Actually, the more he thought, the more plausible reason was that someone had left this book unencrypted. The story of a sentient library that deemed a disciple worthy of a technique actually sounded like hogwash.
"Let's not think too deeply about it."
The fact was, he got free technique!
Liu Xing smiled, but he soon controlled his expression. Getting a free technique was something he had never dreamed of, and yet here he was, getting a technique even though his sect points were in the negative.
Deciding to postpone the matter of Water Nation, Liu Xing walked slowly and deliberately between the shelves, trying to emit an air of someone who didn't have a book under their robe.
He fought the anxious feeling in his heart. He was afraid this was a setup by the librarian. If he were caught stealing a book, then not only would he be banned from the library, he would also need to pay a fine that would make his sect points drop lower.
When he arrived at the double doors of this library, which offered a serene view of the Purple Moon Sect, with its elegant building with a stylish roof, several towering pagodas, and green peaks, his heart was beating so fast that he felt like he was about to have a heart attack. To be honest, Liu Xing was not someone who would steal. But who would ignore an unencrypted technique?
"Keep calm," Liu Xing muttered.
He believed that this library had sensors or alarms that would detect a little thief who stole a book. If that alarm sounded when he took a step outside the library, he would be doomed, but if he went back and put the technique back, he was afraid someone would take it.
Psyching himself up, Liu Xing inhaled and took a step. When there was no alarm, he took another step, and another until he was now standing outside of the library.
The sun was shining, the air was fresh, and no alarm was heard.
Liu Xing realized that he had succeeded.
"All right, let's run!"
His anxiety was still gnawing at his heart. He wouldn't find peace if he was still in the open; he needed to go home, to his hidden and protected cave!
For a moment, Liu Xing had a mind to summon his gun and activate Lightning Cloak, but he decided against it. There was no rule against using techniques in the sect, but he was afraid he would look suspicious. So, he just ran as fast as he could like someone who needed to go to the toilet.
As he ran, he passed many disciples. Some shouted at him, but Liu Xing ignored them and just ran. Soon, he found himself near a training ground. This training ground was occupied by many people, but not as packed as usual. Probably because while it was already morning, the day was still young, and many people were probably still eating at the Eating Hall or still cultivating in their respective houses.
When Liu Xing turned around, he could no longer see the library, and since no one was chasing him, he concluded that he was truly safe!
He wanted to shout. He got free technique! But he restrained himself. Shouting about his gain was so foolish; it was like trying to lure robbers to him.
"Let's just walk," Liu Xing muttered.
He walked normally. Each step he took made his heart calmer and more sure of himself. It seemed like this technique truly didn't belong to the library.
As he walked, he wondered what the Statue Summoning Technique was. He had actually never heard of summoning techniques before, which kind of made sense, because of the sheer amount and variety of techniques. Out there, there must be bizarre and weird techniques he had never heard of. This summoning technique was one of them.
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From the name of it, this technique's function was to summon statues. Were they normal statues or magical statues? Did he need to make them himself or not? Did he need a place to store the statues he wanted to summon or were the statues from some pocket dimension?
There were so many questions, and one of the most important was what grade this technique was. Liu Xing suspected it was only Base Grade, but since he still hadn't read the introduction chapter, there was a possibility it was above Base Grade. He prayed it was a Heaven Grade technique, but even if it was only a Base Grade technique, he wouldn't complain.
He soon arrived near the Eating Hall, from which disciples were pouring out like purple water spilling. People talked and chatted and shouted, creating a cacophony of sound.
Liu Xing walked faster. The rumor about his duel with Shen Ye was probably already spreading, and while most of his worst bullies were either inner disciples or dead, there were still some that would like to mock him.
But, before he could walk further, there was a sound that jolted everyone, making everyone stop talking.
"Attention!"
That sound was far yet also close, as if someone whispered in front of his ear.
"To all outer disciples of Purple Moon Sect. My name is Zhang Zhenking, the leader of Outer Court. If you can hear my voice, then you need to gather at the Outer Hall as soon as possible regarding an urgent matter. If you hear this voice but ignore it, I will personally kick you from the sect. I repeat--"
The announcement was told three times, signifying that it was truly an urgent matter.
"Zhang Zhenking? Isn't he one of the Twelve Elders? The one who's responsible for the outer sect?" someone commented.
"I heard nobody has ever seen him. Some rumors say he spends most of his time in seclusion."
"What are you talking about? Didn't you hear it? We need to gather at Outer Hall now. No chit-chat!"
"You're right. I don't want to be kicked from the sect!"
Similar chatter was heard here and there, and Liu Xing also realized the importance of this announcement. Liu Xing had heard the name of Zhang Zhenking before.
Purple Moon Sect had many elders. But below the patriarch, there were the Twelve Elders. When he first arrived in this world, he imagined the Patriarch was a president while the Twelve Elders were the ministers. Each of them was responsible for an important matter, and Zhang Zhenking was the one responsible for the whole outer sect.
Liu Xing licked his lips. All around him, disciples rushed toward the Outer Hall. The Outer Hall was placed in the center of the outer court, so it could be reached from all places in the outer sect in about the same time. Liu Xing predicted that in one or two minutes, all disciples would be gathered at the Outer Hall.
"Do I have to put this technique first or rush to the Outer Hall like everyone else?"
Liu Xing glanced at the mountains in front of him; the mountains were where his cave was. If he activated Lightning Cloak, rushed there, put the technique away, and rushed to the Outer Hall, he probably would be in time, but what if he is late, would he risk being kicked from the sect?
He shook his head. "Might as well hold this technique for a while. Hopefully nothing happens."
Liu Xing then rushed toward the Outer Hall with the other disciples. He felt like a fish swimming with their group. To his left, there was a guy he actually knew. He had a mediocre face and nothing interesting, but he was running while holding a notebook in his hand. He realized that he was the man who wanted to be slapped by Yan Yu. He didn't see the baldy and the other guy who was louder; it seemed like they didn't eat together today.
"Hey, what's your name?" asked Liu Xing.
Liu Xing knew he was an old disciple like him, but he didn't bother trying to memorize everyone. After all, in the past Liu Xing had wanted to leave this sect.
The man turned his head. When he saw Liu Xing's face, he observed Liu Xing for a while, like he was calculating something in his head.
"My name is Yuan Tao. Aren't you Liu Xing?"
"Yes I am. You know me?"
"Of course! Who doesn't know the trash disciple that lost his mind and tried to suicide by challenging Shen Ye?" He paused for a moment. "That's what people see you as right now, by the way. Did you really challenge Shen Ye?"
Liu Xing just sighed. His reputation was already rock bottom, and while he was kind of annoyed, he understood why most people would think that way.
"I did challenge Shen Ye, but I didn't do it to commit suicide."
"Must be some serious matters then."
Liu Xing didn't answer. In truth, it was actually about a mortal and a sack of rice.
"By the way, do you know some info about that announcement?" Liu Xing tried to redirect the conversation.
Yuan Tao smiled. "Is my reputation finally spreading? It seems like my dream of becoming a legendary informant is about to come true! And as for your question, although I don't have any concrete information, I think I know what the announcement will be."