Today, bookstores all over America were besieged by readers eager to buy "Everyone Can Practice Kung Fu". For a time, paper became expensive in America.
But the number of books couldn't keep up with the demand of the crowds, and within a single afternoon, the situation became one of no books to buy.
Even if the book production institutions worked at full capacity to reprint, they couldn't keep up with the intense demand.
But before the vast wisdom of the working masses, this problem was immediately solved, because second-hand and pirated versions began to appear openly in front of the bookstores.
Because of the reproducible nature of the books themselves, people who had purchased the books quickly took pictures of the contents page by page with cameras, then sold the electronic versions at half the price of the original books, or even less.
Before long, with the ability of electronic piracy to be copied infinitely, Bai Ye's original books, which were originally in short supply, immediately became deserted. If nothing unexpected happened, at least billions of dollars would evaporate due to the originals.
And in just one day, Bai Ye's pirated books achieved the feat of going abroad and spreading throughout the world.
At the gathering, Vice President Rodriguez said regretfully to Bai Ye, "Mr. Bai, I foresee that your books will be heavily pirated. Do you need us to coordinate with the IRS to help crack down on copyright infringement?"
"Piracy, huh? That is indeed a problem," Bai Ye said with a noncommittal smile. "I wonder if they'll be interested in my next book."
"Next book?" Everyone around him immediately perked up. Given the terrifying effects of the current book, what kind of grand scheme could the next one possibly bring?
"That's right, my next book, Everyone Can Practice Kung Fu 2.0, will have effects that are over 200% stronger than this one, both in terms of extending lifespan and enhancing strength," Bai Ye replied.
200%!!!
Everyone in the room couldn't help but gasp. The effect was simply terrifying.
"200%? Can you really achieve that level?" Rodriguez asked in disbelief.
"Of course. It's estimated to extend the human lifespan to 300 years, but the book is still in the writing process," Bai Ye said, his gaze casually falling on the lifespan section of his panel, which showed 2 million years.
Then why the hell are you still here drinking with us? Go write it! Is wasting time that fun?
Everyone in the room right now wanted to become a reader clamoring for updates, to lock Bai Ye away in a dark room. They were just wary of Bai Ye's strength, so they couldn't do anything about it.
Bai Ye, of course, could see what they were thinking. In fact, this so-called Everyone Can Practice Kung Fu 2.0 had already far surpassed the original Purple Mist Skill in terms of its techniques.
This was something he'd derived from his own body, based on the original techniques and his 4.1 mental attribute, while maintaining the same source of internal energy as the Purple Mist Skill. It was the best known method of channeling energy.
If 1.0 was a weakened version of the Purple Mist Skill, then 2.0 was a strengthened version.
Bai Ye estimated that within the next year, he would push Everyone Can Practice Kung Fu to version 12.0, releasing a new version every month.
Now 2.0 was the enhanced version of the Purple Mist Skill, and next would come the advanced version, the ultimate version, ultimate version s, ss, sss, and so on.
According to his estimates, after a year, his mental attribute would enhance his comprehension and analytical abilities. Perhaps he could evolve the mere Purple Mist Skill from Yue Buqun into a cultivation technique that could extend one's lifespan by a thousand years.
Meanwhile, Bai Ye's words were broadcast live to the internet, immediately causing a huge uproar. Some people looked at the books they had just bought and began to regret it. Had they bought them too early? If they had known, they would have bought the digital pirated versions.
"Mr. Bai, how long will it take for version 2.0 to be released? For the future of all mankind, please make sure you take care of your health," Rodriguez said with concern.
"It might take half a month to a month to publish. But before that, I have something to ask of you."
"What is it? As long as it's reasonable, I can get Congress to legislate for you," the Vice President said, patting his chest.
Bai Ye didn't speak directly, instead, he approached the topic indirectly. "Mr. Vice President, everyone will definitely be using my Everyone Can Practice Kung Fu in the future, right?"
"Of course. This is a groundbreaking book. I'm even considering adding it to the school curriculum," the President said as a matter of course.
"Then, theoretically speaking, everyone should buy my book, right?"
"This…" Rodriguez hesitated. "Theoretically, that's right, but you know that piracy can't be stopped."
"Since piracy can't be stopped, why not just deduct money from everyone's bank accounts and give it to me?" Bai Ye finally revealed his fangs.
Rodriguez gasped, "Mr. Bai… this, this isn't very good."
"Isn't this a good thing? The whole world will be reading my books and practicing my skills. Shouldn't they be paying me royalties? I'm already at a disadvantage, selling each book for $15. Do I also have to suffer from piracy?"
Bai Ye smiled slightly. "Regardless of ethics or law, charging everyone in the world $15 per book shouldn't be too difficult, right?"
Bai Ye's words stunned Rodriguez. Good heavens, over six billion people worldwide, and he wants to charge each of them $15 for a book? This kid really dares to dream.
If it weren't for the 2.0 version, Rodriguez wouldn't have bothered with Bai Ye's suggestion; it was simply a pipe dream.
But that $15 was just for the introductory version. There was also a super-enhanced 2.0 version later on. If he didn't agree, and Bai Ye didn't release it, then his time as Vice President might be over.
"This, this, this..." Rodriguez was sweating profusely in front of the live broadcast, cautiously saying, "I'm just the Vice President of America. I can't manage other countries."
"Then you can negotiate. Let each country manage its own citizens and collect the book tax," Bai Ye smiled.
"Then, those who have already bought the official version will be at a loss," Rodriguez was still trying to salvage the situation.
"It's alright. Every legitimate book has an anti-counterfeiting certification. As long as you provide proof, you can get a tax refund later."
Bai Ye smiled. His 1.4 appearance made people feel good, but in the Vice President's eyes, Bai Ye looked like a hideous capitalist.
"Alright... fine, you have a point. I'll discuss this with Congress when I get back," Rodriguez said, lowering his head helplessly.
Only then did Bai Ye reveal a satisfied smile.
What was his was absolutely his. He could give things away, but letting others profit for free was more unbearable than killing him.
It could be foreseen that from today onwards, as long as anyone was born on Earth in the Marvel World...
...from the moment they were born, they would owe Bai Ye $15 in book fees in their bank account.
Truly achieving the goal of striking at piracy from its roots.
As Franklin said: Only two things are certain in the world: death and taxes!
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