686 New Monkey King at Qidian (2/2)

[Feather of the Chief Specter]: Congratulations. You're high on the Monthly Power Ranking.

Zhang Zian: Thank you, it's all because of your support and the support of other reading list owners.

He knew that this Internet celebrity was busy and had actual work to do. He must be busy contacting other reading list owners as well, he never would've sent such a personal message. He waited to hear back.

[Feather of the Chief Specter]: Have you thought about setting a higher goal?

Zhang Zian paused. What higher goal?

Zhang Zian: You mean trying to reach the top of the Monthly Power Ranking List for the New Arrivals?

[Feather of the Chief Specter]: No, I mean the New King of the Year, or The Best New Author of the Year.

It was the first time that Zhang Zian had heard about this.

Zhang Zian: What is that?

[Feather of the Chief Specter]: It's a title for the author with the highest cumulative monthly ranking among new arrivals and new authors. There isn't a materialistic reward, but it's a great honor. The competition is fierce each year.

Pi woke up Famous and tried to persuade it into joining hide-and-seek. Galaxy was at its side, helping. However, Famous wouldn't agree.

Zhang Zian was speechless, and imagined if Pi was selected. New King? Monkey King? The Best New Monkey of the Year?

Zhang Zian: I'll pass. Leave a more qualified author win. It's just an empty title.”

As a novel-writing elfin, Pi should stay low and avoid too much publicity.

[Feather of the Chief Specter]: Is that so? Fine. It may be an empty title, but it's helpful in promoting the novel.

It was obvious that he was trying to persuade Zhang Zian, or Pi.

He was thinking of what was best for Pi's novel, but Zhang Zian knew how hard Pi worked to write the novel. If it fought for more awards, it would have to work even harder, and lose its free time. Between honor and health, he'd rather Pi have the latter. After all, Pi still had a long time to write the novel, it wasn't necessary to sacrifice the future for some temporary gain.

Zhang Zian: Thank you for telling me, but I don't plan on competing for the award.

[Feather of the Chief Specter]: I get it. I still want to let you know that even if you aren't interested, other people are. Many people want that honor. Those people will see you and your novel as their enemy.

Zhang Zian frowned. He remembered the attacks in the comment section. The competition for the title would be greater than last time. It was hard to imagine that the others would stay calm.

Zhang Zian: What should I do?

[Feather of the Chief Specter]: I don't have many good suggestions. I'll quote Mao Zedong, try to ”dig deep, gather your grain, and do not claim to be the king.” Try to get as much support from your fans as possible.

Zhang Zian thought about it.

Famous and Pi were both about to be involved in fierce competition. The difference was, one was active and the other was passive.