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

Manipulating soul power remotely, especially the already limited wisp hidden within Nangong Yuexia's body, to engage in an invisible battle and contest with a powerful figure like the Ancestor of Immortality, is incredibly taxing on the mind and spirit, and the senses are extremely strained, almost comparable to a fierce battle.

He exhaled a long breath, preparing to regulate his breathing and recover.

Just then, the door to the quiet room was pushed open silently.

A figure walked in. The person was unremarkable in appearance, with a dark face, as if tanned from years of working in the fields, and a somewhat thin build. He wore a plain gray coarse cloth short jacket, looking exactly like a farmer who had just returned from the fields.

However, the aura that this seemingly ordinary "middle-aged man" unintentionally exuded made Gu Sheng, who had just experienced a series of changes and whose will was already as firm as a rock, instantly feel his hair stand on end and instinctively feel a strong sense of fear and vigilance from the depths of his soul!
This is absolutely a terrifying person!

The "middle-aged man" grinned, revealing a set of white teeth that contrasted sharply with his skin tone, and said with a hint of mockery and scrutiny.

"Kid, you've got some nerve."

Back when you destroyed my Five Poisons Sect branch and killed my disciples on the border, did you ever imagine that one day you would fall into the hands of the true master? And that you would be able to sleep soundly in my Five Poisons Sect headquarters, as if no one else is there?

The atmosphere in the quiet room became somewhat stagnant the moment the middle-aged man stepped in.

The herbs and incense in the air seemed to have stopped flowing.

Gu Sheng slowly stood up, his gaze calmly meeting the other person's seemingly ordinary eyes, which actually contained astonishing power. There was not much surprise on his face; he simply said indifferently.

"The Five Poisons Ancestor, Qi Diao has no predecessors. I have long admired him."

Qi Diaowu grinned, his dark face revealing neither joy nor anger. He walked over to a rattan chair, sat down, crossed his legs, and acted quite casually, as if he were a neighbor who had come to visit.

"Boy, stop with the nonsense. I've investigated our grudges thoroughly. It was my Five Poisons Sect's branch in the Eastern Wilderness that was blind and attacked your family first. It's perfectly reasonable for you to retaliate."

That settles the matter once and for all.

He waved his hand, appearing very magnanimous.

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng revealed a half-smile on his face.

"Senior's investigation is quite thorough. Fortunately, my father is unharmed. Otherwise, the matter between us today would not be resolved with a simple 'we are even'."

The arrogance in those words would likely enrage an ordinary person.

However, Qi Diao was not angry. Instead, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and he laughed heartily.

"Interesting! Kid, your temper suits my taste!"

However, after laughing, Qi Diaowu was the first to feel a little uncomfortable.

He found himself unable to see through the young man before him. The other man appeared young, but the calmness and profundity hidden deep in his eyes seemed to have been tempered by countless years, carrying a sense of calculation that even he found somewhat troublesome.

This feeling of being subtly restrained by a junior's imposing manner made him very uncomfortable.

He decided to stop beating around the bush and get straight to the point, his tone becoming more serious.

“Young Gu, let me speak frankly.”

"I rescued you this time for two reasons: first, to repay the favor of waking Yaoyao and preventing her from becoming a puppet of the Immortal Ghost; second, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Oh?"

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow slightly.

"What matter requires the great ancestor to go to such lengths, and to use the word 'seek'?"

"I want you to take Yaoyao safely to Zhongzhou."

Qi Diaowu stared into Gu Sheng's eyes and said, word by word.

"reason?"

Gu Sheng's words were concise and to the point.

Qi Diaowu did not answer directly, but instead asked a question in return, his eyes sharp as knives.

"Boy, how much do you know about Gu techniques? Back in the valley, you used your soul-shaking power to break my granddaughter's sea of ​​consciousness, and later you mentioned having some knowledge of Gu techniques. That can't be an exaggeration, can it?"

Gu Sheng remained calm and said matter-of-factly.

"I do know a little bit about it. By chance, I once obtained a copy of the ancient Gu technique, which is perhaps more complete than what is currently circulating in the Southern Border."

He paused, then uttered something startling.

"If the Five Poisons Sect is willing to swear allegiance to me, I will pass on a portion of it to you, which is not impossible."

These words were like a thunderbolt from the blue! The Five Poisons Sect, which was feared throughout the entire Southern Frontier, was swearing allegiance? Qi Diaowu's eyes flashed with a terrifying light, and his aura fluctuated for a moment. He was clearly shocked by this proposal, and even felt a momentary urge to join in.

But soon, that flutter of the heart was suppressed by a deeper composure, and he regained his composure, even with a hint of mockery.

"Kid, you've got big ambitions, and you're also quite patient."

They dare to offer such conditions.

He stopped dwelling on the matter, his expression turned serious, and he spoke solemnly.

“Since you have received an ancient inheritance, you should know about some special physiques. Yao Yao... is a newly awakened ‘Sacred Gu Spirit Body’.”

"Sacred Gu Spirit Body?"

A genuine look of surprise finally flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes. He looked Qi Diaowu up and down, as if confirming something, and then asked.

"Has it just awakened, or has it already completed its first advancement?"

"Naturally, it was only recently awakened."

Qi Diao Wu sighed.

"Ah."

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng let out an undisguised sneer.

"So that's how it is. No wonder you, Five Poisons Ancestor, were willing to risk a complete falling out with the Longevity Ancestor to forcibly bring me out. It wasn't entirely to repay that favor; it was more of a gamble, a gamble that I had a way to save your precious granddaughter, right?"

Qi Diao, having his thoughts exposed, showed no embarrassment but readily admitted it.

"good.

I have investigated you. You come from the Gu family of the Eastern Wilderness, and the Gu family has close ties with the Burning Heaven Holy Land of the Central Plains.

This is Yaoyao's only chance of survival; I have no choice but to gamble!

Gu Sheng picked up where he left off, his tone calm yet resolute.

"The Sacred Gu Spirit Body is a rare find, an unparalleled physique for cultivating Gu techniques."

However, fortune may be fraught with misfortune. If this constitution cannot find a Saint-level expert specializing in Fire Element cultivation before the age of thirty, and use their pure Yang Sacred Fire to assist in completing the first advancement of the spiritual body, it will trigger a backlash from the source of all the myriad Gu within the body. At that time… the myriad Gu will devour the body, and both the soul and spirit will be destroyed.”

Qi Diao's eyebrows shot up sharply, his gaze towards Gu Sheng becoming even more profound. Gu Sheng's ability to so clearly point out the key and hidden dangers of the Sacred Gu Spirit Body was enough to prove that he was far more than just "somewhat knowledgeable," and the inheritance he had received was probably far beyond his expectations.

"It seems you know more than I thought," Qi Diaowu said in a deep voice.

"Since that's the case, you should also know that this matter is urgent. Send Yaoyao to Zhongzhou and introduce her to the saint of the Burning Heaven Holy Land. My Five Poisons Divine Sect is willing to pay the price."

Gu Sheng nodded, calmly sat down again, and tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound.

"I can agree to send her to Zhongzhou and arrange an introduction to the Burning Heaven Holy Land. Now, the question returns to the starting point—what can the Five Poisons Divine Sect offer in return?"

He raised his eyes, his gaze calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"Remember, you will only hear my terms once. I will only accept one counter-offer."

Qi Diao frowned deeply. As the overlord who dominated the southern border, it had been a long time since anyone had dared to negotiate with him in such a tone.

The invisible aura emanating from him, the aura of someone who had long held a high position and wielded the power of life and death, began to spread, attempting to oppress Gu Sheng.

However, Gu Sheng seemed unfazed, as if a gentle breeze had swept over him, and even added a casual remark.

"Also, let me remind you, Ancestor. If I hadn't awakened the Lacquer Carving Girl in time, she would already be a puppet in the hands of the Longevity Ancestor. I took her away from the valley and ensured her safety for the time being. This favor is probably not enough to repay the 'even grounds' you mentioned earlier. Now, let's talk about a new deal."

Qi Diaowu stared at Gu Sheng for a long time, and his imposing aura slowly subsided.

He knew that this kid was unyielding and that everything he said made sense, so he was indeed at a disadvantage.

He sighed helplessly and threw the question back at him.

"Alright, kid, tell me what you want. As long as it's not excessive, I'll consider it. If all else fails, how about I marry my precious granddaughter to you? Then the Five Poisons Sect will be like half your maternal family..."

"Treasonous retribution?"

Gu Sheng interrupted him coldly, his eyes sharp.

"I helped your granddaughter escape danger, but you want to bind me with the shackles of marriage? Ancestor, this is not the attitude of discussing cooperation."

Qi Diaowu choked for a moment, then awkwardly touched his nose. He had only meant it as a half-joking test, but seeing Gu Sheng's strong reaction, he could only wave his hand and say...

"Alright, alright, no more joking. Just tell me, what do you want?"

Without further hesitation, Gu Sheng spoke directly, his voice clear and firm.

"My conditions are very simple. First, the Five Poisons Sect and the Eastern Wilderness Linglang Pavilion shall engage in full cooperation, share resources, exchange intelligence, and become allies."

Secondly, I will appoint someone as the vice leader of your Five Poisons Sect, solely responsible for cooperation with the Linglang Pavilion, and not interfering in any other internal affairs of the sect.

"what?!"

Even though Qi Diaowu was mentally prepared, he was still shocked by Gu Sheng's outrageous demands and stood up from the rattan chair. He was both surprised and angry, and pointed at Gu Sheng and shouted.

"Boy! Your appetite is far too big! Full cooperation? And you even want to install a vice leader? Do you really think my Five Poisons Sect is a pushover that you can easily manipulate?!"

Faced with Qi Diaowu's anger, Gu Sheng simply looked at him calmly, ignoring him, his eyes seeming to say something.

I've set the conditions; it's up to you whether you agree or not.

Qi Diao's chest heaved, clearly indicating he was quite angry, and he paced back and forth in the quiet room. After a while, he suddenly stopped, stared at Gu Sheng, and took the initiative to concede, though his tone still carried dissatisfaction.

"Full cooperation is negotiable! But the position of vice leader is absolutely out of the question! At most... at most I can personally arrange a position of elder with real power, and publicly declare him to be his closed-door disciple, enjoying elder authority, and sufficient to be in charge of cooperation matters with your Linglang Pavilion! This is the bottom line!"

He thought Gu Sheng would continue to haggle, but to his surprise, Gu Sheng nodded almost without hesitation.

"Okay, let's do as the ancestor says."

Qi Diaowu was stunned for a moment before realizing that he might have agreed a little too quickly? Perhaps this kid's initial goal wasn't the elusive position of Vice Sect Leader, but rather the powerful position of Elder and disciple of the Ancestor? Such cunning…

Gu Sheng had his own assessment. A fully controlled elder with real power was more valuable than a vice leader who might be sidelined and have no real authority.

Moreover, since it was personally arranged and publicly announced by the patriarch Qi Diaowu, his actual power and influence are probably greater than those of an ordinary vice-leader.

More importantly, compared to the unpredictable and ambitious Nangong Yuexia, cooperating directly with Qi Diaowu, the seemingly rough but actually principled Five Poisons Ancestor, is undoubtedly more reliable.

He looked at Qi Diaowu, whose expression was constantly changing, and offered an explanation.

"Ancestor, there's no need to overthink it. My plan is not solely for immediate gain."

Whether in the Eastern Wilderness or the Southern Frontier, dramatic changes are imminent, requiring proactive measures. For me, cooperating with the Five Poisons Sect is a win-win situation.

Qi Diao Wuwen was intrigued.

"A dramatic change? What dramatic change? What exactly do you know, kid?"

Gu Sheng shook his head, looking out the window as if piercing through the vast void to see the even more distant south of the Southern Frontier, his tone carrying a hint of unfathomable profundity.

"It's not convenient to discuss the affairs of the Eastern Wilderness for now. As for the Southern Frontier... there's something of interest to me in that endless miasma-ridden land further south. But what exactly it is," he withdrew his gaze, looked at Qi Diaowu, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"You are not yet qualified to be informed by Mr. Gu."

Qi Diaowu was choked by Gu Sheng's words "not qualified to know," and his eyes twitched uncontrollably twice.

Having lived for hundreds of years, as a top Venerable in the Southern Frontier, when had he ever been so rudely disrespected to his face by a junior? But the mysterious and confident aura emanating from this young man made him suppress his anger.

He took a deep breath and then asked.

"You brat... are you really planning to develop your own power in my southern border region?"

Gu Sheng nodded frankly, without hiding anything.

“That’s right. Southern Xinjiang is rich in resources and has a special location. I do indeed have this plan.”

Qi Diao Wuxin silently made a series of sarcastic remarks.

"This kid, though young, is more cunning than those ancient beings who have lived for thousands of years! He hasn't even figured out what to do in the Eastern Wilderness yet, and he's already extending his reach into the Southern Frontier..."

But he showed no sign of it on his face, and simply pondered.

"Those old fellows, including Ancestor Zixia, are indeed nearing the end of their lifespans and won't last much longer. The chaos in the Southern Frontier will certainly present an opportunity."

But south of the southern border…

He shook his head.

"I have traversed the southern frontier for hundreds of years and have never heard of anything worth paying attention to in that desolate land."

Gu Sheng simply smiled faintly, maintaining his inscrutable demeanor, clearly not intending to explain.

Seeing his unyielding attitude and disregard for his Venerable Realm status, Qi Diaowu felt a tightness in his chest, making him so angry that his teeth itched.

But the next moment, he suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Good! Good lad! You've got guts and guts! I haven't met anyone who dared to speak to me like that in many years! Fine, for your arrogance, I acknowledge you!" (End of Chapter)