Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 689: Chapter 368: Tingting’s Origins_2

”Oh? You can help us gather information?” The leader’s eyes flashed with a tinge of doubt. ”What is your name? Why are you here?”

”My name is Gu Sheng,” Gu Sheng replied calmly, neither servile nor overbearing. ”I’m just a traveler passing through, and I happened to meet you here, my lords.”

”Alright,” the leader nodded. ”If you can help us locate the whereabouts of the Jiang family, we will reward you heavily!”

Gu Sheng secretly calculated how to deal with these uninvited guests while contemplating ways to protect the safety of the Jiang family and Tingting. He knew these knights hailed from the Smoke and Mist Cave Heaven, their skills unfathomable. He had to tread carefully.

An undercurrent of turbulence was unfolding in Breeze Town, and Gu Sheng was the key figure in this confrontation. He had to come up with a strategy quickly to diffuse the crisis.

With the arrival of these knights, the atmosphere in Breeze Town immediately became tense. The residents whispered among themselves, speculating about the knights’ intentions. Meanwhile, Gu Sheng remained calm and vigilant, knowing this crisis was far from over.

At this moment, Gu Sheng was like a sharp-eyed leopard, ready to respond to any sudden situation.

The blazing sun hung high, golden rays spilling over Breeze Town, bathing the small town in a shimmering glow. On this serene and ordinary day, a group of knights riding exotic beasts suddenly burst into the town, shattering its tranquility.

From afar, Gu Sheng observed the imposing group of knights. They rode on all sorts of peculiar beasts—some massive as small mountains, others lithe and fierce, with flaming hooves. Their arrival seemed to bring an extraordinary aura to the town.

Gu Sheng’s heart sank; he feared these knights would pose a threat to Old Jiang and little Tingting. Hurriedly, he returned to the small eatery to inform them of the situation.

”Old Jiang, Tingting, you must hide quickly!” Gu Sheng said urgently.

Old Jiang set down his work, puzzled. ”Gu boy, what’s the matter? Why are you so panicked?”

Gu Sheng took a deep breath and quickly recounted what he’d seen. Upon hearing this, Old Jiang’s deeply wrinkled face showed surprise. ”Knights riding exotic beasts? Could it be...”

Before he could finish, the sound of hooves suddenly echoed from outside. Moments later, the door of the small eatery was slammed open, and a group of knights entered.

The leading knight wore white robes, was young and handsome, his aura noble and extraordinary. His gaze swept across the room and finally settled on Old Jiang.

”Excuse me, might you be Old Jiang?” the white-robed knight asked politely.

Old Jiang nodded, somewhat nervously. ”I am Old Jiang. And you are...?”

”We are descendants of the ancient Jiang family,” the white-robed knight said with a slight smile. ”We are here to find people connected to the Jiang family. May I ask if your father was Jiang Zhe?”

Old Jiang froze at the question, then nodded slowly. ”Yes, my father was indeed Jiang Zhe.”

A flicker of excitement appeared in the white-robed knight’s eyes. After taking a deep breath, he said, ”Sir, to be blunt, we are your kin. We are here to invite you and your granddaughter Tingting to return to the Jiang family.”

Old Jiang was stunned by this unexpected news. He glanced at Tingting beside him, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

”This... I need some time to consider,” Old Jiang said slowly.

The white-robed knight nodded understandingly. ”Of course. Take your time. Meanwhile, we have another matter to attend to.”

He turned to the knights behind him and said, ”Go investigate the Smoke and Mist Cave Heaven and the Li family to determine whether Tingting’s parents’ deaths are related to them. If they are...”

A cold gleam flashed in his eyes, but he did not finish the sentence. Everyone present understood his implication.

Old Jiang and Tingting exchanged glances, their hearts filled with an inexplicable emotion. They knew their lives were about to change drastically due to their connection to the ancient Jiang family.

”Are you truly from the Jiang family?” Old Jiang couldn’t help but confirm again.

”Without a doubt,” the white-robed knight said solemnly. ”Rest assured, sir. We will do everything in our power to protect you and Tingting’s safety.”

Gu Sheng stood silently to the side, observing everything. He understood that this sudden turn of events would bring a completely new Chapter to Old Jiang and Tingting’s lives.

”Sir, I will stay here the entire time you are considering,” the white-robed knight said. ”If you have any questions or make a decision, you can find me anytime.”

Old Jiang nodded, remaining silent. He turned and walked toward the kitchen, leaving everyone else to wait in place.

Tingting curiously examined the knights, sensing the extraordinary aura they carried. She walked to the white-robed knight and asked inquisitively, ”Are you really my family?”

The white-robed knight crouched down, smiling as he gently touched Tingting’s head. ”Yes, Tingting. We are your family. From now on, we will always protect you and your grandfather.”

Tingting broke into a radiant smile, seemingly delighted by the idea of family she’d longed for. Meanwhile, Old Jiang stood silently at the kitchen doorway, tears welling in his eyes.

The blistering sun baked the earth, yet the atmosphere in Breeze Town was unusually tense. Standing at the door of the small eatery, Gu Sheng’s gaze followed the group of white-robed knights, his heart filled with both confusion and anticipation.

The knights encircled a man of extraordinary bearing—none other than Jiang Yifei of the Jiang family. His snow-white robes gleamed, his features sharp and handsome, his eyes brimming with resolve and courage. Beside him, the valiant Jiang Caixuan on her exotic beast added to the duo’s striking presence, a force impacting the entire town.

”Sir, we sincerely hope that you and Tingting will return to the Jiang family with us,” Jiang Yifei once again urged, his voice gentle yet earnest.

Old Jiang shook his head, his eyes revealing steadfastness. ”I’ve lived here my entire life and grown accustomed to everything here. I don’t wish to leave.”

Jiang Yifei showed a trace of disappointment but did not force the matter. He nodded slightly and said, ”If that is your decision, then first, we shall seek justice for Tingting’s parents.”

Turning to his knights, Jiang Yifei waved a hand, and the group galloped toward the Li family estate. Unable to resist, Gu Sheng followed closely behind, eager to witness the drama about to unfold.

The Li family estate was grand and imposing, yet a chilling aura pervaded the air. Riding their exotic beasts, Jiang Yifei and his knights charged toward the entrance with such overwhelming force that the Li family guards instinctively stepped back.

”Who are you to intrude upon the Li family?” a guard mustered the courage to shout.

Without even glancing at him, Jiang Yifei leapt nimbly from his beast and strode into the Li family courtyard, his movements so graceful and lithe they invoked awe akin to facing a peerless master.

Alarmed, the Li family members rushed out, only to have their faces pale upon spotting the white-robed knights and the Jiang family emblem on the exotic beasts.

”You... you are from the Jiang family?” an elder from the Li family stammered, his voice trembling.

”Indeed.” Jiang Yifei shot him a cold look. ”We are here to investigate the death of Tingting’s parents. Your Li family had better provide a reasonable explanation.”

The Li family elder’s face twisted in panic. ”We... we have no idea what you’re talking about. Tingting’s parents were not killed by us.”

”Oh, really?” A frigid gleam appeared in Jiang Yifei’s eyes. ”Then how do you explain witnesses claiming that your Li family was involved in their deaths?”

”It’s... it’s a misunderstanding, surely,” the elder stuttered, beads of sweat forming. ”Our Li family has always been upright and honorable...”

”Bang!”

Before the elder could finish, one of Jiang Yifei’s brawny, fierce knights sent him flying with a kick. The burly knight radiated menace, making it clear he wasn’t to be trifled with.

”We don’t have time for your lies,” Jiang Yifei said coldly. ”If you don’t speak the truth, don’t blame me for being merciless.”

Faced with the Jiang family’s intimidating pressure, the Li family members cowered, silent as the grave. They knew they’d collided with an unyielding force this time.