Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Although Gu Sheng was fairly confident the Black Sand Gang wouldn’t act—Han Lu’s death was bound to exacerbate the feud between the two factions, leaving little attention for a small manor like theirs—he chose not to speak outright, instead saying:

”Don’t worry. If the clan elders dared to refuse the Black Sand Gang, they must have their reasons. Even if they do come for us, there’s nothing to fear.”

”That makes sense; the elders have always prioritized stability...”

He was about to continue when Gu Xiaojiang’s voice rang out from a distance:

”All martial artists in the manor, assemble at the main hall!”

The group stiffened, hastily heading toward the hall.

Gu Sheng quietly thought to himself that the news of Han Lu’s death had likely reached them. Keeping a straight face, he blended into the crowd.

Sure enough, as soon as they approached the hall, Gu Dajiang’s joyous exclamation reached their ears:

”Is it true that Han Lu is dead?!”

”Indeed, no doubt about it! The news came straight from the county magistrate; we don’t need to worry. The Black Sand Gang likely won’t have the time to bother with us!”

When the martial artists entered the hall and heard the news, each one revealed expressions of surprise and delight.

The arrogant and oppressive Han Lu, who had been strutting around Gu’s Manor just days ago—dead!

”How did that scoundrel die?”

”Apparently, it was the county magistrate’s blade-wielder, the Butcher, who killed him! He ambushed them on the highway and slaughtered the entire group single-handedly! People went later to check the scene—corpses scattered everywhere. Utter carnage!”

Gu Jingang described the scene as though he had witnessed it himself.

The crowd couldn’t help but suck in a cold breath upon hearing it.

”That Butcher is truly vicious!”

Gu Xiaojiang marveled.

”For him to easily eradicate Han Lu and his group—the Butcher’s strength is extraordinary. I fear even if I teamed up with Jingang, we might not be his match,” Gu Changming admitted.

Gu Jingang nodded gravely.

His strength was roughly on par with Han Lu’s, perhaps slightly stronger. Against the Butcher, even he might meet his end.

The crowd became even more astonished upon hearing the manor’s strongest fighters voice such opinions.

They now had a deeper understanding of the Butcher’s capabilities.

As Gu Sheng listened to their amazement and shock, a strange thought crept into his mind: if they knew the brutal and ferocious Butcher was standing right next to them, how might they react? His lips curled slightly.

The Great Clan Elder interrupted their discussions.

”The purpose of this assembly is twofold: first, to inform you of this news so you needn’t worry excessively; and second, though patrols may now be less rigorous, the ongoing security measure must not be neglected. We must guard against potential surprise attacks by the Black Sand Gang. Updated patrol arrangements will be issued soon, and you must diligently safeguard Gu’s Manor.”

”Understood, Great Clan Elder!”

Gu Sheng nodded to himself; it aligned well with the elders’ usual prudence.

While Han Lu’s death had temporarily diverted the Black Sand Gang’s attention, lifting the immediate threat, vigilance remained essential.