The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1773 - 1769: Bestowal of Rewards

Chapter 1773: Chapter 1769: Bestowal of Rewards

"I am here specifically for Friend Shen. The things he gave to Elder Yan were considered extremely important by the City Lord after he saw them, and he has gathered some materials that Friend Shen needs from the inventory of Tianji City and sent me to deliver them to Chang’an City." Zhou Ming took out a storage magical tool shaped like a ring and respectfully handed it over with both hands.

Shen Luo didn’t expect Tianji City to be so efficient. He took the storage ring, his divine sense penetrated it, and he found three treasures inside.

The first item was a white spirit insect, its body crystal clear as if carved from white jade, with nine white spirit patterns faintly visible within.

"Jade-striped Nine Aroma Worm!" Shen Luo’s eyes lit up.

His cultivation level had already reached the True Immortal Peak, and he was preparing to advance to the Taiyi stage. He hadn’t expected Tianji City to deliver one of the main ingredients for the Taiqing Pill so quickly.

The second item was a golden stone about the size of a bowl, shimmering with dazzling golden light, almost blinding to the eyes.

"Nine Heavens Gold Essence!" Shen Luo showed an expression of surprise and delight.

Tianji City had surprisingly found Nine Heavens Gold Essence, and of such a large size. Combined with the Gold Essence found in previous times, it was already enough for the Profound Yellow Staff to be upgraded.

As his cultivation improved, the power of the Profound Yellow Staff had somewhat lagged behind. With so much Nine Heavens Gold Essence now, the staff’s power would certainly increase again.

The third item was a jade casket the size of a human head.

Shen Luo took out the jade casket and opened it, inside were various materials packed tightly. These were the other auxiliary materials for the Taiqing Pill.

These auxiliary materials weren’t too precious, but collecting them all was troublesome and would take considerable time.

Tianji City’s help in gathering these materials was indeed a significant aid to him.

Shen Luo stored the three items in the Linlang Ring, satisfied, he exhaled lightly; now all that was missing was the main material, the Daluo Buddha’s Hand.

"The City Lord said these items, though precious, are not sufficient to repay Friend Shen for his kindness to Tianji City. Our disciples are collecting other materials you need, and should they find any, they will be sent immediately." Zhou Ming spoke again.

"These materials are already enough, please convey to Young Master City Lord that there’s no need to exhaust efforts searching for other materials. I offered those things to Tianji City not in exchange for these precious materials." Shen Luo said solemnly.

"You are generous, Friend Shen, I will relay your words to the City Lord, but as to what the City Lord does, I’m not sure." Zhou Ming said, somewhat stunned.

The two continued chatting for a while, mostly discussing the recent battle situation in Chang’an City. Shen Luo headed towards the Great Tang Dynasty Government, while Zhou Ming went to the stationed place of Tianji City in Chang’an City.

Just upon arriving at the Great Tang Dynasty Government, as he landed at the entrance, a figure greeted him—it was Lu Huaming.

"Brother Shen, it really was you; I’ve been waiting for you. Have your injuries healed?" Lu Huaming asked, happily inspecting Shen Luo.

His expression was filled with genuine joy, looking odd, but his aura fluctuated without any abnormalities.

Moreover, the aura Lu Huaming emitted was multiple times more aggressive than before, and approaching within several yards of him caused painful skin pricks.

"The Seven Emotions Sword Technique! Its power is several times stronger than on Qingqiu Mountain. But why use this sword technique inside the Great Tang Government?" Shen Luo found it strange but didn’t inquire further, instead he asked:

"I’ve already recovered. Brother Lu, what did you mean by ’it was you’? Did you know I was coming today?"

"It was Master Yuan who sent a message to me this morning, instructing me to wait at the entrance of the Great Tang Government to welcome you." Lu Huaming replied.

Shen Luo could tell Lu Huaming was not lying, yet he was still at Qingqiu Mountain in the morning. Yuan Tiangang actually knew he was coming to Chang’an City, indicating that his divination abilities became even more extraordinary after advancing to the Heavenly Venerate Realm.

"Master Yuan’s godlike powers are vast, I do have matters to discuss with either Master Yuan or Duke Cheng, please trouble Brother Lu to introduce me." Shen Luo said, pondering countless thoughts.

"My master was seriously injured in the previous battle, and is currently bedridden. The main affairs of the Great Tang Government are now handled by Lord Xue Li, who is discussing matters with Master Yuan in the inner hall, I will take you there." Lu Huaming said with a sad expression.

"Duke Cheng was injured? I have recently cultivated a healing god’s power, its effects are quite good, perhaps it might help Duke Cheng." Shen Luo said hurriedly.

He was naturally referring to the Huangdi Neijing, possessing this skill gave him confidence that no injury could completely defeat him.

Cheng Yaojin has been taking good care of him over the years, now that Cheng Yaojin is in trouble, Shen Luo naturally wants to put forth his utmost efforts.

"I thank you on behalf of my master, Brother Shen. Though now Master Yuan has already invited the Healing Saint to attend to him, there’s no need for Brother Shen to worry. First, I’ll take you to meet Xue Li and Master Yuan." Lu Huaming shook his head and led Shen Luo deeper into the Great Tang Government.

Seeing this, Shen Luo said no more, and the two soon arrived inside a great hall.

Yuan Tiangang was quietly seated inside the hall, his whole aura appeared exceedingly ethereal as if he were a cloud, a mist, ready to vanish at any moment.

Beside him stood a golden armor youth, his aura intensely sharp; though he stood there, in Shen Luo’s spiritual perception, he was a spear capable of piercing the skydome, radiating brightly in stark contrast to Yuan Tiangang.

"This person must be Xue Li, certainly a Taiyi Stage expert. Who knew the Great Tang Government harbored such individuals; truly a place of hidden talents." Shen Luo thought to himself.

"National Master, Lord Xue Li." Lu Huaming cupped his hands, giving a bow.

Shen Luo looked at the golden armor youth for a moment and also cupped his hands in salute.

"Little Friend Shen, your excursion to Qingqiu has been laborious, you did not disappoint me." Yuan Tiangang said with a smile.

"Thanks to everyone’s efforts united, we luckily did not disgrace the mission." Shen Luo said.

"Friend Shen has no need for modesty. I have heard from Lu Huaming and other disciples of the Great Tang Government about your performance in the battle at Qingqiu Mountain; none deserves more credit than you." Xue Li said, his face icy.

"Master Yuan and Daoist Friend Xue over-rate me. I merely did what a citizen of the Great Tang should." Shen Luo responded.

"Hehe, that Little Friend Shen has such a heart, I, Yuan, am greatly comforted. The Great Tang Dynasty always rewards merits; Lu Huaming, Bai Xiaotian, and others have already received rewards. Such meritorious service from Little Friend Shen must be rewarded, feel free to straightforwardly request any reward you desire." Yuan Tiangang said.

"Brother Shen, Bai Brother, Miss Nie, and others have received court rewards, so you need not be polite." Lu Huaming added from the side.

"Since Master Yuan speaks this way, I will boldly ask for a precious spiritual material, the Daluo Buddha’s Hand." Upon hearing this, Shen Luo’s mind whirled, and he said.

"The Daluo Buddha’s Hand? This is an immortal materials, the Great Tang Government’s treasure vault may not necessarily have it. I will send someone to check, if it is not there, Xue will make arrangements elsewhere, certainly won’t let Friend Shen down." Xue Li showed a surprised look, then said, raising his hand to summon someone.

"No need for trouble, I will help find it for Friend Shen." Lu Huaming volunteered.

"Alright, then I trouble you." Xue Li nodded.

Lu Huaming walked out swiftly, transforming into a streak of escape light shooting off into the distance.