Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1114 - 581: Luochuan Takes Action Personally

After two days of settling in, Gu Sheng and his companions sneaked into the Prince Mansion again.

Guided by Luochuan, they passed through the Prince Mansion without any obstacles.

Sure enough, inside the Prince’s study, they located the item the Prince had readied for Luo Qin.

This piece, crafted from superior jade, was entirely see-through and delivered a freezing chill when held. It resembled a dagger in form, and thrusting it ahead generated sharp icy gales, matching the purple jade dagger in power.

"I never thought the Prince would be so thoughtful, preparing such an excellent item."

Gu Sheng had just finished his words when Luochuan sneered coldly.

"He treats Luo Qin like a precious jewel in his hand; how could he allow him to lose prestige? This treasure was likely obtained with great trouble."

"So you're saying this treasure wasn't originally the Prince's?"

"Absolutely not. He always favors flashy and opulent possessions, beyond his endless hoarding of riches and valuables. Why would he notice such items? This was clearly made ready just for Luo Qin; let's grab it."

Gu Sheng agreed with a nod and promptly stored the dagger in his pouch.

As he started to depart, Luochuan halted him.

"Brother Sheng, hold on a moment."

At those words, Gu Sheng lifted an eyebrow.

"Brother Sheng, he's got plenty of valuables, all seized from elsewhere. It'd be smarter for us to snatch them. I know the spots; after we get them, we'll divide them up."

His suggestion drew laughter from the group.

"You really set on this?"

"I've been itching to do it for a long time. Just hang tight."

Luochuan dashed off along a narrow trail heavy with tension, while Gu Sheng and the rest stayed put, unable to trail him.

Once the duration of an incense stick had passed, Luochuan struggled back bearing a chest.

"Give me a hand, will you?"

Lan Yao rushed up to lend support. Despite their efforts, the pair still found it quite heavy to manage.

Noticing this, Shi Lou hurried over to assist.

"Anything more?"

"Yeah, Brother Sheng, check that cabinet. There's a secret drawer on the right; pull out what's inside."

Acting on his directions, Gu Sheng uncovered a chest as described.

"Good, that's all; time to head out."

The group lifted the chests and trailed Luochuan as they exited.

Crossing a garden, a woman's voice drifted clearly from within a room.

"Prince, after training these death soldiers, let Saint Ya wipe out White Cloud Sect, and once we've stirred up Jianghu, take down several big sects. We'll ruthlessly seize wealth and forces, making other sects simple to handle. With death soldiers at our command, we can dominate Jianghu and then crush Wushuang. The world shall be ours."

She ended with a sly giggle.

Then King Luo's voice responded.

"The Princess speaks wisely. The world will belong to us. No longer just a princess, you'll reign as Empress."

Their laughter echoed together, infuriating those who heard.

As they prepared to depart, the woman chuckled again: "Without us handling Luochuan’s mother, how could I ascend to Empress?"

"Hmph, she was merely a pawn. Once expended, discard her. Luochuan at least bears my bloodline. We'll let him live and banish him somewhere."

"You truly won't bother with him?"

"From his youth, did you ever see me show concern? Without my blood, I'd have slain him ages ago. Sparing him shows my mercy."

"Prince, what if he rebels later?"

"Thinks he can cause chaos? If he's disloyal, hand him to Luo Qin. Let Luo Qin choose execution or punishment."

"Fine, entrust it to our boy. With Qin’er here, his fate means little."

"Very well, as you wish."

Following their exchange, intimate sounds emerged from the chamber.

The listeners spat in revulsion and hurried away.

Suddenly, Luochuan blocked them, thrust his load into Bai Yu’s grasp, and veered toward a different garden.

Half an incense stick's time later, Luochuan rushed back.

"Move out."

Gu Sheng refrained from questioning what he carried and simply followed along.

Returning to their hideout beyond the city walls, Luochuan at last unlocked the chest.

It brimmed with feminine belongings, stunning the onlookers.

"Luochuan, these remnants from your mother?"

"No, they destroyed everything of my mother's. These are that vile woman's, brought as her bridal gifts, supposedly saved for Luo Qin’s eventual wife. I wasn't going to touch her stuff, but now I figure, if I don't, it'll rot unused."

With that, Luochuan cleared the surface items and drew forth a bundle of land titles, including more than a hundred stores.

"Wow, that woman's loaded?"

"Part came with her, the rest she skimmed off secretly afterward. All set aside for Luo Qin anyway."

"How'd you learn these hideaways? She'd surely keep them from you."

"She did guard against me, yet I've known their locations since boyhood. I chanced on them while fooling around and kept quiet, so she never suspected. Guess I had a failsafe in mind. And now, it all's ours. Brother Sheng, unlock those other two chests and see."

Gu Sheng nodded and pried open the pair of boxes in turn.

As expected, they overflowed with gold and silver riches, spilling from the hefty containers and blinding the group with their gleam.

"The Prince Mansion's riches are truly vast."

"This is merely a fraction. I'll show you bigger hauls soon. Brother Sheng, you've been bankrolling us alongside Lan Yao all this time. Claim one chest; we'll share the remainder."

After consideration, Gu Sheng declined with a shake of his head.

"We have no claim to these; they're rightfully yours to begin with. Hold onto them."