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

Chapter 233 Killing the Goose to Get the Eggs

"???"

Chen Shunan was stunned upon hearing this.

Delicious tea!
Is Qingchen complaining that after I got home, I first took a bath, then got close to Wan Niang, and only came to find me in the middle of the night when I remembered her?

No matter Zhong Wuyan, no matter Xia Yingchun.

O man!

Chen Shunan looked at Qingchen with great interest, and said without blushing or panting,

"Naturally, it was specially delivered just for you, Qingchen."

Qingchen approached, her clothes clinging tightly to her chest, and even though she was wearing a thick coat, it couldn't hide her graceful figure.

Qingchen took a closer look at the pastries on the plate and couldn't help but sneer.
"Oh, it's crabapple cake... I saw Aunt Liu baking it during the day. It's already this late. Oh, right, I guess it's not my turn since others haven't finished picking it out or left any."

Afterwards, Qingchen said something like, "If Consort Chen dislikes Qingchen, why does she keep pretending to ask about Qingchen? It would be better to let Qingchen stay by the lamp and live a lonely life, so as not to offend Consort Chen's eyes..."

Hearing these sarcastic remarks, Chen Shunan suddenly understood something and said seriously,
"Qingchen, are you currently in male form, female form, or human form?"

Qingchen, revealing only her delicate, slightly furrowed brows, sat down opposite Chen Shunan and looked at him, saying...

"Female Prime Minister".

So it turns out he was actively engaging with the world, cultivating a Zen mind, and seeing me as a woman...

Chen Shunan immediately felt relieved.

No wonder it tastes so good.

It must be because during the last discussion on the first day of the Dao, when I took the red pill, Chen Shunan broke my mental state.

The young nun was in the prime of her life, yet she had many more troubles.

He then took the initiative to change, transforming himself into Subhuti, and wanted to adorn his body with flowers.

First enter the world, then leave it.

Qingchen can also be considered a kind of immortal.

In other words, those who possess the spiritual roots for cultivating immortality do not need to practice martial arts. As long as they are guided by immortals or pass the imperial examinations to enter a Taoist academy, they can embark on the path to immortality.

It seems that those born into immortality all possess various characteristics that they themselves are completely unaware of, yet are quite different from ordinary people.

Ma Xiucai's appeal lies in his extraordinary wisdom and unparalleled comprehension.

Qingchen seems to possess a special constitution and is closely connected with the esoteric Buddhist sect.

The "Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill Method" is extremely difficult for other young nuns to learn, and they may not even be able to understand it.

However, Chen Shunan couldn't say for sure whether this fate was a blessing or a curse for Qingchen.

and……

Fortunately, Qingchen didn't intentionally adopt a 'male appearance', otherwise Chen Shunan would have had a real headache.

Discussing the Dao with Qingchen and practicing the "Mercury Dragon Lead Tiger Red Pill Method" can temporarily suppress the Yin filth and corpse energy.

Chen Shunan was naturally unwilling to give up.

But to ask him to discuss philosophy with Qingchen, the 'male-faced' one...

That's utter nonsense.

"Fine, since you don't want me to stay..."

Chen Shunan shook his head regretfully, took out a scroll of the *Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra* from his sleeve, and said,
"This sutra was obtained by me through the search of an old friend. It speaks of seeking the supreme and perfect enlightenment and comprehending the Four Noble Truths of suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path to its cessation... I shall go now."

Chen Shunan left the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra on the table and turned to leave without hesitation.

Upon seeing the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, Qingchen was overjoyed. Seeing Chen Shunan's expression, she couldn't help but call out to him instinctively.
"and many more!"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Qingchen regretted them.

When Consort Chen arrived earlier, she was cold and sarcastic. But when Consort Chen took out the "Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra," she tried to persuade her to stay.

It is somewhat reprehensible that they would prioritize profit over morality and lack any sense of propriety.

But if I let Chen Shun'an, who has put so much effort into this, leave like this, wouldn't I seem heartless? But what if Consort Chen really stays? How am I supposed to face that?
But if he really leaves, I'll probably toss and turn all night, reliving the events that just happened.

Qingchen is currently very conflicted.

She has clearly fallen deeply into the trap of 'feminine appearance'.

Fortunately, Chen Shunan seemed to ignore her pleas and left without a word, leaving only his back view.

Seeing this, Qingchen felt a pang of regret, blaming herself for making things so difficult for Consort Chen.

Suddenly, Chen Shunan turned around and went back into the house.

Qingchen's eyes brightened slightly.

"Something was left behind."

Chen Shunan took the peach wood bead that had 'accidentally' fallen on the corner of the table, passed in front of Qingchen, and left the courtyard in the blink of an eye.

Faintly, Chen Shunan could hear angry and resentful sounds coming from behind him, along with the faint sound of teeth grinding.

You little bitch, you still want to play with Master Chen?

Too inexperienced.

Chen Shunan smiled, suddenly finding a bit of his youthful feeling again.

This is what embellishes life.

Fun~
……

Wohujing (Wohu Well).

The well shed was surrounded by straw curtains that provided shelter from the wind and snow, which swayed slightly in the cold wind.

It seems like Inoue isn't doing much business today.

A group of water carriers, enduring the cold, squeezed down from the well shed. They didn't deliver water, but chatted idly. Many people's eyes would occasionally peek into the well shed, and sometimes they could hear some kind of argument.

Inside the well shed.

Almost all the managers under Zhao Guangxi's command gathered together, including Lin Shouzhou, who sat on a chair with one leg crossed, his brows furrowed and smoking a pipe.

The ledgers on the table were somewhat messy, and Manager Li's face was stern. The atmosphere in the entire well shed was oppressive.

Manager Li said in a deep voice, "This is Zhao's order. It's not just us; all the other wells, the wells under the eight owners' jurisdictions, will be dug deeper to force out some Five-Treasure Immortal Water!"

"But we can't ruin our brothers' livelihoods and drive them to the brink of despair!"

At the lower level, a man with a gloomy expression and a three-pronged mustache spoke coldly.

"Now that it's cold, people's drinking water supply has already dwindled. They'd rather not buy it than not buy it at all. Now they're killing the goose that lays the golden eggs by forcing people to drink more 'miracle water'... In all these years, this kind of well-drilling order has only appeared twice, and each time it nearly dried up the wells, taking several months to barely recover!"

This man is called Zhang Jinghe. He is also a veteran shopkeeper, and his seniority is no less than that of Shopkeeper Li.

Zhang Jinghe said, "If we really are digging a well, what will the brothers down there eat and use? Winter has just started, are we even going to survive?! If you ask me, Boss Zhao has become the well-driller, holding a high position and wielding great power, but he's too distant from the brothers, and it's not necessarily true that he considers us brothers anymore..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shouzhou's eyes widened, a cold glint in them, and he cursed.

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

"Alright, alright... Well, Brother Xun, what do you think?"

Manager Li immediately stepped in to smooth things over, then looked at the other manager.

Xun Ye was originally He Qiqiang's manager, and he also managed a freshwater well.

Xun Ye was originally the most sought-after among all the shopkeepers, and was considered the most favored by Zhao Guangxi.

Unfortunately, with the sudden rise of the Sand Gravel Well side, Lin Shouzhou and Chen Shunan emerged one after another, and He Qiqiang not only failed to break through the realm, but also mysteriously disappeared, his fate unknown.

Xun Ye immediately lost interest and became dejected.

Upon hearing this, Xun Ye paused for a moment before replying.

"Perhaps, Zhao Tou was also forced into this situation and had his own reasons."

(End of this chapter)