Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 935: Chapter 491: Hand Split Stone (Part 2)

”Old master, I naturally trust your experience, but sometimes, intuition is also important.”

Gu Sheng said, taking out a refined Source Ore from his pocket and handed it to the stone-cutting master, ”Please cut it once more in the direction I said.”

The stone-cutting master looked at the Source stone in his hand, hesitated for a moment, but eventually nodded.

In his opinion, these young people sometimes just like to take risks, maybe they indeed have some special intuition.

”Alright, I’ll make another cut, but young man, this is at your request, don’t blame me for not warning you.”

The stone-cutting master said, picking up his tool, and began the second cut in the direction specified by Gu Sheng.

The surrounding crowd quieted down once again, everyone holding their breath to see what the result would be when the blade went down.

Shi Lou and Er Gou stood nervously to the side, their hearts racing with each swing of the stone-cutting master’s hand.

The stone-cutting master’s movements were skillful and swift, and with a ”crack”, the corner of the giant stone was sliced off.

He blew off the dust on the stone and began to observe carefully.

”How is it? How is it?”

Qing Shan asked eagerly.

His eyes showed a hint of anticipation, as if hoping for a miracle to happen.

The stone-cutting master did not answer immediately, observing carefully.

Suddenly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he saw an unusual gleam.

”This... how is this possible?”

The stone-cutting master’s voice trembled, unable to believe his eyes.

The crowd began to stir, rushing forward to catch a glimpse.

Shi Lou and Er Gou couldn’t resist moving closer.

When they saw that faint gleam, they immediately displayed expressions of disbelief.

”Source Ore! It’s really Source Ore!”

Someone exclaimed in the crowd.

Qing Shan’s face turned pale instantly, he never expected Gu Sheng’s intuition to truly come true.

He looked at the faintly glowing Source Ore, filled with unwillingness in his heart.

Gu Sheng smiled, knowing his intuition was correct.

He turned to Qing Shan and said calmly, ”Qing Shan, it looks like you have to fulfill your promise.”

Qing Shan’s face was very unsightly, he didn’t think Gu Sheng could really find Source Ore.

He swallowed hard, looking at the cut-open stone.

Sure enough, inside was a Source Ore the size of a fist, emitting a faint glow.

”This is impossible...”

Qing Shan muttered to himself, eyes full of disbelief.

Gu Sheng ignored Qing Shan and turned to Shi Lou and Er Gou, smiling, ”See, I told you there’s no problem.”

Shi Lou and Er Gou hugged Gu Sheng excitedly, knowing this time they really won the bet.

”This kid really hit the jackpot, actually got a Source stone.”

”It’s just an ordinary raw ore, what’s so great about it.”

”Yeah, even if you give me this stone, I wouldn’t want it!”

The surrounding crowd started commenting as well.

Some were envious, some jealous, some admiring Gu Sheng’s insight.

”Brother Sheng, you’re truly amazing!”

Er Gou said excitedly.

Shi Lou was also full of admiration, ”Brother Sheng, how did you discover that this stone contained Source Ore?”

Gu Sheng smiled and said, ”It’s in the ’Seeking Origin Heavenly Book’, I’ll teach you when we have a chance.”

After speaking, Gu Sheng walked over to the gargantuan stone.

”Master, could you help me, cut from here to here, just leave me this much material.”

Gu Sheng gestured the direction of the cut.

”You mean...”

The stone-cutting master looked perplexed.

”There’s still good stuff inside, it hasn’t been fully tapped yet.”

Gu Sheng said mysteriously with a smile.

Hearing Gu Sheng say this, everyone present didn’t object and all turned their gaze to the stone-cutting master.

”Alright!”

The stone-cutting master agreed heartily without refusing.

As he began to make the cut, Gu Sheng glanced at Qing Shan.

Seeing his face turn green at this moment, he didn’t expect to make a fool of himself in front of so many people.

”Slicing, slicing...”

The stone-cutting master was busy.

In no time, all the parts Gu Sheng requested to be cut fell to the ground, leaving only the stones he specified.

”What! This...”

Before the crowd could react, the stone-cutting master shouted first.

With trembling hands, he picked up the stone Gu Sheng had designated.

His eyes widened, filled with shock beyond his years.

The stone appeared shaped like a hand, with distinct fingers and clear palm lines, as if it was a real hand that had petrified.

”Hand Split Stone!”

The stone-cutting master yelled out with all his might.

Everyone present was stunned.

Their eyes locked onto the stone, with some even taking instinctive steps closer, wanting to observe the legendary Hand Split Stone more closely.

The Hand Split Stone is an extremely rare Source Ore.

It’s said that some mighty Ancient cultivators, before their passing, condensed their power into it.

It contains highly pure Spiritual Energy, possessing immeasurable cultivation value.

Those who know understand that this Hand Split Stone’s value can rival fifty pounds of top-quality Source Ore, maybe even more!

”Wow... this kid’s luck...”

Qing Shan’s face could no longer be described as pale.

He didn’t expect to encounter such a stone gambling prodigy like Gu Sheng.

This time, he lost face and might have to pay a great price.

”How... how did you find it?”

Qing Shan’s voice trembled.

He really couldn’t comprehend how this seemingly ordinary young man could see the extraordinary in this stone.

Gu Sheng smiled gently, not directly answering Qing Shan’s question, instead he turned to the stone-cutting master and said respectfully, ”Master, your skill is truly superb. Without your efforts, we wouldn’t have the Hand Split Stone before us.”

”Not at all.”

The stone-cutting master shook his head, knowing he just did his duty.

The truly impressive one was the story in front of him, the one who uncovered the secret of the Hand Split Stone.

”Young man, your insight is impressive, I admire you.”

The stone-cutting master said with sincerity.

Gu Sheng smiled humbly, then turned to Shi Lou and Er Gou.

They both were already beaming with joy.

”Brother Sheng, you’re incredible! We truly struck it rich this time!”

Er Gou said excitedly.

Shi Lou was also thrilled, giving Gu Sheng a thumbs-up.

”Ahem...”

At this moment, Shi Lou coughed slightly, looking at Qing Shan and asked, ”Qing Shan, you are also a young master of the Qingxia Sect, shouldn’t you stick to your word?”

”Uh...”

Qing Shan froze.

He had wagered with Gu Sheng in front of everyone that if there was Source Ore inside, he would eat those stone chips.

But now, not only was there ordinary raw ore, but there was also the invaluable Hand Split Stone.

This was a real slap in the face.

”A bet is a bet!”

Qing Shan said, grabbing a piece of stone chip from the ground, intending to swallow it.

The stone chip was extremely sharp, swallowing it would undoubtedly cause havoc in his stomach.

He might not even know the cause of his death if it went wrong.

”Swallow it! Swallow it!”

Er Gou jeered from the side.

Qing Shan held the stone chip, froze, looked at Gu Sheng.

”Is... is there another way to punish?”

Qing Shan looked at Gu Sheng with a pitiful gaze.

”Hehe...”

Gu Sheng smiled, ”Of course, there’s another way. It’s just whether the Qingxia Sect’s young master is willing.”

”What way?”

Qing Shan put down the stone chip, looking expectantly at Gu Sheng.