Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 996: Chapter 522: Three Meetings Make a Pact

As the red glow tinged half the sky, Gu Sheng heard the footsteps of the team ahead.

After carefully discerning, he could roughly estimate their numbers.

Turning to his companions, he subtly gestured with his hand.

The group understood immediately and followed him to one side.

Gu Sheng didn’t slow down, continuing to lead the group forward.

Before long, they saw the figures ahead.

The other party seemed unaware of their presence and continued at their pace.

Gu Sheng wanted to silently pass on the right, but the path was too narrow for stealth, and he slowly drifted to the side.

As he moved, he deliberately made some noise, trying to attract their attention, hoping to pass on the right after they noticed.

Soon, this tactic worked. The person at the end of the team turned his head upon hearing it.

Seeing Gu Sheng and his group, he frowned unconsciously, eyes filled with caution, quickly alerting those ahead.

Understanding what was happening, Gu Sheng made no move until their team stopped completely, then he led the group closely to the right.

All the eyes of the other party were on them; Gu Sheng felt no discomfort, leading his group forward.

Shi Lou and others felt uncomfortable under such scrutiny, quickening their steps involuntarily.

Just as they were about to pass the team, the man at the front suddenly spoke.

”Brother, have you ever been to Purple Mist Peak?”

Hearing this, Gu Sheng hesitated in his steps.

He scrutinized the speaker, finding him unfamiliar, then shook his head.

The man smiled upon seeing his denial.

”Brother, you don’t have to deny it, I’ve sensed your presence at Purple Mist Peak, it must be you.”

This time, Gu Sheng stopped completely.

”You sensed my presence at Purple Mist Peak? Are you people from Purple Mist Peak?”

The man raised his eyebrows, gesturing with his chin towards the flag’s direction.

”We are from the Elf Clan, beyond comparison to Purple Mist Peak.”

Only then did Gu Sheng notice the flag made of Divine Power, certainly belonging to the Elf Clan.

He just didn’t expect the Elf Clan to be interested in Spiritual Pearls too.

”Our Elf Clan has a grudge against Purple Mist Peak, intending to find a suitable moment to strike, but upon arrival, the place was already littered with corpses, those who offended us were all dead, I sensed all presences at the scene, yours was the strongest, if I’m correct, you left it intentionally?”

”Indeed, I wanted the Peak Master of Purple Mist Peak to know for future revenge.”

”Aren’t you afraid of him seeking revenge?”

”I’m only afraid he won’t come.”

While saying this, Gu Sheng’s tone was flat, but his aura strong.

The elf people showed some admiration, bowing slightly to him.

”Regardless, brother, you’ve helped our Elf Clan, please accept this gratitude.”

Hearing this, Gu Sheng waved his hand.

”I acted for my own people, not for others, no need to thank me.”

”I know you acted for your Stone Village people, but killing them helped us, accept this gratitude from us.”

Upon hearing his direct revelation of his identity, Gu Sheng’s face changed instantly, instinctively reaching for the Fire Spirit Dagger.

The man sensed this, chuckled lightly.

”Brother, no need to be tense, I know you obtained the Yin Wood, but our Elf Clan isn’t interested in it, the wood we use is all crafted from hundred-year-old tree spirits, far surpassing the Yin Wood.”

In an instant, Gu Sheng understood.

The Elf Clan needs only the finest woods, crafted from various plants absorbing Sun and Moon Essence transformed into essence, indeed beyond comparison to Yin Wood.

Realizing this, Gu Sheng clasped his hands in apology.

”Sorry, I’ve been quite weary from this matter lately, sensitive for a moment.”

”No problem, Jianghu favors contention, now that you’ve acquired Yin Wood, many will have ideas, but rest assured, our Elf Clan won’t target this.”

Hearing this, Gu Sheng nodded.

At this point, the man presented a Token directly to him.

”My name is Lan Yao, this Token is an Elf Clan token of thanks, should you need wood again, no need to venture to Yin God Mountain, directly come to the Elf Clan to find me.”

Looking at the Token, Gu Sheng raised his hand to decline.

”There’s truly no need, I inadvertently helped you, not deliberately.”

”Whether deliberate or incidental, you helped our Elf Clan, it’s a fact.”

Lan Yao pushed the Token firmly into Gu Sheng’s palm with his right hand.

”Our Elf Clan doesn’t easily form alliances, but upon meeting you today, I feel an inexplicable kinship, thus propose friendship, brother, what do you say?”

”Jianghu is vast, after parting today, another chance to meet might be rare, best not burden with more.”

Gu Sheng only wanted to obtain the Spiritual Pearls, didn’t wish for complications, knowing the Elf Clan had genuine goodwill, yet still preferred not to forge many external ties.

Hearing his answer, Lan Yao sighed deeply.

”Perhaps I’m too presumptuous, but I truly wish to befriend you, meeting once is fate, brother, may I have your name?”

”I am Gu Sheng.”

”Gu Sheng, down South Mountain if we meet again, would you consider friendship?”

Seeing the brightness in his eyes, Gu Sheng sighed helplessly.

He truly couldn’t understand why the Elf Clan was fixated on him.

”If fate allows, after three encounters we shall see.”