Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1480: Chapter 763: What Merit, What Ability

”Stop.”

The woman’s voice was cold, her gaze swept over Gu Sheng like a knife.

”Who are you? What are you doing in Xiaguang City?”

Gu Sheng frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.

He cupped his hands in a salute.

”I am Gu Sheng, newly arrived, just passing through and want to inquire about some matters.”

The woman’s scrutinizing gaze lingered on Gu Sheng for a moment, as if confirming that he was not a dangerous person, and only then did she slightly relax.

”So, you’re an outsider. Remember, in the recent days, there will be a big figure from the Purple Mist Divine Sect in the city, so you’d better behave and not cause trouble.”

Purple Mist Divine Sect? Gu Sheng’s heart stirred.

He had heard a little about this sect, reportedly its influence spanned several provinces and it had numerous masters.

But his purpose on this journey was clear, and he didn’t want to complicate matters.

”Thank you for the reminder. I am merely passing through to Longevity King City and will not cause any trouble.”

Gu Sheng responded calmly.

The woman seemed satisfied with his attitude, nodded slightly, then turned and left. Her purple robe fluttered in the wind, quickly disappearing at the city gate.

Gu Sheng watched her leave, pondering.

This Purple Mist Divine Sect acts overbearingly, even questioning passersby entering the city.

But these matters have nothing to do with him; he just wants to quickly use the Teleportation Array in the city to go to Longevity King City.

Just as he was about to enter the city, a sudden rush of hoofbeats and exclamations came from behind him.

”Make way! Make way!”

Gu Sheng turned around to see a giant beast, standing about thirty feet tall, charging madly towards the city gate.

The beast resembled a rhinoceros but had six legs, covered in dark green scale armor, and each step caused the ground to tremble slightly.

On the beast’s back rode a girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old, her purple clothing fluttering in the wind, her small face filled with an excited blush.

”It’s the Purple Scale Beast from the Purple Mist Divine Sect!”

Someone at the city gate exclaimed.

The crowd hurriedly avoided it, and Gu Sheng also frowned and stepped aside.

He watched coldly, disdainful of such reckless behavior.

It seemed that the people from the Purple Mist Divine Sect were indeed arrogant, even a young girl was so flamboyant.

However, the next moment, something unexpected happened.

A young boy of about five or six years old seemed frozen in fear, standing dumbfounded in the middle of the road, as the giant hoof of the Purple Scale Beast was about to step down.

”Watch out!”

Gu Sheng instinctively wanted to take action, but saw the purple-clothed girl’s reaction was even quicker.

Without hesitation, she leapt from the back of the Purple Scale Beast, as swift as lightning, instantly appearing in front of the boy.

With her arms outstretched, a faint purple light shield appeared around her.

”Bang!”

The giant hoof of the Purple Scale Beast stomped heavily on the light shield, which shattered upon impact.

The girl let out a muffled groan, blood seeping from the corner of her mouth, but she successfully protected the boy, though she staggered back a few steps from the force of the impact.

”Little brother, are you okay?”

The girl, not bothering to wipe the blood from her lips, squatted down and asked with concern.

Only then did the boy snap out of his daze.

With a ”wah” he started to cry.

The girl hurriedly comforted him, pulling out a candy from her pocket and placing it in his hand.

”Don’t cry, don’t cry, sister will give you candy.”

This scene left Gu Sheng stunned.

He had thought this girl was an arrogant young mistress, not expecting she would risk herself for a stranger child.

After calming the boy, the girl turned back to the Purple Scale Beast, her face full of anger.

”Little Zi! How many times have I told you, no running wild in the city! You almost hurt someone!”

The enormous Purple Scale Beast lowered its head like a child who had done something wrong, letting out a plaintive whine.

The girl patted its nose, scolding it.

”Do that again, and I won’t take you out next time!”

The Purple Scale Beast seemed to understand, its steps clearly slowed down, carefully carrying the girl into the city.

Gu Sheng watched the girl’s departing figure, deep in thought.

At this point, he noticed a few Martial Artists in uniform standing at the city gate, likely the guards.

”Brother, may I ask, is there a Teleportation Array in the city?”

Gu Sheng stepped forward to ask one of the Martial Artists.

The Martial Artist glanced at Gu Sheng.

”There is, but it’s not open these days.”

”Why?”

Gu Sheng frowned.

The Martial Artist lowered his voice.

”Did you see the girl just now? She’s the daughter of a big shot from the Purple Mist Divine Sect. Her master, Master Purple Mist from the Purple Mist Divine Sect, is a guest in the city these days, and the Teleportation Array is temporarily closed. It will be open in at most three days.”

Gu Sheng’s heart sank.

Three days? He hadn’t planned to stay here that long.

”Are there any other cities nearby with a Teleportation Array?”

”The nearest is Yunxiao City, but it’s very far from here, about four or five days by carriage.”

The Martial Artist shook his head.

”Better to wait three days.”

Gu Sheng weighed the options.

Yunxiao City was indeed too far; it would be better to wait here.

After all, he wasn’t in a hurry, and it would be a good chance to see the prosperity of Xiaguang City.

”Thank you for telling me.”

Gu Sheng cupped his hands in thanks and walked through the city gate.

As he entered the city, the noise hit him in the face.

Along the wide streets were rows of shops, bustling with people.

Gu Sheng noticed that the number of Martial Artists here far exceeded that in Heavenly Ghost City, comparable even to Sun City where he had been before.

Almost every few steps he could sense the fluctuation of True Power, and there were many with powerful auras.

”This Xiaguang City is indeed extraordinary.”

Gu Sheng thought to himself.

”A city of this scale might even have King Realm experts residing.”

He decided to keep a low profile these days to avoid unnecessary trouble.

After all, with the big figures from the Purple Mist Divine Sect present, who knows what might happen.

The sunset in Xiaguang City painted the inn in golden hues. As Gu Sheng stepped onto the wooden stairs, they emitted a slight creaking sound.