Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1414: Chapter 731: The Solution to the Puzzle

"Speaking of which, my son is already sixteen this year and his cultivation has barely reached the Seventh Level of the Spirit Martial Realm..."

Gu Sheng immediately understood his intent.

"Guardian Envoy Chen wants your son to train with the Emperor Sect?"

"Exactly!"

Chen Zhongting hurriedly clasped his hands in respect.

"If Young Master Gu could make a recommendation..."

"After tomorrow, I’m afraid it won’t be convenient for me to intervene."

Gu Sheng interrupted him, his voice low.

"I will publicly detach myself from the Emperor Sect."

Chen Zhongting’s expression slightly changed, then quickly returned to a smile.

"No matter, no matter. Young people always need to step away from their wings to train. Even if Young Master Gu is not in the Emperor Sect, getting in is his fortune."

Gu Sheng’s gaze turned towards Xiao Yun, who had been silently standing by.

"Manager Xiao, if the Guardian Mansion requires cooperation in the future, please give it appropriate consideration."

Xiao Yun bowed respectfully.

"Rest assured, Young Master Gu, I understand."

"By the way."

Gu Sheng suddenly remembered something and looked at Chen Zhongting.

"Three Guardian Envoys have died in Great Wilderness City, leaving vacancies in three city positions..."

Chen Zhongting was astonished.

"Young Master Gu, are you saying?"

"At least one of the positions must be filled by our people."

Gu Sheng’s tone was calm but carried an undeniable sense of command.

Chen Zhongting immediately clasped his hands, speaking in a hushed tone.

"I will not fail the task!"

Gu Sheng nodded and turned to leave.

Early the next morning, Gu Sheng awoke from meditation, his Spiritual Power slowly retracting.

He opened his eyes, stars seemed to flow within them.

"Come."

He called softly.

A moment later, a guard stood respectfully outside the door.

"What orders does the Young Master have?"

"Let Bai Lingtong in."

Soon, Bai Lingtong hurried into the courtyard.

"Young Master, I’ve found some clues about what you asked me to investigate."

Bai Lingtong lowered his voice.

"Shen Qingyun indeed gained quite a bit in the Secret Realm, but he used almost all he obtained for Limb Regeneration."

Gu Sheng tapped the table softly with his fingers.

"Get to the point."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Bai Lingtong nodded quickly.

"His journey this time was aimed at the Ten Thousand Years Xuan Jade Spirit Pool outside Xuan City. It’s said that the Spirit Pool is about to mature, and he wants to seize the Spiritual Liquid to break through his realm."

Gu Sheng’s eyes grew cold.

"Source of information?"

"Purchased with a large sum from Shen Qingyun’s former confidant."

Bai Lingtong rubbed his hands together.

"That person was expelled from the Shen family for failing tasks and holds a grudge, so it’s unlikely to be fabricated. But authenticity still requires further verification."

"Nicely done."

Gu Sheng rarely gave a compliment.

Bai Lingtong’s face immediately filled with smiles.

"Working for the Young Master is an honor for a humble one like me."

"How are things with the Great Wilderness Alliance and the Sun and Moon Sect?"

Gu Sheng shifted the topic.

Bai Lingtong straightened his expression.

"We haven’t infiltrated the Sun and Moon Sect yet, but we have people in the Great Wilderness Alliance. Although they don’t hold high positions, if the Great Wilderness Alliance takes action, we’ll know immediately."

Gu Sheng frowned slightly.

"Accelerate actions on the Sun and Moon Sect, and get our people in as soon as possible."

"Young Master..."

Bai Lingtong hesitated for a moment, unable to resist asking.

"Are you planning to deal with the Sun and Moon Sect?"

Gu Sheng cast a cold glance at him.

"I am currently only in the Xuanwu Realm, the Sun and Moon Sect is a top-tier sect with Sect Realm strongmen. To act without absolute confidence is nothing but seeking death."

Bai Lingtong breathed a sigh of relief, but Gu Sheng continued.

"But it’s always wise to prepare in advance."

This sentence made Bai Lingtong’s eyes change slightly. He suddenly realized that the ambition of the young master in front of him might far exceed the present matters.

"Just follow my instructions."

Gu Sheng’s voice brought him back to reality.

"Keep a close watch on the Great Wilderness Alliance and the Sun and Moon Sect and report any anomalies immediately."

Bai Lingtong quickly agreed, about to retreat, when Gu Sheng added.

"From tomorrow, represent Linyin Pavilion to negotiate with Chen Zhongting."

"Me?"

Bai Lingtong widened his eyes in disbelief.

He was merely an intelligence dealer, never thinking that one day he could represent an entity like Linyin Pavilion.

Faced with his shocked expression, Gu Sheng said calmly.

"Why, unwilling?"

"No, no, no!"

Bai Lingtong’s voice rose with excitement.

"A small one like me... No, the subordinate will not fail! The young master’s favor will never be forgotten!"

His expression shifted from shock to complexity, eventually acquiescing.

Working for a hero like Gu Sheng was the greatest opportunity of his lifetime.

Gu Sheng remained calm, about to give further instructions when suddenly a jade talisman on his waist began to glow a vivid green.

It was the Communication Jade Talisman given to him by Gu Ningshuang.

Gu Sheng’s expression changed slightly as he quickly pulled out the jade talisman. It bore only a few brief words.

"Change at Emperor Sect, return immediately."

"Senior Sister Gu is in trouble?"

Gu Sheng’s heart skipped a beat.

As soon as Gu Sheng’s finger touched the Communication Jade Talisman, a strange heat emanated from the smooth jade.

He frowned.

"Junior Brother! I’m in the Desert of Ten Thousand Ants outside Xuan City... In big trouble... Ah!"

Gu Ningshuang’s voice was intermittent, and her final cry felt like a blade stabbing into Gu Sheng’s heart.

In the background, there was the faint sound of some jointed creature’s rustling, sending chills down one’s spine.

"Senior Sister Gu? Senior Sister Gu!"

Gu Sheng shouted at the jade talisman several times, but there was no response.

He suddenly stood, the cedar chair skidding backward with a piercing screech across the floor.

Bai Lingtong was startled by the sudden movement, instinctively stepping back a few paces.

"Young Master, what happened?"

Gu Sheng’s eyes were sharp, yet his voice was chillingly calm.

"Senior Sister Gu is in danger, in the Desert of Ten Thousand Ants."

Bai Lingtong gasped.

"Desert of Ten Thousand Ants? Isn’t that..."

"Xu Lingsu mentioned that Senior Sister Gu had gone with the sect for training; logically, with a Heavenly Martial Realm elder leading, there shouldn’t be any accidents."

Gu Sheng spoke rapidly, unconsciously tapping his fingers on the tabletop.

"Unless..."

"Unless they’ve encountered trouble even a Heavenly Martial Realm cannot handle."