Chapter 51

Since mastering the "Empty Hands Spell," everything became much easier. Xiao Zhan looked at the pile of sword art manuals on the ground and was eagerly anticipating how Xiao Mi would transcribe them. The memory technique she used earlier was impressive, and he wondered how she would handle the transcription.

The manuals to be transcribed were not just a few but thousands. Transcribing so many manuals alone would be a daunting task.

Xiao Mi's method of transcribing was unique. She didn't need to use her hands; instead, she used incantations, just as before. Her star-like eyes sparkled, and her fair, delicate hands drew patterns in the air. At the same time, she chanted softly. Suddenly, the pile of sword art manuals, which had been stacked like a mountain, rose into the air and quickly surrounded her.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle..."

Soon, all the sword art manuals began to flip through themselves. Even with Xiao Zhan's current eyesight, he couldn't see the content inside. A book would open and close in the time it took to drink a sip of water, and the entire mountain of manuals was flipped through in the time it took to drink a cup of tea.

After the manuals were flipped through, Xiao Mi changed her incantation, and the manuals that had been circling her flew back to their original place. Seeing Xiao Mi finish, Xiao Zhan hurriedly asked, "Xiao Mi, what are you doing?"

Xiao Mi smiled slightly and said, "Naturally, I'm memorizing the content of each manual."

Xiao Zhan was pleasantly surprised and said, "So many manuals, and you remembered them all in such a short time?"

Xiao Mi nodded with a smile and said, "This incantation is called the 'Ultimate Memorization Spell.' It was created by my previous master. With it, a lot of time can be saved."

Xiao Zhan was excited and said, "A mountain of manuals, and you remembered them all in the time it took to drink a cup of tea. Such speed is incredibly time-saving. If we had this ability in our previous lives, exams would have been a breeze. Since this incantation is so powerful, can I master it with my current abilities?"

Xiao Mi nodded and said, "Any mage can use this incantation, but it is very draining on mental energy. Most people can't achieve Xiao Mi's speed."

Xiao Zhan was delighted and said, "Great! My mental energy is naturally far superior to that of ordinary people. This incantation is like it was tailor-made for me. With it, thousands or even tens of thousands of manuals will no longer be a problem."

With all the sword art manuals memorized, the next step was transcription. As Xiao Mi continued to chant the incantation, blank sheets of paper and ink flew up. Xiao Zhan watched as the ink, under the influence of the incantation, formed characters on the blank pages, leaving him speechless. "Wow! What kind of magic is this? It's incredible!"

However, this time, the process took longer than memorization, about half an hour. But even this speed left Xiao Zhan amazed. He randomly picked up a manual and opened it, only to find that it looked as if it had not just been transcribed. He couldn't believe it and quickly chanted the "Empty Hands Spell," causing the original manual to fly from the shelf into his hands. Upon careful comparison, he found no difference at all, leaving him speechless.

Whether it was the characters or the pages, they were identical. This was the best counterfeit in the world!

"Xiao Mi, what incantation did you use just now? It's indistinguishable from the original."

"Copy Spell."

"Xiao Mi, do you really need to be so meticulous? Just a copy would be fine. I won't use it for anything else."

"Xiao Mi's work is always top-notch. I can't cut corners," Xiao Mi said proudly, her face lifted.

Xiao Zhan secretly despised her for being so proud of a counterfeit.

With the "Copy Spell," "Ultimate Memorization Spell," and "Empty Hands Spell," the next steps were simple. Xiao Zhan used the "Empty Hands Spell" to select the sword art manuals, while Xiao Mi used the "Ultimate Memorization Spell" and "Copy Spell" to transcribe them.

Working together, they spent the entire morning transcribing all the sword art manuals in the room. According to Xiao Mi, they had transcribed no fewer than ten thousand manuals. Xiao Zhan was amazed by this feat.

After clearing out the room, Xiao Zhan sent Xiao Mi back to the ring and moved on to the next room. To avoid trouble, he tried to avoid transcribing in rooms where others were present, choosing only empty rooms for his work.

The refinement of the sword heart is best achieved by mastering the essence of ten thousand sword techniques. Xiao Zhan naturally wanted to practice the strongest techniques. Previously, he had worried about learning and mastering ten thousand sword techniques, but now he found that memorizing them all was not as difficult as he thought, which made him more ambitious.

This busy work continued for three days. Aunt Yan delivered meals on time, and during this period, Xiao Zhan stayed in the library. The transcription of tens of thousands of manuals consumed a lot of ink and paper, and the stock in the martial arts pavilion was quickly depleted. Xiao Zhan had to ask Clan Leader Yan Yan to prepare more.

Yan Yan was very puzzled by the rapid consumption of paper and asked Xiao Zhan for an explanation. Unable to avoid it, Xiao Zhan demonstrated how he found, memorized, and copied the manuals. The scene was so shocking that Yan Yan was left speechless and in awe.

During this time, some events occurred that made Xiao Zhan quite pleased. Besides him, ten others entered the martial arts pavilion, seven of whom were women. As Xiao Zhan moved between the rooms, he naturally encountered them.

The people of the Zhan Clan were born with a curse that reduced their fertility. However, Xiao Zhan's curse had been removed by Xiao Mi, causing the women to be more attracted to him, with the probability of falling in love at first sight being ten or even a hundred times higher than normal. After the first day, the seven women launched a fierce and passionate offensive, displaying their charm and beauty, making the other three men extremely jealous.

On the fourth day in the martial arts pavilion, after clearing out the last room of sword art manuals, Xiao Zhan left the room feeling very satisfied. Over three days, he had made significant gains, with no fewer than a hundred thousand sword art manuals in his ring. This number was after Xiao Mi's selection, removing many lower-tier or similar manuals.

The Zhan Clan, being the strongest clan in the Tianyuan world, had existed for hundreds of thousands of years, with countless martial arts manuals. A hundred thousand might seem exaggerated, but compared to the vast total, it was just a drop in the ocean, insignificant.

Just as Xiao Zhan left the library feeling satisfied, he encountered a young girl in a pink dress, exceptionally charming and alluring. Seeing Xiao Zhan, she smiled brightly and ran over, saying happily, "Brother Xiao, Nian Ran finally found you."

This girl was named Qin Nian Ran, a few days younger than Xiao Zhan. She was the top performer in the competition. Not only was she very beautiful, with a pair of captivating eyes, but she was also a true genius. At her young age, her cultivation had reached the Ninth Heaven of the Innate Realm, a talent that made Xiao Zhan feel quite embarrassed.

Seeing the beautiful girl approach, Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "Nian Ran, you seem so happy. What do you need from your brother?"

Qin Nian Ran pouted and said, "Brother Xiao is so mean. Can't Nian Ran just come to see you without a reason?"

Her expression and voice made Xiao Zhan's bones turn to jelly. He couldn't help but swallow, thinking, "This girl, so young, is already so alluring. She's a little demon. When she grows up, she'll be a real troublemaker."

Regaining his composure, Xiao Zhan said seriously, "Have you chosen your manuals?"

Qin Nian Ran stepped forward, wrapped her arm around Xiao Zhan's, and pressed her mature chest against him. Her face turned slightly red, and she giggled, "With Brother Xiao raiding the martial arts pavilion, Nian Ran can just borrow the manuals from you in the future. There's no need to choose them myself. Will Brother Xiao lend them to Nian Ran?"

Feeling the softness pressing against his arm, Xiao Zhan's thoughts wavered. Although her chest was not as developed as the Xue sisters', it was already quite formed and shapely. He couldn't help but admire how early the women of the Zhan Clan developed, not only being well-endowed but also knowing how to attract men. His heart raced, and his gaze was drawn to Qin Nian Ran's alluring eyes and flushed face, finding her incredibly tempting.

Xiao Zhan's heart raced, and his blood surged. Feeling guilty, he averted his gaze and said, "I transcribed no fewer than ten thousand manuals. As long as Nian Ran wants to borrow them, she can do so at any time."

Seeing Xiao Zhan's reaction, Qin Nian Ran's eyes sparkled with joy, and she blushed, saying, "Brother Xiao is so good to Nian Ran!"

Her bashful and affectionate expression made Xiao Zhan's heart race wildly, and he longed to embrace her and kiss her passionately. However, he didn't act, knowing that his feelings for her were purely lustful, not love. He changed the topic to discuss cultivation.

Soon, the other six women and the other young people who had come to the martial arts pavilion gathered in the hall. Tian Qing looked at Xiao Zhan and Qin Nian Ran, who were holding hands, and said enviously, "Brother is really popular with women. On the first day, he won the hearts of the most beautiful women of our generation."

Xiao Zhan was curious and asked, "What about the other six?"

Tian Qing was also curious and said, "Brother, didn't you know what happened yesterday evening?"

Xiao Zhan was surprised and asked, "What happened?"

Tian Qing glanced at Qin Nian Ran, who was still holding Xiao Zhan's arm, and said jealously, "Yesterday evening, the seven of them had a duel by the lake. The winner could stay by Brother's side, while the losers had to leave the martial arts pavilion immediately."

No way, they actually had a duel for me. This feels strange.

Xiao Zhan turned to Qin Nian Ran, who stuck out her tongue and blushed. Rubbing his nose, Xiao Zhan said, "It seems you're about to leave the martial arts pavilion."

Tian Qing laughed and said, "We only have three days, unlike Brother, who can come anytime."

Tian Ao, impatient, said, "It's getting late. The people who came to pick us up should be here. Let's go."

Seeing them about to leave, Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "You go ahead. I have something to do."

Qin Nian Ran asked, "What else does Brother Xiao need to do?"

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "I need to check the fourth floor. You don't need to wait for me."

Qin Nian Ran said pitifully, "Brother Xiao, Nian Ran wants to stay with you."

Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "You can only stay for three days. Don't break the rules. Wait for me in the valley."

Qin Nian Ran said reluctantly, "Brother Xiao, please come back soon. Nian Ran will wait for you."

Soon, the four of them left the martial arts pavilion, disappearing from Xiao Zhan's sight. Sighing, he headed to the fourth floor.