Realm of the Night God

The flourishing internet has given rise to various professions, and one such occupation is that of an online streamer.

People pursue this line of work for various reasons – some to make ends meet, others out of interest, and some for the sake of fame, among other motivations.

Regardless of their initial intentions, they employ every means to achieve their goals, engaging in fierce competition like a hundred schools of thought contending.

However, there are also those who purely seek attention, willing to do anything for fame and popularity.

Kuai Le is one such individual among the myriad of streamers. What sets him apart from other prominent streamers is that he is a newcomer.

Kuai Le is not his real name but rather his online alias. His decision to become a streamer is driven by the belief that it is a lucrative profession. Once you become popular, the wealth follows.

Whether this is true or not, Kuai Le hasn't bothered to verify. His knowledge of streaming is based solely on hearsay.

Though merely relying on hearsay, he firmly believes in it.

Having watched some streams by other popular streamers, Kuai Le finds them unremarkable and lacking in distinctiveness. However, these streamers manage to gain immense popularity with gifts pouring in from all directions and an overwhelming number of followers. He doesn't understand the intricacies behind it but believes that if that's all it takes, he can do it too and become popular in a short time.

With these optimistic fantasies, he enters the streaming world, commencing his journey just like any other streamer. Like his counterparts, he has his own motives – to make ends meet, earn money for a house, a car, and a wife.

His aspirations are not unlike those of Yang Haoran from the past; it's just that their chosen paths differ.

Confidently, Kuai Le starts his streaming journey. However, soon after, he becomes disappointed. Whether anyone watches his streams or not, he doesn't know, but there's definitely no audience.

Initially, he doesn't mind, but gradually, he finds it increasingly unbearable.

Why do others effortlessly receive an avalanche of gifts by casually moving in front of the camera, while he, who puts in so much effort, goes unnoticed?

If it were just that, it would be acceptable. After all, the streamers who can attract a plethora of gifts with a few moves are usually very attractive. Regardless of their real-life appearance and character, at least when viewed through a mobile phone or computer screen, they are beautiful – like celestial beings untouched by earthly troubles.

Kuai Le, being a man, believes that even if he bends over or takes off his pants, no one would bother watching.

However, some male streamers' shows seem unremarkable to him, yet they still manage to maintain a decent level of popularity, far surpassing his own. This frustrates him.

Gradually, he becomes unbalanced, complaining constantly. He contemplates giving up, but deep down, he is unwilling. Besides, he can't think of anything else to do at the moment.

After careful consideration, he decides to continue.

Ordinary shows don't capture attention, so he thinks of doing something different, something ordinary people dare not do. Consequently, he transitions from indoor to outdoor streaming.

He has some understanding of how other streamers boost their popularity, but he can't compete with them. He lacks a team and money. To survive in this industry, he has to take an unconventional approach.

Hence, he decides to explore the spirit!

Today marks his first day as a spirit explorer.

Due to financial constraints, he can only rely on a mobile phone for streaming. Although he is aware that such basic equipment may impact the audience's visual experience, he has no choice but to make the best of what he has.

Of course, this is just his personal perspective.

"Hey, folks! I'm currently in a remote village. Starting today, I'm switching to outdoor streaming. I hope you all can support me. Come on, let me show you where I am right now."

Kuai Le picks up his mobile phone and scans the sparse and small houses around him, proving that he is indeed in a remote village.

In the live broadcast room, there are not many viewers, but Kuai Le continues his broadcast diligently. However, the low popularity in the live room leaves him feeling helpless and bitter.

"Everything will get better. Perhaps after this broadcast, my popularity will increase significantly."

Kuai Le thinks this way, though he no longer possesses the confidence he had when entering this circle. He knows this self-assurance is more of a self-consolation, but he still holds onto a glimmer of hope, hoping for success and satisfaction with the broadcast results.

"Hey, folks, I'm sure you're all curious about why I'm in this remote place. Well, I won't hide it from you. Today, I've come to explore spirits."

"Isn't it thrilling and exciting? I can't help but feel a bit excited myself."

"Let me clarify one thing: this is absolutely the most genuine spirit exploration. No exaggeration at all. As you know, I don't have money, no team backing me up. Even if I wanted to fake it, I don't have the ability. So, you don't need to doubt the authenticity of my broadcast."

At this point, Kuai Le takes a sip of water and continues, "Although there aren't many of you here in the live room, I appreciate all your support. I hope you can help spread the word and increase my popularity. Thanks in advance, my friends."

"Alright, back to the topic. As you can see, there aren't many households in this village. Calling it a village might be a bit of an exaggeration, but calling it anything else, I'm not sure."

"Today is my first time exploring spirits. I chose this place because I heard that strange things happen more often in places with fewer people. With fewer people, there's less yang energy, making it easier to attract impurities. Of course, this is just what I heard. I don't know if it's true. Also, I don't know if this village has what we're looking for. I'll have to ask the villagers to find out."

At this point, Kuai Le glances at the screen of his mobile phone and notices some complaints from fans.

"You're being too casual! If you're going to be a spirit exploration streamer, at least go to places known for supernatural activities!"

"Yeah! Just randomly picking a village for spirit exploration – isn't that a joke?"

"What if there are no spirit-related incidents in this village? Didn't you scout the location beforehand?"

Seeing the barrage of comments on the screen, Kuai Le smiles. It's not a forced smile but a genuine one from the heart.

Since he became a streamer, no one has paid attention to him. The live chat has been almost silent, not even a single person criticizing him. So, seeing these few comments, even if they are full of skepticism and disdain, makes him very happy.

Regardless of support or doubt, at least it proves that these few people are genuinely watching his broadcast.

Kuai Le doesn't ignore the fans' doubts and disdain but instead, with a smiling face, he explains, "Dear friends, as I just said, I want to do the most genuine spirit exploration. Those streamers who scout locations in advance and arrange a series of setups for the sake of broadcast effects, do you think their shows are authentic?"

"For the sake of making money and gaining followers, they can do anything. Don't believe them. They are deceiving you. Instead of watching such broadcasts, it's better to watch a movie directly. Don't you agree?"

As Kuai Le asks this, fans immediately reply.

"That makes sense!"

"But you can't just show us a few old houses, right?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes! I want excitement! I want thrill!"

Looking at the live chat, Kuai Le smiles and says, "Rest assured, my friends. Whether there's what we're looking for here or not, we'll find out by asking the villagers. If there's really nothing, we'll move to another place. We'll definitely find what you want to see."

"That rundown house ahead, because it's my first time here, I don't know if anyone lives there. Let's go there first and see. Maybe there will be some unexpected surprises."