Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1528 - 787: Good Fortune

"Did you find out anything?"

Tantai Xueling emerged from the shadows, asking softly.

Gu Sheng nodded.

"A special-level sect, Wanliu Sect. They have set their eyes on the Xie family’s bloodline."

Tantai Xueling furrowed her brows slightly.

"Wanliu Sect... I feel like I’ve heard that name before."

"No rush."

Gu Sheng sheathed the Southern Emperor Sword.

"Let’s leave here first."

The two turned to leave, behind them, the Purple Bamboo Courtyard only had Meng Xiao’s gradually cooling corpse left, and shattered teaware scattered everywhere.

Moonlight like blood fell on the glazed tiles of the Meng Family Mansion, reflecting a strange luster.

Tantai Xueling lazily leaned against an ancient locust tree, her slender fingers twirling a lock of blue silk at her temples, her eyes shining with an inscrutable light under the moon.

"Those two old things took the Meng Family Ancestor toward Heaven City."

Her red lips parted slightly, her voice tinged with a teasing tone.

"Looks like they’re going to Wanliu Sect to get reinforcements."

Gu Sheng stood in the courtyard center, his black robe fluttering without wind.

He lifted his eyes to the sky, his voice terrifyingly calm.

"The Transmission Array round trip will take at least three hours."

His left arm’s golden pattern suddenly lit up, dozens of pitch-black vines burst from his sleeve, twisting and stretching like living creatures.

The vines’ surfaces were covered with thorns, glinting with a metallic cold light under the moonlight.

"You leave first."

Gu Sheng said without turning his head.

Tantai Xueling’s gaze flickered, her eyes falling on the writhing vines.

Her previously lazy expression gradually converged, replaced by surprise.

"So it wasn’t a soft heart..."

She murmured to herself.

"Just disdain for dirtying his hands."

"Heavenly Demon Vine."

Gu Sheng spat out three words indifferently, his left arm suddenly shaking.

The vines shot out like black lightning, instantly shredding the nearest pavilion.

With the sound of wood and stone shattering, the entire Meng Family Mansion seemed to be torn apart by a giant beast, collapsing in an instant.

"Ah! Who goes there!"

"Enemy attack! Quickly form the array!"

The family’s martial artists rushed out in panic, only to see vines like a prison and a net filling the sky.

A guard at the Peak of the Earth Martial Realm had just raised his long saber when a vine pierced through his chest.

He stared in terror, watching his flesh wither visibly, turning into a skeleton in the blink of an eye.

Tantai Xueling lightly tapped her toes, her figure drifting backward.

She stood atop an ancient pine branch outside the courtyard wall, watching the Meng Family estate transformed into a hell on earth.

The screams rose and fell, yet no one could escape the deathly web woven by the black vines.

"Truly... a beautiful art of slaughter."

Her lips curved slightly, yet her eyes held not a trace of amusement.

Inside the courtyard, the last martial artist was simultaneously pierced through the limbs and head by five vines, hanging in the air convulsing.

Gu Sheng waved his hand, retracting the vines into his sleeve, leaving only dry corpses and rubble.

Under the moonlight, his black robe fluttered as he turned to leave like the Grim Reaper reaping souls.

When the Meng Family Ancestor arrived with over thirty Wanliu Sect powerhouses, all they found was a desolate ruin.

He stumbled to his knees, his withered fingers clutching a handful of blood-stained soil.

"Xiao’er... where is my Xiao’er?"

The old man’s voice trembled.

A Wanliu Sect disciple found a twisted corpse in a corner.

All of Meng Xiao’s limbs were broken at bizarre angles, the edges of a gaping chest wound charred black, as if corroded by something.

"Ah...!"

The Meng Family Ancestor cradled his grandson’s body, howling to the sky, a cry like a night owl’s blood weeping.

"Gu Sheng! I will extract your soul and refine your spirit, leaving you unable to reincarnate forever!"

The Wanliu Sect leader stepped forward.

"Elder Meng, please restrain your grief. The Sect Master has ordered that the entire sect is at your command. The thief can’t have gotten far; we’ll blockade the entire city immediately!"

"No..."

The Meng Family Ancestor slowly rose, terrifying murderous light bursting from his clouded old eyes.

"I will personally flay him. Send out the order, whoever finds Gu Sheng’s whereabouts will be rewarded ten thousand gold, and whoever brings his head... I will take as a personal disciple!"

Huang City, Linyin Pavilion.

Gu Sheng stood before the gilded gates, suddenly feeling a weight on his shoulder.

His pupils contracted sharply... with his spiritual power perception, he hadn’t noticed anyone approaching!

"Guess who I am?"

Tantai Xueling’s voice sounded in his ear, warm breath brushing past his neck.

Gu Sheng didn’t turn, only slightly tilted his head.

"Miss Tantai has impressive skills."

"Boring."

Tantai Xueling released her grip, moving in front of him, her eyes dazzling under the moonlight.

"Why aren’t you even a bit startled?"

Gu Sheng finally faced her squarely.

The woman wore a full moon-white gown, a peculiar jade pendant hanging from her waist, at this moment, she tilted her head studying him, like a child who hadn’t received a toy.

"Heavenly Demon Vine."

She suddenly spoke, her eyes flickering with cunning.

"Was that the Heavenly Demon Vine just now?"

Gu Sheng’s gaze sharpened.

"The lady is well-informed."

"I have seen illustrations in the Marvels Record of Central Province."

Tantai Xueling moved a step closer, her nose almost touching Gu Sheng’s chin.

"But your vines... are a bit different."

A faint, subtle fragrance emanated from her, not the scent of cosmetics but rather like some kind of herb.

Gu Sheng subtly retreated half a step.

"Mutated variety."

"No wonder!"

Tantai Xueling clapped her hands and chuckled.

"Ordinary Heavenly Demon Vines at most devour Essence Blood, yet yours can even corrode bones."

"Gu, let me take a look～" Tantai Xueling tugged on Gu Sheng’s sleeve, her almond eyes brimming with moisture like they were filled with starlight.

"I promise just to look, absolutely won’t touch!"

Gu Sheng sighed helplessly, unable to remember how many times he had been pestered by this young junior sister on this journey.

He wanted to refuse, but whenever he met those eyes full of expectation, the words stalled in his throat.

"Here we are at Linyin Pavilion."

Gu Sheng changed the subject, pointing at the elaborately decorated three-story pavilion ahead.

"Let’s talk inside."