vstars Chapter 78: Same pen name?
Chapter 78: Same pen name?
"Li Bai?"
The old poet was taken aback.
"This is supposed to be Li Bai?"
"Is it the same pen name as the first-prize winner of the book 'Seeing or Not Seeing'?"
"Coincidence? Or...?"
As if possessed, the old poet stopped exiting and clicked on the link.
Let's look at the introduction first.
Only two short sentences:
Heroes rise and fall with the times; once you enter the world of martial arts, time flies by.
[Imperial ambitions and conquests are discussed in jest; nothing surpasses a life of carefree indulgence.]
boom!
The old poet's eyes widened suddenly.
Scalp tingling!
"What a beautiful poem! What a powerful opening poem!"
"That spirit! That sense of history! That authentic江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) flavor!"
"Even without reading the main text, this poem alone already blows away all those other flashy and cheap imitations!"
A true expert's skill is immediately apparent.
The old poet instantly became interested.
Click [Start Reading].
Chapter 1: The Slaughter of the Entire Family.
Lin Pingzhi, Fuwei Escort Agency, Qingcheng Sect...
At first, the old poet only observed with a critical eye.
As I watched, his posture changed.
He went from leaning back on the sofa to sitting upright, and finally to hunching over his phone screen, not even noticing his reading glasses slipping down.
"Excellent! This writing skill is superb!"
"This layout is intricate, with subtle foreshadowing and foreshadowing elements stretching far into the future!"
"This isn't just online fiction; it's clearly based on traditional literature!"
He saw the helplessness in Liu Zhengfeng's eyes when he retired from the criminal world.
I witnessed the rare moment when Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng played "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" together.
I witnessed Linghu Chong's unrestrained yet loyal and righteous spirit.
"A hearty laugh echoes across the vast ocean, as tides surge on both shores..."
As the old poet looked at the musical score described in the book, although he could not hear the sound, he could almost hear the stirring ensemble of the qin and xiao playing in his mind.
"Absolutely amazing!"
"This is the true martial arts world! This is the true chivalry!"
unconsciously.
time flies.
My son and grandson were already asleep, and the living room was quiet.
Only the old poet stood there, holding his phone, sometimes exclaiming in admiration, sometimes sighing with regret.
until--
Slide your finger to the left again.
A line of text pops up on the screen:
[The latest chapter has been loaded; the author is currently working hard to write more...]
"That's it?!"
The old poet was stunned.
He glanced at the word count; it was only a little over 80,000 words!
Just now, I saw Linghu Chong meditating on the Cliff of Contemplation, and Feng Qingyang appeared to pass on the Nine Swords of Loneliness. That was the most exciting moment!
That's it?!
"Ugh! What a short-form dog!"
The old poet was so angry that he slapped his thigh repeatedly, completely losing his usual scholarly demeanor.
"This is way too short!"
"Who is this author? I'm going to send him razor blades!"
urgent!
I'm so anxious!
The feeling of finding a good book but having no follow-up is even more painful than heartbreak!
The old poet took a deep breath and opened the comments section.
I solemnly typed out a long comment:
"Having read martial arts novels for decades, I thought the world of martial arts was long gone, and martial arts itself was dead. But today, rereading this book is like drinking fine wine, like seeing an old friend! The writing is powerful and vigorous, the artistic conception lofty and profound; it should be considered the pinnacle of martial arts novels of the last decade!"
**"P.S. The author's pen name is Li Taibai, and his writing style is so mature, with many poems and songs in the book, quite Zen-like. May I ask if the author is Mr. Li Taibai, the author of today's top-ranked Red Bean Cup book, 'Seeing or Not Seeing'?"
"If it's just one person, I'll raise a large toast! If it's a coincidence, then it's a blessing for the literary world!"
**Finally: Quick update! I can't sleep tonight!**
After posting the comment.
The old poet still wasn't satisfied.
He opened WeChat and found a pinned group chat: "[Ten Years of Jianghu Night Rain (High-End Wuxia Exchange Group)]".
This group is full of well-known martial arts novelists, critics, and senior editors in China.
People usually lament the decline of martial arts fiction, but few recommend books.
The old poet, who also served as the administrator, was known for his discerning eye and rarely uttered a word throughout the year.
But today.
The old poet directly included a link to "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer".
And sent a red envelope:
**【Wake up! Everyone, get up and read!】
**[A masterpiece discovered! A true masterpiece of martial arts fiction!]**
**[I won't say who wrote it, you can read it yourselves! It's a great book!]**
A stone stirred up a thousand waves.
The previously silent group chat suddenly exploded.
"Oh? Old Liu has come back to life?"
"A masterpiece? There are still martial arts masterpieces these days? Mr. Liu, are you seeing things?"
"The Smiling, Proud Wanderer? That sounds like a grand title. I'll go check it out."
A group of big shots clicked in with a critical eye.
Ten minutes later.
The group chat was silent.
Half an hour later.
It remained quiet.
One hour later.
The group chat exploded!
"Holy crap! This opening! The massacre of Lin Pingzhi's entire family is written with such a chilling intensity!"
"Old Liu wasn't lying to me! This writing is absolutely superb!"
"Linghu Chong is a truly compelling character! This is what a true hero is!"
"Who is this author, Li Bai? Which famous author created this alternate account?"
"Whoever it is, if this book holds up well, it's bound to be a hit! Wuxia (martial arts) is saved!"
……
at the same time.
Shanghai, Room 404 of the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
It was late at night.
Jiang Bai was about to close the author's backend and go to sleep.
Sudden.
A highly recommended long review popped up.
ID: [Half a Lifetime of Trials and Tribulations].
The content is long and written in a literary style, clearly written by a cultured person.
But what surprised Jiang Bai the most was the sentence in the middle:
"May I ask if the author is Mr. Li Bai, the author of today's top-ranked poem in the Red Bean Cup, 'Seeing or Not Seeing'?"
Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow.
"Whoa!"
"This guy's got some skills."
"How could they connect me to that poet using a pseudonym?"
"Is this the legendary soulmate?"
Jiang Bai was a little surprised.
But he did not reply.
Maintaining an air of mystery is the fundamental skill of a true leader.
If he replies, and someone traces his IP address, wouldn't his alternate account be exposed?
"I won't reply. Let him guess."
Jiang Bai turned off his phone and pulled the covers up.
sleep!
Counting money in my dreams!