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

Chapter 215 Anyone can be sacrificed, including me!
"This unruly warrior, ignorant of the changes of Yin and Yang and unaware of the supernatural powers of creation, dares to offend the immortals? This is truly outrageous!"

"It's just a few more ordinary people dying... how dare you humiliate me like this!"

Tianxuan Saintess even felt somewhat aggrieved.

She was merely following her master's orders to descend the mountain, to promote the circulation of Hibiscus Ointment in the mortal realm, and incidentally to refine her own treasure, the Willow Treasure Toad Tendon.

Those ordinary mortals who can become fertilizer and merge their bodies into the [Willow Treasure Ten Thousand Toad Tendon] to glimpse the mysteries of the immortals are a blessing they could not attain even in ten lifetimes.

What did she, the Holy Maiden Tianxuan, do wrong?!

With a hint of sorrow on her face, Tianxuan Saintess chanted incantations and, following the faint aura of Chen Shun'an, quickly arrived outside the Liangjiang Martial Arts Academy.

"They were actually hiding in here?"

Tianxuan Saintess's gaze narrowed slightly.

Although Wuqing County is large, there are not many places she is truly wary of and unwilling to venture into.

The Zhao family, which was suppressed by the Chengping Guanjing Sword, is one example.

The Liangjiang Military Academy in front of us can also be considered one.

It wasn't that he was afraid of the martial artists in the military academy.

Instead, it is a shrine dedicated to Master Tie Yu, where his clothes and personal weapons are buried, including a three-pointed, double-edged, four-aperture, eight-ringed sword.

Having drunk the blood of a dragon and received the infusion of the master's will, it actually developed a faint intelligence, making it a top-tier divine weapon.

In particular, although Tie Yu died from severe injuries sustained while fighting a dragon, rumors also circulated during the years he spent in seclusion.

It seems that Master Tieyu was at odds with the immortals. Not only did he refuse the healing pills offered by the immortals, but one night, the two had a private conversation. The candlelight flickered and the sound of axes clashing could be heard. The two parted on bad terms, and the immortals rode away on clouds, never to appear in Wuqing County again.

So for some reason, this three-pointed, double-edged, four-aperture, eight-ringed sword actually began to harbor some resentment towards the immortals.

If it discovers any deity sneaking into the martial arts hall, it must brandish its blade and stab the deity a few holes.

Tianxuan Saintess was naturally not afraid of a mere weapon.

I just find it troublesome.

"Hmph, so you wanted to use the Purple Iron Calamus Milk to eliminate the traitors? But judging from Chen Shun'an's past experience, he is quite cunning... He's probably already at the True Intent Realm. Will you kill two traitors or three?"

With the skills and abilities of the Holy Maiden Tianxuan, and the four major mills acting as her inside agents, she naturally quickly learned everything about Chen Shunan's recent situation.

She went up to the top floor alone, found a window seat in a tavern, and looked down at the Liangjiang Military Academy not far away.

After all, Chen Shunan's rise to power was too short; from the time he fell into the water until now, it has only been three months at most.

To be able to cross two major realms and reach the strength of slaying two thieves is already the result of Tianxuan Saintess's exhaustive speculation, combined with her past experience and values.

Even a young master is no more than this.

If it were any higher...

Does this really mean he's a reincarnated master who has possessed another's body and been reborn?!
"However, we must not let our guard down. Want to break through? It's not that easy. Want to hide in the martial arts hall? That's even more impossible!"

"I don't believe you won't come out!"

……

Songhexuan is the premier private entertainment venue in Wuqing County.

Located in a quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle, just a few dozen steps ahead is the East Gate, the gateway to and from Wuqing. Throughout history, the imperial court has established customs offices, post stations, and military headquarters here.

That place truly boasts three markets and nine thoroughfares, crisscrossing streets, and thriving industries; it is the best place in Wuqing County.

In the past, those who frequented Songhexuan were either rich or noble. Without connections, no one would greet them, and they wouldn't even be able to find the main gate.

Now, the entire Songhexuan has been booked by the scholar-official Jingzhai, and is used exclusively as the lodging place for Miss Zhang Xiangling of the Zhang family in Tongzhou!
"Xiaolian Gong" is an honorific title for a candidate who has not yet entered officialdom.

This virtuous and upright official, Jingzhai, was originally named Wang Zhicheng, with the courtesy name Jingzhai.

He was a man of integrity, utmost sincerity and filial piety. In his early twenties, he had already achieved official rank and was permitted to enter officialdom. He had even been summoned by the emperor.

As a result, in the very first year that he rode his horse around to show off his official position and was preparing to take office, his mother died.

He was forced to observe a three-year mourning period and even gave up his position in the Hanlin Academy.

After the mourning period ended, he went to Beijing to await his new post.

His father couldn't stand the loneliness, so he remarried and got a stepmother. However, she passed away just a few months after the marriage.

Wang Zhicheng had no choice but to temporarily abandon his newly revitalized connections in the capital and return to his hometown to observe mourning for his parents.

Only two years later, as the mourning period for Wang Zhicheng was about to end, his father, feeling lonely and restless, remarried... A year later, his stepmother died, and Wang Zhicheng's mourning period was extended again.

Having observed mourning three times in a row, Wang Zhicheng, who was in his early twenties and in the prime of his life, was already thirty.

The prime of youth is often accompanied by a few graves, naturally leading to sorrow and melancholy, and a heart full of worries despite lofty ambitions.

His father, however, carried even more sorrow in his heart than he did.

So much so that just two years later, as he was about to complete his third period of mourning, his father passed away.

Helpless, they continued to observe mourning.

His entire family, except for him, had all died.

As it happened, his father had a cousin who had no children, so he adopted him, and Wang Zhicheng continued the family line of both families.

And sure enough, it happened.

Not long after he was adopted, his current father's wife passed away...

Wang Zhicheng realized that he seemed to have been having bad luck for years, and that his ancestral graves were not properly buried. He could no longer sit idly by and wait for death, so he finally found a way.

Marry into the wife's family!

Change your household registration!
Forget about ancestral graves, want new ones! Completely change your luck!

Those who are worthy of his status are those he admires and those who admire him in return.

There are not many powerful families or gentry in the capital region.

The Zhang family in Tongzhou is one example.

It just so happens that the head of the Zhang family has a beautiful, unmarried eldest daughter named Zhang Xiangling.

Taking advantage of the end of the mourning period and the temporary absence of the loss of his parents, Wang Zhicheng hurriedly went to the capital, cultivated relationships, ingratiated himself with the Zhang family, and catered to their preferences, determined to pursue Zhang Xiangling.

Meanwhile, in a spacious martial arts training hall at Songhexuan.

"I lost."

Zhang Xiangling groaned, her feet slipping and sliding, like a rootless mushroom cap, spinning and turning in the strong wind that filled the entire training hall, finally landing at the edge.

At the same time, the sharpness that had suddenly appeared in her eyes and the focused intent quickly dissipated, leaving her somewhat dazed.

Master Hong Wu also slowly withdrew his hand, calming his qi and blood.

Even though Zhang Xiangling had lost to him, Hong Wuye's gaze towards Zhang Xiangling was still filled with amazement and even shock.

At less than twenty years old, he slew three traitors.

He was able to hold his own for five rounds without showing any weakness, and only showed signs of fatigue after ten rounds. It took a full thirteen rounds before Master Hong Wu finally unleashed his full power and defeated him.

If it were only because Master Hongwu had dominated the martial arts world of Sichuan for many years, his power was so immense that he was hard to find a worthy opponent.

During this trip to Beijing, I have met countless talented and ambitious people, and now, I will also meet a little girl in her teens.

"Heroes of the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river, but I'm getting old..."

For some reason, Master Hong Wu suddenly lost interest.

"Well played! Let's rest for a few hours and play again this afternoon!"

Zhang Xiangling took the handkerchief handed to her by Xu Hong and began to speak.

She wiped away the sweat and filth from her body, casually swallowed a top-grade precious pill, and then sat cross-legged on the ground, oblivious to everyone else, to begin her cultivation.

After serving this little tyrant, under Xu Hong's slightly warning gaze, Fifth Master Hong silently put his shackles back on and left the training hall.

However, although Master Hong was always in shackles, he did not experience much of the hardship of being a prisoner.

Instead, they served him the best wine and food, and he was always able to give him whatever he asked for, including aged Solomon's seal, ginseng, and Ganoderma lucidum.

Not only did the injuries he sustained from being attacked by Tianxuan Saintess and Yu Xiaoquan heal, but after enduring several months of hardship in Yanziwu, his somewhat withered body became strong again.

Of course, all expenses were paid by the son of the Duke of Xiaolian, Prince Wang.

Not long after Master Hong Wu returned to his courtyard, two furtive figures climbed over the wall.

Bai Manlou wore a mask, changed his appearance, and even used some kind of soft bone technique, which greatly changed his aura. He tiptoed around and appeared very cautious.

Beside him was Xiao Qingchou, who acted similarly, clearly showing extreme fear of Xu Hong in Songhexuan.

"Just pretend to keep a low profile and save face for each other. Xu Wuju has already figured it out."

Hong Wuye glanced at his two brothers with a hint of helplessness.

Xu Hong, who was guarding Zhang Xiangling outside the training hall, seemed to sense something and silently opened his eyes.

His gaze was sharp, penetrating through layers of eaves and greenery.

Finally, he lingered briefly on Bai Manlou.

"Sword cultivator? The path of Shu Mountain swordsmanship? That's quite rare."

Xu Hong's eyes lit up, then he looked away and fell back into meditation.

"Tell me earlier."

"Sigh, Songhexuan truly lives up to its reputation as a private bureau in Wuqing. It is heavily guarded, making it even more difficult than sneaking into the county government office."

Upon hearing what Master Hong said, Bai Manlou and Xiao Qingchou both breathed a sigh of relief, stretched out their arms, and walked up to Master Hong.

Ever since the day Hong Wuye received the notice from the two men, saying that they had "important matters to discuss and an old friend was visiting," the three of them had been looking for an opportunity to meet.

"Fifth Master Hong, we know..."

"You've come at the perfect time. That day, I was captured by the Heavenly Maiden..."

The three of them spoke in unison, then fell silent for a moment.

Fifth Master Hong glanced at the two of them indifferently.

The two men cupped their hands in greeting and remained silent.

You're older, you go first.

Having been bossed around and used as a human sparring partner for days, Master Hong Wu seemed to finally find some sense of superiority, and thus spoke with composure.

"The Yue Shan Taoist Academy has sent another disciple whose strength is unfathomable. I had to exert a lot of effort to escape from the combined attack of the two. Judging from his attire, he looks somewhat like the storytellers who perform under bridges and in teahouses. You must investigate when you get back and not let your guard down."

"Furthermore, the Holy Maiden Tianxuan has already arrived in Wuqing County. It seems she already suspects the identity of that mysterious expert. Molong Atai is just the first, but certainly not the last!"

“We must intercept Tianxuan Saintess by any means necessary. I have some old friends in the county, and even some old guys who faked their deaths and survived. Go to these places and invite them to come out of seclusion… In addition, Zhao Guangxi from Shuiwozi has a rare and precious sword that can unleash the power to kill five thieves.”

"The water-dwelling trade involves making friends from all walks of life, and it's a force to be reckoned with. You two should personally go and persuade Zhao Guangxi to lend him a sword and men. His top-tier martial artists, and even second-rate ones like Lin Shouzhou, Zhou Qing, and Chen Shunan..."

"Anyone can be sacrificed, including me!"

(End of this chapter)