Chapter 21: What About the Power System? Chopped!
The power system is an important part of a web novel, especially one in which there are special abilities in the background of the story.
Even an important source of cool points in an online novel is 'upgrade'.
However, Ji Zhuo has never written a novel with a Western fantasy background before, and he has not read much of a novel in the Western fantasy genre.
So when the plot of "Revival Cthulhu" progressed to the point where the protagonist Howard joined the night watch and needed to expand the world view, Ji Zhuo was also stuck for a long time.
Later, when I thought about it, I simply cut it.
What kind of power system do you want, isn't that to create a cool point?
Now even the power system is gone, and there is no important source of the novel's coolness.
Isn't this novel more stable?
And the system seems to judge that he is not breaking the rules.
Well, there is no first-order upgrade system, and the main thing is to create a sense of mystery.
After all, in the world of Cthulhu, it is not appropriate to make a traditional upgrade of one realm after another like fantasy fairy novels.
It's not that he wants to pounce!
Well!
Thinking about it, Ji Zhuo nodded with satisfaction again,
Looking at the question of editing at this time,
Ji Zhuo crackled on the keyboard for a while, and sent two replies back.
"Clumsy and extraordinary:
"Isn't there anything else that can fight those things but this meditation method?"
"Of course, my friend, but those are also from some evil god, some unspeakable, indescribable being.
It could be a spell, or it could be a prayer, some dangerous creation, the remnants of a madman who had collapsed and died.
They all have magical powers, but they all come at a price.
It can lead you into delirium, or it can lead you into madness.
Maybe you were fine before, and then you got up from your slumber in the middle of the night and killed the whole building to send them to the kingdom of your God. ”
"But, friend, only these madness can fight madness."
As Ampton explained the things, one eye turned scarlet with a strong fanaticism, like the most fanatical believer in the church, while the other eye went as usual, and even became more calm.
This scene made Howard tremble a little. ”
That's the quote from the latest chapter of Revitival Cthulhu.
"Clumsy and extraordinary: big guy. I think in such a Cthulhu, medieval fantasy world, it seems a bit of a drama to upgrade the tradition.
In this way, by mastering the spells and items of the evil gods, by acquiring more knowledge, you can get more power that you can use, and at the same time, this more knowledge will bring more madness.
What does the big guy think of this setting? ”
Edit: ......
The first reading of the novel headquarters.
Look at a passage from this author under his command.
The pen and ink feel a little toothache.
It's not that this setting is bad, but to be honest, he finds it quite interesting.
But the problem is that this setting is too mysterious, and it is difficult to grasp it when writing.
It's hard to write this interesting setting into an interesting plot while being able to grasp the rhythm.
Can this author under him do it?
Moreover, such a setting may once again increase the difficulty of reading in the early stage of readers.
Of course, by this point, there may not be many readers left.
After all, I clicked on such a novel title and such a brief introduction.
Most readers of such a world background and story can resist patience and continue to read.
And this side,
Ji Zhuo sat in the study, facing the computer,
Look at the string of ellipses sent by the editor.
There was some excitement on his face,
What does that mean, it means that the editors are speechless about what he said.
It shows that the editor does not agree with his idea at all.
Although the last time the editor encountered Waterloo, Ji Zhuo felt that the editor's vision could still be believed and believed.
After all, it is a person who has read countless novels.
It's not stable!
Sure enough, this niche theme has also cut the upgrade stream, and it will definitely not catch fire!
Hurry up and reply to the message,
Let me change it! Then I resolutely refused to change and set foot on the street again!
Ji Zhuo was excited, waiting for the editor to send another message.
However, after a string of ellipses, the editor did not reply to the message for half a day.
Could it be that he is complaining to the people next to him about the strange author under his hands?
Isn't that more stable.
So Ji Zhuo decisively typed another message and sent it over.
"Clumsy and extraordinary: editors. Look, can I sign this book? ”
"Clumsy and extraordinary: Boss, don't worry, I can bear it."
Buckle chat on, humble and careful.
Actually, laughing.
On the other side,
is still wondering if Ji Zhuo can grasp the pen and ink of the editor in charge of this interesting setting,
looked at the message sent by Ji Zhuo again, and hesitated.
"Edit: Can ......"
Ji Zhuo looked at the reply sent by the editor,
Still waiting with anticipation for the second half of the editor's words,
But that's not it.
“…… Forget it, the editor's words are also poisoned milk. ”
Thinking about the 'best wishes' of the last editor,
It didn't work at all, or the other way around.
Ji Zhuo quickly replied to a message and ended the chat with the editor.
"Clumsy and extraordinary: that big guy, then I'll send the website directly."
"Edit: Hmm."
The first reading of the novel headquarters office building.
ended the communication with his subordinate this author,
Pen and Mo sighed, the author's novel under his command is okay, and the idea is not bad.
But I don't know why, every time I chat with him, I feel tired and panicked.
Every time a new novel comes up with something new.
I was still thinking about giving this author a 'psychological preparation' in advance,
But thinking about this author's previous book, he didn't say much more.
Instead, I prepared myself mentally.
"Maybe this book is also popular?"
Thinking about it, the pen and ink smiled again, and then continued with other work.
……
“…… In the roar of steam locomotives, in the whispers of evil gods.
It's a chaotic and twisted world of Cthulhu......"
Ji clumsy skillful copy and paste,
A new book was created in the writer's background of Shiyue.com.
The title of the book has not changed a word.
“…… Hmm, call for essays? ”
When I was creating a new book, I noticed that there was an essay contest on the website recently.
Ji Zhuo glanced at it and decisively did not choose to participate.
What if the essay wins?
Besides, there don't seem to be fantasy essays, they are all classified by reality and science fiction.
Smoothly created a new book.
The manuscript of a total of five chapters was sent out at one time.
Go back to the Writer's Back Page homepage.
Looking at the novel where the data is still zero and there is no cover,
Ji Zhuo only felt that it was really pleasant to watch, if only the words 'under review' displayed next to him could be removed.
Further down, looking at the data of the previous book "Mortal Cultivation of Immortals",
Ji Zhuo's mood is quite complicated,
It's uncomfortable for how long it has been since "Mortal Cultivation of Immortals" was completed, and I haven't seen how the collection has fallen.
What if these readers see that they have released a new book, and then follow along?
But "Mortal Cultivation of Immortals" is now complete, and it has nothing to do with its own system goals.
Now I'm really making money for myself.
If you can't collect it, it's probably all a dead collection.
According to my understanding of the readers of the first reading network, which reader does not have one or two hundred books in the shelf.
It's been so many days since the book was completed, and this book must not sink to the bottom, and it will definitely not be seen.
Ji Zhuo could only comfort himself like this.
Without looking at the comments in the backstage, I turned off the writer's backstage.
……
He still plans to publish this book with the author of this 'epochal coincidence'.
Didn't create another trumpet.
At the same time, the editor was able to sign a contract for the book.
The former is because,
The reader does not know the author's trumpet, but the editor is clear.
Two trumpet novels can be merged into one author's number.
Don't be happy when Ji Zhuo is happy in the street, and the situation is good,
The editor saw that his new book was not doing well, so he helped him and merged the small number of books into the current number, and when the time came, there was a large influx of old readers.
The gap was too big for him to withstand the blow.
It's better to just use this number to send it.
Anyway, the subject matter is different, and there are definitely not many old readers who can follow me.
And the latter signed because,
Ji Zhuo is afraid that he will not sign a contract and put it on the shelves by then,
The system does not give him a cycle, or a different way of measuring whether the goal has been achieved.
Don't fall short at both ends when the time comes, he will be numb.
So he might as well sign a contract,
When the time comes, the wool of the system will not be able to be picked, and the book will still be able to return some blood.
Anyway, I'm a sure win,
It's called a win-win!
……
“…… What are you going to do now? ”
Today's words have been coded,
The new book has also been released, just waiting to pounce.
Ji Zhuo sat in the study, already buttoning up his laptop.
Look at the dark sky outside and the bright lights of the city in the distance.
Ji Zhuo fell into deep thought.
"It's been so long since I've been in the magic capital, and I haven't gone out with the editor to have a string or something."
“…… Why don't you have a meal with the editor? ”
Thinking about it, Ji Zhuo took out his phone again.
"Clumsy and extraordinary: editors?
Edit:? ”
There was a pause.
"Clumsy and extraordinary: it's okay, it's okay. Editor: Big guy, you're busy.
Edit:??? ”
Ji Zhuo just suddenly remembered,
The other person is also in the magic capital.
The biggest black fan in his heart,
The biggest criminal of mortal immortal cultivation explosion,
The culprit of everything - killing Ernie sauce 300,000 seconds - Yun Qingmu.
There's a girl.,Editors or something can also be put away.。
There is no hurry.
And Ji Zhuo is ready to probe the truth of this black powder leader.
At the same time, in order to ensure that the recommendation of your novels is as few as possible, not so much, it is better not to be so familiar with the editor.
Thinking about it, Ji Zhuo nodded.
"Chaos is not a year: people are in the magic capital, just out of the house, just in time for a meal, the barbecue is very fragrant, about?"
Immediately after, the news came back.
"300,000 per second: location?
300,000 per second: (Your friend initiated location sharing)"
……
“…… Sister, where are you going? ”
“…… Dates, supper, masturbation. ”
On the other side, Yun Qingmu changed his clothes, touched his mobile phone and went out.
Here, Ji Zhuo, who is waiting downstairs for the Didi driver to pick him up,
Glancing at the cloud and lightly admiring the location sharing,
found that the location of the two was not that far, about five kilometers.
……
“…… Long time no see. ”
"Long time no see."
I found a barbecue restaurant on Meituan that has a good evaluation,
Ji Zhuo and Yun Qingmu arrived at the place one after another,
They both got out of the car, and then the eyes of the two of them met right together.
On the other hand, when I got closer, I couldn't help but pause,
In the end, both of them couldn't help but smile and said at the same time,
And then I couldn't help laughing again.
"Let's go, go in first."
Ji Zhuo greeted, and the two walked into the barbecue restaurant next to them.
“…… Why did the writer Ji Da have time to come to the magic capital recently? ”
"Stop, stop, change the name, I'm really embarrassed by this title."
"Okay, Ji Zhuo. I remember when you weren't still in the city? Why did you suddenly arrive in the magic capital? ”
"It's not sudden, I've been in the city for a long time, and it just so happened that some time ago the old and young finished talking about the book, and the time is right, so I'll change places.
Thinking that many novel websites are in the magic capital, this is also a familiar and unfamiliar place for me, so I came over and took a look. ”
The decoration in the barbecue restaurant is okay, Ji Zhuo and Yun Qingmu sat on a booth,
Sitting on both sides of the table, while the barbecue has not yet come up, he will say something briefly.
Ji Zhuo told the truth,
However, Ji Zhuo knew that Yun Qingmu was killing Ernie sauce, and Yun Qingmu didn't seem to know that the dog author was Ji Zhuo.
Saying these words at this time, Ji Zhuo felt a little special,
It's probably a bit of a psychological advantage, and a little bit of weakness.
"How long are you going to stay?"
Yun Qingmu felt that Ji Zhuo's gaze was slightly strange,
But I didn't think much about it.
just replied in passing, and couldn't help but lower his head and look at the phone placed next to the table.
I don't know if today's dog author has released a new book,
There shouldn't be, and I haven't seen anyone say it in the book friend group.
During this period of time, Yun Qingmu can be said to have been obsessed with the author's new book of 'Era Coincidents'.
The name for it has also changed from big to dog author, and he cares more about his new book than the author himself.
I just don't know when this will resonate.
"I don't know, maybe two or three months, maybe half a year. When you get tired of living, you can change places again. ”
Ji Zhuo replied casually, looking at Yun Qingmu glancing at her own mobile phone from time to time,
couldn't help but glance at Yun Qingmu's mobile phone.
Waiting for news?
Are you waiting for my new book?
This 'black fan head' and 'loyal book lover' are too dedicated.
"Chic!"
Yun Qingmu raised his head from the screen again, and then said something to Ji Zhuo.
“…… What are you waiting for? ”
Ji Zhuo first cooperated and showed a smile, and then took a chance and asked.
"Nope. Isn't it the same author who asked you before, how many days have passed, and new books have not been released. ”
As he spoke, Yun Qingmu felt a little tired, and complained to Ji Zhuo,
"I'm tired of waiting, and I can't find any other novels to read. By the way, Ji Zhuo, you recently wrote a novel and tell me a copy, I may be interested in it. ”
“…… Ahem......"
Ji Zhuo showed an embarrassed but polite smile and coughed dryly.
“…… It feels strange to write a novel for acquaintances. And I'm a street writer, and the novel is average, and it's average. ”
Ji Zhuo drank water to hide his embarrassment.
"Forget it."
Yun Qingmu didn't care much,
just followed closely, leaned forward again, and moved closer to Ji Zhuo,
Mysteriously, it seems to be trying to say some secret.
“…… By the way, Ji Zhuo, I also found one more thing. ”
"What?"
Yun Qingmu looked at this appearance, which made Ji Zhuo a little nervous.
“…… I found out that this dog author is the same person as the dog author you recommended to me for the novel before. ”
Yun Qingmu's expression of grasping everything was under control, and said loudly to Ji Zhuo.
"Huh...... Hehe......"
Hearing Yun Qingmu's words, Ji Zhuo's heart jumped suddenly,
My face was a little tense.
She wouldn't have found out that she was the dog author, would she?
Ji Zhuo barely tightened the expression on his face, and carefully looked at the expression and eyes on Xia Yun Qingmu's face,
Seeing her serious and mysterious appearance, Ji Zhuo affirmed,
I don't think I found it yet.
Mentally stabilized.
"How did you find out?"
"I used to think that the style of these two authors' books was similar, and they were both the ones I liked."
"On a whim that day, I carefully compared, and I found that there were some details where the habits of the two authors were the same, and I knew it."
Yun Qingmu said lightly.
Do I still have this problem?
Ji Zhuo's face was barely tense, thinking.
"Ji Zhuo, you should have known about it earlier, right? After all, you said you had seen him in the author group before. ”
"Hmmm......"
Looking at the smile on Yun Qingmu's face,
Ji Zhuo was still a little panicked in his heart, and he always felt that he was not far from the day when he died.
“…… Your barbecue. To give. ”
At this time, the clerk in the barbecue restaurant came over with the grilled barbecue.
interrupted the two of them,
Ji Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief again.
"Boom."
At this time, Yun Qingmu's mobile phone on the table rang again.