The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 3

Chapter 3: Library

The library was an all encompassing place for both the Mage and Warrior Divisions. Therefore, it was huge. The library was divided into two sections, the East and West Pavilions . The materials in the East Pavilion were all sorts of literature on refining magic pills and herbal medicine, including the precious personal writings of the previous generations. The West Pavilion displayed materials concerning the history and geography of the Long Xiang Continent. It also had materials on the techniques of energy control and martial arts.

But not just anyone was allowed to go in and look through the material s. Someone like You XiaoMo, a probationary disciple, was only allowed to enter the first floor of the East and West Pavilions. He lacked the qualifications to ascend to the upper floors, unless he specifically applied for the privilege or became an official disciple. But for You XiaoMo, those two options were unattainable; besides , for now, he had no need to visit the upper levels.

Visiting the library, You XiaoMo had two aims. The first aim was to understand the history of the Long Xiang Continent. He had to know what kind of world this was. The second aim was the entrance exam half a year later. He felt he had no hope whatsoever for both the Trading and Warrior Division. But he still held a little hope for the Mage Division. However, he had no idea what it meant to be a mage, so he had to try to figure it out.

After almost getting lost, You XiaoMo managed to ask his way to the library. Still it took him almost an hour to find it. From far away, he saw an imposing magnificent palace. A gilded rectangular plaque was placed above the palace. On it was written three characters for ‘Library’. These were seemingly simple and unadorned characters but they were simultaneously abundant with meaning, giving rise to an imposing aura. You XiaoMo swallowed nervously; the library was too imposing, even more majestic than the Forbidden City.

Entering the area, the first thing You XiaoMo saw was an elderly silver-haired man, eyes closed, sitting in between the East and West Pavilions. Just when he approached, the old man suddenly opened his eyes. The bright and piercing eyes were incompatible with his outward aged appearance. A sharp pair of eyes like knives, wizened with accumulated experience, shot straight at You XiaoMo, scaring him to the extent that he was afraid to go any closer. The old man gave him a look before saying freezingly, “Hand over your identity tablet.”

You XiaoMo froze, but soon realized that there was indeed a tablet on him. He hurriedly fished it out and handed it over gingerly. After taking the tablet, the old man seemingly did nothing. You XiaoMo only saw him pick it up before returning it two seconds later. He then stated, “You XiaoMo, probationary disciple, access limited to the first floor of the East Pavilion.”

Something flew towards him and You XiaoMo dodged reflexively but not in time.A sound rings out as it hits his head, before falling to the ground. Raising his head, he catches sight of a slight twitch on the serious expression of the old man.

“Using that, you can enter the library.” After saying that, the old man proceeded to ignore him.

You XiaoMo shamefacedly picked up the object from the floor, not daring to look at the old man, and ran towards the West Pavilion, probably not to emerge in the near future.