Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1124: Chapter 586: Return to Stone Village

After a fulfilled evening banquet, Gu Sheng and the others finally set off on their journey to Stone Village.

On the way back, Shi Lou, Er Gou, and the others were all very excited.

Watching their backs, Bai Yu curved his lips.

”They haven’t seemed this excited in a long time.”

”Indeed, this is the longest we’ve been out.”

”It’s about the same for me, but I always trained alone in previous years. This year it’s nice to have you all accompany me. I’ve already written to my father, telling him that after we return from Kunming Mountain, we will head back to the White Cloud Sect.”

Saying this, Bai Yu turned to look at Gu Sheng.

”Gu Sheng, was there anything strange when I thanked Wushuang Taoist last night?”

Recalling last night’s scene, Gu Sheng shook his head.

”Nothing strange, your personality has indeed changed quite a bit.”

Hearing this, Bai Yu immediately raised his chin.

”Of course, did you think I went on an adventure for nothing?”

Just as he finished speaking, Lan Yao chimed in: ”Gu Sheng, don’t waste time talking to him. He’s the best at buttering up, talk any longer and he’ll be floating up to the sky.”

As Lan Yao finished speaking, everyone burst out laughing.

In the midst of the laughter, only Hong Mei remained gloomy.

Noticing her, Gu Sheng signaled to Bai Yu and the others to go ahead while he walked alongside Hong Mei.

”What’s wrong? Not happy about leaving Cloud Sea?”

”Not really, just feeling reluctant.”

”Reluctant to leave Wushuang Taoist?”

”Yes, I thought there would be a breakthrough with my master’s poison this time, but it’s still the same. Leaving her there alone, I’m really worried.”

Hearing this, Gu Sheng paused in his steps.

”Hong Mei, do you want me to escort you back to Cloud Sea?”

”No, I want to go to Kunming Mountain with you all.”

Hong Mei said this with determination, yet her brows were still knitted with worry.

Seeing her like this, Gu Sheng sighed softly, raising his hand to gently smooth out the crease between her brows.

”Don’t worry about Wushuang Taoist. Although her poison hasn’t changed, her subordinates’ research has seen significant breakthroughs. It’s just that the timing isn’t right, so she hasn’t detoxified yet. When the time is right, she will do it.”

Hearing this, Hong Mei’s eyes lit up.

”Are you serious?”

”Of course. Didn’t you notice that the herbs in the Taoist’s yard and the scent from the pill furnace have changed? That means she has already completed the previous stage and started the next one, just waiting for the progress to reach practical application.”

Thinking carefully, Hong Mei only then realized that what Gu Sheng said was true.

The blockage in her chest dissipated instantly, and a smile finally appeared on her face.

”Seems like I overlooked things, only focusing on my master herself without noticing the environment. But thinking back, it’s indeed as you said. Now I feel much more at ease.”

Seeing her smile, Gu Sheng patted her head.

”Actually, we can go to Kunming Mountain ourselves. You could stay and accompany the Taoist.”

Bringing it up again, Hong Mei remained firm in her refusal.

”No, Kunming Mountain is so dangerous. How could I not go with you? After all, I am my master’s first disciple, with both her aura and her shadow. If Wang Chunshi recalls past ties, my presence will be beneficial to you.”

Understanding her intentions, Gu Sheng held her hand.

”Thank you for your effort then.”

”No need to thank me. We’re all doing this for the sect. Let’s hurry, or we’ll lose track of them.”

With her mood improved, Hong Mei became lively again, quickly pulling him along to catch up with the others.

Two days later, everyone finally arrived at Stone Village.

Upon seeing the changes in Stone Village, Shi Lou rubbed his eyes repeatedly.

”Brother Sheng, is this really our Stone Village? How did it become so prosperous after just a short time away? If it weren’t for the stone monument at the entrance, I wouldn’t have recognized it.”

After he finished speaking, Er Gou nodded in agreement by his side.

”Yes, I used to think our Stone Village was pretty good, but compared to now, the old Stone Village was too simplistic. The current Stone Village is so bustling, it feels like the south of the city, no, it’s even better than the south of the city.”

”Indeed, that side is filled with evil qi while we have abundant spiritual energy. It’s truly different. Brother Sheng, let’s go in.”

Gu Sheng nodded at Huang Shan and strode inside.

The group entered with the air of returning home, only to be stopped outside.

”What are you guys doing? Stop right there!”

Suddenly blocked by a sword, Gu Sheng frowned slightly.

He looked up and down at the person blocking them, finding the face familiar, likely someone sent from the Sky Blue Sect.

Looking at him, Gu Sheng expressed his identity.

After hearing his words, the man skeptically eyed him up and down.

”I haven’t heard of any envoy from our Sky Blue Sect. Are you pretending to be someone from the Evil Sect?”

As soon as the man spoke, everyone’s faces turned dark.

He not only doubted Gu Sheng’s identity but also suspected him of being from the Evil Sect? This was simply absurd!

”Open your eyes and look carefully. Not only is my Brother Sheng an envoy from the Sky Blue Sect, but he’s also our Stone Village’s Village Chief! You’re standing on our territory, is it not a bit too much to question him?”

Shi Lou stepped forward coldly, causing the man’s suspicion to deepen.

”Since you claim to have so many roles, how can you prove it?”

Thinking for a moment, Gu Sheng took out the Stone Village token and handed it to the man.

Taking it in his hand, he looked at it and said after a moment, ”I’ve never seen this token before.”

As soon as he said this, everyone became extremely frustrated.