The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1254

Chapter 1254: Chapter 1251 Elder Assembly Chapter 1254: Chapter 1251 Elder Assembly “`

Less than half a moment later, the sound of howling arose outside the great hall, and three figures entered side by side.

The one in front was seated in a wheelchair, the white-haired youth who had earlier reported the status of their tasks, Master Yan. Beside the youth was a short-statured old man with grizzled hair, spirited and ruddy-faced, with piercing tiger eyes suggesting a forthright nature.

Next to the old man was a young woman in her prime, dressed in a white gown, her hair cascading like a waterfall, and her figure graceful and alluring, sparking one's imagination. It's just a pity that her face was covered with a white veil, preventing any glimpse of her true features.

“City Lord, you've returned so quickly this time? May I ask why you've summoned us here? Is there any instruction?” the white-haired youth in the wheelchair glanced at Shen Luo beside him before speaking first.

“How come there are only the three of you? Where are Mei and Manbo?” Little Master frowned and asked.

“Manbo is currently at the Hundred Refining Hall working on an order recently received from the East Sea Dragon Palace and can't leave to come here. As for Mei, he is still tidying up that Fragrance Manor,” the white-haired youth said with a helpless look.

“It's fine if Manbo is busy, but Mei's getting bolder by the day! If he continues to do as he pleases and disregards the matters of the Elder Assembly, I will expel him and find another elder to fill his place!” Little Master said sternly.

“Yes, I will convey your intentions to him later,” the white-haired youth rubbed his head, apparently quite vexed by Mei.

“Ah, such a grievous misunderstanding! Who says I didn't come? I've been standing here for quite a while; none of you noticed me, is all,” a voice suddenly rang out, startling everyone in the hall including Shen Luo.

Shen Luo looked toward the source of the voice and saw that at some point, a purple-robed figure had appeared on a windowsill to the left side of the great hall.

This person was tall and straight, with broad shoulders, suggesting a man's figure. However, their features were as smooth as white jade, with phoenix eyes, a finely-shaped nose, tender red lips, and a hint of rouge on both cheeks, giving off a unique fragrance of powder that made it impossible to distinguish whether they were male or female.

A faint, peculiar, black mist surrounded the purple-robed figure, making that area abnormally dark, like a shadow that was yet entirely unremarkable, concealing their presence from everyone's spiritual perception.

“Hidden Trace Incense? It seems that you've finally concocted it,” Little Master regarded the purple-robed person, raising an eyebrow as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, the white-haired youth, the short old man, and the masked woman's eyes all brightened.

“Hidden Trace Incense?” Shen Luo silently recited the name in his mind and extended his Divine Sense toward that area, but he couldn't sense the existence of the person in the purple robe at all; it was as if nothing were there.

He couldn't help but be startled. This method of hiding one's tracks was almost comparable to the grey cloak. Judging from what Little Master and the others said, it seemed to be the effect of a certain incense, and that such wondrous incense existed in the world.

“Hehe, of course! I didn't spend the past decade or so for nothing!” the person in the purple robe spoke proudly, their voice indistinguishable between male and female.

“Haha, Elder Mei certainly has a skilled hand! To think that you managed to restore the long-lost Hidden Trace Incense using just an incomplete recipe for incense. With this incense, it will be much more convenient for the disciples of Tianji City when they need to hide their tracks on tasks. Admirable!” the short old man laughed heartily as he stroked his beard.

“City Lord, can it be considered that I have made a contribution to Tianji City by developing this Hidden Trace Incense? May I, by virtue of this accomplishment, continue to stay in the Elder Assembly?” the person in the purple robe looked at Little Master, speaking half-jokingly.

“This time only. If you ignore the commands of the Elder Assembly again, no matter what merits you have, severe punishment will be meted out!” Little Master huffed, speaking slowly.

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The man in the purple robe, sensing the determination of the Little Master, felt a chill in his heart, but still managed a dry chuckle on his face as his figure flickered to appear in the fourth seat to the right of the Little Master, where he then casually sat down.

The white-haired youth, the short old man, and the masked woman also took their seats to the right, in the first, second, and third positions, respectively.

“If Elder Manbo is too busy to come, we shall start without him. Someone has already wasted a lot of time, let's begin. The reason for calling you here concerns the matter of Ghost Yan,” the Little Master spoke with a stern expression, quickly getting to the point.

“Ghost Yan! City Lord, do you have a lead?” The white-haired youth's eyes brightened, quickly turning to Shen Luo with a thoughful look.

“Indeed, before we discuss this matter in detail, allow me to introduce Daoist Friend Shen from the Spring and Autumn Pavilion in Eastern Great Tang, Friend Shen. These are members of the Elder Assembly of Tianji City–Elder Nameless, Elder Fu, Elder Mo Wang, and Elder Mei,” the Little Master introduced them with a wave of his hand.

“I pay my respects to the elders,” said Shen Luo as he stood up and gave a bow with clasped fists to the group.

The white-haired youth responded with a nod and a smile, the short old man laughed heartily, the masked woman gave a slight nod in acknowledgment, while Elder Mei, in the purple robe, merely glanced at Shen Luo from the corner of his eye without any response.

“City Lord, for years we have sent people in search of Ghost Yan with no results. Could it be that this Friend Shen has information about Ghost Yan?” the short old man, who was Elder Fu, asked.

“Correct, Friend Shen crossed the Boundless Sand Sea to visit Tianji City, and during his journey, he accidentally fell into Puppet City and encountered Ghost Yan,” the Little Master said.

These words dropped like a boulder into a still pond, causing ripples to surge!

“Is it true, Friend Shen?” Elder Fu turned sharply to look at Shen Luo.

“Indeed, I had business in Tianji City, and beforehand I was unaware there was a Teleportation Formation that could take me directly here. So, I crossed the Boundless Sand Sea with a dear friend. We did not know the way and got lost in the Boundless Sand Sea, where we stumbled upon that Puppet City underground. After many fortunate encounters, I managed to escape, but my companion is still trapped within those City Walls,” Shen Luo said with a hint of sorrow in his expression.

“To enter Puppet City and still escape? Do you think we are three-year-olds to be deceived at will? Puppet City is an Armor created by the hands of Che Yuan himself, its power nearly piercing the heavens. Even a Late-stage True Immortal Cultivator entering it would die trapped inside. And you managed to escape?” Elder Mei sneered slightly, seemingly very displeased with Shen Luo.

Elder Fu and the Masked Woman, Mo Wang, upon hearing this, showed a twinge of doubt in their eyes.

“This matter is absolutely true; Daoist Friend Shen has not lied,” said the Little Master.

Although the Little Master did not explain the reason, Elder Fu and Mo Wang no longer doubted and looked at Shen Luo with surprise.

Elder Mei furrowed his brows, opened his mouth as if to speak, but ultimately refrained from any further retort.

“It's impressive that Friend Shen, with only Great Mahayana Peak cultivation, possesses such strength. No wonder he was able to win the championship of the Three Realms Martial Arts Conference,” praised the white-haired youth.

“You flatter me, Elder Nameless. How could I possess such ability? It was just a series of fortuitous events, and with the help of that friend, that I was luckily able to escape from Puppet City,” said Shen Luo, shaking his head.

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