing him up, and he is on good terms with Ma Liangcai, the Qianning Envoy.

That's truly someone who has connections in both the legal and illegal worlds, with influence reaching the highest levels.

The leader will be clearing customs in the next couple of days, and will take the qualified individuals to the location of the Yangtze finless porpoises.

If Chen Shunan were to wait a few more days, he would miss the opportunity.

Given Chen Shunan's character, wouldn't he try to sabotage himself?

Thinking of this, the flag officer gritted his teeth, took out a bamboo tally from under the table, and wrote down Chen Shunan's name and resume.

They then had Chen Shunan sign and affix his seal. After a series of procedures, they finally handed Chen Shunan a set of clothes and a pair of shoes and socks.

The flag officer said, "Brother Chen, I won't lie to you. According to the procedure, this is not in accordance with the rules... But I have long heard of your good reputation, Brother Chen. Since you dared to take on this task, you must be very confident. So I've decided that there's no need for an assessment. You can pass directly and go with Officer Lu to the location of the Yangtze finless porpoise."

(End of this chapter)