Shen Luo, upon hearing Yuan Tiangang's words, was about to speak when he suddenly heard a commotion coming from outside.
Following the sound, he saw a burly old man walk in, none other than Duke Cheng Yaojin.
Surprised, he took a closer look and noticed something amiss—the Cheng Duke before him was not his physical body but a carefully crafted piece of armor.
"Good kid, you've finally returned," Cheng Yaojin said cheerfully in his usual manner.
Seeing Shen Luo staring at his body somewhat absent-mindedly, Cheng Yaojin immediately slapped his chest with a loud thud, laughing, "See this? This body was crafted by the Little Master himself, more solid and durable than my original one, haha..."
"Junior greets the Duke," Shen Luo cupped his hands in salute.
"How about it? I heard you've been in seclusion in the Eastern Sea. Have you made any breakthroughs?" Cheng Yaojin asked.
