Chapter 104: Achievements and Miscellaneous Talks

Pei Zhen strolled in the bookstore. There were crowds of people around him, many of whom were discussing the new work of a new author. The cover with a hint of blood in the dim yellow was placed in a visible place. Large colored paintings were pasted on both sides of the glass door. They were the bookstore's recent recommended works.

"The new star's first suspense work is coming!"

“A finalist, a mystery award winner, the writer uses words to narrate a love-hate relationship that happened many years ago!”

Slogans like this were hung around the area, attracting many people to stop and look. Many people chose to buy the books after trying them out. The pile of books gradually dwindled, which made Pei Zhen feel a little relieved.

It seems that his work will not end up being ignored. To be honest, he felt more nervous in the bookstore than when he faced the cursed spirit in the ancestral hall. After all, if the cursed spirit is disobedient, he can just beat it up, and if it still doesn't listen, he can just kill it. But if the audience doesn't like his book, he can't change other people's ideas...even with rules!

Countless points of light came towards him as fast as fireflies. They emerged from people endlessly and then gathered around him. Most of them are between 0.01 and 3, which is the maximum value that ordinary passers-by can provide. Only a very small number can exceed 1. Only when the plot or sentence touches people's hearts can they break through their own shackles. Pei Zhen saw a lady staring blankly at the pages of a book. Soon after, a 1.5-meter-wide spot of light burst out from her body.

But there were too many of them. As far as Pei Zhen knew, there was more than one bookstore selling books in Mihua City. In just these few days, he filled his empty geosol ball again and achieved a result of +1810.

He knew that this was not the end. Selling books was not a one-time achievement. Subsequent purchases would continue to increase his attention value. It's like making a fixed deposit in a bank, with interest generated from time to time. In addition, with the existence of Liu Sheng Mingche, he no longer needs to worry too much about his reputation.

"Shinichi!" A familiar voice came from not far away. Pei Zhen looked up and saw a young couple standing next to a big Totoro. This is a way for businesses to attract customers. "Are you also interested in this book?" She looked up at the sign at the door.

Xiaolan dressed up nicely today, wearing a knee-length blue skirt and a matching Chanel-style long-sleeved jacket. She had light makeup on her face, a pearl necklace around her neck, and her long hair down, looking extremely beautiful. The other person also changed into a blue suit with a white shirt underneath, and his hair was well-groomed. Judging from his face, it was none other than Kudo Shinichi, who had recently caused turmoil in the news agency.

"Of course," Shinichi said cheerfully, "I heard that this book was shortlisted for several awards. It's the first hit after the incident with Nagakawa Usuke. The Mystery Association has been working hard to bring it to the stage, sweeping away the past haze and reestablishing the reputation of the country's mystery kingdom!"

"Oh," Xiaolan covered her mouth and said worriedly, "I didn't think too much about it. I just felt that the heroine in it... was really too pitiful."

"Shh," Shinichi picked up a book and winked at Xiaolan, "Don't spoil the story. My father also said that this book is worth reading. I am still looking forward to the cases in it!"

The two of them also contributed a wave of attention to Pei Zhen. They talked for a short while, and sure enough, after a while, Kudo Shinichi noticed him. His eyes lit up and he took a book and walked over.

"Amano-kun...Amano," Xiaolan called him more intimately. The earlier politeness turned into the familiarity between friends. She was also very happy: "Are you here to buy books too?"

Kudo Shinichi seemed to have noticed something. He walked closer and whispered to Pei Zhen, "This book seems to have done very well. My father has read it and mentioned it in a news interview. He said he is very optimistic about this author."

"Then please thank Mr. Kudo Yusaku for me," Pei Zhen said politely, "Having a senior writer to help me out will definitely help me avoid many detours."

"Oh," Kudo Shinichi was quite surprised: "You actually admitted it?"

Pei Zhen said calmly: "What's wrong with admitting this? I just don't like to publicize it. I won't avoid doing what I can do."

"Haha," Kudo Shinichi looked at him with a hollow look: "Don't push the troublesome commissions you have received to me first!" He already understood this guy's temper clearly.

Pei Zhen pretended not to hear anything. He turned to Xiaolan and said casually, "The time for the restaurant you guys booked is almost up. If you keep waiting for this guy, you might be late for the date."

Xiaolan's face turned red and Kudo Shinichi's feet were about to jump up, "What...date?" Xiaolan grabbed Kudo Shinichi's arm, and the two quickly retreated.

"This kid is quite decisive after he turned back." Pei Zhen lamented that most of the more than a thousand episodes of dramas in his previous life were boring to watch.

He glanced at his solution ball and found that there were already 1900 in it, which actually satisfied the silver draw directly.

But the fifteen draws last time consumed his expectations, and he has no interest in touching this thing that makes him emotional recently. He walked out of the bookstore and walked slowly back along the street alone.

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Pei Zhen returned to the detective agency. The next day, a sudden news was broadcast on TV.

"We are sorry to inform all our audience friends that the program 'Star Countryside Tour' which has been broadcasted by our station recently will be suspended today. The reason is that the program team has not reached an agreement with the local villagers on the recording matters. Out of respect for the wishes of the local villagers and to ensure that subsequent work can be carried out in a harmonious and stable environment, the TV station has carefully considered and decided to temporarily suspend the program..." A female host talked on the screen.

"I heard that a violent conflict broke out in the area." Suddenly, a voice sounded beside Pei Zhen. He turned his head and saw a strange face.

"What's your name today?" Pei Zhen asked.

"Xinmuzhi." The stranger blinked and answered simply.

"Okay, Yugamo." Pei Zhen called out his name from last time.

The visitor placed a takeout meal on the coffee table in front of him. He narrowed his eyes and said, "The so-called 'informer' is to obtain the least known information in the least noticeable way. No matter how big or small, they are all within my hunting range."

"It's great that you can teach me the art of [Disguise]. This will make my undercover work more perfect. Although I don't know how you did it, it's just," he looked at the bag he brought over, "Are you no longer satisfied with me just delivering takeout for you? How about delivering a [restaurant] directly to me? And [Nutrition Preparation] and [Cooking], I didn't know that I also do this part-time?"

"Don't worry about these details," Pei Zhen turned his face away and said, "Let's talk about this variety show."

The informant looked at him for a moment and placed a cell phone in front of him, which contained a recorded video. The video contains a very strange scene. Villagers in white robes surrounded the owner of the video. People were screaming and the picture was shaking. Soon, the phone fell to the ground and a hand picked it up. The next moment, the picture turned black.

Pei Zhen looked away. "This is a village that worships the evil god. They are choosing sacrifices." He said calmly, "Don't worry. They won't succeed."

Informant: “?”

"Recently, there are fewer people watching you," he said. "The police have retreated, but some people from special departments are still here, including some people wearing rabbit masks. I heard that these people have been here before, and I don't know why they are paying attention to this place again recently."

"I found out the information after I acquired the ability to disguise myself. It is said that the first time the 'Colorless King' showed his tracks was here. This time, the large-scale disappearance case has drawn their attention to this place again. A certain secret big shot has issued an order, asking them to search this place again and report any news."

Pei Zhen was silent.

"This place is really full of disasters." The informant's voice gradually became quieter. "By the way, um..." He remembered some strange things that happened to him, as well as the information he collected on most people. He hesitated and said, "... Could you be the Colorless King?"

Pei Zhen turned his head and still said nothing.

The informant also fell silent. He seemed not to have expected such a response and squatted there for a long time without moving.

Pei Zhen glanced at him. The character drawn out by this golden finger is very strange. He is not his own vest. He has his own body and memory, as well as his own unique personality. He had already asked, he didn't think there was anything wrong with his existence, and he didn't even have any impression of Pei Zhen's golden finger. It's more like a real person than a card.

Mr. Informer was obviously lost in his own memories. He thought of the past. Since he was in elementary school, he liked the feeling of being lost in the crowd. Later, he embarked on a path hidden in the darkness. He also became a leader among them based on his talent and hard work. Although he was rated as [Bronze], the informant was actually quite famous in both the black and white worlds, and those who knew him called him "Thousand Faces".

As for why he was loyal to the young detective in front of him, it was because this man gave him a piece of hot bread when he was in trouble... Don't laugh! Seriously, this is real. Although his presence has always been low, he is actually a grateful person in his heart. Then, feeling a bit tired, he saw that this man had inherited a detective agency, so he rushed over and decided to work for him.

But how did he become a "king"? It was clear that when I first came here, I was still a young boy who was not used to the city.

"You really are?" he asked dryly.

Pei Zhen finally spoke: "I was also surprised. But I have to say, it helped me a lot."

"Can that give me some strength?" He recalled the past when he had to flee in a panic under the control of those special people, and recently, because of the man with the rabbit mask, he had to stop his investigation. If he continued to work for this person...

Pei Zhen turned around, and after a moment, the informant heard him say, "Okay."