Chapter 69: Rainstorm Wild Temple 31 Part 2
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Meanwhile, although other entertainment companies weren’t as obsessed with Feng Shui as the CEO of Yaxing Entertainment, the increasing popularity of Yan Shixun on social media and video platforms made many entertainment companies and talent agents recognize Yan Shixun’s commercial value.
Invitations flew to the production team like snowflakes, each one related to Yan Shixun.
Those companies that couldn’t get Yan Shixun’s private information and phone number found ways to send their invitations through the production team.
Yan Shixun lowered his gaze and glanced at his phone, which was once again making notification sounds. Annoyed, he set his phone to silent mode and deleted his emails.
Now, the world was finally quiet.
“Brother Yan, what’s wrong?” An Nanyuan curiously approached and asked Yan Shixun, who was clearly not in a good mood.
“Just a bunch of fools bothering me,” Yan Shixun replied with a cold snort, not letting the fact that entertainment companies were about to flood his inbox with invitations bother him too much.
If anyone aspiring to enter the entertainment industry had the fortune to see Yan Shixun’s email, they would undoubtedly be astonished and envious of the terms and contracts promised by various companies in those emails. Even in the eyes of many dreamers who regarded top-tier big companies and talent agents as unattainable, these companies and agents extended friendly olive branches to Yan Shixun, hoping to sign him under their banner, offering incredibly generous terms.
However, it’s a pity. Those companies aiming for Yan Shixun were destined to hit a brick wall.
“Brother Yan, what should I do? I need to decide on the guest list for the next episode, but there are just too many options here. How should I choose?”
Zhang Wubing walked over, holding a tablet and scratching his head as he looked at a long list of potential guests.
He had never imagined that at the beginning of the show, they couldn’t even gather enough guests, but now, the list of potential guests seemed endless.
Back then, he had struggled to cobble together a production team by spending money and seeking help from third-generation heir connections. However, when it was almost time to film the show, some actors had no hesitation in breaking their contracts with the program in favor of better opportunities, severely impacting the show. It almost couldn’t proceed.
If it weren’t for him crying and holding onto Brother Yan’s thigh, unwilling to let go, and using every method to invite Brother Yan, the program might have gone bankrupt before it even started. He would have returned home in disappointment, waiting to be ridiculed by his father.
But now, the show had not only garnered millions of subscribers but had also become the hottest topic on the entire internet. The show had an abundance of traffic and popularity. Even the list of potential guests in his hands had gone from having no choices to having an abundance.
In this list, there were not only 18th-tier minor celebrities but also many A-list and B-list stars whose recent popularity had declined. Many of the names on the list were ones that Zhang Wubing had previously only dared to dream of working with but were now sincerely approaching the production team.
And all of this happened because of Yan Shixun.
Without Yan Shixun, this show might have only aired a few episodes, with lackluster viewership data, and then ended hastily.
Zhang Wubing felt happiness had come too suddenly, bringing with it a sense of unreality, to the point where it had become a source of his worries.
“…………”
Yan Shixun looked at Zhang Wubing in silence, thinking that this guy was really asking for trouble. “Didn’t you ask me what ‘Humblebrag’ means before? Tell your past self, the one before the show started, about your current worries. And that version of you would think you’re living a Humblebrag life right now.”
Zhang Wubing imagined it for a moment, then awkwardly scratched his head.
Yeah, maybe he was asking for trouble.
While Zhang Wubing was preoccupied with the rapidly rising show, the other contestants were enjoying their journey on Wild Wolf Peak.
To make the public believe the official statement, to indirectly prove that the show’s crew had encountered criminals, not ghosts, and to convince everyone that Wilf Wolf Peak was safe, the production team decided to continue filming. They extended the Wild Wolf Peak camping trip, resuming the four-day journey that had been interrupted due to the accident.
Of course, this time, no audience members were complaining about travel variety shows being boring.
The viewers, who had nearly had their hearts leap out of their chests from the scenes at the Mountain God Temple, couldn’t help but marvel as they watched the beautiful scenery and harmonious interactions among the guests on the show now. They couldn’t dare to call the show boring anymore, as it seemed incredibly effective. Just when they had recently said it was boring, the show’s camera had nearly scared them out of their wits.
After experiencing the thrilling moments at the Mountain God Temple, the audience greatly appreciated the show’s scenic shots and its leisurely pace.
“This isn’t boring at all. Each day’s routine, every frame capturing the scenery. Every day we spend in this world can be called happiness.”
The viewers followed along with the camera as it showcased the beauty of the Wild Wolf Peak. They also experienced the guests’ climb up the mountain and the challenges to their determination. However, when they saw the numerous tree pits left all over the mountain, the bare and treeless landscape, and the scarcity of life, they were left speechless and distressed.
The guests, too, fell into a solemn silence as they gazed at the once-damaged and now-deserted village below the mountain.
[I feel so sad. I remember when I was very young, I visited Wild Wolf Peak to see relatives. At that time, the mountain was covered in flowers and plants everywhere. We could even catch wild rabbits, pick wild fruits. They were sour and sweet, so delicious. I can’t believe this is how it looks now. Sigh.]
[It’s been said that the illegal organization the production team encountered was responsible for this. They used psychological manipulation to control the villagers, making them cut down trees and mine for profit. It’s truly sinful. The once beautiful mountain has been turned into something ghostly. Those pits and holes look like scars, it’s really unsettling.]
[I used to think travel shows were boring, and I even wanted to see ghosts and death. Now I sincerely apologize for my immature words. It wasn’t until I had a close encounter with death through the camera, seeing those ghostly faces, that I realized how terrifying and heavy death is. It shouldn’t be joked about.]
[Me too. I got into this show during the episode in Gui Mountain. Initially, I thought this episode was uninteresting—just camping and stargazing on Wild Wolf Peak. However, after witnessing the moments on the mountain, such as helping each other climb, rescuing injured animals, planting seeds and trees, watching the sunrise at the summit, setting up tents, cooking during camping, and even getting smoked from not knowing how to start a fire, they all seemed so happy. They teased each other like long-time friends, with Bai Shuang singing songs, An Nanyuan playing the guitar, someone telling jokes, and even performing stand-up comedy. They also shared interesting stories and little joys from their lives, recommending products they loved. Then they set up cameras and telescopes, waiting for the famous stars on Wild Wolf Peak… All of this was so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes. This isn’t boring; this is the meaning and preciousness of life.]
[I’ve already shed tears. When they were in the Mountain God Temple, I really thought the guests were going to die. I was so worried that I called the official hotline for help. Now seeing them alive, laughing heartily under the starry sky, it’s truly heartwarming.]
[I didn’t expect Wild Wolf Peak to become like this. Illegal mining and logging are truly despicable. Those tree pits left behind look like wounds on Wild Wolf Peak. It’s so ugly. But when I think that this ugliness is caused by us humans, I feel really sad.]
[The fact that Brother Yan is planting trees on the mountain with all the guests and crew is something I didn’t anticipate. I initially thought Brother Yan was the type who was really good at fighting, but I didn’t expect him to plant trees too. Seeing him bend over to plant trees, covered in dirt and sweat on his face, he’s handsome in two different ways! I don’t regret becoming a Yan Mai. Thanks to his influence, I just donated two trees to an organization.]
[Me too! One of the hottest discussions under Yan Mai tag now is about tree planting. While fans from other fandoms organize airport pick-ups and support to boost sales, we organize team-building activities to plant trees. Many Yan Mais from the same city have volunteered and made plans to plant trees together on the weekends. Brother Yan was right when he said that tree pits are like human graves. We’ve harmed the natural environment, and eventually, it will come back to us. So, Yan Mais want to do something for nature and make amends for the mistakes humanity has made.]
[At first, I thought this show was poorly made and cheap entertainment. Then, I thought it was like a horror live broadcast. But now I understand that this show is a travel variety show, and it’s always been that way. It’s just that Brother Yan is taking us to see not only the natural scenery but also the scenery of life. I love this show now, and I hope it can continue for a long time. Because I love Brother Yan, and because Brother Yan hopes we become good kids, I want to become a better and kinder person.]
Although Anthony and Rourou couldn’t participate due to their serious injuries, it didn’t have a significant impact on the show. Even though Zhao Zhen was bitten by a rat and nearly went into shock from blood loss, if it weren’t for Yan Shixun, he might not have made it to the end. However, after receiving treatment, he chose to return to the show for the livestream.
“After all, it’s a job. Since I took on this job, as long as I can still move, I have to complete it,” Zhao Zhen explained to the concerned onlookers while sitting on a portable fishing chair, using a long stick to poke at the campfire in front of him.
“Besides, it’s also a way to say thank you to Mr. Yan. After all, if it weren’t for Mr. Yan, I might still be in a different state,” Zhao Zhen smiled sincerely and turned to look at Yan Shixun, expressing his gratitude.
Yan Shixun lazily raised the cup in his hand as a response to Zhao Zhen. “Don’t think too much of it. It’s just a small favor. Plus, Xiaobing has already paid me for my help, so there’s no need to be polite.”
He didn’t want anyone to owe him anything. Clearing the matter with money was the best way to avoid any karmic entanglements.
Although Yan Shixun said this, after the incident at the Mountain God Temple, the guests looked at him with a certain level of awe. It was no longer like the beginning when they underestimated him just because he was an amateur. Because of Yan Shixun’s strength and his respectful demeanor, they regarded him with reverence. There was a subtle shift in the group dynamic, with Yan Shixun at the center.
When the show resumed live broadcasting, it didn’t follow the planned process that Zhang Wubing had prepared. Instead, at Yan Shixun’s suggestion, they abandoned the idea of driving up the mountain. Instead, they all prepared their backpacks and hiked up Wild Wolf Peak together, planning to camp at the summit.
Yan Shixun had also instructed the production team to prepare various tree species suitable for Wild Wolf Peak’s growth to be planted along the way.
The officials were skeptical and advised Yan Shixun, “Mr. Yan, over the past decade, we have tried to plant trees on the mountain to restore some life to Wolf Mountain, but all our attempts have failed. The saplings and seeds we planted never grew. Please give up; it’s a futile effort.”
Yan Shixun remained unfazed and merely pointed to the ground beneath his feet. “The evil god is dead. The Mountain God is nurturing within the mountains. This land is ready for rejuvenation. Moreover…”
He looked up at the sky, smiling with a deep meaning. “There are other beings watching over these seeds, ensuring they grow well.”
Although the officials didn’t quite understand, out of respect for Yan Shixun, they prepared some seeds for the guests.
The guests proceeded to scatter the seeds along the way as they climbed to the mountaintop, gasping for breath and struggling with the strenuous ascent.
When they reached the summit, many people immediately collapsed to the ground. They had never engaged in such strenuous physical activity before, relying on their companions to support and help them along the way to reach the top.
But when the sun rose on the horizon, casting its radiant light upon them, all fatigue was forgotten. They were awestruck by the magnificent and awe-inspiring beauty of the moment. Tears streamed down Bai Shuang’s face, overcome with emotion. They all felt an indescribable sense of grandeur swelling in their chests.
At that moment, Yan Shixun also gazed quietly at the sun, knowing in his heart that this was the vitality the Mountain God had traded for with death.
Without death, there can be no rebirth.
The Mountain God didn’t need people to save her; she just wanted to become a handful of earth for Wild Wolf Peak, to rescue the Wild Wolf Peak.
— Yan Shixun, who was immersed in contemplating the sky due to the Mountain God, didn’t notice that Ye Li had been standing by his side, silently watching him.
As if, to Ye Li, Yan Shixun was the source of vitality.
He had crossed over death and blood, searched throughout the heavens and earth, but had never found the miracle and hope he was looking for…
Named, Yan Shixun.
During the daytime, the guests set up tents on the mountaintop platform, prepared food and grills for camping.
Now, everyone was sitting in fishing chairs, warming up by the bonfire, with hot tea by their side. After eating the burnt barbecue made from their respective unfamiliar cooking skills, they felt drowsy, lazy, and content, chatting casually with each other. Occasionally, they mentioned the pitiful situation of Anthony, who had been abandoned by his original company.
— However, among everyone, only Yan Shixun hadn’t eaten any overcooked barbecue. It was unclear what the assistant director was up to; instead of paying attention to Zhang Wubing, he stayed by Yan Shixun’s side, carefully grilling the barbecue skewers over the bonfire.
Ye Li’s culinary skills exceeded Yan Shixun’s expectations; they were surprisingly good. Yan Shixun had originally expected to see a piece of charcoal, but the barbecue skewer Ye Li handed to him had the best appearance and taste among all of them.
While others were craving it, they could only swallow their saliva and dare not approach.
The reason was simple: this assistant director had an imposing aura. They all felt that if they disturbed the assistant and Yan Shixun’s solitude, something dreadful might happen.
Even the variety show celebrity felt a bit emotional. He had participated in numerous shows, but no show had presented such a genuine and beautiful moment as this program. It allowed the audience to quietly enjoy the present beauty and comfort without needing to create an atmosphere or emotions through games or challenges.
The gentle mountain breeze brushed past, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees.
The members of the production team looked up silently, gazing at the darkening sky filled with an increasing number of stars.
These stars twinkled and shone brighter than the most precious gemstones in the world, so stunning that it left people breathless, reluctant to disturb the vast beauty before them.
Even though they knew that Wild Wolf Peak had become famous for its starry sky in recent years, when they saw these stars in person, both the guests and the viewers in front of their screens were deeply moved.
It was an indescribable beauty, as if it were the vitality of the heavens and earth itself.
The lives that time had brought into existence had died millions of years ago, but they left behind such brilliant radiance, illuminating the path beneath the feet of future generations and the scenery above their heads.
“Do you know what these stars are?”
Yan Shixun asked quietly, turning to Ye Li for an answer.
Without waiting for Ye Li’s response, he continued, “They are life. They are the last tenderness and hope left by the Mountain God for Wild Wolf Peak.”
In the tenth year after the incident at Wild Wolf Peak, the previous danger suddenly became trapped in the rainy days, and Wild Wolf Peak returned to normal. After reopening, it even became a popular tourist attraction due to its beautiful night sky and stars, attracting many photography enthusiasts and tourists who came to admire the beauty of the stars.
However, no one ever wondered why the night sky at Wild Wolf Peak was exceptionally beautiful.
These stars were so brilliant because, after the Mountain God’s death, her remnants returned to the sky and the earth, nourishing the soil and nurturing the mountains, rivers, and streams.
Her remaining power transformed into stars, hanging high in the sky, casting their light upon the earth, watching over the mountains, rivers, and her beloved children.
The Mountain God never held any resentment.
She only sighed quietly, continuing to protect her mountains, rivers, and children, safeguarding their souls and leaving a glimmer of hope and vitality for the land that had perished.
The mountains and rivers remained silent, and the earth remained steadfast.
But the refreshing mountain breeze, the crops growing on the earth. Wvery small animal that ran past your feet are all signs of life left by the Mountain God.
Don’t be afraid, the mountain wind accompanies you, and the stars illuminate your way.
You won’t lose your path.
Wild Wolf Peak will once again become a place teeming with life after it had rested and rejuvenated.
Yan Shixun looked up at the stars in the night sky. The prominent contour of his throat and meridians added a beautiful curvature to his neck.
Ye Li quietly turned his head to look at Yan Shixun sitting beside him.
Even though there was only a cup of warm tea on Yan Shixun’s side to relieve his fatigue, he appeared as if he were intoxicated. The blush on his cheeks continued to spread to the corners of his eyes, and his eyes shimmered with a watery glow. It revealed a different kind of sensuality in his already striking and untamed handsome face.
Ye Li’s originally sharp eyes and brows couldn’t help but soften.
The ancient snow that had endured for millennia on the mountaintop melted under the warmth brought by the spring breeze. The solid ice emitted cracking sounds as it shattered. From beneath the deep ice layers, a gurgling, crystal-clear stream formed, flowing along the mountain gorge. Along its path, the once icy coldness transformed into spring.
What kind of soil could nurture a person like Yan Shixun?
He didn’t rigidly adhere to the established rules set by predecessors, nor did he obediently follow the laws of heaven and earth like a mere chess piece. Yan Shixun had his own convictions, distinguishing right from wrong and understanding the cycle of karma.
He followed the voice within his heart, ready to slay evildoers, be they human, ghost, or deity. Yet, for those who did good, even if they were unjust spirits or vengeful ghosts, he would offer protection.
Yan Shixun neither favors humans nor flatters ghosts and gods. It’s as if neither heaven nor earth nor any force is strong enough to break his backbone. He possesses an unyielding spirit, standing tall and resolute.
Even when his powers were taken away, he didn’t panic for a moment. Instead, he defended human pride and dignity, shining so brightly that Ye Li couldn’t forget that scene for a long time.
However, this is the same Yan Shixun who is so proud that he dared to reprimand heaven, earth, and spirits, the one who can kill a malevolent god on the spot with the power of a human and strip the god of its divine status. Yet, he also bend down, gently holding the soil in his hand as he sowed flowers and plants, bringing life to the earth.
Having known the vastness of heaven and earth, yet still cherishing the greenness of grass and trees.
Ye Li lowered his gaze slightly, watching the handsome face of Yan Shixun, now adorned with a blush. He felt a slight tremor in his throat.
He couldn’t help but recall the expression on Yan Shixun’s face as he scattered flower and plant seeds on the mountains of Wild Wolf Peak, so earnest and solemn, a beauty he had never witnessed in the mortal realm.
Beneath Yan Shixun’s icy indifference was a gentleness and delicacy that moved even spirits and gods.
Like the spring breeze and the nourishing rain, with a hundred swords circling his fingers.
In that moment, Ye Li saw in Yan Shixun everything he had been searching for over millennia, the ideal he had always yearned for.
So from that moment on, Ye Li only wanted to keep his gaze fixed on Yan Shixun, not wanting to miss even the slightest miracle unfolding.
He looked at the stars, reflecting on the gentleness that the god had left for humanity.
He looked at him, only wanting to grasp the miracle that humanity had left for the gods, never wanting to let go.
——You shine brighter than the stars.
You make me want to embrace you tightly.
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