Comprehension against the sky, creating the Five Thunders in the real world

Water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it.

"Since everyone has so kindly invited me, I naturally cannot refuse."

Wang Baozi said with a smile.

Wang Lvdou, standing to the side, was speechless.

Brother, that's not what you said just now. You clearly refused very firmly.

Compared to your current fawning attitude, I still prefer your previous rebellious self. There's no need, bro. We can't abandon our principles for money.

Wang Lvdou privately pulled aside Wang Baozi to express her dissatisfaction.

He believed that Wang Baozi's attitude was inappropriate and violated principles and bottom lines.

If this happens every time...
Netizens will only escalate their behavior further.

"Do you know how serious this is? Can't you be serious?"

Wang Lvdou criticized him righteously and sternly.

Wang Baozi impatiently picked at his ear, dismissing it as insignificant:
"Alright, alright, I know you've had a hard time. I admit I wasn't very kind in this matter."

After a moment's thought, I added:

"How about this, double the promised reward, no, triple it."

He did not refute Wang Lvdou's point of view.

There is no way to refute it.

It is indeed wrong to abandon principles for money.

Even if the King of Heaven himself came, this kind of behavior would still be shameful.

"I know this isn't right, but you saw how enthusiastic the viewers in the live stream were. I have my difficulties, and as your brother, I hope you understand. I know you're very strong-willed, so please don't misunderstand giving me this money."

"I'm not looking down on you."

"only."

Wang Baozi wanted to continue explaining.

But Wang Lvdou was already distracted.

He had only one thought in his mind:
"Doubled?! Doubled!! We're rich, we're really rich!"

"Hehe, you're a true brother, you just said you'd add more money and you did."

With that thought in mind, Wang Lvdou didn't hear what Wang Baozi was saying at all.

"Are you even listening? Can't you understand me? I had no choice."

"If I don't do this, who will watch my live stream?"

"This is my livelihood, and it's hard for me to refuse my family's requests."

Seeing his brother remain silent, Wang Baozi couldn't help but misunderstand.

He thought Wang Lvdou looked down on him and despised him.

"Did you even hear me? Can't you understand me?!"

The sudden low growl startled Wang Lvdou.

Understanding? How can you even begin to explain that...?

Wang Lvdou had absolutely no idea what Wang Baozi meant.

When did I stop understanding him? Is that really the case?

The pay has doubled; what's so incomprehensible about such generous treatment? Wang Lvdou expressed complete understanding towards Wang Baozi. Of course, he didn't want the other party to think he was a money-grubber.

I did not compromise because of money.

She must have been moved by his sincerity.

"I completely understand that this is all the audience's request, and it's normal that you can't refuse."

“For the sake of your career and your future, what does it matter if I suffer a little? Not to mention staying here overnight, it wouldn’t be a problem if you stayed here permanently.” Wang Ludou’s heartfelt words deeply moved Wang Baozi.

"Good brother! I will always remember this friendship."

"I'll share the good times and the bad, and I'll never treat you unfairly," Wang Baozi said earnestly. He offered generous compensation so that Wang Lvdou could live a more comfortable life.

Why not just give them the money directly?
It was simply because Wang Baozi didn't want money to tarnish their brotherhood.

He didn't want money to ruin their relationship.

Money is too vulgar; it can't compare to the bond between them.

Of course, Wang Lvdou was unaware of Wang Baozi's thoughts.

If he knew that Wang Baozi thought this way, he would be both amused and exasperated. He never thought money was vulgar; if you gave him money, he would definitely accept it without feeling the slightest bit embarrassed.

Time passes quietly.

Night falls quickly.

Nights in the mountains are indeed hard to endure.

The low temperature alone makes people shiver.

Fortunately, local resident Feng Wu was thoughtful and specially set up makeshift beds for the livestreamers and their assistants to rest. The entire village expressed their support for this.

The future of Shanmen Village depends on these livestreamers.

To effectively promote the mountain village, a significant investment is required.

Now that there are ready-made live streamers, this expense is saved.

"It's so cold."

"It's only September, how come it's getting cold so quickly? Has the season changed early?"

Qingyun shivered from the cold and couldn't help but complain in a low voice.

When I first moved into the Taoist temple, I found it novel and interesting.

But as time went on, he grew tired and bored. What was most unbearable was the swarms of mosquitoes in the mountains; he was practically covered in bites.

Do not know why.

Mosquitoes seemed to have a particular fondness for him.

They don't bother anyone else, they only seek him out.

Perhaps it was because his skin was more delicate.

"The weather in the mountains is so unpredictable. Perhaps... we could build another campfire?"

Feng Wu was very attentive, stepping forward to inquire about Qingyun's well-being.

Before Qingyun could respond, he gave instructions to Fengju beside him.

"Quickly, rebuild the fire; don't let our honored guest get cold."

"They've traveled a long way to visit Shanmen Village; how can we let our guests catch a cold?"

Thoughtful and caring.

Is this really the same Feng Wu from before? When did he become so understanding?
Feng Wu's unusual behavior aroused Feng Ju's suspicion.

Noticing Feng Ju's strange gaze, Feng Wu glared at him and gestured for him to hurry up and take care of it.

"Yes, yes, I'll go right away and get it done immediately. We won't let our guests get cold."

Without delay, they immediately lit another bonfire.

Let alone a pampered anchor like Qingyun feeling cold.

Even this tough-skinned man was freezing, only putting on a brave face. Feng Ju also had his doubts about the unusual mountain weather. Although it was like this in previous years, it shouldn't be this cold this month.

The entire process was broadcast live.

Perhaps that's why Feng Wu acted so kindly.

This idea came to me when I was secluded and making a fire.

He understood immediately; it was just an advertisement.

Every move they make right now is promoting Shanmen Village.

We must demonstrate the hospitality of Shanmen Village, so we must always keep a smile on our faces.

Hehehe.

Feng Ju grinned.

Try to make yourself appear more friendly.

But he didn't know that his silly appearance was terrifying to the viewers in the live broadcast room. He looked exactly like a villain, with a stiff smile, and he didn't look like a kind person at all.

"I've always felt there's something wrong with the lockdown."

"He looks a bit like a 'fugitive'."

Some viewers in Qingyun's live stream had this idea.

This topic quickly became a topic of conversation in the live stream. Some people compared photos of wanted criminals and found that they did look somewhat alike. Perhaps it was just psychological?
Judging people by their appearance is a natural tendency.
Moreover, this is especially true in the online world. Of course, some netizens say that appearance reflects the heart, and there's always a reason to find one, so this isn't entirely unfair to him.

Because to some extent.

He did indeed do some bad things during his seclusion.

Of course, those are all things of the past.

Now, Fengju has long since reformed and started anew.

……

The night breeze was cool.

Live-streaming oneself going to bed early is nothing new.

The three content creators started their live streams to take a break, and the process went relatively smoothly.

That night, they both had nightmares.

I dreamt that I was trapped in a strange maze and couldn't find the exit no matter what I did.

When I woke up, everything had changed.

First, the live stream suddenly stopped.

There has been no further news since then. Many netizens are puzzled.

The live stream has not yet resumed after waiting for most of the day.

This caused panic among many people, and some directly contacted local residents of Shanmen Village.

The village chief was also taken aback when he heard the news.

His son was among the missing, so how could he not care about this?

They immediately gathered people to prepare to go up the mountain to search for the person.

However, upon arriving near the Taoist temple, they found it completely empty; the original temple had vanished, leaving the area deserted.

It was extremely bizarre, downright outlandish.

Not only do outsiders and netizens find it strange, but even the locals of Shanmen Village are puzzled.

what happened?

Could it be that I've been possessed by an evil spirit?
"Oh dear, my good son, you mustn't get into any trouble! If anything happens to you, how can I face your mother!" The richest village chief in Shanmen Village was so anxious that he even blurted out his dialect, which he hadn't spoken in years.

He is the only son in his family.

If he were to perish in the mountains, he would truly be heartbroken.

The greatest tragedy in the world is for an elderly person to outlive their child.

The disappearance of more than ten people quickly drew the attention of local officials.

Lin Beichen also learned of the news.

At this moment, he holds the authority to coordinate the operation of the region.

They have the authority to allocate manpower, but are currently conducting the final roundup of Zhu Yi and Zhu Qian.

Therefore, this matter was delayed for half a day.

It wasn't a deliberate delay; quite a few people were sent, but Lin Beichen didn't go to the scene immediately. He didn't pay much attention to the mystical claims circulating online.

The internet is teeming with all sorts of strange and bizarre things.

Can we believe everything they say?

It's all partly true and partly false; don't believe everything you hear.

"Brother Lin Beichen, I've stabilized the situation here. You can go over there and check on things."

"It seems the situation has escalated quite a bit; the person has still not been found."

Yu Feng said to Lin Beichen.

He is not worried about what will happen next.

The evidence has been collected enough; the operation is about to be completed.

So far, Zhu Yi and Zhu Qian have not realized the crisis. In this situation where the enemy is in the open and we are in the dark, Yu Feng feels no pressure.

It's easy to take control of the whole situation.

"If we can't find them, there might really be a problem; they might be lost in the mountains."

Lin Beichen casually replied.

Then, Yu Feng's surprised exclamation was heard.

"Oh my god, isn't this Wang Baozi?"

"This kid's doing pretty well now, and he's going to join the fun too? Doesn't he have any fear of death?"

Yu Feng did not expect to see a familiar face in the crowd.

To be honest, Wang Baozi and he had some connection.

He was so surprised because they had fought side by side in the past.

"There's probably more to the story. Never mind, there's no rush."

"After we've dealt with Zhu Yi and Zhu Qian's matter, we'll go check on them together."

Lin Beichen said.

He did not intend to let Yu Feng act alone.

Zhu Yi and Zhu Qian are now trapped with no way to escape.

But it's hard to say they don't have a backup plan.

To ensure everything goes perfectly, Lin Beichen had no intention of letting his guard down at this time.

We can't let a cooked duck fly away.

"There's no time to lose; let's act tonight."

"Control them, get Xiao Hua to testify, and interrogate them overnight." Lin Beichen immediately formulated an action plan, a fierce glint in his eyes. He had absolutely no liking for this kind of scum.

At first, I thought the two were just ordinary people who neglected their duties.

But as the investigation deepened, more and more despicable acts were exposed.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

After all, some things have long since faded into oblivion with time.

"They are indeed despicable, but there's no need to follow any rules. Brother Lin Beichen, I support you."

Zhou Tianliang stated his position.

Considering he was a newcomer, he was the first to speak up and agree.

In fact, Lin Beichen did consider Zhou Tianliang's feelings when he said those words.

Zhou Tianliang wasn't particularly familiar with them; they hadn't known each other for very long. Who knew if Zhou Tianliang would be rigid and inflexible? Perhaps he was an inflexible and straightforward person, which was precisely what Lin Beichen was worried about.

In hindsight, he had been worrying unnecessarily.

How could Zhou Tianliang be the kind of person who can't tolerate any wrongdoing?

You should know that he had previously tampered with Liu Lang's assets, which was tantamount to offering himself as a pledge of allegiance.

"No problem, I'll contact Xiaohua right away."

“I brought him here to prepare for tonight’s operation,” Yu Feng said before turning and leaving.

Norasuke then said:

"I'll go get them right now and lock them in our basement. We'll interrogate them tonight."

As the former chief assassin of the Sakura Kingdom.

They were naturally adept at kidnapping people.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this is his original profession.

“Go ahead.” Lin Beichen nodded, showing no objection.

Bringing people over first is a good idea; it can put psychological pressure on them.

It will be easier to get them to confess by nightfall.

Bringing people over in advance was also to avoid any unforeseen complications, since they had plenty of manpower anyway.

It is entirely possible to execute tasks in parallel across multiple threads.

Zhang San remained silent, doing nothing.

Everything that needs to be done has been done by others; he doesn't need to get involved.

……

"Sigh, these young people are really useless; they haven't done anything worthwhile. Actually, we should thank them for coming, otherwise we would have been the ones to take the blame for this mess caused by the internet celebrity. They even managed to get lost in the mountains."

Zhu Yi couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

If we lose our horses, we can't know what a blessing is.

They narrowly escaped disaster this time.

"Getting lost in the mountains is basically a death sentence."

"Logically, with a local guiding the way, they shouldn't have made such a basic mistake."

"Who knows?"

"The weather in the mountains is unpredictable; a thick fog can appear at any time."

"If we encounter a wild beast again, we might get eaten."

Zhu Yi and Zhu Qian enjoyed a drink together, quite content.

At this moment, they are discussing the affairs of Shanmen Village with great interest.

If they remain in charge, this will cause them a headache.

But the situation is different now; command is in the hands of the new, younger people. The incident is no longer their concern, and they bear no responsibility.

"For some reason, a lot of strange things have been happening lately."

"Sigh, even sitting in this seat makes me feel uneasy."

Zhu Yi couldn't help but sigh.

"I'm even thinking of retiring early; I've made enough money anyway." He started to get scared. There had been so much going on lately that he couldn't see the situation clearly anymore. If it weren't for the fact that all the people who came were so young...

He even began to doubt whether his past sordid deeds had been exposed.

"You're right, we should step down and give opportunities to younger generations."

"Is there a suitable candidate?"

"This position cannot be handed over casually; it must be filled by one of our own people."

Zhu Qian picked up the conversation.

The two were currently in an extremely luxurious nine-story building.

This is a distinctive local building, nine stories high, constructed in the Tang Dynasty style, exuding an antique charm. Visiting the Nine-Story Tower inevitably gives one the illusion of traveling through time. Norasuke was quite interested in this place.

During this period, they have been busy working on team cohesion and teamwork.

He had no time to waste at entertainment venues like this; the Nine Heavens Tower had truly broadened his horizons. Norasuke thought to himself, "China is such a wonderful place, far better than Japan." (End of Chapter)