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

Chapter 77 Although Mr. Chen is old, he still eats a peck of rice.
Since Chen Shunan had already said that, those younger than him could only reluctantly withdraw their legs.

Those older than him can't run as fast as him.

Unfortunately, they all had no choice but to 'give way'.

Chen Shunan stood on the arena, his movements unhurried, and clasped his hands in a fist salute to the arrogant young man.

"Young man, my name is Chen..."

Before Chen Shunan could finish speaking, the arrogant young man suddenly rushed forward several steps with a gust of wind. While Chen Shunan was still standing on the edge of the arena, he kicked his leg and smashed it into Chen Shunan's chest!

Looking at his face again, there was not a trace of arrogance or contempt; instead, it was full of cunning, as if his scheme had succeeded.

Knowing that he had only recently broken through to the next level and would find it difficult to gain an advantage against this group of seasoned scoundrels, the young man simply acted arrogantly to provoke them and lure them into a trap.

Second-rate fighters in their later stages, out of pride, will not be the first to step into the arena for combat.

Those in the early stages of a second-rate fighter, having lost their composure, inevitably reveal flaws in their techniques.

He seized the initiative and made a move, which gave him a chance to win!

However, he never expected that Chen Shun'an, a Water Element Emperor who had killed a thief, observed the Six Scenery Revolving True Skill Diagram, and disguised himself as a second-rate cultivator, would have such a fondness for bullying the weak.

"You little rascal, you don't follow the rules of the martial world, you actually launched a sneak attack?!"

Upon seeing this, Chen Shunan's face turned angry. He hurriedly took several steps back and stood on the edge of the arena, teetering on the verge of falling.

Although his face was slightly pale and his eyes showed lingering shock, this also created distance between them.
They fought for two rounds.

In the next instant, Chen Shunan moved with lightning speed, his leg techniques as swift as a storm. He executed a 'rib-penetrating leg kick' with consummate skill, and in the blink of an eye, it landed on the man's ribs.

With a thud, the man collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain, clearly no longer able to fight.

"What a cunning little bastard!"

"What a vicious old man!"

"To actually survive a dangerous situation, that's quite an experience... How old is this person?"

"Almost fifty."

"That lightness skill..."

"The Zhang family's 'Flesh Immortal' is a superior martial art."

"That's Chen Shunan?!"

Many onlookers were both surprised and amazed, knowing only that the two had decided the winner in just a few moves, but unaware of the intricacies of the situation.

Many martial arts masters who came to join the fun naturally noticed the undercurrents between the two on the stage and couldn't help but marvel at the well-deserved reputation of the Four Hegemons of the Capital, as even one of them, an old man or a young man, could perform extraordinary feats.

After that, two more people went up to challenge Chen Shunan.

Chen Shunan relied on his experience and won by a very narrow margin.

Each time he successfully defended his position, Chen Shunan would quickly take out a pill, swallow and refine it, and circulate his qi and blood to restore as much of his strength as possible.

The noisy audience quieted down a bit, silently moved by Chen Shunan's indomitable spirit.

Wan Niang stared intently at Chen Shun'an, her hands gripping the hem of her clothes, her body covered in cold sweat.

San Dezi, Liu Daoba, and others also frowned.

Lin Shouzhou stepped forward, approaching the edge of the arena, prepared to go up and save Chen Shunan should an accident occur, even if it broke the rules.

The imposing He Qiqiang glanced at Chen Shunan on the stage, his eyes darting around, and suddenly burst into a long laugh.

"Don't laugh at the old man's still lofty spirit; his elegance still rivals that of the ancients. Brother Chen has mastered superior lightness skill, his movements are extraordinary. Even among second-rate lightness skill masters in the late stages, few can rival him..."

I think they're capable of winning a few more games and contributing to their team!

Upon hearing this, many people understood the unspoken meaning behind He Qiqiang's words.

This is not an attempt to lure out second-rate mid-to-late stage fighters from Usuifang to challenge Chen Shun-an, putting him in a difficult position and forcing him to continue struggling.

However, the most important thing in the Lingguan Intercepting Meeting is who can successfully defend their position and stand at the end, which means they have won a match.

Therefore, He Qiqiang's actions did not harm Zhao Dongjia or the interests of Shuiwozi.

It just requires Chen Shunan to endure some hardship, grit his teeth and persevere, and deplete the strength of the mill.

Lin Shouzhou's expression turned hostile: "He Qiqiang, don't you dare stir up trouble..."

He Qiqiang stood tall with his hands behind his back, smiled, and said nothing more.

He completely ignored the complicated and strange looks from others.

During this period, He Qiqiang wanted to find an opportunity to act arrogantly and provoke Chen Shunan, so that he would take the bait.

But He Qiqiang was disappointed to find that Chen Shunan, the old man, spent his days either pushing a cart to deliver water or practicing martial arts at the Li residence.

Occasionally, I would go to a teahouse to listen to storytelling, but I would always go early and return early, never staying out overnight. I was kind to everyone and never went to secluded alleys or hung out with shady characters.

Surprisingly, He Qiqiang couldn't find an opportunity to make a move.

This old man is overly cautious!
At their advanced age, instead of enjoying life, taking on amateur operas, supporting actors, walking birds, and fighting insects, why are they still so focused on martial arts?!
I thought I could continue to make rapid progress and become a top-notch master!
Therefore, He Qiqiang should seize this opportunity.

On the stage, Chen Shunan's eyes flickered slightly, fully aware of He Qiqiang's open scheme.

As expected, the next challenger had mid-stage second-rate strength. Although he only practiced a mid-level lightness skill, he was young and strong and at his peak.

He dominated Chen Shunan from the very beginning.

Nobody had high hopes for Chen Shunan, but fortunately, Chen Shunan himself lived up to expectations.

Chen Shunan fought this person for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, until his legs trembled and his face turned ashen. Finally, he outlasted his opponent by revealing a weakness, and suddenly burst out, clenching his fists forward, and rolled off the stage with him.

It's a draw.

San Dezi and Liu Daoba quickly helped Chen Shunan up.

Chen Shunan paused briefly to adjust his breathing, then clasped his hands in greeting to those around him.

"I'm old and useless... Fortunately, I didn't disgrace my master and eliminated the three! Although I am old, I can still eat a peck of rice!"

These words seemed to be addressed to the general public, but they were clearly meant for Zhao Guangxi on stage!
Good heavens, even at a time like this, he still hasn't forgotten to pledge his loyalty!

The corners of everyone's mouths twitched, and some of the more aloof individuals even revealed a mocking look in their eyes, waving their sleeves and turning their heads away.

Zhao Guangxi, however, beamed with joy and waved his hand, ordering a strongman to personally deliver Chen Shunan's reward.

"Old Chen, well done! Get some rest, don't worry about the rest!"

Zhao Guangxi is now extremely worried that something might happen to Chen Shunan, this veteran.

The reward consisted of sixty taels of silver, four drops of five-wheeled water, several bolts of silk, and several kilograms of forging stone suitable for making medium-grade blades.

What satisfied Chen Shunan the most was naturally the four drops of water.

This is equivalent to his salary for April.

Zhao Dongjia is kind and righteous; even if Chen Shunan's last match ends in a draw, he will still be considered the winner.

So, adding the salary I received in advance a few days ago, I have a total of ten drops of water.
Indeed, heroes emerge in times of chaos. In times of peace, how could Chen Shunan have obtained such supplies so quickly?
Chen Shunan found a bench and sat down, closing his eyes to regulate his breathing. Wan Niang, holding the silk, carefully put the things away and stood behind Chen Shunan closely, her eyes wary, like a mother wolf protecting her cubs, ready to tear apart any approaching threat at any moment.

Throughout the entire process, Chen Shunan never glanced at He Qiqiang, and he remained unmoved by any attempts to win him over, completely following his own plan.

Being ignored as if he didn't exist, He Qiqiang felt a little annoyed, but he didn't show it on his face.

If it doesn't work this time, try again next time.

Anyway, there will be plenty of opportunities.

……

The gathering of second-rate martial artists was in full swing.

Lin Shouzhou stepped onto the stage, defeated twelve opponents in a row, and defended the fist and palm ring, winning the match.

He Qiqiang truly lived up to his reputation as a master of external martial arts, promoted by Zhao Guangxi. His skin was as tough as iron and stone, and just by standing still, he resembled a black boar with hairs as sharp as steel needles. He was a superior opponent in this battle of external martial arts.

But in terms of agility and speed, Shuiwozi lost.

In Wanlong Rice Mill, there was a second-rate late-stage martial artist who had mastered the superior lightness skill "Crane Martial Pine Wind Skill." When he displayed his movements, he was like a wisp of smoke swirling around.

Many martial arts practitioners with light-footed skills on the side of the water were amazed and felt sorry for themselves, as if they had been greatly discouraged.

After recuperating, Chen Shunan's injuries were no longer a problem.

He patted Wan Niang's hand, stood up slightly, and walked towards the arena with spears and clubs, ready to watch the battle.

"Huh? How did Usufawa win?"

"Strange, Wu Saiyu was only at the mid-stage of the second-rate level last month, how come he has reached the late-stage of the second-rate level in just one month, and his spear technique is like a madman, impenetrable!"

"Not only that! Could it be that Wu Saiyu also practiced external martial arts? How could she have taken three blows and still be alive and kicking? How could she be so resilient?"

There was a lot of discussion in the audience.

A martial artist from the Shuiwozi area fell off the stage, with a deep, gruesome wound on his chest that revealed the white bone. Blood was flowing freely from the wound, and a doctor was treating and bandaging him.

Chen Shunan frowned as he looked at Wu Saiyu on stage, whose eyes were bloodshot and whose cheeks were covered with faint, centipede-like blue veins.

It has a faint, sweet, and exotic fragrance that drifts on the wind.

It's hard to tell if it's rouge and face powder, or...

Hibiscus oil?!
Sure enough, inside the mortar, many people were already burning hibiscus oil to enhance their strength.

only……

Chen Shunan looked at Wu Saiyu, who was extremely irritable and whose blood was like a wild horse, and thought to himself.

The aftereffects of burning oil for food were indeed severe.

It's even more potent than the most potent medicines.

In the duel involving spear and club, Shuiwozi lost again.

On stage, Zhao Guangxi's smile vanished instantly.

Although he had some expectation of it, he seemed to have underestimated the effects of the hibiscus ointment.

Liu Ruyue frowned and looked at her father, Liu Sui.

If we don't address this, can we still fight?
Liu Sui shook her head subtly.

Liu Ruyue bit her lip reluctantly, her gaze slightly narrowed.

"Alright! I'll give one too!"

Zheng Shicheng clapped his hands, looked up and laughed, his eyes filled with sarcasm, glancing at Zhao Guangxi and the others whose expressions were uncertain.

Trying to fight me? Do you even know how to fight me?
Thus, in the match between second-rate masters, Wanlong Duifang and Shuiwozi each won two and lost two.

This sword fight becomes extremely important.

The fight continued over here.

The drum troupe played three rounds of gongs and drums, so loud it made people's ears go numb.

Chen Shunan's gaze swept over the crowd outside the Kui Xing Pagoda. The people had completely blocked the road, and there were all sorts of vendors selling baked goods, crispy candies, and iced water.

Chen Shunan quickly noticed a group of opera troupes that looked somewhat familiar.

Just like the water pit and the mill, they were carried by a precious carriage.

However, there were no statues of gods on the palanquin, but rather a group of magicians.

The performances, including walking on knife ladders, dressing up as bears, and performing the "immortal rope" act, were extremely lively with music and fanfare, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.

Among them, the younger acrobats are under ten years old; the older ones are nearly forty.

Judging by the signboard, it's the Jin Family Troupe behind Tangyuan Hutong, which is quite famous in Wuqing County.

That's why they were able to set up a stage near the Kui Xing Pagoda and perform without being driven away by the government.

They are considered to have the right to enter.

"Something's wrong."

Suddenly, Chen Shunan's gaze sharpened.

Other martial arts styles are one thing, but when it comes to lightness skills, Chen Shunan has a sharp eye and can even see the twitching of the tendons in other people's legs.

Many of these magicians were hiding their true strength, their feet moving with the agility of a cat, their waists and hips conveying power, their strength subtly shifting.

Many people even felt a sense of apprehension and wariness towards Chen Shunan.

Moreover, this group of magicians is quietly carrying the palanquin toward the arena!

"Where did all these top-tier experts come from, all swarming together?! Could they be members of the Guolu Society?!"

Chen Shunan immediately became alert, withdrew from the arena, and pulled Wan Niang back into the crowd in the water.

He didn't dare to hide near the high platform.

This troupe of actors was clearly here to intercept the troupe; perhaps one of their targets was a certain important figure on the high platform.

Chen Shunan, of course, wouldn't play any tricks and moved closer to the high platform.

It's actually safest in a crowd!

Chen Shunan said, "Wan Niang, take these things home first and wait for me there."

Wan Niang didn't ask any questions, she just squeezed Chen Shun'an's hand, then immediately set off with her things without hesitation.

Why do you ask?
Since it was said by the young master, he certainly wouldn't harm her; there must be a deeper meaning behind it.

All Wan Niang had to do was obey.

It should not be a burden.

(End of this chapter)