The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 501

Chapter 501: Chapter 497: The Divination Master Yuan Shoucheng Chapter 501: Chapter 497: The Divination Master Yuan Shoucheng “Little rabbit, why are you so slow! You reek of wine, you went drinking again!” Cheng Yaojin glanced at the two of them and immediately started berating Lu Huaming.

Lu Huaming lowered his head, not daring to reply.

“All you know is messing around, your cultivation is half-hearted, look at Shen Luo, his cultivation level used to be lower than yours, but now he has caught up with you and you don't even try to improve!” Cheng Yaojin glanced over at Shen Luo, his eyes flashing with surprise, then continued to scold Lu Huaming.

Shen Luo felt a bit embarrassed, but didn't know what to say, standing quietly to the side.

“Alright, Duke, Young Master Shen is here. In front of outsiders, please spare some face for Nephew Lu.” Yellow Wood Senior interjected.

Upon hearing Yellow Wood Senior, Cheng Yaojin stopped his scolding.

Lu Huaming placed his hands behind his back, secretly signaling to Shen Luo that everything was alright, leaving Shen Luo feeling rather amused.

“Ha ha, Young Master Shen, you have once again helped the Great Tang Dynasty Government tremendously.” Cheng Yaojin immediately looked at Shen Luo, his whole face changing into a smile as he laughed.

“Duke Cheng, you overpraise me. Although I am a freelance cultivator, I am a citizen of the Great Tang, and I understand the principles of justice and decency. When I see demons massacring the people, I naturally cannot turn a blind eye.” Shen Luo hurriedly replied, maintaining his modesty.

“Hmm, this is the style of us chivalrous people!” Yellow Wood Senior stroked his beard and remarked.

“Thank you for your compliment, Yellow Wood Senior. What I did today was all for the people. However, in the eyes of some, they may still think that I, Shen, am colluding with the demons.” With a sigh, Shen Luo hinted at something.

“Don't worry, Young Master Shen. I guarantee to clear your name of such rumors!” Cheng Yaojin declared, pounding his chest.

“Thank you, Duke Cheng!” Shen Luo couldn't help but feel relieved.

Although Wuming used this excuse to defame him, it doesn't seem to have affected him for now. However, Wuming was a disciple of Mount Putuo, and he didn't dare to underestimate the influence of this reputable sect of the age. But with Cheng Yaojin's assurance, he was relieved.

“Duke Cheng, Yellow Wood Senior, why did you call us here, is there something wrong?” Shen Luo asked again.

“We called you here for mainly two reasons. Firstly, our Great Tang Dynasty Government has always been clear about rewards and punishments. The last expedition to the Underworld and your recent resistance against the Jing River Dragon King, you, Young Master Shen, have performed two major services consecutively. After discussing with Duke Cheng, we have decided to reward you with some substantial prizes. Do you have anything specific you would like? The resources of the Great Tang Dynasty Government are quite rich and we should be able to provide almost anything you name.” Yellow Wood Senior proposed.

“Thank you, Yellow Wood Senior, and Duke Cheng for your generosity. Actually, there is something I want. If it's not too presumptuous, I would like some Dual-element True Water.” Shen Luo, after a moment's thought, replied.

What he needs most now is something to prolong life, as well as Dual-element True Water. The Great Tang Dynasty Government should have life-prolonging treasures. However, if he makes this request, it may arouse the suspicion of Yellow Wood Senior and Cheng Yaojin and risk exposing the secret of the jade pillow.

“Dual-element True Water? I remember there is some in the storeroom, isn't there?” Yellow Wood Senior raised his sparse eyebrows and consulted Cheng Yaojin.

Upon hearing Yellow Wood Senior's words, Shen Luo felt excited.

“Unfortunately, last year, when trading with Bowu Line, the Dual-element True Water was exchanged away.” Cheng Yaojin shook his head regrettably.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo was not only disappointed, but also a thought crossed his mind. Could it be that Chen Gang's Dual-element True Water came from the Great Tang Dynasty Government?

“In that case, we will have to procure it from elsewhere. That will take some time. Would Shen Luo be able to wait? Alternatively, if you prefer, we could replace it with another auxiliary treasure of Water-type Technique?” Yellow Wood Senior turned to Shen Luo.

“I am willing to wait, it doesn't need to be replaced.” Shen Luo hastily replied. As an auxiliary tool for practicing the Water-type technique, there is no better item than the Dual-element True Water.

“Very well, it takes about two months to procure Dual-element True Water. When the time comes, come to the Great Tang Dynasty Government to claim it.” Yellow Wood senior said.

“Yes.” Shen Luo promptly acknowledged.

“This time, Nephew Lu also contributed. We'll discuss your reward later in time. The second reason for calling you guys is that we would like you to detail over again what you guys encountered with the Jing River Dragon King today.” Yellow Wood Senior's smile faded and he asked seriously.

Upon seeing this, neither Shen Luo nor Lu Huaming dared to delay and carefully re-narrated their experience with the Jing River Dragon King.

Listening to it, Cheng Yaojin sighed.

“Duke Cheng, I did not participate in that occurrence back then. According to them, can we confirm that the person involved was indeed the Jing River Dragon King?” Yellow Wood Senior pondered for a moment and then ask Cheng Yaojin.

“Indeed, it was him. Who would have thought he really came back. No wonder the Golden Bell resonated itself in the palace today and all beasts mourned. I was urgently summoned to the palace by his majesty and could not attend to East City in time. Fortunately, Master Yellow Wood and others returned early, thus avoiding serious trouble.” Cheng Yaojin sighed.

“Master, what is the real story of the Jing River Dragon King? Why would Duke Wei behead him and suppress it in the river? Why is he seeking revenge against His Majesty?” Lu Huaming asked.

Shen Luo was also very curious and listened intently.

Cheng Yaojin hesitated and didn't open his mouth for a moment.

“Duke Cheng, Yellow Wood Senior thinks it's harmless to tell them. Nephew Lu and Young Master Shen have been involved in the Jing River Dragon King incident consecutively, it seems that they are the people of destiny. Maybe we need their help to end this big crisis.” Yellow Wood Senior suggested.

“Alright. This story is a long one, it dates back to the 13th year of Zhenguang. At that time, a scholar named Yuan Shoucheng appeared in the city who specialized in divination. He was known to be able to tell Yin and Yang, and determine life and death. There was an old man fishing outside the city who sent a golden carp to Yuan Shoucheng every day, asking Yuan Shoucheng to divine where to cast the net and where to throw the hooks. As Yuan Shoucheng was always accurate, the old man caught many of the Jing River aquatic creatures through this fortune. When Jing River Dragon King learned of this, he was furious and came to Chang'an City to settle the score with Yuan Shoucheng.” Cheng Yaojin began to explain slowly.

“Yuan Shoucheng…” Shen Luo raised an eyebrow, recalling the name Yuan Tiangang that the Jing River Dragon King had shouted before he left. Both were surnamed Yuan, could it be related to this Yuan Shoucheng?

“When the Jing River Dragon King came to Chang'an City and found Yuan Shoucheng, the two bet on the weather of the second day. If Yuan Shoucheng failed to predict it correctly, he would have to leave Chang'an City and never return.” Cheng Yaojin continued.

“Since ancient times, the Dragon clan has been in charge of clouds and rainfall. The Jing River is located outside Chang'an City, and the Jing River Dragon controls the weather around Chang'an City. He made the bet on the weather in order to drive Yuan Shoucheng out of Chang'an City, he is really despicable.” Lu Huaming interjected, making a face.

Shen Luo had seen Jing River Dragon King several times today and understood some of his character. Although Jing River Dragon King's behavior was somewhat despicable, he was trying to protect the Jing River Aquatic Species and really couldn't be too critical of him.

Moreover, that Yuan Shoucheng was also quite strange. Why would he divine the movement of the Jing River aquatic creatures for the old fisherman? Could it be that the golden carp he sought had some peculiarities?