The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1248

Chapter 1248: Chapter 1245 Little Master Chapter 1248: Chapter 1245 Little Master “Is there really such a method?” Shen Luo touched his nose, slightly embarrassed, and nodded.

When he had been gathering information on Tianji City, he had avoided revealing the existence of the jade pillow by sneaking around, rarely asking anyone directly, so he had not expected such a blunder. Fortunately, he had still managed to arrive here smoothly in the end.

“Daoist friend Zhou said that very few people cross the Boundless Sand Sea to come here. Are there any dangers in the sand sea?” Spurred by Zhou Ming's words, Shen Luo suddenly recalled something and asked.

“This…” Zhou Ming's body trembled slightly, and a hint of frustration flashed in his eyes as he fell silent.

“If it is inconvenient for Daoist friend Zhou to say, there's no need to force it. Which shops in the Undercity are worth visiting?” Seeing his reaction, Shen Luo deftly changed the topic.

“There are many shops in Tianji City, seven or eight of which are large shops that are all worth a look. The closest one from here is Rainbow Pavilion, which sells various high-level spirit grass…” Zhou Ming's expression relaxed, and he hurriedly began to provide detailed information.

While Shen Luo was strolling leisurely through Tianji City, Master Yan visited a palace in the Upper city alone, waiting respectfully.

A moment later, the sound of a wheel rolling came from behind the palace, and a wooden wheelchair emerged, carrying a man dressed in a white-haired blue robe. He looked very young, in his twenties or thirties, but his eyes were filled with the wisdom of an old man who had seen through the affairs of the world.

“Greetings, Elder Nameless!” Master Yan bowed deeply in salutation.

“There's no need for excessive formality. What was the result of your trip this time?” The white-haired man asked in a low voice, his magnetic tone making it very comforting to listen to.

“We have returned empty-handed again this time, failing to find any trace of Ghost Yan and Puppet City. Please punish me, Elder,” Master Yan said with his head lowered.

“There is no need for punishment. Ghost Yan has been in hiding for many years now. We have searched for him no less than a hundred times without success. There's nothing to be found,” the white-haired man said unhurriedly.

“Yes, but for this mission, the Elder Assembly has allocated a considerable amount of resources, yet nothing was gained. Even if Elder Nameless is lenient, I will volunteer to go to the Fiery Refinement Hall for three months of punishment,” Master Yan said.

“You are too rigid, my child. Ah, forget it, if you want to go, then go. But I just heard a report saying that on your return this time, you brought an outsider?” The white-haired man shook his head before asking.

“Yes, his name is Shen Luo, the champion of the Three Realms Martial Arts Conference. He came to Tianji City to see the City Lord and repair a damaged magical treasure. From what I know, Shen Luo, despite coming from a minor sect in Central Region Datang, has connections with the Great Tang Dynasty Government, Mount Putuo, Hua Sheng Temple, and other sects. He's not like ordinary monks. Moreover, this man appeared in the ruins of the Capital City of Langxia Kingdom. It cannot be ruled out that he has some connection with Ghost Yan, so I brought him back for the Elder Assembly to decide,” Master Yan reported expressionlessly.

“I have heard of this man. Though young, his powers, wisdom, and methods are all admirable. He is among the exceptional ones of your generation, and it's unlikely he has anything to do with Ghost Yan. Take him to the Hundred Refining Hall and look for Elder Manbo to see what magical treasure it is. If it is repairable, let Elder Manbo take care of it,” the white-haired youth said indifferently.

“However, he explicitly asked to meet the City Lord. I wonder where the City Lord might be…” Master Yan said.

“The City Lord is not in the Upper city these days, I don't know where he has gone,” the white-haired youth said helplessly.

Master Yan made a sound of acknowledgment without much surprise, as if this situation was not the first time it had occurred.

After talking with the white-haired youth for a while longer, Master Yan took his leave.

At this moment, with Zhou Ming's accompaniment, Shen Luo had already visited several shops. Master Yan was not boasting without merit; the shops in Tianji City had a remarkably complete selection of materials, and the quality was extremely high. After just visiting three shops, Shen Luo managed to gather a batch of materials for Invisibility Talismans, Escape Earth Talismans, and Earth-Attracting Thunder Talismans.

“Elder Shen, what else would you like to purchase next?” Zhou Ming asked.

“Is there a place in Tianji City that sells magical treasures?” Shen Luo pondered for a moment before asking.

Next, the most important thing for him was to break through to the True Immortal Stage. Tianji City was so famous for its Artifacts Refining, and the various Spiritual Materials were extremely abundant; surely it did not lack magical treasures.

“If Elder Shen wishes to purchase magical treasures, he might as well visit Qianjin Tower not far ahead. The tower is owned by the Fifth Elder of Tianji City, Elder Manbo. Many of the magical treasures and armor sold there have been personally refined by him, and they certainly won't disappoint you,” Zhou Ming immediately responded.

As for the treasures in Qianjin Tower, they were all quite valuable. Watching Shen Luo spend sum after sum of Immortal jade without a hint of distress, he had long ceased to doubt Shen Luo's financial strength.

“Manbo? The Fifth Elder of Tianji City? How many Elders does Tianji City have? Is there anything special about this person?” Shen Luo lightly inquired, lifting his chin slightly.

“Tianji City has a significant number of Elders, well over a dozen. However, Elder Manbo is a member of the Elder Assembly of Tianji City. He oversees Our City's Hundred Refining Hall and is utterly different from ordinary Elders,” Zhou Ming replied steadily, seemingly dissatisfied with Shen Luo's flippant discussion about Manbo.

“What is the Elder Assembly?” Shen Luo seemed not to notice Zhou Ming's expression and continued to ask casually as he moved forward.

“Our City Lord is always served by the strongest Yan master. The City Lord, along with the top five ranked Elders, form the Elder Assembly, which governs the affairs of Tianji City. Their status is revered beyond compare. Although you, Elder Shen, are a visitor, please show some respect,” Zhou Ming said coldly, looking at Shen Luo's back.

What Zhou Ming, burning with rage, hadn't noticed was that a faint green light had appeared deep in his eyes at some point, drifting like mist, while Shen Luo's eyes were also swirling with the same eerie green light.

This was a Mesmerizing Technique from the Ghost Eye of the Netherworld, capable of affecting the other person's emotions imperceptibly and making them reveal their secrets, leaving no memory of the event afterward.

However, to cast this technique required a long preparation time, and it was only practical if the other's cultivation level was significantly lower than one's own.

“Which members are part of the Elder Assembly in Tianji City?” Shen Luo, seeing that he had Zhou Ming completely under control, continued to ask.

“City Lord, First Elder Nameless, Second Elder Grandpa Fu, Third Elder Mo Wang, Fourth Elder Mei, and Fifth Elder Manbo. Although Elder Manbo is the Fifth Elder, his refinement technique is superb, second only to the City Lord,” Zhou Ming replied in anger but did not hesitate to reveal.

Shen Luo's face brightened with pleasure. Manbo's refinement technique was reportedly high; thus, he could look forward to visiting Qianjin Tower.

“What is your City Lord called?” he asked again.

“Our City Lord is called Little Master,” Zhou Ming answered.