Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 51

Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Tit for Tat

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Finally, no new mishaps occurred.

The procurement caravan from Gu’s Manor returned successfully, though it was close to sunset. Gu Changming, along with several senior family elders, waited outside the manor upon hearing the news.

When they saw Gu Dajiang’s miserable state and the caravan’s disarray, everyone was instantly startled.

Gu Changming shouted sternly:

"We’ll discuss this inside!"

From afar, many manor residents watched. Seeing the injured members of the caravan and smelling the heavy scent of blood, their hearts thumped furiously.

As the caravan passed,

some villagers hurried over upon hearing the news. Immediately, wails filled the air. Especially those who had lost the men in their households, for them, this was nothing short of a catastrophe.

Gu Erniu hugged Li Lian, who rushed over after hearing the news, and softly comforted her. Li Lian was frightened and tearfully distraught; this was already the second time in such a short period.

Many villagers clutched the corpses of their loved ones and howled in despair. A sorrowful and mournful atmosphere enveloped the area outside the manor.

Gu Sheng remained somewhat silent.

A servant from the main household approached him respectfully, inviting him to the main house.

Gu Sheng nodded. He exchanged glances with Gu Erniu and the others before following the servant away.

Some survivors looked at Gu Sheng with a mix of envy and admiration, knowing he had rendered great merit this time. From now on, it was possible for him to completely shed his status as a tenant farmer. However, considering his extraordinary archery skills, everyone felt it was only natural.

Gu Sheng followed the servant to a side room.

"Lord Dajiang instructed me to let you rest well here. They will meet with you after handling their business."

After saying this, the servant respectfully exited the room.

Gu Sheng’s heart tightened.

Thinking of Gu Dajiang and Gu Jingang’s fierce demeanor, he immediately understood the nature of the "business."

Earlier, the presence of numerous injured caravan members made it inappropriate to pursue the matter. Now that they were back within the manor, it was naturally time to exact revenge.

Gu’s Manor had endured in Canghe County for many years.

It was never due to acquiescence or submission. If they didn’t dare to deal with enemies they could defeat, they’d long ago have been consumed, leaving nothing but bones.

For now, though, these matters were beyond Gu Sheng’s involvement.

Even though his archery skills were exceptional, the upcoming matters required, at minimum, qualifications of a Martial Artist to participate.

He leaned against the warm, soft bedding and closed his eyes to rest.

In truth, he was exhausted, but the unfamiliar environment instinctively kept him alert.

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Inside the main household’s hall.

The upper echelon of the family was assembled, each filled with anger. Doctor Yan was carefully treating Gu Dajiang’s injured left arm.

Gu Jingang asked impatiently:

"Doctor Yan, how is it? Is there any hope for Dajiang’s arm to recover fully?"

The doctor slowly shook his head, his expression somewhat grim.

"Lord Dajiang’s left arm bones are nearly fully shattered. If it weren’t for his Martial Artist physique, he’d have no choice but to have the arm amputated completely. I can only ensure his left arm can still function for daily activities, but it will never regain the freedom of mobility as his right arm for combat."

The members of Gu’s Manor sank into heavy silence.

The manor’s three Blood Refining Realm experts now effectively had one crippled. With Gu Dajiang’s left arm incapacitated, he was essentially relegated to the lowest tier of Blood Refining Realm. This was a significant blow to Gu’s Manor.

Gu Dajiang forced a smile:

"It’s alright. I still have the right arm left, and, at least, I didn’t lose my life."

"Outrageous! These foreign fools have no rules. We must make them pay!"

Gu Jingang snarled viciously.

While the elders managed the operations within Gu’s Manor, the three top experts wielded considerable influence.

Gu Changming’s expression turned cold and severe.

"Jingang is right. We have no control over the Black Sand Gang, but if we allow any random rogue to trample on us without consequence, Gu’s Manor won’t be able to survive in the long term."