After the evening class ended, Wang Qi headed toward the northern end of the Immortal Academy. After asking a newly admitted disciple from the senior class for directions, he found the artifact-refining room.
When Wang Qi arrived, Xiang Qi was putting away the equipment. This True Disciple of Burning Gold Valley seemed rather surprised to see her junior brother come looking for her. "Wang Qi? What do you need?"
After Wang Qi explained his purpose, she wore an expression much like Mao Zimiao and Wang Zhenqi's. "A thousand merit points? Why don't you just rob someone?"
Wang Qi spread his hands helplessly. "With my cultivation, I wouldn't be able to rob anyone, would I?"
"True... Wait, are you saying that once your cultivation is high enough, you'll go rob someone?"
Wang Qi neither confirmed nor denied it.
Xiang Qi pressed a hand to her forehead. "That's already enough merit points for a Golden Core cultivator to refine a Natal Treasure. Just what on earth did you set your sights on?"
"The books in the library."
Wang Qi answered truthfully. There was no point in hiding this.
Xiang Qi's face was full of suspicion. "Are there books in the library that expensive?"
Wang Qi explained the whole story. "Actually, while I was meditating last night, a senior suddenly stepped out of the void and said he took a liking to me. Then he gave me a list. The old man in the ring said that senior was at the Free and Unfettered Stage. He called himself Xiboche."
"Xiboche?" Xiang Qi furrowed her delicate brows. "'Lord of Calculation' Xiboche?"
Wang Qi nodded. Xiang Qi suddenly grabbed his shoulders and stared straight into his eyes. After a while, she burst out laughing. "'Lord of Calculation' Xiboche? Hahaha, you said the Lord of Calculation