Chapter 40: Rainstorm Wild Temple 2
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At this moment, when Zhang Wubing was called out by his full name by Yan Shixun, he recalled the terrifying shadow of his mother calling him by his full name and beating him when he was a child.
He couldn’t help but shudder, and reflexively replied loudly, “Yes!”
Yan Shixun let out a cold laugh, released the door he was holding onto, and walked slowly towards the crouching Zhang Wubing outside the door.
“What did you just say?” He smirked, his voice cold. “I didn’t hear it clearly. Come on, Xiaobing, stop trembling, and tell me loudly, why did you come to find me?”
With each word spoken by Yan Shixun, Zhang Wubing flinched. By the end, he had curled himself into a round shape, but he still held onto the live-streaming device tightly, keeping the camera aimed at Yan Shixun.
The viewers, watching from this angle as if looking up from the ground to Yan Shixun, felt their hearts pounding. Even though they were not standing in front of Yan Shixun, they dared not breathe at home. They just stared, breathless, at Yan Shixun’s well-defined jawline through the camera, losing their voices and thoughts in a daze.
Yan Shixun’s tall and slender figure stood in half-light and half-shadow, with his hair casting shadows over his narrow, upturned dark eyes. His pale red lips held a hint of a cold smile, and his fitted black shirt accentuated his perfectly defined muscles. His lean waist and arms exuded an immeasurable and formidable strength.
He was like a drawn sword, bearing an aesthetic of extreme power, yet sharp and unapproachable.
Just a few minutes earlier, the audience had been excitedly discussing the exquisite beauty of Yan Shixun when he was angry, eagerly anticipating the sight of his enraged expression.
However, when they actually faced him, they suddenly realized, amid their immersion in his peerless beauty, that——
This is the beauty of a blade, silently guarding the intersection of yin and yang. Approaching him would result in being cut.
Unaware that his “allies” had already betrayed him, Zhang Wubing trembled for a long time but eventually recalled the promise he had made to the audience before the live broadcast.
So, he mustered up the courage and, in a trembling voice, said again, “B-B-Brother Yan, you… you… you… you haven’t been eliminated at the bottom. According to our arrangement, you must continue to follow the program’s schedule until you are eliminated at the end…”
However, Zhang Wubing’s voice grew quieter, and Yan Shixun’s expression grew darker.
In the hotel villa corridor, a deathly silence enveloped the surroundings.
Zhang Wubing was so terrified that he dared not breathe, trembling all over, fearing that he would either be killed by supernatural beings or beaten to death by his dear Brother Yan.
The door to the adjacent room cracked open slightly.
Bai Shuang, who had witnessed everything through the live stream, carefully peered out, afraid that Zhang Wubing would be killed, leaving the show with no content to broadcast. She was on the verge of going out to persuade him, but her fear stopped her just before pushing the door open.
She was scared too!
Inside his room, Yan Shixun keenly detected the heartbeat sounds coming from the neighboring room. He turned his head without changing his expression, looking down at Zhang Wubing and the live-streaming equipment he clung to even in his terror.
After a long pause, Yan Shixun finally sneered, breaking the silence. “You’re usually so afraid of ghosts, but now you dare to plot against me for the sake of your show? Xiaobing, it seems you’ve grown up, huh?”
Upon hearing Yan Shixun’s voice, a trembling Zhang Wubing, who thought he was hiding well, reluctantly looked up at Yan Shixun.
“B-Brother Yan, QAQ, this is the only dream I have in my life. If it can’t come true, I’ll be no different from a walking corpse for the rest of my life.”
Even though his face was filled with tears, a worried expression, and fear, when Zhang Wubing talked about his dream, his tone remained as serious as it was at the beginning, never changing.
Yan Shixun glanced at the almost frightened Zhang Wubing coldly for a good ten minutes before finally letting out a cold snort. He said with disdain, “Have you forgotten that we are live on air? Can a director look like this in front of the camera? Hurry up, wipe your face. You’re a mess.”
Zhang Wubing stared at Yan Shixun dumbfounded for a moment before cautiously confirming that his ‘Brother Yan’ really didn’t intend to kill him.
So, without considering the fact that they were on camera, he understood that keeping Yan Shixun from being angry was the most crucial thing – no matter how big the world was, he could only survive with Yan Shixun’s support.
He positioned himself on the ground and swiftly slid towards the perfectly illuminated floor like a pro, then skillfully grabbed onto Yan Shixun’s calf.
“BROTHER——YAN——Sniff, I love you so much! No, you’re my dad! Thank you, Dad!”
Yan Shixun disdainfully stepped back, saying, “Quick, move away! Your snot’s about to cry out. Don’t you dare mess up my clothes. All this lovey-dovey stuff, it’s nauseating. Shut up!”
Only at this moment did the viewers in front of the camera finally breathe a sigh of relief.
[Director, what courage! I declare that from today, I’m a fan of the director. So awesome! Even under that kind of gaze from Brother Yan, he still dared to speak. Such bravery!]
[I was so scared just now that I couldn’t even speak. My mom asked me why I wasn’t sleeping, but I couldn’t utter a word. Director, you’re a real hero!]
[Oh my god, when Brother Yan’s gaze swept over me just now, I almost knelt on the ground. It was so terrifying. Is this the kind of man who can exorcise evil spirits? Incredible, truly incredible. Brother Yan is amazing.]
[Wuwu, I just said I wanted to make Brother Yan angry every day, but as soon as I met his angry gaze, I knelt instantly. I’m so sorry, wuwu, maybe I’m just all talk.]
[I… I didn’t watch this show before. I only collected screenshots and licked the screen that the Yan Mai group sent. I even posted a status saying Brother Yan looks so handsome when he’s angry. But now? I’m sorry, I was just a foolish child. I take back my words immediately! Brother Yan, please be happy every day. If you get angry, my heart really can’t take it.]
After Yan Shixun’s anger subsided, the barrage and comments on the live broadcast gradually returned to normal.
In the adjacent room, Bai Shuang finally summoned the courage to push open the door. She awkwardly waved and greeted Yan Shixun, who had already anticipated her actions.
“Brother Yan, what a coincidence that you’re also participating in the next episode! Ahaha… haha…”
Under Yan Shixun’s gaze, Bai Shuang’s voice grew lower, and then she fell silent.
Yan Shixun let out a cold snort without a trace of emotion, shot a withering look at Zhang Wubing, and then left a sentence, “Get lost to bed,” before turning and entering his room.
In the corridor, Zhang Wubing let out a sigh of relief, dusted off his clothes, and casually waved to Bai Shuang. “I just came to clean the floor. After I’m done, I’ll leave. Ms. Bai, get some rest. Goodnight.”
Bai Shuang: “…”
Viewers in front of the camera: “…”
Cleaning his f*cking floor!
Behind the tightly closed door, Yan Shixun began to rethink the matter that was interrupted by Zhang Wubing.
The inexplicable drowsiness, the out-of-body experience to the Fengdu Ghost City, and witnessing the fate of the malicious ghost Xi Shuang. He didn’t believe it was a coincidence.
Especially the last moment when he was noticed by a presence in the Fengdu Hall and subjected to that piercing gaze…
At that moment, the crisis and instinctive will to escape that arose from the depths of his soul were all indications of the danger posed by that entity.
Most importantly, the oppressive aura and eerie ghostly atmosphere made him feel a familiarity he hadn’t experienced for a long time.
Similar to when, more than a decade ago, his parents abandoned him in the market, and he encountered a malicious ghost, experiencing his innate ability to ward off ghosts for the first time.
Yan Shixun’s expression turned cold, and his slender fingers skillfully started calculating.
However, no matter how many times he tried to calculate, he was met with no success.
During the midnight hours, do not seek divination, for seeking it will invite trouble and calamity.
This incident happened precisely around midnight, during the time when it’s impossible to divine or seek answers from the heavens and the earth, leaving Yan Shixun feeling as if he were in a completely blank room, devoid of any information.
Furthermore, ever since he embarked on the journey with the production team to Gui Mountain, his divination had been constantly obstructed by an inexplicable force, causing him to lose his usual ability to make precise divinations.
With these dual influences, Yan Shixun had tried for a long time but couldn’t produce any results, so he had no choice but to reluctantly set it aside for the time being.
“Malevolent spirit, Fengdu…”
Yan Shixun contemplated the key pieces of information. Suddenly, he remembered the scene he had witnessed in his memory of Xi Shuang attack in the Ghost Mountain Villa. At that time, the one who allowed Xi Shuang to become a malevolent spirit had identified himself as Fengdu!
Moreover, just moments ago, when his soul left his body and was in Fengdu, he overheard that faceless entity saying that it allowed Xi Shuang to become a malevolent spirit.
Could it be that these two are the same entity?
Yan Shixun kept this doubt in his heart.
……
“Can even a malevolent spirit be shaken?”
From the midst of the eerie ghostly atmosphere, Fengdu, a deep, chilling laughter echoed from the darkest depths.
“To think that there would be someone capable of unsettling a malevolent spirit and persuading it to be willing to reincarnate.”
“After a thousand years or a hundred years in the mortal realm, has there really arisen such an extraordinary exorcist? Heh…”
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Amid the fans’ restrained but excited expectations, the production team finally announced the guests and location for the next journey.
To the immense anticipation of the masses, Yan Shixun was prominently featured.
This caused many fans who had been waiting in front of the livestream to erupt in cheers.
“We can continue watching Brother Yan!”
Apart from this, there have been significant changes in the lineup of the show’s guests.
Because of the previous risky trip to Gui Mountain, the show gained a lot of attention, and its popularity skyrocketed. It became a regular topic of discussion on social media and video platforms.
The show’s success led to a surge in the number of fans for all the guests, except for Liu Yiyi and a few others. Even their fan counts doubled. This made the show highly coveted in the eyes of various entertainment companies and talent managers, who were eager to get their artists on board.
As for encountering ghosts and danger?
Who cares! People are willing to take risks for fortune and fame. Haven’t you seen the increase in fan numbers for the previous guests? Celebrities like An Nanyuan, and Bai Shuang even doubled their fan counts. Even if they encounter ghosts, it’s still worth it!
Besides, even if there were real ghosts last time, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll encounter them again this time, right? This show and this director can’t be unlucky enough to keep running into ghosts.
So, with a gambler’s mentality of hoping for luck, many currently popular or talented celebrities joined the show as guests.
Ding Xi, who was too scared, voluntarily requested to temporarily withdraw from the program. The other guests who were either injured or experienced psychological breakdowns couldn’t continue either.
In their place, there was a popular actress who recently rose to fame due to a romantic drama, Anthony, a trainee from the same talent agency as An Nanyuan, Song Ci, a wealthy friend of Zhang Wubing, and a third-rate male actor who managed to squeeze his way in with the help of connections.
As for the tour guide position, which had been vacant and hard to fill, Zhang Wubing finally decided to give it to Yan Shixun.
Yan Shixun: …
Well, might as well go along with it.
After gathering at Gui Mountain Villa, the guests, and the production team jointly posted a teaser for the upcoming journey on social media. They also shared a group photo featuring all the guests.
In the photo, everyone was wearing smiles except for Yan Shixun, whose expression was incredibly gloomy, as if darkness had descended upon the space around him.
Some observant fans immediately burst into laughter.
[Kudos to my Brother Yan, hahaha, the director risked his life to keep him here.]
[The funniest part is that Brother Yan still doesn’t have any social media accounts! When the production team tagged the guests, Brother Yan was the only one missing, hahaha.]
[It’s great to have a travel variety show to watch. Summer’s here, and there might be heavy rain in the nearby mountainous areas. I can’t go out, sigh, I’m so bored.]
“Our next destination is the Wild Wolf Peak, located 300 kilometers away from Binhai City. It’s said to have the clearest night sky in the summer. Everyone, let’s depart immediately.”
After Zhang Wubing announced the itinerary, he signaled Yan Shixun, who was acting as the tour guide, to hurry up and get everyone on the bus.
However, Yan Shixun responded with a cold snort, showing no enthusiasm, and gestured toward the high-end tourist bus parked nearby. “Let’s go.”
Concise and to the point.
Zhang Wubing: …
Fortunately, the other guests had either interacted with Yan Shixun before or were eager to start the program quickly to garner more attention and traffic for themselves. Therefore, they didn’t pay much attention to Yan Shixun’s cold attitude. They each opened their own screens, picked up their luggage, and began boarding the bus, creating a lively and relaxed atmosphere as if friends were going on a spring outing together.
As for Zhang Wubing, he quietly approached Yan Shixun and, avoiding the main broadcast screen, whispered to him, “Brother Yan, this is the pre-broadcast period, and so many people like you. Saying a few more words might have a better effect and increase your popularity.”
Yan Shixuan remained expressionless. “I don’t need to. I just want to go home.”
Zhang Wubing: … I can’t handle this conversation. If Brother Yan leaves now, Yan Mais will tear me apart.
At this moment, a tall man with a well-built physique walked over from a short distance away..
He had long, slender legs, and his well-maintained body displayed attractive contours through his clothing, showcasing the strength of his toned muscles. When he stood next to Zhang Wubing, he cast a shadow that blocked out the sun and created a deep darkness in front of him
He wore a peaked cap with the brim pressed low, and his voice was low and magnetic as he said to Zhang Wubing, “Director, I’ve already checked the route to Wild Wolf Peak. We can depart.”
Yan Shixun, as if his sense of danger had been triggered, raised his gaze instantly, and his sharp eyes locked onto the man.
However, Zhang Wubing showed no signs of alarm, just nodded casually and said, “Alright, once they finish moving their luggage, we can set off.”
Noticing Yan Shixun’s vigilant gaze, Zhang Wubing introduced, “Last time, the director’s assistant ended up recruiting a college student whose identity was replaced by an evil spirit. So, I hired a new assistant this time, and this gentleman here is the new assistant.”
The man responded nonchalantly, not like a subordinate obeying a superior but more like a high-ranking individual showing courtesy to a subordinate.
Then, he turned to Yan Shixun, with a subtle smile on his face, and asked in a deep voice, “Yan Shixun?”
The man raised the brim of his hat, revealing the features that had been shrouded in shadow by the hat.
If one were to say that Yan Shixun belonged to the recklessly handsome category of the living, then this man was like a sinister demon submerged in eternal darkness.
Beneath the brim of his hat, his face appeared as if it were chiseled with sharp knives, featuring rugged lines, yet it was devoid of any trace of color, bearing a chilling paleness. His sharp, arching eyebrows resembled distant mountain ridges. There were mysterious black markings at his temples. His long, narrow eyes were as black as ink, with an illusionary glint of crimson that sent shivers down the spine of anyone who met his gaze.
Only in this moment, when he faced Yan Shixun and parted his bloodless lips into a faint smile, did he suddenly come to life.
It was as if a deity descended from a clay altar of spirits, stepping into the mortal realm and absorbing the world’s smoke and vitality.
Yan Shixun felt uncomfortable under his gaze, a surge of irritation welling up from within. Even though he was undeniably looking at a human, he couldn’t help but instinctively consider using his exorcism techniques.
Driven by this irritation, Yan Shixun’s tone turned extremely harsh, “I am Yan Shixun, what’s the matter?”
However, the man only chuckled softly and replied.
“Hello, Yan Shixun.”
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Hello, Mr/ms translator, I don’t see chapter 39 part 2 and chapter 40 part 1, I think maybe there is some error.