Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 740: Chapter 394 Reforge the Cauldron

Gradually, the fragments began to rearrange and fuse together.

"Hiss..."

Gu Sheng suddenly felt a tearing sensation within his sea of bitterness.

Each time True Qi touched the fragments, it felt as though his soul was being reshaped.

Yet, this painful sensation didn’t make Gu Sheng give up; instead, it drove him to push the process forward.

As time passed, the "cauldron" in the sea of bitterness gradually took shape.

No longer was it broken shards—it had coalesced into a complete entity.

This newly restored "cauldron" not only repaired its previous damage but, under the blessings of Mystic Yellow Qi and green copper aura, its quality was significantly enhanced.

Gu Sheng could feel the power contained within the new "cauldron" was far mightier than before.

All of a sudden, a feeling of joy and anticipation filled Gu Sheng’s heart.

When the last thread of True Qi merged into the "cauldron," Gu Sheng slowly opened his eyes.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face, for he had successfully completed this round of forging.

The rebirth of the "cauldron" in the sea of bitterness was truly a blessing in disguise.

"Heh heh heh..."

Gu Sheng couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Ji Ziyue had been peacefully immersed in dreamland.

Suddenly awakened by Gu Sheng’s laughter, she appeared visibly hesitant.

Ji Ziyue slowly sat up, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and turned to look at Gu Sheng.

At that moment, Gu Sheng’s smile was unusually radiant, which sparked a trace of unease in Ji Ziyue’s heart.

"This guy... what’s this guy up to now?"

Ji Ziyue muttered privately to herself.

After all, with her current circumstances—trapped and bound by Gu Sheng—escape was impossible. She was essentially his puppet.

Meanwhile, Gu Sheng also felt the faintly startled gaze from Ji Ziyue.

Smirking, Gu Sheng deliberately put on a playful, lascivious expression, slowly leaning in closer to her.

"Little Sister Ji, it seems you’re awake. Perfect timing—I’ve got something to ask you."

Gu Sheng’s tone carried a hint of teasing.

"Hmph!"

Ji Ziyue cautiously stepped back, putting on an icy expression. "What did you just call me?"

"Little Sister Ji, of course."

Gu Sheng chuckled lightly.

"You’ve got some nerve! Call me little sister? Aren’t you embarrassed? By seniority, shouldn’t you be calling me elder sister instead?"

Ji Ziyue said this while casually straightening her clothes.

Though outwardly composed, Ji Ziyue could feel the intense aura radiating from Gu Sheng, which made her heart quiver with fear.

"Come on, now. You’re mine for the time being; I can call you whatever I like, and you’ll just have to accept it."

The grin on the corners of Gu Sheng’s mouth deepened.

Then, leaning in even closer, he lowered his voice deliberately and said, "I’ve heard that your Ji family has countless secret techniques and Magical Treasures. I trust you won’t be stingy, right?"

At those words, Ji Ziyue’s face changed instantly.

She hadn’t expected Gu Sheng to opportunistically extort her.

With a firm shake of her head, she replied, "Little boy, our Ji family’s secret techniques and Magical Treasures are heirlooms passed down through generations. They must never be given to outsiders."

Gu Sheng seemed to have anticipated this response, so he purposefully moved in closer.

Instantly, a powerful aura pressed down heavily on Ji Ziyue.

"Little Sister Ji, you better think this through. Refusing to hand over the secret techniques and treasures might lead to consequences you can’t afford to face."

With that, Gu Sheng rubbed his hands together, his smile becoming even more dazzling.

Ji Ziyue felt an unprecedented amount of pressure weighing her down.

But as a member of the Ji family, surrendering now would be a disgrace to her lineage.

"I can’t agree to your terms."

Ji Ziyue said resolutely.

Gu Sheng, seeing this, deliberately acted as though he was about to make a move.

Ji Ziyue had no choice but to retreat repeatedly in desperation.

She knew full well she wasn’t a match for Gu Sheng now and was so anxious she nearly broke down into tears.

"Refuse, will you? Then I might have to do something truly outrageous."

Gu Sheng said, stepping toward Ji Ziyue.

"Ah... help!"

Ji Ziyue instinctively cried out.

Suddenly, the lake’s surface began to bubble furiously.

Using his Divine Sense, Gu Sheng scanned the area, sensing multiple entities approaching.

From what he could deduce, however, these forces were not very powerful.

At this point, Ji Ziyue also noticed the disturbances on the lake’s surface.

In an instant, the water roiled once more, and several figures slowly emerged.

Their appearances were akin to mythical Yakshas, with grotesque faces and sharp claws and teeth.

Their sudden appearance was truly unsettling.

"What... what are those things?"

Seeing the water demons, Ji Ziyue froze, momentarily overwhelmed by fear and confusion.

At the same time, these water demons noticed Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue.

In their eyes gleamed a rapacious light, as though they’d stumbled upon a delectable feast.

Ji Ziyue clung tightly to Gu Sheng’s clothing, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Her terror was almost palpable, but in this life-or-death moment, crying was pointless. All she could do was pin her hopes on Gu Sheng.

"See? This is all your fault; otherwise, these water demons wouldn’t have shown up."

Gu Sheng remarked with a look of exasperation.

"You’re blaming me? It’s all because of you! Who told you to treat me that way?"

Ji Ziyue retorted indignantly from behind Gu Sheng.

"Say one more word—I dare you. If you do, I’ll toss you to those monsters. Then... heh heh heh..."

Gu Sheng threatened, deliberately teasing her.

"No, no! I won’t say another word, okay?"

Ji Ziyue quickly conceded.

At this point, she’d abandoned all semblance of her usual authoritative demeanor. Like a helpless kitten relying on Gu Sheng, she dared not resist him in the slightest.

"Oh? Two humans—looks like we can feast tonight."

One of the water demons drooled as it spoke.

Gu Sheng, hearing this, coolly sized up the monsters and curled his lips into a cold smile.