Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Qinghe hadn't come to work these past few days.
After she had offered up the *Innate Longevity* manual in an exchange, Qin Yang had reluctantly rewarded her with an Innate Elixir Pill.
'After all, I'd already seen it. I'm not the type to take things for free. She was due a breakthrough, so I had to give it to her!'
'That girl is probably off in some corner, desperately grinding away now.'
'Still, this is for the best. It saves her the trouble of looking for me, and I get some peace and quiet.'
As dusk fell that day, the last rays of sunlight slanted into the library.
With an hour left until closing time, Qin Yang yawned, put away his small slacking stool, and went to the Steward's office door.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—
"Come in!"
The Steward's voice came from within. Qin Yang pushed the door open and entered.
"Qin Yang? What are you doing here?"
