381: Recruiting and building a team, who will be the lucky player?

Ye Bai cleared his throat: "There are quite a few legends about the Qinling Mountains, and one of them is about the 'ghost soldiers borrowing the path'."

"It is said that on certain nights deep in the Qinling Mountains, when the moonlight spills onto the ancient mountain paths, a troop of ghost soldiers will pass through silently."

"These ghost soldiers are all clad in battle armor with cold, stern faces, yet they exude an aura of death. Wherever they pass, the temperature drops sharply, and everything around them seems frozen in place."

"Some say these are soldiers who died in battle in ancient times, their souls trapped in the Qinling Mountains, unable to transcend. They can only repeat the final march of their lives."

In the Live Stream Room, the bullet comments suddenly surged.

"My god, ghost soldiers borrowing the path? That's way too scary!"

"Feels like I'm listening to a ghost story. Great God Ye Bai, don't scare us!"

Ye Bai looked at the bullet comments and smiled: "Everyone, don't be afraid. These are just legends."

"However, this trip to the Qinling Mountains is indeed very dangerous. My idea is also to recruit some truly capable partners."

"If you think you have some courage and ability, and are familiar with cracking Ancient Tomb mechanisms or interpreting history and culture, you're welcome to sign up. Of course, I'll give you the harsh truth first: this is no joke, there's a high chance of life-threatening danger."

Ye Bai smiled; to be honest, one must have a clear understanding of oneself.

A heated discussion broke out in the bullet comments.

"I want to go, but I don't have any special skills."

"I want to see the big shot with my own eyes!"

"I'll work hard—does that count as a skill?"

"Great God Ye Bai, I'm a veteran. My physical fitness is top-notch, and I'm very familiar with wilderness survival skills. I wonder if I can join?"

"I'm an archaeology major and have done some research on ancient scripts and symbols!"

Ye Bai replied while watching the bullet comments: "Interested viewers can organize your relevant information and send it to our official email. We will have dedicated personnel reviewing them."

Elsewhere, in the lobby of an entertainment company in Building Z, Tian Xiwei looked at her manager with an expression of disbelief: "Sis, you're not joking, right? You want me to go tomb robbing? This is too ridiculous."

The manager explained patiently: "Xiwei, this isn't an ordinary variety show. Look at how popular Yang Mi was after she participated; she gained a massive wave of fans."

"This is a great opportunity to go viral. Besides, your popularity has dipped a bit lately; you need a new topic to boost your public profile."

Tian Xiwei was still a bit hesitant: "But tomb robbing sounds very dangerous, and I don't know anything about it."

"It's fine. There's a professional team for protection. You just need to be responsible for looking beautiful and showing your charm in front of the camera. Plus, this show will definitely have many thrilling segments; all your various reactions will be highlights," the manager continued to persuade.

"What if something happens? My little life would be gone," Tian Xiwei said worriedly.

"It won't happen. The Production Team will definitely have safety measures in place. Just treat it as a special experience; you might even discover new potential in yourself," the manager said with a smile.

"Let me think about it more. This is too sudden," Tian Xiwei frowned.

Back with Ye Bai, many people had already signed up in the Live Stream Room, and Ye Bai was screening them with his team members.

Meng Ziyi said: "Brother Ye, is this Wang Pangzi reliable? I feel like he's a bit too overconfident."

Ye Bai said: "Fatty has real skills. This Qinling Ancient Tomb is different from before; we need all kinds of talent."

Yang Mi also said: "Yeah, I hope we can get a few more experienced people like Master Fatty, but safety must still come first."

Ye Bai nodded: "Exactly. We also need to prepare more detailed safety plans. By the way, we must emphasize to the applicants that in this operation, everything must follow the command; no unauthorized actions."

At this moment, another netizen sent a bullet comment asking: "Great God Ye Bai, is it possible to discover new, unrecorded history in this Qinling Ancient Tomb?"

Ye Bai replied: "It's very likely. The Qinling region has a long history and deep cultural heritage, and the mystery of the Ancient Tomb means there are many unknowns waiting for us to uncover."

"Perhaps we will discover a completely new branch of ancient civilization or some major findings that could rewrite history. Furthermore, this entire operation will be live-streamed throughout."

"Then if new history is really discovered, what does it have to do with us ordinary people?" another netizen asked.

"The significance is huge." Ye Bai raised an eyebrow and continued: "As everyone knows, our Rabbit Country is a great historical nation, but for certain reasons, a period of history has been constantly subjected to rumors. Qinling likely hides some things we all want to know."

Back at the entertainment company, after some thought, Tian Xiwei said to her manager: "Sis, I've decided to give it a try. But you have to guarantee my safety."

The manager said excitedly: "Don't worry, Xiwei. I'll communicate with the Production Team immediately and help you prepare everything. This is a great opportunity for your career to rise."

Ye Bai continued to interact with the audience in the Live Stream Room: "If anyone has more questions about Qinling or this operation, feel free to ask. We are going with the mission of exploring history and protecting cultural relics, hoping to bring everyone a different live stream experience."

"Great God Ye Bai, I heard there's a mysterious curse in Qinling. Is it true?" a netizen asked in a bullet comment.

Ye Bai's expression became serious: "There are indeed such legends. It's said that those who enter certain Ancient Tombs in Qinling will meet with misfortune. But I think this is more of a superstitious saying. However, we cannot let our guard down and will be prepared to deal with various dangerous situations."

Looking at the finalized list of personnel, Ye Bai felt both excited and a bit apprehensive. This team could be called luxurious: there were industry experts like Wu Xie, Fatty, and Third Uncle, as well as the topical heat brought by female celebrities like Tian Xiwei, Yang Mi, and Xin Xin. He knew this Qinling trip would definitely be in the spotlight, but the responsibility was also heavier.

Before setting off, everyone gathered for a pep talk. Ye Bai stood at the front, his expression serious as he said: "Everyone knows this Qinling trip isn't simple. I hope everyone puts safety first. No matter what situation we encounter, do not act on your own. We are a team and must cooperate with each other."

Wu Xie chimed in: "Ye Bai is right. This place, Qinling, is very eerie; those legends aren't entirely baseless. Everyone, stay alert."

Fatty, on the other hand, patted his chest boisterously: "With Master Fatty here, whether it's Yin Soldiers or mysterious curses, they'll all have to make way for us. But having said that, if there's really any danger, you've all got to listen to me."

Tian Xiwei looked at the people around her nervously and whispered to Yang Mi: "Sister Mi, I'm feeling a bit panicked now." Yang Mi held her hand and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, Xiwei. There are so many professional people here, and we've made all sorts of preparations."

Xin Xin also nodded from the side: "Right, just treat it as a thrilling adventure."

Third Uncle, meanwhile, had been checking the equipment and said without looking up: "Stop with the pretty words and get ready to leave. This Qinling is no playground."