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So who exactly is he?
A celestial being descended from heaven?
Seeing the stunned crowd below, Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Gentlemen, do you have any other questions?"
"If not, then today's storytelling event will be over."
"Hmph! Acting like you're some kind of all-knowing expert, asking me anything!"
"Then why don't you know that the Plum Blossom Thief is Li Xunhuan?"
One person, seemingly disapproving of Li Chengqian's feigned mystery, muttered something under their breath.
"Who said the Plum Blossom Thief was Li Xunhuan?"
A soft voice came from behind, and everyone frowned as they looked at Li Chengqian on the stage.
Chapter 154 The Great Song Dynasty's Rouge Ranking! Do you dare accept this challenge?
Everyone was filled with doubt upon hearing Li Chengqian's words.
The person who had just said those words was glared at fiercely by his companion.
The Plum Blossom Thieves were a matter of the martial arts world, and they were spies from various imperial courts, so they shouldn't have been within their scope of concern.
However, the problem lies in the identity of the Plum Blossom Thief: Li, the third-ranked scholar, and his flying dagger.
The Li family produced seven Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations), and three of its members, father and son, achieved
The fact that a top-ranking scholar had become a "plum blossom thief" naturally drew the attention of the imperial court.
However, Li Xunhuan had already resigned from his official post, so the various court factions did not pay much attention to him.
This incident happened not long ago and had not yet spread throughout the martial arts world. How did Li Chengqian know about it?
Moreover, judging from his tone, he seemed to know who the Plum Blossom Thief was, and even understood the intricacies of the situation.
"Hehehe!"
A man stood up with a smile.
"I didn't expect Mr. Li to care so much about matters of the martial arts world. It seems that Mr. Li knows the true identity of the Plum Blossom Thief?"
I picked up the teacup and took a small sip.
Li Chengqian said leisurely, "Of course I know. If I didn't even know such a small thing, how would I dare to comment on strange and interesting stories of the martial arts world in this storytelling forum?"
"However, if we want to know about the Plum Blossom Thief, we probably need his consent, since it involves his privacy."
"But some people have said that I compare myself to a know-it-all in the martial arts world. Here, I would like to correct that."
"Ping An Inn does not enter the Jianghu (martial arts world), nor does it get involved in the grudges and feuds of the Jianghu. I, Li, have no interest in comparing myself with anyone."
"But to be honest, I do know a little more than Bai Xiaosheng."
These words shocked everyone in the inn.
Who is Bai Xiaosheng?
The compiler of the "Weaponry Compendium" was a guest of high-ranking officials and dignitaries.
At the same time, they were a thorn in the side of a series of intelligence agencies such as the Eastern Depot and the Western Depot.
Although the imperial intelligence agencies focused most of their energy on the court,
However, the martial arts world is also part of their surveillance.
Whenever a knowledgeable person knows something that they themselves have not been able to find out, that is the case.
Without exception, all spies were scolded.
Although I hate Bai Xiaosheng to the core, Bai Xiaosheng's reputation in the martial arts world is too great.
If you take action against him without a very good reason,
This will definitely cause trouble in the martial arts world, which is something the higher-ups don't want to see.
But now, this Li Chengqian actually claims to know a little more than Bai Xiaosheng.
Is this a challenge to Bai Xiaosheng?
The eyes of all the imperial spies lit up.
"This guy surnamed Li seems like a good person; he'll really step up when needed!"
Just as everyone was about to ask more questions, Li Chengqian slowly said, "Alright, that concludes today's ramblings. To find out what happens next, please stay tuned for the next installment!"
"In addition, our inn is currently short-staffed, so guests who wish to stay will have to take care of everything themselves."
"The inn is divided into four floors: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. The Yellow floor costs ten taels a night, and the other floors are three times that price."
""
You might as well rob a room for ten taels of silver; even robbing wouldn't be as fast as you getting here.
According to you, a night at the Tianzi Tower would cost 270 taels of silver.
My annual salary isn't even that much, okay?
The scout in the inn quietly reached for his weapon.
This Li Chengqian's background is too mysterious. Let's arrest him first, since he doesn't seem to have any real strength anyway.
"Mr. Li, please wait!"
At this moment, a voice called out to Li Chengqian.
The spies turned around and saw that the man was just an ordinary person who didn't know martial arts.
"????"
These don't seem to be our people. Could they be from the Green Dragon Society?
The spies had all made up their minds to wait a moment and then make their move.
No one even considered that ordinary people might appear here, because this is the Valley of Villains!
Ordinary people would come here if they were tired of living.
"Hmm?" Li Chengqian turned his head in confusion. "Is there anything else?"
The man smiled obsequiously and said, "I am the head manager of Wanyong Bookstore in the Great Song Dynasty. I have come here to discuss with you the spread of the Legend of Sword and Fairy."
"If possible, our Wanyong Bookstore would like to publish Mr. Li's storybooks exclusively."
"As for the price, we will definitely satisfy Mr. Li."
After hearing the man's background, Li Chengqian said, "Let's skip that. You can use the book I mentioned if you want, but I don't know if you have the guts to sell it!"
The man seemed rather unhappy with the result.
I traveled a long way to the Ming Dynasty this time because I wanted to reach a cooperation agreement with this Mr. Li.
His book, "Snowy Landscape," became a bestseller across the entire Chinese mainland.
If he only sells his story to himself, it's like having an inexhaustible gold mine.
"Mr. Li!"
Before the head manager could finish speaking, Li Chengqian raised his hand to stop him.
"Don't even think about it. I'm not selling my story to you; I'm doing this to protect you."
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“If you were alone, I’m afraid you wouldn’t dare to sell my book.”
"Didn't I tell you what the next episode of my 'Miscellaneous Talk' will be about? I've already thought of most of it."
"I'm planning to create a list of beauties for the Song Dynasty, just like in the novel 'Snowy Romance.' Do you dare to take on this task?"
"And up there is Li Mochou, the Red-Lian Fairy!"
The bookstore's head manager:
When did you say that?
The head manager of Wanyong Bookstore bowed with a blank expression.
"Mr. Li is right. Farewell!"
Good heavens, is this guy crazy? He even dares to say things about Li Mochou?
Do you really think she wouldn't dare to kill you just because you're in the Ming Dynasty?
I think I should go back and talk to my employer; they really can't stomach this story.
The news startled the booksellers of the Song Dynasty. Li Chengqian smacked his lips, seemingly feeling that the news wasn't sensational enough.
Then he casually added, "Talking about just the Rouge Ranking is a bit boring; we can also talk about the Plum Blossom Thief."
"Please pass on this message for me: if you want to know the real Plum Blossom Thief, then send Li Xunhuan to the Peace Inn!"
"If he's willing to come, the Plum Blossom Thief will definitely come too. Whether he reveals his identity or not is up to him!"
After saying that, Li Chengqian turned and left.
The spies circulated their inner energy, preparing to capture Li Chengqian.
But before they could even make a move...
A thin figure emerged from the corner.
Upon seeing this figure,
Everyone jumped to their feet, cold sweat pouring down their foreheads.
The person who came from around the corner was not a fierce or menacing individual.
However, judging from his appearance, he was somewhat sleazy, and his clothes were so gray that their original color was no longer visible. If you patted them with your hand, you could stir up a lot of dust.
He was unkempt from head to toe, and when he grinned, his big, yellow teeth, missing a front tooth, were revealed.
Despite being a thin, old man, none of the many experienced spies present dared to underestimate him.
Like, so similar!
Sensing the shock of everyone at the inn, Li Chengqian's lips curled into a smile.