Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1779 - 902: Venerable Might! The Arrogant Young Master Kneels in Fear_2

’You only know that I’ve recovered, but you don’t know what I’ve sacrificed... However, it seems the price was worth it?’ She thought of the secret only she knew, about Gu Sheng’s astounding identity as the "Beichen Pill Emperor", and couldn’t help but curl her lips into a self-knowing smirk of satisfaction.

She waved her hand, interrupting the compliments of the female steward.

"Enough, spare us the formalities. Arrange the best room on the top floor for us; we need to rest."

The female steward quickly agreed.

"Yes, Miss!"

Her gaze involuntarily shifted to Gu Sheng, carrying a hint of inquiry since the top floor is typically reserved for the family’s core members or the most honored guests.

Tantai Xuefei naturally chimed in.

"They are my most important friends, they will rest together."

"Understood!"

The steward didn’t ask further and personally led the way, guiding them to the top floor of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall.

The environment on the top floor was indeed tranquil and elegant, teeming with Spiritual Energy, tastefully luxurious, and one could overlook the bustling scenes of half of Wanxiang City through gigantic glass windows.

As everyone settled down, Fan Qingcheng stood up and nodded slightly to Gu Sheng, her ethereal voice resonating.

"Young Master Gu, the escort mission to safely deliver you to Central Province has been completed. Qingcheng has some personal matters to address in Central Province, so I will not accompany you further. Farewell."

While speaking, she flipped her hand to take out a piece of warm white jade talisman and handed it to Gu Sheng.

"This is a specially crafted Communication Jade Talisman, Young Master. During your time in Central Province, if you encounter dangers difficult to handle, you can crush this talisman.

No matter the distance, I will be able to sense it and come swiftly."

Gu Sheng received the talisman, feeling the pure soul imprint within, recognizing its value and solemnly accepted it, offering his thanks.

"Thank you, Miss Fan, for your protection all the way, I will remember this forever."

Fan Qingcheng smiled faintly, said no more, then her figure swayed, transforming into a stream of pale silver light and vanished from the room.

Tantai Xuefei watched Fan Qingcheng leave, her lips moved as though wanting to speak but swallowed her words eventually, her gaze somewhat complex.

Gu Sheng paused for a moment, looked towards Tantai Xuefei, and spoke.

"Xuefei, there’s something I’d like to ask your help with."

Tantai Xuefei’s eyes brightened, and she promptly patted her burgeoning bosom and said.

"What is it? Just say it! No need to be polite with me!"

"Earlier in East Desolation, Xueli dispatched some people to reach Central Province ahead."

Gu Sheng stated.

"I wish you could use your connections to find out where these people are now and what their situation is."

Upon hearing this, Tantai Xuefei instantly understood Gu Sheng’s reference, likely concerning those related to his father Gu Lie — the Gu family members or former allies.

She nodded without hesitation.

"No problem, leave it to me!"

She promptly snapped her fingers crisply.

The white-clothed female steward who seemed to have been waiting outside, entered promptly, and asked respectfully.

"Yes, Miss, what are your orders?"

Tantai Xuefei repeated Gu Sheng’s request, stressing.

"This is of the highest priority, use all our intelligence networks in Central Province to quickly ascertain the details."

The steward listened attentively, flashed a moment of contemplation in her eyes, and then replied.

"Miss, Young Master Gu, I have some impression of the group you mentioned.

They arrived about half a month ago, bearing the second young miss’s token, and were suitably settled in ’Tianyuan Emperor City’ by our people. Tianyuan Emperor City is not far from where we are in Wanxiang Imperial City, roughly a five-day journey by a large flying boat.

I shall go and retrieve detailed intelligence, including their current address, personnel status, and the recent distribution of power in Tianyuan Emperor City."

"Tianyuan Emperor City?"

Gu Sheng noted the name.

"Thank you."

"You are welcome, Young Master, it is part of my duty."

The steward bowed respectfully, swiftly turned, and left, displaying high efficiency in her work.

After the steward left, Tantai Xuefei personally retrieved a set of exquisite tea ware, using a small jade cauldron to brew water sourced from the Spirit Vein, then carefully took out a jade pot to extract a few verdant tealeaves subtly glimmering with spiritual light.

"This is ’Earth-Encompassing Spirit Tea’, harvested from ancient tea trees beside an exceptionally rare Spiritual Eye Spring in Central Province, plucked only once every century, with notable effects on nourishing the meridians and refining True Qi."

She skillfully brewed while introducing, handing the first cup of steaming tea to Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng accepted, took a small sip, and immediately felt a gentle, pure warmth slide down his throat, swiftly spreading to his limbs and bones, his internal True Qi seemed to become a bit more active, and the meridians sent a sense of comfort.

He nodded, praising it.

"Indeed, it’s fine tea, highly effective in nourishing True Qi and meridians."

Tantai Xuefei laughed.

"This tea is also beneficial for Yaoyao and Yuanyuan to lay a foundation at this stage."

Saying so, she poured a cup for Gu Yuanyuan and Qidiao Yaoyao. The two ladies quickly thanked her and started tasting it, showing expressions of pleasant surprise.

However, this moment of tranquility did not persist long.

Not long after departing, the white-clothed steward returned with a hint of difficulty on her face, reporting.

"Miss, Young Master Lu from Myriad Phenomena Holy Land is requesting to see you outside."

Tantai Xuefei’s previously smiling face instantly turned cold, without hesitation she replied in a chilling tone.

"Not seeing him! Tell him our engagement is long dissolved, no connections remain! Send him back to where he came from!"

Her words contained unreserved disdain.

The steward seemed to expect this reaction, ready to carry out the order.

The atmosphere was suddenly disrupted by a commotion of footsteps and conflict outside the room.

"Stand aside! I want to see Xuefei, how dare you block me?!"

"Young Master Lu, please restrain yourself; the Miss..."

"Get out of my way!"

"Bang!"

The sturdy door of the room was forcibly pushed open from outside!

A young man dressed in a luxurious blue robe, whose face was still somewhat handsome but had an irremovable air of arrogance and harshness, stormed in accompanied by several fierce-looking guards!

The blue-robed youth’s gaze locked onto Tantai Xuefei inside the room immediately, but when he saw Gu Sheng sitting beside her, drinking tea at ease, his face turned instantly gloomy, especially noticing Tantai Xuefei’s close proximity to Gu Sheng with apparent familiarity.

He pointed at Gu Sheng, his tone filled with interrogation and rage as he shouted at Tantai Xuefei.

"Tantai Xuefei! Who is this?! Are you refusing to see me because of this pretty boy?!"

Tantai Xuefei stood up sharply, her face frosted, her eyes as cold as knives.

"Young Master Lu! Mind your words! The engagement between us has long been void. Whom I associate with is none of your concern! Now, immediately, get out!"

Lu Chensong, being publicly rebuked by Tantai Xuefei, especially in front of the "rival" he perceived, instantly felt disgrace, exploding in fury.

He pointed at Gu Sheng again, examining him from head to toe, sensing the less than exceptionally strong True Qi fluctuation emanating from him, showing blatant contempt and scorn.

"I wondered what kind of impressive person it was, turns out merely a Sect Realm ant! Tantai Xuefei, even if you seek a paramour, you should pick a proper one! Such a bumpkin from some backwater is worthy of entering the Tantai family’s elegant hall? How very debased!"

The word "paramour" instantly chilled Tantai Xuefei’s gaze completely, her initially restrained aura became dangerous again, the room’s temperature seemed to drop sharply.

She stepped forward to shield Gu Sheng, her voice cuttingly cold, articulating each word distinctly.

"Lu Yongshen! Listen clearly! This Young Master Gu is my most esteemed guest! If you dare to spout vile words again, tarnishing my friends, don’t blame me for disregarding family ties and throwing you out!"

"Now, get out!"

Lu Chensong, being so mercilessly scolded by Tantai Xuefei, further aggravated by Gu Sheng’s complete disregard, felt fury surging, his once fairly handsome face twisted, he stared venomously at Gu Sheng, continuing his indiscriminate taunting.

"What? Only hiding behind a woman? You look the part of a kept man! Tantai Xuefei, your discernment is really deteriorating, even finding this type appealing?"