Chapter 273 (1/2)

Chapter 273: Getting Ready for Publication

Translator: Yukidaruma Translations  Editor: Yukidaruma Translations

From there, the Rebirth Sword Technique was submitted to the Knight Association, and supposedly, it would feature in the Knight’s handbook that was due to be handed out at the end of the month. The Headmasters of the respective academies and big shots of the various departments would then slowly get to know about how powerful the Rebirth Sword Technique was, and then start to purchase the rights to this sword technique. The entire process would probably still take very long.

Therefore, while the Rebirth Sword Technique could bring about great returns, it would probably be of no help to Fang Xingjian in the short run.

Now, Fang Xingjian still had to earnestly practice the Ninety Thousand Godly Demon Flash, and publish books to earn money while the hype related to his Regional Champion title was still there.

Therefore, after Fang Xingjian had spent one night bringing the Ninety Thousand Godly Demon Flash to level 9, the next morning, he once again headed to the inn where Ferdinand was at.

However, when he arrived at the inn, he was informed that Ferdinand and the others were no longer staying there. Following the address that Ferdinand had left behind, Fang Xingjian came to a small two-story manor in the southern corner of the Great Western City. The manor had a small garden of about twenty square meter. The building was a European-styled house which seemed to have only been built a couple of years before.

Ferdinand opened the door to welcome Fang Xingjian and said, “This place isn’t that bad, right? I was thinking that we can’t keep staying at the inn, and since I’ve won a large sum of money from you winning the title of Regional Champion, I might as well put the money to use and buy this house.

“This house originally belonged to a Knight from Great Western City. He was transferring to Southern Flame Region, and since he was in a rush to sell it off, I got it for only 800 gold.”

As he spoke, he was leading Fang Xingjian to the hall, where they found a furry carpet and a real leather couch that made one feel as if they would sink in when they sat on it. There would be maids serving drinks and snacks at all times, and each corner of the room had a block of ice half a meter tall, that emanated a chilling air. There was no hint of the summer heat in the room at all.

Fang Xingjian sighed, “You really know how to enjoy yourself.”

Ferdinand smiled, “Since I have the money, I can’t possibly treat myself badly. How’s your progress?”

Robert and Anthony also walked in, looking at Fang Xingjian in anticipation.

Fang Xingjian took out the outline he wrote on the process of his cultivation. There was another set, which consisted of the main points and insights he had when he was cultivating the basic sword techniques.

Ferdinand took the books and flipped through them. Fang Xingjian asked, “Oh, right. If we were to sell books, do we need to get approval from the government? How are you guys planning on printing them?”

These two were the questions he had been puzzled about, but had not managed to find an answer to.

Ferdinand looked at the documents, nodding occasionally, while he answered Fang Xingjian, “Approval? We’re just selling books, what approval do we need? At most, we’ll just need to pay some taxes to the municipal government. Alternatively, we can pay them some bribes, or just sell them illegally. We won’t even have to pay any taxes then.

“As for the printing, we can use mechanical printing. Haha, we have the Second Prince to thank. If not for him gathering a bunch of people together to invent paper and printing, it’d be troublesome.”

Only after Fang Xingjian asked for more details did he learn that paper and printing had also existed in Miracle World in the past. However, it was basic woodblock printing or rough papyrus. The Second Prince had taken the lead to start a revolution for making mechanical printing and white paper of better quality possible. It had sped up the dissemination of documents and culture within the Empire.

‘Is the Second Prince thinking of using the modern technology on Earth to slowly change the entire country? However, against the First Prince’s absolute violence, this method would take effect far too slowly…’

Fang Xingjian contemplated about the Second Prince while Ferdinand continued, “The story is too simple. I’ll get someone to make some changes to it. As for the insights, I’ll leave them be. I have faith in your sword arts level.”

“Changing the story?”

Ferdinand grinned, “Just twisting it a little. It’s best to say stuff like ‘despite being looked down on by superiors, teachers, and foreigners, the student independently proved himself to be outstanding,’ or stuff like that. People like to read things like these.”