Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 164: Chapter 112: Reactions from All Sides! First-level Snake Breath!

Gu Sheng looked at the piles of items beside him, his heart slightly stirred with excitement.

Just the silver coins alone totaled over three thousand taels!

Silver notes and silver taels were stacked high—a sight Gu Sheng had never encountered before. His breathing quickened unconsciously. With these three thousand taels, it would be more than enough to achieve Perfect mastery in the Blood Refining Realm.

At this moment, if he could purchase two Blood Strengthening Pills, he’d be able to advance to Blood Refining Realm Perfect mastery in just a few days.

Unfortunately.

Blood Strengthening Pills were not so easily acquired. From Ding An, Gu Sheng learned that the last batch of pills refined by Pill Master Ge Qing was essentially sold out. Even if there were any leftovers, it wouldn’t be easy to obtain them.

”At least, there’s an ample supply of Strengthening Blood Powder!”

Gu Sheng was still pleased.

Without worrying about waste, doubling the dosage of Strengthening Blood Powder could also significantly enhance the efficiency of tempering his blood and flesh. Gu Sheng estimated that the time required for a breakthrough could be reduced by at least fifty percent!

That was reasonably good.

Beyond the silver taels.

There were also piles of weapons and containers, and he even found manuals on the bodies of two gang members—a fist skill and a palm skill, both foundational martial arts, less relevant to Gu Sheng’s current needs.

What surprised him the most was Han Lu’s Meteor Hammer.

The pair of large spiked hammers were clearly made of exceptional materials. During the clash with Gu Sheng’s giant axe moments ago, the giant axe had suffered slight damage, while the Meteor Hammer showed only shallow marks.

Reflecting on this, Gu Sheng felt a bit of a headache.

Although his giant axe was a quality piece, it had initially only cost him slightly over one hundred taels of silver. Now, after prolonged use, it already showed some wear and tear. Soon it would need repairs or even a complete reforging.

What a pity.

”Where has the blacksmith gone? If she were still around, I could easily have these hammers melted down and reforged into an even stronger giant axe...”

Gu Sheng sighed softly.

Silently, he decided he needed to find a new source for weapons.

But this was difficult. When he had wandered the black market back then, he’d only encountered that one blacksmith. Most other artisans were sponsored by various factions, and seeking them out would be tantamount to delivering himself into trouble.

”Killing Han Lu and framing Liu Yuanhu this time managed to offend both parties. The identity of the Butcher can no longer be used.”

Gu Sheng mused darkly to himself, imagining the chaos this would cause once the news spread.

The Black Sand Gang would naturally suspect Liu Yuanhu as the culprit.

But Liu Yuanhu would have to swallow the humiliation, unable to protest, while he would undoubtedly launch a covert search for the Butcher.

Gu Sheng shook his head.

He left slowly.

His mind wasn’t overly concerned; no matter how they searched, they wouldn’t possibly find him. The perfected level of the Shapeshifting technique left no flaws, and Gu Sheng’s actions hadn’t provided any motive for suspicion.

Gu Sheng had deliberately waited until Han Lu visited multiple manors and fortresses before making his move, precisely to dispel any suspicion linking the Butcher to Gu’s Manor.

...

With this matter resolved, Gu Sheng felt a great sense of relaxation.

When he learned of Du Jiangbo’s fall from Yunjian Cliff back then, he had been somewhat silent. Though his interactions with Du Jiangbo had been brief, the man had proven honorable and faithful to his word. For this reason, Gu Sheng intended to avenge him.

This time.

The first motive was to prevent turmoil in Gu’s Manor, divert attention, and buy himself time to grow stronger. The second was to avenge Du Jiangbo.

Inside the workshop.

Gu Sheng gradually steadied his wandering thoughts and began training.

His Flying Thunder Leg had already reached Perfect mastery, while his Golden Body Skill was steadily advancing toward Great Success. As for Snake Breath Skill, it was now exceedingly close to reaching the perfected tier.

”It should be today!”

Gu Sheng focused entirely on his training, feeling that his condition was optimal.

After a series of relentless battles, his pent-up energy was released, and through action, he sought serenity.

Gu Sheng’s leg muscles contracted continuously, propelling him forward like sudden lightning. His aura became ethereal and elusive, resembling that of a forest-dwelling serpent—or even a demonic serpent—lurking and twisting without pause.

Snake Breath Skill was inclined towards auxiliary capabilities.

After achieving Perfect mastery, it permitted the user to enter a state of pseudo-death, compressing the flow of vitality and blood to their utmost limits, rendering oneself imperceptible even to Bone Refining Realm experts.

Now.

There was an even deeper transformation taking place, making Gu Sheng’s presence more erratic and unpredictable.

He had no idea how much time had passed.

Suddenly, Gu Sheng’s body trembled violently as an overwhelmingly cold and ferocious aura surged forth from him. If an ordinary person stood before him, their soul would likely fly away in fear. But soon, the aura vanished, replaced by a visible decline.

Surge, decline. Surge, decline...

Gu Sheng indulged in this cycle with satisfaction.

After some time, he happily opened his interface.

In the martial arts section, under Snake Breath Skill, the entry now read: Snake Breath Skill (First-level Snake Breath).

”First-level Snake Breath — its effects are rather peculiar!”

Gu Sheng clicked his tongue in amazement.

The fluctuations in his aura earlier had been entirely due to the special effects of First-level Snake Breath.

Previously, Gu Sheng had only been able to suppress fluctuations in his vitality, requiring concentrated effort during combat. If he exerted himself fully, he could easily be detected.

But now.

Anyone below his cultivation level could be entirely deceived!

In other words, Gu Sheng could now simulate his strength to appear at the entry level of the Blood Refining Realm or even the Jade Skin Realm. Even if observed by a Bone Refining Realm expert during battle, they wouldn’t detect a thing. Combined with the Shapeshifting technique, this was practically godlike.

”With the Butcher gone, if a new Blood Refining Realm enforcer suddenly appeared, it might attract unwanted attention. But someone at the Jade Skin Realm wouldn’t.”

Gu Sheng smiled faintly.