Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Fierce

Gu Sheng glanced around cautiously.

The crowd, which had been waiting silently, gradually began to shuffle out of the black market, saying nothing. These people were clearly more experienced than Gu Sheng and were already quite familiar with such situations.

Gu Sheng wasn’t the only smart one here.

He went with the flow, blending into the group of shadowy, black-clad figures, each maintaining a safe distance until they reached the entrance of the original alley.

The next moment.

As if by mutual agreement.

Swish, swish, swish!!

The patrons of the black market suddenly sprang into action and scattered like electricity in all directions.

Gu Sheng was a moment slower, but his reaction was equally swift.

The sky was just beginning to lighten. He could feel a few vague, chilly gazes lingering on him from time to time. Without betraying any emotion on his face, he mentally ran through the countless contingency plans he had already devised.

Locking onto the direction he had come from, Gu Sheng threaded himself among the tail of the fleeing black-clad figures, moving as swiftly as a hunting cheetah!

Although he wasn’t skilled in any light-body techniques, Gu Sheng’s power surged continuously, his leg muscles swelling and contracting as they unleashed tremendous force. His speed was astounding as he darted through alleys and narrow lanes.

The black-clad figures focusing their attention on Gu Sheng instantly changed their expressions.

This was clearly an organized group.

They had originally targeted Gu Sheng as prey for their hunt, but they hadn’t expected him to be so slippery.

A few shadowy figures charged in pursuit, but Gu Sheng had seized the initiative. They hadn’t set up an ambush in advance, and after chasing him for a short distance, they were forced to give up in frustration.

The leader of the black-clad group spat angrily and cursed:

"What a waste—this fat lamb got away. Just from what I saw, he spent nearly twenty taels of silver. Must be some rich family’s young master out for a stroll."

Another companion shook their head in regret.

"Yeah, anyone still buying secret manuals in the black market these days is likely a novice. Who would’ve thought he’d be so vigilant? We missed a golden opportunity."

"Looks like a rookie, but acts like a seasoned player. Truly baffling."

The three black-clad individuals retreated reluctantly.

Gu Sheng sprinted through the alleys and narrow passageways. Gradually, those piercing gazes behind him faded away, and he knew he had likely managed to shake them off.

Still, Gu Sheng didn’t let his guard down.

His advanced mastery of archery gave him a perceptive ability far surpassing that of the average martial artist. At this moment, he could sense a faint presence trailing behind him, about one or two hundred meters away.

It followed steadily, cautiously, moving faster than him by a significant margin.

"This one knows light-body martial arts. For them to dare pursue me alone, they must be quite formidable."

Gu Sheng’s heart sank slightly.

However, he wasn’t overly frightened. Whoever was stalking him likely wasn’t an expert in the Blood Refining Realm; otherwise, they would have made their move already. Remaining on high alert, he pretended to be unaware.

As long as he could pass through the stretch of road ahead, his pursuer wouldn’t dare act. Any confrontation would attract the patrolling guards.

Gu Sheng pushed off a low wall in an alley, borrowing momentum to leap into the air.

Suddenly.

The presence behind him surged forward abruptly, closing the distance to just several dozen meters.

Using his peripheral vision, Gu Sheng caught sight of the figure: a lean black-clad individual darting out from behind a building. Their eyes glinted coldly as they remained silent. With a flick of their arm, the sound of something slicing through the air pierced his ears!

Gu Sheng’s heart rang with alarm bells. Whatever this was, he wouldn’t dare confront it head-on.

Fortunately, his leap had been a feint—a trap laid to draw the snake out of its hole.

Hearing the commotion behind him, he dropped heavily to the ground like a thousand-pound stone, stomping hard. The muscles in his thighs stood out in stark detail, bearing tremendous strain.

The air above him whistled.

He turned to see two black willow-leaf darts embed themselves in the wall, faintly glinting with a chilling light—clearly coated in poison.

"No honor! Using poison, are you?!"

A cold light flickered in Gu Sheng’s eyes.

The person behind him clearly hadn’t expected Gu Sheng’s reaction to be so quick. Just as they prepared to throw another dart, they suddenly found themselves facing Gu Sheng’s icy gaze—and the sharp arrowhead gleaming with a chilling aura. Goosebumps instantly covered their body.