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

She stopped three steps in front of Gu Sheng and took a jade pendant carved with a nine-headed serpent pattern from her waist.

"As long as you agree to cooperate, we can discuss any conditions."

She placed the jade pendant on the table.

"This is a token of our clan. With this token, one can travel freely through the thirty-six grotto-heavens of the Southern Frontier."

Gu Sheng's gaze fell on the jade pendant, and his heart began to race.

The nine-headed serpent totem. This is the oldest symbol of the "Heavenly Serpent Clan" in Southern Xinjiang! No wonder she dared to say something like "borrowing the cave heaven."

"Two conditions."

Gu Sheng finally relented.

"First, I want to enter the Purple Cloud Divine Pool."

Miao Muqing didn't even frown.

"Yes. The Divine Pool can cure a martial artist's hidden ailments and strengthen their foundation, so it will definitely be useful to you."

"Secondly, I need an identity that allows me to travel freely in southern Xinjiang."

"make a deal."

Miao Muqing did not hesitate.

"After this is accomplished, you will be granted the status of a guest elder of our clan. Among the Seventy-Two Divine Sects, apart from the three major sects, the others will all give you some face."

Gu Sheng was startled.

Guest Elder? This is even better than he expected.

It seems that the sisters hold a higher status in the Celestial Serpent Clan than he had imagined.

"Pleasant to work with."

He stretched out his hand.

Miao Muqing did not shake hands with him, but suddenly bit her index finger and drew a blood-red rune in the air.

The rune hovered in mid-air, emitting a faint soul fluctuation.

"This is?"

Gu Sheng cautiously took a half step back.

"Soul Symbol".

Miao Muqing's face was slightly pale.

“My conscious time is limited, and the longer I am awake, the greater the damage to Ren’er’s soul will be. This talisman can resonate with my soul, so even if I am asleep, I can wake up immediately after you activate the talisman.”

Miao Muqing's voice gradually weakened, like a candle flame flickering in the wind, eventually going out.

Gu Sheng gazed at her slowly closing eyes, her long eyelashes casting a shadow in the candlelight.

He let out a soft breath and was about to get up when suddenly...
Those eyes opened again.

Gu Sheng froze, keenly sensing the sudden change in the person's demeanor.

If Miao Muqing was a deep, still pool, then the person before him was a mountain stream, even the light in her pupils became lively and vibrant.

"Huh? Who are you?"

The girl rubbed her eyes, her voice clear and crisp like a bell, a stark contrast to her previous composure.

Gu Sheng narrowed his eyes, and his soul power quietly spread out, enveloping the other party like a spider web.

Sure enough, their soul fluctuations were completely different, like two completely different people sharing one body.

"Miao Muxue?"

Gu Sheng asked tentatively.

The girl's eyes lit up.

"you know me?"

Then a look of realization dawned on his face.

"Oh, you were just talking to your sister, weren't you? She mentioned me to you?"

Gu Sheng nodded slightly.

“We just formed an alliance, and she will help me enter the Purple Cloud Cave.”

"I knew it!"

Miao Muxue clapped her hands and jumped excitedly off the bed, her bare feet making a crisp sound on the wooden floor.

"My sister never trusts people easily. The fact that she's allied with you means you must be very special!"

She circled around Gu Sheng, then suddenly leaned in so close that her nose almost touched his face.

"Let me see. Hmm, there are indeed remnants of my sister's unique abilities. Did she plant a soul talisman in you?"

Gu Sheng took a half step back without showing any emotion, secretly alarmed.

This girl may seem lively and carefree, but her senses are remarkably sharp.

"You and your sister share one body?"

Gu Sheng asked directly.

Miao Muxue tilted her head and suddenly giggled.

"Why, did it scare you?"

She skipped back to the bedside and sat down, swinging her legs.

"My name is Mu Xue, and my sister's name is Mu Qing. We are twin souls, and we've been like this since we were little!"

Gu Sheng noticed the tenderness in her eyes when she said the name "Mu Qing".

"Your sister said you would help me."

Gu Sheng said in a deep voice.

"of course!"

Miao Muxue patted her chest.

"What my sister promised is my business. However..."

She suddenly lowered her voice and said mysteriously.

"Don't tell my sister, but I actually think she's too rigid! She always has a long face, it's so boring!"

Gu Sheng's lips twitched slightly; the difference in their personalities was simply too great.

Just as Miao Muxue was about to continue complaining, the door was suddenly pushed open.

A burly man in black strode in, a short, black knife hanging at his waist, his eyes sharp as an eagle's.

"Miss!"

Upon seeing Gu Sheng, the man immediately placed his hand on the hilt of his knife, his murderous aura instantly surging forth.

"Who are you?"

"Miao Ren! Don't be impulsive!"

Miao Muxue quickly jumped up to stop him.

"This is my sister's ally, Gu Sheng!"

"Gu Sheng?"

The man named Miao Ren had a furrowed brow, but his murderous aura subsided slightly.

"That Gu Sheng from the Eastern Wilderness?"

Gu Sheng felt a chill run down his spine; it seemed his reputation had already spread.

Upon seeing Miao Muxue nod, Miao Ren immediately knelt on one knee.

"I have offended you! I am Miao Ren, one of the ten elite bodyguards under the command of the two young ladies, and I am ordered to protect their safety."

Gu Sheng sized up the respectful assassin, thinking to himself.

The Miao sisters must have a very special background to be able to train such loyal bodyguards.

"Have you heard of me?"

Gu Sheng asked directly.

Miao Ren stood up and said in a deep voice.

"On the way to Xiaguang City, I heard some rumors. It is said that Young Master Gu is a martial artist from the Eastern Wilderness, carrying a supreme treasure stolen from the Zhennan Prince's Mansion. Now many martial artists from the Eastern Wilderness are hunting you down."

A cold glint flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes.

Tang Qingyun, it really was you who spread the rumors!

Miao Muxue exclaimed in surprise.

"Wow! You really stole the treasure from the Prince of Zhennan's mansion?"

"Miss Mu Xue!"

Miao Ren quickly stopped him.

"Don't be rude!"

Gu Sheng sneered.

"If I truly possessed such a treasure, would I need to form an alliance with you to compete for the qualification of Zixia Cave Heaven?"

Miao Muxue stuck out her tongue.

"That's right."

She suddenly thought of something, and her eyes lit up.

"But since someone is chasing you, you need to disguise yourself!"

She took out a mask as thin as a cicada's wing from her bosom and handed it to Gu Sheng.

"Here, this is the 'Thousand Faces' I secretly brought from home. Wearing it will even change your aura, guaranteeing no one will recognize you!"

Miao Ren gasped.

"Miss! This is a treasure bestowed upon us by the head of the family!"

"Hey, can I borrow it for a bit?"

Miao Muxue waved her hand dismissively.

"Anyway, we're allies now, right, Gu Sheng?"

Gu Sheng took the mask; it was icy cold to the touch, and a faint spiritual energy seemed to flow through his fingertips.

He secretly compared the two and realized that this mask was indeed far superior to the disguise magic he had prepared. "Thank you."

Gu Sheng said briefly, then put the mask into his pocket.

Seeing that things had come to this point, Miao Ren could only sigh.

"The auction invitations have been prepared and will be held at Zixia Residence. We can go there in advance to familiarize ourselves with the environment."

Gu Sheng nodded.

"I have enough spirit stones to bid for a spot."

Miao Ren visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

“That’s excellent. To be honest, we didn’t bring many spirit stones with us on this trip. It’s good news for us that Young Master Gu can solve the quota problem on his own.”

Miao Muxue interjected.

"My sister said that the 'Dual Soul Flower' we need is in the Purple Cloud Cave, which can separate us. So we must succeed this time!"

Separate? Gu Sheng's heart skipped a beat; no wonder they valued it so much.

The three discussed some details, and then Miao Ren left the inn to make arrangements.

Only Gu Sheng and Miao Muxue remained in the room.

When will your sister wake up?

Gu Sheng asked.

Miao Muxue tilted her head and thought for a moment.

"It's before the auction starts at night. My sister said she'll wake up then to help you."

She suddenly lowered her voice.

Actually, I'm a little scared.

"afraid of what?"

"If we find the Twin Soul Flower, we will have to part ways."

Miao Muxue's eyes were filled with confusion.

"It's been like this since I was a child. I don't even know what it's like to live alone."

Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment.

"You two have a very good relationship."

"Of course!"

Miao Muxue regained her energy.

"Although my older sister always disciplines me, I know she loves me the most!"

She suddenly smiled mysteriously.

"Let me tell you a secret: whenever we're in danger, it's actually my older sister who shields me!"

Looking at this lively girl, Gu Sheng found it hard to believe that she was the same person as the composed Miao Muqing.

Two souls in one body—the world is indeed full of wonders.

"It's getting late, we should leave."

Gu Sheng stood up.

Miao Muxue jumped up.

"Okay! I'll go change my clothes, wait for me!"

A moment later, Miao Muxue came out dressed in a light purple outfit, with a silver ribbon tied around her waist, making her look heroic and dashing.

The two left the inn one after the other.

Outside Zixia Residence, the air was filled with the clamor of voices.

Gu Sheng stood in the crowd, looking up at the magnificent six-story building.

The entire Zixia Residence is made of amethyst stone, and it glows with a faint purple halo under the sunlight, like a sleeping giant beast crouching in the center of Xiaguang City.

Each brick and stone is engraved with intricate runes, faintly radiating a chilling pressure.

"As expected of a market town directly under the Zixia Divine Sect."

Gu Sheng sighed inwardly.

He looked around; the dark mass of people stretched as far as the eye could see.

Roughly estimated, there are at least 10,000 martial artists gathered here, among whom there are at least a thousand people with the aura of Earth Martial Realm or above, as numerous as stars.

Most of these martial artists were dressed in various styles of tight-fitting clothes, with various weapons on their waists or backs. Occasionally, a few elderly men with profound auras would walk by, and the surrounding crowd would unconsciously make way for them.

"I heard that a token from Zixia Cave Heaven will be appearing at this auction?"

"Shh, keep your voice down! How dare you say something like this in public?"

"Hehe, I can't afford it anyway, I'm just watching the show."

Hearing the intermittent sounds of conversation, Gu Sheng's lips curled into a slight smile.

Of these people, probably less than one percent are truly qualified to participate in the auction; most are just there for the fun of it or hoping to snag a bargain.

"Distinguished guests with admission passes, please present your jade tokens and follow me to the third floor to wait!"

A loud voice came from the entrance of Zixia Residence.

A middle-aged martial artist dressed in a purple robe stood on the steps, with three golden clouds embroidered on his chest, clearly the symbol of an inner disciple of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect.

Behind him, ten warriors dressed in the same attire stood on either side, maintaining order.

The crowd immediately stirred, with many people pushing forward, only to be pushed aside by the disciples of the Zixia Divine Sect using their internal energy.

Gu Sheng calmly took out the crystal-clear jade pendant from his pocket. In the sunlight, the pendant seemed to have a purple glow flowing inside.

As soon as he took it out, he immediately felt several burning gazes directed at him, many of them filled with greed.

"Young master, please follow me."

A young female martial artist quickly walked up to Gu Sheng and respectfully bowed.

Two silver clouds were embroidered on her purple robe, a symbol of elite outer disciples.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly and followed the female warrior through the crowd.

Wherever he went, the crowd automatically parted to make way, and many people cast envious glances.

Upon entering the first floor of Zixia Residence, Gu Sheng's eyes lit up.

Inside the spacious hall, hundreds of stalls were neatly arranged, displaying a dazzling array of spiritual medicines, weapons, and cultivation manuals on jade slips.

The air was filled with a faint scent of medicine and metal, and the cacophony of vendors' cries rose and fell.

"The first floor is a market where any martial artist can trade."

The female warrior explained as she walked.

"The second floor is exclusively for use by poison-wielding martial artists and is equipped with special protection."

Without pausing, she led Gu Sheng directly toward the central spiral staircase.

The staircase is carved from a single piece of amethyst, with intricate patterns engraved on each step, giving it a unique springy feel when stepped on.

At the entrance on the third floor, four powerful guards stood on either side, only allowing the female warrior to pass after she showed her token.

Upon entering the third-floor lobby, Gu Sheng immediately sensed a completely different atmosphere.

It's so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Nearly a hundred rosewood chairs are arranged in a fan shape, with each chair spaced about ten feet apart, providing ample privacy.

The dome is ten feet high, and the overall design is open-air, so you can see the elegant pavilions on the fourth floor that are covered by purple gauze curtains when you look up.

"Young master, your seat is in the middle of the third row."

The female warrior pointed to a location.

"The auction will begin in 15 minutes. You may rest here for now. Please feel free to call the waiter if you need anything."

Gu Sheng nodded his thanks, and the female warrior bowed and withdrew.

He walked slowly to his seat, observing his surroundings discreetly.

Most of the martial artists who were already seated had their auras contained, but the occasional glimpses of their power indicated that they were at least at the Heavenly Martial Realm.

There were faint figures moving about in the four-story pavilion; they must be important figures from Xiaguang City.

Just as Gu Sheng was about to sit down, a commotion suddenly broke out behind him.

"Get out of my way! Don't you have eyes? How dare you block Young Master Qi's path?"

Accompanied by arrogant shouts, a dozen or so martial artists dressed in uniform blue outfits roughly pushed through the crowd.

The leader was a young man with a sinister face, about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, wearing a magnificent gold-threaded purple robe, with a long sword inlaid with gemstones hanging at his waist.

The martial artists following behind him all exuded a sharp aura; they were all experts at the Heavenly Martial Realm.

"It's Qi Shaoling!"

Someone gasped in surprise.

"Shh, keep your voice down. This is the city lord's only son."

"I heard his aunt is the seventh elder of the Zixia Divine Sect."

Gu Sheng frowned slightly and stepped aside to make way.

Qi Shaoling strode forward, his arrogant gaze sweeping over everyone present. As he passed Gu Sheng, he suddenly stopped.

"Ok?"

Qi Shaoling narrowed his eyes and stared at Gu Sheng.

"A new face, who's from?"

Gu Sheng's expression remained unchanged.

"Just a rogue cultivator."

"Rogue cultivator?"

Qi Shaoling chuckled.

"A rogue cultivator dares to sit in the third row?"

He reached out to grab the jade pendant from Gu Sheng's hand.

"Let me see if it's fake!"

Just as tensions were about to rise, a clear, cold female voice came from behind. (End of Chapter)