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

However, before she could recover from the dazzling scene, an untimely voice broke her thoughts.

A young man dressed in a black short-sleeved outfit, with a cultivation level of around the seventh level of the Sect Realm and an arrogant expression, walked straight up to Gu Sheng, who had just stepped out of the teleportation array, and blocked his way.

The young man sized Gu Sheng up and down, a provocative smile playing on his lips, and said in a stiff tone.

"So you're Gu Sheng? Senior Brother Xiao asked me to pass on a message to you—if you still want your good-for-nothing father to live, get out here at noon tomorrow and come to Phoenix Town, 300 miles outside the city, to die! If you miss the deadline, you can just wait to collect your father's corpse!"

The young man in the black short-sleeved shirt, with an arrogant expression and the ease of completing his mission, stepped straight into the teleportation array that was still open beside him. With a flash of light, he disappeared from the dungeon teleportation array, obviously teleported elsewhere.

Only after the young man's figure completely disappeared did Qi Diao Yaoyao, who had been holding back her anger, suddenly turn her head, a hint of ferocity flashing in her golden eyes, and urgently say to Gu Sheng.

"Master! That guy is so arrogant, daring to threaten you with your father! Why didn't you let me take action and stop him just now? At least we could have forced more information out of him!"

Gu Sheng frowned slightly, his gaze shifting from the teleportation array to Qi Diao Yaoyao, his tone carrying an undeniable sternness.

"I have my reasons. Next time, you must not act without my permission, and you must not easily reveal your Gu techniques to outsiders, understand?"

Qi Diao Yaoyao felt a chill run down her spine under his calm yet authoritative gaze. Although she was still unwilling, she pouted, lowered her head, and gave a muffled reply.

"...Oh, I got it."

"Let's go back to Linlang Pavilion first."

Gu Sheng said no more and turned to walk towards the Linglang Pavilion in the underground city. Qi Diao Yaoyao quickly followed, but would occasionally turn back to glare at the direction of the teleportation array, clearly quite dissatisfied with letting the messenger go.

……

Meanwhile, in the Great Wilderness City and the Yellow City area.

The young man in black shorts, who had just been teleported from the underground city, still had a hint of pride on his face after completing the mission, and was about to step out of the teleportation array of Huangcheng.

However, just as he lifted his foot, his expression suddenly changed drastically!
"puff--!"

Without warning, he suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a large pool of black, foul-smelling blood! His vision went black instantly, a dizzying sensation swept over him, and he felt as if all his bones had been removed, collapsing limply to the ground, losing all consciousness.

What's even more chilling is that after he fell to the ground, his body began to rot and dissolve at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The skin and muscles sizzled and hissed as if splashed with strong acid, emitting thick black smoke, and quickly turned into a foul-smelling puddle! Next came the internal organs, bones... In no more than three breaths, only a puddle of ever-expanding, filthy, pitch-black puddle remained on the spot, without even a trace of bone left!

"Ah! Someone's...someone's dead!!"

"What happened?! He was perfectly fine just now!"

"Quickly! Notify the Enforcement Hall!"

The guards around the teleportation array and the warriors waiting to be teleported were terrified by this sudden, bizarre, and terrifying scene. Shouts and screams filled the air, and the scene immediately descended into chaos!
……

The underground city, the Linglang Pavilion.

As Gu Sheng led Qi Diao Yaoyao through the familiar gate, a gaze as clear and cold as snow, carrying a hint of concern, fell upon him.

Beside the stairs leading to the underground level, Tantai Xueli stood quietly.

She was still dressed in a simple white dress, her figure slender and graceful, her temperament elegant and refined, like a fairy untouched by worldly affairs. Seeing Gu Sheng return safely, a barely perceptible hint of relaxation flashed in her clear, deep eyes.

"came back?"

Her voice was as calm as ever, but it lacked some of its usual aloofness.

Gu Sheng was not surprised by her appearance. He nodded and his tone softened considerably.

"Yes, I just got back. Pavilion Master Xue Li is still so well-informed."

He paused and added.

"The trip to southern Xinjiang was fairly fruitful. In addition, I also gained a valuable apprentice."

He stepped aside, making way for the lacquered Yaoyao behind him, and introduced her to Tantai Xueli.

"From now on, she will be taught by me along with your sister."

Tantai Xueli's eyes, which seemed to see right through people, fell on Qi Diao Yaoyao with a hint of curiosity.

When her gaze swept over Qi Diao Yaoyao's face and body, which were concealed by illusion, her delicate eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly. She seemed to have sensed a special bloodline aura hidden beneath the surface, but she did not point it out. She simply nodded slightly as a greeting.

"Let's go downstairs and talk."

Gu Sheng gestured towards the underground level.

Tantai Xueli silently turned around and walked ahead to lead the way.

As they walked up the spiral staircase leading to the underground level, Gu Sheng took the initiative to speak to Tantai Xueli beside him.

"During this trip to the southern border, I tried a completely new way of cultivation, which can be considered as... breaking down and then establishing something new."

Now we must start afresh from the Yellow Martial Realm, proceeding step by step.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Xueli paused slightly, glanced at him, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and said softly.

"It's alright. The path of cultivation is not static. You have your reasons."

Her tone carried an unwavering trust.

Gu Sheng felt a warmth in his heart as he sensed the trust in her words.

He had now successfully condensed his spiritual power to the seventh rank, and it was extremely solid. Suddenly remembering something, he spoke to Tantai Xueli through telepathy.

“Xue Li, my spiritual power has improved and is more refined than before. Perhaps we can try the method of ‘spiritual unity’ again, and maybe we can explore a deeper level of mystery.”

Upon hearing the words "spiritual unity," a faint blush instantly rose on Tantai Xueli's fair and aloof face, spreading all the way to her jade-like earlobes.

Due to the limitations of the secret techniques she practiced, she instinctively felt a little shy and resistant to this kind of secret art that was almost a fusion of souls. However, sensing the seriousness and expectation in Gu Sheng's words, she lowered her eyelids slightly and responded in a soft voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz.

"Hmm... if... if you have the time, I... I can give it a try."

Having received an affirmative answer, Gu Sheng said no more.

The three descended the stairs and arrived at the meticulously renovated hall on the basement level. The spiritual energy here was far richer and purer than outside, clearly indicating the presence of a sophisticated spirit-gathering array.

On the futon in the center of the hall, a petite figure sat cross-legged, surrounded by a light blue aura of true energy. It was Gu Yuanyuan.

Although her cultivation level is still stuck at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm and she has been unable to break through to the Yellow Martial Realm, she has been persistently refining her true qi, making her true qi far purer and more condensed than that of other Spirit Martial Realm warriors in the pavilion, and her foundation is exceptionally solid.

Gu Sheng didn't disturb her, but simply watched quietly. After a moment, Gu Yuanyuan slowly finished her practice and opened her clear, large eyes. "Master! You're back!"

Upon seeing Gu Sheng, Gu Yuanyuan's face immediately lit up with a delighted smile, and she jumped up from the futon with joy.

"Well, I just came back."

Gu Sheng smiled and patted her head.

"Get ready. After your new junior sister finishes her apprenticeship ceremony, I will teach you a new cultivation technique."

"New junior sister?"

Gu Yuanyuan then noticed the handsome but somewhat wild and unfamiliar young man behind Gu Sheng.

She blinked her big eyes, tilted her head to look at Qi Diao Yaoyao, then suddenly wrinkled her little nose and said very directly.

"Junior sister, isn't it a bit inappropriate to show a mask on our first meeting?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Diao Yaoyao snorted coldly in her heart, but on the surface she pretended to be obedient and quickly agreed.

"Senior sister is right, junior sister didn't think it through."

But deep down, I didn't think so.

'Hmph, a little brat, yet she's so nosy.'

So what if you're talented? I possess a Sacred Gu Spirit Body and am equipped with Gu techniques. Even if you surpass me temporarily, it's no big deal.

She stepped forward and bowed to Gu Yuanyuan, her tone quite formal.

"Qi Diao Yaoyao greets Senior Sister."

Gu Yuanyuan quickly returned the greeting.

"Gu Yuanyuan greets Junior Sister."

Two girls of similar age sized each other up.

Gu Yuanyuan felt that although this new junior sister was respectful on the surface, there seemed to be a lot hidden in her bright eyes. She didn't seem as close to her senior sister as she appeared, and she seemed to be wary of her.

Qi Diao Yaoyao felt that this senior sister was simple-minded, like a little hedgehog that was easily frightened, and was naturally wary of strangers, but did not seem to have any bad intentions.

The underground hall of the Linlang Pavilion in the city.

Tantai Xueli's cold gaze lingered on Qi Diao Yaoyao for a moment, as if she could see something deeper through the illusion.

She turned to Gu Sheng and, using telepathy, casually brought up a matter.

“A few months ago, I took advantage of my travels to wipe out three secret strongholds of the Five Poisons Sect in the Eastern Wilderness. At that time, I did not know that this woman had such a connection with the Five Poisons Sect.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng's expression did not change much, and he replied in kind.

"It's alright. Since Qi Diaowu has already made his choice, let's put the past grievances aside for now. You should arrange for a reliable person to secretly travel to the Southern Frontier with a token to contact Qi Diaowu."

In the future, any special materials from the Southern Frontier that my Linglang Pavilion needs can be collected and processed by the Five Poisons Divine Sect. This will give them a chance to make amends. You can discuss the specific details with them.

Tantai Xueli nodded slightly, indicating that she understood. The two exchanged words telepathically so quickly that Qi Diao Yaoyao and Gu Yuanyuan, who were standing nearby, were completely unaware.

……

On the other side, when Qi Diao Yaoyao heard Gu Yuanyuan's blunt remarks about disguise, she did not show any offense on her face. Instead, she smiled with a hint of self-mockery and amusement.

She sighed softly, her tone carrying just the right amount of melancholy.

"Senior sister has keen eyes. Junior sister did not mean to hide it, but... my appearance is damaged and I am ugly. I was afraid that if I showed my true face to people rashly, it would frighten senior sister and master. That's why I had no choice but to cover it up a little. I hope senior sister will not blame me."

Her seemingly tactical retreat, delivered with such sincerity, momentarily stunned the simple-minded Gu Yuanyuan. A sense of sympathy and curiosity arose within her, and much of her previous displeasure dissipated. She even began to vaguely feel that her words might have been a bit excessive.

She couldn't help but silently berate herself.

'Gu Yuanyuan, Gu Yuanyuan, how could you judge a book by its cover? Perhaps my junior sister has some unspeakable secret…'

Just as Gu Yuanyuan was inwardly reflecting on herself and preparing to say something to ease the atmosphere, Qi Diao Yaoyao suddenly raised her hand and gently peeled her ear back!
The mask of the handsome young man was slowly torn off, revealing her true face hidden beneath.

It was a face of unparalleled beauty, with eyebrows and eyes like paintings, skin as white as snow, and features so exquisite that they seemed to be the most perfect masterpiece of heaven.

However, a hideous, twisted scar, resembling a dark red centipede, slanted diagonally from her left brow bone across the corner of her eye and down to her cheek, completely ruining her breathtaking beauty and adding a touch of eeriness and sharpness, as well as a chilling sense of incompleteness.

"what!"

Despite Qi Diao Yaoyao's warning, Gu Yuanyuan was still startled when she suddenly saw the face that was a mixture of extreme beauty and extreme ferocity. She gasped in fright, instinctively took a half step back, covered her mouth with her small hand, and her eyes were filled with horror and helplessness.

Her reaction was like that of a frightened hedgehog, instinctively extending its quills. Although not malicious, it was undoubtedly like a needle piercing Qi Diaoyao's heart.

Seeing Gu Yuanyuan's undisguised shock and retreat, a faint hint of coldness and self-mockery flashed in the depths of Qi Diao Yaoyao's golden eyes, but she quickly put on a seemingly indifferent smile, as if she was already used to this kind of reaction.

The moment Gu Yuanyuan exclaimed in surprise, she immediately realized her lapse in composure.

Looking at the glaring scar on Qi Diao Yaoyao's face, and the "forced" nonchalant smile on her face, she was instantly filled with immense regret and remorse. Her face turned bright red, and she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

"I'm...I'm sorry! Junior sister! I...I didn't mean to!"

Gu Yuanyuan was so anxious that she became incoherent. She quickly took two steps forward and explained helplessly.

"I...I was just...startled...I..."

The more she tried to explain, the more confused she became. In her desperation, she simply ripped off the storage ring that Gu Sheng had given her, which she cherished dearly, and shoved it into Qi Diao Yaoyao's hand, her voice trembling with tears.

"This...this is for you! Consider it an apology from your senior sister! Please don't be angry with me!"

Qi Diao Yaoyao looked at the storage ring in her hand, which still carried Gu Yuanyuan's body temperature and was of quite high quality. Then she looked at her junior sister, who was so anxious that she was about to cry. She was stunned for a moment, and then the displeasure in her heart dissipated a lot.

She thought that although the girl was impulsive, she was adorably innocent.

She pushed the storage ring back, shook her head, and smiled.

"Senior sister, you flatter me. It was my appearance that frightened you first. How could I accept such a generous gift from you?"

Seeing that Gu Yuanyuan was still insisting, Qi Diao Yaoyao thought for a moment, then took a wooden token engraved with a simple five-poison totem from her waist and handed it to Gu Yuanyuan. (End of this chapter)