"This matter was of great importance, and I was not completely certain, so I did not inform Fellow Daoist Shen beforehand. Please do not take offense." The white-robed elder nodded slightly to Shen Luo in apology.
"It's nothing..." Shen Luo waved a hand.
"With that, all five Heavenly Register Fragments have been gathered. Fellow Daoist Shen not only persuaded the Bull Demon King to join the alliance, but also uncovered the whereabouts of the final Heavenly Register Fragment. His contributions have been immense. I believe he should receive some tangible reward. What do Fellow Daoist Hua and Fellow Daoist Lei think?" The white-robed elder looked toward the man in silver armor and the man in yellow robes.
The two exchanged glances and both nodded.
"I appreciate the goodwill of you three, but I have not truly persuaded the Bull Demon King to join us yet. Let us discuss it once this matter has been fully settled," Shen Luo said before the two could speak.
His cultivation had been progressing smoothly for now, and he had no urgent need for anything. He did not wish to waste such a rare opportunity for nothing.
"Very well. Then the three of us shall each owe Fellow Daoist Shen a favor. You may ask us to repay it at any time," the white-robed elder said with a nod.
"Now that this matter has come to an end, it is time for me to return the treasures I borrowed earlier." Shen Luo was secretly delighted, though he showed none of it. With a turn of his hand, he took out the Yellow Brocade Handkerchief, Crimson Flame Hand Bead, and Profound Ice Mask, returning them to the white-robed elder and the man in silver armor.
The two did not stand on ceremony and accepted them.
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