Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1543 - 794: No Private Fights Allowed (Part 2)

"Bai Yu?"

Shen Qingtan widened her eyes in surprise.

"True disciple Bai Yu?"

At this moment, the door to the inner room was pushed open, and Gu Ningshuang quickly walked out.

"Brother! You’re back!"

She looked Gu Sheng up and down, her eyes full of worry.

"That Bai Yu didn’t trouble you, did he?"

Gu Sheng felt warmth in his heart and rubbed his sister’s hair.

"It’s fine, we just discussed some matters."

"What did he want from you?"

Gu Ningshuang pressed on.

Gu Sheng hesitated for a moment.

"He wants me to help with something, but I didn’t agree right away; I said I’d think about it."

Shen Qingtan listened in astonishment on the side.

"A true disciple asking you for help?"

She looked at Gu Sheng, incredulous.

"Those true disciples usually hold themselves so high, they don’t even look at us ordinary disciples. How come..."

Qin Yurou seemed contemplative.

"Although Junior Brother Gu has only been in the Holy Academy for a short time, his strength and potential are both evident. It’s not surprising that Senior Brother Bai Yu has noticed him."

Gu Sheng didn’t want to linger on this topic, so he turned to another question.

"Senior Sister Shen, do you know where I can find the ranking of true disciples?"

"Gu Sheng, why are you asking about the True Inheritance List?"

Shen Qingtan, clad in a green robe, stood under an ancient tree in the courtyard, sunlight filtering through the leaves casting dappled shadows on her.

Gu Sheng touched his nose and smiled.

"Just curious, I wanted to see what kind of characters are the top disciples in the Holy Academy."

Shen Qingtan gently shook her head, her hair fluttering lightly in the breeze.

"The rules of the Holy Academy are such that the True Inheritance List is never disclosed to outsiders. Only those on the list know the complete ranking."

She paused, her eyes holding a deep meaning.

"However..."

"However what?"

Gu Sheng’s eyes lit up.

"Every one of the top ten true inheritors has a Holy Academy elder backing them."

Shen Qingtan’s voice lowered a bit.

"These people are the ones who truly control the lifeblood of the Holy Academy."

Gu Sheng nodded thoughtfully.

He wanted to ask more, but saw Shen Qingtan had already turned her gaze to the distance, clearly unwilling to continue the conversation.

"And what about Shen Qingyun..."

Gu Sheng changed the topic.

Shen Qingtan turned around, a glint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

"He was taken out by the master for training and won’t be returning to Great Wilderness City anytime soon."

A cold smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Why, are you eager to cause him trouble?"

Gu Sheng spread his hands with a smile.

"Just asking. If there’s news, I hope Senior Sister Shen will let me know."

"Don’t worry, we’re cooperating; I naturally won’t hide anything from you."

Shen Qingtan said coolly.

Just then, a series of light footsteps approached.

Gu Ningshuang, dressed in white with a silver belt unique to the Holy Academy around her waist, walked over with a smile.

"Gu Sheng, I remember you said you would come to the Holy Academy to find me."

She blinked.

"Now that you’re here, I should give you a proper welcome."

Gu Sheng laughed.

"Then I’ll leave it to you, Ningshuang."

"There’s an area in the East District of Heaven City specifically for the Holy Academy, with the best workshops and restaurants."

Gu Ningshuang proudly raised her chin.

"I’ve been busy in the Holy Academy this past year and accumulated a lot of contribution points, all to be spent on you today!"

"Then I won’t hold back."

Gu Sheng laughed heartily, turning to Shen Qingtan and Qin Yurou standing nearby.

"Would the two Senior Sisters like to join us?"

Qin Yurou smiled gently.

"Since Junior Brother Gu has invited us, we should naturally go."

Shen Qingtan pondered briefly and nodded.

"Alright, I have some things to attend to as well."

The four of them had just stepped out of the courtyard when they encountered two familiar figures.

Xu Lingsu, dressed in a light purple long dress, was accompanied by a young man bearing some resemblance to her.

"Gu Sheng?"

Xu Lingsu stopped in surprise, then noticed Shen Qingtan standing beside him and her eyes showed reverence.

"Miss Xu, long time no see."

Gu Sheng greeted her with a smile, his gaze passing over the man beside her.

"This is..."

"I am Xu Lingxu, Lingsu’s elder brother."

The young man cupped his hands, his gaze fixed on Shen Qingtan with respect.

Shen Qingtan slightly nodded.

"Shen Qingtan."

The three simple words caused Xu Lingxu’s expression to change, and he quickly bowed in salute.

"Oh, it’s Senior Sister Shen from the Inner Courtyard, how rude of me."

Gu Sheng suddenly remembered something, and his face showed embarrassment.

"Miss Xu, about the elixir pills promised to City Lord Xu before..."

Xu Lingsu hurriedly waved her hand.

"It’s no problem, my father knows that Young Master Gu is busy with affairs..."

Shen Qingtan keenly sensed Gu Sheng’s embarrassment, with a knowing look in her eyes.

She cleared her throat and spoke.

"How is Junior Sister Xu performing in the Outer Court?"

Xu Lingsu was pleasantly surprised.

"Returning to Senior Sister, she has been... she has been working hard."

"I recently need an assistant to handle some chores."

Shen Qingtan said plainly.

"Are you interested?"

Xu Lingsu’s eyes lit up, her voice trembling with excitement.

"I’m willing! Lingsu is willing!"

Gu Sheng gratefully glanced at Shen Qingtan, knowing she was helping him out.

Shen Qingtan’s lips curled slightly, as a response.

"Since that’s the case, how about we go to the workshop together?"

Gu Sheng invited naturally.

Xu Lingsu hesitated and looked at Shen Qingtan.

"Will this... disrupt Senior Sister..."

"No problem."

Shen Qingtan’s tone was calm.

"It’s just right, I can talk to you about the tasks along the way."

Xu Lingsu was overwhelmed with joy, quickly grabbing her brother and following the group.

Being chosen by an Inner Courtyard disciple for tasks is a great honor in the Outer Court, enough to elevate her status swiftly.

Just as the group was preparing to leave, a sharp voice suddenly rang out.

"Xu Lingsu! What do you mean by this?"

A young man in luxurious clothing came quickly, his face gloomy.

Behind him were a few people who looked like followers.

"Senior Brother Zhao..."

Xu Lingsu’s face changed, and she instinctively hid behind her brother.

"I’ve invited you many times, and you always decline, yet now you’re mingling with these people?"

The young man surnamed Zhao glared at Xu Lingsu, his gaze sweeping over Gu Sheng and the others, clearly startled upon seeing Shen Qingtan, but quickly regained his arrogant demeanor.

Xu Lingxu took a step forward.

"Zhao Ming, my sister is free to associate with whoever she wants."

"Free?"

Zhao Ming sneered.

"Don’t forget who helped your sister establish herself in the Outer Court! My cousin is an Inner Courtyard disciple!"

Xu Lingsu bit her lip.

"Senior Brother Zhao, there is nothing between us, please stop bothering me."

"A fine display of ingratitude!"

Zhao Ming laughed in anger.

"Today, unless someone accounts to me, no one is leaving!"

He reached out to grab Xu Lingsu’s wrist, but an invisible force shook him off, causing him to retreat several steps to steady himself.

Shen Qingtan stepped forward, her clothes fluttering without wind.

"Within the Holy Academy, private fights are forbidden. Are you intending to break the academy’s rules?"

Zhao Ming’s face was uncertain.

"This is between me and Xu Lingsu, Senior Sister..."

"She’s now my person."

Shen Qingtan interrupted him, her voice cold as ice.

"Do you have a problem?"

Zhao Ming’s expression changed.

"Senior Sister, my cousin is Zhao Tianyu from the Inner Courtyard..."

"Never heard of him."

Shen Qingtan dismissed him with disdain, sending a powerful Qi Force that blew Zhao Ming several feet away.

"If you want to cause trouble, you’re welcome any time."

Zhao Ming got up in embarrassment, his face dark.

"Fine! Very good! Xu Lingsu, you just wait!"

He then left with his followers in a hurry.

Xu Lingsu exhaled deeply, gratefully bowing to Shen Qingtan.

"Thank you, Senior Sister, for your help."

Shen Qingtan waved her hand.

"You are a friend of Gu Sheng and Gu Ningshuang, which makes you one of us."

She paused, raising her voice a bit.

"From now on, if you have any issues in the Holy Academy, you can directly mention my name."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding disciples of the Holy Academy showed expressions of shock.

Receiving public protection from a top disciple of the Inner Courtyard practically lets one walk sideways in the Outer Court.

Xu Lingsu was so moved that her eyes grew slightly red.

"Lingsu will forever remember Senior Sister’s immense kindness!"

Gu Sheng observed carefully from the side, knowing Shen Qingtan was repaying his past gesture.

He nodded to Shen Qingtan, who returned an understanding look.

"Let’s go, let’s not let these trivial matters ruin the mood."

Gu Ningshuang smiled, breaking the brief silence.