Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1100 - 574: First Encounter with Luo Qin

Noticing Luo Chuan's deep knowledge about King Luo, Lan Hua regarded him with evident curiosity.

"Have you dispatched someone to probe into King Luo? Why do you seem so well-acquainted with him?"

Confronted by the inquiry, Luo Chuan pressed his lips together firmly and eventually nodded, "Indeed, I had someone gather details on him."

Lan Hua didn't dwell on it, merely acknowledging with a murmur.

"It appears you've uncovered this too. The Qingcheng Sect offers strong backing to Saint Ya, serving as her protector and at least guaranteeing her liberty within Ping City. To halt her from training this group of death soldiers, we need to dismantle the Qingcheng Sect. I've been probing into it lately and gathered some initial leads."

As her words sank in, Gu Sheng arched a brow.

"What sort of leads?"

"The Qingcheng Sect is located right in Ping City, and they've been actively enlisting lately. In three days, a recruitment gathering will occur, and they're set to join in."

Once Lan Hua concluded, Bai Yu addressed Gu Sheng, "I'm aware of this recruitment event. It draws folks from the Jianghu, numerous who have forged their own paths without ties to any sect. They seize this moment to link up with prominent sects, and should they mesh well, these individuals get absorbed into the sect. We've joined such events previously."

"Does it take place here too?"

"No, not in this spot. The recruitment gatherings aren't confined to specific locations, yet they occur annually, with announcements preceding them. Participants converge at the designated site then."

"Do plenty of capable Jianghu wanderers attend the recruitment gathering?"

Bai Yu pondered briefly before affirming with a nod.

"Yes, there are numerous skilled ones, including some who've gained notoriety in the Jianghu, merely biding time for entry into a prestigious sect. This gathering provides that opening. For a sect like Qingcheng, with its solid reputation, success in enlisting is likely. Should Luo Qin leverage King Luo's influence, they won't face shortages of candidates."

Following Bai Yu's explanation, Gu Sheng nodded in contemplation.

Both King Luo and Saint Ya are seeking recruits. Should they prevail, Saint Ya's influence would swell even more. With two sets of death soldiers under her command, forget about whether we could counter them—it's an enormous peril to the Jianghu folk. After all, their ambitions run deep, aiming to dominate the entire Jianghu. Once they amass strength, how could they tolerate rivals standing firm?

Having mulled it over, Gu Sheng directed his eyes toward Lan Hua.

"What's your strategy to thwart this scheme?"

"I haven't sorted it out completely. Without a sect to support me, I can't attract these individuals. My only options are to curb them, ensuring Luo Qin gains fewer followers, or resort to sneaky methods to bar these Jianghu wanderers from the site."

"That approach seems impractical. As Bai Yu mentioned, many have already earned fame in the Jianghu, and your forces might not overpower them."

"That's precisely why I'd turn to those sneaky ways. I lack alternatives. My master bequeathed me just a handful of followers, and even adding those I've gathered since, it's barely a few dozen. I'm adept at intel collection, but combat isn't my forte."

With that, Lan Hua's spirits noticeably drooped.

Observing her demeanor, Hong Mei advanced and softly draped an arm over her shoulder.

"No need to fret; even if you can't manage solo, you're not isolated anymore. We're here alongside you, aren't we?"

Lan Hua's heart warmed at Hong Mei's reassurance.

Just then, Gu Sheng chimed in, "Hong Mei's spot on. Our presence ensures they won't triumph. Lan Hua, deploy your network for intelligence. Once the details come in, we'll handle the confrontation. Together, we'll bring them down."

Bolstered by Gu Sheng's declaration, Lan Hua surged with renewed assurance.

"Very well. Word is, Luo Qin will head back to his manor soon to ready for the enlistment. I'll monitor closely and alert you the instant I hear something!"

"Preparations for enlistment?"

After Gu Sheng's query, Bai Yu swiftly continued the discussion.

"To draw in these esteemed Jianghu figures, every major sect must ready a welcome offering. This gift holds great weight. Without adequate preparation, even interested candidates might depart displeased. In essence, these wanderers have built reputations, so sects must demonstrate true commitment to enlist them. Meager effort simply won't suffice."

Grasping this, Gu Sheng shifted his attention to Lan Yao.

Meeting his look, Lan Yao couldn't suppress a chuckle.

"Out with it—what's your latest demand?"

"Something that shows real commitment."

"How would I know what qualifies as committed?"

"If you're unsure, Bai Yu ought to. Consult him."

"So I'm covering the costs again?"

"Your enterprise is vast; this shouldn't dent it, eh?"

Upon Gu Sheng's retort, Lan Yao sighed in resignation, rubbing his forehead before facing Bai Yu, "Proceed, how much are you scheming to bleed from me now?"

"It's Gu Sheng demanding, not me. But hold off; won't Luo Qin prep shortly? We observe his choices, then surpass them."

"Yet he's King Luo's offspring. Confident you can top him?"

"Absolutely. King Luo fathers more than one heir. Why doubt outshining him? Moreover, backed by you and the Elf Clan's trove of valuables, we needn't worry about falling short here, correct?"

Glancing at Luo Chuan, Lan Yao conceded with a reluctant nod.

"Fine, fine, we'll follow your scheme."

Witnessing this, Gu Sheng grinned and clapped his shoulder.

"Relax, you supply the goods, and I'll cover any expenditures."