Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1107: Chapter 577: Breaking His Rules (Part 2)

After Bai Yu finished speaking, Lan Yao smiled and nodded.

”Indeed, when it comes to losses, Gu Sheng bears the brunt.”

Upon hearing this, Hong Mei wasn’t pleased.

”How can you say that? He’s just being objective, and I think the idea is quite good. To deal with someone like Luo Qin, you have to use such methods.”

Seeing Hong Mei a bit unhappy, Lan Yao quickly said, ”Yes, yes, that’s what I meant. I just expressed it poorly. Hong Mei is right, to deal with such people, you have to use such methods. Gu Sheng is impressive!”

Having said that, he turned to look at Gu Sheng, making eyes at him continuously.

Gu Sheng naturally understood what he meant and couldn’t help but feel a bit amused.

”We can promote this matter before the recruitment meeting. Don’t speak about it too early to avoid him having the chance to prepare a countermeasure. Tomorrow, let’s first head to the south of the city to see the Qingcheng Sect, and understand how deeply he is colluding with Saint Ya. Then, we can think about how to dismantle them.”

”Alright, we’ll follow your lead.”

With Gu Sheng making the decision, the others naturally had no objections.

At daybreak, a subordinate of Lan Hua reported that many of Luo Qin’s men had entered the city, stern-faced, searching continuously, likely for the whereabouts of the Shopkeeper Wang.

Hearing this, Lan Hua instinctively turned to look at Gu Sheng.

As their eyes met, Gu Sheng smiled.

”No matter, let him search if he wishes. The Shopkeeper Wang is already safe. He won’t find him, and all this fuss he is causing will be beneficial when we spread rumors about him being greedy and miserly. We can release some rumors now, just a little. Don’t overdo it, since he forced the Shopkeeper Wang to close his shop for safety, some gossip is bound to arise.”

”Rest assured, I can handle this matter.”

Having promised, Lan Hua took her people and left.

In just an hour, she returned with a look of smug satisfaction.

”Gu Sheng, aren’t we going to the south of the city? Let’s go, and we can listen to the rumors along the way.”

Seeing her like this, Gu Sheng knew she had handled the matter splendidly, so he nodded.

”Alright, let’s go.”

This time, as they left, Lan Hua didn’t close the shop but had her people stay to guard it.

After all, the city was now full of Luo Qin’s men, and if they kept the shop closed, it might arouse his suspicion.

Having managed the affairs there, they headed directly to the south of the city.

As they went, Gu Sheng could feel the surrounding atmosphere intensifying. He carefully sensed it; there was a similarity to Luo Qin’s aura but with an addition of the Evil Sect’s aura from Saint Ya, combined, it was quite unsettling.

He turned to look at Luochuan, who seemed indifferent.

After thinking a bit, Gu Sheng asked, ”Are you familiar with this aura?”

Upon hearing the question, Luochuan naturally nodded.

”Familiar, yes. This aura is common in the Prince Mansion.”

”So Saint Ya frequents the Prince Mansion?”

”Should be, although I’ve only seen it a few times, I’ve sensed this aura many times.”

”Which means their collusion isn’t recent. Saint Ya getting this far must be due to King Luo’s backing. To eliminate Saint Ya completely, King Luo is key.”

”King Luo truly is harmful. I didn’t expect that holding such high status, he would be doing so many disgraceful things in secret.”

After Lan Yao finished speaking, Gu Sheng said softly, ”You’ve got it backward. He reached such high status because of all the disgraceful things he did in secret.”

”Right, Gu Sheng, I feel it’s quite hard to take them all down. Do you have any ideas?”

As soon as Lan Yao said this, everyone’s eyes fell on Gu Sheng’s face.

Feeling everyone’s gaze, Gu Sheng smiled, ”Among his sons, isn’t Luo Qin the one King Luo cares about the most? Then we’ll start with him. Once we deal with Luo Qin, King Luo will definitely lose it. At that point, we can target him, and once he is dealt with, Saint Ya won’t be able to sit still either. By then, they’ll fall into the trap one by one.”

Hearing the logic in his words, everyone couldn’t help but nod.

”This way is good too. This way, we can take them down one by one, and gradually eliminate everyone we want.”

Looking at Gu Sheng, Bai Yu became increasingly admiring.

He now understood why Wushuang Taoist immediately favored Gu Sheng. He indeed has extraordinary skills and intellect. If Gu Sheng were to establish his own faction, the White Cloud Sect might not be able to compete.

They continued on, finally reaching the south of the city.

By contrast, the south of the city was more prosperous than the center but seemed to have its people constrained compared to the freedom in the center.

Clearly, this was Luo Qin’s territory, where his law prevailed. Anyone wanting to live under him had to abide by his rules, and what Gu Sheng needed to do was secretly break those rules.

Under the guise of merchants, Gu Sheng and his team arrived at Luo Qin’s domain.

This place was easy to find; it was the most luxurious residence in the entire south of the city.

From afar, one could see the resplendence, and after expressing disdain, Gu Sheng soon saw someone approaching. He immediately shifted his gaze elsewhere, discussing fabrics with his team.

The approaching people pretended to walk by but listened carefully to their conversation. Hearing talks about fabrics, they acted nonchalant and walked straight past them.

Since the south of the city was bustling, known by everyone, many merchants came from far away attracted by the fame. They were used to it and didn’t think much of it, leaving boldly after passing by.

Seeing them leave, Gu Sheng smirked.

”I thought they’d be more vigilant, but it seems not. Luo Qin is arrogant, and so are his men. Let’s go. We’ll come back at night.”

Initially, some of the team felt fearful, but seeing Gu Sheng’s nonchalant demeanor, they relaxed.

While looking for an inn, Lan Hua pulled Gu Sheng aside.

”Gu Sheng, are you looking for an inn?”

”Yes, we’re not going back tonight, so we need a place to stay here.”

”You should ask me about a place to stay! I’ve been around here for many years, and I know some people. Come, I’ll take you to a completely safe place.”

Knowing she was trustworthy, Gu Sheng led his team to follow her.

After making just a couple of turns, Lan Hua stopped.

”This is the one, it’s my friend’s inn.”

Saying this, she suddenly lowered her voice and whispered in Gu Sheng’s ear, ”We exchange information and clues, our interests are tied, you can trust her completely.”

Understanding what she meant, Gu Sheng nodded.

”Alright, we’ll stay here then.”

Lan Hua smiled and walked into the inn with him.

Seeing them walking closely, Hong Mei felt a pang of unhappiness, but since she had no romantic ties with Gu Sheng, she could only force a smile despite her jealousy.

Lan Yao stood aside, capturing every detail of her expression.

Seeing this, Gu Sheng remained ignorant as she tugged on his sleeve to catch up with him, nudging him aside to stand beside Lan Hua, and motioning subtly towards Hong Mei.

Turning his head, Gu Sheng saw Hong Mei’s sullen face.

He was momentarily confused.

”What’s wrong?”

Upon hearing his question, Hong Mei shook her head.

”Nothing.”

”But you don’t seem like everything is fine. Are you feeling unwell?”

”No, nothing. Let’s go; Lan Hua is calling you.”

With that, Hong Mei quickened her pace, no longer walking side by side with him but instead standing next to Bai Yu.

Gu Sheng couldn’t quite understand, while Lan Hua kept calling for him. He scratched his head and returned to Lan Hua’s side.

Lan Hua happily introduced her friend to him, and Gu Sheng responded with a smile.