Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1102 - 575: Private Meeting

Behind the shop's rear entrance, the team gazed at the securely sealed doors and windows, utterly baffled.

"Aren't they overly careful? It's merely a purchase, but they've closed off every door and window?"

Saying this, Lan Yao glanced over at Gu Sheng.

"What do we do now? We can't peek inside at all."

As all eyes turned toward Gu Sheng's face, he thought briefly and replied, "Relax, stay on guard here for me. I'll check it out."

With those words, Gu Sheng offered no chance for reply. He pushed off with his toes, and his form swiftly dashed off.

Bai Yu appeared ready to speak, but as he parted his lips, Gu Sheng had already disappeared from sight.

At the shop's back entrance, Gu Sheng perched firmly on a nearby tree.

He twisted his wrist, sending a leaf soaring from his grasp, which cut a slit in the oiled paper covering the window.

Gu Sheng shifted his stance precisely so his eyes could peer through the narrow opening.

A stream of energy drifted slowly from his palm, softly sticking to the window.

Before long, their voices drifted clearly into Gu Sheng's ears.

Right then, a purple jade dagger lay on the table, and as Gu Sheng looked at it, Luo Qin's voice echoed beside him.

"I demanded a dagger made with exquisite craftsmanship. This piece has only a handful of scattered gems, nowhere near my specifications! Is this your way of deceiving me?"

His words barely ended when the whip in Luo Qin's grip cracked down savagely on the shopkeeper's frame.

The shopkeeper, taken aback, unleashed a pitiful wail, tumbling to the floor.

Yet Luo Qin remained unsatisfied. He glared at the shopkeeper with a vicious look and declared, "You know full well this item's for the recruitment convention, but you still treat me so carelessly. Looks like you're courting death!"

His tone sharpened abruptly, and the whip in his hand whipped down with brutal force again!

The sharp snap of the whip blended with the shopkeeper's agonized cries, sending chills through anyone who heard.

Gu Sheng observed with icy detachment, his stare turning even frostier.

After what seemed like ages, Luo Qin at last ceased, though he left the purple jade dagger behind.

"In three days, either remake this dagger to my standards or deliver your head to me!"

With that, Luo Qin swept his sleeve sharply and stormed out alongside his followers.

Watching his group scatter, Gu Sheng jumped down from the tree at once and slipped away first.

When Luo Qin emerged, Gu Sheng had long vanished.

From their hiding spots, as they spotted Luo Qin departing with his entourage but no sign of Gu Sheng, Bai Yu and the rest started to fret.

"Luo Qin's gone, so where's Gu Sheng? Trouble must have found him!"

Bai Yu's words hung in the air, sparking unease among the group.

"Did something truly befall Gu Sheng? You all hold position here; I'll search for him."

Hong Mei prepared to venture off alone after voicing this.

Lan Yao hurriedly blocked her path upon seeing this.

"Stop, you mustn't. Luo Qin's followers are still close by. It's too dangerous. If harm comes to you, Gu Sheng won't forgive us."

"Exactly, stay put. If someone has to go, it's the guys. With our numbers, we won't send just you two women out. Remain here; I'll head out."

Lan Yao started to stride away right after.

Suddenly, a figure dropped from above, touching down right before them.

The team jolted in alarm, backing up instinctively a couple of paces.

Recognizing Gu Sheng, their faces brightened, and they rushed closer.

"Gu Sheng, you're safe. Luo Qin's crew is gone, and we grew concerned not seeing you return."

Shi Lou advanced, talking as he scanned Gu Sheng for wounds, anxious about possible injuries.

Gu Sheng grinned, spinning once to show he was fine.

"No need to fret; I'm unscathed. We'll discuss it once we're back."

Aware of his caution against listeners, the others nodded promptly.

Lan Hua took the lead, and the group hurried after her to Lan Hua's store.

After settling in, Lan Hua poured tea for everyone.

"Gu Sheng, what's the deal over there? Is Luo Qin's item meant for the convention?"

"Indeed, it's for the recruitment convention, but Luo Qin isn't pleased with the purple jade dagger. He went so far as to thrash the shopkeeper over it."

"What? He assaulted the shopkeeper? That's pure tyranny!"

Lan Yao's exclamation drew a nod from Luochuan nearby.

"He's acted like a bully since he was young, sparing no means to reach his aims. His merciless streak is why both he and his mother receive such high regard from King Luo, shaping his arrogant ways today."

Luochuan wrapped up, prompting Lan Hua to eye him with intrigue.

"I see you know plenty about Luo Qin. Did you dig all this up yourself? I've probed into Luo Qin too, but nothing like your depth. You grasp his habits and traits so well. Mind sharing your source?"

Noting Lan Hua's intrigued look, Gu Sheng chuckled at her side.

"It's not just Luo Qin; he knows much about King Luo as well, given his name is Luochuan."

The name Luochuan startled Lan Hua.

"Luochuan? You're saying his name is Luochuan? Like King Luo's son?"

Gu Sheng nodded smilingly, seeing she hadn't pieced it together yet.

"Precisely, which means no one knows the Prince Mansion folks better than him, having shared life there for years."

His revelation clicked for Lan Hua at last.

"Luochuan, you're King Luo's son! Are you the one dispatched to the mountains for deeper learning?!"

Luochuan seemed somewhat puzzled by this.

"Dispatched to the mountains for deeper learning?"

"Yes, it's an announcement straight from King Luo, claiming his son Luochuan was sent to the mountains for deeper learning, explaining his absence from sect affairs or military posts."