Liu Rui finally handed the book to me.
"Do you know why I was willing to use this book in exchange with you?"
I glanced at him and shook my head. I did not hurry to uncover the layer of yellow cloth.
He said, "Because Yu Hua has his eyes on this book too."
"Yu Hua wants this Wordless Heavenly Book too?" I was somewhat surprised.
Liu Rui said, "Yes. He once suggested taking the book out so everyone could study it together, but I don't think he wanted to read it himself. After all, he had never made such a request before. The Four Great Families all know that our Liu Family possesses a Wordless Heavenly Book. The Old Patriarch once showed it to people from the other families, but no one could make sense of it. Yet these past two times, whenever Yu Hua was with me, he brought up this book. I felt that he wanted it. Of course, I couldn't give it to him, so I thought of handing it over to you. First, you have broad knowledge and might be able to uncover the secret hidden in this book. Second, I truly don't want to give it to Yu Hua. But you know him—he always has one way or another to snatch it from me. Rather than let that happen, I feel much more at ease giving the book to you."
"Aren't you afraid I'll take the book and break my promise?"
"No. All I want is a promise. Besides, whether his method can really get us out is still uncertain. Think about it—he has always wanted to leave this place. If he has a way, why doesn't he leave himself? Why does he insist on stirring up trouble here? Isn't it because he thinks