Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1098 573: Testing the Waters Repeatedly

”Donʼt use that Jianghu bravado to intimidate me. This is not a place where you can make trouble!”

The shop assistant spoke with a false bravado, and Gu Sheng coldly chuckled.

”For a mere shop assistant at a clothing store to act so high-handedly, I suspect your shop doesnʼt want to stay open!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Sheng flicked his wrist, his gaze changed, and a strand of Divine Power flew from his hand, coiling around the shop assistantʼs neck like a snake!

As Gu Shengʼs hand pulled back slightly, the shop assistantʼs eyes widened immediately.

In just a few seconds, his face turned pale and bluish, his eyes bulged as he struggled frantically, yet he couldnʼt grasp the invisible line strangling his neck!

Seeing him like this, Lan Yao felt immensely satisfied.

”Serves you right! Itʼs exactly people like you who deserve to be dealt with by Gu Sheng! Shopkeeper! Shopkeeper, get out here!”

Lan Yao shouted loudly, and others joined in as well.

Gu Sheng slightly loosened his grip, merely providing a bit of relief to the shop assistant but not letting him go.

Perhaps it was because the commotion was too loud, a woman dressed in blue soon walked out from the back of the shop.

Seeing the shop assistant in such a sorry state, her expression changed slightly.

”What are you gentlemen doing? Bullying my people in my shop is a bit excessive, isnʼt it?”

Upon hearing her words, Gu Sheng coldly smirked.

”Your person looks down on others, speaking rudely to us right off the bat—is this how your shop treats customers?”

Having said that, Lan Yao nodded vigorously.

”Exactly, we just wanted to look at that piece of clothing, and he started speaking rudely, constantly belittling us and saying weʼre worthless. We havenʼt killed him as a favor to you!”

”So then, do you still want to protect your staff?”

After Gu Sheng raised his eyebrows and spoke these words, the woman gave a cold glance at her subordinate.

”Is what they say true? Is this how you treat our shopʼs customers?”

Upon hearing her question, sweat dripped down the shop assistantʼs forehead, but with his life still in Gu Shengʼs hands, he couldnʼt utter a single word even with a belly full of them.

Noticing his condition, the shopkeeper looked at Gu Sheng.

”Might the guest let him go first, so he can clarify the situation?”

Gu Sheng flicked his wrist, retracting the Divine Power, sending the shop assistant sprawling onto the ground, clutching his throat and coughing violently.

Seeing him like that, the shopkeeper stepped forward and kicked him.

”Donʼt pretend here, speak up!”

With the kick, the shop assistant immediately clung to her leg.

”Shopkeeper, Iʼm innocent! These people came in and immediately eyed the most expensive garment in our shop, wanting to take it down for a feel. From their shabby appearance, itʼs obvious theyʼre ordinary Jianghu folks, how could I possibly let them have such an expensive garment?”

Hearing his words, Gu Sheng let out a cold laugh.

”And then what? You demand us to pay first before we can even look at the clothes? Is this how your shop treats its customers?”

After speaking, Gu Shengʼs gaze landed on the shopkeeperʼs face.

”Is this how you teach your staff to do their jobs?”

Being questioned like that, the shopkeeper felt her face burning with shame, immediately kicking the shop assistant in the stomach out of frustration.

She used no restraint, and the shop assistant was unprepared; with the kick, he coughed up blood instantly.

However, the shopkeeper had no intention of letting him off, stepping forward and grabbing his hair, delivering several slaps to his face.

”When did my shop become a place for you to call the shots? Youʼre inherently lowly, learned to bully others in my shop, who gave you the right! Daring to defame my shop like this, youʼre getting out today!”

With a few slaps, the shop assistantʼs face swelled like a pigʼs head, covered in blood, making people not want to take a second look.

Yet even so, he continued to beg for mercy, unwilling to leave.

The shopkeeper seemed to be getting annoyed, directly calling for her staff to throw him out.

Once the place quieted down, without even having a chance to speak again, someone rushed over to the shopkeeper and whispered something in her ear.

Hearing what her staff said, her expression changed subtly, whispering something back.

At this moment, Luochuan suddenly said quietly, ”The man who came earlier has the aura of Saint Ya, and seemingly... also of King Luo. But the aura is too faint; itʼs hard for me to detect clearly.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng and the others exchanged glances.

They never expected to find news of Saint Ya just after arriving in Ping City.

Soon, the shopkeeperʼs assistant left, and the shopkeeper came over with a smile once more.

”Iʼm truly sorry, itʼs my staffʼs ignorance that offended you. How about this, whatever you want to purchase today, Iʼll cover the costs. How does that sound?”

”No need, weʼre here to buy things and can pay for them ourselves.”

After Lan Yao spoke, the shopkeeper offered a guilty smile.

”You must give me a chance to express my apologies.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

”If you want to express your apologies, how about sharing some information with us?”

”Information? What kind of information do you gentlemen seek? We are just a small shop; we might not have anything youʼre looking for.”

Seeing the flash of cunning in her eyes, Gu Sheng smiled.

”For a shopkeeper who can hold up such a store, you must have some capabilities. The information we seek shouldnʼt be too difficult for you.”

”What do you want to know?”

”I want to know the purpose of those who shouldnʼt be here.”