It's undeniable that everyone has fantasies!
It's just that reality doesn't allow it!
Anyone with eyes can see that there must be profound martial arts behind the Foundation Building Fist Technique. Xiao Ning, who taught the technique, has already stated that if anyone masters it, they can come to him to become his disciple.
Why become an apprentice? Of course, it's to learn more advanced martial arts!
Now, this opportunity is right in front of us!
Many people are tempted!
They may be tired of their mundane lives, yearn for the world of martial arts, or simply want to show off.
Now, their only similarity is that they are both diligently practicing the Foundation Building Fist, striving to achieve mastery as soon as possible and become Xiao Ning's disciples.
Xiao Ning had some guesses about all of this.
After passing on the boxing technique, he no longer took it to heart.
"Master, according to Da Mi's investigation, your country's high-ranking officials have learned about your uploading of the fist technique. Would you like to know their countermeasures?"
The sound of rice came from the Bluetooth earphones.
"I don't want to know, and you shouldn't tell me!"
Without even thinking, Xiao Ning shook her head and refused.
The videos are still playing normally online and have not been blocked or taken down. I haven't seen anyone contacting me either. It's obvious that the higher-ups are tacitly approving of this.
So, is it necessary to know exactly what they said?
As long as you know the meat tastes good, there's no need to learn how to butcher a pig.
"Dami, how's your creation going?"
He didn't want to talk about high-level issues, so he changed the subject.
"Master, it has been uploaded for three days, with 30,000 words updated. Currently, there are 1,271 total favorites, 514 recommendation votes, and 157 comments. It ranks first in the urban category on the newcomer list and second on the weekly newcomer list."
Dami was very happy about what was being discussed, and her tone was light and cheerful.
"Oh? Not bad at all, you're even ranked second! The new author list is supposed to be for new authors before they sign a contract, right? So the question is, who's at the top? They're even more impressive than you, Dami, this AI?"
Upon hearing what Dami said, Xiao Ning's eyes lit up, and he asked with great interest.
"The top-selling book is called 'Thirty Years of Demon Slaying in the Demon Slayer Division,' written by Ergeng. It's only been two days since it was released, and its sales have skyrocketed! DaMi is just about to ask the master if we should use some tricks?"
Rice's words revealed a hint of anger, which could be seen as making her increasingly human.
"No need. Normal competition is fine. There's no need to resort to underhanded tactics. Besides, such methods are too despicable and would only tarnish our reputation!"
Xiao Ning thought for a moment, then shook her head and declined Da Mi's offer.
After all, writing wasn't his main job; he just wanted to give Da Mi something to do and, incidentally, test an idea he had in mind. There was no need to resort to underhanded tactics.
However, this newcomer's performance was so outstanding that it surpassed even the AI, DaMi, suggesting that its background is definitely not simple.
A thought struck him, and he asked, "Dami, who's this Ergeng? I suspect he's some big shot using an alternate account; he definitely doesn't seem like a complete newbie!"
Having read books for many years, Xiao Ning naturally got to know some online novel authors, such as the level 5 big shots Xiong Er, Tan Huan Ban Xiang, and Wang Gongzi Zai Nian, as well as some veteran authors like Tian Di Da Ren, and the newly popular San Se Bei Nai Cha, etc.
From them, Xiao Ning learned some inside information about online novel authors.
Many authors may become famous overnight with just one book, becoming a level 5 author with their first book, and then continue to rise in popularity, eventually becoming a legend the following year.
Some people, after one book becomes a hit, then a series of flops, leaving them questioning their existence!
It's not just ordinary authors; even top-tier and platinum-level authors have failed. The most famous example is a platinum-level author named Writing Board, who became a sensation in the online literature world more than a decade ago with his novel "Zhang Sanfeng's Journey to Another World."
However, in June 2020, he started a new book called "The Fifth Catastrophe," but he devoted himself to writing it. So far, he has written 1.57 million words, but the number of people who have collected his work is less than 3,000.
Therefore, many powerful players at level 5 and above are afraid to release new books.
Even when starting a new book, I use an alternate account.
If it fails, just cut it; it won't affect the reputation of your main account anyway.
If the new book becomes a hit, then ask the editor to merge the pseudonyms into the main account.
Therefore, when Da Mi mentioned this matter, Xiao Ning suspected that the author named Er Geng was an alternate account of a famous author.
Upon hearing his question, the sound of rice immediately came from within.
"Master guessed right. I followed this author's IP address and found out his real identity. He's actually the pseudonym of the great author Xun Qing Teng on Diaoniang. Hmph, how dare he! A great author like him is trying to steal food from a newbie like me! I really want to teach him a lesson!"
Her childish and soft voice, however, revealed a hint of anger.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ning exclaimed in surprise, "Xun Qing Teng? It's him? I remember he used to write military novels, right? His 'Spy Shadows' was very popular. Even I, a reader who doesn't read military novels, have heard of his name!"
"I can't believe it, even he's resorting to using an alternate account. It seems the economic crisis has had a huge impact, even reaching the online literature world, making the competition among online writers even fiercer!"
Xiao Ning sighed deeply.
Da Mi said smugly, "Of course. His last book, 'Northern Spy Shadow,' flopped. I checked the data. It was released on December 1st last year, and the first subscription was less than three thousand. It wasn't even a premium book."
"With his status as a top-tier celebrity, why would he keep him around for the New Year if he wasn't going to cut him off?"
"Then, after thinking about it for a while, he started this new book, 'Thirty Years of Exorcising Demons in the Demon Slayer Division,' under a new pseudonym!"