Nie Li's deal with Chen Linjian

Alan skipped the academy the next day. He didn't really like sitting in the class and listening to a boring lecture regarding the history of Glory City. It didn't concern him in the slightest.

Moreover, it appeared that Nie Li and his entire group were also skipping the class these days. Alan secretly checked up on them while visiting the library.

It seemed as though Nie Li had made the small room in the library as his base. Alan didn't need to approach that small room. He could easily check on their progress from another small room.

His prowess as a Black Gold Rank Demon Spiritualist opened up a lot of options for him.

"Where is the Temporal Demon Spirit Book? It's been so many days, but Nie Li never uses it. Why?" Alan wondered aloud.

Zila instantly answered him, 'The Temporal Demon Spirit Book has been sealed within Space-Time that can only be accessed by Nie Li. Even Nie Li isn't aware that he has become the Temporal Demon Spirit Book's master. He will be able to summon it once he gains insight into the Space-Time Law.'

"Just wow. So, all I can do is wait now?" Alan asked.

'Kinda yeah. But Host also needs to search for the scattered Temporal Demon Spirit Book's torn pages. There are a number of those torn pages in this realm while three pages are in the hands of the Supreme Entity of this realm known as the Sage Emperor.'

"I see…" Alan let out a sigh.

'Yes. Master Celestial Immortal mentioned that it is Nie Li's destiny to complete the Temporal Demon Spirit Book. Host can wait and let Nie Li complete the Temporal Demon Spirit Book or search for the pages yourself. Naturally, you will be handsomely rewarded by the system if you find the Temporal Demon Spirit Book's pages.'

"That's a good motivation," Alan spoke with a slight smile.

He soon raised an eyebrow as he sensed Nie Li leaving the small room of the library. They left the library and Alan quickly followed them.

Just as he was about to leave the library, he sensed Nie Li actually moving in Chen Linjian's direction. Alan had sensed Chen Linjian earlier and Nie Li must have seen him after leaving the library.

Nie Li was actually planning on meeting up with Chen Linjian.

This seemed interesting so Alan left the library to observe this scenario.

Meanwhile, Chen Linjian seemed to be buying armor for his underlings. Alan instantly guessed that this was for the expedition to the Ancient Orchid City Ruins.

Well, Alan wasn't very worried about that expedition now. He was a 1 Star Black Gold Rank Demon Spiritualist. The White Tiger was growing rapidly by absorbing the Spiritual Energy from his surroundings.

It would take an extremely powerful Legend Rank to injure Alan. Well, this was actually Zila's rating, so Alan decided to trust it.

"I wish to join your team, wonder if young master Chen is willing?" Nie Li suddenly asked Chen Linjian, drawing the attention of the crowd.

Meanwhile, Chen Linjian looked at Nie Li and spoke nonchalantly, "Who are you? Do you know what we are going to do?"

The people beside Chen Linjian looked towards Nie Li with a hint of ridicule. They spoke some words of contempt, but Nie Li ignored their words and focused on Chen Linjian's response.

Nie Li smiled slightly and replied, "Of course I know what you are intending to do. You are preparing to explore the Ancient Orchid City Ruins, right?"

Chen Linjian and his group showed a hint of astonishment on their faces.

"Who are you?" Chen Linjian asked again with a frown this time.

"Nie Li," Nie Li responded proudly.

"Nie Li?" This name was rather unfamiliar to Chen Linjian. It was only natural since Nie Li hadn't yet made a name for himself.

"That's right. I have read everything to be found in the library. You will need my help if you want to explore the Ancient Orchid City Ruins!" Nie Li spoke confidently.

All the people near Chen Linjian sneered as they stared at Nie Li and thought that he was shamelessly boasting and overestimating his prowess! There was no way he could have read all the books in the entire library.

Meanwhile, Alan raised his brow upon hearing that statement.

'Just what kind of thing is this Temporal Demon Spirit Book. I know that Nie Li spent millions of years in that book. Doesn't that book just contain Inscription Patterns, Alchemy Techniques, and Cultivation Techniques? Why does it contain the worthless books from the Glory City's library? Is it one of its abilities to gather all the books within a realm?'

'Whatever. I will understand its abilities once I acquire it.'

Meanwhile, Chen Linjian had asked Nie Li a couple of questions regarding the Ancient Orchid City Ruins.

Unsurprisingly, Nie Li answered all those questions and gave a thorough information regarding the Ancient Orchid City Ruins. Nie Li managed to convince Chen Linjian that he was necessary for this exploration!

Chen Linjian soon informed Nie Li of the timing and left.

Alan was soon lost in thought, 'It's not surprising that Nie Li managed to convince Chen Linjian. But how did Nie Li know that Chen Linjian was planning to explore the Ancient Orchid City Ruins? He shouldn't have any connection with Chen Linjian's group. The only explanation is that he had heard about it in his previous life.'

"Ah well. It's time to meet Xiao Ning'er," Alan whispered as he left the location.

Today was the last day of treatment for Xiao Ning'er. After this, she could continue her cultivation.