Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1141 594: Strength Exhausted (Part 2)

Gu Sheng utilized his spiritual energy to shield the Qi within his Dantian, ensuring that his actions remained concealed from those with thick eyebrows.

Seizing this moment, he processed the remaining Xuan Iron, sectioning it into more than ten portions before molding each piece into weapon forms.

As the final blade clattered to the floor, Gu Sheng felt his vision fade into total darkness, and the Qi in his Dantian suddenly dispersed.

While lingering fragments of his consciousness remained, he reached out to reclaim the spiritual pearl, swallowed it, and then collapsed heavily onto the ground.

Noticing the sudden disappearance of Gu Sheng's aura, Hong Mei and the others abruptly opened their eyes.

They were greeted by the sight of Gu Sheng hitting the floor with a thud.

Terror seized their hearts, and their faces turned deathly pale.

"Gu Sheng!"

"Brother Sheng!"

Through the encroaching void, these desperate cries filtered into Gu Sheng’s mind, yet he lacked the vitality to offer any response.

Having utterly exhausted his reserves, his consciousness retreated deep into his spiritual world, rendering the outside environment hazy and eventually unreachable as his perception completely severed.

Hong Mei caught him, tears streaming down her face as she cradled him.

"Gu Sheng, what is happening? Please don’t scare me like this!"

Beside her, Bai Yu and the others grew visibly distressed, while Shi Lou and Er Gou wept uncontrollably.

Despite their repeated shouts, Gu Sheng remained unresponsive. Suddenly struck by a memory, Lan Yao urgently prompted Hong Mei, "Hurry, check his pulse to determine what has occurred!"

Trembling, Hong Mei placed her fingers on Gu Sheng's pulse.

Her mind was in such turmoil that, despite the physical contact, she felt nothing.

Panic overwhelmed her for a moment.

"I do not know what to do; I cannot sense anything."

Observing her shaking hands, Bai Yu rose, kicked the door open, and bellowed, "Father, come quickly, we need assistance!"

The disciples of the White Cloud Sect were unaware of the crisis, but upon hearing the Young Master's distress call, they rushed to summon Sect Leader Bai.

Upon hearing that an emergency had occurred, Sect Leader Bai abandoned his tasks and sprinted to the scene.

"What is the meaning of this?"

"Gu Sheng collapsed while refining the Xuan Iron!"

"What?"

Sect Leader Bai entered without pause, hurried to Gu Sheng’s side, and seized his wrist.

He remained silent for a long time, his brow knotting in deep concern.

The group watched with bated breath, hearts pounding in their chests, as Shi Lou and Er Gou sobbed even more bitterly.

Finally, Sect Leader Bai released his grip and let out a long, heavy sigh.

Bai Yu hastened toward him.

"Father, how is he? Gu Sheng cannot be in any real danger, he simply cannot!"

Seeing his son's bloodshot eyes, Sect Leader Bai replied softly, "There is no need for such despair. Gu Sheng has merely pushed his body past its limits, depleting almost all his strength, which is why he is in this state. Our White Cloud Sect possesses vast resources, and we will ensure his complete safety."

Comforted by his words, Bai Yu and Lan Yao allowed their tears to flow freely.

It was then that Sect Leader Bai caught sight of the finished weapons on the table, appearing momentarily stunned.

"Are... are these all the work of Gu Sheng?"

"Indeed, he refined every one of them alone; that is exactly how he exhausted himself to this point."

Upon receiving this confirmation, Sect Leader Bai was left speechless by his astonishment.

"It is difficult to believe Gu Sheng possesses such ability. It would take me an entire week to handle this much Xuan Iron, yet he finished it all in two days. Such formidable power!"

The others, hearing this, were equally struck with awe.

They had grown accustomed to Gu Sheng's exploits while spending time by his side, barely registering the unique nature of his feats. Now, hearing the Sect Leader's words, they finally grasped the extent of his extraordinary talent.

"No wonder Master Wushuang values him so highly; what a keen eye for talent! Gu Sheng has single-handedly saved the lives of everyone in our White Cloud Sect!"

These words caused Bai Yu's tears to redouble.

"Father, he did all this for the sake of our Sect—you must ensure his recovery! Use all our finest resources to guarantee that Gu Sheng remains unharmed!"

Understanding the gravity of the situation, Sect Leader Bai nodded with gravity.

"Rest assured, I will never forget this life-saving debt. I shall see to it that everything needed for his full restoration is provided!"

Soon, healing supplies were brought in by subordinates in a near-constant procession.

Once the goods were delivered, the Sect members did not depart immediately, but respectfully stated, "You have all been working tirelessly; please go and rest. The Sect Leader has instructed us to remain and watch over Young Master Gu, and we will do everything in our power to tend to him."

Everyone shook their heads in defiance.

"No, we are not weary; we will stay to look after him ourselves."

"Everyone has expended their energy; the Sect Leader has provided nourishing items for your recovery, so you should go and recuperate."

"We can recover just as well while remaining by his side."

Shi Lou stood firmly near Gu Sheng, refusing to budge, while Hong Mei stepped forward to take Gu Sheng’s hand.

"I cannot abandon him while he is at his most vulnerable. I must remain with him."

After she declared this, the others followed suit, firm in their intentions.

The White Cloud Sect members were caught off guard and turned to Bai Yu for counsel.

Their eyes met, and Bai Yu gave a soft sigh.

"Indeed, we cannot leave Gu Sheng in his current state. Inform my father that we are remaining here to watch over him so he need not worry."

"Young Master, this is..."

"Do not fret, simply convey my message."

The subordinates dared not disobey and turned to depart.

Just as they were leaving, Bai Yu shouted after them.

"One more thing, tell my father to continue sending nourishing items in abundance, including his own precious reserves, or I shall go and raid his stores myself."

The subordinates started, nodding quickly before hurrying away.

By dusk, a new batch of elixirs and tonics arrived from the Sect Leader, including some of his long-cherished personal collections.

Bai Yu beamed with satisfaction at the sight.

"These are the very items my father spent half his life finding and has guarded for years. I have asked for them on many occasions and was always refused. Finally, they are here."

The others watched this exchange with a mix of amusement and exhaustion.

"But that is your own father."

"That cannot be helped; Gu Sheng was injured in service to our White Cloud Sect. I cannot ignore his condition. My father has brought these things out, but had he refused, I would have taken them by force. Everyone step back; I must administer these to him."

The group retreated, clearing space for him.

Bai Yu approached Gu Sheng and, following a precise procedure, administered the tonics.

As he felt the medicinal efficacy enter Gu Sheng’s Dantian, Bai Yu breathed a sigh of immense relief.

"With these items, Gu Sheng should show significant improvement by tomorrow morning. Do not feed him anything else tonight to avoid overloading him. Everyone, go and get some rest; I will keep watch over him tonight."

Upon hearing this, Shi Lou and Er Gou stood up instantly.

"We shall stay with Brother Sheng. We contributed the least, and we have already consumed some medicine, so we are back to normal. You go and rest; we will handle the watch."

After a moment’s thought, Bai Yu nodded.

"Very well. We will go and restore our energy. Stay with Gu Sheng, and if any changes occur, notify us immediately—do not attempt to deal with it alone if it risks a delay."

Both Shi Lou and Er Gou nodded their understanding.

After gently leading away a reluctant Hong Mei, the others finally retreated to rest.

Although they left for their rooms, they remained close by, choosing to rest in the chambers adjacent to Gu Sheng’s. This way, they could monitor his aura and respond instantly to any emergency, allowing them to rest with peace of mind.