Chapter 744: Chapter 744: Lucienne Xander: A Gentle Breeze Arrives
Just as Scarlett Jennings suspected, the new season’s guests were on their way to the village where the monster was sighted.
According to villagers, it was a creature covered in black fur, about the size of a child.
Not only did it look terrifying, but it was also agile. So far, villagers have only managed to capture one photo of its monstrous face in the dark.
Only the face, with no body.
After this news spread, many curious adventure bloggers came over, but none captured the so-called monster on film.
Thus, many online now suspect this is a charade orchestrated by the villagers, who collectively lied about the monster to draw crowds.
In the car, Ariel Zimmerman glanced at the task card introduced by the production team, still a bit puzzled,
"Is it really a lie? It’s not like it’s a tourist cultural village, concocting stories to attract people wouldn’t be useful."
This comment was proven wrong as soon as the crew arrived at the outskirts of the village.
Though it was a village nestled against the hills, both sides of the village entrance buzzed with various rural stalls.
They sold fruits, homemade pickles, and even handicrafts wholesaled from somewhere, but the signs claimed they were homemade and priced more than double.
These temporary stalls were clearly commerce set up to exploit the "hype."
Amber Livingston quietly explained,
"Villagers know internet celebrities want to film the monster, so they all claim to have firsthand information, saying you have to buy their goods and stay in their homes to get it...
I’ve heard internet celebrities have been duped, spent money, got nothing on film, and were even extorted when checking out."
Ariel Zimmerman had just finished work with another crew and wasn’t up to date with recent online news; she couldn’t help but widen her eyes upon hearing this.
Really, like this?
She seemed to understand why the crew’s first stop was not directly here but in the town.
With such exploitative guesthouses, even the crew wouldn’t dare to stay here.
John Dawn timely spoke up, saying,
"After that internet celebrity exposed the truth online, many netizens began scolding the villagers and claimed they will boycott the village,
The village committee, seeing how serious things had gotten, approached the production team, hoping to use the show to clear the village’s name."
Judging by the village committee’s bold move to directly contact the production crew, it seemed the monster likely existed, but the villagers were indeed taking advantage of the situation for profit.
John Dawn’s words were directed at Ariel Zimmerman, but his gaze intentionally or unintentionally looked towards Lucienne Xander, and seeing she didn’t intend to speak up, he actively cued her,
"Lucienne Xander, do you think the monster really exists near the village?"
The other guests did not expect John Dawn’s first interaction would be with Lucienne Xander, and even she did not expect it, but she still responded,
"Whether it’s there or not, we’ll find out by searching."
Her voice was somewhat indifferent, showing no fervor because he was a movie star.
In John Dawn’s eyes there was a flicker of disappointment, not easily detected, but he did not show it; however, his fans had already begun to take issue with Lucienne’s response.
Lucienne Xander was once again criticized shortly after her broadcast, yet her fan base continued to grow.
Part of this was due to non-fans disliking the fans’ relentless criticism and thus opposing it.
Others found Lucienne Xander to resemble Scarlett Jennings at an early stage, deciding to wait and see the charm blossom.
Overall, she inexplicably started to attract a fanbase.
As the show’s production team began forming groups to search the mountains for "demon" traces, Scarlett Jennings arrived in the same mountainous region.
This time, she only brought Sophie Harper along, primarily to let her get out and about.
Having not been out for a while, Sophie Harper wanted to frolic and fly into the woods immediately upon being let out,
"Scarlett, don’t worry, I’ll surely find that Baby Demon for you before the production team does!"
On the way, she already knew what demon Scarlett was looking for; it was rare for her to go out with Scarlett, and she had to be of great help!
Scarlett Jennings said nothing, just took out a few Yellow Talismans, quickly cut them into the shape of little papermen, and inscribed them with spells,
"These are Talisman I’ve just developed that can track demon energy. Since you’re so confident, how about a competition to see who finds the Monkey Demon first?"
She didn’t mention that she could do without Sophie Harper; that would dampen her enthusiasm.
Since it was just a Baby Demon that hadn’t learned Transformation, there was no worry about Sophie getting into trouble, so they might as well search together.
As expected, Sophie Harper looked immeasurably excited,
"Great, I’ll let you see the results of my recent cultivation."
She had been diligently cultivating daily.
Scarlett Jennings nodded, then pinched a mantra, using spiritual power to activate the little papermen while infusing a trace of demon energy into the Talisman.
Soon, the little papermen began moving.
Liora Gold timely popped her head out, eagerly watching these new little papermen.
Scarlett Jennings asked her,
"Do you want to lead the team for me?"
Upon hearing this, Liora Gold immediately nodded, golden light shimmering across her body.
With both sides prepared, Scarlett Jennings waved her hand, and the squad led by Liora Gold and Sophie Harper darted into the woods like arrows.
Scarlett Jennings waited a while, then leisurely strolled into the woods.
She took out her phone, sticking a primary talisman onto the screen, and soon, the little papermen’s movement paths were displayed on the map.
Elsewhere, the team from the production group began pairing up and operating toward the village.
The crew unexpectedly paired Cedric Wilder with Amber Livingston.
The Immortal Fox that had possessed Cedric Wilder left after finishing a batch of snacks.
While possessed, Cedric Wilder was conscious and remained silent, occasionally casting scrutinizing glances at Amber Livingston.
Their sub-stream broadcast room was very lively, as everyone wanted to see what kind of sparks might fly between the true and false immortals.
Sure enough, soon after they separated from the others, Cedric Wilder couldn’t help but ask Amber Livingston,
"Are you fake?"
The statement seemed abrupt, but Amber Livingston understood what he was asking.
Was he really just a fake spirit horse?
If it had been before, Amber might have uttered something self-effacing, but after hearing Scarlett’s words combined with Cedric’s Immortal Family’s previous attitude towards him,
Amber Livingston certainly didn’t think of himself as fake anymore.
Not only wasn’t he fake, but his Immortal Family might also be quite capable~
At the moment, Amber Livingston felt confident, giving Cedric Wilder a meaningful look, with a deep pretended tone said,
"You guess~"
Cedric Wilder frowned and asked again,
"Are you carrying some magic treasure that Scarlett Jennings gave you?"
He still believed Amber Livingston was fake; he sensed no presence of an Immortal Family in him.
As for the Immortal Fox’s peculiar behavior, he preferred to think Scarlett Jennings had helped him cheat.
Considering Scarlett’s many identities now, Cedric Wilder felt it a pity.
He had offered her an olive branch before the academy’s major competition, yet she refused him for the sake of the Sea City people.
A young master with Scarlett’s capabilities should team up with a partner as capable as he is.
While thinking this, Cedric Wilder suddenly sensed something and abruptly looked toward a certain spot ahead.
Simultaneously, Lucienne Xander also sensed something, swiftly pulling out a Talisman and rapidly chanting,
"Heaven and earth are clear, heaven and earth unite, I command with the Imperial Decree, let the Clear Breeze come!"
Her companion, Ariel Zimmerman, turned to her instantly upon hearing the Spell.
Not for any other reason, but because this Talisman, this Spell...
She recognized it.
Not just her, but viewers who watched the first season also recognized it.
This Clear Breeze Charm... it seemed like the one Scarlett used.
Sure enough, as Lucienne Xander finished her last command, a breeze rose from her feet.
She swiftly rode the wind forward.