If the bloodline of the Imperial Family had become diluted across many generations from the God Emperor, the duration of the bloodline awakening would be very short, possibly only a few hours or even less.
In contrast, the Prince's bloodline was the purest, and the awakening period lasted the longest: nine days.
"Within nine days, a decision must be made."
Lin Yue took a deep breath, gave a cold glance at the unconscious Su Ziqiu, and then turned to leave.
Regardless, he had to keep trying.
Therefore, he did not give up on his plan to continue visiting the library to read and learn more. The more knowledge he acquired, the more comprehensive the secrets he uncovered in the future would be.
Unfortunately...
Over the past half month, although he had received secrets quite frequently, obtaining more than a dozen secrets, without exception, they were all of First Ring Level.
None of these helped his current situation at all.
But he could only wait silently.
There was no other way.
...
Today, because of Su Ziqiu's bloodline awakening, Lin Yue was delayed a bit longer, and by the time he reached the library, it was almost the hour of Si.
After walking into the entrance of the library, he happened to see several people approaching.
Leading them was a young gentleman in a treasure-blue brocade robe, holding a folding fan in his hand—it was the Third Young Master of the Prefectural Governor's family, Xu Mingli.
Lin Yue pretended not to see the other party, walked towards him with an expressionless face, preparing to pass by.
"Lin Yue."
Xu Mingli opened his mouth, "I heard you've been reading in the library lately? Why haven't I seen you visit the Prison to see Daoist Master Tu?"
Lin Yue stopped, looking towards Xu Mingli.
Clearly, Xu Mingli's statement was a probe into the current situation of Daoist Master Tu.
This was the second time.
"You seem to care quite a bit about old Daoist Tu?"
Lin Yue revealed a slight smile and said, "During the Mid-Autumn Festival last month, the Young Master specially delivered fine wine to Daoist Tu. It seems you already knew his true identity at that time, right? Could it be that you, Young Master Xu, are the one who exposed Daoist Tu to Commander Baili?"
Xu Mingli's brows slightly furrowed as he spoke blandly, "Yes, it was indeed I. What will you do about it?"
"I just want to thank Young Master Xu." Lin Yue smiled brightly and bowed his hands, "Thanks to Young Master Xu's exposure to Commander Baili, Daoist Tu could not escape and was captured by Commander Baili and imprisoned."
"Thank me?"
Xu Mingli was taken aback.
He also only knew that Daoist Master Tu had been ambushed and captured by Baili Fengzhi along with the Personal Guard on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival and was locked up in the Prison, but he was not clear on the specifics.
He had only heard from his father that Daoist Master Tu was still in the Prison.
He was also a bit worried.
If Baili Fengzhi eventually found Daoist Master Tu innocent and released him, wouldn't his Xu Family become enemies with Daoist Master Tu for having denounced him?
Thus, he wanted to probe Lin Yue to see if he knew anything about Daoist Master Tu's situation.
After all, Lin Yue was the only person in the library who had a good relationship with Daoist Master Tu.
But quite unexpectedly, Lin Yue was actually thanking him?
"Indeed, I am indeed very grateful to Young Master Xu."
Lin Yue bowed sincerely, a hint of an indescribable strange undertone on his lips as he stared at Xu Mingli, "If there is a chance, I must properly repay the great kindness you have shown."
He remembered that he and the old daoist were now at odds, so he could only act this way.
No matter what he said outwardly, it was enough that he knew the truth in his heart.
"...No need."
Xu Mingli watched Lin Yue's gaze, forcing a smile.
For some reason, he felt a chill in his heart, as if there was a hidden coldness behind Lin Yue's seemingly sincere words.
"It is necessary." Lin Yue said earnestly, "Rest assured, Young Master Xu, I always repay kindness. I will absolutely not forget you."
After speaking, he smiled warmly and bowed, "Take care, Young Master Xu. I must be on my way now."
Xu Mingli could only force a smile.
The others were also confused; why was Lin Yue thanking Xu Mingli?
Lin Yue immediately stepped over the threshold of the library and walked inside.
Before reaching the library, he saw several secular disciples of the library approaching.
These people had been familiar faces in the past, belonging to the same clique within the library, and they always had a good relationship, often chatting and laughing together.
But now, as these people approached, they merely glanced at Lin Yue and passed directly by him, as if they hadn't seen him at all, completely treating him like air.
Lin Yue also passed by, but the corners of his lips were edged with a hint of sarcasm.
Although he did not care about losing these so-called 'friends,' the fickleness of human relationships had changed too quickly.
Recently, there was a rumor circulating in the library—
Deputy Seal Master Daoist Master Tu had been captured by Commander Baili Fengzhi of the Northwest Pass and locked up in the Prison. It was said to relate to the disappearance of Young Master Xia Lie, and he might be executed at any time.
Daoist Master Tu was not well-liked in the library, and now that he was imprisoned, naturally, no one sympathized with him, and many secretly rejoiced.
Consequently, Lin Yue, the only secular disciple who had a good relationship with Daoist Master Tu, also became a topic of idle chatter among everyone, regarded as their common enemy, as if being associated with him would somehow implicate them.
Naturally, this led to his current situation.
"This is fine too."
Lin Yue walked into the library with a faint smile, picked up a book he had not finished the day before, and sat down to quietly begin reading.
After all, he did not belong to this world; he had only transited here a year ago, or rather, his memories from his past life had awakened a year ago.