The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1114

Chapter 1114: Chapter 1111: Powerless Chapter 1114: Chapter 1111: Powerless “`

“I have come to seek assistance from Senior Zhen Yuanzi. Although I have a matter that requires your help, as a junior, I wouldn't dare to ask without offering something in return. Elder Jieyin, could the condition we agreed upon earlier be used as compensation?” Shen Luo first gave a bow to Zhen Yuanzi, then turned to address the Jieyin Daoist.

Upon hearing this, the Jieyin Daoist's expression stiffened, and he coughed awkwardly a few times.

“Condition? What's this about?” Zhen Yuanzi looked towards the Jieyin Daoist.

“It's nothing. I had a misunderstanding with Brother Shen before and promised him a condition as compensation,” the Jieyin Daoist hastily explained, feeling rather displeased that Shen Luo had brought up the matter in front of Zhen Yuanzi.

“I see. Since you have a prior agreement, Brother Shen, if you have any issue, just speak freely. As long as it's within my ability, I will try to fulfill it,” Zhen Yuanzi glanced at the Jieyin Daoist, then said.

“May we discuss this elsewhere?” Shen Luo glanced at the attendants around and spoke softly.

“Please follow me, young friend,” Zhen Yuanzi's eyes flickered as he turned and walked outside.

The two of them made several turns within the Wuzhuang View and soon arrived at a secluded side hall nearby.

“This place is tranquil. Whatever matter you have, Brother Shen, feel free to speak your mind,” Zhen Yuanzi invited Shen Luo to sit and spoke kindly.

Shen Luo acknowledged softly and took out the jade pillow and a jade plate, placing them on the table beside him.

As for the green jade box inside the jade pillow, it had already been removed by him and kept within the Linlang Ring.

“What is this…” Zhen Yuanzi looked at the two items with a surprised expression.

“This jade pillow is a wondrous treasure I obtained in my early years. It can allow a person to Enter Dream, and it is quite important to me. Unfortunately, for some unknown reason, it suddenly shattered some time ago. I have long heard that Elder Zhen Yuan is skilled in Artifact Refining, and I would like to request your help in repairing it,” Shen Luo said as he bowed deeply.

Zhen Yuanzi uttered an “oh” and looked back at the jade pillow.

At first, he seemed casual, but after a few glances, his entire demeanor became serious. He extended his slender fingers and gently touched the broken jade pillow, fingertips flashing with white light, clearly probing the internal prohibitions of the jade pillow.

Shen Luo stood quietly to the side, not daring to interrupt.

Zhen Yuanzi examined it for a moment and withdrew his hand. His eyes fell on the jade plate next to it and he uttered a light “hmm.”

“When I acquired the jade pillow, this jade plate was with it. I have had others look at the text on it, and it seems to record an Ancient Artifact Refining technique,” Shen Luo explained upon seeing this.

Zhen Yuanzi seemed not to hear Shen Luo's words as his gaze remained fixed on the jade plate. After what felt like an entire mealtime, he finally lifted his head, his expression somewhat complex, and he remained silently lost in thought.

“Senior Zhen Yuanzi?” After waiting a while, seeing that Zhen Yuanzi remained silent, Shen Luo asked softly.

“It's nothing. The contents recorded on this jade plate reminded me of distant past events, and I was lost in reminiscence for a moment. My apologies for making young friend smile,” Zhen Yuanzi regained his composure and responded with a smile.

“How could I, senior? Could it be that the technique recorded on this jade plate is truly an Ancient Artifact Refining secret?” Shen Luo waved his hands repeatedly, then inquired with curiosity.

“Indeed. However, this Artifact Refining technique is quite unconventional, not commonly needed by Artifact Refiners, and hence not very valuable,” Zhen Yuanzi replied.

Shen Luo had thought the mysterious origin of the jade plate might mean that its contents were a secret technique akin to the Innate Treasure-refining Technique or the Mysterious Heaven Fire Control Technique from Ancient times. Hearing these words, he was greatly disappointed.

“Then for this jade pillow, could you have a method to repair it?” he immediately asked about the matter that concerned him most.

“While I do understand some Artifact Refining techniques, I can't say I'm proficient. The prohibition contained within your jade pillow is extremely exquisite, and I am powerless to help,” Zhen Yuanzi said, shaking his head.

At these words, Shen Luo was utterly stunned.

How could this be? Yuan Tiangang clearly divined that coming to the Wuzhuang View, I would find a way to repair the jade pillow. Could it be that Yuan Tiangang made an error in his divination?

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“With the God's Power of the Elder, is there really no way at all?” he asked persistently.

“It's not that I'm avoiding the issue, I'm truly helpless and cannot assist Friend Shen with this matter. The conditions that Jieyin Daoist previously promised you, you can exchange it for another favor,” Zhen Yuanzi sighed.

“If that's the case, I won't insist. I have heard that within the Wuzhuang View there is a Sun, Moon, and Stars Furnace which is no less than the Eight Trigrams Divine Furnace of the Heavenly Court's Supreme Elder Lord. I would like to borrow it once to refine a Magical Treasure,” Shen Luo's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment, and after a long while, he adjusted his mindset and spoke.

“That can be easily arranged. Friend Shen, you should head back and make the necessary preparations. Tomorrow, I will have someone take you there,” said Zhen Yuanzi.

“Thank you,” Shen Luo expressed his gratitude, packed up the jade pillow and jade plate, and took his leave.

After Shen Luo had gone far, Zhen Yuanzi took out the Heavenly Earth Treasure Mirror with a flip of his hand and waved his sleeve.

The Treasure Mirror opened swiftly, and its smooth mirror surface revealed indistinct images.

Zhen Yuanzi looked at the Treasure Mirror, nodded slowly, and a moment later, he put it away.

A fluctuation in the Void arose behind him, and the figure of Jieyin Daoist appeared.

“Pavilion Master, did Shen Luo make any unreasonable demands?” Jieyin Daoist inquired.

“Nothing of the sort. He asked me to repair a Magical Treasure, but unfortunately, I am unable to help,” Zhen Yuanzi replied.

“A Magical Treasure that even you cannot repair? How is that possible?” Jieyin Daoist's eyes widened in shock.

“There are countless rare treasures in the world, and my skill in Artifacts Refining is merely decent. It's not strange that there are Magical Treasures I cannot repair. I have let Shen Luo change his condition, allowing him to use the Sun, Moon, and Stars Furnace tomorrow,” instructed Zhen Yuanzi.

“Yes, but that Shen Luo is not an ordinary Great Mahayana Stage Cultivator. He may have other schemes. Should I secretly set up a prohibition to probe what he refines?” Jieyin Daoist's eyes held a slight chill as he asked.

“No need. I just used the Heavenly Earth Treasure Mirror to check on that Shen Luo. He has deep connections with the Great Tang Dynasty Government and is also the betrothed of the Minor Sect Leader of Mount Putuo. Do not offend him lightly,” Zhen Yuanzi shook his head.

“I understand,” Jieyin Daoist nodded.

Zhen Yuanzi had more to say, but his body suddenly became illusory.

“The time limit of the Floating Shadow Illusion Talisman has been reached. I cannot return for the time being. The care of Wuzhuang View is in your hands now. Increase your vigilance and don't let any chaos arise,” he said with a shake of his head, his tone turning serious.

“Yes, I will do my best,” Jieyin Daoist's expression turned stern as he hastily agreed.

Zhen Yuanzi nodded, and his body soon completely vanished, leaving behind only a broken Jade Symbol, which burst into flames with a loud noise, turning into nothingness after a few breaths.

Jieyin Daoist stood silently in the room for a while before turning and departing.

Shen Luo returned to the place where he had been staying before, pacing back and forth inside the room.

The Divination of Yuan Tiangang had actually gone awry, which both shocked and irritated him, for Yuan Tiangang, as the Great Tang State Master, had never faltered in his divination skills before. Why then did it go wrong this time?

Could it be that the jade pillow was doomed to remain irreparable?

“I mustn't rush; Yuan Tiangang only told me that coming to Wuzhuang View would present an opportunity to repair the jade pillow. Maybe that opportunity doesn't lie with Zhen Yuanzi, but with someone else,” Shen Luo suddenly thought of a possibility, which made him feel a bit better.

He then shook his head, no longer dwelling on the issue of the jade pillow, and started planning the use of the Sun, Moon, and Stars Furnace for tomorrow.