The Nie Sect might be as book-focused as the Lan Sect, but his library is still extensive. Huaisang thinks it might take him at least a few years to read all the books therein, if not decades. He hopes he won't be at war that long. It's a very good offer. Very affordable, from Huaisang's point of view. "Please elaborate."

There's a tap at the door, distracting Huaisang, and a pair of servants enter carrying trays. The trays are set down in front of Huaisang, plenty of food for two and plenty of wine as well. Thanking the servants, Huaisang reaches first for the wine, waiting for them to leave and then helping himself to the food while he waits for Doul to lay out his plan.