Chapter 1028: Chapter 538: Strange Man The two pretended as if nothing had happened and paid Silver for the Jade Token. At the moment they completed the purchase, both felt a slight sense of relief. Just as Lan Yao was about to put the Jade Token into his pouch, a large hand suddenly reached out from the side and grabbed his wrist. "Brother, wait a moment!" Lan Yao was shocked and quickly looked toward Gu Sheng. Gu Sheng stepped aside and stomped on Lan Yao’s foot. Lan Yao, in pain, loosened his grip, and the Jade Token fell into Gu Sheng’s hand. Steadily catching the Jade Token, Gu Sheng took a step back and directly slipped it into the storage ring. Seeing the Jade Token vanish into thin air, the person holding Lan Yao became anxious and hurried over to Gu Sheng. "Brother, may I take a look at that Jade Token?" Hearing this, Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow. "We’ve already purchased that Jade Token. If brother is interested, you can look at other ones from the shopkeeper here." As Gu Sheng finished speaking, the shopkeeper enthusiastically said, "Dear customer, I’ve got more than one Jade Token here, feel free to browse, I guarantee you the best price." However, the man did not even glance at the others; he just stared fixedly at Gu Sheng. "Brother, I mean no harm, I just want to take a look at that Jade Token. Please, just one glance." Hearing the urgency in his voice, Gu Sheng knew this person had some intention. He stepped back once more, rejecting his request. "I’m really sorry, it’s not convenient. Lan Yao, let’s go." After saying that, Gu Sheng turned and left. Seeing him leaving, the man clearly became anxious and attempted to block him. Gu Sheng had long anticipated his move, swiftly disappearing into the crowd with everyone. After winding around in circles, they stopped in front of an inn. "Brother Sheng, is this where we’re staying? This place is somewhat remote, isn’t it?" After Shi Lou spoke, Gu Sheng nodded. "This place indeed is a bit off the beaten path, but it suits us perfectly." "Why? Aren’t we here to gather information? Isn’t it better to have more people around for that?" "In gathering information, indeed the more people, the better. But that man was rather unusual earlier, and if we stay in a crowded place, he is bound to harass us again." Hearing this, Lan Yao hurriedly asked, "Gu Sheng, could you sense that person was unusual?" "Yes, when he faced us, he was clearly holding back his strength. He might harbor no ill will, or he might be brewing something much more sinister. We must be cautious." Understanding what he meant, everyone followed him into the inn. After securing a few top-floor rooms, they finally got a good night’s rest. Rarely sleeping on beds, they indulged in a lazy morning. Without anything urgent, Gu Sheng simply let them be. This inn was quite remote, with few guests. During meal times, Gu Sheng came downstairs to find only a few tables occupied. After ordering food and drinks from a waiter, Gu Sheng sat alone at a table. At this moment, two idle waiters leaned together, whispering about something. Initially, Gu Sheng paid no mind, but upon hearing the word ’Heisha,’ he immediately perked up. "It’s rumored they teamed up with the Evil Sect, and due to uneven loot distribution, their whole sect was annihilated. You couldn’t imagine how brutally those people died." "How could I not know? This event stirred quite the commotion; I’m afraid everyone in Jianghu knows. A while ago, the shopkeeper visited that place, and I went along. The Heisha Sect was surrounded by Jianghu individuals, every sect was there, no survivors inside, everyone was just scavenging over the corpses. Some even dissected them to find evidence of their collusion with the Evil Sect." "Those grand sects made a move too, right? This big incident has shaken Jianghu; they couldn’t possibly stay idle." "Indeed not. It’s said that the largest sect of Jianghu, the White Cloud Sect..." The waiter’s words were abruptly cut off as a group of people suddenly entered the inn. With guests arriving, the two waiters quickly stopped and warmly went forth to greet them. The conversation ended abruptly, leaving Gu Sheng somewhat disappointed. He looked unhappily at the newcomers, and upon making eye contact, the person’s eyes lit up, and he immediately walked over to him. "Brother, it’s a surprise to meet again." Looking at the person, Gu Sheng wearily pinched his nose bridge. Because this person was none other than the one who had stopped them for the Jade Token that day. He had chosen such a remote place precisely to avoid him, yet they still ran into each other. "Yes, quite the coincidence." "Brother, do you still have that Jade Token?" Hearing him bring up the topic again, Gu Sheng involuntarily furrowed his brow. "What exactly do you want?" "Rest assured, I truly mean no harm. I just want to take a look." "Didn’t you see it that day? What else is there to see?" "That day was rushed, I didn’t have a good look. Please, just one more glance, is that alright?" "No." Coldly refusing, Gu Sheng directly returned to his room. As he entered the door, Lan Yao pushed the door open and walked in. "Weren’t you supposed to eat? Why are you back here?" "The person trying to take the Jade Token from us showed up." Upon hearing this, Lan Yao was visibly startled. "He actually found us here? Gu Sheng, what do you think his motive is?" "I don’t know either." Seeing that Gu Sheng was also out of ideas, Lan Yao paced in agitation. "That Jade Token was the personal token of the last Sect Leader of the White Cloud Sect, with few who recognize it. It only ended up outside due to a chaotic battle, yet he recognized it at a glance, indicating he is no ordinary person." Gu Sheng agreed with his statement but couldn’t discern the person’s identity. "Gu Sheng, you don’t think he would kill us to take the Jade Token, do you? After all, the Jade Token symbolizes a lot, even a beggar holding it, presenting it to the White Cloud Sect might earn a title. This person seems quite influential; if he takes the Jade Token, he might just achieve fame and fortune. Wouldn’t such temptation drive him to murder?"