Chapter Eleven: There's a Thief!

Mr. Jingjie was truly a man of noble reclusion; no matter what, he refused to accept any credit and insisted that the work was solely by Gu Dao. Moreover, the "Inscription on the Humble Room" directly struck a chord within him, instantly making Gu Dao a kindred spirit.

Decades of his own secluded aspirations were entirely, perfectly expressed in that piece. How could he not be deeply moved? Gu Dao, with great sincerity, carefully transcribed the entire text in the elegant Liu script. Mr. Jingjie adored both the calligraphy and the writing itself.

In their shared enthusiasm, the two drank heartily together. After drinking to excess, Gu Dao persuaded him to entrust the manuscript he had labored over for decades for printing and publication.

This was Gu Dao’s true intention all along. He sought to use the movable type printing technology of future generations in this ancient kingdom...