Ying Wuji was speechless: "Can't you recognize a few more characters? They've given us a helping hand, and what loss have they caused us? Can you call that dealing with them?"

Wu Dan's expression froze, and he thought for a long time. Suddenly, a glimmer of wisdom flashed in his eyes: "Maybe they want to starve us to death!"

Ying Wuji: "..."

Wait a minute!

Something's not right.

He squinted and waved to Aqiang: "Aqiang! Go to another bookstore and see if they've bought our books and destroyed them. It could affect our reputation."

Honestly, he was a little confused. If that was the case, he wasn't afraid because those bookstores couldn't keep losing money buying their books and destroying them. They were definitely making a profit, but it would delay the time to establish their reputation.

There was only one explanation: they wanted to create a vacuum period with a high price, causing them to miss the literary festival. If that was the case, they could only produce more movable type printing and increase production capacity in advance to break through their blockade.

How audacious!

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What a scary opponent!

Wu Dan waved his hand: "No need, I've already sent someone out... Look, he's back."

Looking out the door, Wu Dan's attendant ran over: "Young master! We found out that all the major bookstores in Jingcheng have displayed our 'Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas.'"

Wu Dan slammed his thigh and was moved: "There are still good people in Kingdom Li. They're afraid our new bookstore doesn't have a reputation, so they're all rushing to help us! We want to kill them, but they... Really! I'm crying! Brother Wuchi... Are we too wicked?"

Ying Wuji: "..."

To be honest, his head was a little dizzy. He didn't expect that his dream from last night would come true, but... why?

He subconsciously looked at the little maid.

Bai Zhi instinctively shrank her neck, her pretty face turning red. She was also confused. What was going on?

Although she was sent over to help Ying Wuji dress and even... But that was just because they didn't get along. She was happy to skip that step. Now, now... what should she do?

Ying Wuji shook his head and thought of another possibility. He asked, "What's the price they're selling it for?"

The attendant held up two fingers: "Two hundred and fifty wen!"

"I see!"

Ying Wuji suddenly understood. These people weren't trying to create a vacuum period, they thought they were losing money.

They bought everything and then lowered the price by fifty wen and sold it in their own bookstore.

If they really were losing money, they would end up with nothing. Although the result might be a bit magical.

But it had to be said that this move was really vicious!

What a scary opponent...Ying Wuji's facial muscles twitched, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

Wu Dan asked, "Brother WujI, what should we do now? At first, I thought we would be oppressed, and I was ready to resist, but these people couldn't handle me."

Ying Wuji rubbed his head. "What can we do? Keep going! Ah Qiang, you guys in charge of selling books, remember to act pitifully tomorrow morning. You know the feeling of wanting to refuse but still welcoming it, right? Let them feel that you don't want to sell them the book, but because of their power, you have to sell it to them. It's time to test your acting skills."

Ah Qiang frowned. "I don't know how to do that!"

Hua Chao covered her mouth and giggled. "Don't worry, I'll teach you!"

"Phew..."

Ying Wuji took a deep breath and suddenly felt a sense of etherealness.

Indeed, boys with foul mouths usually have good luck.

He didn't know when these people would react, but when they did, they would surely break the defense together, and there would be another big wave of chaos.

...

A big event happened in Jiangcheng, causing a sensation among readers.

Would you love to have a copy of "Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas" for 250 texts?

And not just one or two, but over 3,000 copies of "Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas" suddenly appeared on the shelves of major bookstores overnight, causing a frenzy among the wealthy and powerful. After all, the latest volume of "Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas" had just been released, and many people were waiting for it, but the copyists of various bookstores were too tired to copy a few books.

Who would have thought that over 3,000 copies would suddenly appear, and all of them were sold at a discounted price of 250 texts.

What's going on?

In addition to the frenzy, many people noticed something.

"Shangmo Bookstore? I've never heard of this bookstore before!"

"How many copyists does this bookstore have to stockpile so many copies of 'Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas'?"

"While fools are still thinking about the copyists, smart people are already guessing the background of the bookstore owner."

"Oh? Why?"

"Think about it! Overnight, all major bookstores are selling books for Shangmo Bookstore. How massive is the network behind it?"

"Also! Look at the price tag after the book. Each copy is clearly priced at 300 texts, but they are only sold for 250 texts at major bookstores. They are willing to lose money to promote Shangmo Bookstore's reputation. Imagine the power of this!"

"Makes sense! But isn't 300 texts too expensive?"

"I seem to have heard another version. Shangmo Bookstore went bankrupt, and the bastard boss, Wuji, ran away with his mistress. The employees sold the books cheaply just to pay their wages..."

"Huh... Even if they sell it cheaply, they can't sell 'Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas' for 300 texts.""Don't believe it? Let me tell you, the water here is deep. Those who understand, understand, and those who don't, no matter how much I explain, it won't be useful. I won't say anymore. I'm going to find out where Shang Mo Bookstore is."

"Wait! Do you know where it is?"

"Isn't there a map on the title page?"

This commotion lasted for several days.

Every day, 1,500 fresh copies of "Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas" would appear in major bookstores. They would often be sold out as soon as they hit the shelves. Most of those who urgently sought "Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas" got what they wanted, while some who weren't in a hurry also chose to buy it because of the cheap price, and for a while, Shang Mo Bookstore's reputation soared.

Of course, there were also many who bought in bulk and hoarded them to sell at a higher price, but they were despised like rats on the street.

At a certain bookstore's accounting office.@@novelbin@@

A young man in a fiery red robe sat opposite the bookstore's shopkeeper, and both of them looked a little serious.

Ji Su was already a little confused: "It's been five days! Why hasn't Shang Mo Bookstore gone bankrupt yet? How much money did Ying Wuji cheat from Miss Hua Chao, and he's still investing in it?"

The shopkeeper was also a little headache: "Who knows?"

Five days!

The various bookstores had already snatched up 9,000 copies of "Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas" from Shang Mo Bookstore, losing fifty wen per copy, which was already a loss of 450 taels.

For their family wealth, losing some money was not worth mentioning, but the problem was that everyone who came to the store now only bought "Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas", and they didn't sell a single book themselves. They were losing money every day.

And...there were also many chain reactions.

A bookstore clerk hurried over, "Shopkeeper! There are dozens of book thieves outside who want to see you."

The shopkeeper frowned, "They're looking for me again? What do they want me to do?"

The clerk replied, "They're short of money and want to copy books to earn some silver!"

The shopkeeper was a little annoyed, "Can't they see that we're not short of books to sell now? Tell them to get lost and come back in a few days when the books are scarce."

"Then...how many days do you think that will be?"

"How would I know?"

...

Shang Mo Bookstore.

Ying Wuji lay on a lounge chair, staring blankly at the ceiling.

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