It was just that the Ten Thousand Treasure Library was of such a high standard that it was open only to Star Officials and above. Though he had long planned to enter and study its books, his rank had been too low, leaving him able to do nothing but sigh from afar.
Now that he had become a Second-rank Star Official, the doors of the Ten Thousand Treasure Library had finally opened to him.
Xu Yi headed straight for the library. At the retrieval room, he presented the Tiger Head Seal and received a companion jade token. A black-robed attendant came forward and respectfully led him toward the library hall.
After they had gone only a few steps, a ring of light sealed the circular archway ahead. The attendant took the jade token from Xu Yi and inserted it into a slot in the device to the left of the door. A buzzing sound rang out, and the barrier of light abruptly vanished.
Guided by the attendant, Xu Yi stepped through the doorway. The attendant asked, "Is this your first time at the Ten Thousand Treasure Library, sir?"
Clearly, inserting the jade token into the slot had revealed some information.
"Indeed," Xu Yi replied. "I've heard of this library for a long time, but I know very little about it. I'll have to trouble you to show me the ropes." As he spoke, he slipped several spirit stones silently into the attendant's sleeve.
The attendant gave a slight smile. "I'm grateful for your kindness, sir."
He thanked Xu Yi sincerely. His own status was low, and everyone who came here to read the texts was a Star Official—each one a powerful figure with authority over their corner of the world. Once here, they all held their noses high. Not one