Daoist Master is now a legendary figure.

The movies Qi Hao released last year, practically all featured him, including Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly".

This made people forget that he was Gao Yang's bodyguard.

Instead, he's associated with Qi Hao.

Qi Hao has been labeled with the Daoism tag.

Many film crews in the industry also mimic the act of inviting Daoists, monks, and even priests to pray at their opening ceremonies.

The team behind "Dragon Gate Armor" seems to regret it.

Due to Li Lianjie's Buddhist faith, they refused the fake Daoist rituals at the time.

The fake Daoist was already on the scene back then.

However, regret is pointless, as things are already in the past.

Many people started thinking about checking the box office once "Dragon Gate Armor" is released, to know the power of Daoist Suiyun's abilities.

Actually, Huaxia People have a rather shallow belief in deities.

Deities... you need to have KPIs, too.

If you're not effective, you might face unemployment issues.

Effective, are you?

How do you prove you're effective?

For instance, before an exam, you pray. If you do well, it's due to your hard work; if not, it's the deity's fault.

Even if several movies with Daoist Master rituals became hits.

Many people would follow the trend to seek faith.

But there aren't many who genuinely believe, otherwise, there wouldn't be so many deities competing for jobs.

"Daoist Master, can the Grandmaster handle the affairs abroad?"

Ye Weimin, with a loudspeaker in hand, directed people at work.

Many locals were watching the scene.

Thailand's primary belief is Theravada Buddhism, but other religions aren't absent.

It's said that respecting local beliefs is necessary, but if your fist is hard enough, they won't mind you believing something else.

Just like the movie's line.

Initially, he refused to pay, but after a beat, his attitude improved.

"Damn, the whole universe is under control!"

The fake Daoist waved his ritual sword just as a gust of wind blew, causing sand and rocks to scatter.

The Thai people watching nearly popped their eyes out.

Even the fake Daoist was startled.

Thailand is a very spooky place; better not encounter any dirty stuff.

This time he's the only Daoist disciple who came to Thailand, alone and weak, better not be outnumbered.

"Daoist Master, ready to start. Do well, I'll take you to see ladyboys tonight."

Ye Weimin urged the Daoist to bless the movie.

"Damn, am I that kind of person?"

Daoist Suiyun was annoyed and angry, totally losing his immortal-like image.

"Just watching, not asking you to do anything. Why are you anxious?"

Ye Weimin was innocent.

In Thailand, do you still need to be reserved?

You're not like Qi Hao who came with his wife.

These tourists in Thailand, not all, but quite a few came for the thriving red-light districts.

Even the Observatory Master demands extra time.

"When did I get anxious, huh? When did I get anxious?"

Daoist Suiyun grew even angrier.

Everyone stayed silent, just watching him without speaking.

He sheepishly fumbled, came back with a stern face, and started performing the ritual to bless the movie.

To intimidate the Thais.

This time, his swordplay was very fancy, and the sword edge was sharp, dealing lethal damage.

If a Thai boxer confronted him, probably without even getting close, they'd have their eyes punctured, nose cropped, throat slit, vein cut, kidneys scratched, peaches plucked, tendons severed...

What's the use of fighting then?

After the start ceremony finished, filming commenced.

The location was a five-star hotel.

Qi Hao urged Wang Baoqiang to steal Huang Bo's passport to restrict Huang Bo's pursuit of him.

As a scene, indoor scenes are more forgiving.

And as the climax scene, it helps enhance actor camaraderie.

After all, this movie doesn't contain any intimate scenes.

You can't even break the awkwardness with intimate scenes.

"When searching like this, crouch down, it feels more like thieving..."

Ye Weimin demonstrated the action.

Xiangjiang directors always hope the first shot can pass in one go, as it's considered auspicious.

"Okay, got it!"

Wang Baoqiang's acting is certainly not a problem; this shot offers him no stress.

However, Huang Bo had to be naked, wrapped with a towel.

Though he wore boxers, if the towel fell it would be very embarrassing.

Fortunately, he's a very professional actor.

He often played roles of underclass people before, but this time he played a social elite without feeling out of place.

Wang Baoqiang rummaged through things, while Huang Bo, with cucumbers over his eyes, mistook him for a masseur, leading to an awkward and funny scene.

Wang Baoqiang instinctively treated Huang Bo as a scallion pancake to manipulate, doing a decent job.

And since Huang Bo lay down, he had no chance to get up.

When he sensed something amiss, he was promptly knocked out by Wang Baoqiang.

It's their first collaboration.

But their paths cross somewhat.

For example, neither is handsome, both excel in playing small characters, and have great comedy talent.

Now encountering each other, they instinctively start competing.

This scene doesn't require particularly complex acting, but to express that contrast and urgency needs effort by the actors.

Fortunately, the final presentation was excellent.

Apart from a few shots requiring retakes due to reasons outside of the actors, and some needing multi-angled captures for easy editing, most went smoothly in one go.

This makes Qi Hao feel a bit pressured.

Are today's actors so competitive, with each being better than the last?

His scene was scheduled for the next day.

Similar to Wang Baoqiang's first-day scene, mainly Qi Hao urging Wang Baoqiang to help him steal a passport, and after a while, noticing Wang Baoqiang hasn't returned, anxiously goes to check, only to enter the wrong room.

This walking into the wrong room plot is slightly repetitive with the first movie.

After getting the script, Qi Hao considered whether to delete this plot to avoid audience complaints about repeated scenarios.

But after much deliberation, he felt reluctant.

Although the same mistaken room scenario as the first, the plot elements are entirely different.

The feelings presented to the audience certainly differ.

After discussing with other crew members, they all unanimously opposed scrapping this mistaken room setting.

Since it's "Lost on Journey 2", retaining portions of the first movie's plot is reasonable, right?

Only the actor selection had a little hiccup.

Two ladyboy beauties can be found anywhere; Thailand may struggle to find a woman with three breasts.

But ladyboys, there's no shortage of all kinds.

Ye Weimin came to Thailand early to cast actors.

He chose those with very high looks and incredible online popularity as stunning ladyboys.

It doesn't cost much.

These ladyboy ladies were eager to sign up as soon as they heard they could work with Qi Hao.

Willing to act even for free.

Qi Hao and An Feng are famous across Asia, not only Thai girls want to marry him, but even Thai ladyboys do.

Unfortunately, they didn't get to film intimate scenes with Qi Hao.

As for the Western tourists playing with two ladyboys, the script describes Europeans and Americans.

However, Qi Hao consulted Daoist Suiyun's opinion.

If he's interested, he could give him a chance to "sacrifice" for the film and play with two ladyboys.

But Daoist Suiyun cares about his image within the Daoist Sect.

Hence, he declined this once in a lifetime opportunity.

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