Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 100

Chapter 100: Chapter 90: Advancing to Jade Skin! Anticipating the Enemy’s Moves!_3

Gu Sheng chuckled and said:

"From now on, I’ll have to trouble you to look after me more."

Gu Xiaojiang laughed slyly and said:

"Cut it out! Others may not know you, but I certainly do. You pretend to be humble, but deep down you’re quite proud. Silently breaking through to become a Martial Artist—your speed is impressive. Paired with your archery skills, if we were at a distance, I’d definitely be wary of you."

Gu Sheng smiled faintly and raised his hand. A greenish-brown light flickered briefly across his palm.

Gu Xiaojiang earnestly smiled and said:

"Asheng, congratulations!"

The two exchanged smiles, took big gulps of wine, and occasionally discussed the surrounding situation. Although Gu Xiaojiang had been secluded at the main household, practicing martial arts, he was well aware of the dynamics in Canghe County.

The news that Liu Yuanhu had become acting magistrate also made it clear to him that time was not on his side. Breaking through to an Iron Skin Martial Artist was just the first step—he would need to work even harder in the future.

"Asheng, there’s something I need to talk to you about."

Gu Xiaojiang hesitated for a moment, then met Gu Sheng’s gaze and spoke.

Gu Sheng’s heart stirred, and he immediately had a guess.

"Did the clan elders send you? Are they trying to arrange a marriage for me?"

Gu Xiaojiang was taken aback and exclaimed in admiration:

"Asheng, you’re as sharp as ever. That’s right, the clan elders suggested that if you were to marry a woman from the main branch and have descendants, they’d focus all resources on helping you break through to the next realm."

He hesitated for a while but finally gritted his teeth and said:

"Asheng, I know your temperament. Though you’re reluctant in your heart, I must tell you this: on the martial path, speed is everything. If you miss one step, you’re behind in every step that follows. The bottleneck for Iron Skin Martial Artists is still manageable, but breaking through to Jade Skin Martial Artist or even the Blood Refining Realm can take three to five years—or even longer without sufficient resources. Some people spend their whole lives stuck without enough resources to push through."

"You work hard, but only with ample resources can your hard work bear the most brilliant fruits."

"I hope you’ll give it serious thought."

After speaking, Gu Xiaojiang looked at Gu Sheng earnestly, his sincerity plain to see.

While his opinion differed from that of the clan elders, from his perspective, this was a good opportunity for Gu Sheng. Yet he also knew that Gu Sheng’s way of thinking was unconventional, and there was a high chance he wouldn’t agree.

Nonetheless, he felt compelled to offer this advice—it was what he believed he should do.

Looking at Gu Xiaojiang’s sincere gaze, Gu Sheng, as expected, could not agree. _{freewēbnoveℓ.com}

Marriage was one thing, but to have children as well?

This would essentially tie him to Gu’s Manor. With aspirations set on the martial path, Gu Sheng would not willingly bind his feet.

What’s more,

what Gu Sheng needed now were Blood Refining Realm resources. Even if he agreed to the clan elders’ terms, the resources they’d offer wouldn’t match his current needs. Revealing his true realm would only invite even greater trouble.

Under Gu Xiaojiang’s faintly disappointed gaze, Gu Sheng slowly shook his head and smiled:

"Xiao Jiang, I appreciate your good intentions. Tell the clan elders that I have no plans to marry or have children for the time being. But rest assured, I grew up in Gu’s Manor and have no ill intentions toward it whatsoever."