Perspective: Fir

We initially thought we would spend a lot of time looking for books, but to our surprise, we found the relevant books as soon as we entered.

Not only that, but it was on a shelf in the bestseller section.

I used to think that the embassy was just a place to borrow books, but unexpectedly, on this continent, the upper floors of the library may be closed, but the ground floor is actually a large bookstore.

It makes sense too, or else maintaining such a large library solely through book loans wouldn't be a wise choice.

However, bestsellers and such are quite strange, making you feel for a moment like you've returned to the old world.

Looking at the titles of those books.

Titles like "The Lost Continent of the Ancient Times," "Lost Continent and Covenant," "The Reappearance of the Continent and 2, 3 Matters of the Aquatic Tribe," and so on, it made me wonder if someone had already arrived on this continent before us and was even a writer, driving the thriving development of the entire publishing industry?

Moreover, those books are sealed with ribbons on the outside, suggesting that you have to buy them to read.

"Ah, it's such a bother, should we each buy one to read?"

Aliyah picked up a thick, leather-bound book, furrowing her brows as she asked.

"Where's the trouble in that? These writers probably researched the material inside this library, after all, who would know about lost continents and ancient covenants? Even if they did, how would they casually write about it? They would have written it long ago."

"Oh, so what's the point of their actions then?"

"Just copying stuff directly from other books and passing it off as their own – who wouldn't want to do such a simple thing? Besides, since so many people do this, it shows that copyright still needs to be improved in this world. But then again, this continent is so vast; I guess things like registration systems are not fully developed."

"So what should we do? Go upstairs to look for books?"

Aliyah stared at me and asked.

"I'd rather just spend a bit of money and buy the book directly; searching for books is too much of a hassle."

"Really, you are so lazy... I have my own way of doing things."

Then I looked around, lowered my head, and said to Oyado.

"Oyado, can you help me borrow those already registered book index cards from the person over there who is registering the catalog of books?"

"Of course!"

Oyado nodded, then retreated behind us and disappeared into thin air.

After about ten seconds, Oyado appeared from behind us, tapped my shoulder, and said, "Big brother, I got them for you."

"Well done."

I patted Oyado's head, then took the several index cards from her.

"Hey hey hey, what trick are you up to? Do those sheets really know what book we're looking for?"

Aliyah looked at me with a puzzled expression, pointing at the index cards in my hand.

"Of course, they do."

I said, looking at the indexes.

"As I mentioned before, those writers most likely found information in this library and then wrote the book to sell. Although we don't know how long we stayed in that vortex, our initial appearance on this continent couldn't have been long, meaning the other party definitely borrowed the book recently."

"Oh, I see. So by taking these borrowed book index cards, you've essentially narrowed down our search time, right?"

"More or less, there won't be any book titles on these catalog cards, but they do have the location numbers for the books, so..."

"Brother is truly so clever!"

"Don't flatter me, just a bit of cleverness. Oh, of course, there is one special case... Aliyah, you'll be in charge of coding on these few catalog cards, I'll handle these. Oyado, you check the library office to see if there are any books that were just returned and haven't been shelved yet, the rest of us will communicate via earpieces."

"Understood!"

"Got it, brother."

The three of us nodded and then set off in different directions.

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Viewpoint: Taishi Xi

"Ah, thank you, heroes. My son has always acted without using his brain, and today he almost fell prey to bad people, thanks to you all for saving him."

In the hall of the Cui family mansion, as soon as we sat down, we saw old Master Cui enter through a side door and quickly thank us.

It seems someone has already informed him of the situation.

However, judging from the expression on this guy's face... hm, it's somewhat hard to discern his true thoughts, probably because he has been a merchant for too long, and the smile of occupation has covered his genuine emotions.

Although he is dressed in luxurious attire, his well-trained physique reveals an unstoppable strength, not to mention the sword at his waist, which must be extraordinary.

Cui Tianhao

Swordsman Lv46; Navigator Lv67, Adventurer Lv48

Merchant Lv74

Neutral · Traveler of the sea · Ordinary swordsman · Seasoned adventurer · Experienced merchant · One-hit kill · Pope of the Falling Leaves Sect

He looks like a pretty normal person, but what is this Falling Leaves Sect?

I completely fail to understand the religions in this world. Speaking of which, isn't Fir a member of a group called the Red Leaf Brigade with that guy named Fran? Why do these people always like to use these strange names?

Do leaves have a grudge against you guys?

"Not at all."

Bai smiled and said.

"We just happened to pass by, but please be more careful next time, Master Cui."

"That's right, Cui'er, why don't you thank the benefactors properly?"

"I've already thanked them..."

Cui Zhengping seemed reluctant.

"Well, they are already my brothers, what's there to thank?"

This guy is truly audacious, we have only been together for less than an hour and he already considers us brothers.

Where does he get this confidence from?

"Cui brother is right, no need for thanks, but I do have a favor to ask."

Bai Yueguang continued.

"Oh? What favor?"

"I heard that the Cui family's adventure team is going out to sea to search for the Forgotten Continent, I wonder if we could join you?"

"The Forgotten Continent...," Old Master Cui paused, then smiled.

"Of course, that is no problem at all. We were planning to recruit a few reliable mercenary groups to join our adventure team, so if you experts are willing to join, that would be wonderful."

"By the way, I have not yet asked for your names, I'll have the servants write them down."

"I am Bai Yueguang, this is Hei Luoli, and Taishi Xi."

"Alright, alright,"

Mr. Cui nodded.

"You all can rest first. We will set off tomorrow or the day after because there is still a lot to prepare."

"Okay."

"Cui'er, take a few of them around the house, Lao Zhao!"

"Here!"

A middle-aged strong man walked in.

"Prepare the guest rooms in the West Wing, and then register the names of these three in the register."

"Yes."

"I have some other matters to attend to, see you later."

With that, Mr. Cui left the room, smiling.

"Let me show you around!"

Cui Zhengping seemed very excited to introduce us to the place.

"Alright, let's go." Bai Yueguang nodded.

Well, despite his words,

I still have a feeling that...

There are dangers lurking here.