The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 661

Chapter 661: Chapter 657: Search for a Woman Chapter 661: Chapter 657: Search for a Woman After parting ways, Shen Luo and his two companions went straight to a two-story building, where a scent of wine was drifting from afar.

“The scent of wine is stronger than usual; Master must have received good wine from someone. We are in for a treat…” Lu Huaming sniffed, quickly licking his lips and stated confidently.

Just as those words left his mouth, the voice of Cheng Yaojin came from inside the house, “Rabble Rabbits, coveting my wine even before you return. Why are you lingering outside, come in!”

Upon hearing this, Lu Huaming and his companions immediately pushed the door and entered.

Once they entered, Shen Luo saw Cheng Yaojin sitting on one side of a low bench in the house, holding a black clay wine jug in his hand, his face flushed from drinking. On the other side sat an old man clad in a yellow robe, who was none other than Senior Yellow Wood.

However, Senior Yellow Wood wasn't drinking. Instead, a cup of green tea was placed by his hand, emitting a faint fragrance.

“So, Senior Yellow Wood is also present.” Seeing this, the three of them quickly paid their respects.

“You two youngsters have worked hard.” Yellow Wood Senior laughed and said, his gaze however, fell on Gu Hualing.

“Master, Elder, the trip to Golden Mountain Temple this time…” Seeing this, Lu Huaming took the initiative and gave a brief recount of the events that transpired at the Golden Mountain Temple.

“I never expected that Master 'Jiang Liu' turned out to be a Buddhist bead come alive, daring to usurp the title of the reincarnation of Golden Cicada… If it weren't for you, not only the Golden Mountain Temple but even the court wouldn't have known for how long they would have been deceived.” Yellow Wood Senior sighed.

“Elder, do you have any news on that mysterious organization?” Shen Luo asked.

“As for the Demon Race organization mentioned by you, we have indeed noticed some clues. However, they act mysteriously and covertly, and are extremely ruthless. At present, there are several cases of destroyed sects, apart from Spring and Autumn Pavilion, and not a single survivor from any sect, so no substantial clues could be obtained. Hence, we don't have anything to tell you for now. However, once there are substantial progress, we will inform you first.” Cheng Yaojin put down his wine jug, wiped off the wine from his beard, and said.

“Thank you, Elder. Junior has a favor to ask of you.” Shen Luo cupped his fists and said.

“Feel free to speak.” Cheng Yaojin said.

“Junior would like Elder to use the power of the government to help find a person in the capital for me.” Shen Luo said.

“Who?” Cheng Yaojin asked, puzzled.

Lu Huaming was also curious. Previously, he had never heard Shen Luo mention anything about looking for someone.

“A woman with a plum blossom mark on her wrist…” Shen Luo said.

Cheng Yaojin listened intently, but seeing that Shen Luo remained silent for quite some time, he couldn't help but ask, “That's it?”

Shen Luo nodded.

“Even if you don't know where she is, you should at least know her name, age, height, body figure, and what she looks like, right?” Cheng Yaojin asked with a furrowed brow.

“I only know she should be in Chang'an, apart from that… I don't know anything.” Shen Luo shook his head and said helplessly.

When Li Jing told him back then that one of the divided souls of Chiyou was in Chang'an, and gave him such a clue, his reaction was identical to the people before him.

However, having the Great Tang Dynasty Government look for such a person is much better than him finding a needle in a haystack.

“May I ask what relationship does this person share with you, and why do you want to find her?” Cheng Yaojin asked.

After a slight hesitation, Shen Luo still did not know how to answer his question. After all, the concept of the five divided souls of Chiyou reincarnating was already a fantastic story. If they further asked him how he knew of this matter, he didn't know how to explain it to them.

Using the Jade Pillow to enter the dreamscape and traverse time and space? And even encountering the dismembered soul of the Pagoda Heavenly King? Any sane individual would find such an occurrence hard to believe.”

“He was a man of great significance to me,” Shen Luo could only say so.

“Such a significant person, shouldn't it be a beauty you happened upon somewhere? Although, I wouldn't mind helping you, it's not quite proper to use public resources for personal matters…” Lu Huaming showed a knowing grin and teased.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo neither confirmed nor denied it.

“Forget it, this matter is nothing much. I'll let the Ministry know and help you look around. As long as he is within Chang'an city, finding him is not out of the question,” said Cheng Yaojin, slapping his thigh.

“Thank you, Elder,” Shen Luo immediately greeted with a fist and palm salute.

After these words were uttered, the atmosphere in the hall grew somewhat chill. Everyone's eyes unanimously fell on Gu Hualing, who remained silent throughout, questioning: how should she be dealt with?

“Master, she…” Lu Huaming began with a slight hesitation.

However, Cheng Yaojin waved his hand at him, signaling him to hold his tongue, and turned to ask Gu Hualing:

“Young lady, what do you plan to do?”

“I will bear the consequences for what I have done. I only hope you can give me a chance to kill the demon wind. I ask for nothing more than that,” Gu Hualing replied.

“Do not easily trust a demon's words. I believe we should imprison her first,” Elder Huangmu said with caution.

“This matter involves the Demon Wind and an organization. It's better to let the National Master interrogate first, and then decide. In the meantime, you will stay temporarily at the vineyard and cannot leave at will,” Cheng Yaojin weighed the matter slightly before saying.

Gu Hualing nodded without objection.

“Shen Luo, you have performed meritorious deeds again during this trip to the Golden Mountain Temple. I, Old Cheng, don't know how to show my gratitude to you. Since two of your defensive magical instruments were destroyed, I will give you one as compensation,” Cheng Yaojin said.

“The previous request could already be considered as compensation. Elder, please do not spend any more,” Shen Luo immediately waved his hand in refusal.

“This thing is of no more use to me, but it is just right for you.” As Cheng Yaojin spoke, he raised his hand slightly, and an octagonal copper mirror immediately appeared in his palm.

The body of the mirror was of a dull green color, looking like it was forged from bronze. Its surface had seven vertical ridges, dividing the back into eight equal sections, with a primitive charm pattern carved into each section.

“The Eight Hanging Mirror… Master, aren't you a bit too biased? Is Shen Luo your disciple, or am I?” Noticing this, Lu Huaming, his eyes bright, immediately cried out in dismay.

At the same time, Shen Luo heard Lu Huaming's telepathic message: “Brother Shen, my master has indeed invested a lot this time. This Eight Hanging Mirror was his personal magical treasure from his cultivation years. Although it only has a protective ability, its power is considerable. It can withstand a full blow from a cultivator in the early Mahayana stage; you should take it.”

“Thank you, Elder, for bestowing this treasure upon me.” Shen Luo was initially hesitant but fell at ease upon hearing what Lu Huaming had to say.

Seeing Shen Luo's attitude change so swiftly, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but stare, soon breaking into laughter:

“The Eight Hanging Mirror is, after all, considered a magical treasure. I'll teach you a unique chant for refining it, which should help you refine all its eighteen prohibitions. In the future, manipulating it may consume more mana, but as your cultivation level grows, it won't pose a problem.”

After saying that, Cheng Yaojin threw the Eight Hanging Mirror towards Shen Luo while simultaneously transmitting the chant to him telepathically.

“Thank you, Elder.” Shen Luo received the Eight Hanging Mirror and expressed his respectful gratitude.