Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1639: Chapter 832: Blood Demon_2

This temptation is great, but he knows better than to make a deal with the woman in front of him, whose thoughts are deep and power is terrifying, as it is tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger.

”I appreciate Miss Bingtang’s kind offer.”

Gu Sheng slowly spoke, his tone carrying a sense of distance.

”It’s just that, for now, I have no intention of exchanging secrets. Knowing too much about certain things may not be a blessing.”

There was an imperceptible disappointment in Tantai Bingtang’s eyes, but it was quickly covered by coldness.

She didn’t insist, only stated lightly.

”As you wish. But remember, you are now the Third Pavilion Master of Linlang Pavilion, and it’s my duty to cover for you. But...”

Her words suddenly turned cold, and an invisible pressure immediately enveloped the entire quiet room, causing Gu Sheng to feel a moment of breathlessness!

”Xueli, that girl, is simple-minded, and she seems to have some different feelings towards you.”

Tantai Bingtang’s voice was like ice beads falling on a jade plate, carrying a biting cold.

”I don’t care what your background is or what your purpose might be. If you dare to betray or harm her in the slightest... today’s Ye Hanguang will be your warning!”

This blatant warning carried the absolute might of a Heavenly King Realm expert (Gu Sheng speculated), without any concealment!

Gu Sheng felt the murderous intent that almost froze him, his heart chilled, but his expression remained calm.

He met Tantai Bingtang’s cold gaze and said frankly.

”Miss Bingtang thinks too much.

I am just a collaborator and friend with Lady Xueli. Currently, I have no intention of forming a Dao companionship.”

Tantai Bingtang stared at him for a few moments, and only then did the terrifying pressure slowly recede. The room’s temperature seemed to rise a bit.

”It’s better that way.”

She said coldly.

The atmosphere became somewhat stifled for a moment.

Gu Sheng pondered for a moment before changing the topic.

”There’s one more thing that I don’t understand. Miss Bingtang, you seem to have returned too timely today?”

He was referring to Tantai Bingtang appearing at the critical moment when Ye Hanguang was about to make a move.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Bingtang’s expression softened slightly.

She raised her left hand, revealing a bracelet on her wrist made of nine crystal-clear beads emitting a soft moonlight glow.

Among them, two beads, one with a cool color like a cold moon, and the other with a warm color like warm jade, were giving off a faint but clear light, corresponding with each other.

”This is the ’Twin Xuancha Beads’.

Tantai Bingtang explained.

”This bead was born alongside my sister Xueli and me. It is not only a symbol of the Tantai family’s direct lineage but also has a wonderful function—regardless of how far apart they are, the two beads can sense each other’s state, especially when encountering danger, the sensing becomes extremely strong.”

She caressed the cooler bead.

”Just now, I was handling some trivial matters outside the city when I suddenly sensed a strong wave of crisis and pain from Xueli’s side, so I immediately hurried back. As for making it in time...”

She glanced at Gu Sheng.

”I have to thank you for buying that moment of time.”

Gu Sheng suddenly understood. So that’s how it is.

This Twin Bead is the special connection between the sisters. No wonder Tantai Bingtang could appear so precisely.

”Additionally,” Tantai Bingtang’s tone shifted, carrying a deeper meaning.

”Previously, when you were in Wuya Ancient City, that little guy named Xia Wuyou was arranged by me.”

”Xia Wuyou?”

Gu Sheng was taken aback, then his eyes sparkled! That young man who approached him proactively in Wuya Ancient City, later rescued him during the Mystic Sect selection, and even helped him gather information?

”Indeed.”

Tantai Bingtang nodded.

”He was a promising young seed I inadvertently rescued during my early travels in East Desolation. His talent is decent, and his mind is considered keen. I had him follow you secretly, firstly to observe, and secondly... to protect.”

”Protect?”

Gu Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly.

Tantai Bingtang’s lips curved with a significant arc.

”Do you think, with the cultivation and alchemy you displayed at that time, you could remain unharmed in a chaotic place like Wuya Ancient City?

There were quite a few people eyeing your elixir recipes, elixir pills, and even wanting to kidnap you for alchemy. However, those behind-the-scenes actions were all silently dealt with by Wuyou.”

She looked at Gu Sheng and said slowly.

”Wuyou’s strength is far greater than what you have seen. With him in the dark, unless a Heavenly King Realm expert personally makes a move, no one can harm you in the slightest.”

Gu Sheng’s heart shook! Xia Wuyou... hid his strength?

Moreover, strong enough to deter small fry and even handle those lurking troubles that coveted him? This was completely beyond his expectations!

He always thought Xia Wuyou was just a somewhat talented, warm-hearted young man. He never imagined there was an influence of Tantai Bingtang behind him, with strength so deeply concealed!

Tantai Bingtang seemed satisfied with the shock in Gu Sheng’s eyes.

She picked up the prepared spiritual tea on the table, took a gentle sip, and with an elegant demeanor, as if discussing insignificant matters.

”Alright, I’ve told you everything I should and shouldn’t have told you.”

Tantai Bingtang put down the teacup, her gaze turning cold and profound once again.

”Now, it’s your turn to make a choice. Will you continue to keep things hidden, or... show a bit of sincerity?”

Her gaze landed on Gu Sheng with implicit intent, clearly waiting for information on the Nether River Bloodline and Glazed Heart that concerned him.

The atmosphere in the quiet room became subtle and heavy once again.

In the quiet room, the fragrance of tea lingered, unable to dispel the invisible heaviness.

Tantai Bingtang’s words were like stones thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves in Gu Sheng’s heart.

Xia Wuyou... Peak of Seventh Transformation Venerable? Protector? Foundation damaged, lifespan limited?

These pieces of information combined, sketching a completely overturned image in Gu Sheng’s mind.

The teenager who seemed destitute and enthusiastic in Wuya Ancient City was in fact such a terrifying existence!

The Peak of Venerable, that’s a giant capable of founding a sect and dominating a territory!

Even in the Central Province, a person of the top tier!

And he, silently lurking beside him, blocking countless arrows from the shadows?

”Why is his foundation damaged, and his lifespan limited?”

Gu Sheng pressed down the storm in his heart and asked in a deep voice.

He remembered the faint aura of decay on Xia Wuyou, which was not a disguise, it turned out.

Tantai Bingtang’s eyes showed a subtle complexity; her voice remained icy.

”The specific reason involves family secrets and is inconvenient to elaborate. You only need to know that he is one of the protectors arranged by the family for me. Last year, he made a big mistake, was punished by the family, and demoted to Wuya Ancient City in East Desolation, named as training, but actually... to reflect.”

I let him follow you, both to utilize him and give him a chance to redeem himself.’

Utilize... redeem... Gu Sheng’s mouth subtly twitched.

A Peak of Seventh Transformation Venerable, yet regarded as ’useless’ in her words?

The depth of the Tantai family’s foundations, just how terrifying is it?

”As for Venerable Ming River’s matter,” Tantai Bingtang shifted her words back on track.

”Both I and the Great Wilderness Holy Academy’s old fox had long had suspicions. The opening of the Thousand Souls Hall’s Sacrificial Array wasn’t without traces. However, we have been unable to determine whether the Ming River old demon’s most important piece in East Desolation was Xiao Beixuan or someone else.”

She picked up the teacup, gently blew away the floating foam, her eyes deep.

”Until you exposed Xiao Beixuan’s identity and involved Jin’er... that supposed daughter of Venerable Ming River.”

Tantai Bingtang put down the teacup, her gaze sharp as she looked at Gu Sheng.

”Do you know that Jin’er may not be simply the daughter of Venerable Ming River and the Holy Land Saintess?”

Gu Sheng’s eyes focused.

”I’d like to hear more.”

”According to the family’s secret records and the clues we later tracked down,” Tantai Bingtang’s voice lowered a few notches, carrying seriousness.

”That Jin’er is most likely... a descendant of the Ancient ’Blood Demon’ clan!”

”Blood Demon?!”

Gu Sheng’s pupils suddenly contracted!

This name, even among ancient legends, represents absolute ferocity and taboo!

Feeding on the essence blood of living beings, leaving lands barren wherever they pass!

They are truly terrifying existences that cause the heavens and the myriad realms to tremble with fear!