Ch 130: Is There Really Such a Good Thing? [QT]

Shen Yunxuan asked Lily of the Valley for her daughter’s photo and birth date, then compared it to Bai Ze’s photo and birthday. She quickly calculated their location and shared it with Lily of the Valley. “Be cautious. Disconnect the call and don’t disclose the address publicly to avoid any extreme fan actions.”

Seeing the mother’s panicked expression, Shen Yunxuan added, “Don’t worry. It will end without harm.”

“Thank you! Thank you so much, Master Shen!” Lily of the Valley said tearfully before ending the call.

“You dare call us extreme fans? Who’s more outrageous than you? Shen Yunxuan, get out of the entertainment industry!”

“This script is so obvious, and people still believe it? You cut the call after throwing accusations. Have the guts to livestream the scene if you’re so confident!”

“Exactly, baseless accusations. Do you even have evidence? Stop milking Bai Ze for clout. Did he reject your advances or something? Clout-chaser!”

Shen Yunxuan glanced at their furious comments with a slight frown. “Your behavior is so unruly. Doesn’t your Bai Ze ever tell you to act more decently? Does he just let you embarrass yourselves in public? It seems his love for you is quite… indulgent.”

“Haha, Master Shen, you’re being too polite. Bai Ze just doesn’t care about them!”

“He’s treating them like data generators, and they’re fully committed to the role.”

“More like he’s treating them like cash cows—one harvest after another.”

Shen Yunxuan activated another lottery for a lucky viewer to win a consultation, this time with a red packet bonus. “Alright, let’s start the third reading for today. Let’s add a little perk to lighten the mood. Oh, wait, did I accidentally set it to distribute fixed red packets? Everyone can claim one? How did that happen?”

She fumbled with her phone for a while as viewers eagerly claimed the red packets. Although each person only received 0.01 yuan, the gesture delighted many.

With about two million viewers online, Shen Yunxuan accidentally gave out a total of 20,000 yuan in red packets. Bai Ze’s fans mocked her relentlessly, calling her careless, foolish, and claiming she couldn’t even foresee her own financial losses. Shen Yunxuan ignored them, smiling calmly.

Soon, the third lottery winner, “Despair,” connected to the livestream. A young girl appeared on screen, extremely thin, her hands bony and frail. She wore a rabbit mask that covered the upper half of her face, her eyes lifeless and numb.

Shen Yunxuan observed her intently and said, “It takes fate to win the lottery. Today seems to be a special occasion for someone. When destiny runs out, even gods struggle to help. Today, I will be the one to kick someone when they’re down.”

“I don’t understand. What’s going on with her? She’s wearing a mask—how can Shen Yunxuan read her face?”

“Didn’t Master Shen say this is someone’s special occasion? Isn’t Bai Ze today’s most explosive topic? Could this girl also be connected to him?”

“Damn! She looks so pitiful. Could she be…?”

“I don’t like where this is heading, but I thought the same thing. She seems so young!”

The girl’s empty eyes flickered slightly. “My mom said you’re a master and very skilled, and that you could help me. Can you cure… depression?”

Her voice was hoarse, her words halting, as if she hadn’t spoken in a long time. Many viewers felt an ache in their hearts.

“Master Shen, please help her. Something terrible must have happened to her to end up like this.”

“I can’t stop crying just looking at her. She’s at the age where life should be full of possibilities, yet she’s reduced to this. Even her username is ‘Despair.'”

Shen Yunxuan’s gaze softened. “I can try. I can also help put him in jail. Would you like to come to my temple and become my disciple?”

“Jail?” The girl’s eyes locked onto Shen Yunxuan, unblinking, with a faint trace of emotion. “Put him in jail?”

Shen Yunxuan nodded. “Do you want to watch? The police are already on their way to arrest him. You can watch with your parents if you’d like.”

The girl glanced to her side, where a man and a woman sat, their hands tightly clasped around hers. Both wore masks, and their postures radiated exhaustion.

Shen Yunxuan connected another call to Lily of the Valley. The timing was perfect—the livestream showed the police breaking down a door and catching Bai Ze completely naked.

Lily of the Valley’s daughter was lying unconscious on the bed, her clothes intact. Lily of the Valley rushed to shield her daughter’s face and, upon confirming she was unharmed, collapsed in tears of relief.

“Just barely. My daughter was almost ruined by this scumbag!”

Her sorrow quickly turned to rage. She pointed her phone at Bai Ze’s face and began screaming, “You monster! A beast! She’s sixteen—a minor! How could you?! You animal! I’ll kill you!”

Lily of the Valley didn’t hold back. She delivered a powerful kick to Bai Ze’s groin, leaving him writhing on the floor in pain.

The police moved to restrain her, urging, “No livestreaming. No violence. We’ll handle this at the station.”

Ignoring them, Lily of the Valley crouched down to continue filming Bai Ze’s face, her voice resolute. “Officers, this is saving lives! Do you know how many girls this scumbag has deceived? His fans are all over the internet defending him, claiming we’re framing him, calling this fake. I need them to see that this monster is Bai Ze. They need to stop being fooled!”

“Alright, stop filming. We’ll verify the situation you mentioned. Take him away.”

The call ended there. At that moment, “Despair” suddenly became emotional, her eyes filled with tears. “The police! They really caught him! The police caught him!”

Her parents, equally overwhelmed, hugged her tightly. “Yes, yes, that monster has been caught!”

Despair’s mother sobbed, “Thank you, Master! I knew you could help us. Thank you for sending that monster to jail.”

“My God, it’s really Bai Ze. He was caught drugging and assaulting underage girls!”

“So, does this mean the girl is… also a victim?”

In such sensitive cases, Shen Yunxuan refrained from speaking further to avoid causing the girl secondary trauma. However, seeing the comments in the chat, the girl decided to speak for herself.

“Yes, I am a victim,” she began, her voice shaky but firm. “Two years ago, when I was thirteen, I was a fan. I really liked Bai Ze. I saved up for a long time to go to his fan meet. When I fell while asking for his autograph, he helped me up. After that… I met him again, and he added me on WeChat…”

The girl spoke with difficulty, her voice hoarse and halting. Her mother gently patted her, taking over the explanation.

“After Bai Ze added her on WeChat, he started messaging her, pretending to send texts by mistake or sharing emotional posts to draw her attention. He gradually gained her trust, showed concern for her studies, and positioned himself as a caring ‘big brother.’ He completely won her trust.

One day, he claimed to be vacationing in a nearby city on an undisclosed trip and asked if she wanted to meet up. He insisted she mustn’t tell anyone. She was so excited that she hid it from us and went to see him. But when she arrived, he drugged and assaulted her. Afterward, he scared her into silence, saying no one would believe her. He told her his fans were powerful enough to cyberbully her to death and would ruin our family’s reputation.”

The mother’s voice broke as she continued. “She was only thirteen and terrified. He took her phone, deleted all their conversations, broke it, and gave her a new phone and money as ‘compensation,’ trying to keep her silent and close.”

The girl visibly tensed as her mother went on. “She didn’t take anything and found a chance to escape back home. But she was too scared to tell us. She started isolating herself, shutting the curtains, staying in a dark room, refusing to eat, and even began self-harming. She became so weak that she needed IV drips just to function. That’s when we finally got her to tell us what happened.”

The mother’s voice trembled with anger and sadness. “By then, it was too late. All the evidence had been erased. When we reported it, the police couldn’t find anything substantial. Bai Ze even turned the situation around, accusing her of being a crazed fan who stalked him after learning his whereabouts. He boldly showed his public WeChat account, pretending not to know the one she described.”

The girl had been repeatedly interrogated about the incident, and every question pushed her closer to a breakdown. She stopped speaking entirely. Her parents, fearing for her sanity and safety from potential fan retaliation, decided to drop the matter. They moved cities, withdrew her from school, and resigned from work to care for her. But despite everything, their daughter remained frail, numb, and almost lifeless.

“We tried everything,” the mother said through tears. “Psychiatrists, nutritionists, spiritual healers—we even started visiting online fortune-tellers. That’s how I learned about Master Shen. I’ve tried so many times to win a chance in her lottery until today. Today, when I saw it was about Bai Ze, I finally got through.”

Her voice broke entirely as she added, “Was this fate? We couldn’t seek justice ourselves, but when Master Shen went missing, we prayed for her. Is this karma? Because we did something good, Master Shen was able to help us now? It must be. Please, Master Shen, can all our blessings be transferred to my daughter? I don’t ask for much—just that she can be healthy, safe, and happy again.”

The girl’s parents wept openly. Her father, gripping a sharp knife with a well-worn handle, added in a shaking voice, “Not to hide anything from you, Master, but I… I’d already bought this.”

Shen Yunxuan cut him off before he could finish, stopping him from saying anything too distressing. “Come to the Xianyun Temple, all three of you. Today marks an end to the past. It’s time for your family to begin anew.”

The mother nodded fervently, tears streaming down her face. “Yes, yes. We’ll pack our things and come immediately.”

She knew Shen Yunxuan never spoke empty words. Since she had said this, it meant their family of three truly had a chance to move on. It was a blessing!

The call ended, leaving the livestream in a heavy silence. Viewers refrained from casual comments, fearing they might disrespect the victims. Yet, many felt a burning anger inside, wishing they could bring Bai Ze to justice themselves.

“Can we curse Bai Ze to suffer? Would it work?”

“If it’s in Master Shen’s stream, anything seems possible. I’m cursing him now. This is unbearable!”

“I used to be a fan of Bai Ze, but this is too much. I’m done.”

“I thought he was a pure-hearted boy. How could he do something so disgusting? Bai Ze, rot in hell!”

“The court hasn’t ruled yet. You can’t convict Bai Ze based on a single accusation.”

“Can you brainless fools leave? Defending someone like him—have you no shame?!”

Shen Yunxuan picked up the portrait she had shown earlier during her knowledge session. “That example I gave earlier? It was about Bai Ze. It’s not that I lack emotional intelligence or tact. It’s just that the moment I saw him, I realized he had committed crimes and would soon face prison time. I didn’t want to deal with him. But since he insisted on talking to me, I wasn’t about to hold back my words.”

“However, I didn’t expect him to be taken in so quickly. To some extent, it had something to do with me, which explains why my earlier predictions weren’t entirely accurate. In any case, remember this: whether it’s love, making friends, or idolizing someone, choose wisely. And never lose your rationality by doing things you can’t openly admit to, such as cyberbullying others, using foul language, or secretly meeting someone.

I hope everyone stays safe and sound. Next, I’ll recite some verses from the Tao Te Ching to help everyone calm their minds.”

After saying this, Shen Yunxuan ignored the comments in the live stream chat, sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, and began reciting the Tao Te Ching softly. The viewers still tuned into the live stream gradually felt a sense of relaxation, and the anger and agitation they had been experiencing began to dissipate.

The Tao Te Ching is readily available online, and many people had read it before, but they had never experienced such a calming effect from it. Quick-thinking viewers started recording the session, planning to replay it when they needed to calm themselves in the future.

The live stream ended on this peaceful note, but the stories outside the stream were far from over.

First, evidence of Liang Meilan’s underage abortion surfaced online. Then, two intimate photos of her holding hands with Fang Dehai were exposed, taken during an investigation by the group “Hegemony.” These directly confirmed Shen Yunxuan’s predictions. Liang Meilan’s husband publicly announced his decision to divorce her, and Liang’s reputation was utterly ruined, her marriage and career destroyed.

But no one fell harder than Bai Ze. Not only did Shen Yunxuan report him to the police on behalf of Lilly of the Valley, but she also arranged for Lin Zixiao to notify paparazzi, who captured clear footage of Bai Ze’s arrest and transfer to the police station.

Bai Ze, wearing handcuffs, left no room for his fans to argue. Many started abandoning him in droves, though a few extreme die-hard fans still clung to their belief, saying, “We won’t believe anything until we see the verdict!”

Their mantra became, “Don’t listen to what others say—listen to what Brother says!” They dug up old screenshots of Bai Ze’s expressions, gestures, and subtle behaviors to prove he was a pure-hearted, emotionless straight man who couldn’t possibly have been involved in a relationship.

Fans of other female stars, who had previously clashed with Bai Ze’s followers, no longer engaged, offering only pitying glances.

When these fans attempted to defend Bai Ze, they turned their frustration on Shen Yunxuan, accusing her of staging the entire live stream and setting Bai Ze up in a “honey trap.” They claimed she drugged Bai Ze and orchestrated the scene at the hotel.

Shen Yunxuan’s fans were furious. “What kind of twisted logic is this?” But before they could respond, these critics mysteriously stopped their accusations and began posting bizarre complaints.

“I crashed my electric bike into a ditch! I can go online but can’t call 911. Someone, please call an ambulance for me!” They attached a photo showing serious injuries, including two broken legs.

“My throat hurts terribly, and it seems like something’s growing there. Are there any good ENT specialists in the city?”

“I lost so much hair while washing it—nearly bald now! And I only used plain water, no shampoo. What’s happening? What should I do?”

“I got a fishbone stuck in my throat, and the doctor says surgery is needed. Does anyone know a remedy? Could it really require surgery?”

Netizens began noticing a strange pattern, reminiscent of the earlier incidents with Shen Yunxuan’s haters, who experienced a string of misfortunes after attacking her online. This had led to a public apology trend that even went viral once.

Former critics of Shen Yunxuan commented, “Take it from someone who’s been there: sincerely apologize to Master Shen, or karma won’t spare you.”

“Exactly. You’re messing with heaven’s favorite. Good luck!”

Bai Ze’s remaining fans, being highly irrational, refused to believe in such coincidences. Those who had the energy continued to argue, while others were overwhelmed by their streak of bad luck.

Meanwhile, the paparazzi revealed new updates about Bai Ze. A man, identified as “Drunkard” from Shen Yunxuan’s live stream, was seen visiting the police station to file a complaint. He accused Bai Ze of duping his wife into spending tens of thousands of dollars on luxury goods, which constituted their shared marital property. He demanded Bai Ze return the money. The evidence included photos of Bai Ze, hotel records, and surveillance footage, all proving Bai Ze’s inappropriate relationships. The man even suggested his wife might have paid Bai Ze for his companionship, calling it a form of solicitation.

Netizens praised him. “Brutal! But that’s the way to deal with shameless people—expose them!”

Shortly after, the paparazzi shared a photo of a family of three visiting the police station. They were identified as “Despair” and their family, hoping to reopen a case from two years ago involving allegations that Bai Ze drugged and assaulted a young woman.

Lilly of the Valley also took the lead in filing her charges. With multiple parties teaming up against Bai Ze, the internet buzzed with news of the escalating case. Some individuals even offered additional evidence. Legal experts weighed in, predicting that Bai Ze’s conviction was inevitable.

The internet was unanimous in condemning Bai Ze. His downfall was complete.

The events surrounding Liang Meilan and Bai Ze validated Shen Yunxuan’s divination skills. As more people believed in her abilities, Shen Yunxuan visibly reaped the rewards of their faith and goodwill. She seized the opportunity to focus on her spiritual cultivation.

After reaching the foundation establishment stage, Shen Yunxuan’s cultivation speed increased tenfold. However, the recent program, live streams, and Bai Ze’s notoriety brought unprecedented attention to the events, generating a massive influx of belief energy. It took her the entire night to process it, and she still couldn’t finish. She had to temporarily pause her cultivation to head to the studio for filming.

As soon as Shi Peng saw Shen Yunxuan, he looked at her with admiration. “Wow, Master Shen, you exposed two people at once! That’s amazing! Does this mean the rest of us are in the clear? We’re not going to have any more replacements, right?”

Shen Yunxuan smiled and said, “The two new observers were recommended by me at the director’s request. Don’t worry; there won’t be any problems.”

Shi Peng and Hao Jing exchanged a glance, instantly understanding. Both had sought Shen Yunxuan’s guidance in the past and received good outcomes. They also knew the new observers were fine, which meant the only one with issues had to be Zhou Yunxuan. Shen Yunxuan wasn’t going to call her out directly on the show, but the others were on the same page.

Zhou Yunxuan maintained impeccable composure, acting as though she didn’t understand, and was the first to clap to welcome the new observers.

Lin Zixiao and Aunt Li walked in, introducing themselves warmly and greeting the audience watching from home. Aunt Li then turned to Shen Yunxuan with a smile. “Master.”

Hao Jing was surprised. “Aunt Li, you’re Master Shen’s disciple?”

Aunt Li chuckled and nodded. “When I visited Idle Cloud Temple, Master happened to be considering accepting disciples. I thickened my skin and volunteered. I was fortunate enough to become her fourth disciple. However, I don’t have much talent in fortune-telling, so I only learned some exercises for strengthening the body, which I practice daily. At my age, staying healthy is the most important thing. Since I started practicing, I’ve even stopped feeling tired while traveling.”

Shen Yunxuan laughed. “You make it sound like you’re promoting my discipleship program.”

Aunt Li responded, “Well, it’s true. I just speak honestly. When I share my daily life with others, I mention it when asked.”

Shi Peng was curious. “What are the requirements to become Master Shen’s disciple? It can’t be open to just anyone, right? Otherwise, the gates of Idle Cloud Temple would be trampled down.”

Aunt Li explained, “The temple is still under reconstruction, so discipleship opportunities are rare. The first consideration is character—Master can discern this instantly through face-reading. Next is aptitude. Those with no talent but genuine enthusiasm can become external disciples and learn some theoretical knowledge. Among the accepted disciples, those with exceptional aptitude or a special connection with Master, like me, can become her direct disciples, inheriting her compassion and skills.

“Of course, Master’s abilities are incredible, and we’re still learning. For now, we can only carry forward her compassion.”

Zhou Yunxuan hadn’t expected Shen Yunxuan to already be taking disciples. In her past life, she had only just met Ling Zhi at this point and become his disciple. Unable to contain herself, she asked, “You’re the fourth disciple. Can you share who the first three are?”

Aunt Li glanced at Shen Yunxuan, who didn’t object, so she smiled and said, “Regular viewers of Master’s live streams should know them: Fang Qianqian, Xu Wei, and Xianglan.”

The names were familiar. Fang Qianqian had been tormented by her stepmother until Shen Yunxuan helped her resolve the crisis, allowing her to inherit her family business early. Xu Wei had been unable to see her mother one last time, but Shen Yunxuan had helped them reunite, even retrieving her mother’s dowry. Xianglan was the ghost from the comb in Fang Qianqian’s incident. They had all become Shen Yunxuan’s disciples?

Shen Yunxuan added, “They are all exceptionally kind and virtuous individuals. When goodness accumulates, it can lead to qualitative transformations.”

Most people didn’t fully grasp the last part, but they trusted it was a good thing and hoped to witness it someday.

Hao Jing turned to Lin Zixiao and teased, “Mr. Lin is Master Shen’s boss, right? I heard the contract is completely in your favor?”

Shen Yunxuan answered, “Yes. The contract states I can terminate it at any time, as long as I stream briefly each month. All earnings go to me, and the platform provides the best resources and promotion.”

Hao Jing was amazed. “Wow, that’s a one-of-a-kind contract! Mr. Lin, did you know people are shipping you and Master Shen online?”

Lin Zixiao quickly waved his hands. “People will ship anything these days. I’m not even qualified to be her errand boy. I’m just her live-streaming boss.”

Zhou Yunxuan couldn’t comprehend. “Isn’t that too humble? Not even qualified to be an errand boy?”

Lin Zixiao said earnestly, “Really, I’m not. The person who often runs errands for Master Shen is a grandmaster himself—the descendant of the famed Mao family of Northern and Southern Sects!”

Zhou Yunxuan had heard of the Mao family descendant, said to be one of the most promising figures in metaphysics, with skills surpassing Ling Zhi’s. And he was Shen Yunxuan’s errand boy?

Shen Yunxuan chuckled and shook her head. “He’s here to assist me temporarily while training alongside me. The idea is to break through some fixed thinking and gain new insights. I don’t actually send him on errands often.”

This exchange gave the audience a new understanding of Shen Yunxuan’s status. She wasn’t just highly respected—she was a true master, commanding reverence even from elite figures. Wealthy and accomplished Lin Zixiao, her nominal boss, saw himself as unworthy of being her assistant, while renowned individuals sought her guidance. Everyone realized that Shen Yunxuan’s position was unparalleled. Who would dare oppose her? Naturally, everyone wanted to be on her good side.

Zhou Yunxuan, realizing all this, could no longer suppress her jealousy and frustration.

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