Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1410: Chapter 729: Withdrawal

"Earth Martial Realm..."

He blended into the crowd without a sound, while his divine sense quietly spread out like a spider web.

That Qi aura appeared and disappeared, the opponent was clearly deliberately concealing it as well.

Gu Sheng sneered inwardly.

"Xuanxu Sect? Or remnants of the Great Wilderness Alliance in the Secret Realm?"

In Great Wilderness City, the Lu Family and Shen Qingyun were unlikely to target him due to their strength disparity and the stance of the Linyin Pavilion.

However, the Xuanxu Sect and the Great Wilderness Alliance, with their weaker strength, might be more likely to take desperate risks.

He acted as if he hadn’t noticed anything, walking straight towards the direction of the Linyin Pavilion.

As he passed a fork in the road, Gu Sheng suddenly veered into a secluded alley. The lighting was dim, with tall walls on both sides casting heavy shadows.

"Followed me for so long, aren’t you tired?"

Gu Sheng suddenly stopped, speaking without turning his head.

Gu Sheng slightly raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on the Martial Artist in the Earth Martial Realm.

The other was dressed in the Guardian Mansion’s standard black robe, with Huang City’s distinctive mountain emblem embroidered on the chest, but was now trembling slightly in front of him.

"The Guardian Envoy Chen wants to see me?"

Gu Sheng’s voice was calm, but it made the Martial Artist’s forehead glisten with cold sweat.

"Y-yes, Senior Gu."

The Martial Artist kept his head down, not daring to meet his eyes.

"The Guardian Envoy said... he wants to turn hostility into peace with you."

Gu Sheng instantly locked onto the opponent’s Sea of Consciousness.

The Martial Artist shuddered, his face turning pale, yet he dared not resist at all.

"Do you know the specific reason?"

Gu Sheng asked while probing the opponent’s spiritual waves.

"I’m just following orders to convey the message, I really don’t know the details..."

The Martial Artist’s voice trembled, sincere ripples appearing in his Sea of Consciousness.

Gu Sheng withdrew some of his spiritual power, pondering for a moment. The other indeed wasn’t lying, but this sudden friendliness made him wary instead.

"Go back and tell the Guardian Envoy Chen."

Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, his robe fluttering despite the stillness.

"If he truly wants to talk, let him come to the Linyin Pavilion in Huang City to see me personally."

Before the words were fully spoken, he flicked his fingers gently, and an invisible imprint silently disappeared into the Martial Artist’s Sea of Consciousness.

The Martial Artist only felt a chill on his brow, but dared not ask more, hurriedly agreeing before leaving in haste.

Once the figure vanished, a slight smile appeared at the corner of Gu Sheng’s mouth.

This imprint could not only monitor the opponent’s movements, but also provide him a "surprise" at a critical moment.

On the bustling streets of Huang City, Gu Sheng strolled leisurely. Pedestrians on either side avoided him, and those recognizing his identity bowed respectfully.

In no time, a grand pavilion appeared before him, with the words "Linyin Pavilion" shining brilliantly in gilded characters in the sunlight.

"Master Gu!"

The Martial Artist guarding the entrance straightened up and saluted upon seeing him.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly and walked straight into the hall.

Seeing this, several Martial Artists behind the counter hurriedly set aside their tasks and greeted him in unison.

"Welcome, Third Pavilion Master!"

"Prepare a Quiet Room."

Gu Sheng said indifferently.

"Also, have Manager Xiao and Bai Lingtong come to see me."

"Yes!"

A steward-looking Martial Artist immediately responded and turned to make arrangements.

Led by an attendant, Gu Sheng ascended to the third floor and entered a tastefully decorated Quiet Room.

Outside the window was a panoramic view of Huang City, with the tower of the Guardian Mansion faintly visible in the distance.

He had just sat down when there was a respectful knock on the door.

"Come in."

The door opened, and a middle-aged man in a brocade robe walked in with a face full of smiles.

"Master Gu, long time no see, your demeanor is even more impressive than before!"

Xiao Yun bowed respectfully, his eyes full of awe.

Gu Sheng gestured with his hand.

"Manager Xiao, I have two matters to attend to."

Xiao Yun immediately straightened his face and said.

"Please give your instructions, Pavilion Master."

"First, find a nominal position for Bai Lingtong that allows access to intelligence at the level of First-Class Sects."

Xiao Yun’s eyes twinkled, he smiled and said.

"That can be easily done, how about assigning the title of Foreign Affairs Steward? The authority is ample yet not conspicuous."

Gu Sheng nodded.

"That works. Secondly, I need all the data on the Guardian Mansion of Huang City, the more detailed the better."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yun immediately took out a Jade Scroll from his bosom, infused it with spiritual power, and murmured a few words.

Moments later, he looked up and said.

"The orders have been given, it will be delivered to the Pavilion Master within the time it takes to have a cup of tea."

Gu Sheng’s slender fingers tapped the table, the sound particularly clear in the Quiet Room.

"The last task, I need you to investigate a Sect."

Xiao Yun stood below, puzzled but did not inquire further.

He had long been accustomed to such sudden orders from Gu Sheng.

"This is the token."

Gu Sheng took out a totally green Jade Pendant from his sleeve, engraved with intricate cloud patterns, casting an eerie cold light in the dim light of the Quiet Room.

Xiao Yun’s eyes narrowed slightly, recognizing it as the item secretly sent by Qin Lie the previous day.

Keeping his expression neutral, he took out a Memory Crystal, infused it with spiritual power, and recorded the Jade Pendant’s appearance in full.

"Understood."

Xiao Yun returned the Jade Pendant with both hands.

"No later than three days, I will present the Sect’s intelligence."

Gu Sheng nodded slightly. Xiao Yun had always handled matters reliably, something he valued most.

After Xiao Yun retreated, the restriction outside the Quiet Room fluctuated slightly.

Gu Sheng slightly raised his eyelids, knowing that Bai Lingtong had arrived.

"Come in."

The door was gently pushed open, Bai Lingtong’s round face was full of flattering smiles, bowing as he entered the room.

"Lord Gu, long time no see, your demeanor is even more impressive than before!"

Gu Sheng’s lips curled slightly, though his eyes remained unchanged.

"Take a seat."

Bai Lingtong sat down cautiously, his seat barely covering half the chair.

Ever since he joined the Emperor Sect following Gu Sheng’s arrangements, his intelligence business had thrived with the support of the Linyin Pavilion, and he now controlled half of Huang City’s underground intelligence network.

"What are your instructions, Lord Gu?"

Bai Lingtong rubbed his hands together.

Gu Sheng looked directly into his eyes, his tone as calm as if discussing someone else’s matter.