Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1544 - 795: Priceless Beyond Measure

"I know of an inn where the spiritual food is unrivaled."

The group set off again, Xu Lingxu whispered to his sister.

"Since when did you get to know such people?"

Xu Lingsu glanced at Gu Sheng at the front, speaking softly.

"It’s all because of Young Master Gu..."

Shen Qingtan, leading at the front, suddenly turned around, her gaze sweeping between Gu Sheng and Xu Lingsu, her lips curling into a meaningful smile.

Gu Sheng felt unsettled under her look.

"Senior Sister Shen, what’s wrong?"

"Oh, nothing."

Shen Qingtan withdrew her gaze.

"I was just thinking, Junior Brother Gu’s social connections... are surprisingly good."

Gu Sheng laughed awkwardly, unsure how to respond.

Qin Yurou covered her mouth, laughing lightly, while Gu Ningshuang curiously observed the subtle tension among the group.

On Xu Lingsu’s first day at the Great Wilderness Holy Academy, she was overwhelmed by the spiritual energy that engulfed her.

She clutched the recommendation letter from Tianlang City, her knuckles white.

"A gentleman at the peak of the Earth Martial Realm is not too bad."

The deacon in charge of reception glanced at the letter, his tone indifferent.

"Follow me."

They passed through several courtyards where the spiritual energy gradually thinned.

Finally, they stopped in front of a small, grey courtyard.

The walls were covered with moss, and a crooked wooden plaque hung above the entrance...

"Earth Character丙 Courtyard".

"Mr. Zhou, a new disciple has arrived."

A cold snort came from within the courtyard, and an elderly man with grizzled hair stepped out.

He squinted at Xu Lingsu, his gaze sharp as a knife.

"From Tianlang City? What good prospects could come from that broken place?"

Xu Lingsu bit her lower lip and bowed deeply.

"Disciple Xu Lingsu greets you, sir."

"Hmph, come in then."

Mr. Zhou turned with a flick of his sleeve.

"Let’s be clear, I don’t keep idlers here. Thirty contribution points a month, find a way yourself."

Meanwhile, on the eastern side of the Holy Academy at Cloud Peak, Gu Ningshuang was kneeling in the courtyard paved with white jade.

Before her, the Heavenly Martial Realm expert Shen Qingtan, dressed in blue, lightly tapped a teacup, causing golden ripples on the water’s surface.

"Your brother has done me a favor."

Shen Qingtan’s voice was cold and clear.

"From today, you are my registered disciple. You will receive two hundred contribution points a month, and you’re free to access the first three floors of the Book Collection Pavilion."

Gu Ningshuang looked up in surprise.

"Thank you, Master!"

"No need to call me Master."

Shen Qingtan shook her head slightly.

"It’s merely a transaction. By the way, pick up some ’Mystic Ice Condensation Dew’ from the warehouse tomorrow, it will benefit your Cold Attribute Technique."

The differences between the two courtyards were worlds apart.

Three months later, Xu Lingsu returned to the Earth Character丙 Courtyard, exhausted.

She had just completed a task collecting herbs, earning five contribution points.

Dirt lingered under her fingernails, and the palms of her hands bore several cuts from the herbs.

"Failed to meet the target again?"

Mr. Zhou sat on a stone bench, a battered cultivation technique book spread before him.

"The month is already twenty days old, and you’ve only accumulated eighteen points."

Xu Lingsu lowered her head.

"Disciple will take on two more tasks tomorrow..."

"Tomorrow? The herb fields will be closed tomorrow!"

Mr. Zhou snapped the book shut.

"I think you’re just lazy! Those from Tianlang City are indeed worthless!"

Just as Xu Lingsu’s eyes began to well up, the courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open.

Shen Qingtan, clad in blue, gracefully entered, emitting a suffocating pressure.

Mr. Zhou’s expression changed instantly, and he hurriedly stood up.

"Elder Shen? What brings you..."

Shen Qingtan didn’t even glance at him and walked straight up to Xu Lingsu.

"Are you Xu Lingsu?"

Xu Lingsu nodded in bewilderment.

"From today, you will be my agent."

Shen Qingtan tossed out a jade token.

"Five hundred contribution points a month, and you’ll help me handle some errands."

Mr. Zhou’s jaw nearly dropped to the ground.

"F-Five hundred points?"

Xu Lingsu was similarly shocked, stammering.

"W-Why choose me?"

Shen Qingtan finally gave Mr. Zhou a glance, speaking meaningfully.

"Someone asked me to take care of you."

With that, she turned and left, leaving the courtyard in silence.

That evening, Gu Sheng met Shen Qingtan at the pavilion behind the Holy Academy.

"Thank you."

Gu Sheng handed over a jug of spiritual wine.

Shen Qingtan accepted the jug, chuckling softly.

"To repay your previous favor, I’ve gone to great lengths. That girl’s talent is average; is she really worth your attention?"

Gu Sheng looked toward the distant lights.

"Back then in Tianlang City, she helped me."

"Ha, you’re quite nostalgic."

Shen Qingtan took a swig of the wine.

"Though that Old Zhou was probably scared stiff, his legs were shaking when I went in."

Gu Sheng smiled, saying no more.

Three days later, at the entrance of the Heaven-level Market deep within the Holy Academy, Gu Sheng and his group caused quite a stir.

Shen Qingtan led the way, followed by Gu Ningshuang, Xu Lingsu, and Qin Yurou, who had come specifically.

"Is this the Heaven-level Market?"

Xu Lingsu curiously looked around.

The shops lining the street were magnificent, the warriors passing by were at least at the Earth Martial Realm, and many bore jade tokens symbolizing the Heavenly Martial Realm on their waists.

Gu Ningshuang excitedly pointed ahead.

"That’s the ’Drunken Immortal Inn’! Last time, Master brought me here; their ’Red Flame Rhinoceros Beef’ enhances Qi-Blood!"

In front of the inn, a mid-stage Heavenly Martial Realm shopkeeper personally came out to greet them.

"Elder Shen’s esteemed arrival, please have a seat!"

In the private room, as soon as everyone sat down, a waiter brought over dish after dish of food emanating spiritual light.

The fiery red rhinoceros beef, crystalline cold pool fish sashimi, and spirit mushroom soup with a herbal fragrance...

"Try this."

Gu Sheng placed a piece of rhinoceros beef into Xu Lingsu’s bowl.

"It will aid your current realm."

Overwhelmed, Xu Lingsu took a small bite.

Instantly, a surge of heat rushed from her throat to her Dantian, prompting her to quickly circulate her energy to digest it, sweat beading on her forehead.