I almost forgot!
There's also a key point!
Tang Lan added a small line of text in the author's section—"Thanks to His Majesty Emperor Xueye for providing financial support for this book."
Those 15 words cost Emperor Xueye 50 million Gold Soul Coins.
3.33 million Gold Soul Coins per word, I'm truly a swindler!
This time, with Emperor Xueye's support, and not lacking money himself,
Tang Lan simply decided not to sell it for money.
The rule was that showing the Tang Sect Encyclopedia was enough to get the second volume for free.
The goal was to attract customers.
'Then, let Ning Fengzhi put up Emperor Xueye's standees in every store.'
'Make sure to please this benefactor.'
'It'll be easier to get sponsorships for the next book.'
Everything was packaged up and sent to Ning Fengzhi.
He would be selling the second volume of the Tang Sect Encyclopedia across the continent.
Ning Fengzhi replied quickly.
It meant that within three days, it could be spread across the entire continent.
With the communication Soul Tools and the movable-type printing press, it was that simple.
Tang Lan's mind suddenly sparked.
Since he had this foundation, why not start his own newspaper?
Tang Lan understood the power of public opinion very well.
It was worth doing!
But the Tang Sect didn't have many talents right now, and it would be even harder to find people with journalistic skills.
Without hesitation.
Tang Lan immediately drafted his idea, sending a rough outline to Ning Fengzhi.
——With control over the Blue Silver Grass network, he wasn't worried about Tang San going solo.
In fact, Ning Fengzhi was even concerned that he might be the one getting kicked to the curb.
Less than half a minute later.
Ning Fengzhi received a call, his face betraying unconcealed excitement! "Brother Lan, you are absolutely brilliant!"
"Using the news as a platform to convey information, and thus controlling the thoughts and perceptions of the world!"
"With a large enough scale, we could even influence public opinion!"
"And all we have to pay is some manpower and resources!"
"A brilliant idea! A brilliant concept! Brilliant politics!"
Tang Lan smiled humbly.
"You flatter me, elder brother. I just had the idea. You'll have to handle the actual implementation."
How wonderful it is to be a hands-off boss?
Ning Fengzhi was happy to do so.
—If he did everything, what would be left for him?
"No problem! Leave it to your elder brother!"
Ning Fengzhi said, taking on the whole responsibility.
"Within a week, this newspaper can start selling!"
"Taking advantage of the release of the second volume, we can quickly promote it!"
"Just…"
"What should the name of this newspaper be?"
The name was very important.
Heaven Dou Newspaper, Tang Sect Newspaper, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Newspaper.
The meanings they represented were also very different.
"Do you have any suggestions, Brother?" Tang Lan kicked the ball back.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes showed a hint of regret.
But since he asked, he was obviously prepared.
"We'll call it the Tang Li Newspaper, representing the joint effort of the Tang Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. What do you think?"
"Sounds good to me, old brother," Tang Lan readily agreed.
They discussed some other details.
For example, to prevent others from copying them, if anyone else used Soul Tools for transmitting news from different locations.
Once discovered, they would directly "prohibit the use of Soul Tools for communication."
There were no "monopoly laws" on the Douluo Continent; no one could control them.
They could do as they pleased!
Ning Fengzhi was so excited! He had a feeling that this "Tang Li Newspaper" would be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's next opportunity to become famous worldwide!
Gotta get this right!
He hung up the communication.
Tang Lan stood up and stretched his limbs, gazing at the Tang Sect below.
He unexpectedly saw Oscar and Ning Rongrong, still in the middle of their weighted training.
Why had those two suddenly become so diligent?
"Sect Master."
Gou Qi appeared at the door, asking cautiously –
"It's lunchtime. Shall we order in, or...?"
Already?
"No need." Tang Lan said casually, "Prepare the carriage, we're going to the palace."
"Yes!"
Gou Qi was just the head chef.
But since the Sect Master had given the order, how could he refuse?
He took out his communication Soul Tool and greeted Zhao Wuji.
Soon, a golden-winged bird flapped its way down in front of the Tai'an cafeteria.
Even the disciple in charge of piloting it was a familiar face.
— It was the same pair that had picked him up and dropped him off the first time he went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Why are you here at the Tang Sect?" Tang Lan asked in surprise.
"Subordinate Lu Renjia, currently affiliated with the Tang Sect," the disciple said respectfully. "Sect Master, please take your seat."
So that's how it is.
Indeed, this is something Ning Fengzhi, with his vast wealth, would do.
Compared to a bumpy carriage ride, this was undoubtedly better, with a flying Soul Beast to ride on.
After about ten minutes, they arrived at the entrance of the imperial palace.
The skinny old man from yesterday was waiting there, pulling a carriage.
He politely said, "Sect Master Tang, please get in the carriage. I will escort you from here."
Tang Lan's eyes flashed with a blue-purple light, and he saw the person's cultivation level – an Eight Ring Soul Douluo.
No need to ask, he was from the Martial Soul Hall.
"This is troublesome," Tang Lan said politely.
He got into the carriage.
The gaunt old man drove the carriage through the palace, remaining silent.
Tang Lan also observed the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace before him.
Compared to the Star Luo Empire's emphasis on military strength, the Heaven Dou Empire placed more value on commerce.
The entire palace was also built very lavishly.
Compared to it, the Tang Sect looked as simple as a commoner's house.
But what caught Tang Lan's attention even more was the patrol teams passing by. Each one was equipped with firearms.
Every person had two Python Revolvers at their waist, and a Uzi slung across their chest.
A Vulcan Cannon was set up on the city walls at regular intervals.
The Soul Spirit domain expanded.
He discovered several snipers hidden in the shadows.
Tang Lan estimated.
Almost thirty percent of the firearms produced by the Tang Sect during this period were used to arm this imperial city.
And because the sales rights for the firearms were in Qian Renxue's hands.
Would she distribute such a powerful weapon to others?
It would definitely be controlled by her own people.
So, the people they saw along the way were all Qian Renxue's soldiers?
Tsk! If another Heaven Dou Palace change were to happen, the difficulty of attacking would increase exponentially.
But for me, that's not a big problem.
Under the Soul Spirit domain, dealing with these ordinary people only requires one Soul Spike.
The only trouble is the ultra-long-range Barrett.
'After we get back, have Tang San reduce the supply of sniper bullets.'
'Without enough bullets to feed them, those snipers are a joke.'
He was pondering this.
The carriage suddenly stopped.
"Sect Master Tang, we've arrived." The thin old man bowed and said, "Please follow this old servant."
He followed him into the palace.
Along the way, a large number of maids repeatedly bowed to them.
They arrived at the banquet.
Instead, only Qian Renxue sat on the main seat.
She still came forward to greet him as always.
Tang Lan happily went forward and gave her a hug, which completely baffled Qian Renxue.
Wait a minute!
Aren't you my subordinate now? Why are you still touching me?
"I'm really grateful to Qinghe, for the Soul Bone you gave me!"
Tang Lan feigned excitement.
"I jumped four levels, and I'm now at level 65. Furthermore, the upper limit of my seventh Soul Ring has also increased to over eighty thousand years!"
"I'm confident I can handle a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring before I even get my eighth Soul Ring!"
"If I can find a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast as a Soul Spirit, then I can have two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings!"
Qian Renxue was shocked!
So powerful?
Her current Soul Ring limit wasn't even this ridiculous!
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