Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 207: Chapter 125: Resources Doubled and Conspiracy!_2

”Moreover, you three must each take one day out of every three days to come here. I will personally guide you in Iron Stone Fist, striving for you to reach the Small Success Realm as soon as possible!”

Gu Jingang’s voice was firm and resolute.

It was clear that he had made up his mind to spare no effort in strengthening the manor’s power.

Though it might deplete some of the manor’s resources in the short term, it was worth it.

He differed from the clan elders, who were always cautious about non-main family martial artists growing overly powerful and turning on them. He didn’t have such concerns—he only wished to safely navigate the current crisis before anything else.

News had come in from Liu Yuanhu’s side: the Black Sand Gang was already showing signs of a desperate, all-out confrontation. Many of his areas had begun to come under attack, leaving Liu Yuanhu too distracted to pay full attention to these village fortresses, at most dispatching one or two Blood Refining Realm martial artists to assist.

”Thank you, Instructor Gu!”

Gu Qing and Gu Ruyi’s eyes were filled with excitement, but internally, Gu Sheng was somewhat resigned.

If only he had this abundant supply of Body Refining Ointment and Gu Jingang’s personal guidance during his early martial arts training, it would have significantly saved him time. But the problem now was that he had already reached the Perfect Blood Refining Realm, with his bone refinement progress over halfway complete.

This was coming far too late for him.

In fact, dedicating one day out of three to this was somewhat a waste of time for him.

Gu Sheng felt somewhat helpless; he hadn’t expected the most notable impact of Gu Jingang’s authority over him to be this.

While Gu Jingang’s intentions were good, for Gu Sheng’s current state, this was undoubtedly a textbook example of a useless endeavor.

”Perhaps... it’s time to show a bit of strength?”

He silently thought to himself.

He couldn’t truly waste time here.

In the past, hiding his strength was a precaution against drawing the suspicion and fear of the clan elders. Moreover, his abilities hadn’t reached a sufficient level at the time, so playing it low-key was naturally the best choice for his development. But now, Gu Sheng already had the power to act independently from the game being played within the clan; he could afford to reveal a little.

Given Gu Jingang’s conduct in recent times, Gu Sheng felt confident Gu Jingang would likely accept him.

And even if he didn’t, Gu Sheng wouldn’t face any real danger—he had the power to turn the entire situation upside-down.

...

Within the secret chamber of the Black Sand Gang.

Zhao Honglie sat in discussion with several clan leaders from Canghe County’s influential families. Among them were clans like the Lu family and the Zhao family, along with a few slightly lesser ones. Both the Lu and Zhao families had Perfect-level Blood Refining experts within their ranks, while the others fell slightly short in comparison.

In Canghe County,

these major families appeared clean and reputable on the surface, but behind the scenes their activities were hardly less nefarious than the Black Sand Gang’s. For example, the auctioning of handsome young boys at the black market—it could be traced back to one of these clans.

In a sense, these so-called prominent families were essentially the ”cleaned-up” version of the Red Sand Gang and White Sand Gang.

But now, the Black Sand Gang’s power was stronger than ever.

Since Liu Yuanhu showed a determined resolve to purge Canghe County thoroughly, these families naturally banded together.

”Clan leaders, how is the evacuation of your industries and direct heirs from the county progressing?”

Zhao Honglie asked in a sinking tone.

”Our time is running short. If Liu Yuanhu’s orders come through, and the Red Cloud Guard openly marches in, we won’t be able to hold them off!”

The Lu family patriarch, Lu Kong, glanced at the Zhao family patriarch, Zhao Qingcheng, and said,

”Our Lu family still needs about a month’s time.”

One after another, they spoke:

”Our Wang family needs about a month and a half.”

”The Li family requires roughly a month.”

”The Sun family needs two months.”

Finally, Zhao Qingcheng said,

”The Zhao family also requires about a month.”

Zhao Honglie nodded slightly.

”Clan leaders, one month—I’ll give you at most one month to complete the evacuation. For the less important assets, you’ll have to leave them behind! After that, we must start cutting off Liu Yuanhu’s wings, and seize the opportunity to deal him a fatal blow!”

His voice was cold, carrying a chilling murderous intent.

Lu Kong frowned and said,

”Does it have to be this urgent? The Red Cloud Prefecture’s orders won’t come so quickly. Moreover, evacuating too fast and overtly might alarm Liu Yuanhu.”

Zhao Qingcheng shared the same concern.

The two were both confident.

In truth, it was the foundation of the alliance between the Lu and Zhao families. Simply dealing with Liu Yuanhu wasn’t enough; post-conflict handling mattered more. If they lacked sufficient connections with Red Cloud Prefecture, none of them dared to act so boldly.

Once Liu Yuanhu was eliminated, key county-level positions would naturally fall to the Lu and Zhao families, while the others could get their share.

As for the Black Sand Gang, it would remain the undisputed underground ruler of Canghe County.

Zhao Honglie slowly shook his head:

”I’ve received confirmed information that Liu Yuanhu is closely connected to Mo Chen, centurion of the Red Cloud Guard. I fear Liu Yuanhu might act outside Red Cloud Guard orders and come unbidden—if that happens, all will be lost!”

The clan leaders’ expressions changed.

”Mo Chen? Are you referring to the one nicknamed the Copper-Headed Iron-Boned Mo Chen?”

”Exactly! This Centurion Mo Chen is a dangerous figure, and I am certainly no match for him.” Zhao Honglie’s eyes flickered.

The group’s expressions grew increasingly solemn.

”If that’s the case, then we truly can’t afford any more delays.”

”Let’s leave behind some collateral heirs to distract attention. Evacuate the key figures and assets first. After wiping out Liu Yuanhu, the returns will be tenfold, even a hundredfold!”

The clan leaders clenched their teeth, resolving to take drastic action.

These families had spent years accumulating their foundations; a retreat would result in significant losses.

After much discussion, the group finally agreed.

In one month, they would begin cutting off Liu Yuanhu’s wings!

...

Three days had passed since Gu Jingang’s instructions on the martial field.

Looking at the thirty units of Body Refining Ointment sent over, Gu Sheng sighed. This was a month’s supply; in the past, he would have been thrilled beyond belief. But now, this amount of resources was utterly negligible to him.

He continued quietly honing his skills at home, savoring every step of meaningful progress.

He opened his status panel.

[Name]: Gu Sheng

[Age]: 17

[Realm]: Blood Refining Realm (Perfect)

[Martial Arts]: Chopping Wood (First-level Tearing), Archery (First-level Penetration), Iron Stone Fist (First-level Great Force), Shapeshifting (First-level Strong Body), Snake Breath Skill (First-level Snake Breath), Flying Thunder Leg (First-level Extreme Speed), Golden Body Skill (Perfect, 16%), Three Styles of Furious Blood (Perfect, 34%), Helian Weapon Casting Skill (Small Success, 69%), Blood Activation Skill (Small Success, 55%)

...

The Golden Body Skill had successfully advanced to the Perfect Realm, thanks to which, Gu Sheng’s defense was stronger than that of any martial artist of the same realm!

Additionally, his Iron Stone Fist, Flying Thunder Leg, and Golden Body Skill increasingly felt as though they were merging into something greater—a new, more powerful martial art. This seemed to be an effect of the status panel.

”Once Golden Body Skill reaches its special effects stage, it should be about time...”

Gu Sheng’s eyes sparkled with anticipation.

If these three body-strengthening martial arts truly merged, who knew what incredible power it might create? Perhaps it would exceed the strength of even first-rate body-strengthening martial arts!

Beyond this, the Three Styles of Furious Blood progressed steadily, but what excited Gu Sheng even more was the Blood Activation Skill.

At the Small Success Realm, the Blood Activation Skill could lock two parts of Qi Blood Power, making it more vibrant and substantially superior in quality. Not only could this serve as a trump card to temporarily enhance his strength, but it could also be used for bone refinement!

This was the greatest surprise.

Gu Sheng believed that by grinding Blood Activation Skill into the Great Success Realm, it would provide even greater advantages for bone refinement.

”Initially, I estimated I’d need five Bone Protecting Pills to complete bone refinement, but now it seems like four should do. Even if I’m slightly short, refining it slowly will be enough!”

Gu Sheng was elated. With this, he wouldn’t need to visit Ge Qing anymore.

Truth be told, he didn’t know why, but instinctively, he felt aversion to visiting Ge Qing’s estate.

Shaking his head, Gu Sheng continued cultivating his martial arts.

Today, he did not go to the martial field for Gu Jingang’s lesson as scheduled.

...

At the martial field.

Gu Qing and Gu Ruyi were carefully listening to Gu Jingang’s teachings. This was an invaluable opportunity; ordinarily, Gu Jingang would only briefly explain martial arts during a novice’s first lessons, and never as thoroughly as this.

They cherished it greatly.

But Gu Jingang’s brows furrowed tightly.

The sun was already setting, yet Gu Sheng’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

”Did he forget?”

Gu Jingang’s eyes grew sharp as he decided to visit Gu Sheng’s home to investigate what had happened.