Even though Ying Chen had already jumped into the well, no one dared to approach the Xuán Well to watch.
Everyone still kept their distance.
Some even took out their phones, ready to record videos to gain some online attention.
Of course, if they eventually filmed Ying Chen's corpse, the attention would be even higher.
This was probably what was meant by profiting from a death!
"Right, didn't Mr. Ying mention something about us starting a livestream?"
Suddenly, Professor Li remembered something and asked.
Old Dong nodded. "He did say that. But… wouldn't it be too rushed to start now? If, I mean, if something unexpected happens, we'll have absolutely no chance of turning things around."
"The key is, we don't have a chance to turn things around right now either! We're doomed either way, so we might as well follow Mr. Ying's instructions. At least, Mr. Ying hasn't disappointed us so far," said Professor Li.
"I agree," Wang Zizai raised his hand, agreeing with Professor Li's statement.
Two votes to one, Old Dong had no choice but to compromise.
"Liang Yu, I remember you used to manage an archaeology popular science account with quite a few followers. You start the livestream!"
Professor Li called out to Liang Yu.
Liang Yu's face flushed slightly. She did have an account, but it had fewer than a hundred followers. Compared to influencers with tens of millions of followers, it was nothing.
However, this was not the time to dwell on that. Liang Yu obediently took out her phone and started the livestream.
She also took the opportunity to change the livestream title – "Desperate Xuán Well, Unveiling the Truth."
"Hello everyone, I am currently at the Xuán Well archaeological site. That's right, this archaeological project is not being led by just anyone, but by my advisor Professor Li, along with Old Dong and Professor Wang Zizai."
Liang Yu spoke to the livestream.
Unfortunately, she didn't have many followers to begin with, and the livestream started in the morning, so even fewer people were watching.
The top of the livestream screen showed a pitiful "5," indicating only five people were watching.
However, because Liu Bin's livestream video from last night had been so popular and had such a huge impact,
the words "Xuán Well" themselves carried immense heat.
Moments later, viewers began flooding into the livestream, and the comments became lively.
"Whoa, someone's actually livestreaming from the Xuán Well! Awesome, risking their life for attention, I admire them!"
"Don't spout nonsense upstairs. This young lady is a legitimate archaeology student. She's actually at the Xuán Well archaeological site! Not some influencer trying to gain attention!"
"Stop arguing, stop arguing. Let's just watch quietly! Otherwise, this livestream will also be accused of feudal superstition and banned by the authorities!"
"Right, right, everyone stop arguing. If it gets banned, we won't be able to watch anymore."
The comments instantly became harmonious.
And the number of viewers pouring in continued to soar.
It soon broke through the ten thousand mark!
Liang Yu had never seen so many people before!
She became a bit nervous for a moment.
Moreover, she realized something from the comments' reminders: due to the negative impact of the Liu Bin incident, her livestream might be forcibly shut down by the authorities!
Just as Liang Yu was worrying, she saw Old Dong next to her suddenly lean over.
"Hello everyone."
The viewers became excited upon seeing Old Dong.
"It's Old Dong! Old Dong!"
"Holy cow, the streamer is really an archaeology student! Not a fraud!"
"Wow, with Old Dong here, it means the streamer is indeed at the archaeological site and isn't scamming us! I'm so excited!"
Old Dong coughed lightly and adjusted his appearance. "Thank you all for your support. The reason I'm on camera is to solemnly declare something: this Xuán Well archaeological excavation is not what the internet is spreading, there is another truth. We are starting this livestream precisely to clarify this point face-to-face and to reveal the truth to everyone."
"Of course, if the platform's officials are watching this livestream, please, for my sake, Old Dong, do not ban the livestream for now. We will absolutely not promote any feudal superstitions, nor will we promote any negative energy. We will only adhere to a scientific and realistic attitude to restore the truth!"
It had to be said that Old Dong's speech played a crucial role.
The platform administrators were just about to ban the livestream. After all, the negative impact of Liu Bin's death last night was too great, and the platform dared not risk crossing the line.
But Old Dong's timely appearance and speech made the administrators hesitate.
Ultimately, they decided not to ban it for the time being and would monitor it closely, ready to ban it if any negative signs appeared.
Thus, Liang Yu's livestream continued, and the number of viewers rapidly increased.
It was about to break the hundred thousand mark.
However, Liang Yu had limited things to film and could only point her camera at the dull well opening.
This made the viewers impatient.
"Please don't be anxious, everyone. Due to relevant regulations, I cannot film too close to the Xuán Well. But I can tell you: the Xuán Well is not haunted as the internet claims. Because just now, one of our staff members has entered the well to retrieve Liu Bin's body."
"At that time, the truth will be revealed."
Upon hearing Liang Yu's words, the viewers who were preparing to leave the livestream became interested.
They all stayed, and began to wildly speculate whether that staff member would also die inside.
Some even demanded that Liang Yu activate the livestream prediction function so they could bet on the staff member's life or death.
Liang Yu, of course, would not fulfill such an absurd request.
But the viewers started their own betting through comments.
Liang Yu glanced over and saw that the majority of viewers believed Ying Chen was doomed, accounting for almost ninety percent!
It seemed the influence of the Xuán Well was greater than imagined.
People had firmly concluded that the Xuán Well was haunted and filled with ill omens.
The bald man who had bet with Ying Chen also took out his phone, watching the livestream with a smirk.
"Heh heh, everyone thinks you're doomed. And you still want to come back alive to collect my hundred thousand yuan?"
"In your next life!"
"I've only heard that those who die at the hands of ghosts have difficulty reincarnating, so you might not have a next life. How pitiful!"
The bald man gloated.
Meanwhile, Old Dong and the others watched the well opening with anxious hearts.
Ying Chen had been down there for a while, why hadn't he come back up?
Could it be that the things inside the Xuán Well were truly terrifying, and even Ying Chen couldn't withstand them?
What if Ying Chen also met with misfortune, then they would be completely ruined today.
Most importantly, Liang Yu was livestreaming!
Old Dong had confidently vowed to reveal the truth, but if Ying Chen didn't come up soon, wouldn't that be slapping himself in the face?
Drip, drip...
Time ticked by.
Half an hour had passed since Ying Chen entered the well, but there was no sign of his return!
Most critically, even when they called out to Ying Chen, he did not respond!
It was as if he had already died at the bottom of the well!
This made Old Dong and the others extremely nervous, and several times they considered going down themselves to check the situation.
Meanwhile, in Liang Yu's livestream, the viewers were in an uproar.
Everyone was saying Ying Chen was dead, Ying Chen was dead.
The platform administrators also had their mouse cursor hovering over the ban button, intending to ban the livestream before confirming Ying Chen's death.
Only the bald man continued to chuckle.
Not only because he had saved a hundred thousand yuan, but also because he had vented his anger!
Who told Ying Chen to be reckless and bet with him?
Now look, he'd gambled his life away, hadn't he?
Serves him right!
The pressure from all sides converged, about to snap the nerve of Liang Yu, Old Dong, and the others.
At this moment, they heard a whoosh, and a figure leaped out of the well!
With a splash, it landed on the ground!