Wasteland Base

The next day, Wangyou Media's RV arrived at the agency's entrance early in the morning.

"Heh." Yue Wen stepped out and looked at the luxurious vehicle, as if seeing a Purple Jade Branch waving at him.

The interior had two rows of genuine leather seats, like large sofas. He Caihua was wearing a black training outfit that accentuated her graceful figure, making her appear even more fair-skinned and beautiful.

The car door opened, and she nodded at the two of them.

"Seeing handsome guys and beautiful girls first thing in the morning always brightens my mood, hehe." Sitting beside her was A Mei, who wore a floral shirt and had yellow hair. His appearance made him look like a thug, but his voice was full of feminine charm.

Yue Wen was dressed in a black T-shirt and jeans, looking sunny and handsome. Zhao Xing'er wore a loose long sweater with a white skirt, revealing half of her slender shoulder and delicate collarbone.

They looked like the male and female leads of a youth drama.

Neither of them had put too much thought into their outfits; they were relying entirely on their looks to complete their fashion statements.

"The company accepts the idea you told me about yesterday," He Caihua said to Zhao Xing'er after they got in the car. "It's just a bit of a shame, though. In our live-streaming circle, people who can't show their faces usually do so because they're not good-looking. You're so beautiful, there's no need to create mystery by hiding your face."

After Zhao Xing'er had discussed the mask plan with Wangyou Media last night, they didn't have major objections. They only added a clause to the contract stating that if her first public appearance was tied to a commercial activity, it would also need to be under a contract with Wangyou Media.

After all, they were essentially supporting characters. The true protagonist of this live stream was He Caihua, with Liu Yuanjun and Li Feixia as secondary leads at most. If any of the other four became popular, it would be a bonus, but if not, it wouldn't matter much.

"I have too many concerns..." Zhao Xing'er sighed.

"Don't bother Sister Hua with those things," Yue Wen reminded her.

He was afraid that if the media company people heard them, they would not only give up on signing Zhao Xing'er but also report her to the Supervision Bureau.

That would be enough to get her sentenced.

"Of course, it's up to you ultimately. The company won't force you," He Caihua said with a smile. "I can help you pick out a beautiful mask, though."

Zhao Xing'er also smiled sweetly, "Thank you, Sister Hua."

The Wasteland base built by the media company was located in City Seven, which made things much more convenient. He Caihua gave them a ride, while the other young people would have to take a high-speed train or drive themselves.

Although cultivators in the Third Realm could fly using wind control, there were specific "Flight Management Regulations" in cities that prohibited cultivators from flying anywhere they pleased.

Even in less strictly guarded suburban areas, no one would fly long distances unnecessarily because it was too tiring. It was like how ordinary people in modern society wouldn't travel for two hours just for the sake of it.

Unless it was a powerful expert whose speed far surpassed that of transportation, they might fly to save time.

The speed of wind control for those in the lower three realms wasn't necessarily faster than cars on the highway.

The RV drove to the outskirts of the city, arriving at a private garden built against a mountain. It covered an extremely vast area, appearing lush and green from a distance. The courtyard walls were high, and many sheds were built around the perimeter, completely blocking any view from the outside.

This was the Wasteland live-streaming base built by Wangyou Media.

It was no wonder they chose Jiang City as the pilot location. In a prime location like Dragon City or Tianhai City, acquiring such a large plot of land would bankrupt Wangyou Media.

However, the people in the RV didn't notice that as the vehicle slowly drove into the garden, a jet-black bird in the distant woods had its eyes flash with a glint of light.

Click.

The RV drove into the garden and stopped in a large open space.

Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er followed He Caihua out of the car and saw a vast expanse of connected sheds. Inside were staff from various departments, including photography, editing, directing, hosting, food delivery thieves, logistics, security, and more.

Even though it was just a live stream, the scale of preparation was comparable to that of a large film crew.

These staff members would also be staying here for three full days. The row of sheds served as their work and living areas. The scene looked chaotic, but despite people coordinating everywhere, it was impossible for a project involving so many people to be perfectly orderly.

Yue Wen and Zhao Xing'er had never seen anything like it. They looked around curiously as they passed by, finding it all very novel.

Through a tall wire fence in the distance, they could see dense forests on the other side, with overlapping shadows and deep valleys. Occasionally, a beast's roar could be heard, truly exuding a wild, untamed atmosphere.

Venturing here might even provide some experience for future expeditions into the Wasteland.

The group arrived at a shed in the center, where the other two pairs had already arrived. Liu Yuanjun and Li Feixia, the senior brother and junior sister pair, were still in their Taoist robes. The senior brother sat with his eyes closed, calmly breathing, while the junior sister giggled and played on her phone.

Su Renxue from Hidden Dragon Pool was wearing a green tracksuit today, with a long saber slung across her back, looking like a rebellious high school girl. Ji Yang, with his red hair and black leather jacket, was looking around arrogantly.

"Everyone's here, so let's go over the live-streaming process. Ask if you don't understand. Once the stream starts, try not to waste time," a female director wearing a mask said as she approached to brief everyone.

"Our live-streaming plan is to place three treasure chests in this area. Each chest will contain a treasure, and you will undertake a treasure hunt challenge. In addition to the three chests with treasures, we will also place dozens of fake chests. Some will be empty, some will contain simple supplies like food, and some will even hide Demonic Beasts..."

"If you find a treasure chest, it will be yours as a reward. You can also exchange it for cash if you don't like it. The live stream will end when all three treasure chests have been found. In reality, we will only place two chests with real treasures at the beginning. We will place the third treasure chest on the afternoon of the third day to ensure the live stream duration meets the requirements."

"As you saw when you arrived, this constructed Wasteland is very large, but you cannot advance too quickly. Otherwise, our Bee Cameras will have trouble keeping up. Think of this as the real Wasteland; you'll definitely need to explore it slowly, bit by bit."

"Make sure to wear your earphones. Staff will notify you through them if anything changes."

"And now! The most important point..."

The director's expression turned serious. "We have deployed a large number of Demonic Beasts in this area. To satisfy the audience's imagination, the density might be even higher than in a normal Wasteland. You can rest assured about their strength; it will be within your capabilities. We won't joke about your lives. However, you must remain vigilant at all times and not let your guard down."

"These Demonic Beasts are those that were stunned after impacting the barrier outside the City Defense Array. Although their strength is low, they are extremely ferocious. They will experience a bloodthirsty urge when they see members of the Human Race."

"If you're confident, you can also showcase some cool Supernatural Techniques to provide a better experience for the audience," she added with a smile. "After all, each of you has a Bee Camera following you and your own sub-live stream. If your sub-live stream receives donations, your share will be higher."

"Alright, that's all I need to cover. Does anyone have any questions?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yue Wen raised his hand before anyone else. "Can we kill these deployed Demonic Beasts as we please?"

"Heh, of course," the director replied. "Those are real Wasteland Demonic Beasts, and everything will be the same as in the Wasteland. Even if you don't attack them first, they will hunt you."

"If no one has any other questions, you can put on some makeup and we'll start the live stream! You'll have to work hard for these three days."

Work hard?

Yue Wen smiled faintly.

A place that offered money, fame, and the chance to kill Demonic Beasts freely? He could stay there for a month, taking only three days off, let alone just three days!