"What's the question?"
Miss Tantai walked out of the shadows and asked softly.
Gu Sheng nodded.
"Special class sect, Myriad Flow Sect. They are eyeing the bloodline of the Xie Family."
Miss Tantai frowned slightly.
"Myriad Flow Sect I seem to have heard this name somewhere."
"No rush."
Gu Sheng Hold Southern Emperor Sword.
"Let's get out of here first."
The two turned and left. Behind them, only the gradually cold body of Meng Xiao was left among Purple Bamboo Courtyard, and the broken tea sets on the ground.
The moonlight is like blood, shining on the glazed tiles of the Meng Family's mansion, reflecting a strange luster.
Miss Tantai leaned lazily next to an ancient locust tree, slender fingers curling up a strand of black hair on the temples, and his eyes were shining with unpredictable light under the moonlight.
"Those two old guys took Ancestor Meng Family towards Tiancheng."
Her red lips parted slightly, and her voice was a bit playful.
"It seems that they are going to the Myriad Flow Sect to bring in reinforcements."
Gu Sheng stands in the center of the courtyard, wearing a black robe and windless movement.
He raised his eyes to the sky, his voice terrifyingly calm.
"It takes at least three hours for the teleportation array to travel back and forth."
The golden pattern on his left arm suddenly lit up, and dozens of dark vines burst out of his sleeves, twisting and stretching like living creatures.
The surface of the vines was covered with barbs, glowing like a metal in the moonlight.
"You go first."
Gu Sheng said without looking back.
Miss Tantai's eyes flashed and his eyes fell on the wriggling vines.
The originally lazy expression gradually subsided and was replaced by surprise.
"It turns out I'm not soft-hearted."
She whispered to herself.
"I just feel like my hands are dirty."
"Heavenly Demon Vine."
Gu Sheng spat out three words lightly, and his left arm suddenly shook.
The vines shot out like black lightning, instantly crushing the nearest pavilion.
Amidst the sound of cracking wood and rocks, the entire Meng Family mansion fell apart in an instant as if it was being torn apart by a giant beast.
"Ah! Who is this!"
"The enemy is attacking! Form a formation quickly!"
The warriors in the mansion rushed out in a hurry, only to see the shadows of vines filling the sky like a prison and a net.
As soon as a Earth Martial Realm peak guard captain raised his long sword, a vine penetrated his chest.
His eyes widened in horror as he watched his flesh and blood dry up at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning into a withered skeleton in the blink of an eye.
Miss Tantai Point your toes lightly, your body floats and you step back.
She stood on the branch of an ancient pine outside the courtyard wall, watching the Meng Family house turn into a purgatory on earth.
Screams came and went, but no one could escape the death net woven by the black vines.
"What a beautiful art of killing."
The corners of her lips were raised slightly, but there was no smile in her eyes.
In the courtyard, the last warrior had five vines piercing his limbs and head at the same time, hanging in the air and twitching.
Gu Sheng raised his hand and waved, and the vines retracted into his sleeves, leaving only mummies and ruins on the ground.
Under the moonlight, he was hunting in black robes, and the figure turning away was like the god of death gathering his scythe.
When the Meng Family ancestor arrived with more than thirty Myriad Flow Sect experts, what he saw was a lifeless ruins.
He staggered to his knees and grabbed a handful of blood-stained soil with his skinny fingers.
"Xiao'er. Where is my Xiao'er?"
The old man's voice trembled.
A Myriad Flow Sect disciple discovered a twisted corpse in the corner.
Meng Xiao's limbs were broken at strange angles, and the edge of the bowl-sized blood hole on his chest was burnt black, as if it had been corroded by something.
"Ah!"
Meng Family The ancestor picked up his grandson's body and roared to the sky, the sound was like Ye Xiao weeping blood.
"Gu Sheng! I am going to extract your soul and refine it, and you will never be reincarnated again!"
Myriad Flow Sect The leader took a step forward.
"My condolences to Elder Meng, the sect leader has given orders, and the whole sect is at your disposal. The thief can't run far, so we will seal off the whole city right now!"
"No"
Meng Family Ancestor stood up slowly, a frightening and fierce light burst out from his muddy old eyes.
"I'm going to chop him up with my own hands. Send the order, and anyone who finds traces of Gu Sheng will be rewarded with ten thousand gold, and whoever takes his head will be accepted as my direct disciple!"
Yellow City, Linlang Pavilion.
Gu Sheng Standing in front of the gilded gate, his shoulders suddenly sank.
His pupils shrank suddenly. With his mental perception, he didn't notice anyone approaching!
"Guess who I am?"
Miss Tantai's voice sounded in his ears, and his warm breath brushed the side of his neck.
Gu Sheng didn't look back, just tilted his head slightly.
"Miss Tantai is very skilled."
"Boring."
Miss Tantai let go of her hand and turned to face him. Her eyes were astonishingly bright under the moonlight.
"Why aren't you even a little scared?"
Gu Sheng then looked at her squarely.
The woman was wearing a moon-white dress with a strange jade pendant hanging from her waist. She was looking at him with her head tilted, like a child who hadn't gotten a toy.
"Heavenly Demon Vine."
She spoke suddenly, a sly look in her eyes.
"That was Heavenly Demon Vine just now, right?"
Gu Sheng's eyes narrowed.
"The girl is very knowledgeable."
"I've seen the drawings in the Central Continent's "Stories of Strange Objects"."
Miss Tantai took a step closer, and the tip of his nose almost touched Gu Sheng's chin.
"But your vines are different."
There was a faint fragrance coming from her body, not like powder, but like some kind of medicinal herb.
Gu Sheng took half a step back calmly.
"Mutation breed."
"No wonder!"
Miss Tantai clapped his hands and chuckled.
"Ordinary Heavenly Demon Vine can swallow up essence and blood, but your bones can be corroded."
"Senior Brother Gu, just let me take a look~" Miss Tantai pulled Gu Sheng's sleeves. His almond eyes were watery, as if they were filled with starlight.
"I promise to just take a look and never touch it!"
Gu Sheng sighed helplessly. He couldn't remember how many times he had been pestered by this junior sister along the way.
He wanted to refuse, but every time he met those expectant eyes, he swallowed his words again.
"Linlang Pavilion is here."
Gu Sheng changed the topic and pointed to the three-story pavilion with carved beams and painted beams in front of him.
"Let's go in and talk."
Miss Tantai's eyes lit up and he immediately followed in like a cheerful bird.
Linlang Pavilion is the most prestigious teahouse in Yellow City, known for its elegance and purity.
Seeing that they were regular customers, the waiter quickly led them to the "Tingyuxuan" in the innermost room on the second floor.
Sandalwood lingers in the elegant room, and an old plum tree stretches out the window, just in time to block the scorching sun.
Gu Sheng asked for a pot of the best Biluochun. After the waiter stepped back, he said seriously.
"Junior sister Xue Li, Heavenly Demon Vine is not child's play. You saw its power last time."
"I know!"
Miss Tantai held his cheeks in his hands, his eyes shining with excitement.
"But I'm just curious. How come such a fierce Heavenly Demon Vine becomes so obedient in your hands?"
Gu Sheng was silent for a moment and finally gave in.
"That's all, I'll just give you a look."
He slowly lifted up the sleeve of his left arm, revealing the golden-red vines wrapped around his arm.
Completely different from the form that destroyed the world that day, the Heavenly Demon Vine at this moment is only a few feet long and sits quietly, like an exquisite armband.
"Wow!"
Miss Tantai exclaimed and couldn't help but get closer and take a closer look.
"It's so beautiful! It's gold and red, and it looks like it's carved from the finest spiritual jade."
She stretched out her slender fingers, tentatively wanting to touch.
"Don't"
Before Gu Sheng could finish his warning, Heavenly Demon Vine suddenly burst out, and an extremely ferocious aura instantly filled the entire private room.
The golden and red light on the vine was strong, and the tip was raised like a poisonous snake, pointing directly at Miss Tantai's throat!
"Ah!"
Miss Tantai was so frightened that he leaned back and almost fell off the chair.
Gu Sheng quickly held down his left arm and shouted.
"Quiet!"
A magical scene happened.
Heavenly Demon Vine's ferocious breath suddenly stagnated, and the tip stopped an inch away from Miss Tantai's throat. Then it slowly retracted and wrapped around Gu Sheng's arm again, restoring calm.
"What's going on?"
Miss Tantai slapped his chest in shock.
"Does it know me?"
Gu Sheng thoughtfully.
"It should be because we used the Unity of Spirit secret method last time. Part of your spiritual brand is left in Heavenly Demon Vine."
Miss Tantai's eyes lit up.
"Doesn't that mean that it and I are half masters?"
"It's a beautiful thought."
Gu Sheng laughed.
"But it's true that it's not as hostile to you as it is to other people."
Miss Tantai rolled his eyes and suddenly said seriously.
"Senior Brother Gu, I have a request."
"Say."
Gu Sheng put down his robe sleeves to cover Heavenly Demon Vine.
"I heard Master say that when Heavenly Demon Vine advances to the sect realm, he will have a chance to branch out."
Miss Tantai Put your hands together and make a prayer gesture.
"Can you sell me the split part then? The price is up to you!"
Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.
"What do you want Heavenly Demon Vine to do?"
"Protect yourself!"
Miss Tantai pouted.
"You also know that we alchemists deal with elixirs all day long, but our combat effectiveness is very weak. If there is a Heavenly Demon Vine to protect me, I don't have to worry about being bullied all the time."
Gu Sheng pondered for a moment.
"If we can really divide the plants, I can consider it. But..."
"But what?"
Miss Tantai asked eagerly.
"I don't want your spirit stone."
Gu Sheng Look directly into her eyes.
"Tomorrow I have to do something difficult and need help. If you are willing to lend a helping hand, I will give you the Heavenly Demon Vine that has been divided."
Miss Tantai was stunned, obviously not expecting Gu Sheng to propose such a condition.
She blinked.
"Is it that simple?"
"Easy?"
Gu Sheng chuckled.
"Tomorrow's things will not be simple. It may be life-threatening."
Miss Tantai bit his lower lip and suddenly slapped the table.
"Deal! But I have to bring my sister with me."
"Tantai Bing Tang?"
Gu Sheng frowned slightly.
"Is she willing to help?"
"Don't worry!"
Miss Tantai smiled slyly.
"My sister loves me the most, and she loves you. Ahem, in any case, she will definitely come!"
Gu Sheng nodded.
"Then it's settled. At dawn tomorrow, we will gather under the old locust tree in the east of the city."
"It's a deal!"
Miss Tantai stood up excitedly.
"I have to go back quickly to prepare and inform my sister. Brother Gu, see you tomorrow!"
She rushed out of the private room like a gust of wind, leaving Gu Sheng shaking her head and laughing.
As night falls, an undercurrent surges in Yellow City.
The strong men of the Myriad Flow Sect searched everywhere, but could never find the target they wanted.
Gu Sheng, on the other hand, closed his eyes and adjusted his breath in the quiet room in the backyard of the Linlang Pavilion, recharging his energy for tomorrow's action.
At dawn the next day, as the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds, Gu Sheng opened his eyes.
He was keenly aware that two familiar scents were approaching, it was the Tantai sisters.
Pushing open the door of the quiet room, Gu Sheng saw Miss Tantai dressed in smart clothes and handsome, which was completely different from his usual charming appearance.
Tantai Bing Tang beside her was still dressed in white, as cold as frost. Only when she saw Gu Sheng, her eyes were soft.
"Senior Brother Gu, morning!"
Miss Tantai came jumping up and down.
"We're not late, are we?"
Gu Sheng bowed his hands.
"Senior Sister Tantai, Junior Sister Xue Li, thank you both for coming to help."
"Oh, why are you so polite!"
Miss Tantai curled his lips in dissatisfaction.
"I haven't seen you for just one night, and you've turned back into the old-fashioned Senior Brother Gu."
Tantai Bing Tang said softly.
"Junior brother Gu, there is no need to be polite. Xue Li is right. Since we are here, we are our own people."
Gu Sheng said sincerely.
"Senior Sister Tantai, I haven't thanked you properly for what happened last time. If you hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid."
"There is no need to mention the past."
Tantai Bing Tang interrupted him.
"I will try my best to help you with today's matter. Even if there are any problems in Tiancheng, I will help you solve them."
Gu Sheng felt warm in his heart.
"So, Gu Sheng owes senior sister a favor."
Tantai Bing Tang shook his head slightly.
"Between you and me, there is no need to talk about this."
She looked at the sky.
"Without further ado, let's leave early so that we can come back early. I have something else to do in the afternoon."
Gu Sheng stood in front of the window, tapping the window lattice with his fingers, looking towards the direction of Tiancheng in the distance.
It was just dawning, and the morning mist shrouded the mountains in the distance, just like his dark and unclear mood at the moment.
"Sir, everything is ready."
Tantai Bing Tang's voice came from behind, as cold as frost.
Gu Sheng turned around and looked at the sisters in front of him.
Tantai Bing Tang is dressed in white and has a stern face; Miss Tantai beside her is wearing a black outfit with a bit of playfulness in his eyebrows.
"Bing Tang, are you sure you want to do this?"
Gu Sheng frowned slightly.
"Myriad Flow Sect is not someone to be trifled with."
Tantai Bing Tang The corners of his mouth curled up in an invisible arc.
"Don't worry, young master, I have my own sense of discretion."
Miss Tantai interrupted with a smile.
"That's right, my sister's 'Thousand Illusions Ice Heart Art' has been completed, and it's easy to change people. Let's talk about it."
She blinked.
"When have our sisters ever disappointed the young master?"
Gu Sheng shook his head and laughed.
"That's all, you girl. Since you insist, then act according to the plan. Remember, evacuate immediately after rescuing Qing Xuan, don't be reluctant to fight."
"Understood."
Tantai Bing Tang responded briefly, turned around and walked out.
Miss Tantai made a face at Gu Sheng and quickly followed his sister.
Gu Sheng looked at the two people leaving, his eyes gradually becoming deeper.
"Myriad Flow Sect"
He murmured in a low voice, his fingers caressing the jade pendant around his waist unconsciously.
"This account should be settled carefully."
Half an hour later, within the Myriad Flow Sect.
Xie Qingxuan sat blankly in front of the dressing table, a face as pale as paper reflected in the bronze mirror.
Two Myriad Flow Sect female disciples were dressing her up, their actions so rough that she frowned frequently.
"Miss Xie, you are so lucky."
One of the round-faced female disciples said in a weird voice.
"Being favored by our Young Sect Master is a blessing that many women can't ask for."
Another tall and thin female disciple sneered.
"Isn't that right? I heard that Xie Family was captured and dedicated to Young Sect Master? Tsk, tsk, why can't such a good thing happen to my family?"
Xie Qingxuan bit her lower lip and dug her nails into her palms.