Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World
Chapter 311 - 176: Forming Teams, Heading into the Mountains_2

Chapter 311: Chapter 176: Forming Teams, Heading into the Mountains_2

Fire Bamboo Forest

Lin Miaomiao, Mo Buwen, and another man and woman were standing in front of Gu Sheng’s wooden hut, questioning Liu Yiming with confused expressions.

"Senior Sister Lin, I truly don’t know where Brother Gu has gone! I haven’t seen him these past few days."

Liu Yiming was merely a servant disciple. Even someone like Shi Lezhi could make him tremble in fear, let alone Lin Miaomiao, the top senior sister of the outer sect at War God Peak. Faced with Lin Miaomiao’s questioning, he felt utterly helpless.

"This is truly strange! He clearly promised to head into the mountains today. Based on Junior Brother Gu’s character, he shouldn’t be one to break appointments," Lin Miaomiao thought, puzzled.

"Miaomiao, let me be blunt. We’re heading into the mountains this time to hunt down the leftovers of Thousand Poison Sect. You should be aware of the dangers involved. Why would you recruit a servant disciple as a teammate?"

The unfamiliar man crossed his arms over his chest, his face brimming with dissatisfaction.

"Exactly, Miaomiao! With your influence, you could easily gather a number of strong fighters from War God Peak with just a call. Why specifically choose a servant disciple? Could he be a relative of yours?" The young woman couldn’t help but interject.

The man’s name was Dyson, and the woman’s name was Huang Miaoyin. Both were quite renowned among the outer sect disciples at War God Peak. Even within the Copper Bone Realm, they were exceptional warriors, nearly breaking into the Silver Bone Realm.

Lin Miaomiao glanced at the two casually and replied impatiently, "Although Junior Brother Gu is a servant disciple, his strength is by no means inferior to yours! He’s also highly skilled in archery. With him on our team, we’ll have an extra layer of security."

Upon hearing this, Dyson. curled his lips in a disdainful sneer and said, "Hah, Miaomiao, while your talent might be slightly stronger than mine, there’s no need to undervalue us like this! Since when can servant disciples be compared to me and Miaoyin?"

Huang Miaoyin also showed displeasure as she said, "Miaomiao, you should know better! Other than you, Wang Defa, and Zhao Zhijin—those who’ve already broken into the Silver Bone Realm—who else in the outer sect of War God Peak dares claim they can defeat us outright? Comparing someone like him to us is truly insulting!"

Just as Lin Miaomiao was contemplating how to explain herself to the two, Gu Sheng returned. From afar, he saw Lin Miaomiao and Mo Buwen, smiling as he greeted them, "Senior Sister Lin, Brother Mo, you’re here so early! My apologies, I was delayed by some things."

Upon turning her head and spotting Gu Sheng, Lin Miaomiao revealed a smile and said, "There he is—the man himself! You can see for yourselves whether he’s qualified to be on our team!"

Gu Sheng had not altered his presence with Snake Breath Skill. When Dyson and Huang Miaoyin sensed his aura, their expressions immediately became serious, filled with doubt.

"Copper Bone Realm servant disciple?"

After Gu Sheng approached, Lin Miaomiao pulled him aside to introduce him, "This is Dyson and Huang Miaoyin. They are both strong figures among the outer sect of War God Peak, and they’ll be your teammates for this mission."

Gu Sheng clasped his hands and smiled politely at the two, "Gu Sheng greets Brother Dai and Senior Sister Huang."

Gu Sheng’s aura was solid and profound, nothing like someone who had recently broken through. Coupled with his youthful face, Dyson quickly voiced his curiosity.

"How old are you this year?"

"Seventeen, turning eighteen after the New Year."

"Hiss!"

Upon hearing his reply, Dyson and Huang Miaoyin were dumbfounded. Although they were both just a step away from the Silver Bone Realm, they were already twenty-four, almost twenty-five years old!

They couldn’t help but recall their own cultivation levels when they were seventeen—was it Blood Refining Realm Great Success? Perfect? They had long since forgotten. However, they distinctly remembered breaking through to the Copper Bone Realm only after the age of twenty!

At that time, they had even smugly basked in their achievements for quite a while!

But comparing themselves to Gu Sheng now, their pride was reduced to nothing. They weren’t worth a thing!

Finally, the two genuinely acknowledged Lin Miaomiao’s earlier claims. Even if Gu Sheng’s combat prowess wasn’t up to their level yet, his talent left them far behind in the dust. Just based on this point alone, they couldn’t hold a candle to him.

Recovering from their shock, the two immediately returned the gesture to Gu Sheng, saying, "Junior Brother Gu, we’re honored."

Seeing the change in attitude, Lin Miaomiao and Mo Buwen couldn’t help but laugh, completely understanding their reaction. After all, their own impressions the first time they learned Gu Sheng had entered the Copper Bone Realm weren’t much better than Dyson and Huang Miaoyin’s.

"So, do either of you still object to Junior Brother Gu joining us now?" Lin Miaomiao asked with a chuckle.

The two quickly shook their heads like rattles, "None whatsoever!"

"Alright! Since there are no objections, then let’s prepare to set off! Entering the Red Cloud Mountain Range at this time is far more dangerous than before. Everyone should stay alert and avoid any lapses in judgment. Remember to support one another, and don’t let small disputes create rifts. If things go south during a life-or-death moment, arguments would only make things worse."

"I need a moment to fetch some weapons and gear," said Gu Sheng as he walked into his hut and strapped a Thirst Blood Axe onto his back.

Watching Gu Sheng fetching his gear, Huang Miaoyin immediately sidled closer to Lin Miaomiao, whispering, "Miaomiao, given Junior Brother Gu’s absurdly godlike talent, why is he still a servant disciple? What’s the higher-ups thinking? Have they lost their minds?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Miaomiao hastily scanned their surroundings for any other sect members. Seeing that no one else was around, she glared fiercely at her, "Mind your words! Junior Brother Gu starting as a servant disciple was personally arranged by the Great Elder. If this kind of talk gets to the enforcement team’s ears, you might get skinned alive!"

Huang Miaoyin’s face instantly showed a trace of fear as she hurriedly covered her mouth, "I... I didn’t say anything!" Dyson, on the other hand, seemed to ponder this revelation, glancing at Gu Sheng’s hut with newfound deference.

After seeing the large wooden box strapped on Gu Sheng’s back, Huang Miaoyin couldn’t help but comment, "Junior Brother Gu, why are you carrying such a big box? This mission is all about speed and precision. Carrying something so bulky would only hinder and slow you down! Can’t you leave it behind?"

Gu Sheng chuckled wryly, "But this box contains my weapons, and leaving it behind would severely reduce my combat capabilities."

Lin Miaomiao frowned slightly upon hearing this, "Carrying such a large box is indeed inconvenient. I have a refined steel saber—take it for now."

While the Thirst Blood Axe was undoubtedly powerful, its large size made it unwieldy. Unlike swords or sabers, it couldn’t simply be strapped to the waist. Given their high-powered team setup, which even included the Shattering Star Crossbow, Gu Sheng didn’t insist on bringing it.

"Alright! In that case, I’ll leave it behind!"

The team returned briefly to War God Peak to retrieve the saber before heading for the Red Cloud Mountain Range.

Due to the lucrative rewards tied to the Killing Order, not only were there disciples from War God Peak, but even disciples from Spirit Pill Peak joined the fray. Of course, these delicate alchemists didn’t have great combat strength, but they weren’t fools either. Fully aware of their advantages, they brought plenty of pills and served as healers while teaming up with disciples from War God Peak.

In battles, injuries were inevitable. Furthermore, knowing that these Spirit Pill Peak disciples would likely become high-ranking alchemists in the future, the disciples of War God Peak were more than willing to team up with them. Along the way, Gu Sheng and his teammates saw quite a number of teams from the Holy Pill Sect.

"Xiao Mo, you mentioned last time that there’s a place with abundant Bone Cleansing Flowers. Where is it?"

The Red Cloud Mountain Range was vast, and whether they’d encounter Thousand Poison Sect disciples depended partly on luck. Lin Miaomiao and her team weren’t planning to wander aimlessly but were targeting specific locations.

Mo Buwen had previously discovered Bone Cleansing Flowers in the Red Cloud Mountain Range.

Bone Cleansing Flowers were a Yellow-Level Low-Grade material, the primary ingredient for crafting Bone Cleansing Pills, and highly valuable. Lin Miaomiao stated their team’s main target was the Bone Cleansing Flowers, with hunting Thousand Poison Sect disciples being secondary.

Mo Buwen pointed toward a location deeper within the Red Cloud Mountain Range and said, "About ten li in that direction. That area is not only near Thousand Poison Sect territory but also guarded by a powerful Iron Bone King Snake. If I hadn’t run fast last time, I’d have been devoured. Senior Sister, given the deep animosity between us and Thousand Poison Sect, that area is dangerous. There’s no need to risk it."

Upon hearing about the Bone Cleansing Flowers, Dyson and Huang Miaoyin’s eyes lit up, and they exclaimed in unison, "We’re not backing down! Those are Bone Cleansing Flowers—we have to give it a shot no matter how dangerous it is!"