Lord of Mysterious Wizard-Chapter 1148 - 97: Hidden Books

Tang Qi watched "Lonely Bond" making rather dramatic motions. Although this T-Rex, reduced to just a skeleton, had no eyes, as an extraordinary creature, it naturally possessed an extraordinary perception.

It immediately sensed that this new visitor might be quite clever and had already figured something out.

However, it didn't plan to stand up right away, pretending not to notice Tang Qi's gaze and continued to ramble on about its story.

The little short arms were still trying hard to support its chin, speaking in a tone filled with guilty mumbling:

"I'm a guide, I provide services for the library, but the compensation is pitifully low, visitors can't hurt me."

"I'm just too lonely. Every visitor never comes back to see me after truly entering the library. One by one, they're too heartless... Alas, as the most handsome Tyrannosaurus, does the great Lonely Bond truly deserve not to have a female T-Rex as a mate?"

"I hope the next visitor is..."

Tang Qi fully understood Lonely Bond's feelings. After all, this T-Rex's name even carried the word for loneliness.

Seizing the opportunity to vent and lament was also quite normal.

But unfortunately, Tang Qi indeed didn't have much time to waste days here, which wouldn't be wise.

However, considering the library's rules, Lonely Bond was indeed a "worker" among them, and Tang Qi couldn't take any action that would harm it.

But if Bond thought this way, that Tang Qi would yield, he was obviously wrong.

Tang Qi first looked at the portal ahead that seemed like the gate of some museum, with corresponding information fragments leaking out.

"One of the billion entrances to the real library, decorated by its guardian [Lonely Bond] into the style of the museum it is most familiar with. Visitors can push it open with any force, even with a mind, but it might cause the gatekeeper to develop slacking thoughts."

"It might refuse to introduce the library's areas, facilities, or some necessary matters to the visitors. Tens of thousands of years ago, this was originally not allowed until a certain administrator added this rule, and thus the situation changed."

These two fragments made Tang Qi have the impulse to call out the administrator who added the rule for a good exchange.

At the same time, he had a premonition that there might be many such rules.

After twitching his mouth a few times, Tang Qi directly came in front of Bond, seemingly curious, and asked, "Do you guides have a holiday?"

Though interrupted, which made it quite dissatisfied, after all, it was its only remaining "listener," Bond thought it should cherish.

So it smacked its mouth pitiably and answered, "Yes, but pitifully few."

"We get a hundred-year vacation for every nine hundred portals we open and nine hundred visitors we receive. If we choose to vacation within the library, the vacation can be slightly extended."

"And the reward?"

Tang Qi did not give Bond a chance to continue rambling and directly asked.

The reward was clearly another heartache for Bond, which it couldn't wait to complain about: "Yes, but even more pitifully low."

"Originally, when they brought me over from the museum, they said they'd give me a job that I'd never lose, and grant me a long lifespan."

"It sounded very beautiful, but now I'm just a skeleton, unable to taste the delicious flavor of flesh nor enjoy the thrill of the hunt. And most importantly, I can't find another soul-mate with me..."

Seeing Bond about to loop back, Tang Qi sharply interjected, "Do you know Trickster Town?"

With a swift motion, the soul flames lit up in Bond's empty eye sockets.

It was very eager, excitedly said: "Of course, it's a magical place, the Gods' Playground. Although not as magical as the library, it's also a great place to go."

"I've actually applied many times, but my [story] is always rejected, saying it's too thin, with no highlights other than the mating dance. If the great Bond ever finds out who the master of that lousy little town is, I'd definitely find a way to get back at them..."

Tang Qi felt a bit helpless; this T-Rex had an extraordinary ability to prattle on.

Not guiding further, Tang Qi tapped on its little short arms and directly said:

"I am the master of Trickster Town."

"If you inform me when your vacation starts, you might be invited once."

"In Trickster Town, you'll be the main character, and you'll have a story that makes your dreams come true. But the prerequisite is..."

"Whoosh"

Before Tang Qi could finish his words, the skeleton dragon, which had been lying there shamelessly, got up with incredible agility.

It ran quickly on its remaining bony leg, its tail wagging side to side, directly knocking that still-diligently flipping "Library Rules Complete Edition" askew, initially trying to push the portal open with its two short arms. Upon realizing it couldn't reach, it directly used its skull to push the vintage door open.

Brilliant and dazzling radiance poured in. The next moment, Tang Qi found himself in an immensely large hall that seemed to possess only black and white shades.

At his feet, it felt like the center of the world.

Surrounding him were endless "bookshelves," various types of bookshelves, all connected to the sky, and the top could not be seen with the naked eye. The same number of countless paths together formed a giant web that seemed to fill the universe, allowing any visitor to appear before any position of any bookshelf.

And the number of bookshelves, just a rough glance, was endless.

As if there were simply no edges, these bookshelves, like "giant structures," stretched on continuously, extending deep into the universe.

Apart from the bookshelves, Tang Qi first saw a large number of non-repeating tools for moving or taking books, including activated ladders, silver skateboards, transmission arrays, ghost tools, mind servants... everything imaginable.

The visitors using them were equally shocking.

Humans?

No, Tang Qi's first glance barely caught a few humans.

Everywhere he looked were outlier beings.

Some of them were originally here, while others flashed in through unknown means.

Before Tang Qi could take a few more glances, the head of Lonely Bond approached him, and this time Tang Qi saw a rare pleasing intention in the soul flames jumping within its eye sockets, which made Tang Qi a bit regretful for not "bribing" earlier, as he actually wasted quite a bit of time.

To make up for it, Tang Qi quickly said, "Mr. Bond, perform your duties as a guide, and you will receive an invitation during your vacation."

"Alright, great Master of Weird Town."

The Tyrannosaurus, gratified with the promise, suddenly became incredibly obedient. It raised its body, stood beside Tang Qi, extended its short arms, summoned a "silver skateboard" over ten meters long, and randomly chose a path, starting a tour with Tang Qi.

Instantly leaving that central hall, Tang Qi saw only "bookshelves" before his eyes.

But not all, just about three or so bookshelves filled his vision.

Each one looked like a vast "Future Building," and once approached, one would discover that each building had a different form.

For instance, at this moment, the one closest to Tang Qi.

It looked like it was transformed by an Ancient Tree Man, its branches, leaves, gaps... turned into various sized "grids," even the smallest could accommodate a large house, and the largest could host a small island, seemingly all storage places for books.

This special bookshelf already had several visitors.

Not far in front of Tang Qi, within a certain grid, an individual whose species was unknown, with a large head, ample bosom, and only covering its lower humanoid form with some kind of beast hide, was seated on a black reef, surrounded by a manifestation of tsunami and storm, yet not at all affecting its reading.

It was incredibly focused, seemingly merging with the reef beneath it, never to move again.

The grid apparently had some functions, such as being able to materialize any environment and eavesdrop on interference.

But this reader did not activate the shielding, allowing Tang Qi to see from a distance that it was reading a book called "Whale Song," with a blue cover and pages.

As Tang Qi withdrew his gaze, another reader happened to pass by, a special "Angel."

There was no clothing on its body, only covered by grey scales, with wings stained with red spots on its back, its head resembling some kind of parrot, and a grey-red halo constant above its head.

Both its arms and legs were half cut.

It held a worn-out but divinity-emitting "oil lamp" in its mouth, flying to not far from Tang Qi, attempting to enter a certain grid.

But it seemed to have some difficulties, yet before Tang Qi could inquire if it needed help.

Accompanied by a rustling sound, a special creature composed of bark and leaves, having numerous arms, a blurred face, and several eyeballs crawled over.

As it appeared, Lonely Bond's introduction sounded.

"The little thing's name is 'Duodurot,' the accompanying species of this bookshelf, also its organizer, every bookshelf has different organizers, primarily responsible for organizing books, clearing dust, to keep the bookshelf in optimal condition."

"They also respond to the reader's summoning, providing help as much as possible, including opening pathways for you, finding any book you want from this bookshelf, even paging for you, and so on."

"According to rule number 365971, harming or killing them is considered a provocation to the library, and will lead to expulsion."

"They like being praised, say a few more words of praise, and there's a chance they will provide more help within their authority, such as actively finding the [Hidden Books] for you, which is a favorite surprise for readers, something some boring individuals often do is looking for hidden books everywhere."

...

While Bond was introducing, the little thing deftly helped the Grey Angel open up the grid, and while the Angel was passing through.

A light screen popped out from the grid, displaying all the books stored within.

Tang Qi tried his best to lower his gaze, but still couldn't see the bottom.

And just from this glance, he instinctively noticed several books whose mere titles sparked his interest.

ps: First update, staying up late to write today... an event is being held in the book review area, creating "All Spirits Above Boundless Mystery," specific requirements can be seen, very easy to participate, with Qidian Coin rewards.