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

Xia Wuyou's wailing stopped abruptly, and he immediately got up from the ground with astonishing speed.

He hastily wiped his face with his sleeve, instantly suppressing all his exaggerated emotions. Apart from his still slightly red eyes, his face had regained some of its respect and shrewdness. However, beneath that respect was an uncontrollable anticipation and nervousness.

"Yes, yes, Your Excellency, please forgive me. I was out of line."

Xia Wuyou bowed and smiled apologetically, asking cautiously.

"I wonder what instructions Your Excellency has for me? I, Xia Wuyou, have been stationed here for ten years and have some knowledge of the situation within a radius of several hundred miles. I will certainly do my utmost to serve Your Excellency!"

Gu Sheng took back the token and said calmly.

“I am not a special envoy of the Grand Secretariat; I am merely passing through this place by chance, and I did not come here for you.”

Upon hearing this, Xia Wuyou's expectant light dimmed considerably, but her gaze toward Gu Sheng remained extremely respectful.

Holding the Pavilion Master's Order, even if not a special envoy, he must be an extremely important figure in the main pavilion, whose status is far beyond that of a mere exiled branch manager.

"I see."

Xia Wuyou quickly replied.

"Even so, if you have any requests, sir, I, Xia Wuyou, will gladly die for you! What does sir require? Although our shop is located in a remote area, we have some treasures..."

"I need detailed information about the depths of the Boundless Ancient City, especially the area surrounding the Thousand Souls Hall and the Burial Valley of Souls. The more detailed the better."

Gu Sheng interrupted him and stated his purpose directly.

When Xia Wuyou heard that Gu Sheng was not a special envoy, the glimmer of hope in her eyes dimmed considerably, but her respect remained undiminished, and she bowed even lower.

"Yes, yes, I understand! Rest assured, sir, we do indeed have information about the Thousand Souls Palace and the area surrounding the Burial Valley! It's all collected and verified bit by bit over the years, and it's a hundred times more detailed than those mass-produced materials outside!"

He immediately turned around and shouted at a shop assistant behind the counter who was also stunned by the sudden turn of events.

"What are you all standing around for! Hurry up and go to the inner vault, and get the jade slip sealed with 'Sinking Star Wood' on top of cabinet number three! Be quick!"

The shop assistant snapped out of his daze and scrambled to the back of the shop.

Xia Wuyou put on a smile again and turned to Gu Sheng.

"Please wait a moment, my lord. The jade slip will arrive shortly. Besides the information, my lord is venturing deep into the ruins of the ancient city, where dangers are ever-present. Would you like to prepare any other items? Pills, protective talismans, or a suitable weapon?"

Although our shop is small, we still have some hidden gems. Please feel free to ask!

Gu Sheng paused for a moment, then said.

"Prepare three days' worth of 'Bigu Pills,' of the highest quality. Ten bottles of 'Rejuvenation Pills,' also of the highest quality. Twenty 'Heart-Cleansing Talismans' and twenty 'Protective Talismans,' the higher the grade, the better."

Prepare another detailed topographical map, from the outer perimeter of the ancient city to its depths, marking all known monster lairs, energy turbulence zones, and recent anomalies; the more recent the better.

"No problem! Leave it to me!"

Xia Wuyou patted his chest and readily agreed, then rubbed his hands together, his face showing a fawning yet pitiful expression.

"My lord... you see, although you are not a special envoy, you hold the Pavilion Master's token, and your status is extremely esteemed."

"Could...could you, at your convenience, mention to Miss that...that Xia Wuyou has worked diligently in this awful place for ten years, and while she may not have achieved anything remarkable, she has certainly put in the hard work, and she longs to be transferred back to Great Wilderness City, even if it's just to be a janitor!"

As he spoke, his eyes reddened again.

"My lord, you're venturing into such a dangerous place. You must have someone to run errands for you, right? Although my cultivation is rudimentary, I am still at the late stage of the Sect Realm and am quite familiar with these ancient city ruins. How about... how about I accompany you and serve you faithfully?"

Gu Sheng glanced at him, his tone flat and indifferent.

"No need. Just prepare the documents and items. I'll come and pick them up first thing tomorrow morning."

Xia Wuyou's expectation completely vanished, but she dared not disobey in the slightest and could only nod repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, yes! Your subordinate obeys! Tomorrow morning, everything will be ready, and we will await your arrival!"

Gu Sheng said no more and turned to walk out of the store.

Gu Yuan was still immersed in the shocking scene of Manager Xia kneeling and wailing, his mind buzzing. It wasn't until Gu Sheng took a few steps that he suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly jogged to catch up.

Stepping out of the Linglang Pavilion, the hustle and bustle of the market outside returned to his ears, and Gu Yuan finally felt a sense of reality return.

He secretly glanced at Gu Sheng beside him, and felt that the mystery surrounding this "big brother" had deepened.

Even Manager Xia, a late-stage Grandmaster, was so frightened that he knelt down and begged for mercy, and he even possessed that so-called "Pavilion Master's Token"...

Gu Yuan's heart pounded, and he dared not think any further.

"Find an inn to stay in."

Gu Sheng's voice interrupted Gu Yuan's reverie.

"Ah? Oh! An inn!"

Gu Yuan quickly agreed, his mind racing.

"Brother, there are several inns in the camp, and they are all about the same in terms of basic conditions. However, I suggest going to the 'Laifu Inn' in the north."

"Why?"

Gu Sheng asked.

"Because the innkeeper is said to be a senior in the Heavenly Martial Realm!"

Gu Yuan lowered his voice, his tone filled with reverence.

"Although no one has ever seen him make a move, that's what everyone says. With him in charge, the risk of attacks by 'remnants of ancient martial arts practitioners' within a hundred feet of the inn at night will be greatly reduced!"

"The remnant soul of an ancient martial artist?"

Gu Sheng's eyes flickered slightly.

"Correct!"

Gu Yuan nodded vigorously, his face showing lingering fear.

"This is one of the most terrifying things in the Boundless Ancient City at night! It is said to be formed from the lingering obsession of a powerful being who perished during the ancient war, mixed with the chaotic energy of this place."

They have no consciousness, only a killing instinct, and they retain some of their combat experience and martial arts skills from their previous lives, making them extremely powerful! Most importantly, they ignore physical defenses and specialize in attacking the soul!

A remnant soul at the early stage of the Grandmaster Realm often requires three or four martial artists of the same realm to join forces in order to barely resist or drive it away. In places without powerful figures present, it's not uncommon for remnant souls to sneak into houses at night and drain one's soul.

He paused and added.

"Therefore, the prices of inns in the camp vary drastically depending on whether there is a powerful figure in charge. Although Laifu Inn is more expensive, it is safer."

"Let's go to Laifu Inn."

Gu Sheng made the decision directly.

"You can stay here too, I'll cover the expenses."

Gu Yuan was taken aback, then overjoyed.

"Thank you so much, brother! Thank you so much, brother!"

Being able to stay for free in a safe inn with a Heavenly Martial Realm expert in charge is like a pie falling from the sky!
He quickly led the way.

"This way, please, brother!"

The two walked through the still bustling market and camp, and arrived at a relatively secluded area to the north.

A three-story stone and wood building stands before you, with a slightly worn wooden plaque hanging at the entrance that reads "Laifu Inn".

Consistent with the rugged style of the camp, but significantly larger in scale, the inn was guarded by two composed men with sharp eyes, both at the peak of the Earth Martial Realm. Entering the inn's lobby, one finds it quite spacious, furnished with over a dozen rough wooden tables, where many martial artists are already eating or conversing quietly. The air is thick with the mingled smells of wine, meat, and sweat.

Behind the counter, a gaunt old man with a goatee and shrewd eyes was fiddling with an abacus. His aura was restrained, but the pressure he exuded was even stronger than that of the two guards at the door. He was clearly a cultivator at the Grandmaster level!
A quick-handed waiter in a gray short jacket came up to us with a professional smile on his face.

"Two guests, do you want to be a top-notch person or stay in a hotel?"

His gaze swept quickly over Gu Sheng, a subtle scrutiny in his eyes. When he saw Gu Yuan, dressed in shabby clothes and with low cultivation level, behind Gu Sheng, his eyes showed obvious surprise and confusion. Clearly, it was quite rare for Gu Sheng, with his air of importance, to bring a low-level martial artist like Gu Yuan to stay at an inn.

"Check in, two superior rooms."

Gu Sheng said directly.

"Alright! A superior room costs ten low-grade spirit jades a day, so two rooms would cost twenty."

The guy quoted a price, which was indeed expensive for the camp.

Gu Sheng casually took out twenty low-grade spirit jades and placed them on the counter, then asked.

"Have you had a meal?"

"There are some!"

The shopkeeper put away the spirit jade, his smile becoming even warmer.

"Our shop offers freshly hunted 'Ironclad Rhinoceros' meat, stewed with 'Red Sun Grass,' a great way to replenish qi and blood! We also have 'Gentle Breeze Rabbit' meat stir-fried with 'Jade Bamboo Shoots,' tender and delicious! For staple food, we have Spirit Valley Rice and meat patties. What do you think, sir?"

"Two portions for each person, and deliver them to the room. Also, prepare enough dry food and water for three days."

Gu Sheng gave the instructions.

"Understood! I'll arrange it for you right away!"

The waiter noted it down and handed Gu Sheng two wooden plaques engraved with room numbers.

"Rooms No. 3 and No. 4, the two innermost rooms on the left on the third floor, quiet!"

Gu Sheng took the wooden plaque and led the still somewhat reserved Gu Yuan up the stairs.

The stairs and corridors were paved with thick wooden planks, which made a slight creaking sound when stepped on.

The third floor was indeed much quieter. At the end of the corridor were two rooms with signs that read "Tian San" and "Tian Si".

Pushing open the door to room number three, the interior was much better than Gu Yuan had expected.

The room wasn't big, but it was clean and tidy, with a wooden bed, a square table, two chairs, and a wooden basin stand in the corner.

The windows face north, away from the hustle and bustle of the camp. Although simple, it was considered luxurious in this ruined camp.

Soon, the waiter brought over steaming hot food.

Two large earthenware bowls: one contains braised rhinoceros meat, glistening with oil and exuding a rich meaty aroma and a faint herbal scent; the other contains stir-fried bamboo shoots with tender rabbit meat, its fragrance irresistible.

There were also two large bowls of crystal-clear, spiritually imbued Linggu rice.

"Please enjoy your meal, sir. Your food and water will be served shortly."

The waiter put down the items and left.

Gu Yuan looked at the two obviously expensive dishes on the table, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

The Ironclad Rhinoceros is a demonic beast of the Grand Realm, and the Crimson Sun Grass is one of the main ingredients for refining Qi and Blood Pills. The Gentle Breeze Rabbit and Jade Bamboo Shoots also contain spiritual energy. The cost of this meal is probably equivalent to his usual expenses for ten or half a month.

"Eat."

Gu Sheng sat down at the table, picked up his chopsticks, and spoke in a calm tone.

"Huh? I...I want some too?"

Gu Yuan was somewhat flattered and pointed to the other one.

"Ah."

Gu Sheng had already started eating, his movements relaxed.

Gu Yuan no longer hesitated, thanked him, sat down opposite him, picked up his chopsticks, and carefully put a piece of armored rhinoceros meat into his mouth.

The meat melted in his mouth, and a surge of hot and pure energy instantly spread through his body, making him feel warm all over and relieving much of the fatigue from his day's journey.

He then tasted a bite of stir-fried rabbit with bamboo shoots; it was fresh, fragrant, crisp, and tender, and its spiritual energy gently nourished his meridians.

The grains of Linggu rice are plump and full, containing a spiritual energy far exceeding that of ordinary food.

He ate very quickly, almost wolfing it down. On the one hand, he was really hungry, and on the other hand, these foods containing spiritual energy were too rare for a low-level martial artist like him, so he couldn't bear to waste a single bite.

The internal energy seemed to become more active under the nourishment of the food.

Gu Sheng ate slowly and gracefully, as if he were simply enjoying an ordinary meal.

When Gu Yuan had finished most of the food in his bowl, felt a warm sensation in his stomach, and even felt a slight loosening of the bottleneck of the second level of the Earth Martial Realm that had been stagnant for a long time, Gu Sheng put down his chopsticks.

He picked up the rough pottery teapot on the table, poured himself a glass of water, and calmly looked at Gu Yuan, who was still engrossed in eating across from him.

"Have your ancestors made a living here for generations?"

Gu Sheng's voice wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap that exploded in Gu Yuan's ears.

Gu Yuanzheng's chopsticks, which were holding a piece of rabbit meat, suddenly stopped in mid-air. He looked up, his mouth still full of food, and stared blankly at Gu Sheng.

"...Huh? What did you say, brother?"

Gu Sheng picked up his water glass, took a sip, and his eyes were deep, as if they could see into people's hearts.

"You said your ancestors have made a living in this area for generations, and you know some things about the ancient city of Wuya."

"Yes...yes."

Gu Yuan answered instinctively, but his heart began to race.

“Your foundation is weak and your true qi is impure. It is obvious that you have forcibly advanced to the second level of the Earth Martial Realm by relying on elixirs.”

Gu Sheng's tone was calm and even, yet every word he spoke was like a needle.

“Any martial artist in this camp with some family background or heritage would not have such a weak foundation. If your family had a martial arts lineage, they would never have let you train to this state.”

Gu Yuan's face turned pale instantly, and his hand holding the chopsticks trembled slightly.

Gu Sheng continued, his gaze sharp as a knife.

"More importantly, the cultivation method you practice has an obscure and unpredictable operating path, carrying an aura of coldness and death, which is definitely not the common cultivation method circulating in the world today. It seems to be... something dug out from some ominous place deep in these ruins."

pat!

Gu Yuan could no longer hold onto the chopsticks and they fell to the table with a crisp sound.

He froze in his chair, his mouth slightly open, forgetting to chew the food that was stuffed into his mouth, his eyes filled with unparalleled shock and deep-seated fear!

His biggest secret was seen through by the other party at a glance!
Gu Yuan froze in his chair, his face ashen, his eyes swirling with fear.

His (or her) biggest secret, the one he (or she) relied on for survival, was completely exposed by the person in front of him in just a few words!

The other person's gaze was calm, yet it seemed to possess a power that could see through everything, leaving her nowhere to hide.

"you you……"

Gu Yuan's voice was dry and strained, making it difficult for him to speak coherently. (End of Chapter)