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Trading Cosmic Battleship From The Start

Chapter 238 - 159: The Original Versions of the Four Great Classical Novels_2

Author: Rust-Worn Rune
updatedAt: 2025-07-29

CHAPTER 238: CHAPTER 159: THE ORIGINAL VERSIONS OF THE FOUR GREAT CLASSICAL NOVELS_2

Shen Shi instantly understood in his heart; this indeed had a certain connection with Primordial Energy.

He was no longer entirely ignorant about Primordial Energy.

He even roughly understood that when an individual’s Primordial Energy Mastery reaches a certain level, it is necessary to construct a massive self-world within consciousness. Moreover, the content of this world often requires the accumulation of time, and demands continual retrospection along the timeline to construct a stable, real, and invulnerable self from the origins of one’s entire civilization and race.

Only by doing so can one bear the immense Primordial Energy.

However, as it now seems.

The people on this future timeline, although initially not devoid of culture, began to pursue higher quality cognition—cognition based on real antiques, undoubtedly more authentic than that based on general information.

When he himself reached this step, would he also need to seek artifacts from even more distant periods?

Many thoughts crossed Shen Shi’s mind, but eventually, he merely smiled and said, "Then, as Boss Zhou said, let’s start with a set of ’books.’

As the words fell, four thick books suddenly appeared before him.

Worn and fragile after the passage of three thousand years.

Apart from their characteristics related to Primordial Energy, another value of antiques lies in their ’rarity.’

Unless well-preserved, most antiques continue to diminish and disappear over time.

Thus, even without seeing the actual content of these books, merely their completeness at a glance stirred a slight commotion among those seated.

Some even wanted to step forward for a closer look.

But before they could act, they heard Boss Zhou, who was the closest, exclaim, "Are these written in Classical Chinese? Do they come with annotations as well?"

Original versions?

These four words alone made some people unable to hold back and shout, "Copy a projection for us to see."

"Of course," Shen Shi said with a smile, raising his hand once more, and instantly, the projection of these four books appeared before everyone.

All could see it clearly at once.

Lo and behold, these were the four great classics of the Eastern Country!

Regarding these four books, within the whole of Human Civilization, there was no one unfamiliar with them, as they represent a critically important part of the heritage. Numerous Ancient Books have been preserved to this day and are even the foundation of many powerful Clans.

But the problem is, the majority of the Ancient Books of these four that have been preserved today are in vernacular versions!

Even youth editions!

Thus, the original Classical Chinese versions, with annotations, are extremely valuable!

Especially ’Journey to the West’!

The initial version’s depicted world was more real, more cruel, and more mysterious, containing many widely spread mythical legends!

Although they were merely myths, within the Consciousness World, they could materialize into reality!

It’s easy to imagine whether the myths described in the youth version are stronger or those in the original version!

At this moment, those skilled enough at this level could not suppress their excitement anymore.

The original versions of the four great classics, even if only facsimile reproductions in an information library, would be quite valuable, whereas real Ancient Books are extremely precious, worthy enough to be a Clan’s mainstay!

"Dear guest, you’ve truly opened my eyes!" Boss Zhou was also inspecting the books in front of him. Although some information was likewise concealed, the market terminal had already provided an evaluation.

It was perfectly intact from the very beginning to the end, without a single corner missing!

"If Boss Zhou also wants it, you can also bid below," Shen Shi glanced at him.

"Can’t compete, can’t compete," Boss Zhou shook his head, full of regret, "In today’s gathering, treasures like these, Old Zhou really has the heart but lacks the strength."

He even had a hint of remorse.

If he had known the distinguished guest could produce such Ancient Books, he might not have arranged such an event.

After all, failing to obtain the Holy Relic Jade Pendant, he could have had a chance with this set of Ancient Books.

But unfortunately.

At this current gathering, there was probably no opportunity.

Among these people, there were always some willing to take considerable losses to acquire these four books, but for him, it wasn’t worthwhile.

However—Boss Zhou glanced once more at Shen Shi in front of him.

This esteemed guest was truly deep-pocketed and fully prepared.

"Let’s begin directly!" someone couldn’t help but shout.

"Indeed, sir, could we start the auction?"

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am about to form a Clan; these four Ancient Books, I am determined to obtain them! I’d appreciate your courtesy."

"Let everyone’s skill speak for itself."

"I offer six million gold coins! That’s my base price!"

"..."

The many down below were looking at Shen Shi with utmost eagerness.

It was clear that this exceptionally valuable set of Ancient Books moved many who initially didn’t have much hope for the Jade Pendant.

What is called an auction is not merely about bidding for a single item; after all, the odds of a reward in that case are too low.

But at this moment, Yu Xi, representing the Collector, stood up once more.

"Let’s still bid for that Holy Relic Jade Pendant before," she looked at Shen Shi with some enthusiasm, "If you have no interest in gaining anything from Gus Land, then I will bid with gold coins on behalf of the Collector, as for this set of Ancient Books, regrettably, the Collector has several sets already, however, I am personally very interested and will join the bidding individually."

Compared to earlier, her attitude had already shifted.

Clearly, bringing out new valuable antiques proved that Shen Shi didn’t just luckily come across a Holy Relic, even though he still couldn’t capture the Collector’s attention. However, to her, he already stood out and was at least someone worth befriending.

Nevertheless, Shen Shi merely smiled softly.

"There’s no need to rush, everyone, why not first look at the first page of these books."

As he spoke, he directly lifted the content block on the first page.

Allowing everyone to see the specific content of this page.

Then, in an instant, when everyone turned the page, they stood transfixed!

This was only a blank page, and many Ancient Books from the Earth Star Era were like this, with a blank page at the beginning, mainly having some publisher, publication number, and similar information.

But this wasn’t the crucial part.

The most significant thing was, there were a few handwritten characters on it!

[Year 2 Class 13, Shen Shi]

That’s right.

These four books still belonged to Shen Shi.

They were bought when he was in his second year of high school.

Firstly because these four great classics are indeed recommended readings in middle school, even for college entrance exams, and secondly, purchasing the Classical Chinese version was to improve his Classical Chinese reading skills.

Luckily, when he got married and moved, he kept some of his belongings from his old home.

Shen Shi never imagined that, coming to this future timeline, his belongings could hold such high value!

Merely a Jade Pendant he carried on him counted as a "Holy Relic."

Then what about the Ancient Books on which he personally made some reading notes?

Shen Shi had always maintained the habit of making notes and annotations while reading.

And at this moment.

He was able to receive the intense emotions emanating toward him as he wished.

Shock! Unbelievable!

Some people were fixated on those few simple characters, utterly incredulous.

"This, could the Shen Shi written here be..." Boss Zhou also widened his eyes, staring intently at Shen Shi.

"Identification isn’t your concern is it, Boss Zhou?" Shen Shi said with a smile, repeating his words from before.

In fact, not just Boss Zhou, others were already eagerly verifying it.

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