Chapter 1049: Chapter 548: Just You Guys? (Part 2) Looking at his disdainful expression, Gu Sheng chuckled. "It’s said that the marketplace at Shanshui Town is full of treasures, everything you might imagine wanting is there. It’s a rare visit, have you decided what to buy?" "There’s a lot of things I’m interested in buying, I just wonder if it’s really as impressive as they say." After he spoke, Lan Yao chimed in, "Logically, it should be quite impressive; otherwise, why would so many Jianghu folks come all the way here?" "Hopefully, Lan Yao, is there anything you want?" "What I want might be even more than you, hopefully my luck’s good enough to get everything." "Gu Sheng, what about you?" Looking out the window, Gu Sheng smiled, "I don’t have anything particular in mind, but since I’m here, I might as well take a stroll. If something catches my eye, I wouldn’t mind buying it." "How can you be so desireless? There’s nothing specific you want?" "Not at the moment." Seeing him like this, Bai Yu sighed helplessly. "Someone like you is hard to bribe because we really don’t know what you’re interested in." As he said this, his eyes suddenly brightened. "Gu Sheng, are you interested in women?" Upon hearing him speak, Gu Sheng was amused yet exasperated. "Why are we suddenly talking about this?" "Because we have everything else, but none of it interests you. The only thing missing are women, are you perhaps interested in them?" "Of course I’m interested in women, what else, men?" "What kind of women are you interested in?" Seeing Bai Yu’s gossiping face, Gu Sheng raised a hand and pushed his head lightly. "I’m just telling you that between men and women, I’m only interested in women; where is this going?" "I certainly..." Before Bai Yu could finish, his subordinate rushed over. Seeing the subordinate, Bai Yu immediately returned to a serious demeanor. "What news did you find?" "Master, people from Mirror Gate are on the move, heading towards the Shanshui Town marketplace." Upon hearing this, Bai Yu turned to look at Gu Sheng. Gu Sheng tapped his fingers on the table and asked thoughtfully, "Which direction are they coming from?" "East, a group of five women and three men. Their characteristics are distinctive; you’ll recognize them at a glance." "Are the Black and White Ghosts with them?" "No, they’ve communicated secretly, but the Black and White Ghosts haven’t surfaced." Gu Sheng nodded, saying nothing further. Bai Yu asked a few more questions, but the answers weren’t of much value. When he looked at Gu Sheng again, Gu Sheng said, "The Mirror Gate folks are heading here, so clearly the Black and White Ghosts are already here. They’re coming to rendezvous." "Is their aim to use the crowded marketplace to strike?" "That’s possible. Let’s go, let’s meet the Mirror Gate people." Understanding his intention, everyone nodded. As they were heading down the stairs, a group blocked their path. Upon seeing them, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but frown. The group wasn’t strangers; they were the ones competing for the upper rooms. "Why haven’t you left yet?" Gu Sheng spoke, and the leader laughed mockingly. "Why, is this inn only open to you, not to others?" Hearing this, Gu Sheng raised a brow. According to the Shopkeeper, they’d booked all the upper rooms, so how could these people be here unless they’re in the lower rooms? Thinking about this, Gu Sheng smirked. "You didn’t book the lower rooms here at double the price, did you?" As soon as Gu Sheng said this, the person got furious. "Mere lower rooms aren’t worth double the price!" "Didn’t pay double? Seems you’re not entirely foolish." "What do you mean by that?" "I’m complimenting you; didn’t you catch it?" After Gu Sheng spoke, Shi Lou and the others couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Looking at them, the man ground his teeth angrily. "Do you know who I am? How dare you go against me!" Sizing him up, Gu Sheng shook his head. "You don’t look like you’re from a renowned sect, nor from the crooked or evil, but rather like a spoiled young master leading a group of Loose Cultivators in a makeshift sect." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶 As Gu Sheng’s voice fell, the man’s face changed, like a color palette. Seeing his ever-changing expression, Gu Sheng knew he was right. "If you’re some young master here for a taste of life, there’s really no need to clash with us; otherwise, you might find yourself in trouble that’s hard to settle." Saying this, Gu Sheng turned and walked away. Looking at his back, the man shouted, "Don’t underestimate us; you’ll regret it!" Without turning back, Gu Sheng waved casually and led everyone away. A while after leaving, Er Gou approached and asked, "Brother Sheng, is that guy really going to cause trouble for us?" "Doesn’t matter, with his level of skills, do you think he can stir up any real trouble?" Er Gou thought for a moment and nodded. "True, at most his trouble is just trouble; it won’t be too hard to handle." "Right, don’t bother putting him in your mind." Gu Sheng didn’t take the man seriously at all, simply leading the group to the eastern edge of Shanshui Town marketplace overnight. Looking from afar, they couldn’t see anyone. Gu Sheng carefully sensed the surroundings; there was no one else’s presence. "Looks like the Black and White Ghosts aren’t here." "Do you think he’ll be here?" Lan Yao asked, and Gu Sheng smiled. "Just think it’s possible. After all, they’re isolated now. It’s rare for someone to be willing to team up with them, so they should show sincerity; didn’t expect them to have such a high stance. Don’t know why Mirror Gate would take such risks to help them." The group also couldn’t figure out their motives. Seeing their confusion, Gu Sheng pointed to a huge rock. "Hide there first; when they arrive, we’ll know." Understanding his intent, everyone found hiding spots. Gu Sheng concealed everyone’s presence and then summoned the small tripod. With a wave of his hand, the tripod flew into the air, shielding everyone’s aura. Looking at Bai Yu’s subordinates, Gu Sheng asked, "How long until they arrive?" "They’ll definitely arrive before dawn." "Are you sure?" "Sure." Obtaining a confirmed answer, Gu Sheng told everyone to stay vigilant. By then, night had fully descended, and they had to stay sharp. Three hours later, Shi Lou and Er Gou started feeling sleepy. Glancing at the sky, Gu Sheng patted them. Suddenly being patted, the two were startled. "What’s wrong? Are the Mirror Gate people here?" Hearing Shi Lou’s words, Gu Sheng instantly sealed his mouth. "Quiet down, do you want to court trouble?" With the warning, the two immediately quieted down. Gu Sheng glanced at them and couldn’t help but roll his eyes. "Everyone else is holding up, but you two couldn’t, so if you love sleeping so much, next time just sleep for two full days and nights; if you wake up, don’t blame me for being harsh!" Knowing Gu Sheng was slightly annoyed, the two shrunk their necks, not daring to say more. At this time, distant auras began closing in, obviously scouts from the incoming party. Gu Sheng promptly perked up, peering towards the direction. Daybreak was nearing, with thick fog draping the horizon. He could only sense the approaching aura but couldn’t see who it was. Capturing a strand of aura to sense closely, Gu Sheng frowned. Seeing him frown, Bai Yu and Lan Yao quickly asked, "What’s wrong? Is something off?" "The Mirror Gate people’s aura is pure, no sign of Evil Qi, resembling people from a renowned sect." "How can this be? People who’d team up with the Black and White Ghosts, how could they have such aura?" Gu Sheng was puzzled too, but without direct contact, he didn’t dare to guess recklessly, only saying softly, "Let’s wait for them to come, then we’ll see." Everyone followed his gaze, also eager to see what kind of people the Mirror Gate folks were to possess such pure aura while associating with the Black and White Ghosts.