Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World-Chapter 1131 - 589: Audience with Wang Chunshi (Part 2)
They respectfully followed Gu Sheng’s orders, daring not to move even as they were about to reach their limits, but the pain they endured was unimaginable to others.
Seeing them like this, the people of Kunming Mountain were sweating for them.
Gu Sheng sensed this and felt somewhat shaken inside.
He looked up at the door, and after sensing the aura inside, he gritted his teeth, flicked his fingertips, and several strands of aura flew out and landed directly on Shi Lou and the others.
With Gu Sheng’s aura blessing them, Shi Lou and the others suddenly felt a lightness come over them, and the discomfort dissipated by more than half, even the sweat on their foreheads stopped.
Like this, they endured until nightfall.
As the surroundings returned to silence, the veins on Lan Yao’s forehead were throbbing.
"Gu Sheng..."
Hearing the tone of his voice, Gu Sheng worried he would say something unpleasant, so he quickly raised his hand to stop him.
"We’ve waited this long; we can’t throw away our efforts now."
Lan Yao’s anger was already at his throat, but hearing Gu Sheng say this, he forcibly held it in.
So they waited for another full night.
When the sky brightened again, the people of Kunming Mountain were shocked.
They couldn’t believe that Gu Sheng and the others could stand under Wang Chunshi’s aura suppression for two whole days and nights!
In all honesty, if it were them, regardless of whether they were strong or weak, they couldn’t bear the pressure from an authority like this! But Gu Sheng and the others endured it as if it were effortless!
For a moment, everyone looked at them with a hint of admiration.
Just as everyone was whispering among themselves, the door in front of Gu Sheng suddenly opened.
Hearing the sound, Gu Sheng quickly raised his head.
No one was visible inside, but the aura was heavy.
"Come in."
A deep voice rang out, and Gu Sheng let out a long sigh of relief.
As he lifted his leg to walk inside, a weak voice suddenly came from behind him.
Turning his head, he saw Shi Lou and the others swaying unsteadily, only standing up with the support of Divine Power.
Their strength had been exhausted over the two days and nights, and after maintaining a standing position for so long, their bodies couldn’t withstand the sudden movement.
Seeing how they were holding on, Gu Sheng once again released Spiritual Power to support everyone.
"How are you?"
He asked in a low voice, and everyone immediately replied, "We’re fine, much better."
Gu Sheng observed their faces and confirmed that they were indeed better, only then did he lead everyone into the room.
After stepping through a barrier, Gu Sheng and the others finally saw Wang Chunshi’s true appearance.
"Greetings, Mr. Wang."
As everyone saluted, Wang Chunshi finally turned his head.
"Were you sent by Wushuang Taoist?"
Hearing him get straight to the point, Gu Sheng didn’t beat around the bush either.
"Yes, Wushuang Taoist sent us to greet Mr. Wang."
"What’s her purpose of sending you? We haven’t met for years, I don’t believe she kindly sent people to visit me."
Upon hearing this, everyone finally understood where his reputation for being difficult came from.
"Mr. Wang, Wushuang Taoist sent us to Kunming Mountain to look for High-level Xuan Iron."
"Ha, I knew she didn’t have good intentions sending people here out of the blue. Does she think our Kunming Mountain is her backyard, that she can come and take whatever she wants?"
"Mr. Wang, Wushuang Taoist had no other choice but to send us. Recently, the evil sect clans have been rampant, and King Luo and Saint Ya have jointly raised a group of Death Soldiers. Each of these soldiers wears Mystic Iron Soft Armor. Without High-level Xuan Iron to counter them, the Martial World as we know it will be disrupted."
Gu Sheng thought these words might sway him a bit, but unexpectedly, Wang Chunshi sneered coldly as soon as he finished speaking.
"What does that have to do with me? Our Kunming Mountain is a utopia, we never get involved in the Martial World affairs, whether good or bad has nothing to do with us. You come asking for High-level Xuan Iron over some random Martial World issue, do you think my place is a roadside shop? Frankly, you’re no different from beggars."
Hearing him put it that way, everyone was seething with anger.
Feeling the aura emanating from the group, Gu Sheng quickly dispersed it.
"Mr. Wang’s words are true, we indeed shouldn’t have come empty-handed asking for things, but the affairs of the Martial World are everyone’s responsibility. We still hope Mr. Wang can make an exception."
"Making an exception means handing over my treasures to you? Do you think your glib tongue can fool me? Let me tell you, I’ve led Kunming Mountain to thrive for so many years; I’m not someone a young one with scheming ideas can fool!"
"I never intended to fool you, Senior, just thinking of how you might give us some High-level Xuan Iron, no, to exchange."
Hearing the word "exchange," Wang Chunshi seemed somewhat interested.
"Exchange? What do you have to offer me?"
"I indeed don’t have anything that could attract Senior, but I have a bit of strength. If Senior needs, we can offer our efforts."
Gu Sheng’s words were sincere, but still provoked a round of laughter.
"You’ve been outside for two days and nights and haven’t even seen the power of our Kunming Mountain? We have hundreds of disciples here on the mountain. What could we not handle ourselves that requires your help? You dream of getting my High-level Xuan Iron with just some strength, your dream is even grander than Wushuang Taoist’s!"
Listening to his harsh words, Lan Yao and the others could barely hold back their anger.
Gu Sheng suppressed them once more and looked up at Wang Chunshi.
"Senior has many capable people under you, indeed not something we can match, but the aura in this mountain is chaotic. Some issues may not be something your disciples can accomplish."
Hearing his words, Wang Chunshi’s expression changed, and anger flared up within him.
"How our Kunming Mountain is none of your business to judge, you have no standing here! Let me tell you, if it weren’t out of respect for Wushuang Taoist, I would’ve kicked you out long ago! Don’t push me to act; get out now!"
Gu Sheng merely stated the truth, yet Wang Chunshi angrily berated him, even issuing an order to leave, leaving Gu Sheng at his wits’ end.
There’s no denying that Wang Chunshi was the most difficult person he had ever encountered.
Just as Gu Sheng was contemplating how to diffuse the situation, the person who had joined forces with him that day hurried in.
"Master, it was these people who helped us drive away the evil sect that day, please show mercy."
Seeing him speak up for him, Gu Sheng was genuinely surprised.
At this moment, Wang Chunshi let out a cold laugh.
"I’ve provided you with so many top resources, yet you can’t even drive away a few evil sects and need others’ help. And you still have the nerve to ask for a favor?"
Hearing these words, the person hurriedly knelt down.
"It is indeed my incompetence, but they truly helped us, or things could have..."
Before he finished speaking, Wang Chunshi waved his hand, sending a rush of aura that struck him, knocking him several meters back.
"Enough! Such incompetence and you still dare to argue. You’re penalized to reflect at the back mountain for a month!"
"I accept the punishment, but as for them..."
"Get out!"
As soon as Wang Chunshi’s imposing manner was unleashed, his disciples were utterly subdued, not daring to utter another word, only giving Gu Sheng a glance.
When their eyes met, Gu Sheng understood the unsaid words within his gaze and conveyed his thanks with a look.
Sighing, the person didn’t dare to say more and quickly left.
After he left, as Gu Sheng and the others prepared to bid farewell, Wang Chunshi suddenly said, "Since you helped Kunming Mountain, I can’t be accused of being ungrateful. I’ll allow you three days in Kunming Mountain, but don’t think for a second you can take anything from Kunming Mountain! If I find out otherwise, I’ll pursue you all the way to Wushuang Taoist to reclaim it! Don’t force me to tear down our facade!"
After saying this, he swung his sleeves sharply and turned to leave.
It was obvious that he didn’t want Gu Sheng and the others to stay, but because his disciple spoke up, he didn’t want to leave any room for criticism, so he reluctantly agreed.
Gu Sheng understood but also breathed a sigh of relief.
