Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 121: Chapter 97: Tragic Scene at Cang Mountain! Elders’ High Stakes Gamble!_3

Gu Changming spoke in a deep voice.

If possible, they certainly wanted to hunt this Demon Fox too. By then, the foundation of Gu’s Manor would surely become even stronger.

Although the demon beasts are powerful, their entire bodies are treasures, greatly benefiting human Martial Artists.

Unfortunately, the strength falls short, and even if the three top experts of Gu’s Manor all came out, they might just serve as fodder.

”Since we can’t deal with it, let others handle it!”

”Deliver this message to the county magistrate!”

The Great Clan Elder stomped his cane and spoke in a deep voice. Though his hair was white, his eyes sparkled with determination.

”A mountain cannot have two tigers; the Black Sand Gang and the county magistrate are bound to clash sooner or later. This time, we must choose a side; otherwise, the future days at Gu’s Manor will be even harder. With the magistrate’s strength, dealing with this Demon Fox shouldn’t be a problem. We pass this message on, aligning ourselves with the magistrate from now on!”

He glanced at Gu Changming and instructed:

”Changming, there’s no time to lose. You must personally make a trip and say that Gu’s Manor is willing to dispatch experts to assist the county magistrate in hunting the Demon Fox!”

Everyone nodded slowly, all agreeing with the Great Clan Elder’s decision.

Gu Changming replied resolutely:

”Alright! I’ll set off now, lest the Black Sand Gang gets the news first!”

This is likely a Demon Fox comparable to a Bone Refining Realm expert, enough to arouse the interest of both the magistrate Liu Yuanhu and Zhao Honglie of the Black Sand Gang. Even if it cannot advance their personal power further, it is enough to strengthen the capabilities of their subordinates.

Time is of the essence now.

Let’s see who can get the information first.

After sending off Er Niu, Gu Sheng quietly cultivated at home. The slight pride from having broken through to the Blood Refining Realm had completely disappeared. In this world, dangers are everywhere; the Blood Refining Realm is far from enough.

He needs to become stronger.

Deep into the night.

The sound of horses’ hooves woke Gu Sheng.

Strong waves of vital energy in the night were as conspicuous as fireflies, causing a tremor in Gu Sheng’s heart—so many Blood Refining Realm experts!

But he did not sense any killing intent.

Evidently, they weren’t here to destroy Gu’s Manor, which slightly reassured Gu Sheng.

”Which force is this? Magistrate Liu Yuanhu or...?”

Gu Sheng understood the clan elders’ plan. Since they couldn’t deal with the Demon Fox themselves, they simply invited others, perhaps even using the news as a stepping stone.

One must admit, the response of the Gu family’s elders was swift.

A little delay would render the news worthless.

From a distance, Gu Sheng watched the Martial Artists who arrived deep in the night halt in the direction of the main house, further confirming his guess.

He carefully restrained his curiosity, having no intention of spying.

In fact, there was no need to spy; it wasn’t hard to guess.

In Canghe County, few possess such strength. The Black Sand Gang has been leeching off Gu’s Manor for years, so Gu’s Manor surely wouldn’t favor them, which means it’s very likely Liu Yuanhu.

”They’ll probably head into the mountain tomorrow. That’s good, solve this Demon Fox soon...”

Gu Sheng thought silently.

Not resolving this Demon Fox is like having a sword hanging over the surrounding villages. Although the fox didn’t attack this time, if it suddenly launched a massacre someday, the death toll would be far greater than this time.

Gu Sheng didn’t want to live in such an environment all the time either.

He closed his eyes and rested, waiting silently.

Indeed.

As dawn began to break, one figure after another from Gu’s Manor rapidly headed towards Cang Mountain. Surprisingly, no one informed him about this fox hunt.

Gu Sheng initially thought, with his excellent archery and years of hunting experience in the mountain, he would be asked to lead the way.

But this was also good. Gu Sheng felt relieved instead, avoiding danger and the trouble of hiding his cultivation later.

He still harbored fear towards those demon creatures that differed from the Human Clan.

Being able to stay behind was a better choice for him.

After daybreak.

Gu Xiaojiang came worriedly to find him.

Gu Sheng also understood the situation. This time, those entering the mountain were all at least Blood Refining Realm Martial Artists, not even a single Refining Skin Realm Martial Artist was taken along, let alone ordinary hunters.

Moreover, he also learned that Liu Yuanhu’s subordinates had indeed come, and he himself came in person.

He gave great importance to this Demon Fox.

With the Blood Refining Realm experts entering the mountain to hunt, efficiency would naturally be several times higher. Time is of the essence in war, and Liu Yuanhu wanted to quickly capture this Demon Fox; bringing ordinary hunters would be too wasteful of time.

”Asheng, my father also went into the mountain...”

Gu Xiaojiang was somewhat worried. Since being injured the year before, Gu Dajiang’s strength had significantly declined, ranking at the bottom among Blood Refining Realm individuals. Entering the mountain to hunt the powerful Demon Fox now, he feared encountering danger.

Gu Sheng could only pat him on the shoulder, comforting him:

”Instructor Gu and Lord Changming also entered the mountain together, they will take good care of Uncle Dajiang. Don’t worry.”

This gamble by Gu’s Manor could be described as a huge bet.

All three Blood Refining Realm experts were accompanying Liu Yuanhu into the mountain to gain his trust. If an accident occurred during this hunt, it would be a catastrophic disaster!

However, with Liu Yuanhu, the Bone Refining Realm master, leading, it shouldn’t be that dangerous.

Gu Xiaojiang kept looking towards the direction of Cang Mountain, drinking sullenly, having no heart to practice martial arts in such a situation.

Gu Sheng could only accompany him, understanding Gu Xiaojiang’s anxiety.

He was also somewhat worried.

If Gu’s Manor truly faced some upheaval, the hard-won days of stability would once again be disrupted.

Time passed slowly, as if the entire Gu’s Manor was shrouded in gloom.

The ordinary tenant farmers were still unaware, but those who knew the news were all apprehensive.

The sun began to set.

Just when the two thought the group might have to spend the night in the mountain, Gu Sheng’s eyes suddenly moved, faintly perceiving a massive wave of vital energy rapidly approaching.

Thoughts raced in his mind.

”Have they returned? I wonder if they caught the Demon Fox.”

Soon, urgent calls were heard outside the courtyard.

”Xiao Jiang, Xiao Jiang! Quick, go to the council hall of the main house, your father and the others have all returned!”

That voice contained an uncontrollable joy.

Clearly.

This time, Gu’s Manor had won the bet!