152: Chapter 152 Good Words Are Hard to Persuade a Damn Ghost

'Fire Fox 3' finished speaking with dramatic flair, then mysteriously withdrew.

He didn't greet or chat with anyone present at the scene.

Always maintaining an air of mystery.

Zhang Ying didn't understand what 'Fire Fox 3' had said at all.

Nor did she want to understand it too clearly.

But she noticed that many women in the audience, after hearing 'Fire Fox 3's' introduction,

had stars in their eyes, looking utterly infatuated and worshipping.

Especially the girls in the front rows, who were even more fanatical.

After 'Fire Fox 3' left, Fire Fox 8, whom Zhang Ying had interacted with, took the stage.

He had a devout expression, and his voice was full of allure.

"According to the instructions of Grand Master 'Fire Fox 3', three ladies among those present tonight have become fated individuals for the 'Eternal Ark'.

"They are Ms. Xia Xueyun, CEO of XX International Cosmetic Brand in Long Nation, Ms. Shu Xin, a famous film and television actress, and Ms. Mei Jie, the runner-up of the previous Long Nation beauty pageant."

"Next, I will 'awaken' them. In the years to come, these three will follow me and study by my side."

After Fire Fox 8 finished speaking, he turned and left again.

A moment later, he reappeared on stage, his attire completely different.

He wore a pointed black and white hat, vaguely showing a Tai Chi symbol.

From both sides of the hat hung long, colorful tassels, reaching down to his navel.

He wore a white long gown, and a lifelike fox image was draped across the gown from his back to his right shoulder and then to his chest.

Flames emanated from all around the fox, as if constantly scorching it.

It wasn't fierce at all; instead, it made people feel pity, inspiring compassion.

All they wanted was to rescue it from its suffering.

The three ladies whose names he had just called out were already on stage.

They knelt on the stage as if in worship, prostrating themselves.

In front of them were their offerings for this pilgrimage.

It was a specially made box, the color of seawater, neatly filled with stacks of banknotes.

The amounts varied.

But none should have been less than a million.

Shu Xin's box was stacked the highest, more than twice the amount of the other two.

Zhang Ying looked at Shu Xin's devout profile, that once radiant face on screen, now only filled with the empty satisfaction of being brainwashed.

She felt a tightness in her chest; those boxes didn't contain money, but rather 'souls' clearly marked with prices.

Fire Fox 8 gazed at the three overflowing boxes, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes, quickly replaced by a profound, inscrutable expression.

He gently helped Shu Xin up, and starting with her, he 'awakened' the three in turn.

He placed his right palm on Shu Xin's forehead, uttering a chirping sound from his mouth.

"Soul, spirit!"

"Past life's soul returns, rising in this life!"

"Future life's soul purified, entering the immortal realm!"

"…"

"Awakening achieved, Awakening achieved!"

In the last two sentences, his voice became very sharp and shrill, as if he was enduring the karma of a great sin.

Apart from his voice, there was no other sound in the venue; everyone even controlled their breathing to be very light.

It wasn't until the 'Awakening' of all three was completed that everyone returned to normal.

The three were radiant, as if they had undergone a baptism of the soul, and their entire beings had been elevated.

In contrast, Fire Fox 8's face was pale, as if his essence, energy, and spirit had been drained.

He announced in a weak voice,

"Today's gathering concludes here. Thank you all."

As his words fell, other members of the 'Fire Fox' organization helped him up and quickly departed.

Even Fire Fox 95 and Fire Fox 27 at the hall entrance left with them.

Along with them, the three seawater-colored boxes also disappeared.

After they left,

the hall finally became lively.

Many people lined up to congratulate the trio who had successfully undergone 'Awakening'.

Their eyes held only envy, not a trace of jealousy.

They were more interested in gaining experience from the three on how to become a fated person.

Zhang Ying pulled Yang Mengmeng, and they also stood in line, and soon it was their turn.

She looked admiring, showing great interest.

"Ms. Shu Xin, I am Zhang Ying."

"I've just been introduced to this infinitely captivating concept and have many questions. May I ask for your guidance?"

Shu Xin looked surprised; the person before her had much greater influence in the entertainment industry than herself.

Normally, if the two met, she would definitely be the one to speak humbly.

But now it was the other way around.

She felt a little smug inside, but her face concealed it well.

Mimicking the demeanor and tone of those 'mentors', she feigned profundity.

"Open your heart, recognize your soul, cast aside all impurities, and just follow the light."

These were the words Fire Fox 8 had told her, which she didn't understand.

But she could relay them to Zhang Ying to elevate her own status.

Zhang Ying didn't understand, nor did she want to; she just needed to achieve her goal.

She smiled with feigned naivety, "Ms. Shu Xin, I don't understand. How about we add each other as friends?"

Shu Xin's vanity was greatly satisfied.

She was very pleased with Zhang Ying's sincere request.

She generously agreed to Zhang Ying's friend request.

After adding each other as friends,

the two chatted idly for a while longer.

Only then did they reluctantly part ways.

As soon as they walked out of the hall, Yang Mengmeng couldn't help but laugh.

"Sister Ying, you two were talking past each other, yet you chatted for such a long time."

"If you had kept talking, I definitely wouldn't have been able to hold it in; I would have burst out laughing right then and there."

"Let's go." Zhang Ying ignored her, quickening her pace.

"Sister Ying, I won't laugh anymore, wait for me." Yang Mengmeng quickly caught up.

The two soon returned to the hotel's first-floor lobby.

Chen Shaoping and Tian Jun were waiting there.

The four met.

Chen Shaoping asked, "Sister Ying, Mengmeng, what were your direct impressions inside?"

Yang Mengmeng jumped up first, a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "I don't understand why so many people look at the members of this organization as if they're gods."

"Anyway, they were there, blabbering a lot of nonsense, and I didn't take in a single word."

Chen Shaoping pondered upon hearing this: Perhaps it's precisely because of their pure minds, without so many distractions and anxieties, that they aren't easily ensnared by those complex rhetoric.

Their method is specifically designed to filter out those with inner vulnerabilities.

Zhang Ying was not in high spirits, muttering with a sullen face, "Why are there so many deceived women? Because the scammers want to deceive women."

Her voice was low and hoarse; she didn't look at Chen Shaoping, her gaze fixed on the floor, as if questioning herself.

"Such a simple scam, yet there are still so many fanatical women waiting to be deceived."

"Sigh..."

Seeing her expression was off, Chen Shaoping gently touched her, then naturally pulled her into his embrace.

"Sister Ying, don't overthink it."

"If you were to say now that these are scammers, believe it or not, they wouldn't just disbelieve you; they would actually feel you've defiled their 'deities' and would gang up on you."

"Good words fail to persuade the doomed."

"The task of saving these ladies will be left to Comrade Police Officer Tian Jun."

Tian Jun stepped forward and assured, "Sister Ying, Mengmeng, rest assured, I will report to my superiors when I return, and a special task force will be established for this case."

"This is a new type of fraud syndicate."

Zhang Ying took a deep breath, her eyes refocused, and her tone returned to calm but firm, "It's fine, you don't need to worry, I was just sighing a bit."

"However, Tian Jun. You need to act quickly, otherwise more people will fall victim to the scam."