ryethenovel Chapter 9 This isn't special effects! Real footage of a Taoist priest summoning lightning onlin
Chapter 9 This isn't special effects! Real footage of a Taoist priest summoning lightning onlin
Jiang Rongrong and Song Qiaoyun were hiding on a sofa some distance away, drinking milk tea to calm their nerves.
Upon hearing the question, both of them felt a jolt of fear.
Jiang Rongrong put down her milk tea and came over:
"It's just... it just broke by accident."
"Master, don't ask so many questions. As long as it can be fixed, money is not a problem."
"This isn't about money."
Master Li slammed the crowbar into the ground and pointed to the deep pit, analyzing:
"I've been in the renovation business for ten years. I've seen all kinds of problems: leaks, fires, and termite infestations."
"But look at this floor, it's not just scorched, it's carbonized!"
As Mr. Li spoke, he rubbed a little bit of black ash in his hand, smelled it, and his brows furrowed even more:
"And there's also a smell down there... how should I put it, like the ozone smell of a high-voltage power line that's short-circuited and exploded."
"Boss, you guys aren't doing some kind of illegal experiment in here, are you?"
Jiang Rongrong's lips twitched twice.
Song Qiaoyun, who was standing nearby, quickly tried to smooth things over, making up an excuse: "Oh, Master, you're so funny!"
"Actually...it was actually the science video we filmed last night!"
"This...this is a special effects prop malfunction! The prop exploded!"
Song Qiaoyun felt that, to be honest, the renovation worker would definitely think they were teasing him at this point.
"Props?"
Master Li had an expression that said, "You city people really know how to have fun."
He shook his head, then pointed with the crowbar at the exposed cement layer beneath the floor.
"Your props are really powerful."
"Look at this cement layer, it's cracked from the vibration."
At this point, Mr. Li sighed, "Luckily, no one was standing in that spot at the time."
"If a person were standing here, they would probably be fully cooked by now."
"..."
Upon hearing the words "fully ripe," Jiang Rongrong felt a chill run down her spine.
Last night I was so scared of ghosts that I didn't even notice how bright the lightning was.
The sound was loud, but there was no intuitive understanding of it.
Only after listening to this professional's analysis did she belatedly feel a sense of panic.
That young Taoist priest, who looked delicate and somewhat thin,
How could a bolt of lightning summoned so casually possess such power?
If that lightning had missed its target...
Jiang Rongrong subconsciously touched the top of her head and swallowed.
"Um... Master, please fix it quickly."
Jiang Rongrong's voice was a little weak: "Pry up this whole area and replace it all with new ones."
"Fill that hole with cement, fill it with plenty!"
"Okay, I'll get it done for you right away."
Mr. Li didn't ask any more questions; after all, he was just doing his job for money.
He just muttered, "These days, internet celebrities are willing to risk their lives for fame..."
Watching Master Li start swinging the sledgehammer again, smashing it on the ground with a "bang, bang".
Jiang Rongrong retreated to Song Qiaoyun's side.
"By the way, Rongrong, have you finished editing the video?" Song Qiaoyun asked.
"It's all cut, just sent out."
Jiang Rongrong took out her phone and pointed to the screen.
"Although only a little over four thousand people watched last night's live stream, quite a few people recorded it."
"I just saw several clips on Douyin, and they're gaining popularity very quickly."
"As the person involved, I certainly can't fall behind."
Her account, "Bold Rongrong Is Not Afraid of Ghosts," posted a new video.
The title is incredibly catchy and viral:
"Haunted House Horror! Real Footage of Taoist Priest Drawing Lightning Online! This is Not Special Effects! This is Not Special Effects!"
The video content is a selection of her best parts:
From Lin Jinian's composure upon entering, to the discovery of the ghost, and finally to that stunning bolt of lightning that captivated the entire audience.
To increase credibility, she even included the final scene of chaos and the charred crater.
Last night's short but extremely hardcore live stream is spreading like a virus on a small scale.
A Bilibili user named "Metaphysical Observer" uploaded a clip from a recorded broadcast.
The headline was even more sensational:
This is probably the closest I've ever come to cultivating immortality! A successor of thunder magic has appeared in Lin'an!
The comments section was already in an uproar.
"Thanks for the invitation. I'm currently in the US, just got off the plane."
"The special effects are pretty good; they're worth at least five dollars."
"Are paranormal bloggers these days so obsessed with creating hype? They're even using CGI to get attention?"
"I do post-production, and the interplay of light and shadow here is simply perfect."
"For this level of rendering, if it's special effects, every frame costs money."
"Where does a small-time streamer get so much budget?"
"Don't do any post-processing. Although the lighting looks very realistic, the texture of the lightning looks a bit like a plugin that comes with After Effects."
"It's scripted! It's definitely scripted! Can't you see this old trick?"
"These internet celebrities nowadays have no bottom line when it comes to getting clicks. What if they injure someone with their explosives? I suggest they be banned!"
"Was I the only one staring at that young Taoist priest the whole time?"
"Help! He's so handsome! That aloof, ascetic vibe is killing me!"
"Ahhh! The way his Taoist robe billowed in the wind was just like a celestial being straight out of a novel!"
"You damn liar! Promoting feudal superstition, I've already reported you, you're welcome!"
"So young and already out there scamming people, aren't they afraid of getting their comeuppance?"
"Where is this Taoist temple? I want to go and expose it as a fake!"
The more intense the debate, the higher the buzz.
The video's views quickly climbed from a few thousand to tens of thousands, and then broke through one hundred thousand.
Likes, shares, and comments are all increasing rapidly.
Although most people believe it was special effects or script, the keywords "Qingyun Temple" and "Master Lin" still left an impression on many people.
Some people even started a manhunt to find out exactly where "Qingyun Temple" is.
Jiang Rongrong looked at the constant stream of private messages and notifications in the background.
"Follow +1"
"Follow +1"
"Private message: Host, do you have that Taoist priest's contact information? I want my fortune told!"
Private message: You shameless liar, you'll do anything for fame!
In just a few hours, the number of fans increased by more than 400, and the total number of fans exceeded 60,000!
"Black and red are still red..."
Jiang Rongrong looked at the pile of private messages accusing her of hyping herself up and sighed.
……
Qingyun Temple.
The sun painted the sky a brilliant orange-red.
The sunset glow, like burning flames, covered the western horizon.
When the last blue tile was perfectly fitted,
When the blinding sliver of light that had been leaking into the side hall and main hall was blocked, the entire roof was finally restored to its original integrity.
Lin Jinian sat on the roof ridge, looking at the repaired masterpiece at his feet, and breathed a long sigh of relief.
He raised his hand to wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead, preparing to go down the ladder.
Suddenly, a jolt went through the depths of my mind.
The long-dormant Taoist scripture emitted a dazzling golden light!
Lines of text appeared:
[Increased popularity!]
[Gained Incense Points: 200]
Current incense offering value: 900
[Reward: Qi Refining Level 1!]
Before Lin Jinian could even react to what was going on,
A cool breeze suddenly poured into the top of his head!
It felt like being doused with a bucket of ice-cold water on a sweltering summer day!