"Are books really this precious in this era?"
After making a round through Ji Clan West Manor City, Qi Heng discovered that there were very few places in the entire city that sold books, and they were exceedingly expensive.
"I need to find some books."
The shops selling books in West Manor City treated them entirely as luxury goods, with exquisite packaging, gorgeous appearances, and... exorbitant prices.
They were both scarce and expensive, which simply did not suit Qi Heng's needs.
"The Ji Clan is a major family. They must have quite a collection of books, right? It seems I can only set my sights on them."
The reason he needed books was honestly rather embarrassing to mention.
Because... Qi Heng could not read!
Whether it was the memories of the "Primordial Supreme Being" or the "Earth Black Stone Fist Fighter," neither of his two lifetimes recognized the writing of this era.
Even the cultivation technique he had previously given Hei Shan Gang had been conveyed through a divine-sense projection, not words.
A dignified Supreme Being who could not read—there was simply no justifying that.
"With my current soul strength, reading ten lines at a glance and remembering everything I see is effortless. So if I go to the Ji Clan, Ji Lie will surely help me with this."
Back at East Cloud Mountain, Qi Heng had spared Ji Lie and the Black Armored Army. Now that he was making such a small request, Ji Lie would certainly agree.
With that in mind, Qi Heng turned and headed toward the Ji family compound.
Though it was called the Ji family compound, it was actually comparable to an inner city, covering a vast area.
"Halt! Whoever comes, stop!"
When Qi Heng arrived at the entrance to the Ji Clan's inner city,