The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 624 – 624 620 Water

Chapter 624: Chapter 620: Water-Land Conference Chapter 624: Chapter 620: Water-Land Conference Shen Luo looked slightly startled, about to command the water to approach when the white light suddenly stopped, transforming into a ball of white light.

“If Friend Shen is done cultivating, can you come to the main hall? Duke Cheng and I would like to ask you for a favour,” a gentle voice emanated from the ball of light.

“Master Yuan!”

Shen Luo's face changed, immediately withdrawing the mana he had poured into the jade pillow and put it away.

Since Yuan Tiangang was such a deep and infinite individual, he dared not be careless at all.

After the voice within the ball of white light echoed, it disappeared instantly, transforming into a white talisman.

“So, it was a communication talisman,” Shen Luo sighed in relief.

The white communication talisman made a “whoosh” sound as it ignited, quickly turning into ashes.

A thoughtful expression appeared on his face, and he immediately stood up, erased the traces of the Three Element Array in the room and took down the Thousand Mile Yellow Sand Formation as well.

He then put the jade pillow into the storage stone box, placed it close to his body, and then he got up to leave.

Since the jade pillow can summon a projection of the Heavenly Book and provide great help, he naturally needed to carry it with him. Furthermore, this item was crucial, and he did not trust leaving it in the room.

Having been guided by a maid once before, Shen Luo quickly arrived outside the main hall of the Cheng Manor where three people were standing.

Aside from Cheng Yaojin and Yuan Tiangang, there was a young man dressed in white, who was none other than Lu Huaming.

“Brother Lu, your injuries have healed already.” Shen Luo greeted him with a smile.

At this moment, Lu Huaming had a ruddy complexion, brimming with vitality, clearly fully recovered from his wound.

Not only that, he radiated a fluorescent aura from within, seeming to have greatly progressed in his cultivation.

“Brother Shen, you've advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage.” Lu Huaming looked at Shen Luo slightly, a surprised expression on his face.

“I am indebted to Duke Cheng and Master Yuan for their Dual-element True Water.” Shen Luo replied with a smile.

Lu Huaming, who was on good terms with Shen Luo, obviously had more to say. However, seeing Cheng Yaojin and Yuan Tiangang present, he did not elaborate further.

“I wonder why Master Yuan has invited me here,” Shen Luo didn't converse much with Lu Huaming, he turned his gaze towards Yuan Tiangang and greeted him.

“Congratulations to Friend Shen for advancing in his cultivation. Today, we have an urgent matter that needs handling. This situation is critical to our Great Tang Kingdom, and we have few people to execute it. You are uniquely suited for this, Shen, could you assist?” Yuan Tiangang waved his whisk and spoke with a single palm upraised.

“Master Yuan is too polite. Whatever you need, just command me.” Shen Luo thought for a moment, then responded immediately.

“Then this poor Daoist would like to thank you. The matter at hand is this, many civilians died during the ghost outbreak. Recently, there have been disturbances in the city caused by these restless souls. His Majesty has decreed a Water-Land Conference to preach and release the souls of the deceased.” Yuan Tiangang explained.

“This move signifies boundless merit, His Majesty indeed bears a saintly virtue.” Shen Luo turned towards the direction of the Imperial Palace and praised.

“The preparation for the Water-Land Conference is almost ready, but we are still missing a virtuous monk to preside.” Cheng Yaojin interjected.

Shen Luo didn't know what to say. Although he had been in Chang'an for several years, he had been closed up for cultivation, he hardly knew anyone, let alone any high monks.

Fortunately, Yuan Tiangang didn't let him overthink and continued speaking.

“After discussing with Duke Cheng, we decided to invite Master Jiang Liu from Jinshan Temple in Jiangzhou to preside over this conference. However, due to the numerous tasks that need to be handled within the city, we are understaffed. We were hoping that Friend Shen and Lu Xianzhi could make this trip for us. Would you be willing?” Yuan Tiangang asked.

“Is that all?” Shen Luo was surprised.

Master Yuan Tiangang had spoken so solemnly about it, he thought it was some difficult matter, but they just had to fetch a monk from the outskirts of the city.

“Since Master Yuan has ordered it, I will certainly obey.” He nodded.

Lu Huaming naturally agreed without hesitation.

“Good, the Water-Land Conference will be held on the fifteenth day of this month. That gives you five days, make sure to go early and come back early,” Yuan Tiangang said.

“Yes.” Shen Luo and Lu Huaming both agreed, then prepared to take their leave.

“Wait a moment, Friend Shen, there is one more thing I need to discuss with you,” Cheng Yaojin suddenly stopped Shen Luo.

“May I ask what else the Duke would like to instruct?” Shen Luo looked baffled.

“This isn't something I need you to do, but rather your reward for rescuing His Majesty has come, but you've been in closed-door cultivation and had no chance to receive it. It has been sitting here gathering dust,” Cheng Yaojin chuckled as he took out a yellow bundle and handed it over.

“Thank you very much for safeguarding it for me, Duke,” Shen Luo's face lit up with joy as he quickly received it.

“Alright, you may leave now,” Cheng Yaojin waved his hand.

Both Shen Luo and Lu Huaming offered their courtesies before exiting, they then promptly left Cheng Manor.

“Brother Shen, what did His Majesty reward you with?” Upon exiting the Cheng Manor, Lu Huaming immediately inquired with a smile.

Shen Luo was also curious about the Emperor's reward. He opened the bundle revealing two green jade boxes and a white jade bottle.

He touched the two jade boxes in mid-air, causing them to open automatically.

One of the jade boxes contained a blue bead the size of a fist, exuding a profound blue light, and a spectral image of a flood dragon could be faintly seen within the bead, giving it a fascinating appearance.

The other jade box contained a golden card with two characters inscribed on it: One thousand.

Shen Luo picked up the blue bead, and his internal Mana began to involuntary circulate, causing the blue light emitted by the bead to greatly surge. The water vapour in the surrounding void ardently flocked together, forming a series of blue spectral waves, while the air itself started to feel viscous.

He hurriedly severed the link between his Mana and the blue bead, returning the bead to its normal state.

“This is the SeSuppressing Bead! The Artifact Refinement Master from the Divine Water Clan, who dedicated ten years into making this top-grade magical artifact. It's said that a seal containing the spirit of a deep-sea flood dragon was blended into the artifact, attempting to upgrade the bead into a magical treasure. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, it made this bead the topmost top-grade magical artifact! Brother Shen, since your cultivation technique is water-based, this bead matches you perfectly,” Lu Huaming happily explained.

Though Shen Luo expected the bead to be valuable, he hadn't anticipated it to be so extraordinary. He examined it a few more times before putting it back.

“What is this?” He then picked up the golden card.

“This is Ruyi Immortal Money issued by the court. The number on it implies a value of two thousand Immortal jades, and can be used in almost any major shop,” Lu Huaming explained.

Shen Luo was surprised again. The golden card did not seem valuable, yet by itself, it was worth two thousand Immortal jade. The court indeed had a knack for business.

He picked up the final white jade bottle, removed the stopper, and a hot flame-like red light immediately burst out from inside.

Mixed within this red light was a pungent smell of blood, additionally, a faint sweet aroma wafted in the air.

“Is this…” Shen Luo's eyes widened, a sticky, crimson liquid filled up half the bottle and appeared to be blood. It emitted a bubbling sound now and then.

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