As long as the matter could be resolved with money, it was not a problem. With Xiang Wan's willingness to invest, the road construction was progressing at an astonishing speed.
The villagers of Tengyun also actively participated, joining the road construction team. They understood that once the road was completed, they would be the first to benefit, no longer having to cross two mountains just to get out.
Meanwhile, Xiang Wan was enjoying herself at a hotel in Baimu Province, balancing relaxation and entertainment. When she felt restless, she would grab her bag and take a stroll outside, checking out hidden gems and local eateries using her phone to find the best spots.
Initially, she had planned to take a month off to speed up the house construction in the mountains, but now that the road work would take at least a month, it seemed she would have to continue staying in the hotel until the houses were completed.
Her livestream sessions, which used to be quick and filled with minor issues, now increasingly involved serious incidents. Just a few days ago, she had spent an entire night covering a scandal, almost falling asleep on her feet.
Ugh, it was getting harder to earn money!
While Xiang Wan was enjoying her time and overseeing the construction progress, Manager Hong's situation was far from pleasant. Upon entering his office that morning, he found three men in plain clothes, radiating an intense aura, sitting upright in chairs with their eyes closed. They opened their eyes only when he walked in.
"You, you guys…" Honestly, Hong Qingsong was taken aback by their imposing presence.
At that moment, the big boss of Huanyou Company walked over and patted Hong Qingsong on the shoulder. "Shh, people from the state are here."
Huh? People from the state? What had he done to deserve the attention of such power?
The boss, seemingly reading his mind, whispered, "Wake up! Do you know your own worth? They're here for Xiaoxiang."
"Xiaoxiang" referred to Xiang Wan, whose real name was indeed Xiang Wan. This was information only Hong Qingsong and the Huanyou Company boss were privy to, which showed how well-guarded their top streamer was.
As expected, look! Even government officials had come directly to their door.
Cheng Baichuan was the first to stand up, shaking hands with Hong Qingsong and the boss. "Hello, we've already explained our purpose over the phone. We'd like to meet with your company's Zhuang Zhou Meng Die."
Hong Qingsong quickly replied, "Unfortunately, Zhuang Zhou Meng Die has taken a month off for travel and is currently unavailable."
Cheng Baichuan frowned. "Didn't she just livestream the day before yesterday?"
Hong Qingsong explained, "That was indeed during her vacation; she just happened to receive a help request from a fan while checking the backend and decided to go live."
"Where is she now?" Cheng Baichuan pressed.
"Uh…" Hong Qingsong hesitated, reluctant to disclose the contact details and whereabouts of their star streamer.
Cheng Baichuan smiled and said, "You can choose not to say, but we have plenty of channels to find out. I think Manager Hong would be very willing to provide us with this convenience."
Hong Qingsong glanced at the boss, who gave a slight nod.
Reluctantly, Hong Qingsong replied, "She's at the Wangyue Five-Star Hotel in Baimu Province!"
After the three men left, Hong Qingsong nervously patted his chest and leaned toward the boss. "Who were they? Their presence was quite intimidating!"
"Is it a mysterious government department?"
"Hmm?" Hong Qingsong didn't quite understand.
The boss thought for a moment and changed his phrasing: "It's probably something similar to a polling agency."
"Oh!" With that explanation, Hong Qingsong understood. It was indeed a governmental body, and it was only a matter of time before a powerful streamer like Xiang Wan, known for her fortune-telling, attracted their attention.
On her way back to the hotel, Xiang Wan clearly sensed that someone was following her. She quickly dodged several times, trying to lose her pursuer, but the person seemed to be skilled as well, maintaining a strategic distance while observing her.
Her spiritual awareness, enhanced by the spiritual energy from her merits, allowed her to use the Breath Concealment Technique to slip into an alley. However, her follower quickly followed suit and, upon seeing the empty alley, did not leave immediately. Instead, he began drawing a talisman in the air with his hand.
As the talisman took shape, it emitted a golden light. This kind of technique was far too basic for Xiang Wan. The man had likely sensed her use of the Breath Concealment Technique and was attempting to counter it with his own magic. Yet, Xiang Wan's cultivation far exceeded his; the amount of true energy or spiritual energy he could mobilize was insufficient to dispel her spell.
"Hmm?" The man couldn't help but express surprise, a serious look on his face as he surveyed the empty alley.
Just as Xiang Wan was considering following this man to investigate further, an elderly man and a child slowly approached from behind him.
Wei Wentao was not as reckless as Cheng Baichuan, who would have immediately engaged in a confrontation. Instead, he slightly nodded and said, "I didn't know Daoist friend Xiang Wan was here in seclusion. We regret to disturb you and hope you'll forgive us."
Oh! So they knew her name. Were they here specifically for her?
"Who are you?" Xiang Wan's voice echoed around them, amplified by her crafted sound technique, making it seem like the voice came from all directions, preventing them from pinpointing her exact location.
At that moment, her phone rang, inadvertently revealing her location. Oh no!
Feeling a bit awkward, she paused her spell and looked at the caller ID. It was Manager Hong.
"Hello?"
"Xiang Wan, the situation there needs to be reported to the relevant government department. They want to contact you..."
Realizing their identities, Xiang Wan stepped out from the shadows. "Mr. Cheng, Mr. Wei, and Mr. Duan, right?"
This was the first time she encountered practitioners from this world. Previously, Su Xiaoling could use poisons but was worlds apart from true cultivation—she hadn't even made it through the door.
The three men before her, despite their different ages, were top figures in this realm. Xiang Wan, with her superior knowledge of the Dao, could easily gauge their abilities.
Wei Wentao, the oldest among them, was around fifty. He had completely white hair and an ordinary appearance, easily blending into the crowd next to the strikingly handsome Cheng Baichuan and Duan Ling, only his hair stood out.
Wei Wentao smiled and approached, extending his hand. "Hello, I'm Wei Wentao, the Minister of the Folk Safety Department of Longguo. I've heard your name for a long time, Zhuang Zhou Meng Die."
When Zhuang Zhou Meng Die first rose to fame, no one paid much attention. But once her accurate fortune-telling began gaining popularity on the platform, she came under the watchful eye of the safety department. Each of her readings proved incredibly precise, something that both domestic and international practitioners of mysticism couldn't replicate.
Yet she could do it effortlessly, and each reading was not merely coincidental; it was as if she could clearly see the destinies of those individuals.