Live Broadcast Begins

Li Dan moved the mouse across the screen and exited the previous cluttered livestream.

He clicked the title labeled "Gonjiam Exploration Livestream" again. After the loading animation spun for a few seconds, a bright image filled the computer screen.

Isabella's soft body leaned against his chest, her long hair draping over his arm.

They lowered their heads to watch the screen together. At such a close distance, their noses nearly touching, he could smell the faint fragrance in her hair.

A striking red banner floated at the top of the screen in bold lettering.

"Preparing."

Li Dan's gaze swept over the scattered figures appearing onscreen. Young people in casual clothes gathered in small groups, with a hotel room in the background.

For the moment, he did not see any familiar faces. His fingers unconsciously stroked Isabella's long hair.

Li Dan remembered that the last time, he had discussed it with either The Warrens or Professor Goodman.

One of the South Koreans had been preparing to explore Gonjiam. Li Dan had even intended to sponsor him and told him to contact him before he went.

But after that, the netizen had seemingly vanished from the face of the earth. His forum account had never been updated again, and private messages went unanswered.

After being out of touch for so long, could he have died?

The light from the screen shone over their faces. The comment section had long since exploded.

Comments of every kind flooded the screen like a tidal wave, too fast to read in full. Amid the mixed chatter, there was nothing but agitation and unease.

"Bastards! I order you to enter the hospital right now! I want to see evil ghosts tear people apart!"

"The guy above, get on your knees and call me Daddy already. I'm the