Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Canghe County

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The burly man with the Wolf Fang Club spoke rudely and showed no courtesy even after Gu Dajiang introduced himself, startling everyone present.

The villagers who had been relaxed moments ago suddenly became uneasy, craning their necks forward to see what was happening.

Gu Sheng couldn’t help but grip the longbow in his hand tightly.

If a conflict truly broke out, this would be his lifeline.

Gu Dajiang’s expression shifted slightly. His dark face showed no anger as he held back the fury rising in Gu Xiaojiang’s face beside him. He smiled and said:

"Ah, so it seems a ’dragon crossing the river’ has arrived. Please forgive me for failing to recognize you."

The burly man grinned, baring his sharp teeth.

"I’m from Yun Province; of course you wouldn’t recognize me. Enough nonsense—pay up to pass!"

With that, he swung the massive Wolf Fang Club from his shoulder, the weapon’s pointed spikes gleaming coldly. It slammed into the ground with a force that made the earth shake.

"Two hundred taels. Not a single tael less. If you don’t pay, I’ll take it myself!"

Gu Dajiang’s eyes narrowed gradually.

He thought to himself, "Since when did Canghe County have a Blood Refining Realm martial artist I’ve never heard of? Could he be a runaway force from the wars in Yun Province?"

Judging by the demeanor of the people behind the man—very different from ordinary mountain bandits—he quickly deduced their identity.

Two hundred taels wasn’t a negligible amount, nor was it a fortune. Gu’s Manor’s annual earnings barely reached ten thousand taels.

Gu Dajiang dismounted his horse and walked toward the opposing strong archers.

His demeanor was steady, showing not a trace of fear.

The burly man opposite him was momentarily stunned, beginning to view this seemingly ordinary farm elder in a different light. He had met many people, but few possessed such courage.

Gu Dajiang stepped forward slowly, his strides wide and deliberate. Clear and deep footprints appeared behind him, causing the burly man’s pupils to shrink. A Blood Refining Realm expert!

"Meeting a hero for the first time, let me offer a hundred taels of silver for you and your brothers to enjoy some refreshment. From now on, I hope Gu’s Manor’s caravans will receive your care and consideration when passing through Bull Mountain."

Gu Dajiang smiled warmly, exuding an almost spring-like demeanor, though no one could ignore the presence of this elder farmer.

In this region, a Blood Refining Realm martial artist was undeniably a formidable force. _{freёweɓnovel.com}

Gu Dajiang advanced alone, balancing power and sincerity. Watching him, Gu Sheng silently nodded; anyone who had climbed and clawed their way to fame wasn’t a simple character.

The burly man hesitated, his fierce aura visibly subdued.

He stared intently at Gu Dajiang before bursting into laughter.

"Alright! Gu Dajiang, right? You’ve got guts!"

"I, Wang Chong, respect men like you. I’ll take this hundred taels and call you a friend."

Gu Dajiang laughed heartily.

"So it turns out you’re Wang Chong, the hero. Forgive me for my oversight."

"Brothers, make way! Let them pass."

His followers immediately stepped aside, and the caravan from Gu’s Manor hurriedly passed through.

Gu Sheng kept his eyes forward, maintaining his composure despite his curiosity; he didn’t want to stir up trouble. As an expert in archery, he sensed that those holding the strong bows weren’t ordinary mountain bandits.

Once everyone was safely through, Gu Dajiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief and instructed someone to bring over the hundred taels of silver.

If a fight could be avoided, it was better not to resort to violence. The opponent was also a Blood Refining Realm martial artist, and he wasn’t confident in a confrontation—besides, they were secretly carrying precious materials such as demon wolf blood for refining Blood Strengthening Pills; losing them was out of the question.

Wang Chong and his men broke into smiles.

The two exchanged fist salutes and a few polite words before Gu Dajiang followed the caravan forward.

Watching Gu Dajiang’s retreating figure, Wang Chong’s smile gradually turned cold.

One of his underlings leaned over and asked:

"Boss, a hundred taels is too little—it’s not even enough for the brothers to spend on women. That fat sheep clearly has more than that!"

Wang Chong smacked the man’s head and cursed with a laugh:

"You itching to get under a woman’s skirts already, you idiot? Don’t rush. These people are clearly heading into town for supplies; it’s not like they won’t return. You, send someone to investigate this Gu Dajiang’s background."