"Master, the things auctioned off were pretty mediocre."
Seeing the auction had ended, Chi Li hopped down from the windowsill, somewhat disappointed. It was her first time attending an auction, and she had thought there might be some surprise in store.
"Chi Li, this is only a fourth-tier city. Having resources like these is already quite decent. Even if better items were brought here, there would still need to be someone who could afford them."
Seeing Chi Li's expression, Cangchen knew its old habit had acted up again. It did not even consider where they were, yet it had so many demands.
Chi Li choked, then gave a light snort and jumped into the cloth pouch.
"Martial Uncle, would you like to see Pavilion Master Shi?"
The moment Jiang Lu opened the door, the maid came forward to greet her. Before leaving, the pavilion master had told her that she needed to ask Jiang Lu for her opinion.
Jiang Lu shook her head and said directly,
"Take me to the Scripture Pavilion."
Nothing was more important than learning about all manner of things in this world. The books here should be far more plentiful than those in West River City.
Though the maid was puzzled, she still led the way. Only after Jiang Lu entered did she go report to the pavilion master.
Hearing this, Shi Yan nodded.
Let her read if she wanted to. What could she, as a personal disciple, possibly be forbidden from reading? It was just right—he could use this time to think carefully about how to get in contact with her.
Afterward, he went to discuss important matters with Jian An.
Several days later...
"Little Martial Uncle, you've come."
The Pavilion Master Shi immediately rose to his feet upon seeing her, speaking with a beaming