Having studied for a hundred years, why do you call me the Martial Saint?

Chapter 49 I have gradually come to understand everything

Chen Wenyan's place has few books, and the books down the mountain are expensive, but this library has a large selection of books that are also inexpensive.

According to the rules, the servant disciples were not allowed to enter the library, and it was all thanks to Huang Ziyi's leniency.

What will I do now that Lao Huang is gone?

Using the ever-changing fox spirit to disguise oneself as an outer disciple?

But outer disciples have to spend contribution points to borrow books, so where would I get contribution points?

Is it really impossible to borrow books anymore?

Gu Shuxian hesitated for a moment, then braced himself and asked:

"Senior, may I borrow some miscellaneous books to read?"

The old man didn't even look up:

Go find it yourself.

Gu Shuxian was taken aback, then his heart leaped with joy.

So straightforward?

They didn't even ask who I was?

He suppressed his elation and tentatively asked again:

"How many books can I borrow?"

"casual."

The old man's eyes remained fixed on the booklet in his hands.

That's amazing!

Wuhu! Senior Brother Huang, you'd better never come back!

Well, I should say I hope that Senior Brother Huang will have a bright future, realize his ambitions, and no longer be confined to this small courtyard.

Gu Shuxian sincerely wished Huang Ziyi well in his heart, then respectfully bowed to the old man and couldn't help but rush into the library.

This isn't my first time here, but it's the first time I've been able to freely choose from these books!

What should I borrow?

He immediately had a happy problem.

Gu Shuxian scanned the bookshelves, deciding to first see if he could find the two chess scores he wanted.

Unfortunately, he searched the entire floor but couldn't find it.

According to Huang Ziyi, the second floor is where the cultivation techniques are kept. Even if the old man hadn't specifically mentioned it, I definitely couldn't go there.

It shouldn't be too dramatic.

However, since we can't find any chess manuals, let's look for something that can be called a rare book.

Finding this is even harder. You'll never know if it will be rated as a rare book by the Langhuan Pavilion until you finish reading it. Just like the book "Wild Fox Romance," before you finish reading it, just looking at the title, you would never guess that it could be rated as a rare book.

After searching for a while, Gu Shuxian developed a bit of decision-making anxiety.

I'm thinking of just borrowing everything that looks similar.

But after thinking about it, I gave up on the idea.

It's best to be a little shy when borrowing books from this old man for the first time; I'll just borrow one to test the waters.

That old man seems easy to talk to, but who knows if he might suddenly change his attitude.

After browsing for a while, Gu Shuxian picked out a book that was likely to be a rare book, and then went to the old man to tell him about it.

"Hmm." The old man didn't even look, just responded with a sound.

Don't you want to see what book I borrowed?

If I just return one to you later, won't you explode?

Gu Shuxian felt strange, but still bowed respectfully and placed the book he had borrowed from Huang Ziyi on the stone table next to the old man.

"These are the books I borrowed last time. I'm returning them now, so please file them for me."

"it is good."

This old man is so aloof.

Gu Shuxian thought to himself, "Whatever. As long as he's willing to lend me the book, I don't care what his attitude is. He's a good buddy!"

……

The sun was setting, and it was getting late.

The bookstore may have already closed down.

Gu Shuxian thought for a moment and decided to go to Wancheng tomorrow to find the two chess manuals.

Back to the servants' quarters.

Inside room number 9, the bookshelves are already completed.

It has three floors, and while its appearance isn't particularly unique, it looks quite sturdy.

Zheng Da, Xu Ergou, and the other two stood by the bookshelf with ingratiating smiles, clearly seeking credit.

At first, they were afraid that Gu Shuxian and his group would cause trouble for them by taking advantage of Steward Sun's favoritism, but ever since Gu Shuxian showed the way of outer disciples, they had different ideas.

"Not bad." Gu Shuxian nodded, walked over and took a closer look. "The craftsmanship is passable."

Zheng Da immediately put on a serious face: "If Brother Gu thinks there's anything wrong, we can change it!"

"Yes, yes, yes! We'll change it right away!" Xu Ergou chimed in.

Gu Shuxian couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Other people's lackeys were really annoying, but his own lackeys were incredibly pleasant.

This is probably a weakness of human nature.

"No need. The bookshelf is well made. I've noted it down," Gu Shuxian said casually.

"By the way, since you're all so interested, I'll give you a chance. The three of you can ask me a question about martial arts. I'll ask my senior brother for you when I go to the outer sect another day."

He is now at the Qi Refining Realm, which is more than enough to teach a few handymen who train meat. Although Vajra and Zixia follow different paths, the first two realms of martial arts are largely the same.

Even if there's a slight discrepancy, they'll just excuse it by saying "the message was misrepresented," or "everyone's constitution is different, please listen accordingly," or even worse, they'll just say, "How can you be so stupid? You can't even understand this?"

Upon hearing this, the three students from Zhengda University blushed with excitement.

It should be noted that the cultivation of miscellaneous disciples relies entirely on their own exploration. Those who are able to receive guidance from the outer sect senior brothers once every two weeks are extremely lucky. The transmission stewards don't even consider the existence of the Flesh Refining Realm.

Gu Shuxian's willingness to ask the outer sect senior brothers for advice on their behalf was like a windfall.

"real?!"

"Brother Gu, I...I want to ask..."

"Don't rush." Gu Shuxian raised his hand to interrupt. "Tell me after you've discussed it. What questions do you three want to ask? Let me be clear from the start, I'm just helping to relay messages. I can't guarantee whether you senior brothers are willing to answer or how detailed your answers will be."

"If you can't understand, that's your own problem."

"I understand! I understand!"

The three nodded repeatedly, and immediately began arguing heatedly about what questions to ask.

Seeing this, Qian Le quietly pulled Gu Shuxian aside and whispered, "Junior Brother Gu, do you really have a way to get the outer sect senior brothers to answer your martial arts questions?"

Gu Shuxian smiled, not answering directly, but simply saying:

"If you have any questions, you can tell me them all at once. Also, you can ask Brother Deng to come and find me."

Qian Le felt a warmth in her heart as she looked at his determined expression. Back then, Gu Shuxian said he would make them a lot of money... although he hadn't fulfilled that promise yet.

But even back then I felt he was no ordinary person, and now I'm even more convinced of that!

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Qian Le thought about it and decided to go and discuss it with Deng Shifan, hoping that he could recall some issues he had overlooked.

……

As night deepened, the noise from the servants' quarters gradually subsided.

Everyone returned to their bunks, and midnight quietly arrived.

Gu Shuxian lay on his bunk, pretending to doze off.

Today, the first bookshelf has been placed in Langhuan Pavilion, marking a significant step forward for you! A towering platform begins with a mound of earth! You have received a special reward—the beginner level of the 'Heavenly Derivation Technique'!

[The Heavenly Derivation Technique: Guardians of the pavilion possess a clear mind, keen insight, and the ability to draw inferences and apply knowledge to new situations, greatly enhancing their comprehension!]

Your comprehension will increase as the quantity and quality of books in the Langhuan Pavilion grow!

[The Langhuan Pavilion houses 100,000 books; the Heavenly Derivation Technique can be upgraded!]

Gu Shuxian suddenly opened his eyes.

The Art of Celestial Evolution?

Improved comprehension?

Can it be upgraded?

But how long will it take to collect 100,000 copies?

Putting aside the last one, Gu Shuxian closed his eyes and carefully felt the changes in himself.

It's a feeling that's hard to explain.

My brain felt cool and comfortable, like I had applied some Tiger Balm.

My mind seems to have become a little sharper?

But how do you verify something like this?