Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1069: Chapter 558: She’s So Cute (2)

Seeing him like this, Hong Mei raised her fist behind him, but just waved it a few times, and then followed him carrying the box after venting her anger.

In Gu Sheng’s courtyard, Hong Mei approached again.

"Can you tell me now? What did you all talk about?"

"Not much, the Sect Leader gave me some things to prove my identity and some information about Saint Ya. In a couple of days, we’re heading to East Mountain."

"To East Mountain? What about me? Am I going too?"

Looking at her, Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

"Do you want to come along?"

"Of course I do! I dream of avenging my master!"

Seeing the anger rising in her eyes, Gu Sheng nodded.

"Then let’s go together. From now on, we’ll fight side by side, but the Sect Leader said that even though you’re the leader of Mirror Gate, you’ll have to listen to my arrangements."

After he finished speaking, Hong Mei frowned.

"Why should I? Why should I listen to you?"

Opening the box, Gu Sheng took out the Token inside.

"Because of this."

One sentence, and Hong Mei was instantly deflated.

Watching her, Gu Sheng suddenly chuckled.

"I’ve noticed that since you returned to Wushuang Taoist, you seem different from before."

"Different? In what way?"

"When you led Mirror Gate alone before, you always seemed cold and distant. Since returning to Wushuang Taoist, it seems you’ve gained some Spiritual Energy, and the whole person feels like they’ve come alive again. It seems..."

"Seems what?"

"Seems like you look even better than before."

As soon as Gu Sheng said that, Hong Mei’s face turned red.

"Do you even need to say it? Of course, it’s true! But honestly, I’m a bit jealous of you."

"Jealous that I’ve become an envoy?"

"Yes, quite jealous, but I know that if Master trusted you with this important role, it means you have the ability. Throughout the journey to Yunhai, I’ve realized that you indeed have some skills. But don’t get too proud, just being an envoy. As Master’s first disciple, my status might not be lower than yours. We’re equals, and don’t think you can overshadow me with your status, or I’ll report to Master!"

Hong Mei raised her fist again, but it only made Gu Sheng laugh even more.

He found that since returning to Wushuang Taoist, Hong Mei seemed to have become a bit cuter, and quite pleasant to the eye.

"Pack up, and we’ll leave once Shi Lou and the others complete their training."

"So soon? What about Master..."

"Wushuang Taoist has her own arrangements, no need to worry. We just need to handle these matters well so that Wushuang Taoist has no worries."

Thinking about it carefully, Hong Mei found he was right, so she nodded.

"Alright, I’ll pack up now. Let me know when we leave, so I can spend more time with Master before we head out."

After Gu Sheng nodded, Hong Mei finally left.

In the coming days, Gu Sheng explored every part of Yunhai.

After familiarizing himself with every place in Yunhai, he frequently visited Wushuang Taoist.

The herbs Wushuang Taoist had planted were already harvested, and Gu Sheng was busy every day concocting herbal medicines. He wrote countless formulas, but none were very effective in helping Wushuang Taoist recover.

Seeing the herbal supply dwindling by half, Gu Sheng started to worry.

Seeing him like this, Hong Mei proactively offered him a cup of tea.

"Gu Sheng, don’t be too distressed. According to my master, these herbs have gone through several rounds of trials, and she has researched over a hundred formulas without curing the poison in her body. This shows how severe the poison is, so it’s understandable if your formulas aren’t effective."

Hearing Hong Mei’s words, Gu Sheng sighed softly.

"I didn’t expect Saint Ya to be so ruthless. This poison is clearly intended to torment someone to death. If it weren’t for Wushuang Taoist’s strong Inner Strength, she might have been reduced to a wreck by now."

Talking about it, Hong Mei gritted her teeth in hatred.

"That Saint Ya, I will kill her someday to avenge my master!"

"Don’t rush. After we reach East Mountain, we’ll gradually bring her down. But right now, the most important thing is to assist Wushuang Taoist in researching a formula to counteract the poison."

"I’ve hit a dead-end. I really have no other solution."

As soon as she spoke, Hong Mei’s face was full of guilt.

Seeing her like this, Gu Sheng gently comforted her, "You’re not a doctor, and your medical skills aren’t expert. You’ve tried all the methods you could. Don’t blame yourself; you’ve done your best."

After comforting each other for a while, Gu Sheng resumed his research.

Hong Mei sat on a reclining chair in his yard, handling herbs while keeping him company.

Sunlight bathed the two of them, making them seem to glow. Gu Sheng was writing while Hong Mei prepared herbs, neither speaking, but the scene was inexplicably harmonious.

As the sun was setting, Hong Mei finally stood up.

"Gu Sheng, it’s time for dinner."

Upon hearing her, Gu Sheng didn’t pause but seriously replied, "I’m just getting some ideas; you go eat without me."

Looking at the sky, Hong Mei wanted to say something, but feared disturbing him, so she swallowed her words and sat back down.

No one knew how much time passed until Gu Sheng suddenly slapped the table and stood up.

"I’ve figured it out! I’ve figured it out!"

Stunned by his voice, the drowsy Hong Mei awoke with a start.

"Gu Sheng, what are you doing?"

"Hong Mei, I’ve developed a new formula! I believe this formula will work for Wushuang Taoist!"

Hearing this, Hong Mei’s face lit up with joy.

"Gu Sheng, are you serious?"

"Of course! Why else would I spend the entire day and night on this? You gather the herbs, and I’ll prepare the items. Let’s brew the medicine tonight and see if it works."

Understanding his intentions, Hong Mei immediately started helping him.

The whole night, neither of them slept, diligently brewing a pot of herbal medicine.

At first light, they arrived at Wushuang Taoist’s door.

Sensing their presence, Wushuang Taoist opened the door.

As soon as the door opened, Gu Sheng presented the herbal decoction.

"Wushuang Taoist, this is the decoction made from my new formula. Drink it, and there will surely be an effect! Although I can’t guarantee it will cure your poison, this formula is definitely effective. Trust me!"

Seeing his earnestness, Wushuang Taoist smiled.

"If I didn’t trust you, I wouldn’t have drunk so many of your concoctions."

She took the bowl from Gu Sheng’s hand and drank the decoction in one gulp.

After drinking it, she turned and sat down, releasing Spiritual Energy around her as she began to mobilize her Qi of Dantian.

Gu Sheng and Hong Mei stood by, watching her intently, not daring to breathe heavily in their nervousness.

By the time the sun fully rose, Wushuang Taoist’s Spiritual Energy suddenly had a small surge.

Feeling this surge of Spiritual Energy, their eyes both lit up.

Though they were excited, neither dared to speak, holding tightly onto each other’s fingers.

No one knew how much time went by before Wushuang Taoist finally opened her eyes.

She exhaled a long breath and then smiled.

"Gu Sheng, thank you. Your formula indeed works for me. While it can’t cure the poison, it alleviates all my symptoms and has restored some of my Divine Power, so I don’t have to suffer daily."

Hearing this, Gu Sheng let out a long sigh of relief.

"That’s great! I’ve finally developed a useful formula."

"Gu Sheng, thank you so much. I’ve researched over a hundred formulas with no success, and it turns out it’s you who saved me this time."

Hearing Wushuang Taoist’s words, Gu Sheng shook his head repeatedly.

"Please don’t say that. I just happened to figure it out. Whatever the case, as long as it works for you, that’s what matters."

Just after Gu Sheng finished speaking, he heard the distant voices of Bai Yu and Lan Yao.

As he turned around, Wushuang Taoist smiled and said, "They’ve finally completed their training. Go greet them."

Gu Sheng nodded and walked briskly outside.

Seeing them walking towards him side by side, Gu Sheng raised his lips in a wide smile.