Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1112 - 580: The Truth

Noticing the furious looks on the faces of everyone present, Lan Hua let out a mocking sneer.

"It seems you’re all guys with such petty mindsets. I’ve constantly considered you, aided you whenever possible! And this is your way of thanking me! Without my intervention at the inn, you’d have straight up murdered my companion!"

Having said that, she shot a venomous glare at Gu Sheng.

"If they dared to pull off something like that, it had to be on your command, Gu Sheng—you truly make me sick!"

At these remarks, Hong Mei lost her patience. She moved ahead and struck Lan Hua with a resounding slap.

The sharp crack of the slap silenced the whole room instantly.

"Shut that foolish trap spewing lies!"

Hong Mei’s overwhelming presence immediately overwhelmed Lan Hua.

Before she could utter another word, another slap landed from Hong Mei.

"I figured you had some brains, but you’re no different! While your pal was constantly gunning for Gu Sheng, you pretended not to notice. Now trouble brews, and you lash out without reason—do you realize your friend almost doomed us all!"

Once Hong Mei wrapped up, Lan Yao gave a chilly huff from nearby.

"She storms in all hostile without even inquiring, does she give a damn about our safety? If we perished, that’d likely suit her just fine!"

"I agree completely—her buddy dies, and she gets to rant at us; how do our lives stack up against hers?"

As Bai Yu’s statement landed, Lan Hua’s brow furrowed while she scanned the group.

"What are you implying? Distorting facts?"

Suddenly, Gu Sheng’s expression hardened.

"No distortion here—everything they uttered rings true."

With Gu Sheng confirming it, a spark of uncertainty flickered in Lan Hua’s gaze.

"What exactly are you getting at?"

"Quit acting ignorant! There’s no way you didn’t know your girlfriend plotted against us! Why else would we take out her goons?"

Lan Yao chimed in once more, yet Lan Hua appeared even more bewildered.

Gu Sheng eyed her and explained, "We planned to head to the Qingcheng Sect as a group, but when Lan Yao tried to reach you, your friend’s underlings blocked him. He attempted it twice, got stopped each time with clashes, and couldn’t even relay a word to you. Left with no option, we proceeded without you."

"You came searching for me? Why was I in the dark? I assumed you ditched me and went off solo."

"We absolutely sought you out, but someone deliberately kept you from meeting us."

After Gu Sheng concluded, Lan Yao pulled out several ripped cloth scraps.

"These got torn off them amid the brawls. You deal in textiles, so you ought to identify them, yeah?"

Examining the cloth pieces closely after receiving them, Lan Hua’s face shifted in shock.

At that moment, Gu Sheng continued, "As we traveled toward Qingcheng Sect, your friend dispatched followers to shadow us throughout. We missed it then, but when I clashed with the Qingcheng Sect folks, he popped up out of nowhere, pulling every trick to pull their focus, aiming to let them finish us off. When I ended up gravely wounded, Lan Yao and the rest struck back in fury, eliminating that guy so we could flee. Now that our cover’s blown, we’re gearing up to depart."

Finishing his account, Lan Yao flung his robe aside.

"Check this out? These stains are from the battles. Your friend’s crew went all out to end us. Without Gu Sheng throwing himself into the fray to shield us, we’d be goners right now! You spot one of her henchmen dead and charge in yelling at us—have you glimpsed our suffering? Take a look at Gu Sheng’s arm; he battled on despite the agony of potential amputation!"

It was then that Lan Hua noticed Gu Sheng’s arm dangling uselessly, his garb shredded and the edge soaked in crimson!

"This can’t be right? That’s not the story she shared... She claimed you offed her men, that’s why I showed up..."

At her feeble justification, Gu Sheng rubbed his temple briefly.

"Lan Hua, she’s your close ally, so I won’t dwell, but consider this: if she lies right to our faces, imagine what she whispers behind our backs. Regardless, that’s the full story—you can accept it or reject it, but we’re out in the open and have to move out immediately."

"Gu Sheng, you’re heading off right now?"

"What choice do we have? Haven’t you noticed the Qingcheng Sect forces swarming outside? Staying means waiting to get slaughtered."

"They’re out there because of you lot?"

"More accurately, thanks to your friend’s crew—otherwise, we’d still be hidden. Since we survived, she’s probably fuming, huh?"

Thinking back to her friend’s voice and look from earlier, Lan Hua went ashen.

"Gu Sheng, count me in with you all! I’ve got ties in this area and can shield you!"

Hearing that, Gu Sheng waved it off casually.

"No thanks—the folks near you crave our demise, and you put blind faith in her; bringing you along would just complicate matters. Don’t fret over us, farewell."

With that, Gu Sheng pivoted and departed.

Lan Yao and the others hurried after him, departing without sparing Lan Hua another look.

Watching them go, tears streamed down Lan Hua’s cheeks at once.

"Gu Sheng, now that I understand what happened, I regret accusing you without hearing your side—please, let me make it up, I genuinely wish to assist you!"

Her loud plea made Gu Sheng knit his brows deeply.

"Lan Hua, if you truly don’t want us dropping dead soon, keep quiet."

Dropping those final words, Gu Sheng pressed on without halting.