Returning Library Books

"Xu Zuhui, it's been a while," said the Librarian once I stepped on the entrance pad. I hadn't needed to notify the admin hall—Core Disciples and Grand Elders could visit the True Library as they pleased. "I can tell you've learned all the techniques you borrowed, are you here to return them?" 

"Yes, but I also need to speak with you." 

"Hmm? I dunno…people don't just speak with me. I guess maybe I could, but you'll need to say the magic word first." 

I gave an exasperated look to nothing in particular, though I was confident he could see it. "Do you mean please, or Sun Xiaolong?" 

In the next moment, I found myself in a place I recognized as the sitting room of Sun Xiaolong's manor. "Was it really necessary to warp me to the Tower's 100th floor?"