Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1542 - 794: Private Duels Prohibited

"If Mr. Gu is willing to help, three Glazed Hearts will be offered."

Bai Yu’s voice was full of allure.

The private room fell silent for a moment, with only the faint sound of incense burning.

Gu Sheng was torn... Three Glazed Hearts were enough to elevate his cultivation to a new level.

But he understood the terror of that mysterious organization better than anyone.

"Where is your sister now?"

Gu Sheng finally spoke.

Bai Yu’s eyes carried a hint of delight.

"The exact location is yet uncertain, but I do have a secret treasure confirming she’s still alive."

He took out a clear jade pendant from his bosom, entwined with a strand of green thread.

"This jade pendant is linked to my sister’s life; the thread remains unbroken, indicating she’s not in immediate danger."

Gu Sheng stared at the strand of green thread, suddenly asking.

"Why did you choose me, Bai Yu?"

Bai Yu put away the jade pendant, smiling meaningfully.

"Because Mr. Gu holds a grudge against that organization, and also..."

He paused.

"Mr. Gu possesses the strength needed."

Gu Sheng nodded indifferently, taking a sip of the now cold tea.

"This matter is significant; I need time to consider."

"Naturally."

Bai Yu nodded.

"If Mr. Gu decides to accept the commission, you can contact me anytime."

He placed a Communication Jade Talisman on the table.

Just as Gu Sheng was about to leave, Bai Yu suddenly spoke.

"By the way, there is something Mr. Gu might find interesting."

"What is it?"

"My sister and I took our mother’s surname."

Bai Yu’s eyes held complexity.

"Our ancestors... were surnamed Ye."

Gu Sheng halted abruptly, his eyes filled with shock.

Ye... Ye Qinglan?

He squinted, his gaze cutting like a blade as he scrutinized the seemingly gentle man before him.

"Ye Qinglan..."

Gu Sheng slowly repeated the name, his voice low and dangerous.

"What is your relationship with her?"

Bai Yu lightly waved his folding fan, his face showing a faint smile.

"No need for tension, Mr. Gu. I merely stumbled upon that Ye Fairy once had ties with you."

He paused.

"I only wanted to point this out, with no intention of using Ye Fairy’s connections to coerce Mr. Gu."

Inside, Gu Sheng sneered.

Bai Yu’s words sounded sincere, yet they carried hidden implications.

He was clearly reminding Gu Sheng... I know all about you.

"Bai Yu’s cunning exceeds my expectations."

Gu Sheng stated directly, staring at Bai Yu intently.

Bai Yu’s smile did not fade.

"Mr. Gu overrates me. In this Great Wilderness City, without some shrewdness, how can one stand firm?"

Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment, suddenly speaking.

"I can agree to help you save your sister, in exchange for Ye Qinglan’s favor."

At this, Bai Yu appeared surprised, then shook his head.

"Mr. Gu misunderstands. Favors are favors, rewards are rewards, two separate matters."

"Oh?"

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

"Then what do you want?"

"Once the matter is resolved, I’ll tell Mr. Gu."

Bai Yu gave a mysterious smile.

"It’s too soon to talk about this now."

Gu Sheng snorted coldly, said no more, and turned to leave.

Behind him, Bai Yu’s voice called after.

"Take care, Mr. Gu. I hope we’ll meet again soon."

After leaving Bai Yu’s courtyard, Gu Sheng frowned deeply.

This Bai Yu was far more complex than he had imagined.

Knowing about Ye Qinglan’s matters indicated that his informants in the Great Wilderness City were remarkably well-connected.

Soon after Gu Sheng left, a figure silently appeared in Bai Yu’s courtyard.

It was a woman wearing a black cloak, her face shrouded in shadow, revealing only a pale chin.

"Are you really entrusting your sister’s safety to this Gu Sheng?"

The woman’s voice was icy.

"He’s just a newcomer to the Great Wilderness City."

Bai Yu put away his fan, his expression becoming serious.

"Apart from him, I can’t find anyone else in the Great Wilderness City who can rescue Die."

"Humph, just a guy who’s not even a True Disciple..."

The woman scoffed.

Bai Yu suddenly laughed.

"Why don’t we make a bet?"

"A bet on what?"

"On whether Gu Sheng can rescue my sister."

Bai Yu’s eyes carried a cunning gleam.

"The wager... will be the Glazed Heart in your hand."

The woman was silent for a moment before sneering.

"Fine, I bet he can’t do it."

She took out a clear Glazed Heart from her sleeve, emitting a faint glow.

"If you lose, I want the ’Heavenly Mechanism Map’ in your possession."

"Deal."

Bai Yu received the Glazed Heart, carefully storing it away.

"I’ll keep this Glazed Heart safe until the outcome is determined."

The woman coldly huffed, her figure dissipating into smoke in the courtyard, leaving behind only one sentence echoing in the air.

"You’ll regret this, Bai Yu."

Gu Sheng, following the route in his memory, quickly left the depths of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy.

He walked hastily, still pondering Bai Yu’s intentions in his mind.

Unconsciously, he had arrived at the separate residence where Qin Yurou kept her Demon Beasts.

Before entering, he could hear conversation inside.

"Qingtan, it was truly lucky we got out safely this time."

This was Qin Yurou’s voice.

"All thanks to Yurou’s efforts running everywhere."

Shen Qingtan’s voice sounded somewhat weary.

"Those people from the Law Enforcement Hall... it’s really not a place for people."

Gu Sheng pushed the door open, and the conversation abruptly stopped.

Shen Qingtan, upon seeing Gu Sheng, was noticeably taken aback.

"Gu Sheng? How come you..."

Qin Yurou smiled and explained.

"Qingtan, you didn’t know? You were able to be released so quickly thanks to Gu Sheng’s efforts."

Shen Qingtan looked at Gu Sheng with confusion.

"What’s going on?"

Gu Sheng shook his head.

"It was just a small effort."

He looked at Qin Yurou.

"Senior Sister Qin, you’re overestimating me."

But Qin Yurou insisted.

"Junior Brother Gu is too modest. If it weren’t for his conversation with Senior Brother Bai Yu, would the Law Enforcement Hall have released you so swiftly?"