Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1113: Chapter 580: The Truth (Part 2)

Lan Hua still wanted to explain a few words, but there was no chance at this moment...

Watching Gu Sheng and the others leave, she returned to the inn angrily.

Seeing her return, the Shopkeeper’s eyes lit up.

”How was it? Did you scold them thoroughly? They must have suffered significant losses, right?”

Looking at her, Lan Hua’s eyes grew even colder.

”You know why they killed your people, don’t you?”

Hearing this, the Shopkeeper’s expression changed slightly.

”Whatever the reason, the fact is they killed my people, right? I have some reputation here; do you think my people can be killed just like that?”

”The reason Gu Sheng killed your people is that you sent someone to follow them, trying to use the hands of the Qingcheng Sect members to kill them. They had to do this to survive! Why didn’t you mention these things?”

Upon hearing Lan Hua’s angry shout, the Shopkeeper’s face changed once more.

”If I didn’t get rid of Gu Sheng’s beloved, how could you rise in status? I did all this for your sake!”

Hearing this, Lan Hua shook her head in disappointment.

”You did this just to vent your own anger, not for my good.”

”Nonsense! If it weren’t for you, would I have gotten involved with them?”

”I didn’t ask you to get involved with them; all of this was your own doing, and it has nothing to do with me.”

”I...”

”Enough, don’t say anything else! We’ve known each other for years, and I never thought you were this kind of person! You have no personal grudge against Gu Sheng and the others, so why be so ruthless? What benefits do you gain from their deaths? Every action of yours falls into disgrace and injustice. Such a friend is not worth keeping! From today on, we are through!”

After saying this, Lan Hua turned around to leave.

Seeing her leaving, the Shopkeeper quickly blocked her path.

”You can’t leave! Gu Sheng killed my people without giving me an explanation. You are with them, so you share the responsibility for this!”

Hearing this, Lan Hua’s eyes widened.

”You sent people to kill them, so your people were instead killed. What does this have to do with me? This is clearly a sin you brought upon yourself!”

”If it weren’t for you, would I have done so much? You don’t appreciate my efforts but instead accuse me at every turn. If I had known you were like this, I wouldn’t have made friends with you in the first place!”

As the two sides tore into each other, Lan Hua felt as if her heart had sunk to the bottom...

At that moment in the city, Gu Sheng and the others were looking for a place to stay.

After checking a few inns, Gu Sheng turned to look outside the city.

”The city doesn’t seem safe; we should find another place.”

Following his gaze, everyone nodded.

”It’s safer over there; we just don’t know if there’s a place to stay.”

”Judging by the rising smoke, there are probably some abandoned houses. We can temporarily settle there. In the next two days, we can take the opportunity to sneak into King Luo’s Mansion. Once we have the information, we will leave for the recruitment meeting location.”

Understanding what he meant, everyone nodded.

”Alright, we’ll follow your lead!”

With no objections, Gu Sheng led them out of the city.

After a long time, they finally found an abandoned house.

This house had a great location, with no neighbors around and sitting independently on a high point. It was an excellent spot for them to stay.

”Gu Sheng, you know how to choose a place; this is much more convenient than an inn!”

”Yes, staying here, we can do whatever we want without fearing eavesdroppers next door!”

After Lan Yao and Bai Yu finished speaking, Gu Sheng smiled and nodded.

”It’s just inconvenient to eat here, but everyone will have to endure.”

”That’s no big deal; before our lives, eating desires can be set aside.”

After Lan Yao said this, Shi Lou disagreed.

”We need to do our tasks, but we also need to eat well. Even though there is no inn and no delicacies, there is still game. Eating meat is better than eating vegetarian food. Besides, Brother Sheng just recovered from his wounds and needs to replenish. You guys prepare, and Er Gou and I will go hunting to make sure you all eat your fill.”

Everyone laughed and nodded, and the two immediately headed out.

Lan Yao was in charge of lighting the fire, while others sat quietly to rest.

As it grew dark, Er Gou’s voice came from outside the door.

”Brother Sheng, we caught a wild boar! Come and see!”

Upon hearing this, everyone came out to the door.

Seeing the wild boar and rabbits they brought back, everyone widened their eyes.

”You guys caught so much in just two hours?”

”Of course, with our skills, isn’t it only natural to catch game easily? Is the fire ready? We’re ready to eat!”

”It’s ready. I prepared it as soon as you left, but roasting such a big boar might take a while, won’t it?”

Just as Lan Yao voiced her concern, Hong Mei walked over with a smile.

”Divide the boar in half; roast one half and give the other to me. I just took a look around the house, and the kitchen has everything. I can make some dishes. We’ll all have our roles, and tonight’s dinner will surely be sumptuous.”

Hearing this, everyone was overjoyed and started working quickly.

Gu Sheng wanted to help but was pushed aside by everyone.

”Your arm just healed; let us handle such work. You just rest properly.”

”Yes, from now on, leave such work to us, no need for you to lift a finger. You just need to give orders.”

Hearing their words, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but chuckle.

”It’s just a minor injury, and I’ve fully recovered now, no need to be so cautious.”

”That’s not okay! Just rest!”

Bai Yu spoke boldly, and the others chimed in, leaving Gu Sheng with no choice but to sit down.

That evening, a table full of delightful dishes was set.

Upon closer look, it was even better than what one would find at a restaurant.

”Hong Mei, where did the vegetables come from? Did you buy them from the city?”

”There’s some on the mountain; just picking them is enough. Try it and see how it tastes. If you like it, we can pick more tomorrow.”

Everyone began to eat, and after tasting it, they all praised it.

At this point, Gu Sheng looked at Hong Mei and said, ”The mountain behind is vast; it’s not safe for you to go alone. Next time, don’t act solo; take me with you.”

”But your injury...”

”I’m fine now, and it doesn’t take a hand to walk. Accompanying you is no problem at all; anyway, you shouldn’t act alone.”

Hearing his words, Hong Mei felt a warmth in her heart and smiled as she nodded.

At this moment, Lan Yao remarked, ”That Lan Hua still dares to have designs on you. How can she compare with our Hong Mei? In terms of looks, skills, and character, there’s simply no comparison!”

Everyone agreed with this statement.

After all, in their eyes, Gu Sheng and Hong Mei were a perfect match; how could an outsider like Lan Hua ever fit in?

Initially, they thought Lan Hua could be a friend, but after all that happened, they completely excluded her, even feeling resistance towards her.

Upon hearing their words, Hong Mei quickly stopped them.

”Alright, don’t say anymore. After all, Lan Hua is a girl. We shouldn’t talk about a girl behind her back; it’s not right.”

Understanding what she meant, they smiled and shifted the topic.

While Gu Sheng was enjoying a lively atmosphere, Lan Hua was racking her brains to find their whereabouts.

Finding out they were not in any inn in the city, she frowned deeply.

”Have you checked thoroughly? They’re really not in the city?”

”Indeed, we’ve checked every possible place to stay. They’re truly not here.”

Receiving this answer again, Lan Hua grew increasingly anxious.

”How can this be? They shouldn’t have left with matters at King Luo’s Mansion still unresolved. How did they suddenly vanish?”

Saying this, her expression suddenly changed.

”Did you check? Could my friends have taken them away?”

”We checked and no, they left on their own.”

Learning that Gu Sheng and the others hadn’t fallen into someone else’s hands, Lan Hua breathed a slight sigh of relief but remained worried.

”Where could they have gone? Could they be avoiding me?”

Hearing her words, her subordinates hesitated to speak, but ultimately remained silent.