After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 424 - 415: Luan Hua Arrives, Be Wary of Jiang Lingxi

Chapter 424: Chapter 415: Luan Hua Arrives, Be Wary of Jiang Lingxi

The setting sun was like blood.

On a makeshift wooden watchtower, Jiang Lingxi was both admiring the sunset and waiting for Director Wei’s call to action.

As they say, "The higher you stand, the farther you see." She spotted a black Hummer racing toward the film crew from where the sun was setting, arriving at the edge of the set in the blink of an eye. Before she could discern whether it was the vehicle driven by Tiger, she heard a shout in her ear: "Action!"

She swiftly got back into character.

First, deftly dodging a few arrows that were controlled to fly toward her, followed by pushing off with one hand per the script, she leaped off the watchtower without hesitation.

Even though she was wearing a harness, Wei Xiao wasn’t totally at ease and had arranged for a layer of soft padding on the ground.

After landing steadily on the padding, Jiang Lingxi quickly drew out the short knife strapped to her waist, ready to meet the oncoming Beiman soldiers.

Just as she was about to deliver the final slash, she sensed a mysterious and slightly hostile gaze on her, which inevitably distracted her.

Her hand couldn’t check the force in time, and she cut through the prop knife held by the opposing extra straight through.

Wei Xiao: "...Okay, cut!"

If they didn’t cut it, the extra playing the Beiman soldier with the broken prop knife wouldn’t know how to react.

Jiang Lingxi snapped out of it, sheathed her knife, and looked at the extra whose expression was stiff and dazed, decisively apologizing: "Sorry, hope I didn’t scare you. The prop broke because of me; it’s not your fault."

After all, the costumes, accessories, and even the props held by the extras are documented; if they lose or damage them, they have to compensate the crew.

Though the knife was recorded under this extra’s name, it was her who accidentally broke it.

"No, it’s okay."

The extra awkwardly pulled at his lips.

He initially thought that when a group of them big men went to ’gang up’ on a girl, they ought to be careful.

Although the prop sword wasn’t sharp at all and couldn’t pierce skin, it had some heft; an unguarded hit could still hurt.

It was only now he realized it wasn’t they who needed to hold back, but rather, the opposite party was the one with withheld strength.

The force that broke the prop sword, if used on him...

"Hiss!" he involuntarily shivered at the thought of this.

Not blaming her, not at all, he only blamed himself for handing over the sword at the wrong moment.

Now it was his pure bad luck that his hand was left numb and tingling.

Seeing that the extra was fine, Jiang Lingxi looked towards the direction where the mysterious gaze had come from.

Her view went past Chong Yin, standing in front, to a strange girl standing behind him.

Having been with this crew for some time, while she couldn’t name everyone, she recognized most faces.

But this one, she had never seen before.

No, she couldn’t say completely unknown, as the girl’s features, upon closer inspection, bore some resemblance to Luan Feng, whom she had harshly defeated yesterday.

Adding to standing behind Chong Yin, the identity was clear.

Whether it was a sister or brother, she leaned towards the former, appearing more composed than Luan Feng.

Being watched by Jiang Lingxi, Luan Hua felt a slight chill in her heart.

Since receiving a message in the middle of the night that had her heading to the crew, she’s been hustling non-stop, tense and on edge.

Originally, the master hadn’t intended to bring her along, but suddenly changed his mind; if something wasn’t up even she wouldn’t believe it.

If something had gone wrong it was either with the master or her somewhat arrogant brother.

Upon arriving and seeing that Xiao Feng wasn’t with the master, she could confirm the one in trouble was her irksome brother.

But with the master silent, she didn’t dare ask; she could only watch Jiang Lingxi acting on set.

Previously, she had seen Jiang Lingxi participate in other shows: "Survival", "Travel Together", and "Inheritance."

Truthfully, while Jiang Lingxi showcased a wide array of talents among female stars, from her perspective, it still seemed somewhat lacking.

Many in their sect were multitalented, and the master even more so.

Certain capabilities even ordinary people couldn’t comprehend, even upon witnessing firsthand.

Until she saw Jiang Lingxi in person now.

The killing moves were skillfully executed and retracted; an outsider enjoys the scene while an expert sees the skill. She discerned immediately that this was someone with real abilities.

Now, after Jiang Lingxi had sheathed her knife and accurately zeroed in on her, when their gazes locked, she instinctively wanted to avoid direct confrontation.

When Jiang Lingxi finally turned her gaze away, Luan Hua couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

She was now ninety percent certain, if Xiao Feng indeed had trouble, it was highly likely caused by Jiang Lingxi.

But when she actually saw her brother’s dire situation, she couldn’t believe her eyes.

She guessed he might be hurt, but never imagined it would be this bad!

"Master, before Xiao Feng leaves, may I have a word with him?"

Chong Yin waved his hand.

Luan Hua supported Luan Feng out of the tent to a big rock nearby and then stopped.

"Tell me, how did you end up so miserable?"

Looking at the sister who always protected him, Luan Feng’s nose twitched, almost shedding tears.

He stammered as he recounted the events of the last night.

Luan Hua: "..."

She rested a hand on her forehead, feeling a throbbing ache in her temples.

"How many times have I told you, not to always think you’re superior. You treated my words as mere sounds in the air. The master specifically advised not to provoke Jiang Lingxi rashly, yet you wouldn’t believe him and had to try anyway. You’ve lost the blood worm nourished with such effort. What can I say to you?"

"Sis, I know I was wrong!" Luan Feng tugged at Luan Hua’s clothes, exposing the densely bleeding wounds on his arm, "But after what happened, I can say for sure, Jiang Lingxi is definitely not an ordinary person. Sis, stay vigilant with her when with the master."

Luan Hua’s expression grew heavy, "Could she be a mage too?"

"Not quite." Luan Feng could confirm this point. Yesterday’s ’intimate encounters’ with Jiang Lingxi detected no shred of a mage’s aura, "Although not a mage, she’s no less formidable. Plus, she’s ruthless. I suspect she’s got blood on her hands. And she’s too skilled at disguising herself, even fooling me; otherwise, I wouldn’t have been caught off guard like this!"

Luan Hua nodded thoughtfully, "I also find Jiang Lingxi isn’t ordinary. Ordinary people wouldn’t detect the faint stirrings of a blood worm, let alone accurately grasp it and crush it before flushing it down a toilet."

Luan Feng couldn’t help but cough awkwardly.

Though unintentional, hearing of the blood worm’s fate stabbed again at his heart!

"Let this lesson remain etched in your mind; never underestimate others again in the future," said Luan Hua lightly patting her brother’s shoulder, "Don’t worry, with you as a cautionary tale, I’ll be doubly cautious. Let’s go back; it’s not good to stay away from the master too long. Once we return to the Imperial City, you should properly heal. Hopefully there’ll be another chance to return to the master’s side; make sure to diligently heed his words. Maybe if the master is in a good mood, he might grant you another blood worm egg."

Watching her brother nod obediently, Luan Hua thought for a moment and couldn’t resist a further reminder: "We’re currently working under Xu Qingmei’s studio. That woman lacks skill but has plenty of schemes. Back at the Imperial City, you’ll inevitably interact with her. Be vigilant and don’t let her lead you astray."

When Xu Qingmei was mentioned, Luan Feng instinctually revealed a bit of disdain. That woman had toiled hard over the years but remains an outsider, just a mass-produced entertainment industry tool in his eyes!

If provoked, even if something were to happen, the master and sect leader wouldn’t punish him.

Suddenly he felt a hard knock on the back of his head.

"What’s that expression for, remember my words?"

"I’ll remember!"