Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1101: Chapter 574: First Meeting with Luo Qin (Part 2)

Upon hearing this, Lan Yao was somewhat displeased.

”What do you mean by that? Do you think I’m short of this little treasure of yours? Are you looking down on me?”

”Who would dare look down on you? I’m just afraid you’ll suffer a loss.”

”With others, I indeed weigh gains and losses. But with you guys... forget it. By the way, Lan Hua, that outfit I fancy should be available for me to buy, right?”

”We’re all our own people here. Whatever you like, take it and wear it. Besides clothes, make sure you have your other accessories set, because Ping City places great importance on attire. They judge a person’s identity based on how they dress. Anyone dressed poorly is very likely to be oppressed.”

”No wonder everyone here dresses so well. So that’s the reason.”

”Yes, influenced by the culture here, most people spend their Silver on clothes, just for being looked up to when out and about. Actually, it was a trend started by King Luo, and the common people feel quite helpless about it.”

After Lan Hua finished her explanation, the group curiously looked at Luochuan.

Being stared at, Luochuan nodded helplessly.

Because Lan Hua was right, this trend was indeed started by King Luo. As his son, Luochuan had been taught this way since childhood and had long grown weary of it.

”Let’s go, let’s first change our clothes, transform ourselves a bit, so when people see us, they won’t spread the word to King Luo.”

Upon Gu Sheng’s suggestion, everyone stood up and followed him.

Lan Hua brought them to the shop ahead, smiling, ”You can choose any clothes you like here, today it’s all on me.”

”No, we may be on the same side, but there are quite a few of us, and you rely on this shop to make a living. Let me pay for the clothes.”

As soon as the words fell, Lan Yao took out a bag of Silver and placed it on the table.

”Here’s all I’ve got, don’t mind if it’s not enough.”

Seeing the Silver, Lan Hua frowned slightly.

”What are you doing? I...”

Before she finished, Gu Sheng smiled and said, ”No need to be polite with us. We’re not poor Jianghu folks; Silver should still be given. Just like Lan Yao said, as long as you don’t mind how much, accept it.”

With Gu Sheng speaking, Lan Hua couldn’t decline their goodwill and accepted it.

After picking for a while, the group transformed entirely, now looking like young gentlemen.

Seeing them, Hong Mei couldn’t help but chuckle.

”It’s true, clothes make the man. With a change of outfit, they look completely different.”

Hearing this, Lan Yao raised an eyebrow proudly.

”We were just a bit negligent in managing our appearances before, but when we dress up, we’re not inferior to anyone.”

Seeing his smug expression, Hong Mei and Lan Hua couldn’t help but laugh.

”Let’s go, let’s buy some accessories. Under King Luo’s watchful eye, it’s better to go with the flow.”

Everyone agreed and immediately followed Gu Sheng out.

Seeing Lan Hua also tagging along, Gu Sheng raised a hand to stop her.

”No need to send us, we can go ourselves. Once we’re done shopping, we’ll find a nearby inn to stay. We’ll be in touch anytime if needed.”

When Gu Sheng finished speaking, Lan Hua frowned.

”You’re here, how can I let you stay in an inn? I have enough rooms here, you can stay here instead.”

”No, that’d be too much trouble. We’re fine staying out.”

”It’s no trouble at all. I’m here alone with many vacant rooms, there’s plenty of room for everyone.”

As Lan Hua finished her sentence, just as Gu Sheng was about to speak, Lan Hua frowned and said sternly.

”Gu Sheng, you keep refusing over and over again, do you think my little temple can’t accommodate your great Buddha?”

Hearing this, Gu Sheng was a bit exasperated.

”I didn’t mean it that way, I...”

”Since you don’t mean it, then listen to me. Inns outside aren’t safe, you should stay with me.”

With that, Lan Hua took hold of Hong Mei’s hand.

”We sisters just met and haven’t had the chance to chat properly. You’re such a bad guy, why are you in such a rush to separate us?”

After she said this, Hong Mei also took hold of her hand.

”Gu Sheng, let’s stay here.”

Hong Mei had spoken, so of course Gu Sheng wouldn’t refuse. He finally nodded in agreement.

The group went out and headed straight for the shops on the street.

After making a round, each got themselves quite a few accessories.

With the accessories donned, everyone indeed appeared much more sophisticated.

Upon reaching the end of the street, Lan Hua stopped and picked up a delicate gold hairpin.

”Hong Mei, this gold hairpin suits you well. Give it a try.”

Hong Mei was quite fond of the gold hairpin and tested it out with a copper mirror.

Indeed, the gold hairpin suited Hong Mei, and with just the addition of a hairpin, Hong Mei appeared much more elegant and classy.

As Hong Mei was about to speak, a few people suddenly rushed over from the side, shoving them aside.

Hong Mei and Lan Hua, both absorbed in the hairpin, were caught off guard by the shove and almost fell.

Seeing this, Gu Sheng’s face immediately darkened. He quickly stepped forward, shielding the two women behind him.

Just as he was about to speak, Luochuan suddenly grabbed his arm tightly.

”Brother Sheng, it’s Luo Qin.”

Hearing this, Gu Sheng frowned.

They had just arrived, and they already encountered Luo Qin?

Two rows of people pushed them aside, neatly forming a path.

In the distance, Luo Qin strode over.

He walked straight ahead, eyes fixed forward.

Gu Sheng scrutinized him carefully and found that Luo Qin and Luochuan resembled each other about sixty to seventy percent, but their temperaments were different.

Luochuan had a bit of a Jianghu aura, but it was righteous, without a trace of Evil Qi. Even if he wasn’t King Luo’s son, he would still be someone from a renowned sect.

But Luo Qin, although bearing resemblance to Luochuan, carried an aura that was quite sinister. Even though his presence was stronger, it instinctively made people wary.

Seeing Luo Qin, Luochuan clenched his fists tightly.

Sensing his emotions, Gu Sheng pulled him back.

”Calm down, stay composed.”

Gu Sheng held him, letting Luo Qin pass by.

Upon his arrival, the Shopkeeper warmly greeted him.

”Young Master Luo, the purple jade dagger you requested has been prepared. We guarantee your satisfaction.”

At these words, Luo Qin’s expression immediately changed.

”Blabbermouth!”

The Shopkeeper broke into a cold sweat, immediately slapping his own face.

The slaps resounded crisply, and Luo Qin’s expression finally eased a little.

”Speak inside.”

The Shopkeeper didn’t dare say more, quickly following him inside.

As soon as they entered, the doors shut tight.

Seeing the closed doors and looking at the hairpin in his hand, Hong Mei frowned.

Perhaps because they lingered too long, Luo Qin’s men looked at them discontentedly.

”The shop’s closed, why are you still standing here? Go back where you came from!”

As they spoke, they drew their swords, looking threatening.

Seeing this, Gu Sheng was about to step forward when a shop assistant rushed over.

”Apologies, these customers fancied some items and haven’t paid yet. I’ll handle it right away, and they’ll leave immediately after.”

With the shop assistant helping to smooth things over, Gu Sheng quickly paid and left.

Seeing him walk away briskly, Bai Yu hurried to catch up.

”Gu Sheng, are we just leaving like this? According to the Shopkeeper, Luo Qin ordered a purple jade dagger. I suspect he plans to use it at the recruitment fair. If we want to outshine him, we should at least see this dagger!”

Seeing his increasing urgency, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but smile.

”We definitely need to check out the purple jade dagger, but the front’s guarded. Since it’s King Luo’s territory, we can’t take risks, so we’ll go explore through the back door.”

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu’s eyes lit up.

”That’s right! Shops do have back doors. We can head over there! Gu Sheng, you’re smart! Let’s go!”

Saying that, Bai Yu rushed ahead eagerly.

Gu Sheng chuckled and shook his head, leading the group to follow up.