Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World
Chapter 378 - 213: The Red Cloud Secret Realm Opens!

Chapter 378: Chapter 213: The Red Cloud Secret Realm Opens!

As the person in charge of the Mu Merchant Guild in Red Cloud Prefecture City, Mu Yingyou often hosted banquets here for high-ranking guests. Being one of the biggest patrons of Yuxiang Building, the establishment even reserved a top-class private room exclusively for her.

Mu Yingyou shook her head. "I’m not reserving a table today. Which room is Peak Master Wen from the Holy Pill Sect in? Take me to him."

The servant froze upon hearing this. Wen Mingyan’s reputation in the Red Cloud Prefecture Domain far surpassed even that of the Sect Master of the Holy Pill Sect. The servant obviously knew who he was. After seriously recalling the guest list for today, the servant shook his head. "Madam Mu, Peak Master Wen is not staying here today."

"What? Not staying here? Impossible! He said he’d meet me here for dinner and a chat today. How could he not be here? Did you mix something up?"

Mu Yingyou grew highly agitated and grabbed the servant by his collar, demanding answers.

The servant turned pale with fright and quickly handed over the reservation ledger in his hands to Mu Yingyou. "Madam Mu, Peak Master Wen really isn’t here! If you don’t believe me, please look for yourself."

Mu Yingyou snatched the ledger and flipped through it quickly. Many familiar Sect names and people were listed, but the Holy Pill Sect and Wen Mingyan were conspicuously absent.

"Damn it!"

With a furious curse, Mu Yingyou threw the ledger to the ground before storming out of Yuxiang Building, heading straight for the city gates.

When Mu Yingyou learned from the city gate guards that Wen Mingyan and Gu Sheng had already left riding a bloodline flying beast, fury engulfed her. She glared toward the Holy Pill Sect with venom in her eyes. "Wen Mingyan! I’ll remember this debt! Don’t let me catch you again, or I’ll flay you alive!"

...

On the bloodline flying beast, Gu Sheng could hardly suppress his curiosity and asked cheekily, "Master, you and Aunt Mu..."

Gu Sheng raised his eyebrows at Wen Mingyan repeatedly, grinning mischievously.

Wen Mingyan gave his disciple’s head a light smack. "Why do you ask so many questions? Hurry up and open the box to see what’s inside!"

Gu Sheng, feeling disappointed that his gossip instincts were left unsatisfied, pouted helplessly.

He opened the box, only to discover a pair of boots inside.

The boots were a pale blue color and felt soft to the touch. However, Gu Sheng couldn’t shake the feeling that the material used was somewhat unique.

Seeing the boots in Gu Sheng’s hands, Wen Mingyan couldn’t help but laugh. "It’s the Magical Speed Boots! What a steal!"

"Magical Speed Boots? Are they something special?"

Gu Sheng thought the boots were somewhat unusual but couldn’t pinpoint their exact value. Judging by his master’s expression, though, these boots were no ordinary item.

"Of course they’re special! These boots are specifically designed to amplify speed, a genuine Top-grade Yellow Level Treasure! They are highly effective for those below the fourth level of Bone Refining. Now, you tell me, isn’t that something valuable?"

Gu Sheng was startled. "This... this generous?"

Images of Mu Yingyou’s innocent smile surfaced in Gu Sheng’s mind, and his sense of guilt peaked immediately.

"Master, tricking Aunt Mu like this... doesn’t feel very honorable to me."

Wen Mingyan chuckled maliciously. "Boy, your master isn’t exactly the honorable type to begin with. Worst case, dealing with her next time will just be a bit troublesome. After all, the more the fleas bite, the more numb you get—I’m used to it!"

Back at War God Peak, Wen Mingyan tossed a Vibrant Metal Battle Armor to Gu Sheng. "Keep this Battle Armor for yourself. Hand me the Water Cold Sword; I’ll find someone to reforge it for you."

After taking Gu Sheng’s Water Cold Sword, Wen Mingyan left. Gu Sheng, having received the boots, couldn’t wait to try them on.

Upon channeling power into the boots, Gu Sheng instantly felt a gentle wind-like force supporting him, making him unbelievably swift. With his movements, his speed doubled compared to before!

"No wonder Master said it’s useful for anyone below the fourth layer of Bone Refining. The increase is extraordinary! But the energy cost is steep—it’s only practical for critical situations."

While the Magical Speed Boots delivered impressive results, their consumption rate was worryingly high. Gu Sheng estimated that if he used them at full power, he would be completely drained within fifteen minutes—more exhausting than combat itself.

Fortunately, the boots were exceptionally comfortable to wear, even better than regular shoes. So Gu Sheng decided to wear them as everyday footwear since they consumed no energy when unused.

During Wen Mingyan’s half-month absence, Gu Sheng did not slack off, diligently practicing the Gale Nine Swords daily.

When Wen Mingyan returned after fifteen days, he handed the reforged Water Cold Sword back to Gu Sheng along with two white Spirit Stones.

"I had the Helian family modify your Water Cold Sword using Heavy Stone. Now, as long as you channel Spiritual Power, it can generate a localized gravity field, which can yield incredible results if used wisely in battle. You’re still in the Bone Refining Realm, so you lack internal Spiritual Power. Take these two Spirit Stones—simply attach them to the hilt when needed. Try it now."

Curious, Gu Sheng picked up a Spirit Stone and grasped the Water Cold Sword.

The originally water-blue blade had transformed into a dark cobalt hue after modification. Although it looked slightly less elegant, Gu Sheng could distinctly sense the increased power emanating from it.

When Gu Sheng affixed the Spirit Stone to the sword’s hilt and swung it forcefully, an unusual gravity field immediately spread from the Water Cold Sword.

Feeling the gravitational intensity, Wen Mingyan nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad. Activating it solely with Spirit Stones may not unleash the gravity field’s full potential, but it’s sufficient to hinder those at the first or second stage of Bone Refining Realm significantly. It should be enough for your upcoming trip to the Red Cloud Abyssal Domain."