Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1738 - 882: But She Didn’t Expose It

However, before she could recover from the bustling scenery, an untimely voice broke her train of thought.

A young man dressed in a dark short-sleeved outfit, with a cultivation level around the Seventh Level of Sect Realm and a prideful demeanor, walked straight toward Gu Sheng, who had just stepped out of the Transmission Array, blocking his path.

The young man looked Gu Sheng up and down, and a provocative curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, as he spoke stiffly.

"You’re Gu Sheng? Senior Brother Xiao asked me to give you a message—if you still want your pathetic father to live, roll over to Phoenix Town, three hundred miles outside the city, tomorrow at noon to die! If you miss it, prepare to collect your father’s body!"

With an air of arrogance and the relief of completing his task, the young man in dark short sleeves stepped into the still-open Transmission Array beside him, and with a flash, disappeared from the Underground City’s Teleportation Array, clearly transmitted elsewhere.

Until the figure of that young man completely vanished, Qidiao Yaoyao, who had been restraining herself, suddenly turned her head. A hint of fierceness flashed in her golden eyes, and she urgently spoke to Gu Sheng.

"Master! That guy is so brazen, he even dared to use your father as a threat! Why didn’t you let me take action and detain him just now? At least we could have forced more information out of him!"

Gu Sheng slightly frowned, withdrew his gaze from the Transmission Array, letting it fall on Qidiao Yaoyao, his tone carrying a touch of unchallengeable sternness.

"I have my own plans. Next time, unless I permit, do not act without orders, and do not easily reveal your Gu Technique in front of outsiders, understood?"

Under the calm yet commanding gaze of Gu Sheng, Qidiao Yaoyao felt a chill in her heart. Although still somewhat unwilling, she pouted and lowered her head, replying sullenly.

"... Oh, understood."

"Let’s go, back to Linyin Pavilion first."

Gu Sheng said no more, turning toward the direction of Linyin Pavilion in the Underground City. Qidiao Yaoyao quickly followed, occasionally glaring back at the Transmission Array, clearly dissatisfied with letting that messenger go.

...

Meanwhile, in Great Wilderness City, Huang City area.

The same young man who had just been transmitted from the Underground City, with a hint of pride from completing his task, was about to step out of Huang City’s Teleportation Array.

However, as soon as he lifted his foot, his expression changed drastically!

"Pfft—!"

Without any warning, he suddenly opened his mouth and spewed a large mouthful of pitch-black, foul-smelling blood! His vision went black instantly, feeling dizzy and disoriented, as if all his bones were extracted, he limply collapsed on the ground, losing all consciousness.

More horrifying, after he fell, his body began to rapidly decay and dissolve at a speed visible to the naked eye!

The skin and muscle sizzled as if splashed with strong acid, emitting dense black smoke, and quickly turned into foul-smelling thick fluid! Then followed the internal organs, bones... In the span of merely three breaths, there was nothing left but an expanding pool of filthy black fluid, not even a shard of bone remained!

"Ah! Dead... Someone’s dead!!"

"What’s happening?! He was fine just now!"

"Quick! Inform the Law Enforcement Hall!"

The guards around the Transmission Array and Martial Artists waiting to be transmitted were scared stiff by this sudden, eerie scene, cries and screams filled the air, the site descending into chaos!

...

Underground City, Linyin Pavilion.

As soon as Gu Sheng, along with Qidiao Yaoyao, stepped into the familiar entrance, a cool gaze like snow, carrying a hint of concern, landed on him.

By the stairs leading to the underground layer, Tantai Xueling was quietly standing there.

She was still in her simple white dress, slim and elegant, with an ethereal aura beyond the mundane, like an Immortal untouched by worldly dust. Seeing Gu Sheng return safely, a barely noticeable relaxation flashed in her clear, cold pond-like eyes.

"Back?"

Her voice was as calm as ever, yet lacked the usual aloofness.

Gu Sheng was not taken aback by her presence, nodding with a softened tone.

"Yes, just returned. Lady Xueli still has such well-informed news."

He paused, adding.

"The journey to Southern Border was fairly fruitful. Also picked up a cheap disciple."

He turned sideways, presenting Qidiao Yaoyao from behind him, and introduced her to Tantai Xueling.

"From now on, she will join your sister, and I’ll be teaching her."

Tantai Xueling’s eyes, seemingly able to penetrate one’s heart, with a hint of curiosity, fell on Qidiao Yaoyao.

As her gaze swept over Qidiao Yaoyao’s face and body concealed by Illusion Technique, her delicate brows barely moved, as if she sensed some kind of hidden special bloodline aura, but she did not reveal it, merely nodding lightly as a greeting.

"Let’s go, we’ll talk below."

Gu Sheng gestured toward the direction of the underground layer.

Tantai Xueling silently turned, leading the way in front.

As they ascended the spiral staircase leading down, Gu Sheng proactively spoke to Tantai Xueling beside him.

"During the journey to Southern Border, I tried a whole new training method, somewhat like... breaking before rebuilding.

Now I need to start again from the Yellow Martial Realm, progressing step-by-step."

Upon hearing these words, Tantai Xueling’s footsteps slightly paused, she glanced at him, surprise flickering in her eyes, but quickly regained calm, whispering.

"It doesn’t matter, the path of cultivation is not fixed. You have your reasons."

Her tone carried unreserved trust.

Gu Sheng felt the trust in her words, warming his heart slightly.