Chapter 650
Chapter Title: Dark Heaven Village
The task of popularizing the novel was entirely handled by Mangyang and Zhuge Sa. The Twelve Rhythm Lords were indeed committed to helping us, as Mangyang reported that the White Lotus Cult's surveillance networks across various regions had loosened. It seemed the man had stepped in personally to keep the White Lotus Cult in check.
I gazed out from a corner of a pavilion in Luoyang's city streets. Disguised as I was, there was no worry of being spotted. An unfamiliar sight unfolded in the streets below.
'Books are selling...'
People's clothing had changed too. The reason was Zhuge Sa's dissemination of advanced technologies from the Ming Empire, including steam engines, which had spurred explosive growth in the textile industry and vastly improved metal quality. Coupled with the spread of double-sided rotary printing presses, book production technology had revolutionized, making books accessible even to commoners. It was still in the early stages, but Zhuge Sa claimed this trend would soon propel the economy and industry to unprecedented heights.
I turned to Zhuge Sa, seated across from me.
"Why has Zhuge Yulong shown no reaction at all?"
This was my biggest question right now. Despite Zhuge Sa subtly advancing printing technology and spreading steam engines and superior steel across the Central Plains for ages, Zhuge Yulong hadn't reacted. The imperial forces were so quiet it was as if he'd died. Zhuge Sa slurped his tea before replying.
"My actions must align with his interests."