Metaphysics Live Stream, Going Viral Across the Internet Ch. 68

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Why were there only handprints and no footprints?

He stepped back a few paces and found more handprints a short distance away.

"One, two, three, four... seven, eight."

He counted a total of eight handprints, all neatly lined up.

A spark went off in Shen Huo's mind. He suddenly remembered why those handprints looked so familiar—it was the same layout as the buildings around Shijia Plaza!

Shijia Plaza had eight buildings built around it in a square ring, with a square-shaped octagon space in the center—like a coffin. The setup was nicknamed "Eight Immortals Carrying the Coffin."

And these eight handprints looked exactly like a model version of that formation.

But why were there only eight handprints and no feet?

Were they all children with missing limbs?

And why make this kind of formation in the first place—for intimidation? Or was there some deeper purpose?

For now, Shen Huo couldn't think of a better explanation.

Looking out at the brightly lit, bustling city across the way, then back at this desolate, decaying ruin—they were like two completely different worlds. It made the haunted building seem even more disturbing.

A bad feeling stirred in Shen Huo's chest. It felt like the moment they stepped in, the entire aura of the haunted building had changed.

It was like they'd fallen into another dimension.

"...Sister Yiyi."

Shen Huo called out Yang Yiyi's name, but no one answered.

He frowned and called out a few more times.

Yang Yiyi suddenly appeared, her expression tense. "I tried to go out just now and found that the black mist surrounding the area has completely sealed off the entire Shijia Plaza. We can't get out for now."

Shen Huo quickly asked, "What's up with that black mist?"

Yang Yiyi shook her head. "I'm not sure of the details either. It feels like we've entered a completely different space."

Shen Huo's frown deepened.

"Even you can't leave?"

"No."

"Has the haunted building really turned into a ghost domain?"

Shen Huo told Director Wang about what Yang Yiyi had discovered.

Director Wang let out a long sigh. What was bound to come, still came.

After informing him, Shen Huo returned to his tent, still carrying a ton of unanswered questions.

"Hey, Shen Huo, you're back! Look, I brought a bunch of gear and snacks this time—I saved some for you. You want any?"

Wu Tong stood outside her tent, showing off the snacks in her arms.

Shen Huo calmly stuffed the snacks back into her arms and whispered,

"Better save those. We might be stuck here for days."

Wu Tong had been through a whole season of craziness with Shen Huo, so she knew him pretty well by now. She could tell something was off from the serious look on his face.

Her eyes widened like something had clicked.

"You mean..."

"Keep it down. Don't wake the others."

Wu Tong immediately got the hint and nodded.

She put the stuff back and returned to Shen Huo's side, asking softly, "What's going on?"

"We might've entered a ghost domain. Something could go down tonight—stay sharp."

Wu Tong's face went a little pale, but her eyes sparkled with excitement.

Shen Huo couldn't help but feel a bit helpless—sometimes, this woman had way more guts than he did.

"Sister Wu Tong, Shen Huo, what are you two talking about?"

Bai Pengxuan walked over to the two of them, even handing Shen Huo a bag of snacks.

"These are all things you like. I just grabbed some randomly before I came."

Shen Huo wasn't planning on taking it at first, but then thought—

'Can't let this bastard keep leeching off me all the time. Gotta at least get something back.'

So he took it. "Thanks."

A flicker of happiness passed through Bai Pengxuan's face. "Shen Huo, you're finally willing to talk to me again."

Shen Huo blinked. "When did I ever say I wasn't talking to you?"

Bai Pengxuan's expression instantly softened. "It was my fault back then, sending you alone to such a dangerous place... It's normal if you're mad at me..."

Wu Tong looked at Shen Huo and silently mouthed: What's going on?

Shen Huo mouthed back: No idea. Total lunatic.

Wu Tong gave him a sympathetic look and mourned for him in silence for a few seconds.

She'd heard a bit about the gossip between Shen Huo and Bai Pengxuan.

Rumor had it they were a couple. There were even tons of CP fans online shipping them.

When she first saw it, she'd rolled her eyes. She always felt like fans nowadays were too face-obsessed—if two guys showed even the slightest closeness, people would immediately pair them up.

But judging from Shen Huo's attitude toward Bai Pengxuan—

Wu Tong immediately understood. Shen Huo wasn't even remotely into Bai Pengxuan. On the contrary, he actually seemed a bit disgusted by him.

And Bai Pengxuan's behavior? That was even more telling.

Off-camera, while he did show concern for Shen Huo, it only really surfaced when Shen Huo was interacting with someone else. On the surface, it looked like he cared—but really, it was just him using Shen Huo to spotlight himself.

On-camera, it was even more obvious. He'd stick close to Shen Huo, acting like some devoted lover and deliberately playing up the bromance.

Guys like him had to be mentally ill or something.

Even someone as dense as Wu Tong could see it. How could Shen Huo not?

He'd been leached off by this damn guy to the point the entire internet hated him for it!

And Bai Pengxuan didn't care at all what Shen Huo thought. He glanced at the live viewer count and saw he was holding onto the #1 spot—his heart filled with smug satisfaction.

So what if Shen Huo was blowing up in popularity now? In his eyes, Shen Huo was still just a fat sheep for him to keep milking.

In fact, it'd be even better if Shen Huo showed disgust toward him—then he could keep playing the "tragic, devoted" persona.

But would Bai Pengxuan's little plan really work out?

He'd forgotten—Shen Huo wasn't even in the same company anymore. And the guy who used to try and control Shen Huo through manipulative PUA tactics, Li Ge, was already dead.

And the one who exposed the video that ruined Li Ge and dragged him into the mud?

None other than Shen Huo himself—anonymously posted online.

Bai Pengxuan had no clue. This time, trying to milk Shen Huo wasn't just a dumb move—it was him digging his own grave. And he kept pushing Shen Huo's limits like he'd never face consequences.

Looking at the determined gleam in Bai Pengxuan's eyes, Shen Huo smirked, then shot a wink at Yang Yiyi, who was hovering invisibly above, and made a "scare him" gesture.

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