Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 1565

Chapter 1565: Chapter 805: Hidden Secrets (Part 2)

The air was filled with a faint scent of blood, herbs, and various strange materials, forming a small open-air trading venue where many Martial Artists set up stalls and exchanged items obtained from the ruins.

Gu Sheng’s arrival did not draw much attention, as new Martial Artists came here daily to try their luck, and some older ones never left those ruins.

He scanned the camp and was about to find a quiet spot to inquire further about news from within the Ancient City, when a figure actively approached him.

The visitor was a young man who looked around twenty, with cultivation at about the Second Realm of the Earth Martial Realm, dressed in a washed-out grey outfit, with a smart and ingratiating smile on his face, yet his eyes were quite shrewd.

"Brother, you look unfamiliar, is this your first time to Wuya Ancient City?"

The young man smiled and cupped his hands, his tone was enthusiastic but not overly flattering.

"I am Gu Yuan, my family lives nearby, and our ancestors have lived on this land for generations. Regarding the inside and outside of Wuya Ancient City, I can’t claim to know everything, but I am aware of relatively stable areas, recent disturbances, and possible new discoveries in the ruins.

I know some news. Seeing that you’re covered in dust, do you need a guide? Or are you looking for some information? Maybe I can help, the price is absolutely fair."

His speech was not fast, clear in logic, obviously not his first time doing this kind of solicitation and selling information.

Gu Sheng stopped and looked at the young man who called himself Gu Yuan. Although his cultivation was not high, his eyes were agile and his movements swift. People who frequented this place often had more intelligence than the average person.

"Are you familiar with this place?"

Gu Sheng asked, his voice flat.

Seeing Gu Sheng engage in conversation, Gu Yuan’s eyes lit up and his smile became more genuine.

"Familiar! I can’t make big claims, but within three hundred miles of Wuya Ancient City’s outskirts, I know what is in every nook and corner, which forces are active in what areas, where good finds have occurred recently, or where people have gone missing.

Are you looking for someone or something? Or are you trying to find a relatively safe route into the depths of the Ancient City?"

"Looking for someone."

Gu Sheng responded succinctly.

"Looking for someone?"

Gu Yuan showed a suitably surprised expression and then lowered his voice slightly.

"Brother, the range of Wuya Ancient City ruins is extensive, fraught with danger, and inside, factions are deeply entrenched. There are even secret strongholds established by desperados who have been exploring the depths for years.

Who are you looking for? Where are they roughly active? Any recent news? The more detailed the information, the more targeted help I can provide."

As he spoke, he carefully observed Gu Sheng’s expression.

In this line of work, discernment is crucial; knowing what to ask and what not to ask is key.

Gu Sheng paused slightly.

The person he was looking for was of great importance, so of course, he couldn’t easily give out detailed information, but if he didn’t provide any clues, the other couldn’t offer any help.

"The person I’m looking for might be trapped in the depths of the Ancient City, within certain special restrictions or treacherous areas."

Gu Sheng chose to disclose a bit of information.

"Need to know whether there has been any unusual activity or discover any newly identified places where people might be trapped in the deeper regions of the Ancient City recently."

"Deep regions? Special restriction or treacherous area?"

Gu Yuan’s relaxed expression faded considerably, replaced by seriousness.

"Brother, this is no joke. The deeper you go into Wuya Ancient City, the more dangerous it gets; many ancient restrictions are still operational, deadly traps hidden, along with various strange energy surges and powerful relic Guardians.

Recently... speaking of unusual activity, about half a month ago, there was indeed a violent energy eruption over at ’Black Wind Creek’. The phenomenon of the sky being lit by a radiant glow lasted for half a day, attracting many people, but more entered never returned.

It’s said that even Sect Realm experts in the late stage couldn’t manage to escape. And at ’Broken Soul Corridor’, it’s rumored that the spatial distortion has been unstable lately, frequently manifesting strange illusions and suction, with people inexplicably disappearing."

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