In a secluded chamber of the Martial Arts Pavilion, rows upon rows of meticulously organized shelves stretched towards the ceiling, each brimming with martial skills preserved in various forms and from all corners of the cultivation world.
The shelves were lined with jade strips that shimmered with a brilliant luster, bamboo scrolls bound by ancient ropes, and peculiar booklets carved from special materials, their surfaces adorned with intricate symbols.
For Xiao Ming alone, the thought of sifting through such an immense array of texts in two hours felt overwhelming.
However, with the company of Xue Mao, his snow-white cat companion, it wouldn't be a challenge, even if he aimed to skim through everything in under an hour.
Their shared bond and swift, methodical search made it possible to cover a lot of ground in little time.
As Xiao Ming perused the shelves, he reflected on his internal calculations.
