Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Standing in front of Gu Sheng, Wushuang Taoist raised his hand towards his shoulder.

Gu Sheng only felt a warm flow pass by, and then it quickly disappeared.

Just as he was immensely surprised, Wushuang Taoist had already withdrawn his hand.

”Whose disciple are you? Why is your spiritual energy so abundant?”

Pressing his lips together, Gu Sheng did not reveal the truth, but vaguely said, ”I was just influenced by some spirit grass.”

Looking at him, Wushuang Taoist gave an enigmatic smile.

”I see.”

Gu Sheng did not explain further, and she did not press the matter.

”You mentioned before that I must be growing herbs for personal use; do you know what injuries I’ve sustained?”

”If I’m not mistaken, your Dantian is damaged, and your meridians are sealed.”

After Gu Sheng spoke, Wushuang Taoist nodded.

”You are indeed correct.”

Upon hearing this, Hong Mei’s tears fell even more fiercely.

”Master, how did you sustain such a severe injury? Was it the work of the black and white ghosts?”

”They were only following orders; it is someone else who truly wants my life.”

”Master, the black and white ghosts have already been killed by Gu Sheng.”

Hearing this, Wushuang Taoist was extremely surprised.

”Are you saying that the black and white ghosts were killed by him?”

”Yes, he killed the black and white ghosts. After obtaining clues, he took me to the prison cage where you were once held, found more clues, and then brought me back to Yunhai. If it weren’t for him, we might have missed news about you.”

Realizing this, Wushuang Taoist’s gaze towards Gu Sheng changed.

”Come with me for a moment.”

Saying this, she turned alone and returned to the room.

Gu Sheng followed, and the door immediately closed, shutting everyone else outside.

Inside, Wushuang Taoist’s gaze was somewhat sharp.

”Gu Sheng, who exactly is your teacher, and which sect do you come from? Why do you have the Spiritual Pearl bestowed upon you?”

Knowing that these matters couldn’t be concealed from her, Gu Sheng frankly told the truth.

Learning that he came from Stone Village and that the Spiritual Pearl on him was obtained through his own skill, Wushuang Taoist’s eyes flashed with surprise once again.

”I didn’t expect that at such a young age you could achieve such things. Indeed, you are a person of great potential, with limitless prospects.”

Saying this, she looked at Gu Sheng.

”Are you aware of the Sky Blue Sect?”

Hearing this, Gu Sheng was taken aback.

The Sky Blue Sect was once the number one sect in the world years ago. At that time, even the White Cloud Sect could only declare itself as a junior sibling to it; it wasn’t until the elders of the Sky Blue Sect ascended one by one that this number one sect gradually faded into obscurity.

”I have some understanding.”

Just as Gu Sheng finished speaking, Wushuang Taoist took out a token.

Upon closer inspection, Gu Sheng was struck speechless, because in Wushuang Taoist’s hand was the very token of the Sky Blue Sect’s Sect Leader!

”This...this is...”

”That’s right, after all the senior brothers ascended, I became the Sect Leader of the Sky Blue Sect. At that time, as each of my senior brothers ascended, the sect’s top power began to weaken. Saint Ya desired the position of Sect Leader and thus began to compete with me secretly. Knowing her character well, how could I hand over the sect to her? We contended for a long time, ruining much of the sect’s strength. In the end, having no alternative, I retreated with the token to the deep mountains. However, as you can see, even without the sect, she still wouldn’t let me go, which is why we have the current situation.”

”Saint Ya has likely already become an evil cultivator, hasn’t she?”

”Yes, to obtain this token, she has resorted to all means. As long as she is not dead, she will not give up. Therefore, I established the Mirror Gate to counterbalance her forces.”

Hearing this sequence of events, Gu Sheng was suddenly enlightened.

”I see.”

After he finished speaking, Wushuang Taoist seriously looked at him.

”You were able to make Hong Mei obedient and pinpoint the issue of my condition at a glance. It indicates that you are exceptionally talented, and your strength is remarkable. Would you be willing to work under my guidance?”

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng shook his head without hesitation.

”As someone from Stone Village, I will never betray Stone Village.”

”If you follow me, I can allow you to control Mirror Gate and make you an envoy of the Sky Blue Sect. Even then, would you still be unwilling?”

There’s no denying that the offer from Wushuang Taoist was very tempting.

At this moment, a simple nod from Gu Sheng could elevate his status dramatically, with a temptation so great it was hard to resist, yet after careful consideration, Gu Sheng firmly shook his head.

”I will never betray Stone Village.”

Upon hearing his words, Wushuang Taoist gave a slight smile.

”You are truly loyal and righteous.”

Saying this, she put away the token.

”What if I say that if you work for me, I’ll incorporate Stone Village into the Sky Blue Sect under my command. Would you be willing then?”

Wushuang Taoist once again extended an olive branch, and Gu Sheng had to admit, he was truly tempted.

He wholeheartedly wanted to protect Stone Village; aside from using dark ironwood, the only other reliance was the White Cloud Sect.

But compared to the Sky Blue Sect, the White Cloud Sect was slightly inferior. If he could, on his own strength, bring Stone Village under the Sky Blue Sect, he would never have to worry about its safety again.

Seeming to perceive his thoughts, Wushuang Taoist said, ”I don’t need you to risk your life for me; I only need you to help rejuvenate the Sky Blue Sect. If you meet my requirements in due time, I will give you beyond what you can imagine.”

As she said this, Wushuang Taoist’s tone was profoundly meaningful. Gu Sheng seemed to understand a bit yet was somewhat puzzled.

”Why me?”

”Apart from you, I’ve never encountered anyone with such a strong innate potential. To be honest, you are similar in potential to my senior brother, who was the previous Sect Leader of the Sky Blue Sect. Moreover, there are very few in this world who can make Hong Mei listen; achieving both truly means you are sent by the heavens to assist me.”