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

Chapter 214 Never Go Out
Many people grew up drinking water from his house.

There's even a saying: "The waterwheel may come and go, but Jiang Yutang remains steadfast."

Countless windlasses have come and gone.

According to Zhao Guangxi, this has been the case since the beginning of winter.

It seems that many people have mysteriously disappeared or been attacked without warning.

Even many martial arts schools and academies in the county, including the true masters, vanished overnight.

Even the body was never found.

Furthermore, a thought struck Chen Shunan.

Zhao Guangxi didn't seem surprised that he had obtained the Purple Iron Calamus Milk so quickly and was about to go into seclusion to break through to a higher realm.

There wasn't even a feigned surprise.

Wait, could it be that Zhao Guangxi is behind this, taking care of me at all times?

The relationship between Zhao Guangxi and Lu Jing is probably not as tense as it appears on the surface.

Is this just acting?
As for the reason.

It's also very simple.

It's nothing more than lowering the guard of the remaining forces in Wuqing County, and...

Eggs cannot be put in the same basket.

Each person is separately planning for the number of spots available for the big year-end celebrations!
Zhao Guangxi is vying for Aoshan Taoist Academy, while Lu Jing is probably vying for the other three Taoist academies.

Good heavens, these two brothers are feigning madness and have completely fooled everyone!
"What did the government say?" Chen Shunan asked.

"What else can we say? The county magistrate, Assistant Magistrate Wang, and Registrar, these officials appointed by the imperial court, when there's nothing to do, they embezzle public funds and extort from the granary, but when there's something to do, they're nowhere to be seen... It's all the yamen runners and clerks below who are busy, and when asked, they just say it's proceeding in an orderly manner."

Zhao Guangxi rubbed his forehead, looking worried, and said...

"They said it was a minor matter in our Shuiwozi area, and they were busy dealing with other murder cases."

Chen Shunan blinked, then his face showed a look of hatred as he said,
"You audacious scoundrel! You actually caused Master Jiang to be seriously injured and almost die! Even the taxes and treasury silver totaling ten thousand taels and a thousand taels of gold that the family was about to hand over have vanished without a trace! This is simply outrageous!"

"..."

Zhao Guangxi paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's how it is. I'll make sure Master Jiang is seriously injured and unable to receive guests."

Chen Shunan and Zhao Guangxi exchanged a smile.

Chen Shunan hurriedly took his leave.

The two seemed to understand each other perfectly, and neither discussed in detail why Chen Shunan wanted to temporarily house his family at the Zhao residence, as if he were hiding something.

Given Chen Shunan's current status and Zhao Guangxi's influence, the only ones who need to back down are...

“Master, your subordinate Manager Chen is no ordinary man.”

The door was quietly pushed open a crack, and a curvaceous and alluring figure walked in.

Madam Zhao placed a cup of ginger tea in front of Zhao Guangxi, then walked behind him and massaged his shoulders.

"I am afraid……"

"It doesn't matter!"

Zhao Guangxi interrupted her, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

He first carefully considered his own status, strength, and background, and then imagined the worst-case scenario.

Then, with a slightly strained tone, he said...
"Even if something really happens, I, Zhao Guangxi, will grit my teeth and bear it!"

……

As Chen Shunan stepped out of the Zhao residence, a biting wind whipped up snowflakes that lashed against his face.

He turned around and saw that the sky was filled with jade-like snowflakes and the ground was covered with silver dust.

The entire Zhao residence was shrouded in a chaotic white light.

"The White Tiger with Hanging Eyes, the Xie Family..."

A hint of seriousness flashed across Chen Shunan's eyes.

I was just in the warm room.

Chen Shunan saw it; Madam Zhao had a tiger's tail.

A tapestry of vibrant colors, undulating lazily.

Then Madam Zhao pressed him down under her buttocks.

Chen Shunan looked up at the sky, pondered for a moment, remembered the current solar term, and thought to himself quietly.

"In November, when the snow falls heavily, the first sign is that the pheasant stops crowing, and the second sign is that tigers begin to mate. Tigers are inherently yin, but they mate when they sense the yang energy. Calculating the time, it has come to the second sign."

So, even some monsters that were hiding so well can't hide anymore?
It's just unknown what kind of martial arts technique this Madam Zhao practiced, which imitated the posture of a mountain lord.

Or perhaps she was always a tigress.

It seems more like the latter at present.

……

"This is the Purple Iron Calamus Milk? And... the Stubborn Iron Essence?"

Inside a quiet room at the Liangjiang Military Academy.

Chen Shunan sat upright on the prayer mat.

Before him stood two objects side by side, and not far away were a desk and bookshelves, overflowing with books, including many explanations of martial arts, commentaries by predecessors, and even some travelogues and appreciations.

The purple iron calamus was originally rooted in iron ore and grew by being irrigated by stalactites. At this moment, it gave Chen Shunan a feeling of being a fossil. The entire calamus was frozen in the stalactites, as thin as a cicada's wing.

The leaves are sword-shaped, spreading out, seemingly ordinary, yet they exude a wonderful fragrance that gives one the illusion of ascending to heaven by inhaling them.

This item is not much, exactly two ounces.

The Wan Gong Tie Jing, on the other hand, was pitted and uneven all over, with only a sliver of cold light shining through it. Looking at it would cause a stinging pain to the eyes, and even Chen Shun'an could not look at it for long.

If one were to sweep one's thoughts over it, it would be as if a towering, strange peak suddenly rose up in the vast, boundless wilderness, tearing through the clouds, reaching the highest clouds, revealing its sharp edge and exuding a fierce and malevolent aura.

This quiet room is protected by impenetrable walls and is located deep underground. Otherwise, if this stubborn iron spirit were exposed to the outside world, any second-rate or lower-level martial artist would die from fear!

"The stubborn iron essence is imbued with the residual will of Grandmaster Tie Yu, which means it retains his martial arts and his will?" It is hard to imagine that even after more than two hundred years, this iron essence still possesses such a powerful aura simply because it is imbued with the residual will of Grandmaster Tie Yu.

It's probably already some kind of rare and precious treasure.

It is only slightly inferior to the great demon Crimson Scale that Chen Shunan obtained a few days ago.

This item was obtained unexpectedly; no one told me about it when I acquired it.

After being told by the old man guarding the treasure vault, Chen Shunan realized the importance of this item.

"Not only can we witness the grandmaster's demeanor, but we can also familiarize ourselves with the aura of that iron vein mine in advance, preparing for future treasure hunting in the mine?"

Chen Shunan looked sentimental.

Zhao Dongjia was truly devoted to Chen.

It seems that he felt indebted to Chen Shunan for not competing with him for this year's eldest child's spot, and therefore wanted to make up for it as much as possible.

Moreover, when Chen Shunan claimed that he wanted to use the Purple Iron Calamus Milk to break through to the True Meaning Realm, Zhao Guangxi did not change his expression. Not only did he not stop him, he also went along with it and gave Chen Shunan a push.

This shows trust in Chen Shunan.

Even if Lao Chen breaks through to the True Meaning Realm before the end of the year, he will keep his promise and will not go back on his word to compete with him for this spot.

Fortunately, Chen Shunan was a man of his word and a man of integrity.

I never intended to compete with Zhao Guangxi.

"There are only two months left until the end of the year. I think that should be enough time for me, Chen, to combine the three cultivation methods and ascend to the Grandmaster realm, right?"

Chen Shunan has absolute confidence in his talent and diligence.

Just three months ago, he was a down-on-his-luck water carrier!

The stubborn iron was carefully packaged and sealed in a specially made jade box.

Chen Shunan then turned his gaze to the purple iron calamus breast.

He did not act rashly or waste the precious substance like eating ginseng fruit; instead, he swallowed two ounces of purple calamus milk directly.

However, the "Slaying the Intent Thief" cannot be achieved simply by ingesting external objects.

This thief represents the most deeply ingrained desire among the six thieves.

Moreover, unlike when one eliminates the five thieves of the body, ears, eyes, tongue, and nose, the mind is filled with fantasies that are somewhat fixed and have a specific focus.

When eliminating traitors, they will create different, almost realistic fantasies based on different people's desires, quirks, and even the darkest thoughts in their hearts that they themselves have ignored.

If you are lustful, you will be surrounded by millions of beautiful women, each with a different charm, elegance, youthfulness, coy allure, and middle-aged beauty... It's impossible to guard against them all.

However, people love the Immortal Cave, but they don't know that it's a coffin crevice. Just one shiver, no matter how you shiver, will ruin your cultivation and cause you to fail to break through the barrier.

If you are greedy for money, one opportunity after another, and unexpected blessings will fall on your head. If you lose control, even taking just a needle or thread will be considered a failure.

Even if you are an enlightened person who has transcended the world, free from all attachments and desires, the great terror of life and death still awaits you.

What? You've even seen through life and death?
Then why are you practicing martial arts or cultivating immortality?

If you have a treasure in your dantian, you need not seek the Dao; if you are indifferent to circumstances, you need not inquire about Zen.

If one has become indifferent to life and death, then one is no different from a stubborn rock or grass. If a knife falls on one's head and is taken away by someone else as provisions, then one should offer one's neck for slaughter.

It is said that when Lu Jing obtained the calamus milk, he wasted an ounce or two. Although his heart was filled with excitement and his thoughts were high after swallowing it, he showed no signs of eliminating the traitor.

Instead, on a snowy day, while eating silver fish and purple crabs alone, he suddenly had an epiphany and seemed to see the magnificent scene of "tides surging like silver mountains, fish entering their holes, waves churning like snow, and mirages leaving the abyss".

He immediately took the calamus milk, and the matter was resolved naturally, and the thief was eliminated.

and so……

Click!

Chen Shunan pinched off a corner of the calamus stalactite, which was just mud and sand stalactite, not the main body of the calamus stalactite.

Put it in your mouth and chew it slowly to get used to and familiarize yourself with the effect of calamus milk in attracting the mind.

It tastes astringent and sour.

It's no different from eating dirt.

But all they'll ever do is eat dirt.

It's not worth a second thought when it comes to becoming stronger.

A jumble of thoughts welled up in my mind.

Chen Shunan, however, picked up a copy of "New Tales of the Lamp-Trimming" and began reading it with great interest.

Chen Shunan had few hobbies; he indulged only in the first three: wine, women, wealth, and power.

Reading storybooks and listening to storytelling are among the ways to do this.

If Lu Jing could have an epiphany while eating hot pot, then Chen Shunan, being a noble man who is well-versed in the words of sages, would naturally be able to do the same!

Therefore, Chen Shunan made up his mind that before he could successfully break through the barrier and kill the six thieves, he would honestly cultivate his character and stay in the martial arts hall.

I'm absolutely not going out!

……

"They actually sent their families to Zhao Guangxi's residence... Chengping Guanjingjian?"

Outside the Zhao residence, a figure quietly appeared, opening his phoenix eyes to clearly see a sword aura soaring into the sky, a divine dragon gracefully undisturbed, making no attempt to conceal its power.

Tianxuan Saintess looked wary and then retreated.

However, Tianxuan Saintess breathed a sigh of relief, a cold smile appearing on her lips.

Judging from this, the person she has been searching for is most likely Chen Shunan.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be acting so guilty.

They stole Qinggang matches, destroyed countless hibiscus oil lamps, and colluded with the Guolu Society to thwart Tianxuan Saintess's plans multiple times.

Not to mention, Hong Laowu had been waiting for him for months, forcing him to stay in Yanwu Mountain for many days to eat and drink!

The thought that Chen Shun'an was the instigator made Tianxuan Saintess so angry that she was furious and her teeth were almost ground to powder.

He wished he could cut Chen Shunan into a thousand pieces, turn him into a human pig, and use him as medicine residue to torture him for a hundred years before he would stop!
(End of this chapter)