As time passed, the book continued to sell like hotcakes. Coupled with Jerma's frenzied promotion, more and more people learned of Xia Ping's book. In particular, several literary masters took notice of this bestseller.
The moment they read it, quite a few masters were utterly astounded.
Modernist literary master Puxifu sighed with emotion, "Ever since I learned of this book, I have studied it through the night, tossing and turning in bed, reading it dozens of times. This is a work of modernist literature.
"Wu Wudi is not merely a con artist—he is also a master philosopher, a master of human nature, and a master of Buddhist studies. He profoundly understands the ways of human nature, sees through the affairs and sentiments of the world, and understands human nature as clearly as a demon sees a fire. Thirty-Six Stratagems of Deception—every stratagem is brimming with the wisdom of mankind. It is truly astonishing."
He lavished endless praise upon the book.
Classical literature scholar Lugantong shared the same view. "At first, I suspected that he was merely a con artist. Even if he was skilled in every kind of deception, what tricks could he possibly write? I assumed it was just grandstanding, that he had written this book solely to make money. Perhaps it had even been ghostwritten by someone else.
"But after reading this book, a chill ran through my entire body. It was as though Wu Wudi's soul hovered above every scam across the universe. It encompasses everything; it is capable of anything.
"Who besides a master could write such a book? If a ghostwriter possessed such ability, they would have become a master of their generation long ago instead of waiting until now."
He strongly recommended the book, sparing no praise as he continuously recommended it to others.