Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1081 - 564: How Many More Surprises Do You Have? (Part 2)

"Is it useful? It’s practically saving me this time! Gu Sheng, how many more surprises do you have that I don’t know about?"

Hearing those words, a smile crossed Gu Sheng's face.

"I’m just doing what I can, nothing surprising. If it’s useful, you may keep it, Taoist."

"Well, thank you."

"You’re welcome, Taoist. Can I take a look at the seeds?"

"Of course, I have too many seeds here. I really need your help, staying for two days shouldn’t be a problem, right?"

"No problem, your things are the most important. After we’ve cultivated these seeds here, we’ll find the people from the Fan Sect."

"Good, and let the poison in them take effect. It’s best if we can take his life."

After pondering for a moment, Gu Sheng remarked, "With Saint Ya here, I think it’s unlikely."

"No worries, your poison has no antidote. There are so many poisoned people that she won’t be able to concoct one for anyone anytime soon, no rush."

Gu Sheng nodded and remained silent.

Wushuang Taoist pulled out the seeds and spread them across the courtyard.

The sight of the courtyard overflowing with seeds left everyone in shock.

They were aware that Wushuang Taoist possessed a large quantity of seeds, yet the sheer volume astonished them!

Noticing their wide-eyed stares, Gu Sheng chuckled while handing out the poisonous grass to them.

"Each of you take one and sense the aura of the seeds individually. Group those that feel alike together, but keep in mind, avoid cutting your skin in the process, or the poisonous grass will activate and toxify you. So stay careful, it's wise to shield them slightly with Divine Power."

At those instructions, the group grew vigilant, swiftly enveloping their exposed skin with Divine Power, and began cautiously probing the seeds.

Throughout the entire afternoon, they managed to sort fewer than half, as twilight fell and darkness settled.

Observing how everyone was nearly worn out from laboring over the seeds, Wushuang Taoist rose and declared, "It's getting late, let’s call it a day. Hong Mei, prepare some food for everyone. Let them have a good rest tonight. They just fought a battle with Qingxia Sect and came to help, they’re bound to be exhausted. Make it sumptuous."

Grasping her master's intention, Hong Mei nodded promptly.

"I understand, Master. I’ll go prepare now."

As Hong Mei turned to depart, Gu Sheng also got to his feet and trailed after her.

"I’ll go help. We have too many people; she can’t manage it alone."

With those words, he went along.

Gazing at their retreating figures, the others exchanged knowing smirks.

Glancing around, Wushuang Taoist inquired, "When you’re outside, how is the relationship between the two of them?"

"Good! Just excellent! Gu Sheng can protect Hong Mei, and Hong Mei can manage him. They’re simply a perfect match made by heaven!"

Lan Yao spoke up, and the rest nodded enthusiastically.

"Exactly. Just standing together, they look perfectly matched, and working together, they’re even more like fish in water!"

Following Bai Yu’s statement, the grin on Wushuang Taoist’s face widened considerably.

"Nice, it seems I can rest assured. If they bicker when you’re out, you must help mediate."

Comprehending Wushuang Taoist’s implication, the group nodded again and again.

"Don’t worry, Taoist, we will."

"Count on us, we’ll definitely keep a close eye on them."

Hearing their assurances, Wushuang Taoist couldn’t suppress her own smile.

"Gu Sheng having friends like you is his fortune, and it’s yours too. When the seeds are done, you should practice the manual I gave you. It will definitely help you greatly."

At the mention of it, the others recalled the manual and expressed their thanks once more.

An hour later, Gu Sheng and Hong Mei came back side by side.

Catching the savory scent clinging to the pair, Shi Lou’s eyes lit up.

"Brother Sheng, what delicious food have you prepared? It smells so good!"

Noting his eager, hungry expression, Gu Sheng chuckled.

"Sky Blue Sect has countless delicacies; what’s on today’s table is guaranteed to be what you like."

At that, Shi Lou dashed away.

Watching him bolt, Er Gou and the rest quickly pursued.

Soon enough, the whole group gathered around the dining table.

Facing the array of mouthwatering dishes, everyone's saliva began to flow.

"Brother Sheng, you’re right. Sky Blue Sect’s food is indeed plentiful. There are so many things here I’ve never even seen, let alone eaten."

"Now you’ve seen them, you can have a good taste."

Shi Lou glanced toward Wushuang Taoist, watching her expectantly.

Wushang Taoist smiled and lifted her chopsticks first.

With her action, the others joined in.

After devouring the meal like a whirlwind, the table was wiped clean, and everyone sat back, patting their full stomachs.

"Brother Sheng, is this your handiwork or Hong Mei’s? This is too delicious!"

Turning to Hong Mei, Gu Sheng grinned and replied, "I was just lending a hand, didn’t do much."

Once he said that, the group directed their gazes at Hong Mei and raised thumbs in approval.

Praised by all, Hong Mei’s cheeks tinted with a blush.

"Your courtyard is already cleaned up; once you’re full, quickly go and rest. Tomorrow, we have to help Master pick seeds."

"Sect Leader Hong, don’t worry, we won’t delay tomorrow’s important tasks. Since you and Brother Sheng cooked, we’ll clean up the rest."

With that, they all pitched in, and in short order, everything was tidied away.

As the night deepened under the moon's glow, the group retired to the courtyard.

Gu Sheng settled into meditation in the open space, and with Spiritual Energy flowing outward, the moonlight bathed him, draping a silvery sheen over his form.

Gu Sheng voraciously drew in the essence of sun and moon, and after two hours, his body hit full capacity, prompting a deep exhale.

When he opened his eyes once more, his inner Spiritual Energy and Divine Power had returned to peak levels, leaving him refreshed as though he’d slumbered for days.

Noting the sky still dim before dawn, Gu Sheng paused briefly and headed directly to the courtyard.

Retrieving the Luminous Pearl, he grasped the poisonous grass anew, meticulously examining the seeds.

Gu Sheng labored tirelessly overnight, and by the break of day, he had sorted half alone.

Hong Mei, rubbing her sleepy eyes, approached and beheld the selected seeds, her eyes widening in astonishment as she rubbed them again, doubting her sight.

Sensing the footsteps halt behind him without further sound for some time, Gu Sheng turned and arched a brow.

"What’s wrong? Not fully awake yet?"

His voice pulled Hong Mei from her daze.

"Gu Sheng, did you do all of this? Did you not sleep last night?"

"I meditated last night; once my energy recovered, I had nothing to do so I came over. Half is left, come help."

Hearing him, Hong Mei rushed forward.

As they worked on the seeds, she stole glances at Gu Sheng, reassured by the absence of weariness in his features.

"Gu Sheng, you’re amazing. If you were my Master’s first disciple, maybe Master would already be better now."

With those words, Hong Mei’s spirits visibly sank.

Perceiving her shift in mood, Gu Sheng offered a smile.

"I might not be as considerate as you. You’re the one who matches well with Wushuang Taoist. Otherwise, with Wushuang Taoist’s strength, why would she choose you as her first disciple? This shows you have exceptional qualities."

Gu Sheng’s encouragement lifted Hong Mei’s mood noticeably.

Just as she opened her mouth to respond, Lan Yao and Bai Yu drew near.

"Hey, you guys are up pretty early, picked so many?"

"This wasn’t my doing; it was Gu Sheng who stayed up last night and picked so many."

At this revelation, the others' faces went rigid.

"Gu Sheng, you didn’t sleep last night? Why didn’t you call us?"

"I just came over idle to pick some. You needed rest, so you should rest properly. Now that you’re rested, you can come help. Here, take these. Let’s strive to finish everything today, and tomorrow we can prepare the antidote."

"Alright, if you’re tired, go rest for a bit. We have this covered."