Qian Daoliu pulled a map atlas of the continent from a bookshelf, opened it, and examined it carefully.
The map marked the locations of various Empires, Sects, and cities.
The Sun Moon Empire occupied the western part of the continent, the Star Luo Empire the eastern part, and the Heavenly Soul Empire and Douling Empire were in the north.
Shrek City was located in the center of the continent, an independent force.
Qian Daoliu stared at the location of Shrek City, recalling Ma Xiaotao saying they were from Shrek Academy.
It seemed that Shrek Academy should be one of the strongest forces on the continent today.
Qian Daoliu noted down this information and continued to browse.
Unconsciously, dusk fell.
The spirit tool inside the Library automatically lit up.
Illuminating the entire space.
Only then did Qian Daoliu realize that he had been there all day.
He rubbed his eyes, stood up, and stretched slightly.
It was time to find something to eat.
Although he was a Limit Douluo, he was still within the realm of humans; he couldn’t go without eating.
Qian Daoliu walked out of the Library and found a servant standing at the door.
Seeing him emerge, the servant quickly bowed: “My Lord, the Duke ordered that if you came out, I should take you to dinner.”
Qian Daoliu nodded: “Lead the way.”
The servant led him through several corridors to the dining room.
This dining room was smaller than the one in the morning, with only one round table.
Dai Hao was already seated at the table.
Seeing Qian Daoliu enter, he stood up with a smile.
“Brother Qian, you’ve been reading all day, what have you gained?”
Qian Daoliu sat down: “Quite a lot.”
Dai Hao didn’t ask further upon hearing this.
He clapped his hands, and servants filed in with dishes.
The dishes were plentiful, including fish, meat, and several exquisite vegetarian dishes.
Dai Hao poured Qian Daoliu a glass of wine and said, “Brother Qian, try this wine.
It’s a fine wine I’ve treasured for thirty years; I usually can’t bear to drink it.”
Qian Daoliu picked up the wine glass, sniffed it, and found the aroma rich.
He took a sip and praised: “Excellent.”
Dai Hao smiled, poured himself a glass, and the two drank together.
After three rounds of drinks, Dai Hao tentatively asked: “Brother Qian, what are your plans next?”
Qian Daoliu put down his wine glass: “I’ll stay here for a few days, finish reading the books in the Library, and there are still some things I haven’t figured out.
As for what happens after that, we’ll see.”
He only knew today that Martial Soul Hall had been destroyed, but he didn’t know by whom, who the culprit was, or who caused all of this.
Also, what happened to his son Qian Xunji and his brothers?
All these things had to be clarified.
Dai Hao hummed: “No problem, Brother Qian can stay as long as he likes.
If you need anything going forward, Brother Qian can just ask; I can get anything for you.”
This sentence was intentional.
Qian Daoliu had lived for a hundred years, so he naturally understood the hidden meaning in Dai Hao’s words, but he pretended not to understand anything and said: “This old man doesn’t need anything for now.”
Dai Hao frowned slightly, but it was not appropriate to press the issue, so he proactively changed the subject.
Afterward, the two chatted for a while longer, then Qian Daoliu stood up to take his leave.
Dai Hao stood up to see him off and instructed a servant to take Qian Daoliu to the room prepared in advance.
The room was large and luxuriously decorated.
Qian Daoliu closed the door, walked to the window, and looked at the night outside.
His mind replayed the information he had seen today.
A plan gradually formed.
Rebuilding Martial Soul Hall required manpower and territory; funds were not much of an issue.
Manpower could be recruited from Loose Cultivator Spirit Masters without affiliations.
Territory…
Qian Daoliu had no clue for a moment.
He decided to take it one step at a time.
He took out the Angelic Sacred Sword from his storage spirit tool.
He placed it on his lap and began to Cultivate.
…
The next day.
Qian Daoliu went to the Library early in the morning.
He pushed open the door, and the familiar scent of books wafted towards him.
Sunlight streamed through the windows onto the bookshelves, and dust motes slowly floated in the light.
Qian Daoliu casually pulled out a copy of “Continental General History” and read it carefully.
This again took him a whole day.
He even forgot to eat.
His eyes moved quickly between the lines, and his brain rapidly processed the vast amount of information.
But unfortunately, he did not get the information he wanted.
Regarding the details of Martial Soul Hall’s destruction, all the books were vague, only broadly recording the result: “Martial Soul Hall was destroyed ten thousand years ago.”
The reason, process, and involved figures were all blank.
Qian Daoliu closed the book and rubbed his sore eyes.
He glanced at the sky outside the window; it had completely darkened.
Sighing, Qian Daoliu stood up and walked out of the Library.
…
Back in the room.
Dinner had already been prepared for Qian Daoliu.
Not only that, but two more maidservants were arranged for him today.
Qian Daoliu pushed the door open and saw two young women standing by the dining table, dressed in matching maidservant uniforms, heads bowed, in respectful postures.
He sized them up.
The two maidservants looked identical, both with oval faces, willow-leaf eyebrows, fair complexions, and slender figures.
They looked to be in their early twenties, exuding a pure and innocent aura.
They were twins.
Qian Daoliu sensed their spirit power fluctuations; both were at the Spirit Ancestor level.
Moreover, their Spirits seemed very special, with an indescribable feeling.
Seeing Qian Daoliu enter, the two maidservants bowed in unison.
“Greetings, My Lord.”
The maidservant on the left spoke first: “My name is Zhenzhen.”
The maidservant on the right continued: “My name is Aiai.”
Both spoke in unison: “Our master sent us to serve you, My Lord.”
Qian Daoliu frowned slightly.
What was Dai Hao’s intention?
He didn’t think too much at first, just nodded: “Rise.”
Although he wasn’t used to being served, it was, after all, Dai Hao’s kind gesture.
He was staying in someone else’s home, so it was hard to refuse.
Qian Daoliu walked to the dining table and sat down.
Zhenzhen and Aiai stood on either side of him, one serving him soup, the other picking dishes for him.
Their movements were gentle, and their attitudes were solicitous.
Qian Daoliu ate silently, without speaking.
After finishing his meal, he stood up, preparing to bathe and sleep.
Zhenzhen was observant and quickly said: “My Lord, I will go fetch hot water now.”
With that, she turned and walked out of the room.
Aiai, on the other hand, walked over and reached out to untie Qian Daoliu’s belt.
Qian Daoliu grabbed her wrist: “What are you doing?”
Aiai looked up, with a matter-of-fact expression.
“Our master told my sister and me to serve you.
My sister and I are now your people, so of course, we must serve you in your bath.”
She paused, her expression becoming very shy, and her voice lowered.
“Besides that, you can make any request, and my sister and I will surely satisfy it.
Rest assured, my sister and I are both pure maidens, and our awakened Spirits are also beneficial to you.”
A glimmer of anticipation flashed in her eyes.
“I wonder if My Lord has heard of the Clear Rhyme Spirit Fox Spirit?”
“This Spirit only appears in females.
As long as one Dual Cultivates with a female possessing this Spirit, it is immensely beneficial even to a Titled Douluo, greatly advancing their cultivation.”