Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 1411

Chapter 1411: Chapter 729: Withdrawal (2)

"Starting tomorrow, I withdraw from the Emperor Sect."

"What?"

Bai Lingtong’s smile froze on his face. His round body suddenly shuddered, and he almost slipped off the chair.

"Th-this... why? Could it be that someone in the Emperor Sect has offended you, my lord?"

Gu Sheng shook his head lightly.

"I’ve provoked an enemy. The Emperor Sect can’t afford this cause and effect for the time being."

Bai Lingtong’s eyes rolled, and fine beads of sweat seeped out on his forehead.

He knew all too well the weight of Gu Sheng’s words—what kind of terrifying existence must it be to make Gu Sheng voluntarily withdraw from the Emperor Sect to avoid calamity?

"Th-then... what does a lowly one like me need to do?"

Bai Lingtong probed cautiously, his fingers unconsciously twisting together.

"I want you to make your identity within the Emperor Sect public, and in the future work for the Emperor Sect’s Intelligence Hall, under its jurisdiction."

Gu Sheng said.

The Quiet Room instantly became so silent that a pin drop could be heard.

Bai Lingtong’s expression shifted unpredictably, from shock to hesitation to inner struggle.

The neutral identity he had painstakingly managed for years—once he openly threw in with the Emperor Sect, it would mean tying himself completely to Gu Sheng’s ship, with no way to turn back.

Gu Sheng was neither impatient nor anxious, just quietly watching him.

This was a silent test—in Gu Sheng’s eyes, loyalty would always outweigh capability.

If Bai Lingtong could not make a choice that satisfied him today, then this chess piece could only be discarded.

Time seemed to stretch; Bai Lingtong’s back was already soaked with cold sweat.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

Continue being an information broker, stay neutral, play both sides; or completely pledge himself to Gu Sheng and gamble on a greater future...

"Subordinate Bai Lingtong, pays respects to Lord Gu with the identity of Hall Master of the Emperor Sect Task Hall!"

Suddenly, Bai Lingtong slid off his chair, dropped to one knee, and performed a standard sect salute.

A deliberate hint of surprise appeared in Gu Sheng’s eyes.

"Oh? I recall someone once saying that the most important thing for an information broker is neutrality."

Bai Lingtong raised his head. The obsequious smile on his face had vanished, replaced by a kind of resolve.

"From the day I joined the Emperor Sect, I have been a man of the Task Hall. Operating an intelligence network here is nothing more than gathering information for the sect."

"Very good."

Gu Sheng nodded slightly, satisfaction in his eyes.

"Tomorrow, Xiao Yun will arrange a new identity for you."

Bai Lingtong let out a breath of relief, knowing he had bet right.

He carefully stood up and sat back down on the chair.

"What are your next orders, my lord?"

Gu Sheng extended two fingers.

"Two matters. First, plant people inside the Sun and Moon Sect and the Great Wilderness Alliance. I want to grasp their movements at all times."

"That’s easy."

Bai Lingtong patted his chest confidently.

"I already have channels with the Sun and Moon Sect. The Great Wilderness Alliance is tough to chew, but not impossible."

"Second."

Gu Sheng’s voice abruptly turned cold.

"In a few days Shen Qingtan will ambush and kill Shen Qingyun outside the city. I want you to use every means at your disposal to investigate this matter."

Bai Lingtong’s face changed drastically, the fat on his round face trembling.

"An Inner Courtyard disciple of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy? Th-this... this is the greatest taboo for information brokers!"

Gu Sheng stared at him coldly, without saying a word.

The sweat on Bai Lingtong’s forehead grew even denser. He gritted his teeth.

"N-no... no problem! This subordinate will get it done!"

Gu Sheng had seen through his thoughts—this fat fellow was probably planning to run if his new identity wasn’t high enough.

But it didn’t matter. If he couldn’t even handle this much, he truly had no value to be further cultivated.

"Go."

Gu Sheng waved his hand.

Bai Lingtong hurriedly rose and took his leave.

Just as he turned around, a booming voice suddenly came from outside, echoing through the entire street with the aid of True Qi.

"Guardian Envoy of Huang City, Chen Zhongting, has prepared generous gifts and requests an audience with Linyin Pavilion’s Gu!"

Bai Lingtong’s steps halted, and his face instantly turned deathly pale.

"Ch-Chen Zhongting? How could he be here?"

Gu Sheng’s brows furrowed slightly.

Hurried footsteps sounded outside the Quiet Room, and then Chief Auctioneer Hong Ya pushed the door open and entered. The ever-composed her now had a trace of panic on her face.

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