81: The news was explosive.

To get on Qin Yun's good side, Mike was very pleased that Qin Yun had made a find at the Warehouse Auction he was responsible for.

Seeing so many people complimenting Qin Yun, he knew that most of his plan had already succeeded.

"This is the terrifying thing about top-tier warehouse Treasure Hunters; they all have a keen sense of smell and can discover wealth in abandoned warehouses. Qin Yun is precisely a leader in this field, and he's been the most prominent figure in the Treasure Hunting Circle this past month."

"For other Treasure Hunters, buying a warehouse worth over a hundred thousand dollars is something that might not happen for many years, but for Qin Yun, a hundred thousand dollars is just business as usual."

"Look, Qin Yun wasn't moved by the warehouse's price at all. He probably just likes ancient books from his motherland, which is why he bid on this warehouse. Top-tier Treasure Hunters all have incredibly strong luck, and it's precisely because of this that Qin Yun could find a treasure of this caliber in a place where warehouse treasure hunting isn't well-developed like ours."

"This kind of scene is rare even in Astoria, and it's absolutely unique in this small town. It's only because of Qin Yun's arrival that the town is seeing this."

"It is an honor for everyone here to witness Qin Yun finding treasure. Everyone should be happy. Let's applaud Qin Yun and congratulate the town."

After Mike finished speaking, he walked up to Qin Yun while clapping.

"Qin Yun, congratulations on finding a treasure you're interested in within the warehouse! It's my honor to witness this miracle as well!"

Hearing Mike's words, thunderous applause erupted at the scene.

This was the kind of treatment a hero deserved.

In everyone's hearts, Qin Yun was the town's hero for ridding them of a menace.

No one felt even a hint of jealousy toward the hundred thousand dollars in profit Qin Yun gained from the Warehouse Auction.

A hundred thousand was a large sum of money to them, but to a big shot like Qin Yun, it was just pocket change.

They were happy to see Qin Yun receive treatment that matched his achievements.

"Qin Yun is really great. He's capable and seems very friendly."

"Of course. If he weren't capable, could he have wiped out Golden Tooth's criminal gang in one fell swoop?"

"His profession is a Treasure Hunter; he's a true titan in Warehouse Auctions. Earning five or six million in a month—isn't that too exaggerated?"

"It would be so wonderful if our town produced someone like Qin Yun. With his luck and ability, he would surely drive the town's development."

"Stop dreaming. Someone like Qin Yun is a once-in-a-century figure, let alone in a remote corner like our town."

"Qin Yun, you are our idol and our town's hero!"

Not knowing who started it, the crowd began shouting words of congratulations to Qin Yun.

The sound was so loud that even Qin Yun, inside the warehouse, was a bit stunned.

He was a veteran of Warehouse Auctions, but he had never seen such a grand scene.

Seeing these people shouting from the bottom of their hearts, Qin Yun felt a surge of passion. He walked to the auction stage and tapped the microphone a few times.

A harsh electronic sound rang out. Seeing Qin Yun step onto the stage, the bustling park fell silent instantly.

"Hello everyone, I am Qin Yun. I'm very happy to meet you all in this beautiful park."

"I'm not as amazing as everyone says; I'm just a lucky person from Xia Country, not worthy of such praise. However, the protagonist of today, the yongle encyclopedia in my hands, deserves treatment even grander than this."

"The yongle encyclopedia is a peerless masterpiece that can benefit generations to come. It includes the Classics, History, Philosophy, and Literature, covering astronomy, geography, yin and yang, medicine, divination, Buddhism, Taoism, drama, crafts, and agronomy—encompassing the intellectual wealth of the Chinese nation over thousands of years."

"It is the world's largest encyclopedia and an important symbol of Xia Country's culture. Much of its content holds immense value for modern scientific research."

"One could say that the yongle encyclopedia is the greatest tome in the world, a treasure of human culture!"

Qin Yun was very excited to have found the yongle encyclopedia.

Stimulated by the lively atmosphere, he decided to tell these witnesses in the town about the greatness of the yongle encyclopedia!

Let Chinese culture be admired by everyone!

Seeing Qin Yun take the stage to give a speech, everyone was filled with anticipation.

He was the town's hero and a legendary Treasure Hunter.

They really wanted to know what Qin Yun was feeling at this moment.

To record this memorable moment, many people took out their phones to film Qin Yun's speech.

However, seeing Qin Yun's proud expression when talking about the yongle encyclopedia, and his solemn declaration that it was the number one extraordinary book and the greatest tome in the world...

...they felt a bit confused.

Was the yongle encyclopedia really as amazing as Qin Yun said?

Could it be that Qin Yun only said this out of patriotic sentiment?

Every person who loves their motherland deserves respect.

Moreover, he was the town's hero. Even though they weren't convinced about the yongle encyclopedia being number one, they still responded with warm applause.

After venting his pent-up emotions, Qin Yun quickly regained his composure.

He didn't know if his speech was good or bad.

But he didn't regret it. To promote Xia Country's culture, being a bit high-profile might cause some trouble, but it was all worth it!

Seeing the skeptical looks on everyone's faces, Qin Yun didn't say much more.

Once these people realized he was telling the truth—and was actually being quite modest...

...their jaws would likely drop in shock.

Mike hadn't expected Qin Yun to be such a master speaker; he felt his blood boiling with excitement from that soul-stirring speech.

Qin Yun went forward to shake hands and say goodbye to Mike, promising to grab a drink next time.

Carrying the yongle encyclopedia and a pile of ancient books, Qin Yun and the others returned to Frauer's home.

Only after seeing the big shot Qin Yun leave did the townspeople truly let loose and celebrate.

Qin Yun's speech had left a huge impact on the people.

Drinking wine and sitting on the lawn, everyone began to discuss.

"A big shot like Qin Yun is truly charismatic. Even though I knew he gave that impassioned speech out of patriotism, I was still very moved listening to it!"

"That must be why he's a big shot; we mere mortals just can't compare!"

"What if—I'm just saying what if—what Qin Yun said is true?"

"How could that be? How could a small town like ours have such a supreme treasure? No matter how great that yongle encyclopedia is, can it really beat the Encyclopedia Britannica?"

...The videos filmed by the town residents gradually began to go viral online.

Qin Yun was a Treasure Hunter who had recently become quite popular, and with the 'world's number one extraordinary book' as a gimmick, it quickly caused a massive uproar!

Most ordinary people were just watching the spectacle, mainly making snarky comments.

How could the yongle encyclopedia be the world's number one extraordinary book?

How could a treasure of that caliber be in a remote small town?

Even if the yongle encyclopedia was as amazing as Qin Yun claimed, the five volumes in his hands might be fakes.

However, an Expert soon stated that the five volumes Qin Yun found were very likely authentic.

Many professors with knowledge of Xia Country's culture one after another agreed with Qin Yun's viewpoint.

The yongle encyclopedia is the world's number one extraordinary book!

The internet exploded instantly, with many website headlines filled with news about the yongle encyclopedia.