After the banquet ended, everyone went back to rest.
A few days later, Xu Mu followed Li Youlan to the Imperial Royal Library to select martial techniques, accompanied by Xu Lingyu and Qiao Qianqian.
The three martial inheritances they were awarded went to the three of them, while the other two chose ancient treasures, and a majority of the spirit stones went to Xu Mu. As for Li Youlan, she received rewards from the royal family, netting a haul no lesser than the others.
As they journeyed, Qiao Qianqian did not speak to Xu Mu due to Li Youlan's presence, but from time to time, she would give him a resentful glance.
This behavior somewhat made Xu Mu's skin crawl.
What happens at home stays at home, he and Qiao Qianqian had barely communicated with each other, and Xu Mu didn't believe she was attracted to him.
Unnecessary solicitude often hints at sinister ulterior motives!
