GBP Chapter 252 May the Torch Be Passed On...
Chapter 252 May the Torch Be Passed On...
Tara casually mentioned the number 3 million, which really shocked Huiyuan.
Although 3 million is not much to Huiyuan, Huiyuan knows people who can come up with 3 million, or even 3 trillion.
But this Sumeru man, Tara, is far too wealthy and powerful, isn't he?
The sponsorship of 3 million was not only without any profit sharing, but it was also solely for writing a thesis and researching Liyue culture.
She's really the landlord's foolish son, oh no, I mean foolish daughter.
"Ahem, regarding the profit sharing, let's just calculate it according to the investment ratio. It's not that I think the money is too little, it's just... you seem to have a strange concept of money. You just mentioned 3 million, which scared me."
"Oh? Miss... Your house is valued at 100 billion Mora on the market. You must be very rich, right? It's only 300 million, not 3 billion."
Huiyuan calmed down a bit and started thinking.
If converted into the currency you're familiar with, the Huaxia Coin, 300 million is equivalent to 3 million, which seems to be a sum that a typical wealthy person could afford to have.
Having regained her composure, Huiyuan said seriously, "By the way, Miss Tara, how do you plan to sell this book? After all, the original manuscript is written in both Chinese and Liyue script, and it also includes illustrations from time to time..."
"Let's divide it into a regular version, a premium version, and a limited edition. The limited edition will have Chinese characters added, while the regular version will have Chinese characters removed, leaving only the Liyue characters and illustrations. The premium version will have colored illustrations added and will be more expensive. This way, both wealthy and ordinary families will be within the target audience, which also meets your requirement of catering to all age groups."
"I see... So after I finish writing it all, the regular edition will be at least the thickness of a palm... I guess the average family can't afford it, right?"
"That's simple. Just divide it into volumes, with ten to fifteen chapters in each volume. That way, the store might be able to offer a gift package or something, like a whole series bundled together with a free gift."
After a moment's thought, Huiyuan made his decision.
If my book were to spread throughout Teyvat, wouldn't I become a real billionaire?
The Demon God of Salt Extraction alone isn't enough!
Having more ways to make money means having more security; that's called industrial development... That's exactly what Ningguang does!
Condensed light energy is so wealthy, and it's not just because of one industry.
To put it simply, which industry in Liyue doesn't have Ningguang's influence?
Even if she does, how can you be sure that she won't control this industry in the future?
"I'll sign this contract!"
Huiyuan took the contract handed to him by Tara, glanced at it, and signed his name after finding no traps.
Contractors: Tara & Huiyuan
Author: Huiyuan
Pen name: Talking about Fate, Not Origin
Looking at the contract, Huiyuan imagined herself wearing the Monkey King costume.
A mere 1 billion mora, and Hunyuan still had to buy it.
The thought of his own imposing and powerful appearance made him tremble uncontrollably.
As she laughed, Huiyuan suddenly looked at her calves, and her smile gradually turned into sadness.
"(Black stockings... Me, a girl... Can I still look handsome and imposing in a Monkey King costume?)"
Just then, Tara, having put away the contract, looked over.
Upon seeing this, Huiyuan composed herself.
"What else?"
"That's all. Teacher Huiyuan, this manuscript seems to be enough for the first volume's printing. Could you give it to me for revisions?"
"This matter... Take it, you can go straight to printing without any problem. By the way, regarding the choice of publisher, try to avoid cooperating with Yaedo."
Why did Huiyuan say that he wanted to avoid cooperating with Yaedo?
If one day, when Huiyuan goes to Inazuma, that vixen Yae no Miko gets hold of something against him, that would be bad.
Being locked up and exploited, drained of every last bit of energy, until they finish writing something... that's the worst thing.
Upon hearing Huiyuan's words, Tara didn't take them to heart, casually agreed a few times, and left.
"Well then, goodbye, Teacher Huiyuan."
"Well, bye..."
As for which publisher Tara will choose to work with, it will naturally be whoever has the best quality.
Funding is not a problem, as long as we have the ability to print these words and pictures without any errors.
At this moment, in the kitchen of Wangshu Inn, the Demon-Slaying Monkey King Xiao is sitting in a seat enjoying "grilled dragon fish".
That's right, it's "grilled tigerfish", not "grilled tigerfish". The ingredient used is "tigerfish", a fish that is hard to find in this day and age.
As for why Xiao suddenly had the idea to order the dragonfish instead of his favorite "almond tofu"...
After Ying and Paimon handed the Hundred Taboos Talisman to Xiao, Xiao looked at the talisman in his hand and recalled the past.
Last night, I added the contact information of "Copper Sparrow," a fairy who is also a member of the Yaksha clan.
As I reminisced, I recalled the delicacies that "Tongque" (a character from a martial arts novel) liked to eat.
Out of curiosity, wanting to taste what it was like that made this bronze sparrow so fond of the delicacy, he ordered one.
There aren't many Yakshas left that are still alive.
Of the five "Guardian Yakshas" certified by the Emperor, only Xiao remains after one has disappeared.
As for the other Yakshas with weaker magical powers, Huiyuan only knew one, "Bronze Sparrow".
So even though the lonely Xiao dislikes socializing, he will still take the initiative to find out about the current situation of other Yakshas, and thus ordered a "grilled dragonfish".
With the Lantern Festival approaching, Phil Gaudette, the owner of Wangshu Inn, began racking her brains for festival plans.
Ying and Paimon came to the front of the stage and heard Mr. Phil muttering something, which made them curious.
Seeing their curiosity, the Filipino boss began to explain.
"Didn't you know? The first full moon night of every year is Liyue's 'Lantern Festival'."
The "Sea Lantern Festival" is a festival to commemorate heroes.
At night, people release "sky lanterns" and "bright sky lanterns" into the night sky.
These lamps symbolize the wish that "the flame of virtue will be passed on and that virtue will never be extinguished."
Those who release lanterns into the night believe that the beacon in the night sea will guide the souls of the fallen heroes back home.
As Paimon listened to the science explanation, he couldn't help but drool.
"So this is the Lantern Festival! It sounds delicious!"
Hearing Paimon's strange words, Ying looked over with a puzzled expression.
Paimon wiped his drool and chuckled.
"Hey, I mean, for a big festival like this, there should be lots of delicious food, right?"
Paimon's abacus beads hit Luminous's eyeball, leaving Luminous speechless.
You tell me about Paimon; he's been thinking about food from morning till night.
Sigh, there's nothing I can do. After all, it's my own emergency food. If I don't pamper myself, who will?
Seeing that Ying and Paimon were indeed interested, Boss Fei smiled.
"It seems you two wish to participate in the Lantern Festival, which is perfect. The period leading up to the night of the Lantern Festival can be considered a holiday. During this time, one can pray for peace and ward off misfortune. In Liyue's parlance, it's about 'saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new.'"