The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 372 - 368 Jade-eyed Golden Toad (4th update)

Chapter 372: Chapter 368: Jade-eyed Golden Toad (4th update)

Chapter 372: Chapter 368: Jade-eyed Golden Toad (4th update)

“Not quite, they are merely basic cultivation techniques used to refine the body and cultivate the spirit,” Shen Luo shook his head and replied.

“Alright, I’ve made note of it,” Shen Yuange nodded.

“Although these are basic skills, they are fundamentally different from common martial arts. If word of this leaks out, it will no doubt attract the envy of others. If I’m not around, it will inevitably lead to trouble, so remember to keep it secret,” Shen Luo warned.

“I understand the implications, I will keep it confidential,” Shen Yuange solemnly promised.

“Beside that, reassure that when teaching these two techniques to the younger generation, make sure to assess their character first, don’t casually pass it to those of questionable morals. Or perhaps… Shen Ci and his sister can be the first to try the cultivation, and we can assess the others later,” Shen Luo pondered aloud.

As for specifically what they were waiting for, he didn’t say, but in fact, he was waiting for any of Shen Ci and his sister to comprehend the Dao seed. Then, he would impart them with the Nameless Cultivation Technique.

“Alright, we’ll do as you suggest,” Shen Yuange solemnly nodded in agreement.

With that, he brought a small lacquer wooden box from the room, carefully placed the three stacks of Xuan paper, filled with medical prescriptions and skills, into it, locked it carefully, and placed it in a secret compartment.

After all arrangements were made, the two, who had not had a good chat in a while, took the rare opportunity to talk for a long time in the study.

In the end, Shen Luo suddenly mentioned his craving for Yuqian rice, which unfortunately wasn’t in season.

The next early morning, Shen Luo, without saying goodbye to anyone and only taking the stone box used for collecting items with him, hurriedly left the county town.

…

Time flew by, and it was already three months later.

At the end of April, Yu State was at the end of the rainy season. The sky was still covered with a layer of clouds after several days of rain.

The Dalishi Mountain in Pingqiu County was shrouded in dim fog. The distant mountains looked obscure, but the nearby view was brightly verdant, with a grey mountain trail snaking around.

On the somewhat muddy mountain trail, a tall figure appeared, wearing a bamboo hat and a cloak, he was moving neither hurriedly nor slowly. Behind him, he led a black steed, heading towards the end of the mountain trail.

At the end of the mountain trail, there was a two-story tall black wooden building. In the front yard, there was a wooden pole three to four feet high, with a banner hanging on top, with a large “Wine” character.

The man led the horse to the front of the courtyard. He saw a young man who looked like an innkeeper’s assistant, pouring fodder into the horse trough. There were several horses tied to the hitching post next to him.

Upon hearing the sound of horseshoes, the attendant hurriedly poured all the fodder from the winnowing basket into the trough, and turned around to greet him.

“Customer, are you stopping for a meal or staying at the inn?” He took the reins proficiently as he inquired.

The man removed his bamboo hat to reveal a rather handsome youthful face. It was Shen Luo.

“I’ll stay at the inn,” Shen Luo replied with a smile.

The attendant skillfully tied the black horse next to the trough, and led the way to the black wooden building.

There were several steps leading to the front of the building, with thick cotton curtains hanging on the door. The attendant held open the curtain, making a gesture for Shen Luo to enter first.

Shen Luo crossed the threshold and went in, his nose wrinkled slightly at the strong smell of alcohol that greeted him.

His gaze swept across the room, noticing that the place was not very big. Close to the entrance on the right, there was a counter about half a person high. Behind it, a shelf stacked with sealed clay wine bottles.

There were seven or eight dark-colored tables in the room, all showing signs of wear, clearly they have been used for many years.

On the wall directly across from the main door, there were three windows, each with a wooden table placed beside it. There was a young man in a blue brocade robe sitting at the table in the middle, holding a cup of wine in one hand while looking out of the window.

Shen Luo glanced casually, before making his way to the counter. He spoke a few words to the short, plump innkeeper behind it, and booked a room on the second floor.

“Sir, would you like to rest now, or have something to eat first? We don’t have any specialty foods at this mountain inn, but we do have some good game. The taste of our homemade green plum wine is also quite good,” asked the fat innkeeper with a smile.

“Since the innkeeper is so highly recommending it, I must try it,” Shen Luo replied with a smile.

“Alright, I guarantee you’ll be satisfied,” the innkeeper said, beaming at his words.

Shen Luo ordered a few dishes and a pot of green plum wine before taking a seat at the other table by the window, looking out just like the man in the brocade robe.

With this view, his eyes couldn’t help but light up, as he found it hard to look away.

Right next to the window was a hundred-feet cliff. The cliff walls extended from both sides of the inn in a wide arc, meeting in the distance to form a giant circle a thousand feet away.

The inn was literally built next to a gigantic Heavenly Pit a thousand feet in diameter.

Inside the Heavenly Pit, dense and lush vegetation was visible through the misty haze, with picturesque scenery.

“The view here is quite nice, isn’t it?” A gentle voice suddenly sounded.

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Shen Luo turned his gaze and found that the young man at the neighboring table was speaking to him. Just as he was about to respond, he found himself at a loss for words.

The man had long aqua blue hair, tied back with a white jade crown. Although his handsome young face lacked the characteristic horns on his forehead, Shen Luo immediately recognized him as the Ninth Prince of the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, Ao Hong!

“Why him? Why is he here? Could he also be after the Jade-eyed Golden Toad?” Questions began to spring up in Shen Luo’s mind.

According to the travel memoirs, the Jade-eyed Golden Toad resided in the Heavenly Pit of Dalishi Mountain in Pingqiu County, Yu State.

“Ahem…” Seeing Shen Luo somewhat stunned, Ao Hong appeared slightly embarrassed and coughed lightly.

Coming back to his senses, Shen Luo apologized, “I apologize, I was taken aback for a moment.”

“It was abrupt of me to start a conversation, my apologies.” Ao Hong returned the gesture, his smile warm and friendly.

At this moment, the attendant brought the pot of green plum wine that Shen Luo had ordered.

“As we are both solitary travelers, would you mind if I join you for a drink?” Shen Luo suggested, taking the initiative to walk over to Ao Hong’s table with the pot of wine in hand.

“Your Excellency is too kind, delighted to oblige. I am Ao Hong from the Eastern Sea, may I know how you’re addressed?” Ao Hong asked, slightly surprised, before replying with a smile.

“I am Shen Luo, from Dengzhou.” Seeing that he had introduced himself with his real name, Shen Luo answered accordingly.

At this moment, he also understood that the reason Ao Hong recognized him a thousand years later, was probably due to this accidental meeting.

“Dengzhou… that’s quite a distance from Yu State. What brings Brother Shen here?” Ao Hong asked after a moment’s thought.