Qu Jianlei had been curious about Art Venerable's cultivation for more than a day or two.
But it was inconvenient for him to ask True Immortal Jin Ge directly, and there was no one else he could inquire with—he certainly could not go ask True Immortal Beihai.
Now that he finally learned the Book Pavilion had some information, how could he hold himself back? Yet although he dared to ask, Third Pavilion Lord truly did not dare answer carelessly. That person's instructions still rang in his ears! He could only say vaguely, "This senior once roamed the world in disguise. The previous Pavilion Lord personally visited the Art Academy, and then... there was no further news."
The Book Pavilion's Pavilion Lord had personally visited the Art Academy... Though it was only a simple sentence, the details behind it could not possibly be simple.
Everyone knew that this group of bookworms advocated putting knowledge into practice. They were absolutely not the sort who only buried themselves in books.
Even Jade Forest Matron knew that a vengeance lasting ten lifetimes could still be repaid. One could well imagine how unyielding those bookworms were.
After Third Pavilion Lord spoke, he saw that Qu Jianlei still looked puzzled and could not help adding two more sentences.
"This senior's true body is different. The cultivation realms used by us cultivators may not necessarily apply to other kinds of beings."
"Oh." Qu Jianlei nodded thoughtfully. "So that's how it is... I understand."
He understood, but a flicker of suspicion passed through Third Pavilion Lord's eyes.
Just then, Rhine came in to report, "Transformation Master Wen Yu has arrived..."
Wen Yu had come to review today's discoveries. His conduct was proper enough, but his manner... was still irritating.
The three sides discussed matters for more than three