"My injuries have almost recovered and I don't need any external help."
Xie Qingxuan felt like a basin of cold water was poured down on his head, and his eyes suddenly felt a little hot.
She bit her lower lip to prevent herself from losing her composure.
"Pack up and let's set off."
Gu Sheng turned and walked towards the cave entrance, and the sound came from far away.
"I'll take you back to Great Desolation City first."
Xie Qingxuan stood there blankly, the token in his hand cold to the bone.
She didn't understand why she was so sad, it was just a chance encounter.
"I don't want this."
She spoke suddenly, her voice trembling.
Gu Sheng turned back and frowned slightly.
"Why?"
"I"
Xie Qingxuan raised his head with a stubborn light in his eyes.
"I don't want to owe you any favors. You saved me, and I helped you. We are settled."
Gu Sheng looked at her quietly, his eyes so deep that he seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.
After a long moment, he nodded.
"As you wish."
The mountain breeze blows gently, and the branches and leaves in the forest rustle.
Gu Sheng stood on a protruding rock and took out a green token from his arms. The front of the token was engraved with the word "Linlang" and the back was an exquisite lotus pattern.
"Thank you, girl, you can accept this."
Gu Sheng turned around and handed the token to Xie Qingxuan who was standing behind him.
Xie Qingxuan was slightly startled, his eyes as clear as springs filled with surprise.
"Is this Linlang Pavilion's token? It's too valuable, I can't accept it."
She subconsciously took a half step back and twisted her slender fingers together.
The sun shines through the gaps in the leaves and shines on her fair face, reflecting a faint blush.
Gu Sheng The corners of his mouth were raised slightly, and there was determination in his eyes that could not be refused.
"Take it. If you encounter trouble, you can use this to go to the Linlang Pavilion for help."
He paused and his tone suddenly became relaxed.
"I don't want to experience what happened two days ago again."
Xie Qingxuan's face suddenly turned red to the roots of her ears, and the scene of that rainy night when Gu Sheng protected her in his arms to avoid the pursuers came to mind involuntarily.
She lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting thin shadows on her face.
"I've already troubled you too much."
Her voice was as thin as a mosquito.
Gu Sheng suppressed his smile and said seriously.
"The two major sects will not give up easily. I am worried that they will implicate Xie Family. With the Linlang Pavilion's support, I can at least keep you safe."
The mountain wind suddenly became rapid, ruffling the broken hair on Xie Qingxuan's forehead.
She hesitated for a moment, and finally stretched out her slightly trembling hand and took the token that still had Gu Sheng's body temperature.
"Thank you."
She held the token tightly in her hand, as if she was holding the most precious treasure in the world.
Gu Sheng Looking at her cautious look, her heart felt inexplicably soft.
"Let's go, I'll take you out of the mountain."
The two of them walked through the dense mountain forest in silence.
Occasionally, a few low-level monsters would come out. Gu Sheng would kill the monsters with a wave of his sword energy.
Xie Qingxuan followed behind, his eyes always staying on Gu Sheng's tall back.
"Arrived."
Gu Sheng stopped and his eyes suddenly became clear.
Xie Qingxuan looked up and saw a majestic city standing on the plain, with towering city walls and three big characters "Green Lotus City" above the city gate shining brightly in the sun.
"Green Lotus City?"
Her eyes widened in surprise.
"Aren't we at the Spirit Flame Mountain Range? How did we get to Green Lotus City, which is thousands of miles away?"
Gu Sheng frowned slightly, feeling equally confused.
At this time, Innate Spirit Embryo in his Dantian suddenly transmitted a message.
"Hehe, boy, if I hadn't overdrafted my spiritual energy to carry you so far, you would have been caught by those two sects!"
"Is it you?"
Gu Sheng looked inside the Dantian and saw that the mass of Spirit Light was a bit darker than usual.
"Of course! I have worked hard for my life."
Innate Spirit Embryo The topic suddenly changed and his tone became narrow-minded.
"Speaking of which, the way that little girl looks at you is not quite right, tsk tsk."
Gu Sheng's face darkened.
"Shut up."
"Hey, are you still shy? I have lived for so many years, and I have never seen anything."
"If you keep talking nonsense, I will seal you in your Dantian for a month."
Gu Sheng said coldly.
Innate Spirit Embryo immediately fell silent and huddled up obediently.
Xie Qingxuan asked with concern when Gu Sheng suddenly fell silent.
"Mr. Gu, what's wrong with you?"
"Nothing."
Gu Sheng came to his senses and pointed to the city gate.
"Let's go into town, you need to get back to Great Desolation City as soon as possible."
Green Lotus City is bustling with people, and there are many shops on both sides of the street.
Gu Sheng led Xie Qingxuan directly to the teleportation array in the center of the city.
The formation platform is made of sapphire and is engraved with complex runes. Several formation masters wearing uniforms are maintaining the operation of the formation.
"Where are you two going?"
An array mage came forward to ask.
"Great Desolation City."
Gu Sheng said, taking out two pieces of mid-grade Spirit Stone from the storage ring and handing them over.
Xie Qingxuan hurriedly grabbed his sleeve.
"Mr. Gu, this is too precious for me."
"It doesn't matter."
Gu Sheng interrupted her and handed the spirit stone to the formation master.
"Consider it as a reward for helping me find the elixir."
The array master took the spirit stone and his eyes lit up.
"Okay! You two, please stand in the center of the formation."
Xie Qingxuan stood in the teleportation array, holding the Linlang Pavilion token tightly with both hands, his eyes full of reluctance.
"Mr. Gu, will we meet again?"
The sun shines through the crystal dome above the teleportation array, casting mottled light and shadow on her face.
Gu Sheng looked at her expectant eyes and raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
"When I return from my training, if I have time, I will definitely visit you."
He paused and added.
"Remember, if you encounter trouble, go to the Linlang Pavilion."
Xie Qingxuan nodded vigorously, tears flashing in his eyes.
"I'll wait for you."
The array master began to chant a spell, and the runes on the teleportation array lit up one by one, and the blue-white light gradually enveloped Xie Qingxuan's figure.
At the moment when the light was about to completely engulf her, Gu Sheng saw her lips moving slightly, as if she said something, but her voice was drowned by the buzz of the formation.
The light dissipated and there was no one on the platform.
Gu Sheng stood where he was, and he could still smell the faint orchid fragrance of Xie Qingxuan in a daze.
"Boy, don't be in a daze, it's time to get down to business."
The voice of Innate Spirit Embryo sounded in my mind.
"The trip to southern Xinjiang cannot be delayed."
Gu Sheng recovered his thoughts and turned towards another formation mage.
"Go to Southern Flame City."
After several transmissions, Gu Sheng finally arrived at Blazing Sun City, the largest city in the south of Eastern Wasteland.
When he walked out of the teleportation array, the heat wave that hit his face made him squint his eyes slightly.
The architectural style of Blazing Sun City is completely different from that of Great Desolation City. Most of the houses are red, the roofs are spire-shaped, and the pedestrians on the streets are more colorfully dressed. The air is filled with the smell of various spices and medicinal herbs, and the sound of camel bells and the shouts of vendors can be heard faintly in the distance.
"This young master, does he need a guide?"
A Zhao San wearing a brown shorts came forward with an attentive smile on his face.
Gu Sheng looked him over.
This warrior is about in his early twenties, with a cultivation level around the seventh level of body tempering. He has an ordinary iron sword hanging on his waist. He seems to be a local.
"Are you familiar with Blazing Sun City?"
Gu Sheng asked.
"Of course! I grew up in Blazing Sun City. There is no place in the city that I don't know about."
Zhao San patted his chest and assured.
"Young Master, if you want to know anything, just ask!"
Gu Sheng nodded.
"First, let's talk about the basic situation of Blazing Sun City."
The two walked and talked.
Zhao San was very articulate and quickly explained the situation of Blazing Sun City clearly.
This is the largest city in the south of Eastern Wasteland. It is commanded by two powerful kings, Blazing Sun King and Town South King. It is an important gateway to southern Xinjiang, with prosperous commerce and a mixture of fish and dragons.
"Young Master is here to participate in the 'Southern Departure Grand Meeting' three months later, right?"
Zhao San asked tentatively.
"I heard that the rewards at this grand event are huge, and even king-level skills may appear!"
Gu Sheng was noncommittal and asked instead.
"Have you ever heard of a sect named 'Jade Capital Sect'?"
Zhao San scratched his head.
"Jade Capital Sect? This young man seems to have never heard of it. But if you need it, I can go and inquire."
Gu Sheng took out a piece of low-grade Spirit Stone from his arms and threw it to him.
"Find a clean place to stay, and then help me check for information about the Jade Capital Sect. As long as the information is reliable, you will not be short of spiritual stones."
Zhao San nodded again and again as if pounding garlic.
"Don't worry, sir! I'm going to contact all the brothers now and report as soon as I have any news!"
Gu Sheng said no more, turned and walked towards the Moon Gazing Pavilion door.
The two guards in front of the door glanced at him with lightning eyes. After sensing the restrained but unfathomable aura, they immediately moved out of the way respectfully.
Stepping into the lobby, a refreshing scent of sandalwood hits your face.
The floor is paved with fine sapphire bricks, and the light is discernible; the walls are hung with calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, each of which contains a unique artistic conception; the ceiling is inlaid with hundreds of luminous pearls, which emit a soft light even in the daytime.
"Does this guest want to stay in the hotel?"
Behind the counter, a middle-aged man with a kind face asked with a smile.
Gu Sheng took out a jade plaque from his arms and placed it gently on the counter.
The jade plate is all green, with three auspicious clouds engraved on the front, which is the status symbol of the Linlang Pavilion Third Pavilion Master.
The middle-aged man's pupils shrank slightly, and his attitude immediately became more respectful.
"It turns out that he is a distinguished guest from the Linlang Pavilion! I'm sorry for being rude. I wonder what kind of accommodation the master of the pavilion would like?"
"It's cleaner, it's best to bring Spirit Gathering Array."
Gu Sheng has a dull voice.
"What a coincidence! Heavenly Character Number Three Courtyard happens to be vacant. It has its own courtyard. It contains a high-grade Spirit Gathering Array, complete with alchemy room and quiet room."
The middle-aged man took out a rosewood tablet from the drawer and presented it with both hands.
"This is the key to the forbidden door of the courtyard. You only need to inject spiritual power to recognize the master."
Gu Sheng took the wooden sign and tapped it with his fingertips. A faint light flashed through and faint patterns appeared on the wooden sign.
"The daily room fee is ten mid-grade Spirit Stone. How long do you plan to stay?"
"Determine seven days first."
Gu Sheng threw a kit casually and landed on the counter with a heavy sound.
The middle-aged man opened it and saw that there were seventy mid-grade Spirit Stone neatly stacked inside. The aura was so rich that it almost condensed into substance.
The smile on his face grew wider.
"Thank you for your patronage, sir! If you need anything, please feel free to ask me."
Gu Sheng said no more, turned around and walked towards Inner Court.
After his figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, the smile on the middle-aged man's face immediately faded.
He winked at the corner, and a black shadow quietly followed Gu Sheng.
In the corner of the lobby, Zhao San is waiting eagerly.
The middle-aged man waved to him, and Zhao San immediately ran over.
"Well done."
The middle-aged man took something out of his sleeve and stuffed it into Zhao San's hand.
"This is your reward."
Zhao San looked down and almost screamed, it was actually a High-grade Spirit Stone! He has never seen such a valuable treasure in his life!
"This is too much"
Zhao San stammered, holding on to the spirit stone in his hand.
The middle-aged man sneered.
"Take it, remember, don't mention today's matter to anyone."
Zhao San nodded repeatedly, hid the spirit stone in the most hidden secret bag, pressed his chest again, and then left with great gratitude.
On the other side, Gu Sheng has arrived at Heavenly Character Number Three Courtyard.
The courtyard gate is simple and elegant, with several spiritual bamboos planted on both sides. The breeze blows and the bamboo leaves rustle, which has a vague effect of soothing the mind.
He stuck the wooden sign to the groove on the door, and the courtyard door slid open silently.
The layout of the courtyard is exquisite, with rockeries, flowing water, pavilions, and elegance everywhere.
The main house is spacious and bright, and the furniture is all made of high-quality Ling Mu; in the quiet room, a complex Spirit Gathering Array is carved on the ground, with five mid-grade Spirit Stone inlaid at the center of the array, exuding a rich aura.
Gu Sheng nodded with satisfaction, took off his cloak and hung it on the hanger, revealing an angular face.
He looked to be around thirty years old, with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, a high nose bridge, and the most eye-catching thing was a scar on his left eyebrow, which added to his evil aura.
"I can finally practice well."
Gu Sheng breathed a long sigh of relief, sat cross-legged in the middle of Spirit Gathering Array, formed a seal with his hands, and started to run the technique.
As he breathed, Spirit Gathering Array gradually lit up, and the spiritual energy in the air gathered toward him like hundreds of rivers returning to the sea.
Gu Sheng The spiritual power in the body flows, traveling along the meridians and around the sky.
He could feel that the critical point of the first meridian had been penetrated, and now he was ready to attack the second one.
"If you can find the person Jade Capital Sect"
Gu Sheng thought to himself.
"Perhaps there is no need to risk going deep into southern Xinjiang."
I don't know the time when I practice, it's already dusk in a blink of an eye.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines through the window lattice, casting mottled light and shadow in the quiet room.
Gu Sheng slowly finished the exercise, feeling the full spiritual power in his body, and nodded with satisfaction.
At this moment, there was a sudden fluctuation in the courtyard gate restrictions.
Gu Sheng frowned slightly, stood up and walked out of the quiet room.
Standing outside the courtyard gate was a thin, middle-aged man, wearing the clothes of a Moon Gazing Pavilion steward, with a flattering smile on his face.
"I'm sorry to disturb you, sir."
The middle-aged man bowed his hands, but his eyes were wandering around the courtyard.
"The younger one is Steward Liu from the Moon Gazing Pavilion. I came here to ask if you need anything, sir?"
Gu Sheng said coldly.
"No."
Steward Liu didn't give up, took a step forward and lowered his voice.
"You are new here, so you may not know our Moon Gazing Pavilion special services."
He rubbed his hands and smiled like a man.
"The pavilion has raised a group of female warriors with both talents and appearance. They are not only proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but are also good at dual cultivation of secret arts, which is of great benefit to cultivation."
"No need."
Gu Sheng interrupted him, his voice a little colder.
Steward Liu The smile froze on his face, but he still refused to give up.
"Sir, don't refuse in a hurry. These women are carefully selected, and some of them are from southern Xinjiang and are proficient in it."
"I said you don't have to."
Gu Sheng's eyes flashed with cold light, and a sense of coercion leaked out inadvertently.
Steward Liu suddenly felt like falling into an ice cave, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he backed away continuously.