Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 264: Chapter 153: The Deceptive Posthouse, Extra Income

”I’ll leave these things to you, and if you run short of money in the future, you can sell them in Canghe County town. However, I hope you won’t rely too much on them. I hope more that you can use what I taught you to achieve what you desire!”

Gu Sheng was naturally referring to the hunting skills and experiences he had imparted to Gu Wan for entering the mountains.

After carefully instructing Gu Wan, Gu Sheng finally shouldered his specially crafted wooden box and left the small courtyard he had lived in for many years.

For the convenience of traveling, Gu Sheng only brought along the disassemblable Thirst Blood Axe, while he left the Hundred Refined Heavy Armor to Gu Wan.

When he reached the entrance of the manor, Gu Dajiang was already waiting there.

”Asheng.”

Gu Dajiang looked at Gu Sheng with complex emotions in his eyes, unable to speak for a long time.

Gu Sheng smiled slightly, patted Gu Dajiang on the shoulder, and said with a laugh, ”Uncle Dajiang, I’m still young, and it’s a good thing to venture out, just like Xiao Jiang. You should be happy for me.”

Saying this, Gu Sheng took out a silver note worth fifty taels and handed it to Gu Dajiang, ”Uncle Dajiang, please help me repurchase my little courtyard and gift it to Gu Erniu’s family. I’ll trouble you to take care of this matter.”

Although the small courtyard was originally purchased by Gu Sheng’s father many years ago, he was now expelled from the Gu’s Manor by the clan elders, and it was likely to be reclaimed. To ensure the secret room and the items left for Gu Wan were not discovered, he could only entrust Gu Dajiang with handling the matter.

After all, it was nothing more than a small, shabby courtyard. With Gu Dajiang’s involvement, it shouldn’t be a big problem.

Gu Dajiang brought out a fine horse from behind and handed the reins to Gu Sheng.

”Asheng, the clan elders hold a significant position in Gu’s Manor, and their influence is considerable. Uncle finds it hard to have any say in the clan, so don’t blame uncle in the future. I don’t have much to give you, so take this good horse as your mount!”

The journey from Gu’s Manor to Red Cloud Prefecture was over a thousand miles. Without a horse, it would take Gu Sheng about seven or eight days on foot, but with this horse, he could reduce the travel time to three days.

Gu Sheng didn’t decline, mounted the horse, and after a simple farewell to Gu Dajiang, set out on the main road towards Red Cloud Prefecture.

Riding along the smooth road, with the golden sunlight shining down, Gu Sheng, on horseback with the wooden box on his back, suddenly felt an unusual sense of boldness and freedom in his heart.

The road to Red Cloud Prefecture was long, passing through several counties, but mostly traversing barren mountains and wilderness. During the day, it was manageable, but at night, ferocious beasts in the mountains might come out to hunt, some being powerful demon blood beasts.

Although Gu Sheng was already a master in the Bronze Bone Realm, practically invincible in Canghe County, he didn’t think of himself as invincible in the world. The closer he got to Red Cloud Prefecture, the stronger the beasts and people became.

Along the way, Gu Sheng encountered many people and caravans.

These individuals were very powerful, with those at the Great Success and Perfect realms of Blood Refining visible everywhere. Even Bronze Bone Realm individuals appeared at least ten times in just one day!

As the sun set and darkness fell, for safety reasons, Gu Sheng chose not to spend the night in the wilderness. Instead, he lodged at a way station on the main road.

The way stations on the main road were constructed by the Da Liang court, initially serving as facilities for transmitting messages and intelligence for the court. Later, with the arrival of troubled times, the stations became a means for local officials to profit, transforming into inns along the main road, where travelers could pay for lodging and meals.

The way station was different from ordinary inns. Initially designed for military use, its standards were very high, with sturdy walls and equipped with guards and military defensive weapons, ensuring strong defenses. Therefore, many chose to spend a bit of money to stay at the way station.

When Gu Sheng arrived at the station, it was already bustling with people in the main hall, busy eating and drinking.

After finding a small table in the corner and sitting down, a young attendant approached with a tray.

”Sir, would you like to eat or stay the night?”

With that, the attendant handed Gu Sheng a specially made wooden board.

The board listed the dishes and prices, as well as the accommodation prices for different rooms.

Receiving the board, Gu Sheng noticed that the young attendant was actually a Martial Artist in the Jade Skin Realm. It should be known that a Jade Skin Realm Martial Artist was considered high-level combat power in Gu’s Manor and fairly decent even in Canghe Prefecture. With cultivation at the Jade Skin Realm, they could earn a good salary in any family, yet here, they were merely an errand boy.

Holding the board, Gu Sheng pretended to choose dishes while secretly extending his perception.

At the counter in the main hall, a daringly dressed, voluptuous young woman was calculating accounts with an abacus. Gu Sheng’s perception lingered on her, not because of her beauty or attractive figure, but due to her overwhelming aura, which exerted a strong pressure on him!

”Could she be a master in the Silver Bone Realm?”

Gu Sheng couldn’t help but glance at the beautiful woman a few more times, speculating silently in his heart.

Seeing Gu Sheng’s actions, the attendant couldn’t help but chuckle, ”Buddy, you better be careful. Although our proprietress is as beautiful as a flower, her temper is fiery! Sneak a peek if you must, but those who openly gaze at her don’t end up well.”

At these words, Gu Sheng felt a bit embarrassed and softly asked, ”Buddy, given how stunning the proprietress is, doesn’t she fear any evil-minded people in this desolate place?”