Chapter 783: Within Tianlun City
Monk Dazhi frowned slightly. Seeing that the scholar had no intention of paying attention to them again, he decided to search first.
The group went back and forth through the bookshelves several times, and Xu Zimo discovered that the books here covered a vast range of subjects.
They were mainly about matters within the Palace of Worldly Desires, encompassing virtually every category.
Searching like this was far too cumbersome, and Xu Zimo grew somewhat impatient.
He looked at the scholar and said, "We're looking for books about the Tianlun Sect."
The scholar raised his head and glanced at Xu Zimo. "Those are forbidden books. They aren't permitted within the city."
"I know you have them," Xu Zimo said.
"But why should I give them to you?" the scholar asked with a smile.
"This book can buy your life. That should be worth it," Xu Zimo said after some thought.
"We came from the Palace of the Divine Maiden. You'd better cooperate."
"I'm not afraid of trouble, but I don't like inviting it either," the scholar said, shaking his head.
"Since when has the Palace of the Divine Maiden recruited men?"
As he spoke, he tossed a thick book to Xu Zimo.
"You may take the book, but you are never allowed to enter this library again."
Xu Zimo lowered his head and looked at the book. It was very thick and seemed to have been sealed away in dust for a long time.
He said nothing more and returned to the inn with the book.
The book's records of the Tianlun Sect were extremely detailed. Even its origins and Gongsun Hongtian's deeds were laid out in full.
As one of the earliest people to arrive at the Palace of Worldly Desires, Gongsun Hongtian had originally