Chapter 165: One Percent Chance, Go All In!
But in reality, Chen Shun’an had already secretly swapped it out, pouring the pre-prepared Ran Yi Calming Water into it.
Elder Feng, sitting under the banyan tree, looked at Chen Shun’an’s actions with some shock and awe.
An unscrupulous merchant being unscrupulous to this extent is simply outrageous!
Chen Shun’an’s series of operations—creating a deity, hunger marketing, Sweet Dew Lottery—if taken separately, weren’t too outrageous.
In the Sacred Dynasty, there were still people with such insights.
But if combined, and if Chen Shun’an really had Five-colored Sweet Dew that could calm the mind and aid sleep, regulate the Soul Chamber, it would be a complete dimensional strike!
Of course, in Elder Feng’s eyes, Chen Shun’an had only swapped it with Chicken Head Sweet Water and didn’t know about the existence of Ran Yi Calming Water.
Moments later, Chen Shun’an held the small bowl and walked back.
The old man respectfully took the small bowl and hurriedly poured it into his son’s mouth, who was lying on the door panel.
This smoker’s eyes were scattered, his throat making gurgling sounds, showing signs of his life nearing its end.
Even so, he was still conscious, eyes open, head splitting with pain, yet without the slightest sleepiness.
And at this moment, as the Five-colored Sweet Dew was fed into his mouth
In just a few breaths, the man coughed violently, spitting out a large mouthful of black-purple thick phlegm.
Then he seemed dazed, as if wanting to say something, but a wave of sleepiness crashed over him like a mountain collapsing, his eyes immediately closed, and he actually started snoring.
And on his ashen-gray face, a trace of long-lost color appeared.
“He’s asleep, he’s really asleep!”
“What do you mean asleep? This means he’s saved!”
“Shopkeeper Chen is truly a deity! As soon as he took office, Crouching Tiger Well became a treasure well… Quick, my nephew also got addicted to Fragrant Heart Clearing Paste and became a smoker, hurry and carry him over!”
The onlookers immediately surged forward, holding up their silver high.
The old man’s family, overjoyed to the point of tears, wanted to carry the person away.
“Old man, hold on.”
Suddenly, Chen Shun’an called out to the old man.
The old man turned back, saying with some awe, “Shopkeeper Chen, you are…”
Chen Shun’an placed that one tael of water fee on the door panel, in the arms of the young smoker, and said,
“If it hits Five-colored Sweet Dew, no charge at all. This is the rule.”
Hearing this, the old man looked at Chen Shun’an in a daze.
Awe and gratitude intertwined in his eyes, faintly forming a piety similar to pilgrimage and conversion, finding a spiritual anchor.
He slowly bowed, “Thank you, Shopkeeper Chen, and thank you, Well Immortal.”
Half a hour later.
Today’s water seeking was over.
Sun Xiao took out his saber, slapped it on the table with a thud, then said loudly,
“Everyone, let’s call it a day. Our Well brothers still need to push carts for water delivery. Come early tomorrow!”
The crowd of water seekers and onlookers then dispersed reluctantly.
And not far away, under a tea stall, a few shop assistants with hats askew and legs crossed sat gloomily staring in the direction of Crouching Tiger Well.
“Damn it, he even cured the smokers. Who will buy our ‘Fragrant Heart Clearing Paste’?”
“No, we have to go back and report this to Owl Third Master and the other fortress lords!”
“Let’s go!”
The few shop assistants pushed back their stools and left without stopping.
After they had gone far, the tea stall’s shop assistant looked at the tea and fruits that had been freeloaded again, spat, and cursed,
“These ruffians not only sell Heart Clearing Paste themselves but also trouble Master Chen. They’re truly lacking in virtue! No, I have to inform Master Chen!”
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【Wish+127】
【Grass Talisman（73/100）】
【Wish: 48—>175】
Looking at the Precious Proclamation information in the corner of his eye.
Chen Shun’an was in a great mood.
Today, though he had only selected two families of ‘fated ones’ and successfully obtained Five-colored Sweet Dew.
But after all, it was Ran Yi Calming Water, even diluted dozens of times, it still surpassed almost all calming drugs on the market, with remarkable effects.
Making those who drank it grateful as if seeing a deity.
And with these two families as examples, the chain reaction produced was extremely terrifying.
Not only did it generate faint wishes from others, but it also completely spread the reputation of Crouching Tiger Well.
In just one morning, another seven or eight shops and water shops came to visit, wanting to buy fresh water from Crouching Tiger Well.
Even some clients who usually made do with turbid water gritted their teeth, to bask in the fortune of Five-colored Sweet Dew, and pre-ordered fresh water for the next month.
Not only making Chen Shun’an earn a full pot.
Shopkeeper Li, following behind Chen Shun’an, also benefited greatly.
If this trend continued, completing the task issued by Zhao Guangxi would not be difficult.
It’s just that…
Water purchase volume had increased.
But water pumping couldn’t keep up.
“Old Fei San, hurry up, the water vat is almost empty, are you pumping or not?”
“Business is booming, what smoke are you smoking! You’re driving me crazy!”
Facing the urging of several water carriers, Old Fei San showed a helpless expression,
“Brothers, it’s not that we’re not pumping, it’s that we can’t keep up!”
Old Fei San was telling the honest truth here.
He had already been pumping hard. Normally at this time, he could pump two or three vats at most, but today he had already pumped a full five vats.
He was already very tired.
Chen Shun’an smilingly saw off several water shop bosses from Crouching Tiger Well. Passing by the water vat, he noticed the anomaly here, but his smile didn’t change.
“Shopkeeper Chen, please go back. We hope for more business in the future.”
“You’re too kind, we’re the ones benefiting from your care.”
Chen Shun’an went along smoothly, extremely slick, chatting happily with every boss who came to discuss business.
Then Chen Shun’an stood outside on the street, as if waiting for something.
Soon, a black silk sedan chair came quickly and stopped outside Crouching Tiger Well.
Jiu Chan Hui wore monk robes, hands in mudra forming Flower-Picking Finger, floating like a ghost behind the sedan chair.
There were also over a dozen people in a grand procession with guards.
“Benefactor Chen, we meet again.”
Jiu Chan Hui looked deeply at Chen Shun’an.
“Master Jiu Chan Hui.” Chen Shun’an returned the courtesy.
“Old Chen!”
Then Zhao Guangxi, wearing a dark straight robe, holding a pair of somewhat chipped Baozhou Hollow Iron Balls, jumped down from the sedan chair, his face full of shock and doubt.
Ignoring the crowd around, he immediately lowered his voice and asked,
“That Five-colored Sweet Dew, is it real?”
Chen Shun’an’s expression instantly turned serious, nodding solemnly,
“Of course! How dare I deceive the Landlord?”
Okay, so it’s fake.
Seeing Chen Shun’an like this, Zhao Guangxi immediately understood.
“Eh, who are these two…”
Zhao Guangxi noticed the two standing silently behind Chen Shun’an, one on each side.
The one on the left was burly like an iron tower dragon, arms crossed; the one on the right was fair and thin, eyes lowered, holding an iron bow with hidden dark glow.
It was Niu Dabiao and Du Xiaohua.
Although in Zhao Guangxi’s eyes, their strength was low, his keen eyesight clearly detected their extraordinary Root Bones and uncommon auras.
With a bit of training for a few years, they could be put forward to prop up the scene!
Most importantly…
These two were almost pure boy and jade girl, standing behind Chen Shun’an, it gave him great face!
Then Zhao Guangxi turned back, looking at his own procession guards—some with hair standing on end, others with strange looks.
And Jiu Chan Hui the lama.
He had substance, but in terms of appearance, he indeed couldn’t compare to Chen Shun’an.
“Gotta change!” Zhao Guangxi silently made up his mind.
Chen Shun’an briefly introduced the backgrounds of Niu Dabiao and Du Xiaohua to Zhao Guangxi.
Zhao Guangxi nodded in realization, but the look in his eyes didn’t change, clearly he had long known about Chen Shun’an aiding Rongyuan Orphanage.
The two walked into Crouching Tiger Well one after the other.
“Landlord Zhao.”
“The Landlord is here!”
The water carriers along the way bowed deeply upon seeing him.
Old Fei San spotted Zhao Guangxi and immediately dropped the pulley handle, rushing up like flying, as if seeing family, saying repeatedly,
“Wise nephew, wise nephew, you’re finally here! This job can’t be done! I’ve been working from dawn to dusk without a break… Before, we only needed to pump three to five vats a day, today I’ve pumped five vats and still no end in sight…”
Old Fei San poured out his bitterness, the resentment and frustration in his heart bursting out like beans.
Between the lines, he was saying Chen Shun’an ruled tyrannically, harsh like a tiger, not giving the brothers a chance to breathe.
But Old Fei San didn’t notice that the more he spoke, the colder and stiffer Zhao Guangxi’s expression became, the chillier the light in his eyes.
At this moment, everyone present, except Old Fei San, all had the same thought.
Old Fei San is done for.
He was about to be expelled from Crouching Tiger Well’s team!
The old comrade couldn’t keep up with the new team’s development; the three days fishing two days drying nets water pumping method had to be eliminated!
Staying longer would only hinder Crouching Tiger Well’s development, delay Shopkeeper Chen’s accounts, and cost Landlord Zhao money!
Now Landlord Zhao was poor crazy, his eyes glowing green when looking at people, like wild dogs digging up grave meat.
Who would dare delay the Landlord making money? Not to mention a mere clan relative, even his own flesh and blood would be hung up and beaten hard!
Yet Old Fei San was still oblivious.
“Had enough?”
Zhao Guangxi’s face was expressionless.
“Ah?” Old Fei San was stunned.
“If you can’t do it, then don’t.”
Zhao Guangxi slightly raised his arm, and two second-rate experts strode over menacingly, immediately hoisting Old Fei San into the air.
“Wise nephew? I’m your third uncle…”
Old Fei San gulped, already silenced at the mute point.
Zhao Guangxi flicked his sleeve and turned, “Set off immediately, send him and his whole family back to the hometown to enjoy their old age!”
“Yes, Landlord!”
The two guards nodded and immediately took Old Fei San away.
Zhao Guangxi’s face still showed some frustration at wasted potential.
Old Fei San relying on seniority to obstruct his money-making was one thing.
The second was,
Work must be called by position!
Moments later.
Under the banyan tree, Zhao Guangxi listened to Chen Shun’an’s Merit Sweet Dew plan and personally tested the effect of diluted Ran Yi Calming Water, his expression excited.
Although this so-called Five-colored Sweet Dew had minimal effect on him, almost imperceptible, for second-rate and below martial artists, it was miraculous.
Especially the Soul Chamber regulating effect, superior to Five-wheel Water—even major pharmacies and powers would covet it.
Moreover, with Old Chen’s secretive nature, he definitely had another trick up his sleeve!
“Old Chen, tell me the truth, this Five-colored Sweet Dew, did you prepare it yourself, or get it from somewhere?”
Zhao Guangxi suddenly stepped closer, gaze like a hook, fixed straight on Chen Shun’an’s face.
Chen Shun’an hesitated, then chose an appropriate reveal.
He said frankly, “To answer the Landlord, I found an ancient secret recipe from Wan Niang’s family medical book on the odd meridians and eight vessels, adding some Chicken Head Sweet Dew and other things.”
Chen Shun’an wasn’t lying.
That Five-colored Sweet Dew was indeed prepared that way, and other things were added.
It was just that the truly effective part was the ‘other things’—Ran Yi Calming Water.
“Can it be scaled up?” Zhao Guangxi pressed, breathing slightly rapid.
Chen Shun’an shook his head, looking troubled: “Many constraints, not easy to do.”
Chen Shun’an himself still needed Ran Yi Calming Water, and plucking scales daily without replenishment would exhaust it eventually.
Chen Shun’an could only weigh priorities for maximum benefit.
Hearing this, a trace of barely perceptible disappointment flashed on Zhao Guangxi’s face, then he relaxed.
If this Five-colored Sweet Dew could be mass-produced, and the effect stronger…
Wouldn’t it be nearly the legendary Immortal Talisman Water?
Wait, Immortal Fate…
Thinking of this, Zhao Guangxi’s gaze inadvertently swept toward the deep shadows of the banyan tree.
Elder Feng sat still like dead wood, calm and composed, shaking his head slightly.
Seeing this, Zhao Guangxi slightly relaxed.
With Elder Feng guarding here, vetting for him, he wasn’t worried about Chen Shun’an going astray or using some evil methods.
As for the rest…
He didn’t want to delve deeper, nor did he have any thought of seizing the skill to prepare Five-colored Sweet Dew.
As long as Old Chen was his own man, that was enough!
He still had that capacity to tolerate people.
“Well done, I didn’t misjudge you! Old Chen, I still say the same: go all out, I’ve got your back!”
Zhao Guangxi smiled brightly, the poverty that had tormented him for months seeming somewhat healed.
“With the Landlord’s trust, Shun’an will give his all.” Chen Shun’an cupped his hands, then changed topic, “But… any recent movements from Zhao Guanghui’s side?”
Zhao Guangxi’s smile faded, his face turning solemn.
“Li Yaozu has gone missing, life and death unknown. I’ve sent people to Wuguan Camp to inform Commander Liu.”
“We’ve set up a dragnet, cutting off Zhao Guanghui’s corpse fishing channels. Once Lu Jing returns, we’ll join with Wuqing Sticky Rod Bureau. In about three days, I’ll hold an inauguration banquet, invite Wuqing’s notables widely, and strike then!”
“That Immortal Fate under Zhao Guanghui’s control, any leads? Any countermeasures?”
“Haven’t found the details, can only play it by ear.”
The martial world had a common understanding.
Only Immortal Fate can counter Immortal Fate.
Red Fifth Master and Tian Xuan Saint were prime examples.
Tian Xuan Saint suppressed Red Fifth Master with a single whisk, leaving him barely able to resist.
“Ah? Landlord, doesn’t that mean no sure grasp?”
Zhao Guangxi was stunned, then burst into laughter,
“Old Chen, where in the world is there a sure thing? Having five or six in ten is already a sure win. Even one or two in ten, to some, is enough to go all in!”
