Capítulo 1841: Chapter 1868: Book Popularity Economy, Monetizing Traffic
That evening, the wine feast was still harmonious.
Whatever Chen Qingquan said, Yu Huan Shui responded to, and even caused a Heavenly Dao resonance, passing Yumi Academy to Chen Qingquan in front of the major figures of the literature circle.
Originally thought there would be a fierce battle in the evening, but Yu Huan Shui showed no attachment, leaving everyone thoroughly confused.
Chen Qingquan didn’t know what to say either, the calmness exceeded expectations, making his prepared back-up plan useless.
But in the end, he secured Yumi Academy; now he is the leader of the Eight Desolates Domain, with a transcendent status and good relations with star-level figures, with unlimited prospects.
The banquet also ended peacefully, Li Xiaobai followed Yu Huan Shui to leave, and no one stopped them.
Li Xiaobai: “What to do now?”
Yu Huan Shui calmly: “Find a place to settle and then open another academy.”
Li Xiaobai: “Aren’t you afraid your precious disciple will cause trouble?”
Yu Huan Shui: “Let me show you what a true scholar is.”
Li Xiaobai was puzzled but indifferent, since Yu Huan Shui is the one to bear the losses, he’s just an onlooker, and not having to fight aligns with his wishes.
Having left the academy for a few steps, Li Xiaobai keenly sensed someone following behind.
From the shadows mixed under the tree shade, there were two people, a man and a woman.
It seems Chen Qingquan is not at ease with them, sending people to follow and scout.
Yu Huan Shui said nothing, after all, it was his former disciple, let them follow if they wish.
Next, Li Xiaobai witnessed Yu Huan Shui’s actions throughout.
Just as he said, he found a cheap house and bought it. The wooden house came with a yard, very shabby, only one room was clean, and upon seeing Yu Huan Shui wanted to buy, the owner immediately used a technique to clean the yard thoroughly.
The reputation and presence of Yu Huan Shui’s name was quite effective in the Boundary Sea.
“Is this starting the academy already?”
Li Xiaobai was curious.
“Write a sign, you hang it outside, after a few days you’ll see results.”
Yu Huan Shui casually tossed out a plaque, on which was written “Xiaobai Academy” in big characters, very offhandedly, using Li Xiaobai’s name.
Li Xiaobai realized the deep meaning, the celebrity effect, as long as popularity and heat are there, crowds will naturally gather.
Yu Huan Shui truly had a loud and full reputation, but the hottest event currently was the change of ownership of the Land of Yumi; Chen Qingquan was the focus of everyone, while the attention was firmly absorbed by Yumi Academy and a group of white-bearded elders, Yu Huan Shui’s attention was rather minimized.
“If it really attracts people, setting up stalls and collecting tickets wouldn’t be bad.”
Li Xiaobai pondered, hanging the plaque crookedly on the door frame; the two figures hiding in the shadows saw this and quietly withdrew.
A quarter of an hour later.
Yumi Academy.
At the evening banquet.
The cultivators raised their glasses to each other, although Yu Huan Shui had left, the rest were literature circle grandes that were normally out of reach.
Everyone was flattering these old predecessors, anyone could see that Chen Qingquan had received the support of many literature circle backbone figures, that’s why he has such confidence, perhaps Yu Huan Shui also feared this power, choosing to step down rather than to make enemies.
Chen Qingquan was at a table with Old Goat and others, discussing Yu Huan Shui’s decisive demeanor.
Two young scholars squeezed in from the corner and whispered a few words in Chen Qingquan’s ear.
Old Goat and others activated their Cultivation Techniques, pushing their hearing to the extreme, the table almost simultaneously exclaimed: “What did you say!”
“Another academy opened?”
“Xiaobai Academy?”
“And chose the location so casually, just after stepping out the door? Too hasty, isn’t it?”
“No no no, could it be that Mr. Yu planned this from the start, leaving here, immediately preparing there?”
The elderly at the table were in disarray, not understanding why Yu Huan Shui did so many troublesome things.
“It’s evidently thankless work, the most popular event is at Yumi Academy, the traffic is firmly controlled by us, what’s the use in him opening an academy, is it mass appeal?”
“Does he think an academy he opens casually can compete with the well-established Yumi Academy?”
The discussion was lively, no one could understand what Yu Huan Shui was doing.
This behavior was like a child’s tantrum, no advantages at all, scholars are all dependent on Yumi Academy, Chen Qingquan just took over as dean, not to mention the Eight Desolates Domain, once the news spreads, the whole Boundary Sea’s attention will be drawn here.
“Master has his own ideas, as disciples we should support him, you two continue to monitor Xiaobai Academy, whatever the gentleman lacks, you just supply it.”
“Even if he impulsively opens an academy, it mustn’t be shabby, if needed, let our junior brothers and sisters support it.”
Chen Qingquan smiled faintly, his words were very considerate, seemingly for Yu Huan Shui’s face, in reality, it was to keep a close watch on Xiaobai Academy, with any movement to be reported immediately, when necessary, dispatch familiars to stealthily gather information.
Though he didn’t know what Yu Huan Shui was planning, indications are that things aren’t simple; his master intends to stir things up.
“Well put, let’s pretend to be unaware for now; once Elder Chen stabilizes here, we’ll probe Xiaobai Academy further.”
“Precisely, first issue a notice, broadly announce it, as per tradition, Elder Chen now manages Yumi Academy, carrying the fate of the world’s scholars, it’s a critical period, needs to write new chapters, win everyone over with literary treasures.”
The elders at the table were very familiar with the procedures for managing academies, what to do first and then, arranging things smoothly for Chen Qingquan.
They weren’t just here to drive Yu Huan Shui away; the focus was on how Chen Qingquan should establish authority after the power grab; only once Elder Chen solidifies his position can their promises and deals be fulfilled.
“Thank you for your guidance, elders, I am deeply grateful, tonight I will write the communiqué, widely distribute it to the world!”
Chen Qingquan clasped his fist in gratitude, secretly delighted, these old fellows have no other talent but perhaps in literature may struggle for a whole day, but in terms of securing their position and territory, these people are the most professional.
“No problem, the time can’t be too long, the news of Mr. Yu’s abdication has already spread, it will ferment in the coming days, Elder Chen’s writing should be scheduled for three days later, ample time for masters from all sides to come in admiration.”
Old Goat stroked his beard somewhat absent-mindedly.
“Rest assured, Elder Chen, we old folks will take care of everything for you.”
“Yes!”
…
On the other side.
Xiaobai Academy.
After tidying up the house, Yu Huan Shui shut himself in, constantly writing and drawing, neither going out nor seeing anyone, leaving only one sentence about wanting to write a book before beginning his seclusion.
Li Xiaobai smelled the scent of stirring up trouble.
Picked up a stack of Xiaobai Academy flyers, thinking since he was idle anyway, he might as well promote the new academy.
As soon as he stepped over the threshold, hadn’t walked more than a couple of steps down the street, paper suddenly began raining down from the sky.
Taking a closer look, the entire Eight Desolates Domain was flying with sheets of paper.
Li Xiaobai picked one up, fixed his gaze and saw that it was also a flyer, moreover it was from Yumi Academy, essentially stating Chen Qingquan was taking over as dean, hosting a grand ceremony in three days, and would release a new masterpiece, hoping for everyone’s attendance.
“The army has yet to move, public opinion goes first, book economy, monetizing traffic.”
“Such timely marketing tactics, seems Yumi Academy has experts!”