The Lord of Void and Real

Chapter 208: Chapter 206: Moving the Village

Let’s put aside the matter of the Celestial Wolf swallowing the mountain for a moment, the stories circulating among the villagers are mostly exaggerated.

However, from Uncle Tian’s words just now, monsters did indeed attack the village. Considering Tianluo Village, a place with a sparse population and no means of defense, has managed to survive till today, apart from having an Immortal Master intervening from time to time, the strength of these monsters should not be too strong.

With this in mind, he didn’t immediately return to Longevity Village but prowled nearby other villages, intending to gather more information.

By the time Shen Luo returned to the front of the white mist wall, it was completely dark.

After half a day of investigation, he discovered that the situation here was roughly the same as what Uncle Tian reported. With the threat of demons always lurking, the lives of ordinary folk were indeed difficult, and all this started hundreds of years ago.

From the villagers’ descriptions, the monsters that appeared nearby were mostly at the Qi Refining Stage.

Thinking this, Shen Luo muttered spells and applied the Yimu Xuandun technique. With a shimmer, he disappeared and darted into the deeper regions enveloped by the mist.

A moment later, a green light flashed in the grove outside Longevity Village, and the figure of Shen Luo emerged from thin air. He darted towards the village and soon arrived on the outskirts.

The damaged fence outside the village had started being rebuilt, though it wasn’t completely fixed. The number of robust men guarding the village had doubled, and they were very cautious, noting any movement from outside immediately.

“Who goes there?” Following a stern shout, the sounds of bowstrings being pulled echoed inside the fence, and a shower of arrows aimed at Shen Luo.

“Hold your fire; it’s Master Shen. Open the gate!” Qing Niu recognised Shen Luo and shouted urgently.

Upon hearing this, everyone relaxed. However, the large gates at the entrance haven’t been repaired yet. A few strong men had to work together to barely push it open.

“Bring Granny Ma to my residence quickly. There’s something important to discuss with her,” Shen Luo, upon entering the village, told Qing Niu.

Qing Niu, feeling a chill, was about to respond, but Shen Luo’s figure had already disappeared.

Not daring to delay, he hurriedly rushed to Granny Ma’s residence.

Shen Luo quickly returned to his own residence, only to find a figure meditating under the big mulberry tree in the yard. It was Ying Luo, and the frail girl was standing off to the side, vigilantly keeping watch.

Hovering above Ying Luo’s head was the Green Edge Sword, slowly rotating in the air as if she was practicing a unique skill.

Heavenly and Earthly spiritual energy from all around began converging toward Ying Luo. An aqua-colored glow emerged from her body, making her emit a formidable aura like a sword’s edge. She seemed to have turned into a shiny, green treasure sword.

Witnessing this, Shen Luo was slightly taken aback.

Just then, the Green Edge Sword suddenly emitted a clear hum and pointed towards Shen Luo, stopping its absorption of the spiritual energy.

Immediately after that, Ying Luo, who had been meditating with her eyes closed, startled and opened her eyes.

“Big Brother Shen, you’re back,” she said, hastily standing up upon seeing him.

“It seems you’ve recovered quite well,” Shen Luo said with a smile.

“It’s all thanks to your healing, Brother Shen. Had it not been for you, even if I hadn’t died this time, my cultivation would have completely disintegrated. I cannot express my gratitude enough. If there’s anything you need in the future, please feel free to ask,” said Ying Luo, as she took a formal bow.

“It was nothing worth mentioning. Your injuries haven’t healed completely yet, so don’t stand for too long. Please, sit down,” Shen Luo waved his hand and said.

“Don’t worry. I am not so weak that I can’t even stand,” Ying Luo replied with a faint smile.

While she was speaking, she made a magic spell gesture with her hand. The Green Edge Sword above her head released a clear hum and transformed into a green light that burst into her body before disappearing.

Upon seeing this, Shen Luo was a bit fascinated. He never thought that magical instruments could actually be stored within a human body. It was a curious thing.

“Big Brother Shen, this Green Edge Sword is a treasure passed down by the elders of the village. There’s a rule in the village that except for the village’s Immortal Master, no other person should know of its existence, which is why I didn’t tell you before, and I hope you don’t mind,” Ying Luo noticed Shen Luo’s focused gaze and explained.

“That’s the rule of the village, so there’s no need to explain it to me. You should sit down and rest for now. There’s something I need to discuss with you and Granny Ma.” Shen Luo said while he sat cross-legged, using his skills to recover his mana.

Seeing the seriousness in Shen Luo’s words, Ying Luo was a bit startled. Nevertheless, she sat down as instructed.

A moment later, footsteps could be heard approaching from outside.

“Daoist Shen, just tell me what you need, and I’ll do it,” said Granny Ma, walking into the small courtyard with Qing Niu.

“Granny Ma, Daoist Ying, when I was on Mount Fangcun, I found some classics in the Oblique Moon and Three Stars Cave. From them, I learned a god’s power of ‘Immortal Escape’.” Shen Luo stood up, glanced at Granny Ma and Ying Luo, and said.

“Immortal Escape? I heard the village elders mention it – it’s a complex and profound escaping technique,” Granny Ma was mildly surprised and nodded.

“Indeed, this technique is intricate. I successfully used it to break through the White Mist Wall outside the village after some struggles,” Shen Luo slowly added.

Upon hearing this, the four people in the courtyard were stunned.

Qing Niu’s eyes went wide in surprise, his mouth agape.

Both Ying Luo and the frail young girl looked astounded, the young girl even covered her slightly opened mouth with her hand in disbelief.

Among the group, Granny Ma remained the most composed, but her cloudy eyes still flashed with shock, her expression changing several times.

“Daoist Shen, is… is what you said true?” After a while, Granny Ma was the first to recover and immediately asked.

“This is a matter of great importance; I wouldn’t dare to deceive you. I explored outside and found the presence of demons and difficult living conditions for the people, but it’s better than the situation in the village. I called you here to discuss a possible plan to move there.” Shen Luo spoke calmly.

Ying Luo and the two young men were in both shock and joy upon hearing Shen Luo’s words.

Granny Ma was speechless while her body trembled uncontrollably.

“Granny Ma!” The three others rushed over to support Granny Ma.

“Heavens be praised! Our village has waited for hundreds of years, and finally, finally, the day we see sunlight has come…” Granny Ma exclaimed excitedly, her eyes welling up with tears.

The other three were also overwhelmed with emotion.

“Daoist Shen, all of us in Longevity Village will forever remember your kindness. We’re really thankful,” Granny Ma took two steps forward and knelt in front of Shen Luo.

“Thank you, Big Brother Shen (Master Shen)!” The other three followed suit, bowing to show their gratitude.

“I am also part of the village. I should indeed do these things, and I certainly should not accept such a grand gesture. Everybody, please get up,” Shen Luo quickly stepped forward to help Granny Ma while motioning with his other hand.

An invisible energy emerged from nowhere and lifted Ying Luo and the two young men.

“There’s no time to waste. Please inform the others as soon as possible and pack your belongings —don’t carry too much. I’ll go to the White Mist Wall to prepare,” Shen Luo left them with these words and disappeared from the courtyard in a blur.