Chapter 45: Hothead
Late at night, Chen Shun’an slept in a daze.
Murmurs sounded in his ears—
“The shedding is getting worse, even snake patterns are appearing. Cultivation Method Backlash is so tricky and weird! Why are there no records of this in the True Skill? Whatever, take another bath. Chen Shun’an is shrewd and worldly, but he truly has a favor for our Li Family…”
【Wish+4】
“The bedding is soft and the couch is warm, the sleeping gear is like new, much more comfortable than the beds at the Orphanage and Colored Gate… I heard it’s Blessed Water sent by Mr. Chen? Mr. Chen seems like a good person, but unfortunately good people don’t live long. How should I talk about the Secret Medicine massage matter?”
【Wish+3】
…
【Wish+27】
【Wish: 113】
Secret Medicine?
Chen Shun’an mumbled, still half-asleep, and turned over.
He, Chen Shun’an, had three hundred and three Wonderful Sound, plus Spirit Fish assistance. Why would he need any Secret Medicine?
As for Massage and Blood Circulation?
Tough guy, doesn’t need Massage and Blood Circulation!
……
“Good grief, Ah Hua has reached Third-rate Perfection?!”
The next morning, with a water pouch at his waist and a small bag on his back.
As soon as Chen Shun’an arrived in the Weihang Street alleys, he heard the surprised or envious voices of several Water Carriers.
Chen Shun’an’s heart stirred, and he saw Ah Hua standing tall in an open space by the well, with a reserved smile on his face.
A sturdy and burly Water Carrier clutched his chest, curled up on the ground, gasping in pain.
Several nearby Water Carriers who were sparring, comparing moves, or doing Standing Meditation also stopped and looked over.
Their gazes varied, all silently sighing that the Yangtze River’s later waves push the earlier ones.
This young lad Ah Hua is truly something.
Shopkeeper Li also walked out from under the shed, dressed in a long jacket, smiling, nodding from time to time.
“Offended you, Brother Wei.”
Ah Hua stepped forward and helped the man on the ground up.
Noticing the scorching gazes of the crowd of Water Carriers, Brother Wei’s face looked a bit unsightly.
After all, when he previously sparred with Ah Hua and fed him moves, he had always held the upper hand.
He often pointed out or even scolded Ah Hua with the attitude of a senior.
In just a few years, the offense and defense had reversed!
“No problem, Ah Hua, you’ve been diligently practicing cultivation year after year, working diligently, and with your own decent Root Bone, reaching Third-rate Perfection at just over twenty is only to be expected…
Maybe you’ll even Breakthrough to Second-rate before thirty. When that happens, don’t forget your brother!”
Brother Wei suppressed the strangeness in his heart, cupped his fists, and smiled.
“Certainly, certainly. You’re too polite, Brother Wei!”
Ah Hua quickly said.
Suddenly rich San Dezi, rising star Ah Hua, Chen Shun’an who is highly regarded by Instructor Lin…
Scarred Liu, who had been silently practicing punches, suddenly felt a strong sense of urgency well up in his heart.
Why, even after I’ve cut off desires I shouldn’t have, I still can’t catch up to these people?!
At this moment, seeing Chen Shun’an, Scarred Liu’s face showed a smile,
“Elder Brother Chen.”
Chen Shun’an smiled.
San Dezi had changed back to his Short Jacket and cloth shoes today, showing no sign of yesterday’s wealth and contentment, blending in perfectly with the group of Water Carriers.
San Dezi, like the others, congratulated and encouraged Ah Hua. Seeing Chen Shun’an arrive, he walked over to greet him,
“Brother Chen is here, have you eaten? If not, let’s push the carts to Second Street later, have a bowl of Noodle Tea with Huoshao, and fill the gaps!”
Chen Shun’an laughed in surprise: “Oh my, San Dezi, you’ve really struck it rich!”
“Uncle Chen…”
The two were chatting when a voice interrupted them.
Ah Hua strode over quickly, excited and eager to try, cupped his hands toward Chen Shun’an and said,
“I’ve long heard that Uncle Chen’s 《Meat Flying Immortal》 is a superior Lightness Skill. Ah Hua is untalented and wants to boldly ask for a lesson. Please grant me instruction, Uncle Chen!”
Chen Shun’an smiled ambiguously: “You sure?”
As the voice spread, the previously noisy and lively alley fell silent.
The crowd’s gazes turned, and many old Water Carriers showed displeasure.
This kid Ah Hua is a hothead!
Him asking for instruction from others, even Second-rate Warriors like Sun Xiao or Cheng Bin, was no big deal.
Lose and so what? No one loses face.
But veterans like Chen Shun’an, old Water Carriers, each had their own background and face.
If they really lost to you, Ah Hua, wouldn’t that be losing face in old age? How to face people or be brothers afterward?!
Wouldn’t that be slapping us old folks’ faces too?
Besides, fists and feet have no eyes. If Old Chen gets hurt again, no one can explain it!
But words are like spilled water, can’t be taken back.
Someone snorted coldly, their gaze gloomy.
Some shook their heads helplessly, treating it as young people not knowing the limits.
Others showed curiosity.
Shopkeeper Li frowned, took a few steps forward, ready to stop this farce and maintain harmony at the well.
“Instructor Lin is here?”
A respectful voice came.
Lin Shou Zhuo strode over energetically. Though dressed in coarse pants and jacket, he couldn’t hide his knotted muscles and golden outlines. His movements were tiger-like and wolfish, making people afraid to meet his eyes.
“What’s going on?”
Sensing the weird atmosphere in the alley, Lin Shou Zhuo asked coldly.
Someone quickly whispered a few words in Lin Shou Zhuo’s ear. Lin Shou Zhuo understood, looked at Chen Shun’an and Ah Hua, and said indifferently,
“Trivial matter, just asking for instruction. Twisting and turning like a woman! Fight quickly, I’ll watch for you two. Hurry up, water delivery is about to start.”
Since Instructor Lin said so, others couldn’t stop it even if they wanted to.
Shopkeeper Li gave Lin Shou Zhuo a helpless look, shook his head, and said no more.
Soon, the crowd cleared a path for Chen Shun’an and Ah Hua, making space for an open area.
Instructor Lin smacked his Pipe Bowl, puffing clouds of smoke, his face gaining a ruddy glow, and looked toward the open ground.
Ah Hua also practiced Lightness Skill, though only mid-grade Martial Arts, not comparable to Chen Shun’an’s 《Meat Flying Immortal》.
But the young and strong are to be feared. Ah Hua was vigorous and full of Qi and Blood after all, so many actually didn’t favor Chen Shun’an.
But Instructor Lin had sharp eyes. Sweeping his gaze over the two, he suddenly felt Chen Shun’an was too calm, as if confident of victory.
“Huh?”
Lin Shou Zhuo put down his Pipe, waved to disperse the smoke, and looked at the two in the field with interest.
He vaguely felt the final result would be unexpected.
Ah Hua said: “Offended, Uncle Chen.”
Chen Shun’an said: “I’m a few cycles older than you. You strike first.”
Ah Hua looked at Chen Shun’an opposite, exhaled deeply, cupped his fists and assumed a stance, but a trace of ferocity flashed deep in his eyes.
This old guy won’t die!
Mad intent rose in his heart. Ah Hua’s Full Body Strength and Qi and Blood erupted together. His knees bent, body arched, and he flashed forward like a Startled Sparrow!
His figure darted up and down, shifting left and right. His feet stepped on the stone slabs, leaving almost no sound.
In a blink, he closed in on Chen Shun’an. His fist carried killing intent, grabbing and pressing!
This move from Ah Hua was nearly all-out, condensing his whole body’s Qi and Blood and Intent.
The resentment and frustration in his heart that couldn’t be shared with outsiders seemed to vent out!
In the Darkness, he even touched a bit of the Great Accomplishment essence of 《Startled Sparrow Skill》.
His bones itched, new blood flowing.
Many on site couldn’t even see Ah Hua’s movements clearly.
Only those at Third-rate Perfection, and people like Sun Xiao and Instructor Lin, could see this move clearly. It was brilliant, almost the Peak move of his Realm.
But…
In Chen Shun’an’s eyes, Ah Hua was too slow.
Like a turtle crawling, moves full of flaws, Qi and Blood weak and feeble.
But for Second-rate Late Stage Chen Shun’an, it was just right.
A perfect opponent for hard clashes!
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