At that moment, the two formed two extremes.
Li Wenli stood in the center of the cave, eyes closed, releasing Wind Power to probe for any secret passages nearby.
Meanwhile, Bai Junjun shouldered the heavy task of searching through the pile of Jewels for any clues.
This string of pearls wasn’t round enough, those Jade beads were not transparent enough, the gold bars seemed rather flimsy, and the pearl hairpin was a bit out of fashion...
As she was picking and choosing, Bai Junjun’s attention was drawn to a bow.
She moved the Jewels covering it and revealed a small golden bow.
The bow was particularly stunning, a gaudy affair with gleaming gold and Ruby inlays at both ends, and a row of Emeralds at the precise point.
Bai Junjun tucked it under her arm and continued searching when she quickly found a box of Arrow feathers beneath. At first glance, one could tell they were meant to go with the bow and arrows.
The Arrow feathers were made of pure gold, each with gemstones encrusted on the fletching, impossibly beautiful.
Just then, Li Wenli had barely opened his eyes when he looked up to see Bai Junjun, utterly entranced by the nearly blinding bow and arrows, drooling.
Li Wenli frowned silently: "All flash and no substance."
"?" Bai Junjun glanced at him confusedly: "What’s it to you?"
"I’m afraid you’ll barely make it outside before you’re robbed of that bow, and even if no one robs you, they’ll be hoping to be struck by those arrows."
After all, with the golden feathers, if it were him, he’d surely try for a touch-and-go, then take off running with the Golden Arrows.
Having heard him out, Bai Junjun began to feel less affection for the bow and arrows.
She quietly set the bow aside to continue her search, but the carelessly tossed bow and arrows accidentally hit a prone skeleton.
The fragile, wind-eroded skeleton collapsed, revealing a wooden box that had been under its body.
Bai Junjun curiously picked up the wooden box, which was square and solid like a pillow, with no visible seams.
But armed with the original owner’s memories, she knew this was a Luban Box that ancient people used to store confidential documents.
This box had no lock and no seams; one must find the hidden mechanism to open it.
Bai Junjun’s fingers gently caressed the wood until she found a small irregularity, and by gently pushing the small wooden strip, she opened the first layer of the box.
Within this hidden compartment was a leather journal.
Just as Li Wenli was criticizing Bai Junjun, she made a significant discovery the next moment.
He touched his nose awkwardly, attributing it to the young lady’s exceptional luck.
Bai Junjun discovered that the journal was written in a script that was a thousand years old, a niche writing system... Although she claimed to be the World’s Number One Talent Girl, she couldn’t understand it.
Li Wenli extended his hand, indicating that he wanted a look.
"Can you understand it?" Bai Junjun doubted.
She was the World’s Number One Talent Girl, and she couldn’t understand it; could this sickly boy who was often bullied at the Imperial College comprehend it?
Li Wenli sneered: "Oh proud and haughty lady, let me show you the meaning of hidden depth."
As he spoke, Li Wenli took the leather journal and began to read fluently.
Bai Junjun couldn’t help but admire: "Impressive indeed; this Li Wenli is quite admirable."
Needless to say, Bai Junjun was talking about the real Li Wenli, never imagining that this ill boy could be so broadly and deeply learned.
Back in the Imperial Capital, had he shown even a hint of talent, perhaps the original owner wouldn’t have completely ignored him, right?
Thinking back on the Ninth Prince’s appearance, his handsomeness was authentic but somewhat soulless. In contrast, Li Wenli’s visage was more appealing.