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

"My injuries have almost fully recovered, and I don't need any external help."

Xie Qingxuan felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head, and her eyes suddenly felt hot.

She bit her lower lip hard to keep herself from losing her composure.

"Pack your things, let's set off."

Gu Sheng turned and walked towards the cave entrance, his voice coming from afar.

"I'll take you back to Great Wilderness City first."

Xie Qingxuan stood there blankly, the token in her hand icy cold.

She didn't understand why she was so sad, even though they were just strangers who had met by chance.

"I don't want this."

She suddenly spoke, her voice trembling slightly.

Gu Sheng turned around, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Why?"

"I"

Xie Qingxuan raised her head, her eyes filled with a stubborn light.

"I don't want to owe you a favor. You saved me, and I helped you in return. We're even."

Gu Sheng looked at her quietly, his gaze so deep it seemed to see right through her.

After a long silence, he nodded.

"what ever."

A gentle mountain breeze rustled the leaves in the forest.

Gu Sheng stood on a protruding rock and took out a token that was entirely emerald green from his pocket. The front of the token was engraved with the two characters "Linlang" and the back had an exquisite lotus flower pattern.

"Miss Xie, please accept this."

Gu Sheng turned around and handed the token to Xie Qingxuan, who was standing behind him.

Xie Qingxuan was slightly taken aback, her clear, spring-like eyes filled with surprise.

"This...this is a token from the Linglang Pavilion? It's too valuable, I can't accept it."

She instinctively took a half step back, her slender fingers twisting together.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a soft blush on her fair face.

Gu Sheng's lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with an unyielding determination.

"Take this. If you encounter any trouble, you can use it to seek help from the Linglang Pavilion."

He paused, then his tone suddenly became relaxed.

"I don't want to go through what happened a couple of days ago again."

Xie Qingxuan's face flushed red to her ears in an instant, and the scene of Gu Sheng protecting her in his arms and hiding from pursuers on that rainy night involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

She lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting dappled shadows on her face.

"I've already troubled you too much."

Her voice was as thin as a mosquito.

Gu Sheng suppressed his smile and said seriously.

“The two major sects won’t give up easily, and I’m worried they’ll implicate the Xie family. With the Linlang Pavilion backing you up, at least your safety can be guaranteed.”

The mountain wind suddenly became stronger, blowing Xie Qingxuan's bangs into disarray.

She hesitated for a moment, then finally reached out her slightly trembling hand and took the token that still carried Gu Sheng's body heat.

"Thanks."

She clutched the token tightly in her hand, as if she were holding the most precious treasure in the world.

Gu Sheng felt a sudden tenderness in his heart when he saw her cautious manner.

"Let's go, I'll see you out of the mountains."

The two walked in silence through the dense forest.

Occasionally, a few low-level demonic beasts would dart out, but Gu Sheng would casually wave his hand, and his sword energy would crisscross as he killed them.

Xie Qingxuan followed behind, her gaze fixed on Gu Sheng's tall and straight back.

"arrive."

Gu Sheng stopped in his tracks, and suddenly the view opened up before him.

Xie Qingxuan looked up and saw a majestic city standing on the plain, with towering city walls and the three large characters "Qinglian City" shining brightly in the sunlight above the city gate.

"Qinglian City?"

She opened her eyes wide in surprise.

"Weren't we in the Spirit Flame Mountains? How did we end up in Azure Lotus City, thousands of miles away?"

Gu Sheng frowned slightly, equally puzzled.

At this moment, the innate spiritual embryo within his dantian suddenly transmitted a message.

"Hehe, kid, if I hadn't used up my spiritual energy to fly you this far, you would have been caught by those two major sects long ago!"

"It's you?"

Gu Sheng looked inward at his dantian and saw that the spiritual light there was dimmer than usual.

"Of course! I risked my life!"

Suddenly, the innate spiritual fetus changed its tone, becoming mischievous.

"Speaking of which, that girl's gaze towards you was a bit odd, tsk tsk."

Gu Sheng's face darkened.

"Shut up."

"Oh, are you shy now? I've lived all these years, what haven't I seen?"

"If you say another word, I'll seal you in my dantian for a month."

Gu Sheng said coldly.

The innate spiritual embryo immediately fell silent and obediently curled up into a ball.

Seeing Gu Sheng suddenly fall silent, Xie Qingxuan asked with concern.

"Young Master Gu, what's wrong?"

"nothing."

Gu Sheng snapped out of his daze and pointed to the city gate.

"Let's go into the city. You need to get back to Great Wilderness City as soon as possible."

The city of Qinglian was bustling with activity, and shops lined both sides of the street.

Gu Sheng led Xie Qingxuan straight to the teleportation array in the center of the city.

The array platform was made of jade and covered with intricate runes. Several array masters dressed in uniform were maintaining the array's operation.

Where are you two headed?

A formation master stepped forward to inquire.

"Great Desert City."

As Gu Sheng spoke, he took out two mid-grade spirit stones from his storage ring and handed them over.

Xie Qingxuan hurriedly grabbed his sleeve.

"Young Master Gu, this is too precious, I'll take it myself."

"It doesn't matter."

Gu Sheng interrupted her and handed the spirit stone to the array master.

"Consider this a reward for helping me find that medicinal herb."

The formation master took the spirit stone, his eyes lighting up.

"Alright! Please stand in the center of the platform, both of you."

Xie Qingxuan stood in the teleportation array, her hands tightly gripping the Linglang Pavilion token, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"Young Master Gu, will we ever meet again?"

Sunlight streamed through the crystal dome above the teleportation array, casting dappled shadows on her face.

Gu Sheng looked at her expectant eyes and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"When I return from my training, I will definitely come to see you if I have the time."

He paused and added.

"Remember, if you encounter any trouble, go to Linlang Pavilion."

Xie Qingxuan nodded vigorously, her eyes glistening with tears.

"I'm waiting for you."

The array master began chanting incantations, and the runes on the teleportation array lit up one by one, gradually enveloping Xie Qingxuan's figure in blue and white light.

Just as the light was about to completely engulf her, Gu Sheng saw her lips move slightly, as if she were saying something, but her voice was drowned out by the hum of the array.

The light faded, and the platform was empty.

Gu Sheng stood there, and in his daze, he could still smell the faint fragrance of orchids on Xie Qingxuan's body.

"Kid, stop daydreaming, it's time to get down to business."

The voice of the innate spiritual embryo resounded in my mind.

"The trip to southern Xinjiang cannot be delayed."

Gu Sheng snapped out of his thoughts and turned to walk towards another array master.

"Go to Nanyan City." After several teleportations, Gu Sheng finally arrived at Lie Ri City, the largest city in the southern part of the Eastern Wilderness.

As he stepped out of the teleportation array, the wave of heat hitting him made him squint slightly.

The architectural style of Sun City is completely different from that of Wilderness City. The houses are mostly crimson red with pointed roofs, and the people on the streets are dressed in brighter colors. The air is filled with the aroma of various spices and herbs, and the distant sounds of camel bells and the shouts of merchants can be faintly heard.

"Young master, would you like a guide?"

A man named Zhao San, dressed in a brown short-sleeved shirt, came up to them with a fawning smile on his face.

Gu Sheng glanced at him.

This martial artist was in his early twenties, with a cultivation level of around the seventh level of Body Tempering. He had an ordinary iron sword hanging at his waist and appeared to be a local.

"Are you familiar with Sun City?"

Gu Sheng asked.

"Of course! I grew up in Sun City, and there's no place in the city I don't know."

Zhao San patted his chest and guaranteed it.

"Young master, please ask whatever you wish to know!"

Gu Sheng nodded.

"Let me first tell you about the basic situation of Sun City."

The two walked and talked.

Zhao San was eloquent and quickly explained the situation in Lie Ri City.

This is the largest city in the southern part of the Eastern Wilderness, guarded by two powerful kings, King Blazing Sun and King Zhennan. It is an important gateway to the Southern Frontier, a place of thriving commerce and a melting pot of all sorts of people.

"Young master, are you here to attend the 'Southern Li Grand Gathering' three months from now?"

Zhao San asked tentatively.

"I heard that the rewards for this grand event are very generous, and even King-level cultivation techniques might appear!"

Gu Sheng neither confirmed nor denied, but instead asked a question.

Have you ever heard of a sect called 'Jade Capital Gate'?

Zhao San scratched his head.

"Yujing Gate? I don't think I've ever heard of it. But if you need it, I can go and inquire about it."

Gu Sheng took out a low-grade spirit stone from his pocket and tossed it to him.

"Find me a quiet place to stay, and also help me find out about the Jade Capital Sect. As long as the information is reliable, you'll be rewarded with spirit stones."

Zhao San nodded repeatedly, as if pounding garlic.

"Rest assured, sir! I will contact all the brothers immediately and report back as soon as I have any news!"

Gu Sheng said no more and turned to walk towards the gate of Wangyue Pavilion.

The two guards at the gate had sharp eyes. After scanning him and sensing his restrained yet unfathomable aura, they immediately respectfully made way for him.

Upon entering the lobby, a delicate sandalwood fragrance wafts towards you.

The floor is paved with fine jade bricks, so shiny they reflect light like a mirror; the walls are adorned with calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, each piece imbued with a unique artistic conception; and the ceiling is inlaid with hundreds of luminous pearls, emitting a soft glow even in the daytime.

"Sir, are you looking for a place to stay?"

Behind the counter, a kind-looking middle-aged man asked with a smile.

Gu Sheng took out a jade pendant from his pocket and gently placed it on the counter.

The jade plaque was entirely emerald green, and the front was carved with three auspicious cloud patterns, which were the symbol of the identity of the three masters of Linlang Pavilion.

The middle-aged man's pupils contracted slightly, and his attitude immediately became even more respectful.

"So you are a distinguished guest of Linlang Pavilion! My apologies. May I ask what kind of accommodations the Pavilion Master would like?"

"For a quieter place, it's best to bring a spirit-gathering array."

Gu Sheng's voice was flat.

"What a coincidence! Courtyard No. 3 in the Heavenly section is vacant. It's a private courtyard with a high-grade spirit-gathering array, a pill-refining room, and a meditation room."

The middle-aged man took out a sandalwood plaque from the drawer and presented it with both hands.

"This is the key to the courtyard gate's restriction. You only need to inject spiritual power to make it yours."

Gu Sheng took the wooden plaque, tapped it lightly with his fingertip, and a faint light flashed, revealing a faint pattern on the plaque.

"The room rate is ten mid-grade spirit stones per day. How long do you plan to stay, sir?"

"Let's set it for seven days first."

Gu Sheng casually tossed a brocade pouch, which landed on the counter with a heavy thud.

The middle-aged man opened it and found seventy mid-grade spirit stones neatly arranged inside, their spiritual energy so rich it was almost tangible.

His smile widened.

"Thank you for your patronage, sir! Please feel free to ask if you need anything."

Gu Sheng said no more and turned to walk towards the inner courtyard.

Once his figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, the middle-aged man's smile immediately vanished.

He winked at a corner, and a dark figure quietly followed Gu Sheng.

In a corner of the lobby, Zhao San was waiting anxiously.

The middle-aged man waved to him, and Zhao San immediately jogged over.

"Well done."

The middle-aged man took something out of his sleeve and stuffed it into Zhao San's hand.

"This is your reward."

Zhao San looked down and almost cried out in surprise—it was a high-grade spirit stone! He had never seen such a valuable treasure in his entire life!
"This is too much."

Zhao San stammered, but his hand remained tightly gripping the spirit stone.

The middle-aged man sneered.

"Take it. Remember, you must not mention what happened today to anyone."

Zhao San nodded repeatedly, hid the spirit stone in the most concealed hidden bag, pressed his chest, and then left with profuse thanks.

Meanwhile, Gu Sheng had arrived at the No. 3 courtyard of the Heavenly Class.

The courtyard gate is simple and elegant, with several bamboo stalks planted on both sides. A gentle breeze blows, and the bamboo leaves rustle, which has a subtle calming effect on the mind.

He affixed the wooden sign to the groove on the door, and the gate slid open silently.

The courtyard is exquisitely laid out, with artificial hills and flowing water, pavilions and towers, exuding elegance everywhere.

The main house is spacious and bright, and the furniture is all made of top-grade spirit wood; in the quiet room, a complex spirit-gathering array is carved on the ground, with five mid-grade spirit stones inlaid at the array's core, radiating a rich spiritual energy.

Gu Sheng nodded in satisfaction, took off his cloak and hung it on the clothes rack, revealing a face with distinct features.

He looked to be around thirty years old, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a high nose bridge. The most striking feature was a scar on his left eyebrow, which added to his menacing appearance.

"Finally, I can cultivate properly."

Gu Sheng let out a long sigh, sat cross-legged in the center of the spirit-gathering array, formed hand seals, and began to circulate his cultivation technique.

As he breathed, the spirit-gathering array gradually lit up, and the spiritual energy in the air converged on him like rivers flowing into the sea.

The spiritual energy within Gu Sheng's body circulated and coursed through his meridians.

He could feel that the fatal acupoint of the first meridian had been opened, and now he was preparing to attack the second one.

"If we can find someone from the Jade Capital Gate..."

Gu Sheng thought to himself.

"Perhaps we don't need to risk going deep into southern Xinjiang."

I was so engrossed in my cultivation that I lost track of time, and before I knew it, dusk had fallen.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window lattice, casting dappled light and shadow in the quiet room.

Gu Sheng slowly finished his practice, feeling the abundant spiritual energy within his body, and nodded in satisfaction.

Just then, a fluctuation suddenly came from the gate's security system.

Gu Sheng frowned slightly, got up and walked out of the quiet room.

Standing outside the courtyard gate was a thin, middle-aged man dressed in the attire of the manager of Wangyue Pavilion, his face plastered with a fawning smile.

"I apologize for disturbing your peaceful meditation."

The middle-aged man bowed with his hands clasped, but his eyes darted around aimlessly in the courtyard.

"I am Manager Liu from Wangyue Pavilion. I have come to ask if there is anything you need, sir?"

Gu Sheng said coldly.

"No."

Manager Liu was not giving up and stepped forward, lowering his voice.

"Since you are new here, you may not be aware of the unique services offered by our Moon Gazing Pavilion."

He rubbed his hands together, revealing a smile that any man would understand.

"The pavilion houses a group of talented and beautiful female martial artists who are not only proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but also skilled in dual cultivation techniques, which greatly benefit their cultivation."

"No need."

Gu Sheng interrupted him, his voice turning colder.

Manager Liu's smile froze on his face; he was still unwilling to give up.

"My lord, please don't be in such a hurry to refuse. These women have all been carefully selected, and some of them are from the southern border and are skilled in..."

I said it wasn't necessary.

A cold glint flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes, and an aura of pressure inadvertently leaked out.

Manager Liu felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave; cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he retreated repeatedly. (End of Chapter)