Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1524 - 785: Finally Arrived

"Third Pavilion Master!"

A graceful silhouette hurriedly walked out from inside the door.

The woman wore a light purple long dress, with a silver silk sash around her waist, perfectly complementing her graceful figure.

Her face was lovely, her brows and eyes exquisite, she was Hong Ya, the Chief Auctioneer of Huang City’s Linyin Pavilion.

Gu Sheng paused briefly, eyes filled with surprise.

"Miss Hong? Why are you in the Underground City?"

Hong Ya offered a respectful bow, her expression carrying a hint of urgency.

"By order of Master Xiao, I’ve come specifically to inform the Third Pavilion Master. An hour ago, we received a letter of distress from a person who claims to know you."

"Oh?"

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

"Who is it?"

"A woman named Xie Qingxuan."

Hong Ya retrieved a plain note from her sleeve and presented it with both hands.

"She says her family is forcing her to marry a Special-level Sect in Great Wilderness City tomorrow, and she pleads for Linyin Pavilion’s help to save her."

"Xie Qingxuan..."

Gu Sheng took the letter, his fingertips paused slightly.

This name was like a key, instantly unlocking the floodgates of memory.

In the ancient cave of a desolate mountain, a young girl stood before him, blood gushing from her shoulder, staining her plain white dress red.

"Brother Gu... Go quickly..."

Her voice was weak but firm.

In the bamboo grove under the moonlight, her cheeks were flushed, eyes filled with tears and determination.

"If taking my Primordial Yin can help you heal... I’m willing..."

Gu Sheng’s expression suddenly turned cold, as if the surrounding temperature dropped a few degrees.

Hong Ya involuntarily took half a step back, feeling a bone-chilling cold rising from her spine.

"Third Pavilion Master..."

She cautiously spoke.

"Master Xiao’s intention is, if you approve, we will immediately dispatch personnel..."

Gu Sheng put away the letter, his voice terrifyingly calm.

"You go back first and tell Xiao Yun to stand by. I’m going to meet Tantai Xueling and then personally go to Huang City."

"Yes."

Hong Ya did not dare speak further, she bowed again before hurriedly leaving.

Gu Sheng stood in place, as the letter in his hand silently turned to powder.

He closed his eyes briefly, suppressing the surge of murderous intent in his heart, and strode into Linyin Pavilion.

The underground area of Linyin Pavilion in the Underground City was far more expansive than the aboveground part.

Following the spiraling downward stone steps, Gu Sheng, familiar with the terrain, arrived at the lowest level.

Countless Luminous Pearls embedded in the walls illuminated the corridor as though it were daytime.

Just stepping onto the last stair, a cool yet slightly excited female voice entered his ears.

"Gu Sheng, my spiritual power has broken through to the Ninth Grade!"

At the end of the corridor, a slender figure gracefully came into view.

Tantai Xueling, dressed in white pure as snow, with hair like a waterfall, and a vivid red cinnabar mark between her brows.

Her eyes sparkled with delight, like a child who received a new toy.

Gu Sheng paused slightly.

"So quickly?"

"It must be because of the Secret Technique of spiritual power fusion we used last time."

Tantai Xueling approached, looking up at Gu Sheng, her eyes filled with certainty.

"That resonant feeling loosened my bottleneck."

Gu Sheng coughed lightly, avoiding her intense gaze.

"Perhaps it’s the effect of the Divine Medicine."

Tantai Xueling pursed her lips, ready to retort, when her expression suddenly turned serious.

"You carry murderous intent."

Her delicate finger tapped Gu Sheng’s chest.

"Though faint, it cannot escape me. What happened?"

Gu Sheng sighed, briefly explaining Xie Qingxuan’s situation.

Tantai Xueling listened, her eyes showing a complex expression, but soon returned to calm.

"You can marshal Linyin Pavilion’s personnel at will."

She said decisively.

"If needed, I can help."

Gu Sheng felt a warmth in his heart, and solemnly spoke.

"Thank you."

Tantai Xueling waved her hand, her eyes gleaming mischievously.

"Is that Xie Qingxuan very important to you?"

Gu Sheng was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"She once risked her life for me."

"Understood."

Tantai Xueling asked no more and shifted to analyze the situation.

"A Special-level Sect... At least one Holy Martial Realm individual will hold the fort. The wedding is tomorrow, tonight will surely be heavily guarded."

Gu Sheng sneered.

"Perfect for an all-out attack."

"What’s your plan? Storm in directly?"

Tantai Xueling tilted her head, eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Or... a wedding heist?"

Gu Sheng was caught off guard by her choice of words and replied helplessly.

"I’m just fulfilling my promise. The term ’wedding heist’..."

Tantai Xueling tilted her small face, her almond-shaped eyes shining bright staring at Gu Sheng, her red lips slightly curled.

"Brother Gu Sheng, is that Xie Qingxuan truly very important to you?"

Gu Sheng, adjusting his sleeve, paused slightly, meeting her gaze full of curiosity, and sighed helplessly.

"Xueli, I’ve said it many times, no one is important. I only care about the promises I’ve made."

"Humph!"

Tantai Xueling puffed up her cheeks like an indignant little pufferfish.

"You say that every time I ask!"

She turned away, her long black hair drawing a graceful arc in the air, nearly brushing against Gu Sheng’s face.

Gu Sheng instinctively stepped back half a step, yet still caught a faint hint of orchid fragrance at his nose.

He coughed lightly, changing the topic.

"Weren’t you going to tell me about the fifth floor of Linyin Pavilion?"

Tantai Xueling heard this, her shoulders gradually relaxed.

She turned around, her face returning to the usual playful but slightly proud expression.

"The fifth floor is specifically for gathering intelligence. Confirm the plan there and then inform me."

She paused, her voice suddenly lower.

"The Special-level Sect... isn’t easy to handle, it’s too dangerous for you alone."

Gu Sheng looked at the seemingly always playful girl in front of him, now showing unusual worry, his heart warmed slightly.

"Thank you for caring."

"Who, who cares for you!"