The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1671 - 1667: Prepare for a Rainy Day

Chapter 1671: Chapter 1667: Prepare for a Rainy Day

"Let’s go. I’ll take you to see the jade pillow," Little Master said to Shen Luo with a nod.

"Alright. Cai Zhu, you should head back with the Nameless Elder to rest," Shen Luo quickly responded, then added after some thought.

After saying this, he followed Little Master, leaving ahead of the others.

"Friend Shen, could you tell me what happened in the Celestial Secret Realm?" Little Master couldn’t help but ask on the way.

Shen Luo thought for a moment and decided to reveal the truth, recounting everything he saw and experienced, bit by bit, to Little Master.

As Little Master listened, his expression grew increasingly grim, and by the end, he appeared utterly shocked and astounded.

"Did you see Master Tianyan?" Little Master, unable to conceal the change in his expression, anxiously asked.

"Indeed."

Shen Luo nodded and recounted how Master Tianyan reconstructed his body and returned to the world.

"As expected from one of the founders of the Yan Technique. It’s a pity I had no chance to meet him," Little Master sighed.

The two of them chatted while walking, paying no attention to their surroundings. They didn’t even notice the greetings of passing disciples. Eventually, they arrived at a secret chamber within the inner city.

"Che Qingtian... a direct descendant of the first generation City Lord, yet he ultimately veered off the righteous path. Such a tragic conclusion," Little Master lamented.

"To die at the hands of Master Tianyan is at least an honorable death," Shen Luo remarked.

"Friend Shen, there was something I didn’t mention earlier outside, but I believe I should tell you now," Little Master said.

Shen Luo immediately felt a sense of foreboding, knowing it must be something the Nameless Elder had deliberately withheld.

"Please, Elder, go ahead," he said.

"Elder Manbo has passed away..." Little Master said.

"What? Elder Manbo... That shouldn’t be possible. When we went to provide reinforcements, Elder Manbo was indeed injured, but his wounds were not severe enough to result in his death," Shen Luo said, finding it hard to believe.

"You’re correct. At the time, Elder Manbo did not die. After resting and recovering somewhat, he joined the battle to clear out the invaders. However, for reasons unknown, just before I emerged from seclusion last night, he inexplicably died in his secret chamber at his residence. It was only discovered after I convened the elders post-seclusion and he did not arrive," Little Master explained.

"How could this happen? Elder Manbo, as a True Immortal cultivator, shouldn’t have been silently assassinated," Shen Luo said, puzzled.

"There were traces of a fight in the secret chamber, but the battle was brief, leaving minimal evidence. This indicates that the assailant’s cultivation level far surpassed Elder Manbo’s, likely that of a Taiyi Realm cultivator. At the time, I was focused entirely on refining the jade pillow in the secret chamber, with my divine soul fully concentrated on it. The chaos in the city also hadn’t been quelled, so nobody noticed anything unusual," Little Master said, a flash of sorrow flickering in his eyes before he shook his head.

Hearing this, Shen Luo pondered for a moment before asking, "Were the captured survivors interrogated? Do they know anything?"

"They were questioned thoroughly using every available method, but the clues were limited. The only information we could extract was that this incident is not unrelated to the Kingdom of Qingqiu. However, regarding Elder Manbo’s death, those survivors knew nothing," Little Master replied.

"The Kingdom of Qingqiu..."

Thinking of the Grand Elder of the Kingdom of Qingqiu, Shen Luo couldn’t help but furrow his brows deeply.

"Let’s set this matter aside for now and take a look at the jade pillow," Little Master said, waving his hand as he led Shen Luo further into the chamber.

On a circular forging platform, Shen Luo saw a jade pillow with a faint yellowing hue, quietly floating above the platform.

Just as Shen Luo was about to step forward for a closer look, Little Master raised his hand to stop him.

Little Master lifted his hand and made a few gestures in the void. Sharp streaks of crystal light, like beaded curtains, were parted by his motions, and only then did the two approach the forging platform.

"When the jade pillow was first repaired, it caused some disturbances between Heaven and Earth. To prevent the disclosure of its mysteries, I sealed it away. Now that you have returned, I’ll leave it for you to handle," Little Master said as he pressed a few points on the jade pillow.

The seemingly empty surface of the jade pillow suddenly lit up with a crystalline glow. A nearly imperceptible, irregular crystal layer peeled away, revealing the pillow within the void.

As soon as the crystalline seal was lifted, the jade pillow began to tremble violently, with streams of light rippling across its surface. A broad, resplendent halo emerged, poised to expand outward.

Shen Luo raised a hand and gently pressed it against the surface of the jade pillow.

The previously agitated jade pillow instantly calmed down. The radiance emanating from its surface, which had been on the verge of spreading, dissipated in a cascade of crystalline light with a sharp "crack."

"As expected, this jade pillow can only be activated by you. Go ahead and try it," Little Master said with a sigh.

"Elder, have you forgotten? As I’ve told you before, the dreamland traversal ability of the jade pillow is always triggered on its own; I can’t actively control it," Shen Luo said, his face slightly flushed with embarrassment.

"Seeing the peculiar resonance earlier between you and the jade pillow, I got a little carried away and forgot," Little Master said, smacking his forehead in realization.

"But now that the restoration is complete, I believe the traversal will be triggered very soon," Shen Luo said, a mix of anticipation and apprehension on his face.

"In that case, do not leave Tianji City before the next traversal is triggered. I want to know the result as soon as possible," Little Master said immediately.

"Alright," Shen Luo said after a brief pause, nodding.

He also hoped to have such a wise elder help him analyze the situation. After all, the events that had transpired in his life were too baffling and surreal.

"By the way, Elder, I have one more request for you," Shen Luo suddenly said, as something came to mind.

"What is it? Tell me," Little Master replied with a nod.

"I have obtained a Dan formula for crafting the Taiqing Pill, but I lack some of the necessary materials. Could I trouble you to see if we can gather them?" Shen Luo asked, a hint of embarrassment in his voice.

"Oh, planning to upgrade to the Taiyi Realm already?" Little Master said with a slight smile.

"With my current level of strength, I am still far from adequate. Naturally, I must prepare ahead of time," Shen Luo sighed.

"It’s not a bad thing to be proactive. Let me have a look," Little Master said, extending his hand.

Shen Luo promptly retrieved the Taiqing Pill formula he had obtained from Wu Luo and handed it to Little Master with both hands.

After examining it closely, Little Master furrowed his brow and eventually shook his head, saying:

"The Taiqing Pill is meant to assist with advancing to the Taiyi Realm. The materials listed here, from primary to supplementary, are all top-grade spiritual medicines. In particular, the main ingredients—Daluo Buddha’s Hand and Jade-striped Nine Aroma Worm—are of celestial grade. Their worth is immeasurable and acquiring them depends entirely on chance."

"I expected as much," Shen Luo said with a resigned sigh, mentally prepared for this outcome.

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