Chapter 167: Chapter 167: I Am the Live-Streaming Braveheart
Yanhai City, underground shelter.
This essential space, allocated during the building's construction, lay beneath the parking lot. Simple shelters, designed for a family of three from each apartment, filled the area. Electricity, water, and internet were all available, fully functional.
Ample food supplies were stocked, primarily consisting of canned goods with decades-long shelf lives. While the taste might be lacking, survival was the priority. Enough provisions were present to sustain everyone for a month.
Every citizen stared gravely at their phones, watching a live stream. The same feed, captured by a news reporter in a helicopter, was projected onto the wall.
Online forums buzzed with discussion.
"Yanhai City is in danger now. I don't think our chances of defending it are very high."
"It's going to be tough. Even if we hold them off, the cost will be immense. In my opinion, abandoning Yanhai City is the best option."
"We can't abandon it! Think of the financial resources poured into its development, not to mention its strategic importance. Abandoning it would result in massive losses."
"I hope my hometown stays safe."
"I just took a closer look. There are quite a few powerful individuals defending the city. Maybe we can actually hold out."
"I think it's going to be difficult. We still don't know the specifics about these evil creatures. If some unknown powerful creature appears, I fear they might not be able to stop it."
Many were pessimistic about the situation.
Other cities have powerful individuals, why aren't they coming to help?
Because every city needed its own protectors. If they left, and evil creatures attacked, the remaining defenders might not be strong enough, leading to devastating consequences.
Of course, every city possessed considerable strength. Under normal circumstances, as long as exceptionally terrifying creatures didn't appear, they were confident in their defensive capabilities.
At that moment, Gu Ao, a powerful member of the special department, noticed the helicopter approaching him, its camera focused on his position. He feigned a serious expression, flexing his muscles. See, this is the kind of physique a man who lifts gets.
Naturally, everyone was tense. They faced a vast army of evil creatures, a life-or-death situation. Gruesome deaths, such as being dismembered by the creatures, were a common occurrence.
In the suburbs, a luxury car cruised along the road, followed by a convoy of security vehicles. Every bodyguard was armed. While young Master Bao remained unaware of the situation, his protectors were fully informed. An army of evil creatures was about to invade Yanhai City.
Their initial plan was simple: hide.
However, the headstrong young Master Bao cared little for such matters. He insisted on taking his good friend camping. The head of security, a former elite soldier, offered a surprisingly sound piece of advice: The most dangerous places are often the safest.
Hiding in Yanhai City might seem safe, but it was arguably more perilous. Since the creatures targeted the city, they could simply avoid their path.
The more they considered it, the more viable the plan seemed. His intelligence and sharp mind were what made him the head of security. He decided to accompany young Master Bao on his camping trip, weapons in tow.
Bao leaned against the car window, holding Lin Fan's hand. "Look at the scenery, it's so beautiful!" he exclaimed.
Lin Fan gazed at the passing landscape, smiling. "Yes, it's beautiful. Do you like it?"
"Yes, I love it."
Bao detested his current life. He longed to be an ordinary child, free from the burden of wealth. He craved joy, not an abundance of money. He envied ordinary people, those who could find happiness even in a simple bowl of tofu pudding.
There had been an essay contest at school. Bao, not particularly skilled at writing, bravely participated. He poured his true feelings into his essay, and its sincerity and depth earned him first place.
The essay's title: I Hate Everything About My Life.
The content:
My name is Qian Bao. My grandfather is the richest man, my father is the richest man, and I am the future richest man. But I'm not happy at all. I want to ride the bus, but I haven't, because I have many private planes. I hate the house I live in because it takes so long to walk from my bedroom to the dining room downstairs. I hate money because it prevents me from experiencing the feeling of wanting something but not being able to afford it. I'm in pain. I hate everything about my life.
The essay requirement was 600 words, but Bao's, including punctuation, was only 135 words.
Logically, his essay didn't meet the requirements.
However, it was so well-written that it was awarded first place and displayed on the school's honor roll for all students to read.
That day, classmates consoled Bao, surprised by his anguish.
Soon, the car stopped in a clearing, surrounded by open space, with no evil creatures in sight.
The bodyguards, weapons at the ready, scanned their surroundings. The security chief directed the operation, eliminating any hidden dangers to ensure the young master's safety.
"Wow!"
Bao ran with outstretched arms, a radiant smile on his face. He inhaled the fresh air, reveling in the novelty of it all.
"Bao, slow down," Lin Fan cautioned, worried he might trip. He then spread his arms, taking in the surroundings. Unconsciously, he sensed the energy particles permeating the air. He benefited from nature, constantly strengthening himself.
Bao retrieved the camping gear from the car's trunk. The bodyguards offered to help, but he refused. He wanted to set up camp himself.
He spread a picnic blanket on the ground, smoothing out the corners. He arranged various snacks on the blanket and then erected a small blue tent decorated with cartoon characters.
Bao crawled inside, finding it cozy. "Lin Fan, Old Zhang, come in quickly! This is our home. We're sleeping here tonight," he called out.
Lin Fan and Old Zhang joined Bao in their playful activities.
Meanwhile, the evil rooster pondered something. It sensed the presence of its kind in the distance.
"Foolish humans, you think avoiding the path of the evil army will guarantee your safety?"
"You think too simply."
The evil rooster crowed, its head held high. It was relaying a message to the evil army, informing them of their heroes' location.
A powerful human needs to be dealt with.
Eliminate him, and everything will be fine.
"The hen is happy too. It's clucking joyfully," Lin Fan remarked.
Old Zhang smiled. "We're happy too."
Bao carried snacks into their temporary home. Camping was an activity he had long anticipated.
Along the route of the advancing evil horde, Sun Xiao hid in a concealed spot along their path. Clad in camouflage that blended seamlessly with the environment, he carefully filmed the surroundings with his phone.
He was live-streaming.
Venturing into the suburbs for his broadcast was a daring move.
His live stream title: Sun Xiao's Live Coverage of the Evil Army.
The moment he started streaming, a flood of viewers poured in, his loyal fans.
He streamed regularly, mostly recounting his experiences filming battles between evil creatures and the special department. After all, posting videos to the forums didn't earn him any money.
Live streaming, on the other hand, was a way to make a living. Not having money for food was a painful predicament.
The screen exploded with "666" comments.
"Sun Xiao, you're courting death! Get out of there! If the creatures find you, you're done for."
"I love your videos, but this is too dangerous. Run while you still can, before the creatures arrive."
"I love a daredevil streamer."
"Thanks for the invite, but I'm already in the shelter, safe and sound, eating canned food."
Sun Xiao calmly assessed the situation, confirming that the creatures hadn't appeared yet. He whispered, "I'm currently positioned along the evil army's inevitable path. I appreciate everyone's concern, but those who understand me know I have no other passion than exploring these creatures. Even if I meet an unfortunate end at their hands, I won't regret it."
"I hope to bring you, our viewers, the most authentic view of these evil creatures."
He knew what he was doing and had no regrets.
Viewers admired Sun Xiao's courage.
Just then, the ground began to tremble. Those watching the live stream couldn't feel the suffocating pressure.
"Everyone, the creatures are here."
Sun Xiao felt the tremors and a chilling cold that enveloped him, paralyzing him with fear.
"I'm under immense pressure right now."
"I can barely breathe."
Thump, thump!
His heart pounded rapidly.
He was undoubtedly afraid, but his pursuit of the truth about these creatures suppressed his fear. He aimed his camera towards the approaching horde.
In the distance, a dark mass appeared. As the creatures marched, the dust they kicked up obscured their forms.
The live stream chat filled with cries of despair.
"We're doomed."
"Their numbers are terrifying!"
"Yanhai City can't possibly defend against this. Even with a large number of special department members, they stand no chance against such a massive force."
"Sun Xiao, don't move! In this situation, even if you wanted to run, you couldn't."
Viewers stared at their screens, captivated by the scene. They had never witnessed anything so terrifying. If they were there in person, they might have been scared to death. They were in awe of Sun Xiao's bravery.
Suddenly, the advancing horde halted, puzzling everyone. Why would they stop?
Then, the evil army changed direction, continuing its march along a new path.
"What the hell! Why did they change direction? Shouldn't they be heading straight forward?"
Sun Xiao stared in astonishment.
His hiding spot was well-concealed. Clad in his ghillie suit, he was confident he wouldn't be detected. He wanted a close-up view of the creatures, but their change in direction disrupted his plans.
Should he follow them?
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