Chapter 9

After getting up and washing up, Luoyang turned on his computer and clicked into "Wushuang."

"Whoa... How did so many red posts appear, and five patrons? Did I click on the wrong book?"

The moment Luoyang clicked into "Wushuang," he was startled. The book review section was filled with red posts, and the fan list had suddenly gained five patrons overnight.

Patrons represented wealthy readers.

Because only those who spent over a thousand dragon coins in "Wushuang" could become patrons on the fan list. Luoyang had no patrons before, and now suddenly having five was quite unexpected.

After confirming it was indeed his "Wushuang," Luoyang smiled faintly, "Looks like I've got a good start."

In his previous life, Luoyang had over a dozen patrons, so he didn't find the current achievement particularly astonishing.

Next, Luoyang checked the favorites.

The total favorites were now 8,004, with 16,386 recommendation votes and 11,610 total clicks.

"Five hours after the new book recommendation, the favorites increased by over six thousand..." Luoyang was somewhat surprised.

"This performance is really impressive..." Luoyang nodded, feeling satisfied.

Even in his previous life, the quality of "Wushuang" was undoubtedly excellent, let alone in the current barren online literature world.

Amidst the sea of red posts in the book review section, countless new reviews were being posted. Luoyang didn't rush to update but started reading the reviews.

"Whiteclothes, please update! I just discovered this book today and read all the way to the latest chapter. Now I'm so eager to read more that I can't even eat properly!"

"To see the author update, I spent all my pocket money this month on tips. I just hope the author updates quickly!"

"This book is so exciting! The protagonist uses his past memories to constantly set up plans, manipulating the strong with ease, it's so thrilling!"

"This idea of a powerful person reincarnating is the first I've seen, it's very fresh. And the protagonist is so good at playing the fool, acting like a playboy to be underestimated, but in reality, he's the strongest among the young generation!"

"I love the underdog's comeback story!"

"Nothing else to say, please update, waiting online!"

"Why didn't I discover this book earlier! Who is Whiteclothes, really?"

...

In front of the computer, Luoyang silently read the reviews.

Reading reviews helps understand the readers' thoughts, which is very important for an author.

Some readers even offered suggestions, which could be good or bad, and it was up to the author to decide whether to adopt them.

One shouldn't ignore the readers, nor should one blindly please them—these were Luoyang's experiences from his previous life.

After flipping through a few pages, Luoyang stopped. There were just too many to read.

"These readers are really enthusiastic..."

Some reviews asked if Luoyang was a pseudonym of a famous author, while others discussed the plot, but the majority were requesting updates.

It's normal for readers to urge updates, but having hundreds, or even more, readers posting in the review section to urge updates and even claiming to wait online for Luoyang's updates was a first for him.

Luoyang also saw a reader with the ID "Xiaofeifei" tip 10,000 star coins, and several other readers tipped 1,000 star coins each. Not updating at this point would make Luoyang feel embarrassed.

With such support from the readers, he naturally had to reciprocate.

So, Luoyang directly opened the author's backend and posted the first update of the day.

"The author updated!"

"I've been waiting so long! Whiteclothes finally updated!"

Just a few minutes after Luoyang posted the first update, many new reviews appeared, showing that readers were indeed waiting online to read the next part.

After a quick scan of the review section, Luoyang quickly posted the second update.

Then the third...

And the fourth...

And the fifth...

He kept posting updates one after another without a break.

By the tenth update, Luoyang finally stopped, looking at the now empty draft folder with a smile.

An unexpected burst.

This was the first burst for "Wushuang"!

And it was a ten-chapter burst!

This burst used up all the drafts Luoyang had accumulated over the past few days.

The readers who claimed to be waiting online were now in for a treat. Each of the ten chapters Luoyang posted was over 3,000 words, significantly more than what most authors would post, showing his sincerity.

Sure enough, as soon as Luoyang finished the tenth update, the review section erupted like a pot of oil with water dropped into it!

"Wow! Ten updates! What a surprise!!"

"Really ten updates! I love Whiteclothes!"

"Is anyone else doubting their eyes? Am I the only one?"

"Silent burst, I really admire this author!"

"This is what I call personality! Hahaha, ten updates! Whiteclothes, you surprised me! But I want more surprises like this!"

"Instantly teary-eyed! Ten updates, ten updates, ten updates! First time feeling so happy as a reader! Thank you, Whiteclothes, thank you!!"

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"Readers have their happiness, and authors have theirs." Looking at the lively review section, Luoyang felt very satisfied.

In his previous life, he became a web writer because those adorable readers always made him feel a sense of happy achievement.

"Ding ding ding..."

The sound of a message notification rang out. Luoyang opened it to see a message from Xiaoyuan.

"Whiteclothes is awesome! 'Wushuang' is going to be a hit! This is definitely the rhythm of becoming a god!"

Luoyang typed back, "Thanks for the recommendation, otherwise, the performance wouldn't be this impressive."

Xiaoyuan replied, "(Smile) Good wine needs no bush! It's your talent, I'm just a small editor, meow!"

Luoyang didn't expect Xiaoyuan to be so cute and couldn't help but laugh, "Strictly speaking, you're my boss, and I'm just a small author under you."

Xiaoyuan quickly replied, "Don't flatter me. Even the Long Kong forum is discussing your 'Wushuang.' I have a feeling that 'Wushuang' might become a phenomenon!"

"Long Kong?" Luoyang was slightly taken aback. Is there a Long Kong in this world too?

Xiaoyuan asked curiously, "You don't know Long Kong? The most famous web writer forum in Longguo, Dragon's Sky."

Xiaoyuan quickly sent over a URL but didn't tell Luoyang that she was the one who started the discussion about "Wushuang" on Long Kong.

Luoyang clicked into the forum and found that it was indeed called Dragon's Sky, but it was somewhat different from the Long Kong forum in his previous life.

For example, the management was more formal, and the sections were more complex, discussing more than just novels.

Just looking at the number of registered users, there were several million, and the daily post count was steadily over 50,000, as lively as some large forums in his previous life.

Luoyang quickly scanned through the posts on the forum and indeed saw many discussing "Wushuang."

"Stunning novel appears on Star Novel Network, the epic fantasy 'Wushuang'!"

This was the most popular post, which Luoyang saw as soon as he entered Long Kong. The ID of the poster was "xy," and Luoyang immediately thought of Xiaoyuan.

Because "xy" were the initials of "Xiaoyuan."

"Such a poor disguise."

Luoyang smirked and continued reading other posts, many of which were also discussing "Wushuang."

"Discussion on the opening of 'Wushuang,' the first three chapters are captivating!"

"A work worth recommending, 'Wushuang'!"

"Long Kong water army spotted today, we commoners retreat..."

Some posts were clearly just for experience points and probably hadn't even read a chapter of "Wushuang."

Others were genuinely recommending "Wushuang," calling themselves "volunteers."

Some posts even analyzed the early plot of "Wushuang" in great detail, making Luoyang nod in agreement.

"Seems similar to my previous life, this forum is full of commoners but also has its experts."

What moved Luoyang the most were those who, despite being strangers, were enthusiastically promoting his work.

They called themselves "volunteers" and left comments in every discussion about "Wushuang," expressing their love for the novel.

"Thank you, whether you are authors or readers." Luoyang thought to himself.

After reading some interesting posts, Luoyang closed Long Kong and started writing.

The draft folder was now empty, and he needed to write more to feel secure. He needed enough drafts.

Because Luoyang knew that the brilliance of "Wushuang" was just beginning!