The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 668

Chapter 668: Chapter 664: Past Life Chapter 668: Chapter 664: Past Life “National Master, is there any hidden danger after the religious ceremony?” Master Bao Shu asked with a frown.

“It's about Jiang Liu Zen Master, let him explain it himself.” Yuan Tiangang shook his head and said.

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze fell on Chan'er.

Chan'er wore a solemn expression, completely different from usual. After giving a bow to everyone present, he began to speak:

“I presume everyone saw the specter of the monk that day, aiding me in ferrying thousands of ghosts, right? That was not a manifestation of my supernatural powers, but a fragment of the soul of my past life, Master Xuanzang.”

“That specter was actually Master Xuanzang?” Master Bao Shu exclaimed in surprise.

Shock flickered in the eyes of Elder Zhe Shi and Kongdu Zen Master from Hua Sheng Temple.

They all knew that Master Xuanzang mysteriously left the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda years ago and then disappeared from Chang'an City. Later, it was discovered that the eternal lamp left in the pagoda had extinguished, leading to the matter of his reincarnation as Master Jiang Liu.

“How could a reincarnated soul still have remnants left?” Kongdu Zen Master asked in confusion.

“Perhaps it's because it was a fragment of the soul that reincarnated, which is why I could not awaken for a long time. The residual demon blood in the Buddhist beads was activated this time, which woke up this fragment of the soul, and it told me some things,” Chan'er continued.

“What did Master Xuanzang say?” Elder Zhe Shi promptly asked.

“It wasn't necessarily anything in particular, more like an entrustment. The past life's remnant soul wants me to go to the Western Regions, as a very important item has been left there, and he hopes that I can undoubtedly retrieve it,” Chan'er said.

“What item?” Everyone was incredibly curious.

“I'm not sure what item it is. The remnant soul didn't specify, only that it concerns the lives of all beings and implored me to retrieve it regardless of the difficulties,” Chan'er shook his head and said.

“Not stating it is to hide God's Power, to prevent anyone from discovering the matter and involving Chan'er. This also highlights the importance of the item. The National Master helped to deduce afterwards, but could only conclude that Master Xuanzang had returned to the vicinity of the Black Chicken Kingdom following his scripture collection path after leaving Chang'an City, and finally died there. As for what exactly happened, we have no way of deducing it,” Duke Cheng said, his brows slightly furrowed.

“In that case, we should send someone to the Black Chicken Kingdom to investigate the matter,” Master Bao Shu said with a deeply furrowed brow.

“Not possible. This matter is extraordinary, I believe it is best if we go there ourselves,” Elder Zhe Shi stated.

“As this matter is an entrustment from my previous life, I should personally verify it. However, the journey will be fraught with perils… I hope to invite benefactor Lu and benefactor Shen to accompany me,” Chan'er said, turning his gaze to Shen Luo and Lu Huaming.

It was evident that after the experience at the Golden Mountain Temple, Chan'er trusted Shen Luo and the rest greatly.

Lu Huaming naturally had no objections, and would follow Duke Cheng's lead on everything.

“Duke, regarding the person with the plum blossom mark you agreed to investigate earlier, have there been any leads?” Shen Luo didn't immediately agree, but instead asked via telepathy.

Hearing his question, Duke Cheng paused slightly before replying:

“There won't be quick results. Even if the Ministry of Civil Affairs arranges for officials to examine the household registration records, it will take some time to get the results. Furthermore, for some people whose household registrations are unknown, they need to be checked in person.”

“I didn't think it through earlier, this is indeed a major task, I'm making things difficult for the Duke,” Shen Luo apologized.

“No trouble at all, it's an opportunity to check the bottom line of Chang'an City and avoid problems like the Jing River Dragon King haunting,” Duke Cheng replied with a smile.

“As for the trip to the Western Regions, I have no objections, I can go with you.” After getting the answer, Shen Luo spoke.

He had received news from Li Jing earlier that two reincarnated demon souls were located in Chang'an and the Western Regions. Since there were no results yet in Chang'an, he might as well go investigate in the Western Regions first.

“However, wouldn't it be somewhat risky with just a few of you going?” Master Lu De asked with worry.

“If there are too many people, it will be more conspicuous, which could draw unnecessary attention. It's better with fewer people, it won't attract too much attention. And don't underestimate these young ones, Master Lu De. The ghost disturbance in Chang'an was resolved thanks to their contributions. But because Huaming holds an official title and has some things to investigate later, he may not be able to make time. With just Shen Luo, it indeed seems a bit too risky…” Duke Cheng contemplated aloud.

“I'm willing to accompany them.” Just then, a resonant voice echoed through the hall.

Everyone looked toward the source of the sound, which came from Bai Xiaotian who had already stood up and was greeting everyone with a fist salute.

Shen Luo exchanged a look with him, and they both sported smiles.

“If you wish to go…good. Having you, nephew Bai Xiaotian, accompany is more reassuring.” Kongdu Zen Master glanced at him and after some hesitation, he gave his approval.

After a round of deliberation, everyone agreed to the arrangements.

Coming out of the Chongxuan Hall, Lu Huaming went to Shen Luo's side and somewhat apologetically said, “I'm really sorry about this. I have official duties and cannot accompany you this time.”

“It's no problem, you have official duties, they should be your priority,” Shen Luo shook his head and laughed.

“There's been some progress with the demon wind issue, I just can't step away now.” Lu Huaming looked around and spoke softly.

“The demon wind… how's Gu Hualing being handled?” Shen Luo asked.

“She's temporarily entered the officialdom as a subordinate of mine. She'll be working together with me on the investigation of the demon wind,” Lu Huaming said.

“You should be cautious with her around,” Shen Luo frowned.

“Don't worry, I know my boundaries,” Lu Huaming laughed.

“By the way, we still have a while before leaving Chang'an. Could I ask you to use your connections to help me refine some elixirs?” Shen Luo asked.

“What sort of elixirs?” Lu Huaming queried.

“Healing Milk Spirit Pill and Blood Qilin Pill,” Shen Luo answered.

He still had some Thousand-Year Spirit Milk left, but the kind that could be used to prolong life was no longer useful, and the kind to assist with vessel opening was all used up.

Qilin blood could be consumed directly, but if done so, the spiritual energy in the blood would be consumed greatly. When refined into a pill, it could maximize its effect.

“Well… the royal alchemist can refine these two types of pills. However, my influence isn't sufficient, we will need to ask my master for help. Hehe… consider this matter settled on his part,” Lu Huaming laughed.

“You agreed quite quickly on behalf of Duke Cheng,” Shen Luo said, slightly speechless.

“He makes you run such a long way, isn't it reasonable for him to help you with this small matter? Alright, you don't need to worry about it anymore, I will pester him until he agrees,” Lu Huaming, full of confidence, pat Shen Luo's shoulder and said.

Shen Luo saw this and immediately handed over the Spirit Milk and Qilin Blood to him.