Chapter 416: Chapter 416

"Yes! Wait a moment, I'll go get them for you now," Xiaoyao nodded. He knew what books Xuanwu Lingxiao wanted—those that could help her comprehend the Supreme Sword Arts, like the one she'd read before.

The current Xuanwu Lingxiao seemed to understand somewhat that Xiaoyao knew books well and understood what books could help her gain the insights she needed. Although she still had to comprehend things herself, it was like having a guide, allowing her to avoid many detours.

Regarding this, she only thought Xiaoyao understood matters related to books and happened to have studied the Supreme Sword Arts, so he could give her such help. She wouldn't think Xiaoyao was proficient in all martial techniques and could guide anyone.

Fortunately, she thought this way, or Xiaoyao would be in trouble—he'd definitely be sought out by many people and might not even be able to leave the Xuanwu family.

However, even if someone thought of this or discovered clues, they wouldn't think such a thing was possible because Xiaoyao was just a little servant. Even if he was at King Level, this was something even God Level masters couldn't do.

Perhaps those God Level masters could guide others, but they could only guide in fields they understood themselves—they couldn't understand everything like Xiaoyao.

From a certain perspective, Xiaoyao surpassed those God Level figures. But this was normal—everyone had their strengths and weaknesses.

Xiaoyao's weaknesses were also obvious. His internal power level was very weak. Although he could be considered a genius among his peers, he was still far behind. Even among his peers, there were many much stronger than him. Fortunately, he had some of the strongest in his age group—Guxing and the others.

Not just among peers—even among those ten years older, Guxing and the others were the strongest. If they weren't currently, they would be soon!

As long as he could cultivate their martial power, it could compensate for Xiaoyao's deficiencies to a certain degree, and Xiaoyao would maximize this effect!

Soon, Xiaoyao brought over all those books and handed them to Xuanwu Lingxiao, then began looking at the catalog!

Xuanwu Lingxiao didn't leave either. Originally she should have left, but she thought Xiaoyao would need her help delivering his list to Zhuque Leiting, so she stayed to read on the side, ignoring the calling from nearby.

"Lingxiao, what books are you reading here? If you want to read, go back and read," Shang Lingjian said, still carrying some injuries and coughing a few times, seemingly somewhat deliberately.

"..." Xuanwu Lingxiao frowned and didn't respond, continuing to read her book.

"Lingxiao..." Shang Lingjian didn't give up and kept talking.

"Base young master, this is a library—a sacred place where noise is forbidden. If you continue , I'll have to ask you to leave," Xiaoyao frowned. He was currently working and found this voice very annoying.

"Dog slave, what did you say? This is our Xuanwu family's place. You're just a dog slave, yet you dare say you'll throw me out—what a joke!!" Shang Lingjian sneered coldly. He was already unhappy, so of course he'd be angry when Xiaoyao said this.

"It seems I need to explain the rules here to you again. This place forbids anyone from making noise and doesn't allow anyone to disturb others reading. This rule was established by the ancestors of the Xuanwu clan. Even the current family head must abide by it. Do you think you can ignore it?" Xiaoyao looked at Shang Lingjian very calmly, then continued selecting books from the catalog, marking the ones he needed.

"Don't try to pressure me with rules—I'm not afraid! So what if I speak loudly!!" Shang Lingjian roared.

"Oh, really? You think you don't need to follow rules anymore?" a voice came over.

"So what if I do!! Do you dog slaves dare control me?" Shang Lingjian continued, looking completely arrogant.

"They indeed don't dare control you, but I can!!" that voice said coldly.

"You are... ah, Third Great Uncle, what are you doing here?" Shang Lingjian was about to continue showing his strength, but after seeing the owner of that voice, he immediately wilted.

"Why can't I be here? Do you think no one else would be here, that you're the only one, so you can speak loudly here and disturb others! Even though someone already reminded you, you still dare not follow ancestral rules. But then again, you're not surnamed Xuanwu, so naturally you don't need to listen to the Xuanwu family ancestors!!" Third Great Uncle said coldly. Obviously, he looked down on Shang Lingjian.

This might be because Third Great Uncle had been slapped in the face by Shang Lingjian before, or perhaps because he disliked anyone disturbing others while they were reading. He was also someone who liked reading.

"No, that's not what I meant..." Shang Lingjian panicked. What he feared most was being told he wasn't part of the Xuanwu clan. If it were someone else, he would definitely lose his temper, but now facing the Xuanwu family's Third Great Uncle, he could only panic.

This was a very serious matter. If Third Great Uncle made an issue of this, he might kick Shang Lingjian out of the Xuanwu family. This wasn't unprecedented—people with different surnames didn't have it easy in the Xuanwu family!

Third Great Uncle was one of the few survivors of that generation and had the second-highest seniority in the Xuanwu family. With power close to God Level, his authority wasn't weaker than the family head's. With Shang Lingjian being in the wrong, if he made an issue of it, Shang Lingjian would be thrown out.

"You go back and reflect now. In the future, if you really come to read books, then come here. Otherwise, you're not allowed to step foot in this library again," Third Great Uncle looked at Shang Lingjian and said coldly.

Third Great Uncle didn't have a deep impression of Shang Lingjian, so naturally he wouldn't be polite to him. At the same time, he wasn't someone who made mountains out of molehills. Although he disliked this, it hadn't reached the point of deliberate punishment.

"I... I understand!" At this point, Shang Lingjian had no way to say anything more. Saying more would only make things worse. For now, he just had to endure it—it wasn't really anything.

When leaving, Shang Lingjian looked at Xiaoyao with venomous eyes. His resentment had grown stronger again!!

Xiaoyao couldn't care less about Shang Lingjian's look. He just felt Third Great Uncle's decision was too wise—from now on, this Shang Lingjian couldn't come to the library to bother people. Even if he came, he could only read books.

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"Finally quiet!" Xiaoyao continued looking at the catalog.

Actually, I want to say that even more. In the future, I'll come to the library to read books. Even if I can't shake off that annoying person, at least I can make him shut up! Xuanwu Lingxiao thought to herself.

"Alright, Miss Lingxiao, please give this to Miss Leiting. Have her send over the ones I've marked according to this. Just put them at your place—I'll come get them. Oh, and have her send a hundred books at once to avoid daily deliveries," Xiaoyao handed the catalog to Xuanwu Lingxiao and instructed.

"A hundred books? How long are you planning to read?" Xuanwu Lingxiao asked with some curiosity. At her reading speed, being able to finish one book a day was already good, unless she was just skimming without intending to study deeply.

"Not long. If fast, three days. If slow, seven days!" Xiaoyao replied.

"..." Xuanwu Lingxiao fell silent. "Are you flipping through books or reading them?"

"Of course I'm reading them. My speed is a bit faster than most people's—this is what I've practiced over all these years," Xiaoyao replied with a smile.

"This is also called 'a bit faster'..." Xuanwu Lingxiao was somewhat speechless. "Then what should mine be called—turtle speed?"

"Well, I still have things to do. Miss Lingxiao, I won't see you off! When you finish reading and need more books, just let me know," Xiaoyao didn't want to get entangled in this question and directly found an excuse to leave.

"This little schemer..." Xuanwu Lingxiao watched Xiaoyao run away and shook her head helplessly, then left the library. She arranged for someone to deliver the message to Zhuque Leiting and went to read and comprehend.

This time, she felt she'd found some clues about the new sword technique. She believed it wouldn't be long before she could comprehend it!

At night, Xiaoyao once again climbed over the wall!

"You footstool, do you know I waited for you a long time? Knowing I was bored today, you still made me wait so long. Are you looking for death!!" Her Majesty the Queen saw Xiaoyao appear and immediately launched into a tirade.

"I had many things to do today, and I made something for you. Tonight you talk—I won't say anything," Xiaoyao said.

Talking by herself wasn't unprecedented—Wang Yanyu allowed this. She just needed someone to accompany her while talking. This talking didn't require both parties to speak; she could talk alone.

Wang Yanyu was just curious—what was Xiaoyao making for her?

"What thing?" Just as Wang Yanyu asked this question, Xiaoyao threw over a square package wrapped in lotus leaves, which she caught smoothly.

"Fish meat. I need to read books now—time is a bit short!" Xiaoyao said.

"Fish meat? Why did you think to bring me food today? You've never brought me any before. Did you make this yourself? Let me taste it," Wang Yanyu said while unwrapping the lotus leaves. Immediately, a clear fragrance wafted up.

"So fragrant!" Wang Yanyu couldn't help but praise. "Although I've eaten many delicacies from around the world, I've never smelled such a clear fragrance. Where did you get this?"

"Just eat it—don't ask so many questions!" Xiaoyao's words nearly choked Wang Yanyu.

"Hmph!" Wang Yanyu was very displeased, but still ate the Monster Salamander meat. For the sake of this delicious food, I'll temporarily not settle accounts with you. After I finish eating, I'll settle this score with you.