Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 104: Chapter 92: Who is the Prey? Overwhelming Suppression!

Gu Sheng shook his head disdainfully and turned to leave.

The stall owner desperately tried to stop him.

”Six taels of silver?”

”If not, then four taels!”

”Young master, name your price!”

Gu Sheng didn’t even turn his head, only a faint voice echoed back:

”Do you take me for a fool? Without any secret medicine, practicing your manual is nothing but a waste of time.”

The stall owner froze in place, watching Gu Sheng’s departing figure and shook his head helplessly.

However, deep down, he felt a flutter of excitement.

”This is a fat sheep... Taking a hundred taels of silver without hesitation. Must be some rich young master out for a stroll. Do I go for it? After this score, I can retreat for dedicated cultivation. If trouble really arises, I’ll lay low for a while. Worst case, I’ll change identities and keep selling...”

His gaze flickered, secretly trailing Gu Sheng’s silhouette.

To survive and thrive in the black market while swindling and scheming, this man naturally had some skills.

Gu Sheng felt the greedy, prying gaze from behind and chuckled inwardly.

Precisely.

He was pulling a bait-and-trap operation!

To amass wealth quickly, occasional unconventional methods were a necessity; Gu Sheng didn’t shy away from this, as long as it remained safe.

With his recent advancement to the Jade Skin Realm, and a significant increase in power, he could afford to be a bit bolder, at least in this black market where Blood Refining Realm experts were absent.

The stall owner peddling the Shapeshifting Art was one of his targets.

After preying on so many fat sheep, the stall owner was sure to have considerable resources.

By flaunting his wealth, should greed lure the man in, it would be his death.

If the man resisted temptation, Gu Sheng could settle for catching smaller fish to satiate his hunger.

Gu Sheng calculated his myriad plans silently, continuing to reveal hints of wealth without being obvious. Of course, he wasn’t foolish enough to flaunt blindly; he maintained a facade of alertness, making the display seem unintentional to onlookers.

Time flowed steadily.

The closing hour of the black market approached quickly.

By now, the crowd within the market had thinned significantly. Gu Sheng waited until the very last moment, sensing those faint glances darting back and forth toward him. Meanwhile, the stall owner selling Shapeshifting Art had vanished.

But Gu Sheng knew that if the man intended mischief, he must have already used Shapeshifting Art to blend into the crowd.

The stream of people flowed outwards, each maintaining a safe distance from one another, wary of their surroundings.

The scene mirrored Gu Sheng’s first venture into the black market.

Except this time was different.

During his first visit, Gu Sheng had genuinely been cautious, hoping to avoid unexpected trouble. This time, however, he wished for someone to take the bait.

Swish!!

Just as they exited Black Dog Alley, figures darted swiftly in all directions, stirring gusts of wind.

Gu Sheng blended into the crowd, his pace unhurried.

Several sets of eyes fixated on him, silently trailing his steps.

Gu Sheng pretended not to notice, keeping his head down and navigating through alleys and narrow lanes.

”Only three petty fish?”

Gu Sheng frowned slightly. With the perceptive abilities of the Jade Skin Realm, he could clearly sense the movements behind him. From their running speeds, he could deduce some details.

The strongest among them likely did not surpass the Iron Skin Martial Artist realm; their presence had already circled around to the front.

Even scraps of prey were still prey.

Gu Sheng didn’t mind the smaller catch, though he felt a bit disappointed.

After running for a while longer.

Gu Sheng suddenly stopped. In the shadows of a corner ahead, a figure in black clothing slowly emerged, his eyes gleaming with greed as he stared at Gu Sheng. Gu Sheng’s expression shifted, and in a deep voice, he said:

”Who dares block my path? Courting death!”

The man chuckled sinisterly.

Two more movements emerged from behind Gu Sheng, both figures carrying hungry gazes filled with desire.

Gu Sheng’s behavior in the black market had unmistakably painted him as a ’fat sheep.’

Finishing this one score would provide silver coins enough for their martial arts to advance significantly!

The three formed a triangular stance, sealing off Gu Sheng’s exits tightly.

The trio erupted in hearty laughter, their tones dripping with mockery.

”You truly have no idea the sky’s height or the earth’s depth. Hand over your silver coins obediently, and we might spare your life. Otherwise, the Black Wind Triad isn’t known for mercy!”

One of the men behind gave a cold shout.

Gu Sheng’s peripheral vision caught their movements. He could see their power stirring as they prepared for battle. The leader’s skin glowed iron-black, while the two behind revealed greenish-brown stone-textured skin.

One Iron Skin Martial Artist, two Stone Skin Martial Artists.

This combination was already quite formidable, especially since the three had years of practiced coordination. Their synergy enhanced their combat power greatly, enough to make ordinary Iron Skin Martial Artists meet their end.

In truth.

The Black Wind Triad held a modest reputation in the black market; few dared provoke them.

Yet Gu Sheng clearly didn’t care. With his current strength, dealing with figures of their caliber was hardly troublesome.

He remained silent, gazing coldly at the leader.

”Looking for money? Exchange it for your lives!”

”Bold words! Let’s see what this little punk is capable of!”

The Iron Skin leader, likely the Black Wind Triad’s boss, exchanged a quick glance with his comrades. The subordinates immediately understood, lunging towards Gu Sheng!

Behind him, the two stirred their power, gripping short daggers in hand as they charged from both sides like vicious tigers descending a mountain.

Gu Sheng kept his power concealed beneath his skin, exercising great caution as he feared the opponents might have hidden strengths akin to his Jade Skin Realm disguise. Thus, he decided to probe them first.

He ducked, dodging the pair of daggers, swinging his arms wide like iron chains to strike. His blows sent the two flying backward. Instantly, he discerned their true capabilities.