The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1431

Chapter 1431: Chapter 1427 Representative Chapter 1431: Chapter 1427 Representative “Friend Shen, to say so would really be selling yourself short,” the Little Master chuckled. “From what I've heard, you played a significant role.”

“It's an overstatement. It was the timely arrival of Town Primordial Great Immortal and Pagoda Heavenly King that repelled those Demons. My role was truly negligible.” Shen Luo waved his hand, smiling.

“How about the Map of Mountains and Rivers…” the Little Master hesitated.

“I've obtained it,” Shen Luo nodded.

The Little Master was taken aback by this revelation, evidently not expecting Shen Luo to actually secure the Map.

“Bodhi Ancestor really lent the Map of Mountains and Rivers to you?” the Little Master asked, still somewhat incredulous.

“It's true. There were some twists and turns, but indeed, the elder lent the map to me. If Elder doubts it, I can take it out for you to see,” Shen Luo said.

“No need, no need, I believe you. That treasure is extraordinary. Once taken out, it's hard to ensure that no breath will leak, and it might attract the attention of the Astronomical Bureau. Given the current mix of dragons and snakes in Chang'an City, it's better not to rashly take it out,” the Little Master quickly interjected.

“Alright,” Shen Luo nodded.

“I didn't expect you to retrieve the Map of Mountains and Rivers so quickly. Now, as long as you retrieve the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl, we can almost start trying to repair the jade pillow,” the Little Master smiled.

“Elder, the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl has also been obtained, but…” Shen Luo hesitated.

“But what… what? You got the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl too?” The Little Master's voice suddenly shot up an octave in surprise.

“Yes,” Shen Luo nodded.

The Little Master stood up, looking Shen Luo up and down with some disbelief: “How on earth did you manage that? To actually have gotten these two most precious treasures in such a short period of time?”

“The process… is somewhat complicated…” Shen Luo felt compelled to recount the incident at the Dragon Palace to the Little Master again.

“With such a change in the Dragon Clan, I'm afraid the Four Seas will hardly be calm after this.” The Little Master couldn't help but sigh.

“Elder, I have also secured the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl. I wonder if the absence of the Dragon Soul hidden inside will have any impact?” Shen Luo asked.

“No worries, I originally didn't know that there was still the remnant soul of a Dragon family old ancestor hidden inside the Dragon Orb. What I need is the blood of the nine Chi Dragons, as long as that is not harmed, it can be used,” the Little Master waved his hand and said.

“That's good then. Now that I have both these treasures, may I know when Elder can help repair the jade pillow?” Shen Luo asked.

Hearing this, the Little Master looked somewhat peculiar and didn't answer immediately.

Instead, it was Elder Fu who couldn't help stepping forward with an embarrassed expression and said, “Friend Shen, this… I'm really sorry, you have indeed found both treasures, but I still haven't gathered all the necessary materials on my side…”

“Elder Fu is too kind. It's my impatience that was abrupt,” Shen Luo quickly apologized upon hearing this.

“Even if we had all the materials now, here in Chang'an City it's impossible to fix the jade pillow; we'd have to wait until we return to Tianji City and combine it with the repair array, even possibly utilizing the power of the Returning Origin Sacred Seal, to have a chance of fixing the jade pillow,” the Little Master also spoke up.

“I see,” Shen Luo nodded.

“Once things here in Chang'an City are settled, you can come back to Tianji City with us. By then, once the materials are gathered, we can help you repair the jade pillow,” the Little Master said.

“Thank you, Elder,” Shen Luo immediately bowed with his fist.

“No worries. Have you made preparations for attending the upcoming Harmonization Conference?” the Little Master waved his hand and asked.

“Preparations, what preparations? Does this conference involve me?” Shen Luo said, surprised.

“What, you don't know?” the Little Master raised an eyebrow, also somewhat taken aback.

“What is Elder referring to?” Shen Luo still puzzled.

“At this Harmonization Conference, Mount Fangcun hasn't sent anyone to attend, instead specifically naming you to make representations for them, confronting those from Pansi Cave and Lion Camel Ridge,” the Little Master continued.

“What?” Shen Luo's eyes widened in surprise.

“It seems they haven't told you yet, but the conference starts in three days, and it's too late to back out now. Although the disposition of sects like Lion Camel Ridge has largely been decided, if you don't attend to give your statement, much of the true situation at the time might not be conveyed, nor their misdeeds exposed. Those Demon sects might just play tricks,” the Little Master smiled.

“Fine, I'll attend for them,” Shen Luo said after a moment of silence.

“You should stay in our Tianji Pavilion for these few days, just to avoid being ambushed by the Demon Clan,” the Little Master said seriously.

“In this Chang'an City, they wouldn't go so bold, would they?” Shen Luo frowned.

“Now they probably still don't know that Mount Fangcun isn't attending the conference and that you're going on their behalf. But once they do, it's hard to ensure they won't make a move against you,” the Little Master looked at Shen Luo and said.

“If I can be ambushed here in Chang'an City, it only shows that they have reached the peak of audacity, and by then, the Heavenly Palace and the Great Tang Dynasty Government should recognize the true face of the Demon Clan,” Shen Luo pondered and said.

“Are you planning to use yourself as bait to lure those guys into making a move, in order to break the current state of false peace?” the Little Master frowned slightly and said.

“False peace, if it can be broken earlier, might not necessarily be a bad thing. As the saying goes, 'Without destruction, there can be no construction,'” Shen Luo did not deny, pronouncing each word distinctly.

“Heh heh, you really are daring. Since you plan to do this, I won't stop you. But this here is the territory of the Great Tang Dynasty Government, so I don't anticipate any major chaos. If there's any danger, just head to the Pavilion. Unless it's a Taiyi Cultivator, ordinary individuals wouldn't likely be able to harm you,” the Little Master grinned and said.

“Thank you, Elder. I was just waiting to hear you say that,” Shen Luo bowed with his hands.

Hearing this, the Little Master was suddenly at a loss for words.

In the time that followed, Shen Luo chatted with the Little Master for a few more moments before taking his leave.

On his way back, he deliberately took a relatively secluded path to see if any members of the Demon Clan were secretly following him, but he didn't spot anyone.

After he returned to his residence in the government office, it wasn't long before Hua Ming arrived in a hurry.

Shen Luo told him about sharing the wine with Hu Bugui, and he didn't mind at all, pulling over the wine bottle to pour a full cup for himself and Shen Luo before starting to drink.

After a cup of fruit wine, he showed a face full of satisfaction and then informed Shen Luo that Mount Fangcun wanted him to make the representation on their behalf.

Seeing Shen Luo's reaction and his lack of surprise, Hua Ming couldn't help but frown and said, “Seeing you not surprised at all, you must already know, right?”