Scripture Pavilion

According to the Longevity Laws and Regulations, a True Disciple held status equal to that of a Grand Elder. Naturally, his authority within this Scripture Pavilion was likewise equivalent to a Grand Elder's.

Upon entering the Scripture Pavilion, Chu Mu went straight to its tenth floor. Compared to the lower floors, the overall layout of this higher level was not greatly different.

It was merely far more spacious. The books and Jade Slips stored here were not as varied as those on the lower floors, nor were they nearly as numerous.

Moreover, due to access restrictions, at this moment, there was no one else on the tenth floor of the Scripture Pavilion besides him.

Though he had been a Longevity True Disciple for quite some time and had long cast covetous glances at the Scripture Pavilion's vast, sea-like collection, he had visited the floors above the ninth only few and far between.

After all, ever since returning to the Longevity Sect, one matter after another had cropped up, leaving him with little leisure.

Thus, he usually only came by when he could spare the time, seeking what he needed, or directly ordering Yan Qiuling to bring his decree here and prepare the secret arts and texts he required.

"Pills, weapons, talismans, formations..."

Chu Mu swept his gaze around, then walked directly toward the dozens of wooden shelves before the stairway that stored alchemy texts.

Each shelf stood about a zhang high and was divided into nine levels. Every level held neatly arranged Jade Slips or books.

Every Jade Slip had been forged primarily from Heavenly Mark Crystal Stone. Their pale blue surfaces glimmered faintly, and even the books made from spirit paper had taken on a trace of that hue.

Looking over them, every wooden shelf resembled a pale blue