Chapter 733 — Stealing Knowledge
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Though Tire herself often came across as rather unreliable, at least this time her advice struck Gao Yang as quite dependable.
Even if the "Ultimate Book" really was a relic of some ancient civilization long since lost, those dragons who made their fortune by safeguarding others' property and then waiting for the owners to die out probably knew of its origins, too. They might even be able to dig an intact copy out of their vaults...
To be honest, Gao Yang still felt rather guilty about accidentally wrecking the Ultimate Book.
After returning to Cecil Palace, he immediately contacted that senior agent lady through the Mithril Ring.
And just as expected, the blue dragon lady appeared before him in less than thirty minutes, as punctual and swift in answering as ever.
"The Mithril Vault is pleased to serve you," Mei Heng Ponia said, standing before Gao Yang, her features veiled by a pale violet gauze, only her slightly curved eyes betraying her smile. "This time, do you need to deposit or retrieve something, or consult about our services, or... express delivery again?"
"Never mind that for now," Gao Yang waved his hand, unable to resist asking a question he had long wanted to ask. "Why are you always able to get here so fast, as if you live right next door to me? There's no historic event for you to observe right now, so don't you have anything else to do?"
Mei Heng's professional smile seemed to stiffen for an instant, but when he looked again it was only an illusion; her smile remained as gentle as a spring breeze. "You are a key client of the Mithril Vault, so of course you receive extra attention. But this time, my being near you really is a coincidence. Please do not worry, my work will not be delayed. Every employee of the Mithril Vault is dutiful."
Looking into Mei Heng's steady, trustworthy eyes, Gao Yang could only believe her. Still, he could not help sizing her up and down a few more times. "I have another question, and it may be a bit rude, but is that the only outfit you own?"
Even in this biting winter cold, Mei Heng still wore that signature violet gauze dress with its faint hint of allure. In the past Gao Yang had never paid it much mind, but today icicles were hanging from the streetlamps in the city, and nearly everyone he saw was in winter clothing—everyone except Kamael and Niguxi, the Egg Lord—so seeing this agent lady before him now, the incongruity was especially glaring.
Mei Heng probably had not expected Gao Yang's questions today to be so pointed either; she froze for a moment at the words, then managed a somewhat stiff smile. "...You should know that I am a dragon. To me, this human form is merely for convenience in moving through human society. I... am not particularly keen on adorning my human form."
"I see," Gao Yang nodded. "Sorry, those questions were rather rude."
"It's all right. Treat it as idle chat between friends; I don't mind," Mei Heng said with a smile and a shake of her head. "So, what brings you to summon me today?"
"You could call it a consultation. We recently came into possession of something, but no one knows its origins. Still, I thought that if anyone did, it would be the dragons, with their long history... perhaps you could help."
"Thank you for your trust, but I must warn you in advance: dragons may know a little more than most, but we do not know everything, and we cannot tell you everything either," Mei Heng said, a flicker of curiosity surfacing in her eyes. "So... what exactly is this thing?"
"A book, but it isn't here. You will have to come with me," Gao Yang stood up and gestured for Mei Heng to follow. "I'll tell you on the way how we came by it..."