Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1643 - 834: Full of Punch (Part 2)

Xia Fuqu seemed somewhat surprised, but seeing Gu Sheng’s resolute attitude, she no longer insisted, merely smiled and said.

"Master Gu’s nobility is admirable. In that case, let’s bypass the Immortal Pool and proceed directly to the seal location."

The group walked along the edge of the Immortal Pool, heading towards the opposite shore. The water churned, and mist swirled around, obscuring their vision somewhat.

Gu Sheng walked amidst the group, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over Bai Yu and Xia Fuqu.

Bai Yu’s momentary relaxation and gratitude, as well as his subconscious tension when Xia Fuqu mentioned the quota, were clearly captured by Gu Sheng’s eyes.

A thought emerged in Gu Sheng’s mind: It seemed Bai Yu and Xia Fuqu might have an understanding.

Xia Fuqu’s quota was initially intended for Bai Zhi.

If he agreed, it would instead make Bai Yu awkward. Xia Fuqu’s suggestion was likely a test and a way to go with the flow.

After all, bringing Bai Zhi here to restore her using the Immortal Pool was one of Bai Yu’s main purposes of this trip.

Gu Sheng understood but did not reveal it.

He withdrew his gaze and continued forward.

While the Immortal Pool was attractive, he was more concerned with the sealed Situ Qingfeng and any other possible secrets within this Secret Realm.

Meanwhile, in Central Province, Wanxiang Imperial City.

Being one of the most bustling giant cities in Central Province, the streets of Wanxiang Imperial City were wide enough to accommodate ten carriages side by side.

Shops lined both sides, towering buildings with flying eaves and dougong, demonstrating grandeur.

The streets were teeming with crowds, bustling with activity. The air was thick with the mixed scents of spiritual medicine, gourmet food, and spices, along with a unique vigorous atmosphere belonging to a big city.

Shen Qingtan, Gu Ningshuang, and Qin Yurou walked along the bustling street.

They maintained their plain appearance after disguise, wearing ordinary coarse clothes, mingling unnoticed among the crowd.

Shadow followed quietly like a real shadow, trailing a few meters behind them, his presence almost negligible.

"Wow! This is Central Province! It’s indeed much more vibrant than our East Desolation!"

Qin Yurou widened her eyes in curiosity, observing everything around her with a low voice of amazement.

"Look at that tower, it’s so tall! And those people’s clothes, the fabric is so beautiful! And those carriages pulled by spirit beasts..."

Before she could finish, a voice full of obvious mockery and disdain came from beside.

"Heh, where did this bumpkin come from? Acting like you’ve never seen the world, truly dirtying my eyes!"

They saw a few well-dressed, arrogant young men standing at the entrance of a lavishly decorated tavern.

The leader, dressed in satin finery, holding a jade bone folding fan, had decent looks but a face full of frivolity and arrogance.

He used the fan to cover his mouth and nose, looking at the three of them with an expression of disdain, as if they were something dirty.

Qin Yurou was taken aback by the sudden mockery, then blushed with anger, glaring at the brocade-clad young man.

"Who are you calling a bumpkin?!"

"I’m talking about you!"

The brocade-clad young man sneered, pointing his folding fan at Qin Yurou, then sweeping over Shen Qingtan and Gu Ningshuang.

"And you all! Three country bumpkins, dressed in rags, shouting on the Emperor City’s streets, utterly embarrassing!"

The followers beside him laughed along, echoing his sentiments.

"Exactly! Don’t you know where you are?"

"Hurry back to your impoverished countryside!"

"Stop tarnishing my master’s sight!"

Qin Yurou trembled with rage, about to argue back, but was gently held by Shen Qingtan.

Shen Qingtan’s eyes remained calm, subtly shaking her head to suggest not acting impulsively.

The brocade-clad young man noticed Shen Qingtan’s composed bearing; despite her ordinary appearance after disguise, her eyes were calm as water, exuding an unusual grace.

His eyes gleamed with a lecherous light, folding his fan with a fake smile, stepping forward.

"Tsk-tsk, this young master indeed misjudged. Although dressed plainly, this lady’s presence is... extraordinary indeed!"

His gaze swept between Shen Qingtan and Gu Ningshuang, filled with undisguised possessiveness.

"A meeting is fate. This young master sees you’re new here, probably without a place to stay. How about this: I have a few villas in the city with tranquil surroundings, perfect for young ladies to rest.

Just nod, and follow this young master; I promise you’ll enjoy the finest in Wanxiang Imperial City without ever needing to wear these rags again!"

His offer came with an all-too-clear implication, wanting to possess all three women.

Shen Qingtan’s gaze instantly chilled! An invisible coldness emanated from her.

Gu Ningshuang also furrowed her brows tightly, her eyes filled with disgust.

"Presumptuous!"

Shen Qingtan’s voice was cold, like an icy spring.

"If you dare spew nonsense again, don’t blame me for being rude!"

"Oh ho? Quite a temper, huh?"

The young man in a brocade robe was not furious; instead, he became even more interested, with an increasingly frivolous grin on his face.

"I like temperamental ones! Exciting! Men, come here!"

As soon as he spoke, two middle-aged guards with steady breaths and sharp gazes stepped out from behind him.

Their temples were highly raised, their True Yuan restrained, both possessing Peak Sect Realm cultivation!

Positioned left and right, they subtly blocked Shen Qingtan and the other two’s escape route, their oppressive aura looming large.

"’Invite’ these three ladies back to the estate for me!"

The young man in a brocade robe smugly waved his folding fan.

The two guards stepped forward simultaneously, their powerful aura pressing against the trio!

The pressure of Peak Sect Realm, something the three of them currently could not withstand!

Shen Qingtan’s eyes sharpened, her True Yuan instantly surged within!

Gu Ningshuang and Qin Yurou also prepared for a fight to the death!

Just at this critical moment—

A black shadow appeared without warning in front of the young man in a brocade robe!

Fast! Fast to the extreme!

The two Peak Sect Realm guards didn’t even have time to react!

Boom!

A loud thud resounded!

The frivolous smile on the young man’s face instantly froze, replaced by extreme terror and agony!

His whole being was hit as if by a rapidly moving mountain, uncontrollably soaring through the air!

In mid-air, a mouthful of blood spewed forth, tracing a glaring line in the air!

His body slammed heavily onto the post of a lavish tavern several yards away!

The hard jade pillars cracked with numerous fissures!

The young man in a brocade robe slid to the ground, countless bones broken, blood continuously flowing from his mouth, his eyes vacant, leaving only painful groans.

The entire street fell into instant silence!

Everyone was stunned by the unexpected turn of events!

The two Peak Sect Realm guards were even more aghast, sharply turning to the suddenly appearing shadow—a figure shrouded in a black robe, with a profound and unfathomable aura!

Shadow slowly withdrew the fist he had just struck, his icy gaze sweeping across the two guards, as if viewing two ants.

He didn’t speak, but his silent killing intent made the two Peak Sect Realm experts’ scalps tingle, their whole bodies chilled!

"Mas... Master!"

Only then did the two guards react, crying out as they rushed toward the fallen young master, clumsily pulling out Elixir Pills trying to save him.

Shadow didn’t spare them another glance, his figure flickering and disappearing once more, as if he had never appeared.

Only deathly silence remained on the street, alongside the young man’s painful moans and the guards’ frantic cries.

Shen Qingtan, Gu Ningshuang, and Qin Yurou watched the scene before them, shaken to their cores.

They knew Shadow was strong, but didn’t expect him to be so strong! The Peak Sect Realm guards seemed like paper in his presence!

"Let’s go."

Shen Qingtan was the first to recover, murmuring softly, pulling the still-bewildered Qin Yurou and Gu Ningshuang as they quickly merged into the crowd, disappearing at the street’s end.

Shadow’s aura silently followed once more.

The street fell into dead silence.

The young man in a brocade robe lay paralyzed beneath the shattered post, blood continuously pouring from his mouth, uttering painful moans.

His two Peak Sect Realm guards, faces pale, clumsily stuffed Elixir Pills into his mouth, their gaze filled with fear, staring fixedly at the shadowy figure once more hidden in the shadows—Shadow.