The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!
Chapter 169 The Eavesdroppers

Chapter 169: Chapter 169 The Eavesdroppers

For the operation of "Inspiration" trending right after its premiere, netizens were almost getting used to it.

They initially thought the serial killer in the first episode was a one-time thing, but surprise, surprise, this episode featured someone who killed their wife.

In no time, several netizens jokingly referred to the "Inspiration" production team as having a ’Conan physique.’

Even before the livestream ended, many netizens and viewers were shuffling back and forth between the livestream and Weibo platforms.

For the show’s producers, the most direct indicator was the dazzling and ever-climbing numbers of online viewers and internet buzz.

Seeing the real-time popularity data far exceed earlier expectations, Director Clark couldn’t help but exclaim,

"With this kind of response, we definitely can’t end the livestream early."

He then glanced at the broadcast screen.

At this moment, the guests, having completed their tasks ahead of schedule, appeared much more relaxed than before. Ariel Zimmerman’s group even abandoned their plan to walk a separate route, joining Scarlett Jennings and her group, forming a large procession.

Scarlett Jennings stood by a shrub, holding a few freshly picked herbs in her hands. She walked over and handed the herbs to a few guests, saying,

"These are mint leaves and mugwort leaves. You can use them to repel mosquitoes."

She then took out a piece of dry bark she had picked up earlier,

"This is sycamore bark. If you can’t find mosquito repellent grass, this can be a substitute; light it up and let it smoke. The smell isn’t strong, but it effectively repels mosquitoes."

Half an hour earlier, she had been criticizing a scumbag, yet now she was so relaxed that she seemed like she was on a vacation, actively teaching everyone methods to repel insects in the wild.

There was no choice—summer mountains were indeed full of mosquitoes. While she wasn’t worried because she had a mosquito repellent talisman, she couldn’t just ignore everyone else.

Talking about fire, Scarlett seemed to think of something and deliberately added to the camera,

"However, everyone should avoid starting fires in the wild. If you encounter any fire, extinguish it immediately, especially in this kind of weather. It’s easy to start a wildfire."

The livestream audience didn’t expect a mystical-themed show to suddenly become a legal awareness segment, but they didn’t mind enjoying it.

"My little girl really knows a lot. Who would have thought she’s only eighteen, and the youngest among the guests!"

"I honestly forgot she just graduated high school until you mentioned she’s eighteen! It’s mostly because this lady has such a strong presence—I’d believe it if you said she was nine feet tall!"

"A beautiful academic overachiever, unlike my Ariel, who acts like money is no object."

"Hahaha, the worshipful look on Ariel’s face is really something—did she forget she’s older than Scarlett?"

"It feels like Scarlett really knows a lot. Could she share more about mysticism?"

This comment caught Director Clark’s attention. He pondered for a moment and sent a signal to the host, who then approached Scarlett with a smile,

"Scarlett, I see you’re quite knowledgeable about this. Since there’s no rush, would you mind sharing some other tidbits, like basic mystical knowledge?"

William Zeller’s suggestion was instantly supported by the guests and many viewers.

Although most still didn’t believe mysticism truly existed, they couldn’t help but feel curious about it.

For instance, after Evander Simpson drew talismans on-site yesterday, many people online were already filming themselves trying to mimic his drawing from the video and sharing their final products.

These netizens didn’t actually believe they could draw so-called spirit talismans; they just thought it was fun.

Originally, the initial concept for "Inspiration" indeed included a plan to educate netizens about Mystical Sect basics.

Therefore, when Scarlett Jennings heard William Zeller’s suggestion, she only thought for a moment before leading the cameraman to another bush, finding a plant with purple-black fruits.

"This, Evander should recognize."

Clearly, Scarlett had no intention of hogging the spotlight herself. Her words promptly directed the camera towards Evander Simpson.

Evander just glanced at it, and his face immediately turned a bit silent, seemingly helpless.

Ariel Zimmerman couldn’t resist her curiosity, "What is this?"

Scarlett’s lips curved slightly, but her voice remained clear, "This is Evander."

"What?"

Not just Ariel Zimmerman; even the livestream audience couldn’t suppress their curiosity, and many viewers instinctively searched an encyclopedia, quickly finding their answer.

"Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter! She means Evander is literally Evander!"

"So, my senior is actually a plant?"

"No wonder I always felt the name Evander sounded familiar; it’s a traditional medicine, right?"

In ancient times, many people liked to name their children after medicinal herbs, not just because of the significance attributed to them by their medicinal properties, but also because these names sounded elegant in Chinese.

Names like Peony, Half Summer, Angelica, and Re Root are just pleasing to the ear.

"The downside of little knowledge is apparent—I thought his dad’s surname was Shang, and his mom’s surname was Lu."

"You aren’t alone, my friend."

"Isn’t it known to everyone that Brother Evander is an orphan? I heard the name was given by the Temple Master of Clear Breeze Temple."

"Wasn’t the name Clear Dust given by them?"

"That’s his Taoist title!"

With a blink, thousands of comments flooded the livestream again, yet Scarlett Jennings remained unaffected, calmly pulling up one of the Evander plants by its roots.

Only then did people realize there were carrot-like roots beneath the leaves.

"Evander is also known as mountain radish or ground ginseng, possessing certain medicinal properties, but in the Mystical Sect, it’s generally used as a vessel for the ear report deity."

"Ear report deity?" Sebastian Carew was also a bit curious.

Scarlett explained further, "The ear report deity is a wooden spirit commonly used by Taoist Sect practitioners. Through carving and enchanting rituals, a soul stream is attached to it, enabling spirit communication and granting the ability to foresee disasters."

The Temple Master of Clear Breeze Temple gave Evander this name, hoping he would learn the proper path and achieve success in the Taoist Sect.

Evander, upon hearing Scarlett’s comments directed at him, nodded and showed rare shyness,

"When the master found me back then, they happened to come across a living Evander plant intended to be made into an ear report deity, which is why they gave me this name."

He just didn’t expect Scarlett to use this for educating the audience.

After all, the ear report deity sounded impressive, but making one was far more complex than drawing talismans. Moreover, the appearance and age of the choice needed to meet certain standards...

But clearly, the livestream audience had been piqued by Scarlett’s little lesson, and they eagerly commented,

"Just tell me where to get it and how to order!"

"Mountain radish is so cute, of course I need to buy it, buy it, buy it."

"I can’t believe my senior was actually found by the Taoist in the mountains—it feels like a karmic connection with Taoism."

"I’ve decided, from now on, all Evander plants are owned by our senior."

And from this day on, Evander Simpson’s fans and Scarlett Jennings’ fans gained a unified fan name—

The Ear Report Deities.