Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 943: Chapter 495: Powerful Oppressive Force (Part 2)

"Your friends?"

The Supreme Elder pondered for a moment, almost doubting whether he had misheard.

Just as he hesitated, the Turquoise Pool Immortal rushed to Gu Sheng’s side, tidying his clothes and gently dusting off the ashes on him.

Their posture was almost like a couple.

"Alright, on your behalf, I’ll let him go this time."

The Supreme Elder said coldly, then withdrew the pressure from Gu Sheng.

Instantly, Gu Sheng felt the pressure on his body dissipate considerably.

"Phew..."

He exhaled a long breath and realized he had narrowly escaped disaster.

He looked at Yao Xi and the Turquoise Pool Immortal, smiling faintly, "Thank you."

"Many thanks to the Supreme Elder for being generous."

Gu Sheng turned respectfully to the Supreme Elder and said.

The Supreme Elder said nothing more, simply waved his hand, and then turned and left.

Seeing the Supreme Elder leave, the guards followed suit.

"Hey? Young Master Gu, where are your two friends? Where did they go?"

The Turquoise Pool Immortal looked around but did not see the figures of Er Gou and Shi Lou and asked curiously.

"A friend of mine suddenly had a physical anomaly, so I let them leave first."

Gu Sheng replied.

"Anomaly? What kind of anomaly?"

The Turquoise Pool Immortal’s eyes widened in surprise.

Seeing her expression, Gu Sheng was taken aback and then glanced at Yao Xi.

Yao Xi nodded gently, signaling him to tell the truth.

Gu Sheng then said, "To be honest, my friend became paralyzed at the sight of the falling Source Ore; I used Divine Power to protect him, so... I feel like those Source Ores must contain Magic Power."

The Turquoise Pool Immortal’s surprise was evident, and she urgently asked, "Who was it that showed such an anomaly?"

"It was a friend of mine named Er Gou."

Gu Sheng took a deep breath and said slowly.

"Him?"

Upon hearing the name, the Turquoise Pool Immortal frowned slightly, seemingly pondering something.

"What’s wrong?"

Gu Sheng asked.

"Since he reacted like that to the Source Ore, he must be different from ordinary people. He might be a descendant of someone powerful or contain a special power within him."

The Turquoise Pool Immortal said with a solemn expression.

"How do you know these things?"

Gu Sheng asked the Turquoise Pool Immortal with suspicion.

The Turquoise Pool Immortal did not hide anything and said directly, "Actually, the place where the Source Ore fell is an Array altar used by our Yaochi Holy Land to find potential cultivators. This Array can sense special energies within cultivators and select suitable talent for our Holy Land."

"What! That’s really the case!"

Gu Sheng and Yao Xi heard this and couldn’t help but look surprised.

They hadn’t expected this to be all arranged by Yaochi Holy Land.

"This Array altar has existed for thousands of years; it can attract cultivators who are destined for our Holy Land. Er Gou’s reaction shows he might be one of those we’re looking for."

The Turquoise Pool Immortal continued to explain.

Gu Sheng was moved, thinking about how, besides being noisy, Er Gou’s greatest characteristic was his strength.

Ordinary people are no match for him.

Now it seems, Er Gou indeed is not ordinary.

"So what do you plan to do now?"

Gu Sheng asked with a slight frown.

He was worried about Er Gou’s condition and curious about Yaochi Holy Land’s intentions.

"We need to find Er Gou and confirm his condition. If he is indeed a special cultivator sensed by the Array altar, our Holy Land would give him the best training."

The Turquoise Pool Immortal said with sincerity.

"Training? Do you mean to invite Er Gou to join your Yaochi Holy Land and become one of you?"

Gu Sheng was somewhat surprised, not expecting such an opportunity for Er Gou.

"Exactly."

The Turquoise Pool Immortal nodded.

"Gu Sheng, joining Yaochi Holy Land wouldn’t be a bad thing; it’s worth discussing with him."

Yao Xi also suggested from the side.

"Alright, I understand, but he has family; I should at least contact his family, don’t you think?"

The Turquoise Pool Immortal smiled slightly, acknowledging Gu Sheng’s consideration.

"Of course, our Yaochi Holy Land respects everyone’s choices and doesn’t force anyone to join."

"Indeed, Er Gou’s family has the right to know everything."

Yao Xi also nodded in agreement.

Gu Sheng felt slightly relieved, knowing the strength of Yaochi Holy Land.

If Er Gou can indeed join, it would undoubtedly greatly benefit his cultivation path.

But he also understood that such a decision shouldn’t be made solely by him; it must consider Er Gou himself and his family’s feelings.

Suddenly, two maids hurried towards Gu Sheng and the others.

"Immortal, the elder requests you and the Holy Daughter to return."

One of the maids said anxiously.

"Oh? What’s the matter?"

The Turquoise Pool Immortal asked.

"It seems there are some issues with the Source Ore, requiring your attention."

The maid replied.

"Alright, understood."

The Turquoise Pool Immortal said, then smiled at Gu Sheng, "Young Master Gu, I’ll get busy now; until we meet again."

"Until we meet again."

Gu Sheng nodded.

Then, the Turquoise Pool Immortal and Yao Xi left together.

Watching their backs, Gu Sheng felt relieved.

At the same time, he felt optimistic about Er Gou’s fortune; a Holy Land wanted to bring him under its wing.

If he can join, he will definitely become a powerful figure, and when other bandits dare target Stone Village, just mentioning Er Gou’s name will suffice.

Gu Sheng envisioned a bright future, seemingly seeing the future glory of Stone Village.

With Yaochi Holy Land no longer pursuing them, there was no need to run.

Gu Sheng then channelled his Divine Power, quickly flying towards Shi Lou and Er Gou.

But just as Gu Sheng flew less than five hundred meters, he saw a group of people seemingly surrounding Shi Lou and Er Gou on the ground.

Without hesitation, Gu Sheng swooped down.

Only then did he discover that those surrounding Shi Lou and Er Gou were people from Qingxia Sect!

"Stop!"

Gu Sheng dove down, shouting angrily at the Qingxia Sect people.

At the same time, Gu Sheng released a strong Divine Power airwave.

At that instant, dust flew in the air, knocking several Qingxia Sect people down.

"Yo! You still know to come; we’re waiting for you!"

Qingmu from Qingxia Sect sneered as he saw Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng surveyed the surroundings, finding only Qingmu and Qing Lei with a dozen subordinates present; Qing Shan was nowhere to be seen, likely hiding in some rat hole.

"Shi Lou, how’s Er Gou?"

Gu Sheng turned to ask Shi Lou.

"Er Gou’s condition isn’t good; he’s almost unconscious."

Shi Lou said, wiping tears from his cheek.

At this point, Gu Sheng noticed several deep wounds on Shi Lou’s body, fresh blood oozing out.

"You’re hurt?"

Gu Sheng felt a pang of heartache.

He hadn’t expected letting Shi Lou and Er Gou leave first would harm them.

If he hadn’t arrived in time, the consequences would be...

Gu Sheng dared not imagine further and quickly helped Shi Lou staunch the bleeding.

"Brother Sheng, don’t worry about me, help Er Gou first; Er Gou’s unconscious, and I’m afraid he..."

Shi Lou cried, saying.

"Don’t worry; Er Gou’s likely just reacting; it’ll be fine; he’ll be alright soon enough."

Gu Sheng gently reassured.

"Reac... reacting? What’s reacting?"

Shi Lou looked bewildered and asked.

"Um..."

Gu Sheng realized that the term "reacting" was modern terminology; their world didn’t have the concept of such reactions.

"I mean, he’ll be fine, just needs some rest."

Gu Sheng comforted.

"Haha... he’ll be fine after resting? Do you think we’re just decorations?"

Qing Lei on the side couldn’t help but laugh loudly.