General readers might not grasp the intricacies of this complex narrative, but to him, it feels like a refreshing drizzle.
It contains calculations involving the weight, gravity, and movement of stars, which seems very meaningful.
These concepts confirmed some mysteries from the Chaotic Star Technique he had obtained, allowing many of Zhang Jian's confusions to clear up.
As he delved deeper, he comprehended part of the celestial mysteries concerning starlight. At this moment, his gaze seemed to sparkle with starlight, as he became wholly absorbed; unnoticed, strands of celestial light appeared behind him, moving around him in response to his insights.
This starlight leaped with a chilling aura.
It resonated with the heavens and earth!
Minute streaks of starlight seemed to descend from the sky, piercing through the glazed windows of the South Study, landing on his body and transforming into streaks of electricity that entered his physique. Behind him, countless starlights intertwined, forming peculiar star maps, each bearing an illusion of a star, resembling the earth, creatures under the sea, and beasts in the sky.
The Dragon Roar Sword beside him resonated without wind, naturally flying out, passing through the starlight, occasionally evolving into scenes of birds flying, playing, and hunting.
Other times like fish in water, battling rapid currents.
Other times like terrestrial beasts, fiercely battling.
After a while of such engagement, Zhang Jian slowly opened his eyes, the starlight above his head gradually dissipating, with the sword returning to its sheath.
A subtle star dust flew around him, causing a slight tremor, accompanied by sounds like continuous firecrackers, as streaks of starlight oozed from his body, carrying some gray impurities.
"Reading good books is like savoring Jade Dew, with a lingering aftertaste!"
Zhang Jian felt this deeply in his heart.
He also noticed a unique fullness and richness in his magical power during this process. It seemed that his Golden Liquid Jade Spring was refined several times, leaving no hollowness.
Zhang Jian, somewhat familiar with this, did not ponder over it much.
If immersing himself in the ocean of books naturally led him to Core Formation the next moment, he wouldn't be surprised at all.
His mindset seemed utterly transformed with the understanding of the truths of heaven and earth.
The brilliance in his eyes appeared vast and profound, like the heavens.
Feeling gratified, his interest heightened, and after studying the Starlight Celestial Theory thoroughly, he slowly put it down.
Soon after, he found a Daoist classic called the Supreme Inquiry Scripture, reading it with relish.
Although this Supreme Inquiry Scripture seemed less substantial than the Starlight Celestial Theory, it contained soothing and mind-calming scriptures. After chanting them, he vaguely gained more understanding about the soul and Divine Thought.
His Divine Thought became sharper!
His enthusiasm surged.
"Scholar Zhang, I've brought you some food!"
A gentle voice in his ear snapped Zhang Jian out of his immersion.
At this moment he was dressed in a blue official robe, his entire being radiating an inexplicable glow, making him appear ethereal and transcendent standing in the sunlight.
This astonished the petty official in the blue-black uniform standing in front of him.
Zhang Jian had long noticed the petty official's arrival and smiled.
"Oh, it's Xiaolin, just leave it there!"
He casually placed the book in his hand on the table in front of him, his eyes meeting the petty official in front of him.
The petty official, named Lin Dong, was one of the two errand officials in the government office, also holding the title of Scholar.
Lately, Zhang Jian found his diligent service quite satisfactory.
"Such warm eyes, Scholar Zhang's gaze resembles that of a saint in the temple…"
The petty official raised his eyes, surprised, feeling as if Zhang Jian's gaze made all his internal anxieties and pressures disappear, reinvigorating him.
But then he slightly trembled, lowered his head, placed the tray on the table, bowed slightly, and slowly retreated.
Facing Zhang Jian's gaze, he felt a sense of inadequacy!
"The food in the government office isn't too bad!"
Zhang Jian looked at the small dishes on the tray, picked up a pair of bamboo chopsticks, and took small bites, a smile in his eyes.
Having already reached Divination Foundation Establishment, he could replenish his energy with his magical power.
Eating wasn't a necessity.
However, he kept this habit.
Recently, he found a few ancient texts on Eating and Absorbing Qi in the study and planned to delve deeper into them.
This way, he could enjoy the food and explore cultivation benefits from it—two birds with one stone.
At this moment, Zhang Jian's hand paused, as he looked out of the South Study, hearing footsteps approaching.
The footsteps were heavy, carrying a frightening malignant energy and bloodlust.
A moment later, the gateway of the Study Room Jiazi seemed entirely shadowed by the sun as a burly figure with a stern face walked in.
He donned Profound Ink Armor, with a cold-resistant white cloak draped over him, his gaze piercingly sharp.
He first glanced at Zhang Jian who was eating, then looked around, striding to the bookshelf, directly perusing the classics, only to then frown tightly.
Observing, Zhang Jian silently speculated while steadily eating his meal.
"May I ask if this is the Study Room Jiazi?"
Just then, a deeply masculine and vigorous voice reached Zhang Jian's ears.
The young man in armor had somehow appeared in front of Zhang Jian, his steps noiseless like a phantom.
Zhang Jian, already aware, didn't put down his bowl and chopsticks, his mouth still full of food, puffing his cheeks as he replied.
"This is indeed the Study Room Jiazi!"
Hearing this, the young officer frowned slightly, appearing puzzled, and glanced curiously at the civil official before him.
This civil official wasn't afraid of him?
He could continue eating under his gaze!
"General An, please wait!"
At this moment, a hurried figure appeared from the South Study's entrance, an official in a green robe, faintly sweating. Upon seeing Zhang Jian, he first saluted.
"Scholar Zhang!"
Then made a gesture of respect before the young officer, laughing bitterly.
"General An, you've made a mistake; Study Room Jiazi in the North Study isn't here, it's on the other side!"
Upon hearing these words, the young officer nodded, immediately turning to leave. Yet he cast a sidelong glance at Zhang Jian, who was still eating, his eyes showing some strange light before turning to leave.
"A General with the surname An?"
Watching the young military officer leave, Zhang Jian was somewhat surprised. With his extraordinarily sensitive Divine Thought, he sensed that this young officer was a Body Refining Grandmaster, with a body like a furnace, his blood as thick as mercury, profound and powerful.
One step further and he would be akin to a Cultivator at the Divination Foundation Establishment level with magical power.
This was the first time he had seen such a young military officer.
Such an identity could only be significant, as he had access to the restricted area of the Imperial Palace's South Study.
Names of court generals flashed in his mind, with not many bearing the surname An. Fitting this profile was only General An Ruming, a border army officer recently transferred.
This was a newly risen young officer in the military, a leader among young military officers, recently transferred back to Haojing. It's said that Emperor Jingwu intended for him to command the newly formed Divine Strategy Army.
Zhang Jian quickly put this matter aside, preparing to root himself in the South Study, devoting himself to work.
He had the time now.
Recently, his 'good colleagues' didn't hassle him as per their original plans; instead, they worked with fervor, actively and diligently.
Zhang Jian thought he was the one being pushed to exhaustion, not them?
This forced him to put in more effort, working during breaks, taking on part of the compilation of the Daqian Complete Book.
However, his actions caused Chen Xiuming and others to complain bitterly.
Their orders were to not end their workday 'earlier' than Zhang Jian!
If Zhang Jian was so diligent, that was intolerable!
But one day, Zhang Jian's almost monotonous routine temporarily paused.
The Sports and Arts College was given a two-day holiday.
The reason was that the rebellion suppression army in the Southern Provinces, after nearly a year of siege, finally captured the rebel army leader, Little Ming King Changli of Shanyang County!
Currently, the rebel leader is being escorted to the capital, awaiting court trial.