Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 909: Chapter 478: Rescuing the Mountain Villagers (Part 2)

Chen the Big Beard only felt a formidable force invading his mind.

He wanted to resist, but found himself powerless against it.

A moment later, Gu Sheng withdrew his Divine Sense.

His brow was tightly furrowed; Chen the Big Beard was right, this was indeed the idea of the Qingxia Sect.

However, Gu Sheng knew very little about the Qingxia Sect, not even knowing its exact location, let alone what they needed so much refined ore for.

"Brother Sheng, how was it?"

Shi Lou stepped forward to ask.

"He didn’t lie."

Gu Sheng said calmly.

"Sir, every word I’ve said is true. If there’s a single lie, may I be struck by lightning!"

Chen the Big Beard quickly swore.

At this point, he just wanted to save his own life.

Gu Sheng pondered for a while, then said, "Release him."

"What?"

Shi Lou and Shi Shanlin were stunned.

"Brother Sheng, this guy is a bandit leader, how can we just let him go?"

Shi Lou looked puzzled.

Gu Sheng waved his hand and said, "Do as I say."

"Uh..."

Although Shi Lou and Shi Shanlin were confused, they still obeyed Gu Sheng’s command, "Yes."

Seeing this, Chen the Big Beard was surprised but quickly knelt down to express his gratitude.

"Hero, thank you for sparing my life, thank you to all the heroes for sparing my life."

After saying this, Chen the Big Beard darted away, tumbling and crawling.

The other surviving bandits saw this and also fled for their lives.

Gu Sheng didn’t pursue them, as these bandits were merely small players; the real enemy was the Qingxia Sect.

He turned around and said to Shi Lou and Shi Shanlin, "Let’s rescue all the villagers trapped here first."

"Okay."

Shi Lou and Shi Shanlin nodded and immediately got to work.

Gu Sheng led the way, searching every corner of the bandits’ lair.

Soon, they found many imprisoned villagers.

Some of these people were hostages, others were forced into labor.

"You are free now!"

Gu Sheng announced loudly.

At first, the villagers couldn’t believe their ears.

But when someone among them saw Shi Lou and the others, they realized it was true.

"Shi Lou, Shanlin, is that you?"

An elder with a weathered face stepped forward.

Upon realizing it was Shi Lou and Shi Shanlin from Stone Village, the elder burst into tears, covering his face as he wept.

"Second Uncle, it’s us, and it’s Brother Sheng, Brother Sheng saved us all."

Shi Lou gestured to Gu Sheng beside him and said.

"Him?"

The elder, accompanied by the rescued villagers, approached Gu Sheng and respectfully bowed, saying, "Young man, thank you. If it weren’t for you, we..."

Gu Sheng looked at the elder’s weary face, his eyes full of compassion.

He knew these villagers had suffered too much and needed justice to support their future lives.

"Second Uncle, there’s no need to be so formal."

Gu Sheng quickly stepped forward to help the elder up, sincerely saying, "I just did what I should have done."

Tears welled up in the elder’s eyes as he looked at Gu Sheng, his voice trembling, "Young man, you are a benefactor to Stone Village and the nearby villages. We don’t know how to repay you."

"Second Uncle, your safety is the best reward for me. Now it’s most important to get the injured treated."

Gu Sheng smiled faintly and shook his head as he spoke.

Shi Lou stood by, his eyes full of admiration.

He suddenly felt that Gu Sheng had grown taller in his eyes.

"Brother Sheng is right, we should go back first, Er Gou and Shanlin are both injured."

Shi Lou stepped forward and said.

"Yes."

Gu Sheng nodded, then instructed Shi Lou, "Shi Lou, take the injured Shi Shanlin and Er Gou back first, I have some other matters to handle."

"Other matters?"

Shi Lou hesitated, "Is it... Chen the Big Beard?"

Gu Sheng nodded, "Yes, the root issue is the Qingxia Sect, Chen the Big Beard is just their puppet."

"This..."

Shi Lou frowned tightly and stepped forward to remind, "Brother Sheng, the Qingxia Sect is not easy to deal with, you must be careful."

"Don’t worry, I know my limits."

Gu Sheng smiled, patting Shi Lou on the shoulder.

Shi Lou saw Gu Sheng’s determination and couldn’t stop him.

Besides, there were Er Gou, Shanlin, and others needing assistance, getting back to the village was of utmost importance.

"Brother Sheng, be careful, we’re going back."

After saying this, Shi Lou led the rescued villagers away.

After they left, Gu Sheng took a deep breath and quickly surged his Divine Power.

He moved swiftly through the woods like a faint shadow.

After pursuing for a while, Gu Sheng surveyed the terrain.

He had now reached a point not far below the halfway point of Qingxia Mountain.

If Chen the Big Beard sought help from the Qingxia Sect, he would likely be at the halfway point.

Then, Gu Sheng surged his Divine Power, constantly spreading his Divine Sense.

He sensed Chen the Big Beard stumbling through the forest.

However, he was injured, making his movements somewhat awkward, and his spirits had also dampened considerably.

"Hmph! He’s moving at a turtle’s pace."

Gu Sheng snorted coldly and quickly dashed forward.

"Chen the Big Beard, you can’t escape."

Soon, Gu Sheng’s voice echoed behind Chen the Big Beard.

Chen the Big Beard turned pale upon hearing Gu Sheng’s voice.

At that moment, Gu Sheng suddenly sensed multiple Energy Fluctuations.

"Hmm? Could there be others?"

Gu Sheng was puzzled.

He quickly flew towards Chen the Big Beard’s direction to avoid other troubles.

Just then, several figures appeared within his view.

The Energy Fluctuations were from members of the Qingyun Sect he had met before.

As a branch of the Qingxia Sect, they might also be heading up the mountain for a mission.

"Help... help!"

Upon seeing these Qingyun Sect members, Chen the Big Beard cried out in panic.

The Qingyun Sect members recognized Chen the Big Beard and approached him.

Chen the Big Beard, as if clutching at a life-saving straw, hurriedly said, "Help, someone’s trying to kill me!"

"Chen the Big Beard? Is that you?"

The lead cultivator asked in surprise.

"Yes, it’s me, someone is trying to kill me, help..."

Chen the Big Beard pleaded.

"Who? Who wants to kill you?"

The lead cultivator asked.

As they spoke, Gu Sheng had already arrived at the scene.

Chen the Big Beard, terrified, pointed at Gu Sheng and stammered, "It’s him, he’s the one trying to kill me!"

The Qingyun Sect members remembered when they had met before and realized that Gu Sheng had deceived them.

"You? You said earlier you knew Chen the Big Beard, and now you want to kill him. You’re not being honest!"

The lead cultivator accused coldly.

"Heh... someone as wicked as he deserves death!"

Gu Sheng replied with a smile.

Hearing this, their expressions turned sour.

The lead cultivator drew his weapon and demanded, "Who are you, really? Why are you hunting Chen the Big Beard?"

"I’m someone seeking justice for the villagers of Stone Village."

Gu Sheng glanced at them disdainfully and said coldly.

"Tch! Seeking justice for Stone Village? Looks like you should be the one to die now!"

The Qingyun Sect cultivators were indignant, and they attacked Gu Sheng simultaneously.

"Sizzle, sizzle!"

The Qingyun Sect cultivators surged their Divine Power and began attacking Gu Sheng.

But as soon as they moved, Gu Sheng slipped through their attacks like a spectral shadow.

After just a few exchanges, all the Qingyun Sect cultivators were on the ground.

"Ouch! It hurts so much..."

"What kind of Cultivation Technique is this? It’s so powerful?"

"Call for backup! Quickly..."

They groaned in pain while still calling for help.

"Uh... just you guys?"

Gu Sheng looked at them speechlessly, then glared at Chen the Big Beard nearby.