When the two returned to the underworld, Zhong Kui was waiting there. He was surprised to see them appear at the same time.
But after listening to Shen Luo and the others report what they saw and heard, his expression became more solemn.
“These evil people actually dared to attract the attention of the Dragon King of Jinghe River. They must be tired of living.” Zhong Kui snapped the folding fan in his hand and said angrily.
"Senior, this matter involves both the Yin and Yang worlds. Neither the Underworld nor the Tang Dynasty government can underestimate it." Lu Huaming said with a fist salute.
"The underworld has been in turmoil lately, making the ghosts nervous. It's time to clean it up." Zhong Kui's eyes narrowed slightly and he nodded.
Finally, he glanced at Shen Luo and the other man, his eyes full of admiration, and said:
"This time the seal crisis has been resolved, and the ghost general has been killed. The two of you have made great contributions. The rewards I mentioned earlier will all be doubled. This is an extra reward from the underworld to you."
"Thank you, senior." Shen Luo and Lu Huaming smiled at each other and clasped their fists.
After receiving the reward, the two were sent out of the underworld by Zhong Kui.
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At the gate of City God Temple, the sun was high in the sky and it was already noon the next day.
Shen Luo and Lu Huaming walked out of the temple together, both looking exhausted.
"Brother Jiacheng, when did you arrive in Chang'an? Why didn't you come to see me?" Lu Huaming stretched and asked.
"Brother Lu, to be honest, my name is not Shen Jiacheng. My real name is Shen Luo." Shen Luo said apologetically after hearing this.
Lu Huaming raised his eyebrows when he heard this and looked at Shen Luo in surprise.
Shen Luo had no choice but to explain to Lu Huaming that he had used a pseudonym that day.
"Brother Shen actually has such hobbies. It's really interesting. Haha..." Upon hearing this, Lu Huaming was not angry at all. Instead, he laughed heartily.
"Brother Lu, what's your name?" Shen Luo frowned and asked jokingly.
"My name was carefully chosen by my father. It means 'one day I will turn into a dragon' and make a stunning debut.' It is definitely not a fake name." Lu Huaming waved his hand and explained.
Shen Luo touched his chin and smiled without saying anything.
"Brother Shen, no more jokes. This trip to the underworld is of no small importance and needs to be reported to Duke Cheng. Brother Shen is involved in this matter, so I may have to trouble you to accompany me." Lu Huaming said seriously.
"Okay, I wonder if Duke Cheng is..." Shen Luo had already expected this situation and did not refuse, but just asked with some curiosity.
"Brother Shen, haven't you heard of the great name of Duke Cheng Yaojin? He followed the late emperor in conquering the world and founded the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Now the world is at peace, and the Duke is now in charge of the Tang government under the order of Your Majesty." Lu Huaming was stunned and explained.
"Cheng Yaojin, the Master of Three Axes! Of course I have heard of him. Many storytellers have told stories about him. It turns out that he is in charge of the Tang Dynasty government now." Shen Luo clapped his hands and said.
"That's right. Although Duke Cheng is in a high position and has great power, he is easy-going and humorous. He is a very good person. Brother Shen will know it when he meets him. Let's go." Lu Huaming said with a smile, and then took Shen Luo towards the direction of the imperial city.
"Are we going to the imperial city?" Shen Luo asked.
Although he is now a cultivator, as a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, he has deep-rooted concepts of "Heaven, Earth, Emperor, Parents, and Teachers" and still has some concerns about the imperial court.