nownovels Chapter 134 Shen Jizhou: "!!!!"
Chapter 134 Shen Jizhou: "!!!!"
Want to see?
You can't just stand here at the gate and look!
They won't even let us in the door, what's going on?
Lu Yuan's lips curled into a smile as he stepped forward, holding the sword box, and made as if to open it.
His movements were slow, even deliberately slow.
"Cheer".
A slight clicking sound of a mechanism.
The sword case was only slightly ajar.
Even through that tiny crack, Shen Jizhou's pupils suddenly contracted, his gaze fixed intently on the gap.
It was as if there was not a sword inside, but a black hole that could devour his entire mind.
Just as Shen Jizhou leaned forward, almost losing his composure...
Snapped!
A crisp closing sound.
Lu Yuan closed the sword case again.
Perfectly fitted.
Shen Jizhou froze on the spot: "???"
Lu Yuan raised his head, a harmless smile on his face, and grinned at Shen Jizhou.
"Master Uncle~"
"It's windy and freezing outside, how about... we go inside and take a look?"
Shen Jizhou's face twitched slightly.
To be honest, he was a hundred times unwilling to let Lu Yuan step into this courtyard.
This kid brought such a valuable treasure to our door, claiming it was to express his gratitude, but who knows what he's really up to!
If we let him in today, does that mean he should be allowed into the main hall tomorrow?
How is this any different from selling one's own daughter?
Shen Jizhou's Adam's apple bobbed as he forcefully suppressed the agonizing curiosity in his heart and remained silent.
Lu Yuan, however, seemed oblivious to his struggle and continued earnestly:
"Senior Uncle, I really didn't mean anything by it."
"The main problem is that the box is too heavy. As a young and unsteady person, I'm afraid I'll drop it while carrying it."
"If it were displayed at the entrance, you wouldn't be able to see it clearly, would you?"
"I'll take it inside and put it on the table. Take a good look!"
Shen Jizhou: ..."
Shen Jizhou's eye twitched again.
fart!
He could tell at a glance that Lu Yuan's blood and qi were abundant, and his lower body was as stable as a rock. He could lift a small mountain without it even moving, let alone a sword case. The Celestial Master's hands were trembling?
You're kidding me!
but……
Shen Jizhou's gaze still involuntarily fell on the sword box.
He was torn between his inner thoughts and his own.
That's it!
So what if we let him in?!
As the abbot of Wuqing Temple and the leader of the Taoist sect outside the Great Wall, why would I be afraid of a mere child?
It was just a glance at the magic sword!
How could someone possibly watch their own daughter die?
What a ridiculous joke!
Why be afraid of him!
What's the panic!
The next second, Shen Jizhou regained his superior demeanor, letting out a soft hum from his nose in a detached tone.
"Come in."
After saying that, he turned around abruptly and strode into the courtyard.
His steps were extremely fast, yet he insisted on maintaining the composure of a noble family, his back ramrod straight like a javelin.
Lu Yuan grinned; his goal had been achieved.
He carried the sword case, slowly stepped over the high threshold, and followed behind Shen Jizhou.
After passing through the courtyard and around a carved moon gate, the two entered an elegant and quiet room.
The quiet room was not large, but its furnishings were extremely exquisite.
A rosewood desk lay quietly, with writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, and several yellowed Taoist books.
In the bronze incense burner with taotie patterns in the corner, silver frost charcoal is burning silently, gradually permeating the air with warmth.
A painting titled "Pine and Crane for Longevity" hangs on the wall, its brushstrokes vigorous and powerful, signed by a renowned calligrapher and painter from a previous dynasty who has long since passed away.
Shen Jizhou sat down in the armchair behind his desk, picked up the teacup beside him, and took a small sip.
Only then did he lift his eyelids and look at Lu Yuan, who was still standing at the door.
His gaze had returned to its previous indifference and aloofness, as if the momentary loss of composure at the threshold had never happened.
"Open it."
His voice was flat, devoid of emotion.
Lu Yuan responded, carried the sword box to the desk, and gently placed the box on the desk.
He deliberately slowed down the movement of unfastening the brass clasp, as if every joint was rusting.
Shen Jizhou's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
"What are you dawdling about?"
Lu Yuan raised his head, looking completely innocent:
"Uncle-Master, please don't worry. This sword case is quite old, and the clasp is tight. I'm afraid I might damage it if I handle it too roughly."
Shen Jizhou: ..."
That little bastard did it on purpose!
He's just putting on airs here!
He took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the anger that had been stirred up in his heart.
I won't stoop to his level!
After you finish reading it, immediately, right now, make him take the sword and get out of here!
Seeing that the time was almost right, Lu Yuan stopped dawdling and applied a little more force to his hands.
With a crisp "click," the copper clasp opened.
The lid of the box was slowly lifted.
There was no dazzling light, no crisscrossing sword energy, and not even a trace of sharp edge was revealed.
But Shen Jizhou's gaze was as if it were being held firmly by an invisible hand, fixed on the dark and ancient jujube wood hilt of the sword in the box. It was a magic sword with an ancient and simple design.
The sword's blade did not gleam with the cold light of ordinary iron; instead, it concealed all its divine brilliance within.
The entire piece is a deep chestnut brown, and upon closer inspection, one can see extremely faint gold threads flowing slowly through the wood grain, as if alive. Inlaid in the hilt is a bronze mirror the size of a fingernail; its surface is oxidized and covered with a layer of gray, yet it still vaguely reflects a person's image. Just one glance.
Just this one glance!
Shen Jizhou's breath hitched, and his eyes widened instantly.
nice one!
This is really good stuff!
The finest among top-tier magical artifacts!
Even in the treasure vault of his Wuqing Temple, there are no more than three swords that can rival this one!
hiss! ! !
To be honest, Shen Jizhou originally wanted to keep a straight face.
After all, Lu Yuan had been holding back his true intentions ever since he walked in, and Lu Yuan's little schemes were perfectly clear to him.
But now, he finds himself unable to hold back.
It's not entirely because it's a top-tier magical artifact.
As the abbot of the first Taoist temple outside the Great Wall, what kind of world hasn't Shen Jizhou seen?
You could even say that he himself is "worldly"!
He had seen many treasures: the Wuqing Temple's treasury, the offerings at the Luotian Grand Ritual, and the collections of fellow practitioners.
It's not like I'd lose my composure over a top-tier magic weapon, especially in front of this treacherous young man.
but……
Lu Yuan's sword is different!
It's so special!
This sword is named "Mysterious Origin Evil-Slaying Decree"!
Although it takes the form of a magic sword, it is actually a "divine command"!
With the sword as the command, I can command ghosts and gods, slay evil and uphold righteousness!
Such things are extremely rare; even after exhausting all Taoist scriptures, they are only occasionally mentioned in scattered records.
Even for Shen Jizhou, this was the first time in his life he had ever seen the real thing!
For a moment, Shen Jizhou didn't even bother to look at Lu Yuan's expression; he practically threw himself onto the desk.
He bent over, squinted, his face almost touching the sword case, examining it carefully, as if he wanted to embed his eyeballs into it.
Lu Yuan stood to the side with his hands behind his back, watching quietly.
He was not at all surprised by Shen Jizhou's behavior at this moment.
Don't be fooled by Shen Jizhou's worn-out Taoist robe, with its cuffs faded from washing, into thinking he's a detached and indifferent sage.
No, no!
What you wear and what you like are two different things.
This is like some wealthy old men who wear inexpensive cloth shoes and t-shirts, yet their homes are filled with priceless antiques and paintings. For them, clothing is merely for covering their bodies, while those treasures are their spiritual sustenance and their most cherished possessions.
Shen Jizhou is that kind of person.
No matter how simply he dressed, no one dared to underestimate him in the slightest.
But this did not stop him from being obsessed with top-tier magical artifacts.
This doesn't mean that Shen Jizhou is greedy for money or anything like that; his love for magical artifacts is just like someone's love for antiques.
It's not just because antiques are priceless, but also because of the stories behind them, who they passed through, and what their lineage is. Furthermore, these top-tier ritual implements passed down from ancient times are different from ordinary antiques.
Those antiques are mostly for looking at, playing with, and appreciating.
But top-tier magical artifacts are not only powerful, but their most remarkable feature is that they are actually usable!
As for how Lu Yuan knew that Shen Jizhou liked top-tier magical artifacts...
Ok……
Just guessing!
There's a saying that goes, "What the superiors do, the inferiors will follow."
The kind of person a master is, the more likely the disciples will bear the shadow of their master.
Lu Yuan had dealt with the disciples of Wuqing Temple several times, especially the group of people that Shen Shulan used to be with.
Lu Yuan remembered it vividly; back in the Zhao family, no…
To be precise, it's my own backyard.
That day, Lu Yuan was going to find the Wang family outside Fengtian City, and Shen Shulan and her group guarded the backyard.
At that time, that group of people took out a magical artifact and wanted to show it off to Lu Yuan.
Tell me where this magical artifact came from and how powerful it is.
Therefore, based on this one instance alone, Lu Yuan could tell that the group of people valued magical artifacts very much.
You can say that their Taoist skills are not proficient and their cultivation is insufficient, and at most they will argue with you for a few words.
After all, they really didn't have much confidence to refute Lu Yuan, a nineteen-year-old orthodox Celestial Master.
But if you say they don't understand magic tools, or that their magic tools are junk, those people will definitely get angry with you.
If one person does this, it may be accidental; but if a group of people do it, it must be due to the prevailing atmosphere of the entire sect.
The source, naturally, lies with these masters and grandmasters of Wuqing Temple.
As the abbot of Wuqing Temple, Shen Jizhou must be the source of this trend and the biggest "magical artifact enthusiast"!
This is a tremendous good thing for Lu Yuan.
Shen Jizhou had tried to kick him out, and Lu Yuan was truly at a loss.
After all, Lu Yuan's two most striking features are his fast cultivation speed and his extensive knowledge.
Neither of these two points mattered against Shen Jizhou.
Shen Jizhou was the abbot of the number one Taoist temple outside the Great Wall.
No matter how many skills Lu Yuan knows, can he possibly know more than Shen Jizhou?
As for his fast cultivation speed, his daughter Shen Shulan, although not as amazing as Lu Yuan, is also a 26-year-old Celestial Master.
Lu Yuan was completely helpless when dealing with Shen Jizhou.
Unexpectedly...
Hey!
Shen Jizhou was so obsessed with the top-tier magical artifacts.
At this moment, Shen Jizhou was completely engrossed in watching.
His eyes, which were usually as still as a deep well, were now shining with an astonishing light.
He stared intently at the ancient sword in the box, forgetting to breathe.
The hand that was holding the sandalwood prayer beads stopped moving at some point.
My fingertips trembled slightly.
It took him a long time to find his voice again.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and he uttered two words with a dry throat.
"A fine sword..."
Shen Jizhou's words, filled with astonishment, had barely faded when...
Lu Yuan grabbed the Xuan Yuan Demon-Slaying Decree, casually handed it over, and grinned:
"Senior Uncle, please take it and take a look."
"Give it a try, give it a wave."
"What can you understand by putting this on the table?"
Shen Jizhou was startled and quickly reached out to catch it with both hands.
They were afraid that Lu Yuan might lose his balance and break the magic sword.
After receiving the Xuan Yuan Evil-Slaying Decree, Shen Jizhou changed completely.
He held the dark jujube wood sword in both hands, his movements gentle.
It's as if it's holding a fragile piece of ancient porcelain.
My fingertips gently caressed the wood grain.
Those eyes, usually so calm and still, were now shining with an astonishing light.
"good……"
He muttered to himself, his voice so low that only he could hear it.
"Excellent wood quality... This is genuine jujube wood struck by lightning from the Zhongnan Mountains, and it's over a thousand years old..."
He suddenly looked up at Lu Yuan.
"Did you know that lightning-struck wood of this age is now almost extinct?"
"You won't find a second one even in the storeroom of Wuqing Temple."
Lu Yuan simply smiled and nodded without saying a word.
Shen Jizhou ignored Lu Yuan and turned his gaze back to the sword.
"The sword's blade is seven-tenths concealed, three-tenths exposed; this is the orthodox 'Divine Decree' standard..."
As he spoke, he gently turned the sword so that the spine faced the sunlight streaming in through the window.
Between the dark chestnut-colored wood grain, there are hidden gold threads flowing, which shimmer with a very faint, almost imperceptible iridescence under the light.
Shen Jizhou's breath hitched for a moment.
"Five Thunder Talisman..."
He stared at a certain spot on the sword and murmured:
"Hidden within the wood grain, it blends seamlessly with the wood; it is crafted using the 'Thunder and Fire Tempering' method."
"After the talisman is completed, a secret method is used to conceal its traces."
"Those who are not proficient in this art will never be able to see the clues."
He then looked at the small bronze mirror on the hilt of the sword.
"This mirror..." He squinted.
"It's not decoration, it's a variation of the 'demon-revealing mirror'."
"Although the mirror surface is oxidized, if it encounters an evil ticket..."
"With Zhenjie's activation, this mirror can reflect the true nature of the other party, leaving them nowhere to hide."
His fingers gently traced the hilt of the sword.
A very fine engraving can be faintly seen there.
"The Seal of the Supreme Lord of the Heavenly Realm..."
His breath hitched slightly.
"Engraved on the hilt of the sword, hidden in the patterns."
"This is the method of 'unifying the seal and the sword'."
"The one who wields this sword must be familiar with the rituals related to the Heavenly Lord."
"Then the power of the seal can be enhanced, making the sword's might even greater."
Lu Yuan stood quietly to the side and listened.
Shen Jizhou has said almost everything.
Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes and smiled:
"Uncle-Master, you're mistaken."
Ok?
As soon as Lu Yuan finished speaking, Shen Jizhou froze.
He slowly raised his head, shifting his gaze from the sword to Lu Yuan's face.
Shen Jizhou was completely absorbed in the moment. He seemed to be talking to Lu Yuan, but he was actually talking to himself.
At this moment, Shen Jizhou's eyes showed displeasure at being interrupted by Lu Yuan.
There was also a hint of anger at being offended by a junior.
After all, who is Shen Jizhou?!
Who in this world understands top-tier magical artifacts better than Shen Jizhou?!
Are you kidding me?!
At this moment, Shen Jizhou raised an eyebrow and looked at Lu Yuandao:
"Oh?"
"Please point out where I went wrong."
He said he was giving advice, but Shen Jizhou's expression conveyed only one thing.
You fucking know nothing!
Lu Yuan, however, did not look at Shen Jizhou. Instead, he pointed to the small bronze mirror on the sword guard and laughed:
"This is not some kind of demon-revealing mirror."
Lu Yuan looked at Shen Jizhou, who had a strange smile on his face.
This item is called "Dragon-Locking Eye".
Shen Jizhou was taken aback.
He had never heard of this name before.
"Dragon Eye Lock?"
Lu Yuan nodded directly and said seriously:
"That's right."
Then, Lu Yuan pointed to the blade of the magic sword and explained earnestly:
"Master Uncle, please take a look. The sword's core is made of jujube wood struck by lightning a thousand years ago, and its nature is pure Yang."
"It was originally the best choice for forging divine weapons of thunder magic."
"But the master craftsman who forged this sword did the opposite."
"Within the sword embryo, the true forms of the 'Seal of the Supreme Lord of the Capital' and the 'Imperial Edict of the Northern Exorcism Institute' are embedded."
"Yin and Yang should be mutually exclusive and mutually antagonistic."
"A single misstep could result in the destruction of the sword and death."
"And this 'Dragon-Locking Eye' is the key to harmonizing yin and yang and suppressing evil energy."
"It is not made of ordinary copper."
"Instead, it's made from the scales of deep-sea dragons... uh, you mean big fish from the deep sea, ground into powder."
"Supplemented with forty-nine kinds of secret medicines."
"It takes eighty-one days of refining in the toxic fire of the earth's lungs to take shape."
Its function is not to "suppress the soul," but to "lock."
"What is locked is the destructive and murderous aura within the 'Seal of the Supreme Lord of Heaven'."
Lu Yuan spoke eloquently and calmly.
The quiet room was deathly silent.
Shen Jizhou's expression was somewhat dazed.
Lu Yuan spoke so professionally that it didn't sound like flattery, which left Shen Jizhou momentarily stunned.
But deep down, Shen Jizhou didn't believe it at all.
I'll say it again, you, Lu Yuan, know absolutely nothing!
If you say your cultivation speed is fast, then Shen Jizhou doesn't follow Lu Yuanqiang.
After all, even her own daughter couldn't compare to Lu Yuan.
But as for the ability to appraise treasures...
Then Lu Yuan, you'd better move aside a bit!
When Shen Jizhou was playing with top-tier magical artifacts, let alone Lu Yuan, even Lu Yuan's own father might not have been born yet! Knowing Shen Jizhou didn't believe him, Lu Yuan immediately said:
"Senior Uncle, if you take a closer look at this small bronze mirror, you'll know!"
Shen Jizhou frowned and glanced at Lu Yuan before finally bringing the small bronze mirror to himself.
For a moment, Shen Jizhou wished he could stick his eyes to that so-called "Dragon-Locking Eye".
soon!!
He saw it!
Beneath that layer of gray, he saw a very faint, scale-like pattern!
Moreover, the feeling this "mirror" gave him was indeed different from any demon-revealing mirror he knew!
It was an extreme restraint, as if an ancient ferocious beast was sealed inside, ready to break free at the slightest disturbance!
He had previously thought it was a demon-revealing mirror, but he never imagined that its fundamental function was actually like this!
This...this completely overturned his understanding of magical artifact crafting!
"This...how is this possible..."
Shen Jizhou muttered to himself, his voice trembling slightly.
He had never even heard of these theories, let alone seen them!
Wuqing Temple has a history of over a thousand years, and its library contains a vast collection of books, yet there has never been a single word about "Locking Dragon Eyes"!
Lu Yuan chuckled inwardly as he watched Lu Yuan's flustered appearance.
You, Shen Jizhou, are a super expert immersed in top-tier magical artifacts, but I, Lu Yuan, am no ignorant brat either!
In terms of knowledge, Lu Yuan possessed a book called "Heavenly Craftsmanship," a reward for "Slaying Demons and Eliminating Evil," which recorded various top-tier magical artifacts.
What are your thoughts on the top-level ritual implements?
hum!
Shen Jizhou!
You're way off!
Lu Yuan's "Tiangong" manual records the methods and secrets of crafting almost all magical artifacts from ancient times to the present.
For Shen Jizhou, this level of knowledge was nothing short of an avalanche in his understanding.
This can be described as a dimensional reduction attack.
"so."
Lu Yuan's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, yet it was like a resounding bell, abruptly waking Shen Jizhou from his dazed shock.
"To activate this sword, one must never rely on ordinary true essence infusion."
"If you force it, the 'Dragon-Locking Eye' will shatter instantly."
"At that time, the overwhelming evil energy sealed in the 'Seal of the Supreme Heavenly Dharma Master' will completely go out of control, and the consequences will be unimaginable."
Shen Jizhou's throat bobbed, and he let out an extremely dry swallow.
Such a magical artifact exists?
So even true steaming can't be used?
that……
He slowly raised his head, his gaze sharp and fixed on Lu Yuan. His eyes held not only surprise and doubt, but also a hint of… a desire for guidance. “Then… how should this sword be activated?”
As he said this, a hint of anticipation flickered in Shen Jizhou's eyes. Could it be...?
This was exactly what Lu Yuan was waiting for.
He sighed softly, his expression becoming somewhat unfathomable.
"A specific 'Mysterious Edict' is needed as a guide, and one must unite their mind and spirit to resonate with the true form within the sword."
"Only when man, sword, and command are united can one unleash even a fraction of their divine power."
The glimmer of light in Shen Jizhou's eyes suddenly exploded!
Expectation instantly transformed into a burning passion!
"An imperial edict?!"
For the first time in front of Lu Yuan, he made no attempt to hide the intense fluctuations in his emotions.
Lu Yuan understood.
It became.
For a grandmaster like Shen Jizhou, who is deeply immersed in the art of magical artifacts, ordinary divine weapons are merely icing on the cake.
However, the meaning of this ancient ritual implement, which requires an "edict" to activate, is completely different.
Well, how should I put it...?
For example, on Earth, cars have evolved into electric vehicles, and gears have progressed from manual to automatic. So much so that before Lu Yuan's transmigration, intelligent driving systems had already appeared on Earth.
With the little blue light on, everything becomes leisurely and carefree.
The vast majority of people cannot resist this change.
The BBA (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi) of the past, once my childhood dream, now seem like nothing more than an old-fashioned relic compared to a refrigerator, a color TV, and a big sofa.
The vast majority of people chose the more advanced car.
But there is still a small group of people, or rather, a group of passionate car culture enthusiasts.
Not only do they dislike new energy vehicles, they also dislike regular gasoline cars.
They prefer the oldest classic cars, the kind with a purely mechanical style!
For example, there are many kinds of weapons on Earth, such as automatic rifles, semi-automatic rifles, and all sorts of other weapons.
But there's still a small group of people who like the old gun.
I love the rhythm of bolt-action rifles from World War II, and I love the clanging sound of the M1 Garand.
Even more extreme, some people like flintlock pistols!
And this "Mysterious Origin Evil-Slaying Decree" was exactly that for Shen Jizhou!
For the cultivators of this world, and for Shen Jizhou.
They abandoned the powerful and convenient talismans available today, instead painstakingly researching ancient forbidden techniques that had long been obsolete and involved cumbersome rituals. What they were pursuing was no longer simply power.
This Xuan Yuan Demon-Slaying Decree, which requires an imperial edict to activate, is of great significance to Shen Jizhou.
It is a kind of "Tao" of tracing back to the roots, and an unparalleled sense of accomplishment in controlling lost heritage!
This "Mysterious Origin Evil-Slaying Decree" is Shen Jizhou's "Dao"!
In particular, this is a top-tier magic weapon among top-tier magic weapons!!
It's like... what is it...?
It seems someone who loves history and literature has found that legendary jade seal...
That jade seal engraved with "By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous!"
"To be honest, Uncle-Master."
Lu Yuan showed a perfectly timed expression of regret.
"By sheer chance, I only obtained the first half of this edict."
"As for the lower half of the face..."
"To this day, the search has yielded no results, which is truly one of the greatest regrets of my life."
Shen Jizhou's breath hitched suddenly.
First half!
Even just the first half was enough to open a door he had never seen before, leading to a world of ancient secret arts!
He looked at Lu Yuan, his lips moving, the words "May I have a look?" already rolling on his tongue, almost about to be uttered.
But the words were on the tip of his tongue, but his strong sense of pride held them back.
No!
Absolutely not!
Who am I?
The abbot of Wuqing Temple is the leading figure in the Taoist community outside the Great Wall!
How could you be so humble as to beg a mere child!
But the itch in his heart felt like millions of ants were gnawing at him, making him feel restless and uneasy.
Lu Yuan took in every subtle struggle on his face, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips, before abruptly changing the subject. "However, this junior believes this might be an incredible opportunity!"
"Wuqing Temple has a thousand-year history, and its Sutra Repository contains a vast collection of rare and precious books..."
"Perhaps the clues to the second half of this imperial edict are hidden in one of those dusty ancient books!"
"So, my initial idea was to give this sword and the imperial edict together to Senior Sister Shulan."
"With Senior Sister's talent, if she can find the second half in the future, she will surely be able to restore the sword's divine brilliance!"
Lu Yuan paused deliberately at this point, observing Shen Jizhou's expression.
Then, as if suddenly realizing something, he continued:
"But then I thought about it again and felt it wasn't right."
"Senior Sister Shulan is at a crucial stage in her cultivation; focusing solely on her studies is the right path!"
"How can we let her waste her energy and neglect her cultivation for this vague and uncertain second half of the imperial edict?"
"I suppose the reason you wouldn't let me in before was out of love for your daughter, Master Uncle, and you were afraid that someone as mundane as me would disturb your senior sister's peaceful cultivation?" "Master Uncle... I was being presumptuous."
Lu Yuan's words were sincere and heartfelt, as if he were truly concerned about Shen Shulan's path to enlightenment.
Shen Jizhou's expression shifted from conflict to astonishment, and then to a hint of confusion.
What is this kid saying?
"In that case, why don't we..."
Lu Yuan looked at Shen Jizhou with a smile and slowly unleashed his final killing move.
"How about I present this sword and the first half of this imperial edict to my master?"
"Senior Uncle, you are a man of high moral character and profound learning. In your spare time, you may be able to find the lost second half of the poem by perusing ancient books in the Sutra Repository."
"In this way, it won't interfere with Senior Sister's cultivation, and it will also ensure that this wonderful thing comes to fruition."
What do you think?
After saying that, Lu Yuan didn't wait for Shen Jizhou to react.
With a "snap".
He neatly closed the sword case, picked it up with both hands, and respectfully pushed it in front of Shen Jizhou.
Shen Jizhou: "!!!!!"