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Chapter 29 What he performed wasn't magic, it was sorcery!

Qi Xuan's magic show recording goes viral, causing Bilibili's servers to crash!

"Qi Xuan's magic show livestream breaks records with 142 million online viewers!"

The hashtag #QiXuanMagicRecordedLive# has garnered over 10 million views!

Qi Xuan's magic show recordings surpass 10 billion views across the internet in a single day!

……

Class One Garden Party.

[Chrysanthemums are slightly sweet] After several news articles were reposted, the group chat suddenly became lively again.

"I never imagined that Xuanzi could do magic tricks, and she's so good at it."

"Yes, even the big names in the magic world say they can't compare to him. That Liu Chang has been on the Spring Festival Gala several times."

"To be honest, I don't usually believe other people's opinions, but I've watched Xuanzi's live stream. Her magic tricks are fucking amazing. I can't find a single flaw."

"Xuanzi is really something. He has such skills but he kept it a secret from us. Back then, he refused to participate in the arts performance. If he had just shown off a few skills, he would have become famous long ago."

"It's not too late to become famous now, and to become famous all over the world, that's quite impressive."

……

After a heated discussion, Song Manman, the arts and literature committee member, whose online name in the group is "Spring Sleep Unaware," directly tagged "Riding an Old Lady Across the Road":
"Chengzi, everyone outside says they can't figure out the principle behind that magic trick. I've watched the recording several times and I still can't understand it. As Xuanzi's childhood friend and one of his closest companions, do you know how he performs this magic trick?"

"Of course I know that. He's demonstrated it to me several times. But the most crucial thing about magic is the secrecy behind the scenes. As his childhood friend, I certainly can't reveal it."

"How about we talk privately? Tell me in detail, and I promise to keep it a secret."

"If you can keep it a secret, so can I."

"Chengzi, you're not saying this on purpose because I rejected you back then, are you?"

"One thing at a time, that's definitely not it."

"What if I accept your confession if you tell me?"

"We're a man of our word. If we say we'll keep it a secret, we will keep it a secret!"

Upon seeing this, the classmates in the group immediately started to tease:
"Cheng Zi is awesome!"

"Master Cheng is a real man!"

"A role model for us all!"

"Not being tempted by beauty, truly worthy of being called the Little Tyrant of Jiangcheng!"

Upon seeing these messages, Xue Cheng was overcome with emotion and burst into tears.

Do you think I'm trying to keep this a secret?

I was kept in the dark too!

When that kid comes down here, I'm making him pay me back with a wife!
At this moment, Zhang Chu, known as "Number One in the East Gate," suddenly sent out a series of screenshots.

The images contain comments from overseas netizens, which have already been translated using AI:
"Are all the people in the Great Qian Dynasty idiots? They can't even figure out such a simple magic trick?"

"That's right, our magic master Santani's magic is far more exaggerated than this. I don't know what they have to brag about?"

"After all, the Great Qian is a backward country of magic. Magic is an imported concept to them, so it's normal that they lack understanding of it. But to casually elevate Qi Xuan to a god-like status because of this lack of understanding would be a laughing stock."

"I really want to show the people of Daqian what top-notch magic looks like, so they won't be so narrow-minded all the time."

……

After reposting these comments, Zhang Chu said casually:

"It's clear that Qi Xuan isn't as amazing as we thought. At least, most people abroad don't recognize him. We need to open our eyes to the world so we don't get fooled by these low-level tricks."

However, his remarks drew criticism from many people, with Song Manman surprisingly being the first to criticize him:

"Does the skill of magicians depend on others? Are you blind?"

Zhang Chu couldn't hold back any longer:

"This isn't just my opinion; so many people abroad think the same way. Are we all blind?"

I don't know if others are blind, but your eyes have never been bright.

"Seriously, Song Manman, are you sick in the head? Let's have a discussion, why the sudden personal attacks?"

"Personal attack? Didn't you attack me first? You posted those comments mocking the people of Daqian, am I not a member of Daqian?"

The two were at loggerheads.

Meanwhile, the conflicts surrounding Qi Xuan's magic have spread to a wider range of the international internet.

"Magic is indeed an imported art, but the magic tricks of the Great Qian Dynasty also have a long history. Using history to refute this, are you kidding me, barbarian?"

"I've seen Santani's magic tricks a lot. It's always the same old routine. If he weren't a veteran with a big reputation, he would have been dethroned long ago. How dare he compare to our Qi Shen?"

"If you say Qi Shenbian's magic tricks are no good, then why don't you reveal the principles behind them?"

……

"If you guys are so amazing, why did we win the World Magic Championship last year?"

"You've only won once. Don't forget that the previous five champions were all Westerners!"

"Doesn't that just prove you're on the decline? Otherwise, how could we have taken the championship from you?"

"Even if you take it away, it can't cover up the fact that Qi Xuan's magic is no good."

"Stop talking nonsense! If you're so capable, reveal the principles behind Qi Shen's magic tricks and replicate them live on the spot. Otherwise, you're just avoiding the important points!"

"Everyone says he's no good, so what's the point of researching him?"

"Try to replicate it if you dare!"

"We're too lazy to replicate such a low-level magic trick."

"Reissue!"

"You can replicate it anytime you want."

"carve!"

"You son of a bitch, fine, I'll copy it! Let me show you the power of our Western magic masters! @Chris, @The Right Hand of God, @The Illusionist of Reality..."

……

Before the debate among netizens both at home and abroad could reach a conclusion, Chris, a top Western magician who has served as a judge for numerous magic competitions, published a long article:
"Regarding Qi Xuan's magic tricks, I have used AI and various scientific instruments to analyze them frame by frame. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any flaws, nor can I understand the underlying principles, let alone successfully replicate them."

This seemed completely impossible to me, yet it happened before my very eyes in a very strange way. I have to admit that Qi Xuan's superb skills in magic far exceeded our imagination.

What he did wasn't magic at all.

It's magic!

……

As more and more Western magicians chimed in with their agreement, the foreign netizens who had been making a great fuss quickly disappeared like locusts.

The country erupted in cheers.

Class One Amusement Park.

Xue Cheng took screenshots of the public statements of more than a dozen Western magicians and sent them to the group, tagging Zhang Chu with each screenshot.

Although Zhang Chu did not log off, he did not show up in the group chat until the very end, choosing to lie low and play dead.

No matter how much Xue Cheng mocked him, he remained silent.

Seeing that he really wanted to be a tortoise, Xue Cheng had no choice but to chat with his classmates about other things.

That very evening, [Chrysanthemum Sweetness] suddenly sent a news item:
Qi Xuan's ex-girlfriend exposed, recounting Qi Xuan's unknown past!

Upon seeing this, everyone in the group was immediately filled with question marks.

Ex-girlfriend?
Where did this ex-girlfriend come from?

A group of people are frantically tagging Chen Yutong.

When Chen Yutong came out, she was equally dumbfounded:
"I'm still working overtime at the company, this isn't me at all!"

……

Inside the villa's bedroom.

After seeing this message, Ji Yuwei slowly narrowed her beautiful eyes.

(End of this chapter)