Chapter 137: The Book Goes Viral
Around noon, Jiang Yun arrived at the crew’s hotel. After a simple lunch, he returned to his room to rest. At one o’clock, he was scheduled to head to the set.
Jiang Yun opened his computer, preparing to publish today’s chapter. He accessed the Qingjian website and posted the latest installment, which happened to depict Zhang Xiaofan transforming into Gui Li ten years later.
“Whoosh!”
As soon as the chapter went live, someone sent a reward.
“Whoosh!”
“Forever love Biyu,” tipped ten rockets!
“Whoosh!”
“I’m still the same Zhang Xiaofan,” tipped ten rockets!
“Whoosh!”
“Linghu, Meng Xing, Gui Li,” tipped ten rockets!
“Whoosh!”
“Linghu, Meng Xing, Gui Li,” tipped ten rockets again!
“Whoosh!”
…
“What’s going on?” Jiang Yun was a bit confused. This person named Linghu Chong had just sent ten waves of rocket rewards, making it the third time he did so.
When Biyu died beneath the Zhu Xian Sword, readers were not this enthusiastic. But with Gui Li’s appearance, the readers’ passion ignited immediately.
“Whoosh!”
“Ten thousand people,” tipped ten rockets!
“Whoosh!”
“Zhou Yixian,” tipped ten rockets!
“Whoosh!”
…
As time passed, readers kept rewarding wildly.
In a short period, Jiang Yun’s “Zhu Xian Qingyun” had earned over ten million in tips.
“Zhu Xian Qingyun” had completely taken off. Neither “Smiling Proud Wanderer” nor “New Meteor, Butterfly, Sword” had such a phenomenon. Although “Battle Horse Sky” was popular, it only boasted high views and never reached the level of over ten million in tips in such a short time.
“Phew~” Jiang Yun took a deep breath and posted in the reviews section: “Dear readers, please don’t tip blindly; tip rationally!”
Upon seeing Jiang Yun’s update, readers flooded his post with comments.
“Hope, your book is truly a masterpiece!”
“Author, your novel deserves to be called the martial arts Bible!”
“Zhang Xiaofan forever!”
“Gui Li forever!”
“This book is basically a story of personal transformation!”
“The author’s skill is so profound. Every time I think of Zhang Xiaofan beneath Qingyun Mountain, my heart aches!”
“Have you ever felt heartache? Read this book!”
The overwhelming comments caused Jiang Yun’s backend system to freeze.
“Ring ring!”
Jiang Yun glanced at his phone; it was an incoming call from Zheng He.
“Hello, Editor Zheng, what’s up?”
“Hope, your book has truly gone viral. I think we’ll soon be able to sell the film and TV rights!”
“Got it, Editor Zheng,” Jiang Yun replied calmly.
“Hope, why do you sound so unemotional?” came Zheng He’s puzzled voice.
“You must have misheard me! I’m so excited I’m babbling nonsense!” Jiang Yun made up an excuse.
Zheng He was speechless on the other end.
They chatted briefly before Jiang Yun hung up.
“Ring ring!”
Jiang Yun’s alarm went off. He grabbed his jacket and prepared to head to the set.
Walking along the street—
“Beep beep!”
Jiang Yun turned around as a red Porsche sports car pulled up beside him.
The window rolled down, revealing Wang Fengwan: “Get in!”
After a moment’s thought, Jiang Yun approached the car, opened the door, and got in.
“Vroom!”
The Porsche roared to life and sped away.
Upon arriving at the set, Wang Fengwan parked the car. They got out and walked toward the filming area.
“Teacher Jiang Yun, you’re here!”
“Mm,” Jiang Yun nodded politely.
“Hello, Teacher Jiang Yun!”
“Hello!”
People greeted Jiang Yun along the way.
At the set, Jiang Yun saw Liu Guoqiang on the phone.
“Damn!” Liu Guoqiang kicked a chair in frustration.
Jiang Yun frowned.
Liu Guoqiang stormed over to Jiang Yun but took a breath to calm down: “You’re here?”
Jiang Yun nodded. “Director Liu, what’s the matter?”
“Don’t mention it. I had my eye on an IP, but I was a step too slow. Someone else bought it first!”
“Is that so?” Jiang Yun asked curiously. “Which IP?”
“‘Zhu Xian Qingyun’!”
“Damn!” Jiang Yun cursed inwardly. Wasn’t that his own novel?
“Haha!” Jiang Yun forced a smile, keeping his expression neutral.
“Get ready. We start filming soon!”
“Got it!”
Jiang Yun headed to the makeup room.
On the way, he ran into Ye Xiaohe chatting happily with others.
“Hey! What are you discussing?” Jiang Yun greeted.
Ye Xiaohe looked up. “Teacher Jiang Yun, we’re talking about the plot of a novel!”
“What novel?” Jiang Yun asked with interest.
“‘Zhu Xian Qingyun’!”
Jiang Yun rolled his eyes. “Is that novel really that popular?”
“Of course it is!” Ye Xiaohe was annoyed by Jiang Yun’s skepticism.
With excitement, Ye Xiaohe said, “This novel even trended on the hot search list and hit the top three!”
“What? Trending? Top three?”
“Yeah, you can check your phone!”
Jiang Yun took out his phone.
Amazing! They four had been selected as “Image Ambassadors”!
He had already seen the first trending topic!
Amazing! Jiang Yun dominated the hot music charts!
He had seen that one too.
The third trending topic—
Amazing! A mysterious author has created the postmodern martial arts Bible!
Jiang Yun was stunned. He hadn’t expected this update to climb into the top three trending topics, nor to receive such high praise!
But Jiang Yun soon pushed this matter aside because he was already filming.
“Attention, all departments! This scene features the battle over the Pure Lotus Demon Fire with a grand fight involving several characters, followed by the romantic scenes between Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun’er.”
The script differed from the original novel. Liu Guoqiang began briefing the cast: “This battle mainly involves Xiao Yan and the Soul Hall’s leader along with six others fighting the Pure Lotus Demon Fire. Then, a crisis occurs in the Demon Fire space, and Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun’er stay behind!”
Everyone nodded.
“Alright! Departments, get ready! Stunt doubles, prepare!”
“Action!”
“Boom!”
Jiang Yun, playing Xiao Yan, launched the first attack. Dressed in black with a refined short haircut, he wielded a large black ruler.
Jiang Yun swung fiercely toward Ye Xiaohe.
Ye Xiaohe, portraying the Pure Lotus Demon Fire, countered with a powerful punch.
The other six veteran actors played the Soul Hall leader and Zi Yan among others.
One veteran actor approached Ye Xiaohe and threw a punch.
Ye Xiaohe leapt, evading the blow.
She kicked with her right leg, engaging all seven opponents in combat.
The Soul Hall leader, dressed in a black cloak with a domineering stance, threw a punch.
Ye Xiaohe, in white robes, struck back with a punch.
Their fists collided.
“Thud thud thud!”
Both stepped back several paces.
Jiang Yun leapt, suspended by wires, soaring three meters high.
He swung the large black ruler down.
Ye Xiaohe wielded a long halberd, spinning and striking.
The black ruler and the halberd clashed.
“Ding!”
Jiang Yun’s ruler chopped continuously while Ye Xiaohe’s halberd spun like a wheel.
Ye Xiaohe skillfully used the halberd to fend off attacks from the others.
“Hah!”
Jiang Yun placed the black ruler on his back, raised both hands, and made a slow closing motion.
The director’s team—
Liu Guoqiang closely watched the professional camera monitor: “We’ll need to add special effects here in post-production!”
“Understood, Director Liu!”
P.S.: Thanks to “Wandering Meow” for the one monthly ticket!