The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1404

Chapter 1404: Chapter 1400 Making Friends Chapter 1404: Chapter 1400 Making Friends “Daoist friend of the Dragon Clan, are you alright?” Shen Luo, seeing this, hurriedly brushed his sleeve to emit a blue light, supporting Ao Guang, yet he did not approach, to avoid any misunderstanding.

Ao Guang gave Shen Luo a slight nod and took out a blue elixir to swallow. The elixir was shrouded in swirling blue mist, and a layer of white cold qi condensed in the surrounding air.

“Such formidable cold qi, but it doesn't seem like an elixir for healing injuries,” Shen Luo remarked, his eyebrows immediately raising at the sight.

Once the elixir entered his stomach, Ao Guang sat down cross-legged, and a layer of crystalline blue light shone from his lower abdomen. It appeared to be the transformation of the elixir and then rapidly flowed throughout his body.

A hint of blue glow appeared on the old man's face, and his erratic breath began to stabilize.

Shen Luo watched this and nodded slightly, but the next moment his expression suddenly changed.

The blue light under Ao Guang was condensed by his Indigo Ocean Divine Technique, with the cold qi of the Indigo Sea contained within. Suddenly, a strong suction force emerged from Ao Guang's body, devouring the cold qi within the blue light rapidly, and Ao Guang's breath stabilized much faster.

Shen Luo's face showed surprise, and then he accelerated the operation of the Indigo Sea technique. The cold qi within the blue light greatly increased and poured into Ao Guang's body.

Moments later, Ao Guang's breath returned to normal, and he rose to his feet.

“Thank you, Daoist friend, for your assistance.” The old man stood up and gave Shen Luo a slight bow.

“It was just a lift of my hand. I and Prince Ao Hong of the East Sea Dragon Palace are friends,” Shen Luo said with a smile, “You must also be a member of the East Sea Dragon Clan, and I naturally had to help with such a small matter.”

“Oh, you are Hong'er's friend? Could Your Excellency be Shen Luo?” Ao Guang inquired with light surprise.

“I am indeed Shen Luo, and might you be Lord Ao Guang, the master of the East Sea Dragon Palace?” Shen Luo asked with a hint of curiosity in his expression.

“There's no need for such formalities as elder or junior; since you are a friend of Hong'er, you may call me Uncle if you do not mind,” Ao Guang said with a chuckle, seemingly holding Shen Luo in good regard.

“Yes, Uncle,” Shen Luo replied, eager to foster a closer relationship with Ao Guang, and gave a bow.

“Prince Ao Hong told me that you are a monk from the Great Tang. Why have you come to Zhurong Basin? What was that Black Sun just now?” Ao Guang asked.

“To report, Uncle, it's a long story. Recently, I came here with a few friends to pick Earth Core Fire Lotuses…” Shen Luo recalled the image of Ao Guang harvesting Earth Core Fire Lotuses and, in a flash of thought, roughly recounted his experiences.

However, he omitted some sensitive information, excluding the Turn Sky Seal, Netherworld Furnace, Fire Spirit Child, and other matters, presenting his entry into Guangcheng Immortal Mansion as accidental and claiming his escape was also due to luck, without mentioning the slaying of individuals like Fu Gong.

“So that Black Sun was caused by the explosion of the Immortal Residence! Guangcheng Immortal Mansion! Could it be related to Guang Chengzi?” Ao Guang, after hearing all this, was taken aback, murmuring to himself.

“I am not sure about that, perhaps,” Shen Luo feigned ignorance in response.

“Never mind that. Friend Shen, since you arrived here earlier than I did, you must have collected some Earth Core Fire Lotuses, right? Among them, are there any with nine petals?” Ao Guang quickly changed the subject and asked, his eyes showing a trace of eagerness.

“A Fire Lotus with nine petals? Are you referring to the Nine-Petal Fire Lotus? I've been rather lucky and fortuitously obtained two within the Guangcheng Immortal Mansion. Does Uncle need one? If so, I can give one to Uncle as a small token of respect from a junior,” said Shen Luo, taking out a Nine-Petal Fire Lotus and handing it over.

Ao Guang's expression immediately lit up with extreme delight upon seeing the Fire Lotus in Shen Luo's hand.

“Indeed, it is the Nine-Petal Fire Lotus; I didn't expect that it truly existed in the Zhurong Basin. He didn't lie to me after all!” Ao Guang eagerly took the Fire Lotus, muttering to himself.

Uncle, what are you saying?” asked Shen Luo, his gaze shifting.

“It's nothing much. This Nine-Petal Fire Lotus is of great use to me, so I'll brazenly accept it. This Nine-section Dragon Bone Coral is a special product of the Dragon Palace, containing the power of the True Dragon Bloodline. It's highly useful for refining elixirs or crafting magical treasures, and I shall gift it to you,” Ao Guang quickly recovered and took out a blood-red coral radiating with pure blood light, passing it over.

Uncle, what are you doing? Lord Ao Hong and I are good friends; if you are an elder to me, how could I let you exchange things for a mere Earth Core Fire Lotus?” Shen Luo continuously waved his hand, speaking earnestly.

He was actually quite tempted by the Dragon Bone Coral, but he was trying to build a closer relationship with Ao Guang. As appealing as the Dragon Bone Coral was, he could not accept it–for doing so would turn it into an exchange, which would then leave him no room for favors when borrowing the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl later.

“Since you say so, friend, I will shamelessly accept this Fire Lotus. Should you have no urgent matters, why not come to the East Sea Dragon Palace and stay for a few days, allowing Ao to extend his hospitality as a host?” Ao Guang was slightly surprised but didn't insist, pocketing the Fire Lotus and Dragon Bone Coral with a smile.

“To be frank, my visit to the Eastern Sea this time was not just for the Earth Core Fire Lotus; mainly, it was to visit Brother Ao Hong, who is currently residing in the East Sea Dragon Palace,” Shen Luo said.

“Friend Shen is staying at the Dragon Palace? That's wonderful. Right now, I am quite occupied with an important matter, but once it's settled, I will seek you out for a detailed conversation,” responded Ao Guang with a nod, glancing toward the side.

A few streams of escape light shot from there and quickly approached. It was a squadron of Dragon Palace guards, led by a True Immortal Yaksha.

“Dragon King, you were here all this time. What just happened in the mountain range? Suddenly, there was a sky-filled blaze, but it's good to see you unharmed,” the True Immortal Yaksha, noticing that Ao Guang was safe, sighed in relief while casting a wary gaze at Shen Luo, who stood nearby.

The other guards also immediately landed beside Ao Guang, forming a protective perimeter around him, on alert against Shen Luo.

“Blue Water Yaksha, be not rude. This is Daoist friend Shen Luo, a monk from Great Tang and a divine friend of mine who has just saved me from peril. Cease your presumptuous behavior!” Ao Guang huffed.

“So, it's Daoist friend Shen Luo. My apologies for the discourtesy,” said the Blue Water Yaksha upon hearing this, hastily paying respects in apology.

Shen Luo naturally didn't mind these things and returned the bow.

Ao Guang seemed to truly be caught up in urgent matters, promptly making his farewells before departing with the Blue Water Yaksha and the others.

Shen Luo silently watched them leave, wordless.

“Hey, Brother Shen, you've finally come out!” Just then, a black escape light flew in from afar–it was the Black Bear Demon.

“Brother Black, you're unharmed too; that's great,” sighed Shen Luo in relief upon seeing the Black Bear Demon unscathed.

“What exactly happened in the mountain range? Why are you here alone? Where are Fu Gong and the rest?” The Black Bear Demon looked around before inquiring.

Unlike Ao Guang, Shen Luo summarized the recent events to the Black Bear Demon, omitting the Turn Sky Seal, Netherworld Furnace, and Fire Spirit Child.

“To think Fu Gong would do such a thing, and that there was Demon Clan involvement–it appears the Guangcheng Immortal Mansion is no trivial matter,” the Black Bear Demon listened, inwardly startled and a flicker of awe crossed his eyes as he considered Shen Luo.

Had he been in Shen Luo's place, he might well have perished within the Guangcheng Immortal Mansion.