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

However, Xia Fuqu's trip to the southern border, and the deals she might propose later, are fraught with unknown risks. This woman is cunning and cannot be entirely trusted.

As he pondered, he walked through a garden filled with spiritual plants.

The garden is filled with exotic flowers and rare herbs, and is shrouded in mist, making it an extremely beautiful place.

Just as he was about to leave the spirit plant garden and step onto the main road leading to the teleportation array—

"oops!"

A delicate cry, filled with pain and anger, rang out!

A figure suddenly rushed out from a side path and bumped right into Gu Sheng, who was deep in thought!

Gu Sheng swayed slightly, but then steadied himself.

The figure cried out in surprise, staggered backward from the impact, and almost fell!
Gu Sheng looked closely and saw that the person he bumped into was a young woman dressed in the robes of a true disciple of the Holy Academy.

The woman had a slender figure, a beautiful face, and a cool yet heroic air about her.

At this moment, she covered her smooth forehead with one hand, where a small bump was clearly bulging. Her delicate eyebrows were furrowed, and her eyes were filled with pain and anger.

"You! Can't you watch where you're going?!"

The woman raised her head, her voice filled with anger, and looked at Gu Sheng.

But when her gaze fell upon Gu Sheng's calm and composed face, and the silent, chilling figure behind him, the anger in her eyes froze instantly, replaced by surprise and... fear.
Gu Sheng also saw the other person clearly. This woman's aura was not weak; she had clearly reached the sixth level of the Sect Realm!
Moreover, judging from his attire and the jade pendant of true teachings hanging from his waist, he clearly held a high position in the Holy Academy.

"Feel sorry."

Gu Sheng's voice was flat.

"I was distracted and didn't notice."

The woman covered her forehead, looking at Gu Sheng's calm eyes and feeling the unfathomable aura emanating from Ying. Her anger dissipated considerably.

She lowered her hand, revealing a clearly visible red, swollen bump on her forehead, and her tone softened.

"Never mind, I was just walking too fast and didn't watch where I was going."

Be more careful next time.

After she finished speaking, she didn't linger. She hurriedly walked past Gu Sheng and left quickly, her figure soon disappearing into the mist of the Spirit Plant Garden.

Gu Sheng watched the direction the woman had left, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly. This woman… seemed vaguely familiar?
But I can't remember where I've seen it before.

Moreover, the apprehension she revealed in that fleeting glance seemed to be more than just because of Ying's aura...

He shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it. Right now, there were more important things to do.

He started walking and continued towards the teleportation array.

The shadowy pursuers continued to stalk from afar, like lurking venomous snakes.

On the path outside the Sacred Spirit Plant Garden, Gu Sheng watched the departing young female disciple's back as she hurried away, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

At the moment of impact, he clearly sensed the tenacious counterforce that erupted from the other's body!

That physical strength is far beyond what an ordinary sixth-level martial artist could possess! It's even... faintly approaching the level of a Golden Body Realm body cultivator!
Moreover, that beautiful yet spirited face always seemed somewhat familiar to him, as if he had seen it somewhere before, but he couldn't quite place it.

What caught his attention even more was the fleeting apprehension in the other person's eyes when they saw him, a apprehension that wasn't merely due to the shadow... something else seemed to be hidden deep within those eyes.

“Xiao Mengling…”

Gu Sheng silently recited the name that had just appeared on the jade pendant at the other person's waist.

He didn't recognize all the disciples of the Holy Academy. This woman seemed somewhat special.

He shook his head, suppressing those thoughts for the time being.

Right now, there are more important things to do. Xiao Beixuan's bounty is like a sword hanging over his head; those around him could face danger at any moment.

Gu Yuanyuan is safe for the time being under Tantai Xueli's protection.

But Gu Ningshuang... she cultivates alone in the Holy Academy's Xuanmen. Although she has Shen Qingtan to take care of her, Shen Qingtan is in an abnormal state now and may not be reliable!
The frost must be moved to a safer location!

With his mind made up, Gu Sheng didn't linger. He determined the direction and strode quickly toward Shen Qingtan's residence in the Holy Academy.

The shadow is like the most loyal shadow, following silently.

Meanwhile, deep within the sacred realm, in a secluded valley shrouded in a pale purple spiritual mist.

Xiao Mengling, clutching the still slightly red and swollen bump on her forehead, quickly passed through the valley entrance barrier and arrived at an elegant courtyard nestled among purple bamboo groves. The courtyard gate was ajar, and she pushed it open and entered.

The courtyard is quiet and elegant, with bluestone paving the ground and several clumps of purple bamboo swaying in the wind.

A beautiful woman dressed in an elegant moon-white dress, with silver hair flowing like a waterfall, is sitting at a stone table in the courtyard, painting.

She possessed a gentle and serene temperament, seemingly blending seamlessly with her surroundings, yet subtly exuding an indescribable depth and majesty.

"Master!"

Xiao Mengling walked closer, bowed respectfully, and spoke with a hint of grievance in her voice.

"Disciple has returned."

The silver-haired beauty did not look up; her gaze remained focused on the drawing paper in front of her, her brushstrokes flowing like dragons and snakes, outlining the contours of mountains and rivers.

Her voice was gentle, like a clear spring flowing.

"How is your comprehension of the first three volumes of the mental cultivation method?"

"Reporting to Master, I have thoroughly understood the essential meaning of the first three volumes of the mental cultivation method."

Xiao Mengling quickly replied, then her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

"However... the fourth volume, 'Guicang,' is profound and difficult to understand, and I... I still cannot comprehend its meaning."

"Return to the Tibetan ..."

The silver-haired beauty paused slightly with her pen, then continued sketching, her voice remaining calm.

"Conceal your sharpness and return to simplicity. You can't force things; just let nature take its course. When the time is right, things will fall into place naturally."

"Yes, disciple, keep this in mind."

Xiao Mengling responded respectfully, but her eyes still held a hint of confusion.

At this moment, the silver-haired beauty put down her paintbrush, picked up a damp silk handkerchief from the stone table, and gently wiped the ink stains from her fingertips.

She then raised her head and looked at Xiao Mengling, her gaze gentle yet profound.

What happened to your forehead?

Xiao Mengling subconsciously touched the small bag, her face showing embarrassment.

"Just now... just now outside the spirit plant garden, I accidentally bumped into someone."

"Oh?"

The silver-haired beauty had a faint smile in her eyes, as if she already knew everything.

She didn't ask any further questions, but instead gently touched a corner of the newly completed painting with her clean fingertips.

On the drawing paper, the originally outlined illusory mountains and rivers instantly became solid!

Even more surprisingly, on the banks of those mountains, a tall figure gradually became clearer, transforming from a blur to a tangible form!
The figure had a cold and stern face and sharp eyes; it was none other than Gu Sheng!
"Master! This...this is?!"

When Xiao Mengling saw the person in the painting, her eyes widened instantly, and she exclaimed in shock! Wasn't that the person who had bumped into her just now?!

“Last night, while observing the stars, I had a sudden inspiration, which led me to a dream where I glimpsed the secrets of heaven.”

The silver-haired beauty spoke calmly, as if she were talking about something trivial.

"Seeing that you and this person seemed to have some connection, I casually sketched it."

She gazed at Gu Sheng's figure in the painting, her eyes deep and unfathomable.

"This child... has a unique destiny, entangled with karma, and is no ordinary person. Whether associating with him will bring fortune or misfortune remains to be seen. Mengling, you need to... be very careful."

Looking at the lifelike Gu Sheng in the painting, Xiao Mengling recalled the terrifying physical strength he had emanated from the other party during their brief contact and his calm yet seemingly all-seeing eyes, and her heart was filled with turmoil!
The master actually used a dream to glimpse the secrets of heaven and even specially drew this person!
Who is he? !

"Master...this disciple..."

Xiao Mengling was deeply troubled.

The silver-haired beauty gently raised her hand, stopping her from speaking.

Her gaze shifted to the outside of the courtyard, as if piercing through layers of space and landing in some distant direction.

"Tomorrow, a secret realm will open. Deep within the realm lies a fragment of the 'Map of Mountains and Rivers' left behind by a senior from the Boundless Holy Land. This map may be helpful for my understanding of the 'Return to the Source' chapter."

She looked at Xiao Mengling.

"Tomorrow at Chenshi (7-9 AM), that girl Fuqu will lead people to open that secret realm. You will go with her and wait for an opportunity... to retrieve the tattered scroll for your master."

"A fragment of the 'Map of Mountains and Rivers'? Senior Sister Xia has opened a secret realm?"

Xiao Mengling was startled and quickly replied.

"Yes! This disciple will do his best!"

"Just do your best."

The silver-haired beauty nodded slightly, her gaze returning to Gu Sheng's figure in the painting, her voice ethereal. "The painting has its own place to belong; forcing it... may not bring blessings."

Xiao Mengling seemed to understand but not quite, but dared not ask any more questions and could only respectfully agree.

Shen Qingtan's residence is located in the Xuanmen area of ​​the Holy Academy.

This is a quiet and elegant courtyard with several bamboo stalks planted in it, and a small pavilion standing among the bamboo shadows.

At this moment, inside the pavilion, three women are sitting around a stone table.

Shen Qingtan was still dressed in green, with a bronze mask covering her face. Her aura was deep and composed, but there seemed to be a subtle weariness between her brows.

Gu Ningshuang changed into the elegant attire of a disciple of the Holy Academy. She was slender and graceful, with a gentle yet aloof temperament, and was whispering something to Shen Qingtan.

Qin Yurou was also present, her face showing worry, and she occasionally chimed in with a few words.

"Sister Qingtan, is Senior Brother Shen... really alright?"

Gu Ningshuang frowned slightly, her voice filled with worry.

"After he came out of quarantine, I only saw him once, and I felt... he had completely changed, he was such a stranger..."

Shen Qingtan remained silent for a moment, then spoke in a low voice from beneath the bronze mask.

"His affairs... I cannot interfere with them. The elders will make their own decisions. Ning Shuang, just focus on your cultivation and don't worry too much."

"But……"

Gu Ningshuang wanted to say something more.

Just then, light footsteps came from the courtyard gate.

The three women turned their heads to look at the same time.

Gu Sheng's figure appeared at the courtyard gate, with Ying standing behind him.

"elder brother?!"

When Gu Ningshuang saw Gu Sheng, she was first stunned, and then her eyes burst with an indescribable joy!

She suddenly stood up from the stone bench, rushed out of the pavilion, and ran towards Gu Sheng!

"Brother! You're back!"

Gu Ningshuang ran up to Gu Sheng, her face flushed with excitement, her eyes sparkling.

She looked Gu Sheng up and down, as if to make sure he was alright.

"Ah."

Gu Sheng looked at his sister, a rare gentleness appearing in his eyes.

He raised his hand and gently patted Gu Ningshuang's shoulder.

"I am fine."

"Senior Brother Gu!"

Qin Yurou also quickly stood up and bowed, her face showing concern.

Shen Qingtan remained seated in the pavilion, her gaze beneath her bronze mask fixed on Gu Sheng, and she nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Gu Sheng led Gu Ningshuang into the pavilion.

His gaze swept over the three women before finally settling on Shen Qingtan, and he got straight to the point.

“Miss Shen, I’m afraid I’ll have to entrust Ning Shuang to you for the time being.”

Shen Qingtan's eyes flashed.

"What happened?"

"Xiao Beixuan has offered a reward of one million high-grade spirit stones for my life."

Gu Sheng's voice was calm, yet tinged with coldness.

“I’m worried that he will be detrimental to Ning Shuang.”

"A million high-grade spirit stones?!"

Qin Yurou gasped, her face turning deathly pale! Gu Ningshuang also covered her mouth, her eyes filled with worry.

Shen Qingtan's eyes, hidden beneath the bronze mask, suddenly sharpened.

"He dares!"

"He's like a stray dog, acting without any scruples."

Gu Sheng said in a deep voice.

“Ning Shuang is in the Holy Academy, and although she is protected by the Xuanmen, there is no guarantee that there will be no oversights. I would like to ask you to take her away from the Holy Academy and to a safe place to avoid trouble for the time being.”

Shen Qingtan remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

“Okay. I will take her to ‘Medicine King Valley’.”

An elder, an old friend of mine, is stationed there; outsiders have absolutely no chance of getting in.

Medicine King Valley! It's one of the most prestigious alchemy holy sites in the Eastern Wilderness, holding a transcendent status and heavily guarded! It's definitely one of the safest places to go!

With a slight sense of calm, Gu Sheng flipped his wrist, and a warm, smooth jade pendant appeared in his palm. It was the same Spirit-Nourishing Quiet Room jade pendant that Tantai Xueli had given to Shen Qingtan earlier.

He handed the jade pendant to Shen Qingtan.

"This item might be useful to you. Consider it a small token of my appreciation."

Shen Qingtan looked at the jade pendant, feeling the rich spiritual energy contained within it, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She knew how precious this item was.

She did not refuse, but reached out and took it, saying solemnly.

"Don't worry. As long as I'm alive, Ning Shuang will be fine."

"elder brother……"

Gu Ningshuang looked at Gu Sheng, her eyes filled with reluctance and worry.

Gu Sheng rubbed her head, his voice low but firm.

"Stay with Sister Qingtan. I'll come pick you up after I finish what I'm doing."

Gu Ningshuang nodded vigorously, forcing herself not to let her tears fall.

"Yes! Brother, you must be careful!"

Qin Yurou watched this scene with mixed feelings. She was worried about Gu Ningshuang, concerned about Gu Sheng's situation, and deeply uneasy about Shen Qingyun.

The atmosphere in Shen Qingtan's courtyard pavilion was somber.

Gu Sheng entrusted Gu Ningshuang with the task, and Shen Qingtan agreed, preparing to take her to Medicine King Valley for temporary refuge.

Seeing Gu Ningshuang's reluctant expression, Qin Yurou felt a mix of emotions.

"Sister Qingtan, may I speak to you in private?"

Gu Sheng looked at Shen Qingtan and said in a deep voice.

Shen Qingtan nodded slightly, stood up, and led Gu Sheng to a secluded quiet room deep in the courtyard.

The shadow stood silently outside the quiet room, like the most loyal guard.

The door to the quiet room was closed, isolating it from outside noise. The interior was simply furnished, containing only a futon and a low table.

"Xiao Beixuan is offering a reward of one million high-grade spirit stones to take your life."

Shen Qingtan got straight to the point, her voice tinged with seriousness beneath her bronze mask.

"This matter has already spread in the dark market, and now there are quite a few people watching you."

Gu Sheng's expression remained unchanged.

"As expected."

Shen Qingtan looked at his calm face and continued.

"However, the three assassins at the Sect Realm that you encountered outside the teleportation array earlier were not Xiao Beixuan's doing."

"Oh?"

Gu Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly.

“How come you see?”

"Although Xiao Beixuan is arrogant, he has his own methods of doing things."

If he truly wanted to kill you, he wouldn't have sent only three Grandmaster-level experts, especially after you've already demonstrated considerable strength.

Shen Qingtan analyzed. (End of Chapter)