Chapter 1324: Chapter 1321 Entrusted by Others Chapter 1324: Chapter 1321 Entrusted by Others “`
Half a month later, within Tianji City.
In a majestic great hall, Shen Luo and his companion, who had returned dust-covered and weary, were warmly welcod by the city of Tianji.
Aside from the City Lord, the Little Master, Elders Mo Wang and Fu were also present in the hall.
“How is Master Yan?” Unable to spot Master Yan in the great hall, Shen Luo couldn’t help but ask.
“The trip to the Black Abyss Mystical Cave has greatly impacted him. He began secluding for cultivation shortly after recovering from his injuries and has shown no signs of coming out yet,” the Little Master said.
“As long as his injuries are not a concern, that is what matters,” Shen Luo nodded and said.
After a round of pleasantries in which everyone tacitly avoided any ntion of Elder i, as if such a person had never existed.
When the pleasantries were over, Elders Mo Wang and the others departed one after another, and Fu Donglai followed them out of the great hall.
In the hall, only Shen Luo and the Little Master remained.
“Brother Shen, please bring out the magical treasures you wish to have repaired,” the Little Master began.
Without a second word, Shen Luo imdiately took out the jade pillow that was broken into three segnts, along with the jade plate obtained from the cave inside the jade pillow, suspending them in the air in front of the Little Master.
The mont the jade pillow appeared, the Little Master’s pupils suddenly constricted as if he had seen sothing extraordinary.
Shen Luo noticed the change in his expression and asked, “City Lord, could it be that you recognize this item?”
The Little Master did not answer him. Instead, he leaned slightly forward, bringing his gaze level with the jade pillow, and lifted a palm. With his fingertips, he gently traced the undulating patterns on the jade pillow, examining it with a focused deanor.
He also took a long ti to scrutinize the jade plate.
The Little Master’s brow sotis furrowed and sotis relaxed, with excitent and skepticism interweaving in his eyes. He seed to be caught in an internal clash of affirmation and denial, with thousands of thoughts flickering back and forth in his mind.
Seeing this, Shen Luo didn’t disturb him further and stood quietly to the side, waiting silently.
After a long ti, the Little Master, massaging his sore brow, sighed lightly, “The ingenuity of heaven is beyond the reach of humans…”
“City Lord, could it be that you are unable to repair this item?” Upon hearing this, Shen Luo’s heart skipped a beat.
“Who says I can’t repair it?” the Little Master turned his head to look at him and said.
“But you said ‘beyond the reach of humans’…” Shen Luo hesitated.
“The ingenuity of heaven is beyond the reach of humans, but what if I can cleverly seize the work of heaven?” the Little Master glared at Shen Luo and said.
“Right, right, right, I always knew that if anyone in the world could repair this item, it would be only you, City Lord.” As the old saying goes, “Flattery gets you everywhere,” and seeking favors, Shen Luo unavoidably followed suit.
“First, tell how you ca upon this treasure,” the Little Master asked.
Shen Luo hesitated briefly, then gave a succinct account of how he had found the jade pillow.
“So unremarkable an acquisition? On this treasure, I’ve seen the traces of ti passing, which are indications of so sort of power based on rules. And you’re telling you unearthed it from an unknown little mountain?” His words carried a tone of indignation for the treasure.
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“City Lord, can you discern the origin of this treasure?” Shen Luo asked.
“Yes, I can,” Little Master nodded in reply.
“Truly?” Shen Luo exclaid in surprise.
“Isn’t that simple? This treasure is a primordial spirit object, not crafted by human hands. Its origin is natural, born of the heavens and earth, much like the Spirit Monkey’s background,” Little Master said with a smile.
After hearing this, Shen Luo felt sowhat surprised, yet also found it to be within reason.
“The materials of this treasure are quite special. Repairing it is probably not going to be an easy task,” Little Master comnted.
“City Lord, this jade pillow is no ordinary object. No matter what the cost, I must repair it,” Shen Luo let out a heavy breath as he spoke with a grave tone.
“I can see your determination, and I truly wish to help you. At present, most materials needed can be obtained by Tianji City. However, there are two vital treasures that even Tianji City cannot procure,” Little Master said, pensively.
“Please speak, City Lord. I will find a way to obtain them,” said Shen Luo.
“One is the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl, hidden in the East Sea Dragon Palace. The other is the Map of Mountains and Rivers, concealed within Mount Fangcun,” Little Master revealed.
Upon hearing this, Shen Luo initially rejoiced but then quickly furrowed his brows in concern.
He did not know what the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl was, nor did he find it concerning, but he was well aware of the Map of Mountains and Rivers, which was among the highest order of immortal artifacts in the Three Realms.
“Repairing this jade pillow requires lding the Map of Mountains and Rivers? This…” Shen Luo was imdiately caught in a dilemma.
“Hmm? Who said anything about lting it? You only need to employ the Power of Space within the Map to rge the three broken pieces of the pillow with the other materials. At most, it will slightly damage the Map’s vitality, but it won’t destroy this treasure,” Little Master waved his hand as he spoke.
Hearing this, Shen Luo’s face broke into a smile, “If that’s the case, then there shouldn’t be any problem.”
“Are you really confident you can find these two treasures?” Little Master asked, sowhat skeptically.
“No, but effort leads to outcos, doesn’t it? Since you, City Lord, have already agreed to help repair the jade pillow, we’re already halfway to success,” Shen Luo shook his head and said.
“Sigh, putting aside the significant implications of the Map of Mountains and Rivers and whether you can borrow it, even the Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl is the treasured jewel of the East Sea Dragon Palace. Back when Sun Wukong wreaked havoc in the Dragon Palace, they were willing to give away the divine treasure iron but refused to part with that Sink Blood Nine Dragons Pearl. Where do you get the confidence from?” Little Master glanced at Shen Luo with a hint of irritation in his tone.
“That… I will devise a plan. As for other spiritual materials, I kindly ask you to na your price, City Lord. Even if I have to sell everything I own, I will secure them,” Shen Luo replied with an awkward smile.
“Alright, Tianji City will help you collect the other materials, and we won’t need any compensation. But this is likewise going to take so ti. Even if you really get those two treasures, we might not have gathered everything else by then, so be ntally prepared,” Little Master instructed.
“I understand,” Shen Luo acknowledged.
After speaking, Shen Luo looked at Little Master, hesitated for a mont, and then inquired, “City Lord, your generosity in this matter surely isn’t just because of the little help I provided in the Black Abyss Mystery Cave before, right?”
“You’re rather perceptive. My willingness to assist you thus far is indeed because you have helped Tianji City, and also because you are worthy of this assistance. Thirdly, I am acting upon soone else’s request,” Little Master admitted with a smile.
“May I ask, City Lord, who has made this request?” asked Shen Luo in astonishnt.
“Well, that person is currently in the Rear Hall over there. Go and see for yourself,” Little Master suggested, pointing towards the back of the great hall.
With curiosity brimming, Shen Luo made his way to the Rear Hall. From a distance, he saw an old man in a white robe, with a vermilion ribbon tied around his waist, cradling a Snow White Dust-Flick, standing before a wall adorned with a scroll depicting thousands of chanical devices.
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