Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1041: Chapter 544: The Great Elder’s Gift (Part 2)

Seeing him standing alone, the Great Elder’s eyes reddened instantly.

"Young Master, you have feeling in your legs and can stand?"

"Yes, though my legs feel numb and swollen, it is indeed as you said!"

As he spoke, he actually took a step forward.

Seeing his movement, Lan Yao wanted to step forward to stop him but was held back by Gu Sheng.

Young Master Bai stepped forward, but his legs couldn’t support him, causing him to fall awkwardly to the ground.

Seeing this, the Great Elder wanted to help him up, but Gu Sheng said, "Great Elder, as the Young Master of the White Cloud Sect, Young Master Bai is a leading figure in the Jianghu. If he needs help from others even when he falls, it will be hard for him to win the people’s respect in the future."

Hearing this, the hand of the Great Elder stopped mid-air.

He turned to look at Gu Sheng, and as their eyes met, Gu Sheng said, "The temperament of Young Master Bai becoming like this is probably not unrelated to your past pampering. Do you want a spoiled child, or do you want a steadfast Young Master?"

After Gu Sheng finished, the Great Elder clenched his fist and painfully stepped back.

As he retreated, naturally, no one else dared to step forward to help.

Young Master Bai also heard Gu Sheng’s words. Gritting his teeth, he exerted all his strength to stand up.

After falling once or twice, I finally summoned the spirit of not admitting defeat and stood up on my own!

Though awkward, I was indescribably proud.

"Gu Sheng, I stood up!"

Watching him, Gu Sheng smiled and nodded, "I knew you could do it. Not only can you do it, but you can exceed my expectations."

Receiving Gu Sheng’s praise, Young Master Bai looked at him gratefully.

"Rest assured, I won’t let you down."

Over the next two days, Gu Sheng continued to treat him as before.

With each treatment, Young Master Bai’s leg improved a little.

By the fifth day of treatment, he could move freely, the results exceeding Gu Sheng’s expectations.

It seems his methods were correct. By stimulating other fighting spirits, he strengthened himself, and his illness naturally recovered quicker.

A week later, Young Master Bai’s leg completely healed.

That day, the Great Elder arranged a banquet to specially thank Gu Sheng and the others.

Having been at the White Cloud Sect for so long, they rarely relaxed.

At the dinner table, Young Master Bai thanked Gu Sheng and the others again.

"Gu Sheng, thank you for saving me again. I will never forget your kindness. From now on, all members of the White Cloud Sect are at your disposal. As long as the White Cloud Sect exists, you will always be the benefactors of our White Cloud Sect!"

After speaking, he took out several Tokens and solemnly handed them to him.

Holding the Tokens, Gu Sheng lightly pursed his lips.

"Young Master Bai, I don’t want to use your kindness to repay you, but I have an unworthy request."

"Gu Sheng, I consider you my brother, so feel free to speak."

"We are people from Stone Village and the Elf Clan, but we have been away from our tribe for many years. Now, with Jianghu in turmoil and crises arising, we inevitably worry when we are away."

Gu Sheng’s words were subtle, but Young Master Bai understood.

"Rest assured, from now on, Stone Village and the Elf Clan are under the protection of my White Cloud Sect. If anyone dares to touch them, the White Cloud Sect will be the first to disagree!"

Receiving his promise, Gu Sheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In front of everyone, he took out the Jade Token and solemnly handed it to Young Master Bai.

Taking the Jade Token, Young Master Bai’s eyes turned red with emotion.

"Gu Sheng, this is..."

"This originally belonged to your White Cloud Sect, and it is time to return it to you."

Clutching the Jade Token tightly, Young Master Bai hugged Gu Sheng.

"Gu Sheng, you are my benefactor of rebirth! I will repay your great kindness!"

"Alright, alright, the dignified Young Master of the White Cloud Sect, how can you be so emotional? Let’s drink, let’s drink."

With a few words, Gu Sheng dispersed the atmosphere, and everyone began to drink noisily again.

At this moment, someone came over with a box to the Great Elder’s side, whispered a few words in his ear.

The Great Elder took the box and turned to Gu Sheng.

"Gu Sheng, do you remember my previous promise? I said that if you could cure our Young Master, I would give you a great gift."

Hearing him bring it up again, Gu Sheng sighed somewhat helplessly.

"Great Elder, I considered Young Master Bai a friend, which is why I treated him. Among friends, such formalities aren’t necessary."

"Gu Sheng, I am not being formal. In fact, I have been preparing this gift for a long time, just never found anyone suitable to give it to."

Hearing this, Gu Sheng found it somewhat strange.

Could it be that this was not specially prepared for him by the Great Elder?

Seeing his expression, the Great Elder smiled.

"You guessed right. This was not specifically prepared for you. I’ve had it ready for years, just never met anyone worthy to give it to."

As he spoke, he opened the box and took out the martial arts manuals inside.

Seeing those manuals, Gu Sheng casually picked one up and glanced through it.

Although he only read a few lines briefly, he felt like something was surging within him, making him feel very incredible.

The few lines appeared cryptic and obscure to him, yet they had such a profound effect?

Feeling the surging energy within him, the Great Elder excitedly grabbed him.

"Gu Sheng, I guessed right. You truly are suited for these books!"

"Great Elder, of all the disciples in the White Cloud Sect, is there really no one suitable for these books?"

"No, none in the White Cloud Sect, nor have I met anyone suitable during my years of traveling."

"How is that possible? Not even Young Master Bai is suitable?"

"Not suitable, none of them are. Only you and Lan Yao can."

Hearing that it was also about him, Lan Yao’s eyes lit up.

"Great Elder, I can, too?"

The Great Elder nodded with a smile, handing him a manual.

"This manual suits you well. Our White Cloud Sect is a renowned sect without those shady things. If you trust me, you can practice it."

Looking at the manual in his hand, Lan Yao was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Great Elder. Then I won’t stand on ceremony."

"Gu Sheng, look how readily Lan Yao accepts it. You don’t have to be polite with me. These manuals are my life’s work, and I’ve been hoping that before I die, I could pass it on to someone. I finally found you now, so please fulfill this wish of mine."

After much consideration, Gu Sheng finally nodded.

"Thank you, Great Elder. Then I’ll give it a try, but I may not be as outstanding as you hope. If I fail, don’t blame me."

"Rest assured, my judgment isn’t wrong. If you cannot, then no one else in this world can."

After speaking, the Great Elder patted his shoulder.

"Gu Sheng, thank you."

"It should be me thanking you."

"No, it’s I who thank you."

At this, the Great Elder did not give him a chance to refuse further and handed a few more manuals to Shi Lou and the others.

"These manuals may not be top tier, but they are sincerely crafted by our White Cloud Sect. Please don’t disdain them."

Shi Lou and the others were overjoyed, having never expected anything for themselves.

Seeing them in such high spirits, Young Master Bai joked from the side: "The Great Elder didn’t leave a single manual for me?"

Looking at him, the Great Elder replied with a smirk.

"You’ve almost practiced all the manuals here but haven’t finished even one completely. I agree with Gu Sheng; your character indeed needs refining, or how else will you take on the great responsibility?"

Hearing this topic again, Young Master Bai hastily raised his hand in surrender.

Seeing him like this is rare, everyone couldn’t help but laugh.

Amid the joyful atmosphere, the doctor’s gaze was fixed on Gu Sheng.

Seeing Gu Sheng laughing so happily, after hesitating several times, he finally stepped forward with a glass of wine beside Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng didn’t notice him, continuing his conversation with the Great Elder, making the doctor anxious as he repeatedly tried and failed to interject.