The scene shifted, showing the Sect Master, Tong Shishi. She stood on a high platform, announced the Sect Grand Competition, and declared that everyone who won a match could use the Youth Restoring Facial Cleanser once. Su Xiaoyu had edited out all the content regarding the Immortal Rice to prevent it from overshadowing the advertisement’s main subject.
Wen Wanru couldn’t help but laugh. Using facial cleanser as a reward for a cultivation sect’s grand competition? Who thought of making this ad? How could such a thing actually happen? It could only exist in an advertisement.
She continued watching.
As Tong Shishi’s announcement concluded, the first disciple duel was about to begin—the match between Li Yidan and Liu Jinzhi.
It was a swift fight. Though fast, the sight of the two combatants casting spells made Wen Wanru’s eyes light up. She felt the special effects were exceptionally well done, as if there was no post-processing at all. It genuinely felt like real cultivators casting spells.
This special effects technology was incredible!
With Li Yidan’s victory, it was time for her to use the facial cleanser.
Wen Wanru saw her own product brought out in a large basin.
No packaging box, no logo. But Wen Wanru wasn’t surprised. After all, if they were advertising within a Xianxia setting, putting overly modern items inside would inevitably ruin the archaic aesthetic.
The footage of Li Yidan using the cleanser was sped up. As she rinsed the foam from her face, her appearance was visibly more beautiful than before.
This sight stunned Wen Wanru.
“Just using this cleanser once and already looking prettier? Isn’t that a bit exaggerated… Well, it’s an ad, so a little exaggeration is normal. Advertisements need bold claims to generate sales.”
Wen Wanru could accept this.
She kept watching. What followed were duel after cultivation duel, sped up to rapidly showcase the most brilliant moments of each fighter’s performance.
After that, scenes of each victor using the facial cleanser appeared.
No matter who used it, their appearance became visibly more outstanding.
“The Youth Restoring Facial Cleanser is amazing! I must keep winning to earn more chances to use it!”
“Before, my looks were utterly ordinary. But from now on, in the cultivation world, people will have to call me ‘Immortal Maiden’ instead of just ‘Miss,’ right?”
“I’ll fight with everything I have. No one can stop me from getting more chances to use the Youth Restoring Facial Cleanser.”
The transformations of each person’s appearance were displayed before her eyes.
Furthermore, their determinations were all showcased in the footage.
To obtain the Youth Restoring Facial Cleanser, the duels became even more desperate and intense.
Various spells were displayed, dazzling to the extreme.
Numerous Magical Artifacts appeared—flying swords, umbrellas, tripods, jade scepters.
Talismans were used as if they cost nothing, bursting forth with blinding brilliance.
Puppets roared as they charged, and all kinds of Spirit Beasts howled upon the battle platform.
Wen Wanru was utterly mesmerized, as if watching a spectacular movie trailer, wishing the progress bar could be infinitely long.
But, unfortunately, the progress bar was limited.
The video ended with Li Yidan using the Youth Restoring Facial Cleanser one last time.
By this point, Li Yidan had transformed completely from her initial appearance, so beautiful she hardly seemed like a mortal woman.
Wen Wanru couldn’t help but sigh in admiration as she finished.
“She’s clearly the same person, but her appearance visibly improves step by step. Did they just use better makeup each time? But no, I can’t see any trace of makeup. Is their makeup technique just that superb?”
Wen Wanru didn’t know what to say.
Every single member of the team that shot this film possessed technical skill beyond her imagination.
Staring at the ended video, Wen Wanru felt a sense of loss.
She hadn’t gotten enough of it, and it was already over.
But Wen Wanru didn’t neglect the official business. She recalled the content about the Youth Restoring Facial Cleanser in the video, and a satisfied expression appeared on her face.
The advertising message was fully there, without any issue.
Immediately, Wen Wanru picked up her phone and sent a message to Su Xiaoyu: “Xiaoyu, I’ve finished watching the ad. I’m very satisfied. I’ll transfer the money shortly. Thank you for finding someone to complete this.”
After sending the message, Wen Wanru opened her work group chat, found the relevant department staff, and sent them the ad.
She had a premonition: this advertisement would cause a huge stir online.
After all, the promotional clip for the novel writing contest was still widely circulated online. Compared to that one, wasn’t this ad even more impressive?
Moreover, there was another point: both films were shot in the same location, and even featured the same people. Relying on the traffic brought by the previous short film, this ad wouldn’t even need much ad spend to go viral.
This was a huge win!
…
Making money was too easy!
Su Xiaoyu felt it was too profitable.
She had already received the money Wen Wanru transferred to her.
Although she had agreed on the price with Wen Wanru beforehand, when three million yuan entered her account, she was stunned for a moment.
Was it really this easy to make money now?
When she had no money, she wanted to earn more. But now that she had it, she felt slightly lost.
How should she spend so much money?
Buy a nice house and move out of the rental?
Su Xiaoyu had the typical mindset of her countrymen: the first thought upon having money was buying a house.
But when she considered it, three million didn’t seem so much. At most, it could buy an ordinary commercial apartment in a big city. In a small town, she might get a slightly better house, but a luxury home? Three million would barely cover the extra fees.
After thinking it over, Su Xiaoyu dismissed the idea.
She wasn’t a normal person but someone who had to live in a wheelchair. A better house wouldn’t fundamentally improve anything.
“Then I’ll buy a good wheelchair.”
Su Xiaoyu murmured.
Her current wheelchair was already quite old and worn. It made creaking, unpleasant noises when pushed and might fall apart any day now. An upgrade was indeed in order.
With this thought, Su Xiaoyu logged onto an e-commerce website. She browsed for a while and selected a powered wheelchair that cost five thousand.
…
That same day, Wen Wanru launched the advertisement.
Because TV ads needed prior scheduling, it couldn’t air on television yet, but it was already spreading online. Especially on short-video platforms, such ads could be uploaded at any time.
Every day, countless ads were produced, but most faded into obscurity, lacking any memorable characteristic.
But today, a different kind of advertisement had arrived.
