Chapter 36: The Day Has Finally Come

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: The Day Has Finally Come

At first, Gu Qingyin thought Feng Xia was possessed by a Fierce Ghost, but after getting close, she didn’t sense any ghost energy, only a dense Evil Qi.

This Evil Qi had strangely fused quite well with Feng Xia herself, like a wilting flower that had found suitable soil and was now growing rapidly stronger.

Gu Qingyin’s lips curled slightly. ’Looks like Feng Xia isn’t having as good a time as she lets on. For the Evil Qi to grow this fast, it proves her heart is filled with resentment and hostility.’

With the livestream running, Gu Qingyin couldn’t just directly move to clear away the Evil Qi. She’d have to wait for an opportunity after the broadcast ended.

Fortunately, the show’s schedule wasn’t too packed. After the meal, the guests were allowed to return to their respective villas to rest, which counted as free time.

An idea sparked in Gu Qingyin’s mind. She smiled and asked the Lin Family Siblings, "Would it be alright if I came to visit your villa? I’m very curious about the futuristic-tech-style decor."

"Of course," Lin Tian said with a generous smile. "Our villa is really interesting. The whole house is smart-automated, and we even have a butler. It’s a lot of fun. Everything inside can be voice-controlled."

Hearing this, Fu Zimo also stepped forward, forcing a smile. "That sounds interesting. Tian Tian, you wouldn’t mind if we all went to have a look, would you?"

Lin Tian didn’t have any particular conflict with Fu Zimo, and since they were on a live broadcast, she naturally wouldn’t refuse.

And so, the group of six boarded the same sightseeing cart and headed for the tech-style villa.

The cart stopped outside the main gate. Lin Tian and Lin Xian led the way. As they approached the silver-white gate, a slightly robotic male voice sounded out, "Tian Tian, welcome home."

The moment the voice finished speaking, the gate swung open.

A hint of amazement in her eyes, Gu Qingyin entered the courtyard. From a distance, she saw the curtains on the villa’s first floor slowly draw open as the setting sun cast a warm glow over the stark living room.

"The fresh air system has been activated. The indoor temperature is set to twenty-two degrees Celsius," the smart butler continued. "Guests have been detected. Shall I prepare coffee?"

Lin Tian puffed out her chest, feeling incredibly proud. She put on a poised air and replied, "Six Iced Americanos, thank you."

"Understood. The coffee machine has begun its work."

The group entered the villa, and the smart butler spoke again. "Elevated body temperatures detected. This could be due to illness or high outdoor temperatures. I will monitor again in five minutes. If temperatures remain abnormal, I will issue another reminder."

"The coffee is ready. Delicious snacks have been prepared in the living room snack cabinet." The smart butler asked thoughtfully, "Would you like me to play a movie for you?"

Lin Tian refused. "Recommend a game for us. Something fun, preferably a little exciting." ’After all, this is a show. No one wants to watch something too bland.’

"One moment."

A projector turned on automatically, and the smart butler displayed a list of all the exciting games it had found.

Fried Golden Flower, 24 Point, High-Low... The first string of games were all gambling-related. One hand could send you to heaven, the next to Hell. How could that not be exciting?

Lin Tian broke into a cold sweat just looking at them. Further down the list, things finally started to look a bit more normal.

Werewolf, Who is the Spy, King’s Game, Truth or Dare...

"How about we just do Truth or Dare?" Lin Tian looked at Huo Xinghai and Fu Zimo, smiling. "It’s a little cliché, but the audience loves it."

Huo Xinghai nodded indifferently. "I’m fine with whatever." He looked at Gu Qingyin. "Do you want to play?"

Ever since entering the villa, Gu Qingyin had been searching for the source of the Yin Qi. But the Yin Qi here was spread so evenly that she couldn’t pinpoint its origin. She was so focused on her search that she hadn’t been paying attention to their conversation.

It wasn’t until Huo Xinghai asked his question that a flicker of confusion crossed Gu Qingyin’s eyes. She nodded and said, "Whatever, you all can decide." ’It doesn’t matter what it is. I’m fine with anything.’

Fu Zimo had originally wanted to refuse, but seeing that both Huo Xinghai and Gu Qingyin had agreed, his eyes glinted as he asked, "We can play, but how do we determine if someone is telling the truth?"

Lin Tian had a serious expression on her face. "Anyone who lies will be despised by the God of Wealth and will never get rich in this life!"

When she said this, the livestream chat went silent for a second before being spammed with the two words "so vicious". Who would dare to lie under such a dire oath!

Lin Xian burst out laughing. After he finished, he added, "We can set up a penalty system. If you don’t want to answer, you can accept the punishment."

Fu Zimo also chuckled, then remembered to ask his mom. When he looked over, he realized her silence was unnatural.

"Mom?"

Feng Xia shuddered, and when she looked up, her eyes were filled with obvious terror.

Fu Zimo frowned, feeling a surge of irritation. ’What’s wrong with her now?’ But with the cameras on him, he couldn’t show his impatience. He had to act concerned, asking softly, "Mom, what’s wrong? Are you not feeling well?"

Feng Xia nodded frantically. "I’m dizzy, and I can’t catch my breath. I want to go back and rest."

Normally, Fu Zimo should have taken this opportunity to act like a filial son, but he was too desperate to expose the relationship between Huo Xinghai and Gu Qingyin. He didn’t want to give up this chance.

"I’ll help you to the sofa to sit for a bit. It was probably too hot outside; you might have a little heatstroke." Fu Zimo’s words were concerned, but his hands were forceful as he led Feng Xia to the sofa.

Feng Xia had always known her son looked down on her, but to have him so blatantly show his disregard still filled her with unconcealable disappointment and resentment.

’When he was little, my Zimo wasn’t like this. He would smile so sweetly, call me "Mama" so adorably, ask for hugs, and say he loved his mom more than anyone in the world. When did it all start to change?’

"Auntie, do you have heatstroke?" Lin Tian stepped forward to ask with concern. "Is it serious?"

"It’s not serious," Fu Zimo said with a smile. "She’s just a little short of breath. She’ll be fine after a little rest. Right, Mom?"

Feng Xia, her face pale, stared at Fu Zimo for two seconds before slowly nodding.

Gu Qingyin tutted softly. ’Heatstroke? Please. It’s obviously the Evil Qi inside Feng Xia being suppressed by the ghost in this house. She’s not physically unwell; she’s terrified in her heart, afraid of being devoured.’

’This Ghost Cultivator must have used some kind of Evil Path technique to cultivate, which is why Feng Xia is so terrified.’

Since Feng Xia was unwell, Lin Tian didn’t dare give her coffee and instead poured her a glass of room-temperature water.

While Feng Xia was resting, the production team had already prepared the penalty props.

"Bitter melon juice, houttuynia juice, cilantro juice, and celery juice." The director’s voice was tinged with schadenfreude. "All freshly squeezed, nutritious, and healthy. You’re welcome to try them."

Gu Qingyin couldn’t help but grin. ’The production team is so devious.’

Huo Xinghai’s face also turned green. Of those four things, there wasn’t a single one he could stomach. ’I will absolutely not drink any of them! Not even a single sip!’

Seeing this, a flicker of delight flashed in Fu Zimo’s eyes. ’To avoid the punishment, Huo Xinghai will definitely choose to answer the questions.’

The thought of Huo Xinghai falling from grace for deceiving his fans made Fu Zimo unable to contain his excitement. ’That day is finally coming!’