Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1418: Chapter 732: Saint Heir

“This item is the marriage token left by your mother, with Wanling Palace being the matrimonial partner.”

“Wanling Palace…”

Gu Sheng murmured softly.

He looked down at the corpses of the three Wanling Palace Martial Artists, their Spiritual Sense completely obliterated, leaving only three empty shells.

“Perfect timing, after settling this, I can visit Wanling Palace.”

Gu Sheng slightly curved his lips, formed a seal with his hands, and True Qi rushed like roaring rivers within him.

Three wisps of grey aura floated out from the bodies, collected by him into his Sea of Consciousness.

This was his unique “Living Puppet” secret technique, capable of refining enemies into puppets while retaining their pre-death strength.

“A half-step Heavenly Martial Realm puppet, quite a decent harvest.”

Gu Sheng nodded with satisfaction, then activated his True Qi, moving swiftly southward.

After a short while, a dilapidated tower ruin appeared in view. The dying words of the old man in red robes were indeed true; there was something peculiar here.

Gu Sheng stopped and meticulously surveyed every inch of land.

“Found it!”

His gaze sharpened, locking onto the northwest corner of the ruins.

There, a subtle restriction fluctuation existed, identical to the one which had previously trapped him.

“Break!”

Gu Sheng shouted lightly, as the half-step Heavenly Martial Realm puppet from his Sea of Consciousness emerged, striking the restriction with a palm.

The air shook, an invisible barrier shattered, revealing a dark entrance.

Gu Sheng entered without hesitation. The light inside the ruins was dim, but with his vision, he immediately saw four figures unconscious against the wall — Gu Ningshuang, an elder, and two female Martial Artists.

“Senior Sister Gu!”

Gu Sheng hurried forward, squatting down to check Gu Ningshuang’s condition. Her eyes were tightly closed, long eyelashes casting shadows on her pale face, but her breathing remained steady.

Gu Sheng sighed in relief, gently placing his palm on Gu Ningshuang’s forehead, letting a thread of soft spiritual power slowly seep into her Sea of Consciousness.

This method was incredibly delicate; a slight mistake could harm the other’s Divine Soul, but with Gu Sheng’s proficiency in spiritual power, he navigated it with ease.

“Hmm…”

Gu Ningshuang softly groaned, her eyelashes quivered as she slowly opened her eyes.

When she recognized the person before her, her eyes first showed confusion, then turned to joy.

“Gu Sheng? Am I… am I dreaming?”

Her voice was faint, but couldn’t hide her happiness.

Gu Sheng smiled faintly.

“Not a dream.”

He briefly recounted how he discovered she was imprisoned, leaving out the parts about killing Wanling Palace Martial Artists and his Living Puppet secret technique.

Gu Ningshuang, after listening, showed a guilty expression.

“I’ve caused trouble for you again…”

“It’s fine as long as you’re alright.”

Gu Sheng reached out and ruffled her hair, the gesture natural and affectionate.

Gu Ningshuang blushed but did not dodge.

She looked around, seeing her still unconscious master and companions, then asked worriedly.

“What about them…”

“They were just knocked unconscious, nothing serious.”

Gu Sheng said, checking each of their conditions in turn.

“However, when they wake up later, do not mention I was here.”

Gu Ningshuang tilted her head with confusion.

“Why? My master is a beginner at the Heavenly Martial Realm, if he could become an ally…”

“Exactly because they are of the Heavenly Martial Realm, it’s more troublesome.”

Gu Sheng interrupted her with a shake of his head.

“Such strong individuals are unpredictable. Knowing too much might be detrimental to you. Just pretend to wake up as they do.”

Gu Ningshuang nodded thoughtfully.

“I understand.”

She paused, then added.

“I’ll act convincingly.”

Gu Sheng was amused by her seriousness.

“You…”

The two exchanged a smile, and the atmosphere suddenly turned a bit subtle.

Due to checking injuries, they were very close now, almost able to feel each other’s breath.

Gu Ningshuang’s face turned visibly redder, her heartbeat so loud it seemed audible.

Gu Sheng cleared his throat, standing first to create some distance.

“I have more investigations to carry out, you should return to Great Wilderness City first. If needed, come to Linyin Pavilion to find me.”

“Linyin Pavilion?”

Gu Ningshuang’s eyes widened.

“That’s a business spanning several provinces, you…”

“I am the Third Pavilion Master there.”

Gu Sheng calmly disclosed this identity, shocking most people.

Gu Ningshuang’s mouth formed an ‘O’.

“When did you… my goodness, I didn’t know you had this status!”

“It’s a long story. We can discuss it in detail in the future when we have time.”

Gu Sheng glanced at the elder, noticing his aura beginning to fluctuate.

“Your master is waking up soon, I have to go.”

Gu Ningshuang looked reluctantly but nodded obediently.

“Then you… take care.”

Gu Sheng gave her a smile before striding out of the ruins. Gu Ningshuang watched his tall figure disappear beyond the wreckage, reluctant to retract her gaze.

“He’s long gone, still looking?”

An elderly voice suddenly sounded, almost making Gu Ningshuang jump.

She turned around to find that the Heavenly Martial Realm elder had already sat up, looking at her with a teasing expression.

“Master! When did you wake up?”

Gu Ningshuang stammered, her cheeks flushing crimson.

The elder stroked his beard, sharpness in his eyes.

“I’ve been awake for a while.

When that boy entered, I sensed it.”

“Then why did you…”

“Pretend to sleep?”

The elder chuckled.

“The boy has a mysterious and powerful aura around him. I couldn’t gauge his depth, so I faked unconsciousness to observe. Now it seems, he indeed saved our lives.”

Gu Ningshuang looked down, fingers twisting her clothes.

“He… he is my clansman…”

“Clansman?”

The elder raised his eyebrows.

“Little girl, do you think I’m blind? The way you looked at him is not how one looks at just a clansman.”

Gu Ningshuang’s face grew even redder, almost dripping blood.