Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1346 - 697: Senior

"So what? Every day in the Cultivation World there are countless hopes that shatter, this pair is no different."

Seeing Ling Xiao about to dash out, Gu Sheng suddenly blocked his way.

"No! I disagree!"

The two men confronted each other for a moment, and Ling Xiao eventually snorted coldly.

"Sentimental fool! Fine, let’s just find the next target."

Gu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, casting a deep look at the siblings before quickly leaving with Ling Xiao.

During the flight, Ling Xiao’s expression remained sullen.

Gu Sheng knew he was angry but was unwilling to explain further. It wasn’t until sunset and the two stopped for a break in a desolate mountain area.

"Gu Sheng, what exactly do you want?"

Ling Xiao finally couldn’t hold back and erupted.

"This won’t do, that won’t do, are we supposed to just return empty-handed?"

Gu Sheng sat cross-legged on a large stone, slowly opening his eyes.

"In the southwest, there’s a Luoyun City, the largest city near the Purple Mist Sacred Land. It’s said there’s an auction happening soon there. We might get lucky."

"An auction?"

Ling Xiao’s eyes lit up and then dimmed again.

"Where do we get Spirit Stones for bidding?"

Gu Sheng said placidly.

"It’s better to go and see than to wait here idly. Besides..."

He paused for a moment.

"At auctions, with so many eyes on it, perhaps there’s a chance."

Ling Xiao immediately understood his implication, a smile reappearing on his face.

"This is the Gu Sheng I know! Let’s go right now!"

Two days later, the tall walls of Luoyun City came into view. At the city gate, throngs of people bustled about, cultivators of various types coming and going, creating an extraordinarily lively scene.

"They say this auction features a treasure from the Purple Mist Sacred Land, even old monsters at the Earth Palace Stage have been stirred."

As soon as they entered the city, the two overheard a passerby discussing.

Ling Xiao leaned closer to Gu Sheng’s ear and whispered.

"Looks like we came at the right time."

Gu Sheng nodded, his gaze sweeping across the shops lining the street.

"First, let’s find an inn to stay, and find out the specifics about the auction."

After a round in the city, they settled on an inn called "Drunken Immortal Inn." Although not large, it was quiet, with most guests being low-level cultivators.

"How many rooms for you two gentlemen?"

The shopkeeper was a skinny old man, his eyes squinted into slits.

"Two top rooms."

Gu Sheng handed over a few spirit stones.

The old man took the spirit stones, beaming happily.

"It’s a coincidence, just two adjacent top rooms left. The auction is in three days, and we’ve been getting more guests recently, you arrived just in time."

Ling Xiao casually asked.

"What good items are in the auction?"

"You asked the right person!"

The old man lowered his voice.

"I’ve heard that the finale is an ancient treasure originating from the Descending Immortal Realm, representatives from various sects have all come. But..."

He rubbed his fingers together.

Gu Sheng understood, giving him another spirit stone.

The old man smiled broadly.

"But the most sought after is a type of herb called Life-extending Spirit Grass, said to cure all diseases and prolong life. Many have already been inquiring about it."

Ling Xiao’s eyes showed a different light, while Gu Sheng nodded thoughtfully.

Going upstairs, Ling Xiao whispered.

"Life-extending Spirit Grass... sounds good, should we..."

Gu Sheng shook his head.

"Our goal is the credentials to enter the Descending Immortal Realm, let’s not create unnecessary complications."

Ling Xiao pursed his lips and said no more.

After entering the room, Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, beginning to meditate and cultivate.

In the adjacent room, Ling Xiao was restless, pacing back and forth.

In the dead of night, a faint talking sound suddenly came from next door.

Gu Sheng initially didn’t want to pay attention, but those words carried a hint of sobbing, catching his interest.

"...Brother, don’t waste spirit stones on me. My illness can’t be cured."

A weak female voice said.

"Nonsense!"

The male voice was firm.

"The Life-extending Spirit Grass will definitely cure you. I’ve already confirmed, it’s in the auction. Even if it takes all our savings, I’ll buy it!"

"But... that’s your entire savings, meant for entering the Descending Immortal Realm..."

"Silly girl, your life is more important than anything. Brother promised our parents to take good care of you, I’ll never break that promise."

Gu Sheng’s heart was stirred, how similar this conversation was to the siblings from the tribe during the day.

He quietly sent out his Divine Sense, seeing through the wall to the next room.

A pale-faced girl lay on the bed, while a young man in his twenties sat beside her, holding her hand tightly.

The girl suddenly coughed, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. The young man quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe it, his eyes full of heartache.

"Brother... if I die, you must live well..."

"Stop saying that!"

The young man’s voice choked with emotion.

"The auction is in two days, you have to hold on!"

Gu Sheng withdrew his Divine Sense, a mix of emotions swirling in his heart. At this time, the door was gently knocked.

"It’s me."

Ling Xiao’s voice came from outside the door.

Gu Sheng opened the door to let him in, and as soon as Ling Xiao entered, he lowered his voice.

"Did you hear the conversation next door?"

Gu Sheng nodded, his brows furrowed.

Luoyun City’s lights were bright, and the lanterns along the street illuminated the cobblestone road as if it were day.

"Brother, look at that!"

Mu Xi tugged at Mu Feng’s sleeve, pointing to a small roadside stall selling sugar figurines, her eyes shining like they were filled with stars.

She had never seen such exquisite sugar figurines, the spirit beast shapes outlined in sugar syrup were vivid and lifelike, glowing amber under the light.

Mu Feng sighed helplessly, digging out a few copper coins from his pocket.

"The last one, after buying it, we’ll go back."

Mu Xi cheered, taking the sugar figurine and gingerly licking it, the sweetness blossomed on her tongue, making her squint with happiness.

She grew up in a remote mountain tribe, where people survived by hunting and gathering, the sweetest thing ever tasted being wild honey.

Everything in this city before her was incredibly novel.