Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1625 - 825: Top Priority (Part 2)

"Guarding something..."

Gu Sheng’s gaze was deep, as if piercing through the Void.

"Could it be... related to the Ancient Forbidden Technique? To the place where Venerable Ming River is suppressed?"

Bai Yu’s expression changed slightly, eyes filled with shock, and then she fell silent.

Her silence was undoubtedly a tacit acknowledgment.

Gu Sheng understood.

With a flick of his wrist, a mysterious seed emitting a faint spiritual light and shaped like a star appeared in his palm, it was the Beichen Flower Seed!

As soon as it emerged, an ancient and mysterious aura quietly spread.

The eyes of Bai Yu and Xia Fuqu were instantly drawn to it! Bai Yu’s eyes exploded with disbelief.

"This is...?!"

"It seems Elder Bai recognizes this item."

Gu Sheng put away the seed, speaking in a calm tone.

"The thing that Spirit Emperor predecessors guard, I have roughly guessed a bit. Rest assured, I have no covetous intent for that thing. However... if something should happen to it, I fear the entire East Desolation will find no peace."

Bai Yu looked at Gu Sheng, her gaze extremely complex.

She didn’t expect that Gu Sheng, not only possessing astonishing strength and a meticulous mind, would even know a bit about such core secrets!

Just how many secrets does he harbor?

At this moment, Xia Fuqu, who had been observing, suddenly let out a light laugh and broke the heavy atmosphere.

"Junior Brother Gu, now that our cooperation is settled, Fuqu here has a small matter that might interest you."

Gu Sheng looked at her.

Xia Fuqu’s gaze was playful and enigmatic.

"It’s about... your newly accepted little disciple, Gu Yuanyuan."

Gu Sheng’s eyes suddenly sharpened!

Inside Luomei Small Residence, the atmosphere was subtle.

Xia Fuqu threw out the proposal to join forces to slay Xiao Beixuan, Gu Sheng agreed, and devised the plan of the Life and Death Arena.

Elder Bai Yu remained silent due to the secret of the Spirit Emperor.

In this brief silence, Xia Fuqu changed the subject, her gaze falling on Gu Sheng, carrying subtle meanings.

"Junior Brother Gu, now that our cooperation is settled, Fuqu here has a small matter that might interest you."

Her voice was ethereal, like a pebble cast into a still lake.

Gu Sheng’s eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at her.

"What matter?"

"It’s about... your friend, Situ Qingfeng."

Xia Fuqu slightly parted her red lips and uttered the name.

Gu Sheng’s pupils suddenly contracted! Situ Qingfeng!

How did he fall into Xia Fuqu’s sights?! A wave of coldness instantly surged from his heart!

"What have you done to him?"

Gu Sheng’s voice lowered, tinged with undisguised killing intent.

Xia Fuqu seemed pleased with Gu Sheng’s reaction and chuckled lightly.

"Why the anger, Junior Brother Gu? I haven’t done anything to him. It’s just... by chance, I learned that he is currently trapped in a secret realm controlled by the Wuya Sect.

Deep within that secret realm, lies an exceedingly strong Ancient Forbidden Technique, trapping him within, unable to advance or retreat."

She paused, observing Gu Sheng’s expression, before continuing.

"That restriction is quite tricky; forcing it open might endanger his life. However... I happen to know a relatively safe path, as well as the weak points of that restriction.

If I personally lead a team there, there’s a seventy percent chance he can be safely brought out."

"Terms."

Gu Sheng’s voice was icy, without any superfluous words. Xia Fuqu would never offer help without expecting something in return.

"Junior Brother Gu is indeed straightforward."

Xia Fuqu smiled radiantly, like ice melting into spring.

"The terms are simple. I need your help to refine an elixir. A sixth-grade elixir — the Nine-Colored Pox-Breaking Pill. I’ve prepared the main ingredients, only lacking an Alchemy Master to refine it."

"Nine-Colored Pox-Breaking Pill?"

Gu Sheng’s gaze flickered.

This elixir is a top-tier remedy specifically to counter various toxic miasmas in the deep mountains of the Southern Border, exceedingly rare.

Does Xia Fuqu want this elixir...

"Are you going to the Southern Border?"

"Exactly."

Xia Fuqu frankly admitted.

"Deep in the Southern Border, there’s something I need. This elixir is essential for my journey. Junior Brother Gu’s mastery in alchemy is exceptional, and refining this elixir shouldn’t be difficult for you. Refining it represents my sincerity in aiding the rescue. How about it?"

She presented the rescue as "sincerity" rather than a direct transaction, indicating a desire to further solidify this fragile alliance.

Thoughts raced in Gu Sheng’s mind.

Though the news of Situ Qingfeng’s capture was hard to verify, the fact that Xia Fuqu dared use it as a bargaining chip meant she must have some leverage.

The Nine-Colored Pox-Breaking Pill, though a sixth-grade elixir and extremely difficult to refine, was indeed within his capability.

Xia Fuqu going to the Southern Border... The Southern Border is adjacent to the Divine Sect’s core region... Her objective is certainly not simple!

"The Elixir Recipe, the main medicine."

Gu Sheng kept it concise.

Xia Fuqu’s eyes glimmered with joy as she flipped her wrist, revealing a Jade Scroll and a Jade Box in her palm.

She tossed the Jade Scroll and Jade Box to Gu Sheng.

"The Elixir Recipe is here. The main ingredient, the Nine-Colored Miasma Heart Lotus, is also included. As for the auxiliary ingredients, I’m sure Linyin Pavilion has them."

Gu Sheng accepted the Jade Scroll, his Divine Sense sweeping over it to confirm the accuracy of the recipe.

Opening the Jade Box, a scent blending peculiar fragrance with a slight fishy smell wafted out, revealing a mystical Spirit Plant resembling a lotus, with nine mesmerizing colors flowing over its surface. It was indeed the core main ingredient for refining the Nine-Colored Pox-breaking Pill—the Nine-Colored Miasma Heart Lotus!

This item only grows in the most perilous places in the Southern Border, extremely rare and priceless!

"Alright."

Gu Sheng put away the Jade Scroll and Jade Box.

"When will the rescue take place?"

"The sooner the rescue, the better."

Xia Fuqu stated.

"Tomorrow morning, I will lead a team to that secret realm. However..."

Her tone shifted, her eyes carrying a sly glint.

"Besides the main and auxiliary ingredients, the refining of this elixir also requires Junior Brother Gu to use his own True Yuan as a guide, infused with the ’Evil-breaking’ intent.

Is this an additional condition?"

Gu Sheng looked at her.

"If there’s anything else, say it all now."

Xia Fuqu smiled gently, like a blooming lotus.

"Rest assured, Junior Brother Gu, Fuqu is not a greedy person. Refining this elixir will be your compensation for rescuing my trapped friend (referring to Situ Qingfeng). As for this additional ’guide’... once I’m safely back from the Southern Border, I’ll discuss another transaction with you. How about that?"

She’s laying the groundwork for potential future cooperation.

"Alright."

Gu Sheng agreed.

"After the pill is completed, how should it be delivered?"

"Complete the pill within three days."

Xia Fuqu explained.

"Tomorrow, after I rescue Situ Qingfeng, I’ll place him somewhere safe. Once you’ve completed the pill, I’ll send someone to retrieve it and inform you of Situ Qingfeng’s whereabouts."

"What time and where tomorrow?"

Gu Sheng pressed on.

"Tomorrow during Chen Time, in front of Linlang Pavilion."

Xia Fuqu replied.

"I’ll wait for you there. We’ll head to the secret realm together."

"Alright."

Gu Sheng nodded, offering no further words.

He turned to Elder Bai Yu, giving a slight nod, then turned away, striding out of Luomei Small Residence. The Shadow silently followed.

Watching Gu Sheng’s departing silhouette, Xia Fuqu’s smile slowly faded, replaced by a complex and indecipherable look in her eyes.

Elder Bai Yu, meanwhile, looked solemn as she gazed at Xia Fuqu, hesitant to speak.

Leaving Luomei Small Residence, Gu Sheng did not immediately return to Linlang Pavilion.

Walking along the tranquil paths of the Holy Domain, he appeared casual, yet his Divine Sense spread like an invisible web, silently covering a hundred-zhang radius around him.

Sure enough, it wasn’t long before he detected an extremely faint yet malicious aura trailing from afar.

The adversary’s Concealing Technique was skillful, their aura elusive, clearly a veteran at tracking. Moreover, there was more than one!

"Xiao Beixuan’s men? Or...another faction?"

Gu Sheng inwardly chuckled coldly.

He continued walking, seemingly unaware, heading in the direction of the Transmission Array.

The stalkers in the shadows appeared extremely wary of the Shadow behind Gu Sheng, maintaining a considerable distance, not daring to get too close.

The Shadow’s dormant King Realm aura was an invisible threat, deterring rash actions.

Gu Sheng calculated Xia Fuqu’s proposal inwardly.

Rescuing Situ Qingfeng was the priority, and refining the Nine-Colored Pox-Breaking Pill was already on his agenda.