Half a month later, in Heavenly Mechanism City.
In a majestic hall, Shen Luo and his companion received a warm welcome from Heavenly Mechanism City upon returning, travel-worn and dusty.
Besides the city lord, Little Master, Elder Mo Wang and Elder Fu were also present in the hall.
"How is Yan Wushi?" Shen Luo could not help asking when he saw no sign of Yan Wushi in the hall.
"The trip to the Black Abyss Mystery Cavern shook him deeply. Not long after his injuries healed upon his return, he went into seclusion to cultivate. So far, he has shown no sign of coming out," Little Master said.
"As long as his injuries are no longer a concern." Shen Luo nodded.
Everyone exchanged pleasantries, tacitly avoiding any mention of Elder Mei, as though no such person had ever existed.
After the pleasantries, Elder Mo Wang and the others took their leave, and Fu Donglai followed them out of the hall.
Only Shen Luo and Little Master remained inside.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, bring out the magic treasure you want repaired," Little Master said.
Without further ado, Shen Luo took out the Jade Pillow, broken into three pieces. He also produced the jade slab he had obtained from the cavern that had housed the Jade Pillow, suspending both in the air before Little Master.
The instant the Jade Pillow appeared, Little Master's pupils contracted sharply, as though he had seen something extraordinary.
Shen Luo noticed the change in his expression and asked, "City Lord, do you recognize this object?"
Little Master did not answer. Instead, he bent slightly to bring his eyes level with the Jade Pillow, raised a hand, and gently traced its undulating patterns with his fingertips, examining it intently.
He studied the jade slab for a long time as