The Guardian Elder explained the conditions for borrowing books from the Scripture Pavilion, then lowered his eyes again, sinking back into a dozy state.
"Thank you, Guardian Elder," they said.
Mu Jinyu and Wen Rou took back their identity plaques and, after respectfully addressing the Guardian Elder, carefully walked into the depths of the Scripture Pavilion.
Trying not to disturb him.
Once Mu Jinyu and Wen Rou had entered the Scripture Pavilion,
The Guardian Elder opened his eyes once more, a faint hint of satisfaction fleeting across his turbid gaze.
"If the Heavenly Sword Faction could have disciples like these join every year, our faction might well be eligible to participate in the Hidden Dragon Conference!"
"Then the sect wouldn't be confined to the small Yan Kingdom. Even if I died, I would rest with a smile in the netherworld..."
After a brief sigh, the Guardian Elder realized this was unrealistic and closed his eyes again, seemingly napping.
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