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

"My father, Gu Lie, will rebuild the Gu family in Dahuang City."

“Here,” Gu Sheng’s gaze seemed to penetrate all obstacles, landing on every spy.

"No matter who occupies it in the future, they must erect a monument, build a shrine, and offer sacrifices to my loyal souls throughout the four seasons, with incense burning continuously."

He paused slightly, and a chilling killing intent spread out as if it were a tangible force.

"Those who disobey... will bear the consequences themselves."

The moment the words fell, everyone who heard them felt a chill run down their spines like an ice pick! Many people instinctively looked down and were horrified to find that several strands of hair, cut clean at the root, had fallen to the ground beneath their feet!

Silently and without a sound, the hair is severed!
This means that if Gu Sheng had wanted to, he could have cut off not just a strand of hair, but their heads without anyone noticing!
An indescribable fear instantly gripped everyone's hearts! They finally realized with absolute clarity that the "foolish second young master" of the Gu family, whom they had once secretly mocked and looked down upon, had been completely transformed and had become a terrifying existence that they needed to look up to and even fear!
Gu Sheng said no more and did not look at the panicked faces.

He took one last deep look at the scorched earth, as if to etch it all into the depths of his soul, then suddenly turned around and strode towards the outside of Dark Cloud City.

Gu Yuanyuan and Qi Diaoyao exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

……

Outside Wuyun City, Fan Qingcheng remained standing still, her silver dress fluttering gently in the breeze. Upon seeing Gu Sheng and the other two emerge, a hint of surprise flickered in her usually serene and ethereal eyes for the first time.

She looked at Gu Sheng, her voice tinged with inquiry.

"Young Master Gu, that's quite a skill. You actually managed to deceive the Juque Saint Lord's senses and quietly leave behind a wisp of Xiao Beixuan's remnant soul?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng simply smiled faintly and did not explain in detail, only vaguely saying...

"It's just a minor trick involving the manipulation of the soul, nothing to mention. It's just that it's taken up Miss Fan's time."

He changed the subject and looked into the distance.

"Now that this matter is settled, let's set off for Zhongzhou as soon as possible, lest things get complicated."

Fan Qingcheng gave Gu Sheng a deep look, and seeing that he had no intention of saying anything more, she did not press him further and simply nodded.

"it is good."

The four of them immediately stopped, took to the air, and transformed into four streaks of light, speeding towards the distant horizon.

Instead of heading directly to the border of Zhongzhou, they traveled through several well-known cities in the Eastern Wilderness, such as Jinwu City and Luoxing City, using teleportation arrays between these cities as transit points to avoid potential spies and trouble as much as possible.

Finally, at sunset, the group arrived at the last major city at the border of the Eastern Wilderness and the Central Continent—Meteor Moon City.

Standing atop the ancient and majestic city walls, one can already see in the distance a vast expanse of desolation and uncertainty—the Endless Wasteland. Beyond this wasteland lies the true territory of the Central Plains!
The continuous traversal of multiple large teleportation arrays, especially the last few inter-domain arrays, greatly depleted his cultivation.

Gu Sheng was alright, and Qi Diao Yaoyao, being a half-step sect master, could also hold on. However, Gu Yuanyuan, whose cultivation was only at the first level of the Yellow Martial Realm, had a pale face and her aura was noticeably weaker, clearly indicating that her soul and body had been under considerable strain.

Gu Sheng glanced at Gu Yuanyuan, who was forcing herself to stay awake, then looked at the sky and said to Fan Qingcheng.

“Miss Fan, this is the border. Today’s continuous travel through the teleportation arrays has taken a toll, especially for Yuan Yuan, whose cultivation is still shallow. I’m afraid she may not be able to withstand the exhaustion of traversing the Endless Wasteland. Why don’t we rest here for the night and set off again tomorrow?”

Fan Qingcheng glanced at Gu Yuanyuan and naturally noticed her state. She nodded slightly, her voice still calm.

“Alright. We will do as Young Master Gu suggests and rest here for the night before setting off tomorrow morning.”

The four had barely stepped out of the fading teleportation array when, before they could even take in the sights of this majestic border city, several figures strode up from the outside of the array to greet them. The leader was a middle-aged man with a sharp face and eyes that revealed the shrewdness and caution typical of merchants; his cultivation was at the peak of the Sect Realm.

He quickened his pace, approached, and first bowed respectfully. Then he cleared his throat, his voice carrying just the right amount of enthusiasm and humility.

"Could it be that Young Master Gu and Fairy Fan are in person? I am Su Rui, the manager of the Linlang Pavilion branch in Yunyue City. I recently received a secret order from the Second Miss through special channels, informing me that you will be passing through this place on your way to Zhongzhou."

A quiet and elegant residence has been prepared for you in the pavilion, for you to rest and recuperate after several days of travel. Please follow me.

Gu Sheng's gaze was sharp as lightning, sweeping over Su Rui and the guards following behind him without making a sound.

These guards were not highly skilled; the strongest among them was only at the half-step sect realm. Moreover, each of them kept their aura restrained and did not show any sharpness. They were clearly carefully selected to avoid causing any unnecessary misunderstandings.

He nodded slightly, a faint smile on his face, his tone calm.

"So it's Manager Su. Thank you for your help. I sensed you approaching just now, and you concealed your presence very well. I almost mistook you for the city's patrol guards and caused a misunderstanding."

Su Rui quickly smiled apologetically.

"Young Master Gu is too kind. It was our oversight that disturbed you. Please, this way."

As he spoke, he stepped aside to lead the way, adopting an extremely humble posture.

Gu Sheng and his group followed Su Rui through the bustling streets, heading towards the Linglang Pavilion in the city center. As the last major city connecting the Eastern Wilderness to the Central Continent, Meteor Moon City, while not as prosperous as the core area of ​​Great Wilderness City, possessed a unique ruggedness and vitality befitting a frontier town. The streets were wide, teeming with people, and various cultivators moved among them, including many adventurers with imposing auras and obvious signs of the harshness of the wilderness.

As they walked, Gu Sheng asked, seemingly casually.

"Manager Su, which powerful figures are currently in charge of Meteor Moon City? As a newcomer, I would like to know some basic information to avoid accidentally violating the rules."

Upon hearing this, Su Rui's smile remained unchanged, but his reply was perfectly tactful.

"Looking back, young master, the strongest person in the city is naturally Lord Meteor Moon King of the City Lord's Mansion. It is said that his cultivation is at the early stage of the Earth King Realm, around the third level. He has been in charge of this city for over a hundred years and his prestige is extremely high. As for my Linlang Pavilion..."

He hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice.

"The person in charge is at the peak of the Heavenly King Realm."

"Peak of the Heavenly King Realm?"

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

A powerhouse of this caliber would be a formidable figure even in the Great Wilderness City, so why would he be sent to oversee a branch office in a border city? This seems rather illogical.

"Linglang Pavilion actually arranged for a peak Heavenly King Realm expert to be stationed here? Could it be... that the situation here is special, or that the pavilion attaches great importance to this place? Hasn't this aroused the dissatisfaction of the City Lord's Mansion or other forces?"

Su Rui's smile became somewhat forced. He cautiously looked around to make sure no one was watching before lowering his voice and speaking with a hint of helplessness.

"Young Master Gu is wise. The head of the department... well, nominally he's stationed here, but in reality, I handle most of the affairs, big and small, within the pavilion. The head of the department... is of a detached nature, dislikes worldly affairs, and usually spends his days in seclusion, rarely appearing unless it involves the fundamental interests of the pavilion or matters at the Heavenly King level. Therefore, things are peaceful at the City Lord's Mansion." Gu Sheng nodded thoughtfully, asking no further questions. It seemed this head of the department, at the peak of the Heavenly King level, held a transcendent position within the Linglang Pavilion, perhaps with other hidden reasons, and wasn't simply a figurehead sent out to oversee things.

Before long, a magnificent seven-story pavilion appeared before everyone's eyes. The pavilion was decorated with carved beams and painted rafters, with flying eaves and brackets, and occupied a vast area. It even seemed to be several times larger in scale than the main branch of the Linlang Pavilion in the Great Wilderness City.

Qi Diao Yaoyao looked at the enormous thing in front of her and couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation of surprise.

"This... this Linglang Pavilion is actually bigger than the main branch in Great Wilderness City?"

A hint of pride appeared on Su Rui's face as he explained with a smile.

"Miss Qi Diao may not know this, but this place is not only a branch of my Linlang Pavilion in Yunyue City, but also one of the main warehouses for supplies in the entire Eastern Wilderness region."

A significant portion of the material distribution, storage, and turnover for nearly a hundred branches of varying sizes within the Eastern Wilderness passed through this location. Consequently, the warehouse area occupied a vast area, and the buildings were constructed to be taller and more robust.

If we only consider the market area open to the public, in terms of the variety and quality of goods, as well as the flow of customers, it is far inferior to the main branch of the Great Wilderness City.

Gu Sheng's gaze swept over the towering pavilion and the faint, pervasive fluctuations of the hidden array around it, and he understood.

The Linlang Pavilion in Meteor City may seem like a branch, but it is actually a crucial hub and strategic fulcrum controlling the trade route between the Eastern Wilderness and the Central Plains, and its importance is self-evident.

He withdrew his gaze and said to Su Rui.

"I see. Manager Su, besides needing passage, we also have some personal matters to attend to. Would you be so kind as to arrange a meeting between me and the person in charge of your establishment?"

Su Rui seemed unsurprised by Gu Sheng's request and immediately bowed in agreement.

"Don't worry, Young Master Gu. The Second Miss has already given instructions in her secret order. Everything is up to you."

"I will now lead you all to the quiet room that has been prepared for you to rest. As for the master of affairs... I will personally go and inform him later, requesting that he come to the quiet room to pay his respects to the young master."

"Thank you."

Gu Sheng nodded slightly.

Led by Su Rui, the group passed through the heavily guarded inner hall and arrived at a secluded courtyard deep within the building, a place of extreme tranquility. Pushing open the door to the quiet room, the luxurious and exquisite interior immediately caught their eye.

The quiet room was so spacious that it resembled a small palace. The floor was covered with carpets made from the tanned hides of complete demon beasts from the sect realm. They were soft yet tough, and you could walk on them without making a sound.

The walls are adorned with ancient landscape paintings that evoke profound artistic conception, and the seemingly ordinary rosewood tea table and chairs all subtly exude a spiritual aura.

These objects themselves are not of very high grade, mostly at the level of spiritual artifacts, but their placement and the intricate runes engraved on them together form a mysterious array, making the concentration of spiritual energy in the entire quiet room far greater than that outside, equivalent to a continuously operating small spirit-gathering array.

Clearly, Su Rui had put a lot of thought into welcoming Gu Sheng and the others.

Gu Sheng paid little attention to the luxury around him. He turned around and gave instructions to Gu Yuanyuan, who was following closely behind him.

“Yuan Yuan, this place is rich in spiritual energy and the environment is relatively quiet. You should cultivate here and stabilize your realm. When your cultivation reaches the peak of the Yellow Martial Realm, your master will teach you a special method to further hone your foundation and break through to the Profound Martial Realm.”

Gu Yuanyuan nodded obediently, her little face full of seriousness.

"Yes, Master! This disciple will definitely cultivate diligently and never slack off!"

After saying that, he walked to a corner of the quiet room, found a futon to sit on, and quickly entered a meditative state.

Seeing this, Qi Diao Yaoyao, who was standing to the side, also spoke up.

“Master, I’m going to find a place to cultivate as well. As for the secret techniques you taught me before, I feel there are still many obscure aspects that I haven’t fully grasped. I need time to carefully study them.”

Gu Sheng glanced at her, nodded, and spoke calmly.

"Go. The path of cultivation requires perseverance, as well as diligent thinking and insightful understanding. If you encounter any obstacles that you cannot understand, you might as well show the secret method to your senior sister. Perhaps she can give you some different inspiration."

Qi Diao Yaoyao was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized. Gu Yuanyuan possessed the Primordial Spirit Body, had extraordinary comprehension, and had even opened up a second sea of ​​consciousness to carry the Daoist essence of the Divine Path. In terms of comprehending the Daoist essence of cultivation techniques, she indeed had a talent that was difficult for ordinary people to match.

She quickly replied.

"Disciple understands, thank you for your guidance, Master!"

He then left the meditation room and went to find a suitable place to cultivate.

In the blink of an eye, only Gu Sheng and Fan Qingcheng, who had been standing quietly to one side, remained in the large quiet room, seemingly blending into the surrounding environment.

Fan Qingcheng looked at Gu Sheng with her clear and ethereal eyes and asked in a gentle voice.

"What Young Master Gu is looking for next seems to be quite secretive. Should Qingcheng avoid him?"

Gu Sheng shook his head and looked at her honestly.

"No need. Miss Fan is not an outsider. This matter may also have some connection with the Great Wilderness Holy Academy from which you come. Since you have the background of the Holy Academy, you have the right to know."

"Has a connection with the Holy Academy?"

For the first time, a look of obvious surprise appeared on Fan Qingcheng's usually calm and composed face.

She furrowed her brows slightly, a thoughtful glint in her eyes. After a moment, as if remembering something, she spoke with a hint of uncertainty.

"Now that you mention it, Young Master Gu... Qingcheng recalls an old story. It is said that in a very distant era, Meteor Moon City was the hometown of a senior from the Holy Academy who was titled 'Azure Dragon'."

This Azure Dragon senior disappeared thousands of years ago, his whereabouts a mystery. Could it be... that what Young Master Gu is searching for is related to this Azure Dragon senior?

Gu Sheng didn't admit it directly, but the hint of approval that flashed in his eyes spoke volumes.

He walked to the sandalwood tea table, poured himself a cup of spiritual tea, and the fragrant aroma rose and spread, reflecting in his deep eyes.

"Senior Canglong...is indeed a person of extraordinary talent."

What he left behind, even after the passage of time, is by no means ordinary.

Gu Sheng took a sip of tea, his tone tinged with reminiscence and solemnity. (End of Chapter)