Gou's Liver Experience in the World of Demons and Demons

"Some answers can only be found there."

Xiao Xuance said no more, but took out a jade slip from his pocket and handed it to Gu Sheng.

"This is a distress signal from my Wanling Palace. If you encounter danger, crush it, and any Wanling Palace disciples nearby will come to your aid."

Gu Sheng took the jade slip and carefully put it away.

"Thank you."

"Take care of yourself."

Xiao Xuance cupped his hands in greeting.

"The Palace of Ten Thousand Spirits is also one of them."

Gu Sheng returned the greeting, turned and left, his back looking particularly tall and straight in the setting sun.

After leaving Wanling Palace, Gu Sheng did not head directly to Lingyan Mountain Range, but instead went to Linlang Pavilion in the city.

He wanted to see Tantai Xueli before setting off, to inform her about Ying's situation, and to say goodbye.

As soon as Gu Sheng stepped into the gate of Linlang Pavilion, a maid dressed in a light purple dress came to greet him.

"Senior Gu!"

The maidservant bowed respectfully.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly.

"Is Pavilion Master Tantai here?"

The maid looked troubled.

"The Pavilion Master took that Miss Ying to Medicine King Valley three days ago. Miss Ying's injuries are peculiar, and the Pavilion Master said that only the 'Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill' from Medicine King Valley can cure her completely."

Gu Sheng frowned slightly.

Did she say when she would return?

"At least half a month."

The maid answered.

"Before leaving, the Pavilion Master left a message saying that if Senior Gu comes to visit, please do not worry about him and just focus on your own business."

Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment, then took out a letter from his pocket.

"When the Pavilion Master returns, give her this letter."

"Yes."

The maid took the letter with both hands and carefully put it away.

When we left the Linglang Pavilion, it was already completely dark.

The city lights gradually came on, and the streets remained bustling with pedestrians.

Gu Sheng walked through several bustling streets and arrived at the Monster Station in the east of the city.

The post station covers a vast area, and dozens of monsters of various shapes and sizes are kept in specially made iron cages, some breathing flames and others flapping their wings as if about to take flight.

The air was filled with the distinctive fishy smell of demonic beasts, mixed with the aroma of feed and herbs.

"Would you like to rent a monster carriage, sir?"

A middle-aged man who looked like a manager came up to us with a big smile on his face.

Gu Sheng nodded.

"Go to Spiritflame City, the sooner the better."

The manager's eyes lit up.

"Lingyan City is 20,000 li from here. It would take five days to reach it by ordinary beast-drawn carriage, but if we use a third-tier Gale Wolf to pull the carriage, we can arrive in three days. It's just a matter of price."

Gu Sheng simply tossed out a storage bag.

"A Tier 3 Gale Wolf, with the best chassis."

The steward caught the storage bag, scanned it with his divine sense, and immediately beamed with joy.

"You're very generous, sir! I'll go prepare it right away. I guarantee it will be the most comfortable cloud-patterned sandalwood carriage, and the shock absorption array will be newly engraved!"

Half an hour later, a completely black carriage stopped at the entrance of the post station.

The cart was pulled by a giant wolf that was nearly two meters tall at the shoulder. Its silver-gray fur gleamed coldly in the moonlight, and there was a faint blue aura around its four paws.

The carriage was indeed made of top-quality sandalwood with cloud patterns, as the steward had said, and its surface was engraved with intricate array patterns.

"Sir, please get in the car."

The manager personally opened the car door.

"The Gale Wolves have been tamed. There is no need to stop and feed them along the way. We will arrive at Spiritflame City on time in three days."

Gu Sheng boarded the carriage and found that the interior space was much larger than it appeared from the outside, clearly due to the use of space-expanding magic.

The carriage is equipped with a soft couch, a tea table, and even a small bookshelf.

"lets go."

Gu Sheng said calmly.

The steward respectfully exited the carriage, closed the door, and called out to the driver.

"Let's go!"

The Swift Wolf let out a long howl, its four hooves creating a gust of wind as it pulled the carriage into the air, disappearing into the night in the blink of an eye.

The train carriage was surprisingly smooth, with almost no noticeable bumps.

Gu Sheng sat cross-legged on the soft couch and took out the map given to him by Xiao Xuance to study it again.

The markings on the map were blurred, but a red dot marked with special ink caught his attention.

"Spirit Flame Mountain Crimson Flame Valley"

Gu Sheng lightly tapped the red dot with his fingertip, seemingly lost in thought.

Three days later, at noon.

The carriage slowly descended onto a dusty official road.

In the distance, a crimson city stands majestically, its walls towering high.

"Sir, we have arrived at Spirit Flame City."

The coachman's respectful voice came from outside the door.

Gu Sheng put away the map and opened the car door. A wave of heat hit him, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur.

The official road was crowded with people waiting to enter the city, forming a long line that stretched for hundreds of meters.

"so many people?"

Gu Sheng frowned slightly.

The driver wiped his sweat.

"Sir, you may not know this, but Lingyan City is the only supply point before entering the Lingyan Mountain Range, and thousands of martial artists come here every day. In addition, there are recent rumors that a rare treasure has appeared in the Lingyan Mountain Range, so there are even more people than usual."

Gu Sheng nodded, paid the remaining balance, and walked towards the city gate.

The queue included people from all walks of life, from lone swordsmen carrying long swords to mercenary groups, and even a few scions of noble families dressed in fine clothes.

Everyone was drenched in sweat under the scorching sun, but no one dared to complain—two rows of fully armed guards stood on either side of the city gate, their eyes sharp.

Gu Sheng waited in line for about half an hour before finally approaching the city gate. Just then, a commotion suddenly arose ahead.

"So what if you're at the Xuanwu Realm? Why are you cutting in line?!"

A gruff voice roared.

"Shut up!"

The guard shouted sternly.

"According to the rules of Spirit Flame City, those at the Xuanwu Realm and above are exempt from inspection and can enter the city! Anyone who dares to make a sound again will be expelled from the city!"

The crowd fell silent, but discontent continued to spread.

Gu Sheng shook his head and continued walking slowly forward.

When it was finally his turn, a guard asked mechanically.

"Name? Cultivation level? Where do you come from?"

"Gu Sheng."

Gu Sheng answered calmly.

"Earth Martial Realm, from Great Wilderness City."

The register in the guard's hand fell to the ground with a thud, and the surroundings instantly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"Earth-level Martial Realm?"

The guard stammered as he repeated the sentence, his face turning deathly pale.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly.

The guard was startled and quickly picked up the register, respectfully stepping aside.

"Please forgive me, sir! According to the rules, those at the Xuanwu Realm and above are exempt from inspection and can enter the city. Please proceed!"

A gasp and whispers erupted from the surrounding queue.

"Earth Martial Realm?!"

"Such a young Earth Martial Realm cultivator?"

"Could the Great Wilderness City be the Gu family's?"

Ignoring the commotion around him, Gu Sheng walked straight through the city gate.

The guards quickly made way and bowed in respect.

He could feel countless gazes, some awe-inspiring, some envious, and some inquisitive, falling on his back, but he was already used to them.

As Gu Sheng stepped into Lingyan City, the afterglow of the setting sun gilded the bluestone city walls with a layer of gold.

He frowned slightly, sensing the completely different atmosphere of this city compared to the Great Wilderness City.

As he approached, the two guards at the city gate, dressed in gray-brown leather armor, immediately straightened their backs and placed their right fists against their left chests—this was the standard courtesy of Lingyan City to a Martial Realm expert.

"Please come in, senior." The guard on the left said respectfully, his eyes filled with undisguised envy. In this Spirit Flame City, the Earth Martial Realm was already considered a master.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly, but was secretly surprised.

In the Great Wilderness City, 20,000 miles away, the gatekeepers were at least at the Sect Realm, while here... his gaze swept over the two guards, who were merely at the Profound Martial Realm.

He strolled into the city.

The streets were lined with shops and bustling with pedestrians, but there were few high-level martial artists.

As was his habit, Gu Sheng first found a clean-looking inn to stay in.

Two red lanterns hung in front of the inn, named "Qingsongju," standing out prominently in the twilight.

"Would you like a meal or a room at the inn, sir?"

The waiter behind the counter immediately greeted Gu Sheng attentively as he entered.

"I need a superior room at the hotel."

Gu Sheng tossed out a mid-grade spirit stone.

The waiter's eyes lit up, and his hands trembled slightly as he took the spirit stone.

"Alright! Room number three, I'll take you up right away!"

Gu Sheng waved his hand.

"No need, I'll go myself. Prepare some wine and food and bring them to the room first."

He was about to go upstairs when his ears suddenly twitched. A table of guests in the corner of the lobby caught his attention.

A thin barrier of true energy surrounded the table, making it impossible for ordinary people to hear the conversation inside, but it was useless to Gu Sheng.

"The Xie family girl will be going into the mountains tomorrow, and our people are ready."

A high-pitched male voice whispered.

"We must seize the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb. As long as we extinguish the Xie family's hopes, we won't be afraid that Xie Qingxuan won't give in."

Another hoarse voice sneered.

"The Second Elder said that after the matter is accomplished, each person will receive an additional fifty high-grade spirit stones."

Gu Sheng didn't stop and went straight up the stairs.

He didn't want to get involved in such matters, but the name "Xie family" stirred something within him. The Xie family was one of the four great families of Great Wilderness City.
Room No. 3 in the Tianzi section is spacious and bright, with a window facing an old locust tree in the backyard of the inn.

Gu Sheng had just put down his luggage when there was a knock on the door.

"Sir, your wine and food."

The waiter respectfully carried in a tray.

Gu Sheng casually tossed out another low-grade spirit stone as a reward, and the waiter thanked him profusely before leaving.

He had just picked up his chopsticks when there was another knock on the door.

This time the knock was very soft, with a hint of hesitation.

"Who?"

Gu Sheng put down his chopsticks, his brows furrowing slightly.

There was silence for a few seconds outside the door before a clear female voice came from outside.

"Senior, I apologize for disturbing you, but I have an important matter to ask of you."

Gu Sheng scanned the area with his divine sense and saw a girl in a green dress and a young guard standing outside the door.

The girl was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with delicate features and beautiful eyebrows, but her eyes held a hint of anxiety; the guard was in his early twenties, with a stern face, and his right hand was always on the hilt of his sword at his waist.

"Come in."

Gu Sheng said calmly.

The door was gently pushed open, and the girl in the green dress took a deep breath and walked into the room, followed closely by the guards, who were eyeing Gu Sheng warily.

"Senior, my name is Xie Qingxuan, and I come from the Great Wilderness City."

The girl bowed, her voice trembling slightly.

"I apologize for disturbing you, but I have unavoidable difficulties."

Gu Sheng's gaze sharpened.

"The Xie family?"

Xie Qingxuan's eyes lit up.

"Senior knows about the Xie family? That's wonderful! I originally came to the Spirit Flame Mountains to search for the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb, but all the servants I brought were bribed and ran away halfway, leaving only Ahe."

She pointed to the guards behind her.

"Seeing your extraordinary abilities, we would like to ask you to escort us into the mountains. The reward is negotiable."

The guard named Ahe suddenly stepped forward and shielded Xie Qingxuan behind him.

“Miss, this person’s origins are unknown, do not trust him! I am capable of protecting your safety.”

Xie Qingxuan frowned.

"Ahe! If you hadn't stopped me along the way, I would have found help long ago! The depths of the Spirit Flame Mountains are fraught with danger, how could you, a Xuanwu Realm cultivator, possibly be enough?"

Ahe's face was gloomy.

"Miss, the master of the family has given instructions."

"The head of the family is my father!"

Xie Qingxuan's cheeks flushed with anger, but when she turned to Gu Shengshi, she put on a pleading expression.

"Senior, look..."

Gu Sheng put down his wine glass and glanced between the two men.

"Three hundred high-grade spirit stones will ensure your safety in the mountains."

"Three hundred?!" Ahe was furious.

"You're extorting me!"

Gu Sheng didn't even glance at him, only staring at Xie Qingxuan.

"Whether you agree or not is up to you."

Ahe suddenly unleashed the aura of a peak Xuanwu Realm expert, pressing down on Gu Sheng.

"Insolence! Do you know that our Xie family is located in the Great Wilderness City?"

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Shengzhou's aura flashed, and Ahe froze on the spot, cold sweat instantly beading on his forehead.

He was horrified to discover that he couldn't move even a single finger!
Upon seeing this, Xie Qingxuan's eyes widened in surprise, then she fell into deep thought. Three hundred high-grade spirit stones were no small sum, but if they could find the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb to save her grandfather...
"Okay, I agree."

She finally nodded.

"Meet downstairs at the inn tomorrow morning."

Ah He only regained his mobility at this point, staggered back two steps, and looked at Gu Sheng with eyes full of resentment.

Xie Qingxuan shook her head at him in disappointment.

"Ahe, you have disappointed me greatly."

After speaking, he turned and left.

Gu Sheng opened his eyes, and a ray of morning light shone through the window onto the bed.

He did not get up immediately, but instead spread his spiritual power like a spider web, instantly covering the entire area within a hundred feet of the inn.

Outside the inn, Xie Qingxuan, dressed in pure white, was looking up at a window on the second floor of the inn, her gaze calm.

Xie He, standing beside her, paced back and forth like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, the sword at his waist clanging irritably with each movement.

"Miss, I really don't understand why you insist on traveling with that guy of unknown origin?"

Xie He suddenly stopped, his voice low but unable to conceal his resentment.

"Last night was merely a successful sneak attack by him. If it were a real fight, I..."

Thank you.

Xie Qingxuan frowned slightly, her voice cold and clear.

"This trip is to find the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb to cure your grandfather, not for you to show off your strength and fight. Having a strong person with you will give you a better chance of success."

Xie He's face flushed red, and his fists clenched so tightly in his sleeves that they cracked.

He lowered his head.

"Yes, Miss is right."

But he thought to himself.

Once we get into the mountains, I'll teach that kid a lesson.
Gu Sheng withdrew his mental energy, a faint smile curving his lips.

He got up, straightened his clothes, casually hung an antique jade pendant on his waist, and pushed open the door to go out.

Outside the inn, Xie Qingxuan saw Gu Sheng walk out and immediately stepped forward, taking out a storage ring inlaid with a blue gemstone from her sleeve.

"Sir, this is the agreed-upon payment. Please accept it."

Gu Sheng took the storage ring and scanned it with his spiritual power. Inside, five hundred crystal-clear spirit stones were neatly arranged, their spiritual energy so rich that it almost overflowed from the ring.

He nodded slightly.

"Miss Xie is straightforward."

"I haven't asked for your name yet, sir?"

Xie Qingxuan cupped her hands and asked.

"Gu Sheng."

"Xie Qingxuan of the Xie family of Huangcheng, Dahuang City."

She introduced herself formally, then abruptly changed the subject.

"To be honest, my journey here is to find the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb to heal my elders. I've heard that this herb can be found deep within the Spirit Flame Mountains, but it's extremely dangerous."

Spirit Flame Immortal Herb? Isn't this the rare spiritual herb that the martial artists in the inn were discussing yesterday? It's said to grow only on the edge of volcanic lava, with only one plant appearing every hundred years. (End of Chapter)