Chapter 46: Fans

“Sir, may I take a look at the items in your bag?”

“Normally, we don't go through bags, but the situation with your backpack...”

Yanhai Airport, security checkpoint.

The security officer looked somewhat troubled, occasionally frowning as he stared at the monitor, seemingly trying hard to identify something.

“You may.”

Upon hearing that an inspection was required, Lin Nan did not hesitate.

He gave a brief response to the officer and then unzipped his travel bag.

*Clatter, clatter, clatter...*

With a series of pleasant metallic clinks, several magical artifacts were taken out by Lin Nan and laid out on the security counter.

The security officer had originally been staring at the screen, trying to identify the objects inside. But as the counter was gradually covered, his expression shifted to one of surprise and curiosity.

Under Lin Nan's actions, numerous magical artifacts appeared on the security counter!

There were items such as the Five Thunder Talisman, a cinnabar jar, a calligraphy brush used for drawing arrays, and the Yin-Yang Twin Whips!

The various props and artifacts were exquisite and beautiful; at a glance, they gave off an extremely professional and mystical aura.

The security officer was momentarily speechless. His gaze then drifted toward the inside of the travel bag, where he noticed what appeared to be a piece of clothing.

Within its dark, mysterious luster, there were faint golden reflections; it was clearly no ordinary object.

At the same time, the passengers waiting in line behind him couldn't help but cast their gazes forward upon hearing the commotion.

The first sight of the Five Thunder Talisman and the other items was enough to make everyone stare in awe.

And when the cinnabar jar and the calligraphy brush—still stained with cinnabar at the tip—came into view, the passengers in line couldn't help but start exclaiming in astonishment

"Whoa... what is this guy carrying?"

"Don't tell me, they all look incredibly professional."

"And that brush dipped in cinnabar... it looks like he actually knows how to use it!"

Amidst the passengers' discussions, someone even speculated

"Could it be... a Taoist priest invited to perform a ritual?"

Amidst these speculations, the young woman who had happened to share a ride to the airport with Lin Nan was also staring in his direction.

When she witnessed the artifacts on the security counter and felt a strange sense of familiarity, she looked more closely at Lin Nan's face. Her eyes widened slightly, and a look of excitement spread across her lips.

"Oh, they are just some magical artifacts," Lin Nan explained to the security officer. He noticed that after inspecting the items on the counter, the officer's gaze drifted toward the inside of the backpack with a curious expression.

"Do you need to see the items inside as well?" Lin Nan asked.

"Oh... no need."

The security officer waved his hand. Seeing Lin Nan's natural air of authority, combined with those artifacts, he suspected this was a Taoist master of perhaps significant seniority. Otherwise, how could he possess such dignity?

He spoke to Lin Nan with politeness and respect: "Master, I apologize for the inconvenience. You may proceed."

...

Shortly after, Lin Nan arrived at the departure lounge. Seeing that there was less than half an hour until boarding, he found a seat to wait.

Thinking about the purpose of this trip to Nanjiao, if it were to rain, he would inevitably have to perform the Nine Heavens Primordial Spirit Rain-Praying Array.

And in a situation like Nanjiao City, the entire Nan Province was suffering from a drought.

Therefore, to perform the array effectively, he would need to find a location with excellent Feng Shui to achieve significant results.

As for the Black Deer, they were naturally fond of water.

He wasn't sure about the status of their population—whether they had already migrated due to the drought in Nan Province.

When the time came, he would have to find the mountains where they were most likely to appear and try his luck.

As he pondered, Lin Nan began searching the map for suitable locations to set up the array.

Just then, a notification popped up on his phone from his dormitory group chat.

Wang Chengyu had posted in a cheeky tone: "The first night without Brother Nan... I miss him."

"..." Looking at the sappy tone, Lin Lan's mind was filled with the image of that round, chubby face, leaving him speechless.

"Mu Nan?" Just then, a voice sounded in front of him.

He looked up and found the face somewhat familiar.

It was the girl who had happened to carpool with him to the airport.

What piqued Lin Nan's curiosity was that she had actually called him by his online handle.

"Oh, it really is you!" Seeing Lin Nan look up, the girl smiled. "I'm a fan of your livestream; I've been watching you lately."

"But I've mostly seen you playing the role of the Thunder Ancestor, so I haven't really seen you without your makeup/costume."

"It wasn't until I saw you pull those artifacts out of your bag just now that I dared to recognize you!"

Hearing her words, Lin Nan finally understood.

A warm smile appeared on his face as he spoke to his fan

"Thanks for the support."

"Eh, Great Streamer, are you going to Nanjiao too?"

"Mhm... to take care of some business."

After a brief conversation, Lin Nan learned that she was an intern journalist.

Her trip to Nanjiao was twofold: to return to her hometown and to report on the drought in Nan Province to contribute to her home.

Soon, the boarding announcement echoed through the speakers, and the flight finally departed.

The journey was quite uneventful, the plane piercing through clouds and crossing mountains and rivers. Once the plane landed, Lin Nan bid farewell to the fan.

It was around three in the morning. Seeing that dawn was approaching, Lin Lin hailed a taxi at the airport entrance and headed straight for his destination.

Lin Nan had not been idle during the flight.

Following the maps he had downloaded in advance, he eventually selected a location.

It was a place called Minglu Mountain. According to the map, its Feng Shui was excellent, making it a perfect spot for rain-praying.

Furthermore, there were records of frequent Black Deer activity in this mountain range.

He could take the opportunity to see if he could get lucky.

As for choosing to go during the night, it was for the sake of the rain-praying ritual.

The drought in Nan Province was severe; Lin Nan could sense it the moment he stepped out of the airport.

Even at night, the air was stiflingly hot.

But now, before the sun had risen, the moisture in the air was cooler and more humid than during the day.

It was the most suitable hour to perform the Nine Heavens Primordial Spirit Rain-Praying Array.

After a drive, Lin Nan was dropped off near his destination, and he walked a distance on foot.

He finally arrived at the foot of Minglu Mountain. Looking around, the distant mountains were as dark as ink, hidden in the night, while the sky was dotted with stars, casting a mottled starlight over the mountains.

The Feng Shui here was indeed as the map indicated: the mountain peak rose with the momentum of rising wind, the foot of the mountain nurtured moisture, and it aligned with the Big Dipper position. It was truly a blessed land.

However, the method Lin Nan intended to use for the Nine Heavens Primordial Spirit Rain-Praying Array this time would be different from before.

After all, for the drought in Nan Province, a single rainfall would be somewhat insignificant.

To make the effect of the rain-praying more powerful, he would need to set up a larger array.

After his field inspection, Lin Nan made a decision.

He would use Minglu Mountain itself as the eye of the array, reflecting the starry sky.

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