Chapter 44: Chapter 40: An Encounter in the Book Collection Pavilion (The Life-and-Death Game on Tuesday, Asking for Follow-Up Reading!)
Translator: 549690339
The Grand Ceremony officially ended.
The fellow disciples began to disperse one after another. For a while, the sky was filled with unending trails of flying swords and immortal cranes.
“Brother Han, aren’t you coming back to Pure Yang Peak with me?”
Wang Da Niu watched Han Ye leaving and couldn’t help but ask.
Han Ye shook his head, “No, I’ve already broken through to the Qi Cultivation Realm. I can now practice some simple spells. I need to go to the Book Collection Pavilion on Sea of Books Peak to find a suitable spell to practice.” “You’ve already broken through to the Qi Cultivation Cup Realm so quickly?” Surprise showed in Liu Lingqi’s eyes, her cool voice filled with astonishment. She had only been at Ziwei Peak for a few days, and had just familiarized herself with everything around her before she officially started her cultivation.
Han Ye had successfully attained Qi Cultivation during the seven-day assessment period; his progress had already surpassed hers.
Thinking of this made her eyebrows furrow slightly, stirring up a sense of unrest in her heart.
“It’s just Qi Cultivation. With Miss’s talent, you’ll catch up in no time,” Han Ye said with a humble smile, trying to console her.
Looking at Han Ye’s radiant smile, Liu Lingqi began to feel a mix of emotions. His talents might not be astounding, but they were certainly not weak. From the time he climbed Mt. Wendao and being able to cultivate on the Pure Yang Peak, it was apparent he was far from mediocre.
He was no longer her stableman, free to leave Liu Manor with a peaceful mind.
After all, she had seen many people who had turned their backs the moment they received prestige.
However, he remained as modest as he had been in the manor, maintaining his humble demeanor towards everyone.
“Fine. In this case, I will not keep you company and will hurry back to my cultivation.”
Liu Lingqi, evidently feeling the pressure, decisively said goodbye. She then summoned an immortal crane using her jade token and went away straightaway.
This left only Han Ye and Wang Da Niu alone.
“Brother Han, I’m a little scared to go back alone…”
“Don’t worry Da Niu, remember to cover your eyes. The immortal crane will guide you back. Moreover, as a cultivator, how can you be afraid of heights?” “Alright… alright.”
Han Ye watched Wang Da Niu hesitatingly mount the immortal crane, clutching its neck feathers tightly, and couldn’t help but chuckle to himself.
Sea of Books Peak.
Han Ye slowly descended on an immortal crane at the foot of a mountain.
He looked up and finally understood why this place was called the Sea of Books Peak. These elongated flat peaks overlapped each other, looking very much like pages of a book turned upside down.
In front of him stood a majestic pagoda with upturned eaves and glazed tiles – extremely sacred.
The Book Collection Pavilion contained a vast amount of cultivation techniques and Divine Powers recorded by the Dragon Sparrow Sect over thousands of years, even including forbidden Immortal Techniques.
“A new disciple?” At the entrance, an Inner Sect elder brother in a blue robe, holding Han Ye’s identity jade plate, gave him a glance.
“Yes, elder brother.”
Han Ye nodded. These positions that guarded important sectors of the Sect were considered assessment points and also had rewards. They were good jobs, not something everyone could get.
“Go in then. Remember, don’t be noisy, and don’t steal cultivation techniques or destroy the jade slips,” advised the Inner Sect brother before allowing him in.
“Understood.”
Upon entering the Book Collection Pavilion, Han Ye found it was already packed, yet incredibly quiet.
The vast Book Collection Pavilion was completely silent. Disciples in various types of clothing sat in chairs holding books or jade slips, studying cultivation techniques and Divine Powers.
He glanced around the first floor. It was brimming with all sorts of things, even including some antique paper books and papyrus books, all of which were dust-free, apparently having been subjected to a dust removal spell.
The first floor mainly contained a mix of martial arts and cultivation techniques of the mortal world, with a wide variety.
Consequently, Han Ye advanced to the second floor.
The second floor showed a variety of spells.
Such as common ones like Mind Stabilizing Technique, Fireball Technique, Hiding Body Technique, Sound Transmission Technique…
As Han Ye’s gaze drifted between the books, it was suddenly drawn to a familiar figure in the corner.
A veiled lady in blue, in front of her a large pile of jade scrolls. She was engrossed, her thick eyelashes fluttering from time to time, her eyes as spirited as flowing water. Occasionally, glimmering as she read intently, her overall demeanor serene, giving off an ethereal presence.
Han Ye was momentarily taken aback.
Was this Chu Xianyu?
Even though she wasn’t in her usual white dress and motley hat today, her white veil was still very distinct. He recognized her at a glance.
At the same time, Chu Xianyu felt a piercing gaze on her. She glanced over to where it was coming from.
The moment her gaze met Han Ye’s, her eyelashes fluttered. She, too, did not expect to see him here.
But she quickly moved her gaze away, focusing again on the book in her hands. She lifted her book, momentarily using it to hide her face.
Viewing this, Han Ye raised an eyebrow, chuckling quietly.
Seems like he spotted the right person.
It was her.
At least she revealed half of her face this time, especially her eyes. Previously, they were completely covered while she wore her motley hat.
Han Ye didn’t mind; he was there to explore. If they ran into each other, so be it.
“Sound Transmission Technique, I can start with that.”
He picked up a copy of “Introduction to Spells Complete” and began to peruse it.
Not every technique was stored on jade tokens.
Only the most crucial were recorded in such a manner. The simpler ones were only to be found in books.
After about thirty minutes, Han Ye had mastered the Sound Transmission Technique.
Because it was straightforward, devoid of technicalities and barriers. As long as one had True Qi, it could be done.
However, at this point, Chu Xianyu stood up. After returning the heap of books in front of her, she took about a dozen more off the shelves.
Did she finish all of those already?
Han Ye was astonished.
This was the first time he saw someone read at such a pace!
Was she sure this was not quantum speed reading?
While he was still bewildered, a ball of blue light fell from Chu Xianyu’s head. Another attribute?
Han Ye’s eyes lit up.
Indeed, a treasure trove of a girl.
She was full of gems.
Feigning nonchalance, he strolled past Chu Xianyu, stood in front of her browsing the techniques, but his real motive was to pick up the attribute.
He was so focused on his act that he forgot to look where he was going. Twisting about, he accidentally bumped into a slender, straight leg standing in the aisle.
Realizing his mistake, he wanted to apologize.
But they were in the Book Collection Pavilion, where loud noises were prohibited.
So, he could only express his apology through his gaze. However, Chu Xianyu silently took the hit, seemingly unbothered, as if nothing had even transpired.
However, he successfully picked up the attribute lying on the ground.
‘Attribute Obtained: Book-smelling Intelligence +1’
‘Book-smelling Intelligence (Blue): Well-informed through a wide range of reading, leading to enhanced consciousness, enriched mental strength, and extremely high reading efficiency.’
The previously ‘slightly smelly ink’ attribute radiated a blue light, replaced by ‘Book-smelling Intelligence’ and was in flux.
‘Book-smelling Intelligence (49/500): Well-informed through a wide range of reading, leading to enhanced consciousness, enriched mental strength, and extremely high reading efficiency.’
