A single divination predicts life and death; the entire internet begs me to start a live stream.

10:00 AM.

Chen Bufan hasn't started airing yet.

His account's comment section has been flooded with negative comments.

The latest post garnered over 100,000 comments in just half an hour.

[Scammer streamer, come out here!]

[Is Shen Qingyue and the Wang family's script finished? Who are they going to fool next?]

[The Science Debunker has called you out. Dare to join the live stream tonight?]

[Chen Bufan, come out and confront us!]

[Aren't you the number one gossip expert on the entire internet? What are you afraid of?]

Support the anti-fraud king! Expose feudal superstition scams!

Where are the people who were praising Master Chen yesterday? Why aren't they calling for him today?

The cause of the matter is very simple.

A popular online influencer with millions of followers, known as the "King of Debunking Scientific Fraud," posted a video at 8 a.m.

The video title is jarring.

— "The so-called number one gossip on the entire internet is nothing more than an elaborate traffic scam."

In the video, the "anti-counterfeiting king" is wearing a white shirt and black-rimmed glasses, sitting in a simply furnished study.

A stack of documents lay in front of him.

The camera is very steady.

His tone was also very steady.

Like someone who knows the truth.

"Hello everyone, I am the King of Science Debunking."

"These past two days, the entire internet has been talking about one person."

"Chen Bufan".

"A streamer who claims to be able to tell fortunes, predict life and death, and see cause and effect."

"The Shen Qingyue case and the Wang family case made him an overnight sensation."

"Many people say he is a true master."

"But I want to tell you all today."

"no."

He reached out and tapped the table.

"This is a traffic scam that uses coincidence, scripts, information asymmetry, and manipulation of public opinion."

The video garnered over 10 million views in just two hours.

The comments section was full of support.

Finally, someone has come forward to expose this fraud!

[I knew it was too fake, how could it be so miraculous?]

[Shen Qingyue and the Wang family might both be working together to create hype.]

[The anti-counterfeiting king is a pro; let's give him a good beating tonight!]

People like Chen Bufan should have their accounts banned.

Science will never die, only superstition will perish!

The "Fake News King" is not a small-time blogger.

He has over 30 million followers across the internet.

They started out by exposing fake medicines, fake health products, pseudoscience training courses, and metaphysical scams.

His video editing is clean, his logic is clear, and his tone is sharp.

The fans are extremely powerful.

Anyone he names, regardless of whether it's true or not, will have their comment section flooded with comments.

This time, he specifically named Chen Bufan.

Before Chen Bufan could even speak, the live stream reservation page was already filled with insults.

[Tonight at 8 PM, the "King of Debunking" will be live-streaming with Chen Bufan. We're here!]

I want to see the scammer exposed on the spot.

[There must have been prior information provided by a team regarding Shen Qingyue's case.]

[The Wang family case is even more outrageous; how could a wealthy family possibly hold a live-streamed family reunion?]

[Haven't you noticed? Every time, it's just the police arriving, and just as the evidence is found—it's too scripted.]

Chen Bufan definitely has a team behind him.

[The number one gossip on the entire internet? I think it's the number one script on the entire internet.]

Chen Bufan sat in his rented room, having just finished a sip of water.

On the phone screen, a video of the "anti-counterfeiting king" is playing.

The video is now in its second half.

The anti-counterfeiting expert looked at the camera, his tone growing colder.

"Tonight at eight o'clock."

"I will apply to do a live stream with Chen Bufan."

"I will expose his scam in front of the entire internet using the simplest scientific common sense."

"If he doesn't dare to connect via voice call, it means he's feeling guilty."

"If he dares, I'll make sure everyone sees it clearly."

"So-called masters are nothing more than traffic-generating fraudsters disguised as metaphysical experts."

At the end of the video, the anti-counterfeiting expert smiled slightly at the camera.

"Chen Bufan".

"I'm waiting for you."

The video ends.

Chen Bufan put down his phone.

The old copper coins lay quietly on the table.

The yellow booklet was closed.

The anonymous private message from last night is still sitting in the corner of my computer screen.

Don't investigate the Black Fate Mark, or the last line of the Chen family will be cut off.

The threat has just arrived.

Then the anti-counterfeiters arrived.

The timing was too perfect.

It was as if someone had deliberately handed the knife to him.

Chen Bufan opened the homepage of Science Debunking King.

The other party's real name is Zhao Qiming.

Thirty-two years old.

A knowledge-sharing blogger with millions of followers.

The account description reads:

Use science to expose scams and use evidence to uphold the truth.

The works are full of videos exposing fake news.

Fake expert.

A fake miracle doctor.

Fake health and wellness courses.

Fake Feng Shui training.

There were even several videos specifically exposing live-stream fortune-telling scams.

On the surface, he does indeed appear to be a staunch atheist debunker.

Chen Bufan opened the comment section of his latest video.

The cursing inside was even fiercer.

Where are Chen Bufan's fans? Come out!

[Yesterday they were praising the masters, why are they all playing dead today?]

[With the crackdown on counterfeits underway, this swindler is doomed tonight.]

I bet a bag of spicy strips that Chen Bufan wouldn't dare accept.

If he dares to accept the offer, I'll livestream myself washing my hair while doing a handstand.

These kinds of mystical streamers make money by scaring people and must be banned.

Chen Bufan looked at it for a few seconds.

Then exit the video.

He posted a reply on his own account.

There is no lengthy explanation.

There was no rebuttal.

Only one sentence.

You'd better clean the basement thoroughly first.

send.

Less than ten seconds.

The comments section is frozen.

Then, it exploded.

【? ? ? ? 】

【basement?】

What does this mean?

Chen Bufan has responded!

No, instead of explaining the script, he mentioned a basement?

They're up to their old tricks again.

[A familiar taste, but a single sentence can be terrifying.]

Does the "anti-counterfeiting Wang family" have a basement?

Is there going to be another plot twist?

[Hilarious! The king of science debunking is afraid of this?]

Fans of the "King of Exposing Counterfeits" quickly flooded in.

[Stop changing the subject!]

[When I asked you if you dared to connect via live stream, you came up with the basement excuse?]

Are you chickening out?

What's wrong with a basement? Is it illegal to use a basement?

[Now that more people have basements, are you trying to make up another story?]

[A common scam tactic: Presenting vague information and leaving the victim to fill in the blanks.]

Support the anti-counterfeiting king! Let's give him a good beating tonight!

Chen Bufan's new fans were not to be outdone.

Why do I have a feeling the "King of Exposing Counterfeits" is about to make a comeback?

The master never speaks nonsense.

Shen Qingyue: I initially thought he was talking nonsense too.

[Wang Tianhao: I initially thought he was spreading rumors.]

[It is suggested that the anti-counterfeiting expert first check the basement.]

Don't be stubborn. The last group of people who were stubborn ended up in the hospital and the police station.

The two groups of people were arguing fiercely in the comments section.

Half an hour later, the topic became a trending topic again.

#Chen Bufan Responds to the Science Debunker#

#You'd better clean the basement thoroughly first#

#Tonight at 8 PM, the anti-fraud king will connect with Chen Bufan via live stream#

Marketing accounts from all walks of life swarmed in as if they smelled blood.

Some of the videos show Chen Bufan cutting off the Wang family's bloodshed last night.

Some of the videos exposed the fake masters.

Some people even voted directly.

Who are you on tonight?

A: Chen Bufan is a true master.

B: The King of Anti-Fakes will win.

C: It's all scripted.

D: I just want to watch the show.

The number of voters quickly surpassed one million.

In the comments section, B and D are far ahead.

The "King of Science Debunking" has too many fans.

In addition, Chen Bufan's sudden rise to fame in the past two days has already attracted a lot of criticism and resentment.

For a time, the internet was filled with flame wars.

Chen Bufan is too pretentious. When confronted with accusations of fraud, he doesn't address the core issues but instead resorts to sarcastic remarks.

What new scenario is the basement?

[The "King of Exposing Scams" isn't Shen Qingyue or Wang Tianhao; he genuinely knows how to expose frauds.]

I support science and oppose feudal superstition.

To be fair, the coincidences between the Shen Qingyue case and the Wang family case are indeed too much.

[Does Chen Bufan dare to reveal his backers? Does he dare to reveal his team?]

Don't ask, it's a secret that cannot be revealed.

After reading this, Chen Bufan turned off his phone.

He doesn't care what others say.

Cursing won't save anyone.

It won't harm him.

The real problem is Zhao Qiming himself.

When Chen Bufan was watching the video, he was looking at his face.

Zhao Qiming has very regular facial features.

He has a broad forehead, prominent brow bones, and sharp eyes.

This kind of person is quick-witted and quick-tongued.

It is indeed suitable for exposing counterfeits.

But there was a faint bluish bruise under his eyes.

It's not about staying up late.

It is a karmic debt.

And it's very heavy.

Especially when he mentioned the name "Chen Bufan", Chen Bufan saw a wisp of black energy sinking down from behind his left shoulder.

It wasn't directed at him.

It was brought from his home.

underground.

dark.

Damp.

There was also a bloody smell.

Chen Bufan picked up his water glass and took a sip.

The bottom of the glass had just hit the table.

My phone vibrated again.

It was a message from Shen Qingyue.

[Mr. Chen, I saw the story about the online anti-counterfeiting expert. Should I speak up for you?]

Chen Bufan replied with two words.

【Need not. 】

Soon after, Wang Tianhao also sent a message.

[Master, should I take some men and storm him? This bastard's fans are too arrogant.]

Chen Bufan frowned slightly as he looked at this.

He replied:

Don't cause trouble.

Wang Tianhao replied instantly.

[I understand. I am now a reformed Wang Tianhao.]

Two seconds later, he sent another message.

But when he calls you a liar, I really can't stand it.

Chen Bufan did not reply.

He got up and walked to the window.

Cars were crossing the street below.

The city sunlight was blinding.

It's a completely different world from the bloodshed, ghost money, and black life lines of last night.

But Chen Bufan knew.

Some dirty things never hide in the deep mountains and forests.

They are in the city.

In the live stream room.

It's trending on social media.

Behind the glamorous persona.

3 PM.

Zhao Qiming, the "King of Science Fraud," sits in his studio.

Behind him were two rows of bookshelves.

Coffee, a tablet, and several printed documents were on the table.

Three assistants are preparing the outline for tonight's live broadcast.

"Brother Zhao, these are the suspicious points about Chen Bufan that we have compiled."

"First, the timeline of the Shen Qingyue case is too coincidental."

"Secondly, the source of evidence in the Wang family case live broadcast is unclear."

"Third, he repeatedly used vague language to induce the audience to fill in the blanks in their minds."

Fourth, he used the police report to glorify himself.

Zhao Qiming leaned back in his chair and nodded.

"very good."

"We'll use this method tonight."

"Don't talk to him about metaphysics."

"We'll only discuss logic, evidence, and sources of information."

"If he dares to speak of heavenly secrets, destiny, or cause and effect, he will be seized immediately."

The assistant was somewhat excited.

"Brother Zhao, the traffic this time is huge."

"The number of reservations has exceeded three million."

"The platform is also willing to recommend it on the homepage."

Another assistant laughed:

"Chen Bufan is currently very popular, but his foundation is unstable."

"If we just turn him into a scripted broadcaster, his god-like status will collapse."

Zhao Qiming picked up his cup and took a sip of coffee.

"godhead?"

He sneered.

"Netizens these days are too easy to fool."

"After watching two live streams, you actually believe that someone can tell your fortune."

"If there really are masters in the world, I'd be the first to rip my head off and let them kick it around like a ball."

The assistants burst into laughter.

Just then, an assistant suddenly looked at his phone with a strange expression.

"Brother Zhao."

"Chen Bufan has responded."

Zhao Qiming raised an eyebrow.

"What did he say?"

The assistant handed over the phone.

Zhao Qiming accepted it.

On the screen was the reply Chen Bufan had just sent.

You'd better clean the basement thoroughly first.

The studio fell silent for a second.

Then, all the assistants laughed.

"basement?"

"He's started; he's started pretending."

"Brother Zhao, does he know your villa has a basement?"

"You've already seen it online, haven't you? You showed up on the stairs in a video before."

"This is a typical example of vague intimidation; it's not very effective."

But Zhao Qiming didn't laugh.

He stared at the line of text.

His gaze seemed to be suddenly fixed on something.

The hand holding the coffee cup slowly froze.

The assistant was still saying:

"Brother Zhao, should we also send a reply?"

"Should I say, 'Master Chen, you're welcome to come and take a look at my basement tonight?'"

"Haha, this meme is definitely going to be a hit."

Zhao Qiming remained silent.

His expression turned rather unpleasant within a few seconds.

basement.

These three words were like a hand, suddenly grabbing his throat.

Several images flashed through his mind.

A sealed iron gate.

The cage in the corner.

Old freezer.

There were also those black and red marks on the ground that couldn't be washed off no matter how hard you washed them.

Snapped.

The coffee cup in his hand fell directly to the ground.

The white porcelain cup shattered.

Coffee was spilled all over the floor.

The assistants were startled.

"Brother Zhao?"

"What's wrong with you?"

Zhao Qiming suddenly came to his senses.

He looked down at the broken glass on the ground, his face instantly darkening.

"fine."

He bent down to pick up the shards, but his fingers were trembling.

An assistant asked hesitantly:

"Brother Zhao, is there really something in the basement?"

Zhao Qiming suddenly looked up.

His eyes were frighteningly cold.

"Shut up."

No one dared to laugh in the studio anymore.

Zhao Qiming picked up his phone and stared intently at Chen Bufan's reply.

A moment later, he gritted his teeth and dialed a number.

He lowered his voice after the call was connected.

"Before tonight."

"Clean up the basement."

"Especially those cages."

"Not a single one can be left alive."