Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1047: Chapter 547: The Whereabouts of the Black and White Ghosts (Part 2)

When their eyes met, Huang Shan nodded vigorously.

"Hmm, I’m not afraid."

"Tonight, you and I will change rooms."

After Gu Sheng spoke, Huang Shan hurriedly said, "Brother Sheng, I’m fine."

"No, let’s change. Shi Lou, help him move his things directly."

Without saying a word, Shi Lou picked up the things and left.

"Brother Sheng, thank you!"

"What’s there to thank, no need to be so polite among brothers."

Gu Sheng patted Huang Shan’s shoulder, and finally, a smile appeared on Huang Shan’s face.

That night, everything was unexpectedly calm.

At daybreak, everyone gathered together again.

Seeing Bai Yu’s unsightly expression, Er Gou approached and asked, "What’s wrong with you? You look awful, didn’t sleep well last night?"

"Yeah, I kept thinking I could catch one or two, but I didn’t expect them to be so cowardly, not daring to come all night."

"You didn’t wait all night, did you?"

"Not really, I fell asleep just before dawn."

After Bai Yu finished speaking, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but laugh.

"Sleeping only after dawn, how is that different from staying up all night?"

"At least I did sleep for two hours."

"That’s really impressive."

After Gu Sheng spoke, Bai Yu’s face turned comically dark.

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

After breakfast, the group continued on their journey.

That night, Bai Yu’s people rushed back in a hurry.

Seeing them, everyone immediately went up to meet them.

Bai Yu hurriedly asked, "Did you gather any information?"

"Young Master, there is news. It’s said that the Black and White Ghosts are in Shanshui Town, and also..."

"And also what?"

"And they have indeed recruited people, a sect called Mirror Gate."

"Mirror Gate? Have you heard of it?"

After Bai Yu asked, everyone shook their heads.

"What kind of sect is it? How come we’ve never heard of it?"

"It’s said that this sect doesn’t roam the Jianghu but develops only in specific places, and it’s mostly women, each with extraordinary skills. They each have a mirror, which is their weapon. The sect wanders between the righteous and the evil and is rarely seen. It’s unclear how the Black and White Ghosts found them."

Upon learning that the Black and White Ghosts really recruited people, everyone’s expressions turned grim.

Gu Sheng twirled his fingers lightly and said, "Anyone who would collude with minions of evil is certainly not righteous. We must spread the word and warn everyone because the Shanshui market is about to open, and there are many Jianghu people coming and going. We can’t let anyone fall for their tricks."

Hearing Gu Sheng’s words, Bai Yu nodded in agreement.

"You’re right. Spread my command to quickly disseminate this information, and make sure everyone is on alert before the market opens."

Bai Yu’s subordinates listened to the order and headed to the Shanshui Town market ahead of them.

"Brother Sheng, should we also hurry? Lest the Black and White Ghosts and a Mirror Gate cause trouble?"

After Shi Lou’s question, Brother Sheng nodded.

"Yes, they arrived first, surely with a plan. We can’t let them succeed."

"Should we leave now?"

"Let’s go."

Gu Sheng led the group, heading straight to Shanshui Town.

As they approached Shanshui Town, he suddenly noticed that something was off.

Gu Sheng glanced around but didn’t see anything unusual.

After some thought, he deliberately slowed his pace.

Everyone around him, curious and observing their surroundings, also unconsciously slowed down with him.

As they entered Shanshui Town, the crowd around them grew.

Amid the bustling crowd, Gu Sheng quietly moved beside Huang Shan, deliberately watching the people around him.

Sure enough, he saw someone continually following Huang Shan, their gaze frequently falling on him, clearly not focused on the market.

With this realization, Gu Sheng again changed position.

After turning a corner, where there were fewer people, Gu Sheng intentionally led them down a small path.

The person following behind seemed oblivious and followed them in.

After walking a few steps, Gu Sheng deftly appeared behind them, grabbed their wrist tightly!

"Sneaking around all this way, who sent you?"

Feeling the bind on their wrist, the person’s face changed, raising a hand to try and break free.

Gu Sheng gripped them firmly, continually releasing Spiritual Energy, giving them no chance to escape. The more they struggled, the tighter Gu Sheng’s hold became. Soon, the person couldn’t endure it anymore.

"Spare me, sir! Spare me, sir!"

Seeing them surrender so easily, Gu Sheng sneered.

"With your measly skills, you dare cause trouble? Speak, who sent you?"

"No one... no one sent me. I just had my eye on that gentleman’s money pouch at his waist."

Gu Sheng turned to look. Sure enough, amongst everyone, only Huang Shan had casually hung his money pouch at his waist, and it was bulging, clearly holding something!

Of course, Gu Sheng didn’t believe him easily and pulled him up.

"Shi Lou, Er Gou, come and search him."

Hearing this, the two hurried forward, thoroughly searching the little thief inside and out.

"Brother Sheng, there’s nothing there."

"Er Gou, how about you?"

"Nothing on my side either."

The two spread their hands, making Gu Sheng frown.

"Really, no one sent you?"

"Really, no one! I’m not of the Jianghu, just an idling scoundrel who’s been short on money lately. With so many people coming to Shanshui Town, I thought I’d improve my meals."

His words were water-tight, and Gu Sheng was half convinced.

After some thought, he released him.

"Scram, don’t let me see you again! If there’s a next time, I’ll take your life!"

After Gu Sheng spoke, the person thanked him profusely and ran off in a panic.

Watching his retreating figure, Gu Sheng’s expression was unreadable.

Lan Yao glanced at him and lightly nudged his shoulder.

"What are you looking at? You don’t believe him?"

"No, I don’t."

Upon hearing this answer, Lan Yao was taken aback.

"Really? You don’t believe him? Shi Lou and Er Gou found nothing, so he’s probably not from any sect! Also, Huang Shan’s money pouch is indeed eye-catching. I think he wasn’t lying."

"His words were flawless, but his actions gave him away."

"What do you mean?"

"Did you see how he left just now? He ran fast, without a sound. If he’s not from Jianghu, how does he have such strong Inner Strength? Shi Lou has to control his movements to remain silent, yet amidst his panic, he could run with such ease. Do you think he’s just a petty thief?"

After Gu Sheng spoke, Lan Yao’s expression changed.

Because he actually believed the man’s words! He didn’t even consider it!

"Bai Yu, did you catch on?"

After Lan Yao’s question, Bai Yu nodded, then shook his head.

Seeing this, Lan Yao was puzzled.

"Nodding and shaking, what do you mean?"

"It means I noticed his peculiar behavior but also believed his words."

"You believe and don’t believe simultaneously?"

"Something like that, I suppose."

After speaking, Bai Yu shook his head at himself.

"It seems I haven’t been out enough. I couldn’t see through such a simple thing. But Gu Sheng, can you tell which sect he’s from?"

"I can’t, but today we spared his life. He will surely show up again."

"Are you sure?"

"It’s very likely."

After hearing this, Bai Yu nodded.

"Your words are usually spot-on, so we must stay alert."

Gu Sheng looked at Huang Shan and pointed at the money pouch at his waist.

"While traveling, don’t show your wealth. You must remember this."

Understanding his meaning, Huang Shan quickly stowed away the money pouch.

"Sorry, Brother Sheng, it was my oversight."

"No worries, drawing him out was a small ploy. But don’t be careless, I fear Qingxia may target you."