"Greetings, Senior Zhen Yuanzi. There is indeed something I would like to ask Senior Zhen Yuan to help me with. As you are a man of great attainment, I would not dare make a request without offering anything in return. Senior Guiding Daoist, may I use the favor you promised me earlier for this?" Shen Luo first bowed to Zhen Yuanzi, then addressed the Guiding Daoist.
The Guiding Daoist's expression stiffened at these words, and he gave a few awkward, dry coughs.
"A favor? What is this about?" Zhen Yuanzi looked at the Guiding Daoist.
"It is nothing. I misunderstood Fellow Daoist Shen earlier over certain matters, so I promised to grant him a request as compensation," the Guiding Daoist hurriedly explained, inwardly displeased that Shen Luo had brought this up in front of Zhen Yuanzi.
"I see. Since you already have an agreement, young friend Shen, feel free to tell me what you need. If it is within my power, I will do my best to accommodate you," Zhen Yuanzi said, glancing at the Guiding Daoist.
"Might we discuss this somewhere else?" Shen Luo asked quietly, casting a glance at the attendants around them.
"Come with me, young friend." Zhen Yuanzi's eyes flickered slightly, and he turned and walked out.
After winding their way through Wuzhuang Temple, the two soon arrived at a quiet side hall nearby.
"It is peaceful here. Whatever you need, young friend Shen, speak freely." Zhen Yuanzi invited Shen Luo to sit and spoke kindly.
Shen Luo acknowledged him, took out the Jade Pillow and the jade tablet, and placed them on the table beside him.
Naturally, he had long since removed the blue jade case from inside the Jade Pillow and left it in the Exquisite Ring.
"These are..." Zhen Yuanzi looked at the