Chapter 248: 1.5-29 (1/2)
Row after row of meticulously cared for books neatly lined up with their spines facing outward was the sight that greeted Xinya as he entered the library. It was a beautiful sight to behold, for him anyway, he couldn't speak for anyone else.
But to him, these books were untapped knowledge that was just waiting for someone to absorb it. Just as he said before when he was at the library in Bellport searching for information about Shilvak.
That when he starts to earn passive income from his ventures and is able to relax, that's when he will go all around the world of Haven to explore every library there is.
'With all of the languages I know, I probably could visit each player region without any trouble,' Xinya mused as he stared at the books like they held the secrets to the universe.
He would have probably continued staring at them some more if it wasn't for the sound of Melting Snow, letting out a small gasp, bringing his attention back to the present.
Curious as to what could have caused such a reaction, Xinya took a quick glance at the boy, only to find him gawking straight ahead at something in admiration.
”Gosh, that guy looks like he stepped out one of those ancient kung-fu movies,” Melting Snow whispered gleefully while nudging Xinya's side. ”Doesn't he?”
The boy couldn't believe how similar the man looked to the actors in the movies his father used to show him. He would bet that if his dad was here, he would get a flip out of it.
Sneakily taking a picture, Melting Snow saved it to his interface. Hopefully, if his dad ever wakes up, he will be able to show it to him.
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Wondering who Melting Snow was talking about, Xinya turned his gaze towards the direction the boy was looking. That's when he noticed a young-looking man that appeared to be in his late twenties walking towards them inquiringly in a lovely white Qipao with blue accents.
”Hello,” the man said once he was near enough to them. ”Welcome to Túshū guǎn library; my name is Pan Yingjie. May I be of some assistance?”
”Fitting name.”
Xinya heard Melting Snow murmur from beside him, and he couldn't help but agree with the boy; the man did look like a gallant hero that he was named for.
”Yes, I'm researching information on how to repair destroyed soil. Do you have any books pertaining to that?” Xinya politely asked.
”I'm sure that I do, but let me double-check to make sure,” Pan Yingjie said as he walked over to some tall mahogany cabinets next to a desk that Xinya just noticed was there.
Xinya watched as the NPC searched vigorously through some small yellow-stained cards for a while before pulling one out and walking back towards them.
”Please follow me,” Pan Yingjie began, leading them down a long corridor. ”What you are looking for can be found in the west wing of this library.”
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In the span of 20 minutes from when they first arrived, the librarian had escorted them to the west wing, located the books Xinya needed and one for Melting Snow, before settling them down at a hardwood table situated near the back against a window.
”Is there anything else you need before I go?” questioned the NPC as he watched the two boys sit down.
With a slight shake of his head, Xinya replied, ”This is all we need; thank you so much for your help.”
”Yes, thank you, Mr. librarian,” Melting Snow breezily said, excited by the book of exotic animals that the librarian had found for him.
Giving them a small nod, Pan Yingjie walked away from the table and went back to the main hall leaving the two boys alone in the west wing.
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Before opening up the thick tome, conveniently titled 'Repairing Damaged Soil,' Xinya looked at Melting Snow and asked, ”It might take me a while to read this, are you sure you won't get bored?”