Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1740: Chapter 883: Elegant Arrangement

"If Senior Sister insists on giving a gift, how about exchanging tokens between us? Although this token is not valuable, it has been with me since childhood. Consider it a meeting gift from me, Junior Sister."

Gu Yuanyuan couldn’t refuse, seeing that the wooden token was indeed ordinary and not a precious item. Only then did she carefully accept it, feeling even more uneasy inside, thinking she was failing as a Senior Sister, leaving her flustered and clumsy.

At this moment, Gu Sheng’s voice timely broke the silence, carrying a slight hint of authority.

"Yuanyuan."

Gu Yuanyuan, as if she had found her backbone, quickly turned to look at Gu Sheng, her eyes filled with grievance and seeking assistance.

Gu Sheng looked at her calmly, his tone carrying a sense of instruction.

"Take today’s events as a warning. When dealing with people, you must think twice and not make judgments based on impulsive emotions or surface appearances. You are my foremost personal disciple, you must always remember."

"Yes, Master, I understand my mistake."

Gu Yuanyuan lowered her head, obediently accepting the lesson.

Only then did Gu Sheng shift his gaze to Qidiao Yaoyao, his expression growing more solemn.

"Qidiao Yaoyao."

"Disciple is here."

Qidiao Yaoyao quickly composed herself and responded respectfully.

"Since you have decided to enter my tutelage, today you shall perform the disciple initiation ceremony. Serve tea."

Tantai Xueling, prepared as always, had unknowingly brought a cup of clear tea. Qidiao Yaoyao took a deep breath, straightened her robes, stepped forward a few steps, knelt on both knees, took the tea cup from Tantai Xueling with both hands, and lifted it high, lowering her head in offering before Gu Sheng, her voice clear and solemn.

"Disciple Qidiao Yaoyao wishes to enter the Master’s tutelage today, to faithfully follow the Master’s teachings, to train diligently and endure hardships, and never to fail the Master’s grace! Please accept the tea, Master!"

Gu Sheng accepted the tea cup, sipped it symbolically, then placed it aside.

He took out a blank Jade Talisman that he had prepared in advance, inscribed some information into it using spiritual power, and handed it to Qidiao Yaoyao.

"The contents of this Jade Talisman must be largely digested within three days. Remember, everything that I pass on to you must never be divulged, not even to your grandfather, Qidiao Wu."

Gu Sheng’s tone became exceptionally serious, carrying an undeniable sense of oppression.

"Within your Sea of Consciousness, I have implanted the ’Forbidden God Lock.’ This lock is connected with my mind, and should you violate my command and disclose the teachings without authorization, the Forbidden God Lock will instantly activate and destroy your Sea of Consciousness. Remember that, remember!"

With that, he pointed like a flash of lightning at Qidiao Yaoyao’s forehead. Qidiao Yaoyao felt a slight tremor in her Sea of Consciousness, and an invisible yet unbreakable force of imprisonment quietly formed, connecting with her Soul origin, making her feel a sense of solemn awe, not daring to make the slightest change.

"Disciple swears never to disclose the secrets passed down by Master! If violated, may heaven and earth abandon me, and may my Divine Soul be annihilated!"

Qidiao Yaoyao, without hesitation, solemnly swore a harsh martial arts oath.

Gu Sheng nodded, his expression slightly softened, and began teaching.

"You possess the Holy Gu Spirit Body, which brings both blessings and misfortunes. Today, I will teach you an elementary spell derived from an old friend. It specifically addresses this physique, helping you temporarily suppress the backlash of the Spiritual Body, relieving the suffering of life loss, and initially guiding the Poisonous Insect Essence within."

What he taught, after simplification and adjustment by him, came from the inheritance of Lan Liyue, a foundational part of the Magic Technique regarding the Holy Gu Spirit Body.

Although it was just the basics, it cleared the clouds and pointed out a viable path regarding the problem of backlash from the Spiritual Body, which had troubled Qidiao Yaoyao for years.

"As for the deeper inheritance related to your future path, it requires further observation of your character before it can be passed on as appropriate."

Qidiao Yaoyao listened attentively to Gu Sheng’s explanation. The more she listened, the more astonished she became, and the more excited! The spell seemed custom-tailored for her, providing clear solutions and guidance for many long-standing issues! She suppressed the overwhelming joy in her heart and respectfully bowed her head.

"Thank you, Master, for imparting the Magic Technique! Disciple will diligently practice and will definitely live up to Master’s high expectations!"

...

After imparting knowledge to Qidiao Yaoyao, Gu Sheng proceeded to let her withdraw for self-enlightenment.

Subsequently, he approached Gu Yuanyuan, who was watching eagerly.

"Yuanyuan, come with me."

He was preparing to teach Gu Yuanyuan the God-breaking Path, the top-tier Earth Element Dao Rhyme derived from the mysterious Stone Bead he had acquired.

...

At night, in the fourth layer of Linyin Pavilion, within Gu Yuanyuan’s room.

She sat cross-legged on a mat but seemed somewhat restless. Her mind kept replaying the events of the day when Qidiao Yaoyao removed her mask, and her own outburst and retreat... as well as the Junior Sister’s face, a mix of exquisite beauty and hideousness.

"I’m truly terrible..."

Gu Yuanyuan awoke from meditation, her small face filled with regret and self-reproach.

"Even though Junior Sister is already so pitiable, I still reacted like that... She must be very hurt... I have truly failed as a Senior Sister..."

She looked at the Five Poison Token she placed beside her pillow, her heart full of guilt.

...

Meanwhile, in the hall of the underground level, Gu Sheng and Tantai Xueling were still conversing.

Suddenly, Tantai Xueling seemed to sense something, gently waving her slender hand, causing a spatial ripple to spread beside her. In the next moment, a figure stumbled out from the ripple.

This person appeared to be in his forties, his features somewhat resembling Gu Sheng, but at this moment, he seemed rather disheveled, his clothes slightly askew, and his breath somewhat unstable, with a look of lingering panic on his face. It was Gu Sheng’s father—Gu Lie!

Gu Lie steadied himself, shook his slightly dizzy head, and instinctively looked up, his gaze instantly locking onto Gu Sheng, standing not far away.