Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

The live stream chat exploded with comments of sudden realization, and a flood of "I understand!" messages appeared on the screen.

[So that's how it is! The master's urging for swift cremation was the killer move!]

[Once the body is cremated to ashes, without tissue samples, the mistress cannot conduct a paternity test! The scumbag has no parents, siblings, or relatives; no one can corroborate the bloodline, so simply claiming pregnancy is completely useless!]

[After all her hard work as a mistress to climb the social ladder, she still wanted to divide the family fortune; now her dreams have been completely shattered!]

Many netizens then engaged in a heated discussion, drawing on the current inheritance law and reflecting on the practical advantages and disadvantages of equal inheritance rights for children born out of wedlock. They also discussed the current social situation of declining marriage and birth rates, expressing differing opinions and sparking lively debates. Shen Jingshu sat quietly in front of the camera, neither interrupting nor interfering, allowing everyone to freely discuss the matter.

In the corner of the room, Gui Xiuluo Yu Rou had already absorbed and refined all the Yin Sha black energy that had lingered in the ancient bronze cauldron for many years.

The bronze cauldron, which was originally dark, cold, and filled with malevolent energy, has now lost all its impurities. A layer of warm and pure spiritual energy slowly lingers between the textures of the vessel, transforming it into a superior spiritual artifact that will be extremely useful for both warding off evil spirits and calming the mind.

With a thought, Shen Jingshu took out a protective talisman that had already been drawn and whispered the specific address of the Taro Ball Company to Luo Yurou, instructing her to send it there immediately.

Meanwhile, inside the office building, Ai Chi Yu Yuan packed her bag. All her colleagues had already left, leaving her alone on the entire floor. As she raised her hand to turn off the lights and lock the door, a chill suddenly ran down the back of her neck. She turned around abruptly and saw a woman dressed in elegant ancient costume standing quietly behind her.

Startled, she gripped her nerves, her throat tightened, and a scream nearly escaped her lips. Luo Yurou lightly gathered yin energy at her fingertips, steadily suppressing the scream that was about to escape her lips, her voice clear and gentle: "Don't panic, I was sent by Master Shen to deliver a protective talisman to you."

Still shaken, Ai Chi Yu Yuan blankly reached out and took the amulet. Just as she was about to thank it, the ancient-clad figure in front of her turned into a wisp of mist and vanished without a trace.

She stood frozen in the empty office, her heart pounding, a mixture of surprise and shock. As a long-time fan of Shen Jingshu's live stream, she had long heard that a female ghost accompanied the master, often running errands and delivering talismans. Seeing it with her own eyes today, she knew it was all true. After calming herself down, she couldn't help but sincerely admire the ghost's elegant and beautiful appearance; she was truly stunning.

She carefully tucked the personal protective amulet into her inner pocket, all her unease vanishing. She turned off the lights and left work with peace of mind, remembering all the details Shen Jingshu had told her about averting bloodshed.

Watching Luo Yurou's figure disappear into the distance, Shen Jingshu raised her hand to start the third round of lucky bag draws for the day. While the netizens were still immersed in the heated discussions about the inheritance dispute and paternity testing, before they could even process what had happened, a lucky netizen had already won a lucky bag.

After seeing the winning ID, Shen Jingshu immediately initiated a video call. The other party answered extremely quickly, and in a flash, a girl who looked extremely disheveled appeared on the live stream screen.

She was covered in dust, her bangs plastered messily to her face, soaked with sweat, and a thin layer of perspiration glistened on her nose and chin. She was panting heavily, clearly having been running at full speed. Countless netizens who had been hotly debating the inheritance rights of children born in and out of wedlock fell silent instantly, all their attention focused on the live stream.

The camera shook and swayed as the girl ran, the wind whistling clearly through the receiver, mixed with her heavy and rapid breathing. The overwhelming sense of panic and urgency instantly made the atmosphere in the live broadcast room heavy.

Even through the phone screen, an intense, tense, and oppressive sense of unease washed over the viewer. After running for several minutes, the girl finally collapsed from exhaustion, staggering to hide behind a thick tree. Leaning against the rough trunk, she gasped for breath. The camera then stabilized, clearly showing her disheveled face in the live stream.

Her chest heaved violently, her heavy breathing filled the receiver, and she cried out urgently, her voice trembling with sobs, "Master Shen, help! Please, please save me!"

"Don't panic, explain the situation slowly and clearly," Shen Jingshu said calmly and reassuringly.

"I'm currently trapped deep in the mountains of Province C. I was tricked into coming here by my boyfriend of one year. I accidentally discovered the truth: he wasn't taking me sightseeing at all; he was a human trafficker planning to sell me to a remote mountain village. It's a long story, and I'll tell everyone the details once I'm safely rescued. I'm a long-time fan of yours, and I only clicked on your live stream for help out of desperation. Could you please calculate my exact location, call the police, and contact my parents to come and rescue me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the live stream chat exploded with comments, and countless netizens were extremely anxious.

[Oh my god! This is a real-life case of human trafficking, it's terrifying!]

[Miss, please provide the exact location! We'll call 110 (the police emergency number) right away!]

Just as the girl was about to elaborate, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly echoed from the depths of the forest. Her face turned deathly pale, and her voice trembled violently: "Oh no! They're catching up! I can't run anymore, I'm about to be caught and taken back!"

At this critical moment, Shen Jingshu spoke in a deep voice, her tone absolutely firm: "Stay where you are, hold your breath, and don't make a sound. Trust me, I won't let them catch you."

She then instructed, "Turn the phone camera around and take a full picture of the surrounding mountain and forest environment."

The girl was trembling uncontrollably, forcing herself to turn her phone camera around despite her fear. The scene was filled with dense, towering trees and waist-high weeds. The deep mountains blocked out most of the sunlight, and the sky was already getting dark, with visibility in the forest decreasing.

"That's enough." Shen Jingshu spoke calmly, solemnly instructing him word by word, "From now on, no matter what happens outside, you must stay behind the tree, don't move, don't shout, and don't show your face. I will secretly set up an array to protect you and ensure your safety for the time being. Can you do that?"

"I can do it, Master!" The girl nodded vigorously, her heart filled with hope for survival.

"There was absolutely no cell phone signal in this remote mountain area. During my escape, I repeatedly tried to call for help and contact my family, but the screen always showed no service. Just now, while I was running for my life, your live stream suddenly popped up. I clicked on it on my own and miraculously connected to the live stream. I originally just wanted to send a message for help, but I didn't expect to be selected directly from the lucky bag and connected with your video call."

This illogical opportunity became her only lifeline in the face of life and death. Everyone in the live stream was shocked, knowing that this was no coincidence. It was Shen Jingshu's own mysterious luck that allowed her to successfully connect to the live stream in the remote, signal-less mountains.