Chapter 417 No Loud Talking (2)

realizing he had been rejected, the worker felt a little resentment and watched the carefree person coldly from the side.Hmph! Let's see what you're made of, without my help!The apprentice looked at...Chapter 417: No Noise Allowed 2

"Here, this is what Zhuque Thunder gave you." The Xuanwu Spiritual Xiao handed the catalog to Free-and-Easy. She then asked, "Do you have any other books for me to look at"

"Yes! Wait a moment, I'll go fetch them now." Free-and-Easy nodded. He knew what kind of book she was looking for—books that could help her understand the supreme sword path, just like the one she had read before.

The current Xuanwu Spiritual Xiao seemed to have understood: Free-and-Easy had an excellent understanding of books and knew which ones would aid her in gaining the insights she needed. Although she still needed to gain these insights on her own, it was as if he had become a guide for her, allowing her to avoid many detours.

She thought that he simply understood books well; since he had studied the supreme sword path, he could help her like this. She did not think that he was an expert in all martial arts techniques and could offer guidance to anyone.

Luckily she thought so, otherwise Free-and-Easy would have been in trouble: many people would look for him, and even prevent him from leaving the Xuanwu family.

Even if someone had thought of this or found a clue, they wouldn't think it was possible. After all, Free-and-Easy was just a minor servant; such matters were beyond even god-rank experts.

Perhaps these god-rank experts could guide others in fields they understood themselves, but none could match Free-and-Easy’s broad understanding of everything.

In some ways, he surpassed those god-rank figures. This was normal; everyone had their strengths and weaknesses.

Free-and-Easy's weakness was very obvious: his inner strength level was quite weak. Although he could be called a genius compared to others of the same age, it still fell short in comparison with many other young people who were much stronger. Fortunately, among those of her age, there were also the strongest few—like Lone Star and the others.

Not only among peers but even ten years older, they remained the strongest. Even if not currently, it wouldn't take long to become so!

Raising their martial abilities could partially compensate for Free-and-Easy's shortcomings, which he would make full use of.

Soon, Free-and-Easy brought all the books over and handed them to Xuanwu Spiritual Xiao. Then he started looking at the catalog again!

Xuanwu Spiritual Xiao did not leave; she should have left but thought that he might need her help in delivering the list to Zhuque Thunder. So, while reading the books herself, she ignored the calls of others.

"Xiao Lingxiao, what are you looking at here You can read back home!" Shang Lingjian said, still injured and coughing deliberately.

"..." Xuanwu Spiritual Xiao frowned but did not respond, continuing to read her book.

"Xiao Lingxiao…" Shang Lingjian wouldn’t give up. He continued talking.

"Young Master, this is a quiet study hall. No noise allowed. If you continue like this, I will ask you to leave." Free-and-Easy frowned; he was busy and found the sound annoying.

"Dog servant, what did you say This is our Xuanwu family’s territory. You dare to tell me to leave Ridiculous!" Shang Lingjian sneered, already irritated by being scolded by Free-and-Easy.

"It seems I need to remind you of the rules again: no one can make noise here and disturb others when they read. These are ancestral rules set by our Xuanwu clan, which even the current headmaster must follow. Do you think you're exempt" Free-and-Easy calmly looked at Shang Lingjian before selecting books from the catalog.

"Don't use rules to intimidate me! I'm not afraid and will shout as loud as I want!" Shang Lingjian roared.

"Oh, is that so Do you think you can ignore rules" A voice said.

"So what Can these dog servants stop me" Shang Lingjian continued with a haughty attitude.

"They won't dare, but I will!" The voice coldly replied.

"You are… Ah, Grandpa Three Elders, how did you come here" Shang Lingjian tried to maintain his dominance but immediately wilted seeing who the voice belonged to.

"Why can't I be here Do you think no one else is around and this place belongs only to you, so you can talk loudly and disturb others Even after being warned, you still ignore our ancestors' rules. Indeed, you aren’t part of the Xuanwu clan, naturally not bound by their ancestral laws!" Grandpa Three Elders coldly said; it was clear he disliked Shang Lingjian.

This might be because Shang Lingjian had previously humiliated him or because he didn't like anyone disturbing others when they read. He himself enjoyed reading books.

"No, I didn’t mean that…" 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 have thrown a tantrum, but facing Grandpa Three Elders of the Xuanwu family, he could only panic.

This was serious business. If Grandpa Three Elders took this seriously and expelled him from the Xuanwu family, there had been precedents. It wasn't easy for outsiders in the Xuanwu family!

Sang Lingjian's grandfather is one of the few surviving members of that generation and also the second highest in輩分in the Xuanwu family, possessing near god-like strength. His words carry authority not weaker than the head of the household. Since this matter involves Sang Lingjian making a mistake, if he were to hold a grudge over it, Sang Lingjian would be expelled.

"Go back and reflect on your actions now. If you truly wish to come read books in the future, then you may return here; otherwise, I forbid you from setting foot in this academy again," Sang Lingjian's grandfather said coldly as he looked at him.

Sang Lingjian's grandfather didn't have a deep impression of Sang Lingjian and naturally wouldn't be courteous to him. At the same time, he wasn't someone who would make a mountain out of a molehill. Although he disliked it, he wasn't going to purposely punish him for it.

"I... I understand!" By this point, Sang Lingjian couldn't say anything else. The more he spoke, the worse things would become. He could just endure it for now and it wouldn't be a big deal.

When Sang Lingjian left, he glared at Xiaoyao with resentment in his eyes, making his grudge against him even stronger!

Xiaoyao didn't pay attention to the look that Sang Lingjian was giving him. He only felt that this third elder's decision had been very wise since now Sang Lingjian wouldn't be able to come annoy people at the academy anymore; he could only come here to read books.

After Sang Lingjian left, the third elder glanced over at Xiaoyao and then went back to reading his own book.

"Finally quiet," Xiaoyao continued looking through the catalog.

In reality, what I really wanted to say is that from now on, only come to read books. Even if you can't get rid of this annoying person, at least he'll shut up! Xuanwu Lingxiao thought silently in her heart.

"Alright, Miss Lingxiao, please hand this over to Thunder for me and ask her to deliver the selected items as per your requirements. Just leave them with you and I will come collect them later. By the way, also ask her to send a hundred books at once instead of sending them daily," Xiaoyao said as he handed the catalog over to Xuanwu Lingxiao.

"A hundred books How long do you plan on reading" asked Xuanwu Lingxiao curiously. Given her speed in reading, she could finish one book a day at most. Unless it was just for leisurely browsing and not serious study.

"Not long; if I work quickly, three days should be sufficient, but if I go slow, then seven days," replied Xiaoyao.

"...Are you flipping through books or reading them" Lingxiao was speechless.

"Of course I'm reading them. My speed is a bit faster than the average person; it's something I've cultivated over these many years," answered Xiaoyao with a smile.

“That’s what you call a bit faster…what should I be called then A snail” said Lingxiao helplessly.

"Ah, I still have other things to do. Miss Lingxiao, I won't see you off. If you need anything after finishing the books, just let me know," Xiaoyao didn’t want to argue over this matter and left with an excuse.

“This little rascal…” Xuanwu Lingxiao shook her head helplessly as she watched Xiaoyao run away. She then left the academy and instructed someone else to deliver the message to Thunder from Zhuque, while she went off to read books and meditate on them.

This time around, she felt that she had found some clues for a new sword technique, and believed it wouldn't be long before she could comprehend it!

At nightfall, Xiaoyao climbed onto the wall again!

"You, this stepping stone! Do you know how long I've been waiting for you Knowing that I was bored today yet still making me wait so long—do you want to die!" The Queen saw Xiaoyao appear and immediately launched a verbal tirade at him.

"I had many things to do today, and there's something I need to make for you tonight. So just talk by yourself; I won't say anything," said Xiaoyao.

Speaking by himself wasn’t unheard of; Wang Yanru allowed this. She only needed someone to accompany her while she talked, but it didn't necessarily mean that both parties had to speak—she could talk on her own as well.

Wang Yanru was just a little curious about what Xiaoyao would make for her

"What is it" As soon as Wang Yanru asked this question, Xiaoyao tossed over a block wrapped in lotus leaves. She caught it with one hand.

“Fish meat; I'm going to read my books now. There isn't much time left!” Xiaoyao said.

"Fish meat Why are you suddenly bringing me food today when you never have before Did you make this yourself Let me taste it," Wang Yanru said while opening the lotus leaves, and a fragrant aroma filled her nostrils.

“How nice!” Wang Yanru couldn't help but praise. "Although I've tasted many delicious dishes from around the world, I have never smelled such a fragrance before. Where did you get this"

"Eat it and stop asking so many questions!" Xiaoyao's reply nearly choked Wang Yanru.

“Hmph!” Wang Yanru was quite unhappy, but she still ate the demon newt meat. For the sake of this delicious food, I’ll temporarily not hold you accountable; we’ll settle accounts after I finish eating it.. "Then I'll drink the soup first. Will you make this kind of soup for me every day""I can make it for you. But it won't be the same soup every day; tomorrow we'll try a different recipe to let your t...