It also contained living things like ants, as well as the remains of various other creatures.

[I don’t know if it’s just me, but I have a really bad feeling about this thing.]

[Yeah, the glass tank looks so murky and gray to me.]

[It just makes me uncomfortable looking at it.]

Su Nian watched the gray mist continuously wafting from it and confirmed that the tank was indeed the problem.

"There’s a problem with your tank."

"Huh? Impossible! I bought this tank myself and set it up with my own two hands. What could be wrong with it?"

Su Nian shook her head. "This ecological tank is the reason your whole family is sick. It’s like a coffin. The child you saw falling in the greenbelt was actually an ant trying to escape, only to fall from the glass."

"And those graves were the remains of the small creatures. The old woman in your dream was the ant queen."

[This is too far-fetched.]

[It’s not that I don’t believe the host, but isn’t this a little too ridiculous?]

[I’m not saying anything. The host has proven people wrong too many times.]

"Huh? It has that big of an effect?"

Disbelief was clear in his eyes.

But Su Nian gave a firm nod.

"If you don’t believe me, try using a lighter."

"In a place suppressed by yin energy, a normal flame will have trouble igniting."

Hearing Su Nian explain it so logically, the man couldn’t help but nod.

Still not fully convinced, he went to the bedroom to find a lighter.

He first tested it in the bedroom to make sure the lighter worked properly, but as soon as he got to the living room, it really wouldn’t light.

CLICK!

A weak flame appeared on the lighter, flickering gently.

"I’ll take it to the living room and try now!"

The familiar CLICK sounded again.

But this time, no flame appeared. He moved a little farther away.

The lighter produced a small flame again.

"Well, that’s strange!"

He scratched his head and tried two more times, discovering that the closer the lighter was to the ecological tank, the harder it was to ignite.

It was happening right before his eyes, and he had personally verified every step. There was no way Su Nian could be faking it.

Now he truly believed her. There was no need for a second test.

"Master! What should I do about this?"

Su Nian said, "Get rid of the tank, but you have to release the ants. Don’t throw them out together."

"Then, air out the house for a long time until you can light a fire again."

"Alright, haha!"

The man hastily agreed.

But the viewers were still confused.

[Do ecological tanks count as feng shui too?]

[But I have a fish tank at home, and nothing like this has ever happened.]

[I’m watching for the first time and I’m totally lost. I don’t get what’s going on at all.]

Su Nian explained, "All things have a spirit. Birds take flight before a storm; you shouldn’t underestimate the magnetic field of animals. There’s a reason why releasing captured animals accrues good karma and why we should treat them with kindness."

"He built an ecological tank on a whim but then neglected the ants inside. Though ants are small, they are still living beings. When they are harmed in large numbers, they will produce lingering resentment."

[Oh, so that’s how it is. I get it now.]

[I can’t believe something as small as an ant can generate lingering resentment. Learned something new today.]

[It’s true. When I was a kid, I didn’t know any better and poured boiling water on an anthill. I ended up sick for a whole month after.]

[So there’s real truth to respecting all life.] 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

As for the man, he was now a complete believer in Su Nian.

"Master, I’m going to hang up now. I’ll take care of this thing, and I’ll film the follow-up and post it on my account for anyone who’s interested."

With that, he went offline.

And so, Su Nian began the final part of her stream for the day.

Thanks to the events of Su Nian’s previous streams, there had been an incredible number of intense moments. Someone even made a highlight reel of them for her.

The video platform’s recommendation algorithm, in particular, had promoted Su Nian’s supernatural fortune-telling stream quite a bit. By now, she had broken out of her niche, attracting new fans from all walks of life.

And whenever she held a lucky draw, a huge influx of viewers would pour in.

The bullet comments on the stream flew by so fast that you couldn’t even read them clearly, yet more and more fans kept joining.

[This is the last lucky draw of the day! I have to win it.]

[I’m not gonna lie, my roommate has a disease that can only be cured if I win this draw. I’m begging you guys, please don’t compete with me.]

[I have that disease too, so don’t you dare compete with me either. My whole brand is being disabled but determined.]

Su Nian took a bite of a peach and calmly initiated the lucky bag giveaway.

Soon, a message with special effects appeared on the screen.

[Congratulations to Xiao Yuxi for winning the host’s lucky bag!]

Before Su Nian could even send her a private message, a notification popped up.

[I can do a video call.]

Su Nian quickly sent her a video call invitation.

As soon as the video connected, a lively young woman appeared in the stream.

She looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six, with big, round eyes and two small dimples that showed when she smiled, making her look very cute.

[This girl is exactly my type!]

[She looks so cheerful. Did she really run into a ghost?]

[Forget it. I’m sure it’s related to a supernatural event. The host’s lucky bag is like it has a built-in GPS; it’s never been wrong.]

Xiao Yuxi waved, her smile radiant. She flashed a set of pearly whites, looking cheerful and energetic as she grinned from ear to ear. "Hi, Master! I’ve been watching your stream for a long time. I’m one of your die-hard fans."

Her tone was excited and full of energy.

"I’ve been following you since your very first stream, but I’ve never managed to win one of your lucky bags. Today’s the first time I’ve won, and I don’t know whether to be happy or sad about it."

Despite her words, she couldn’t help but burst out laughing again.

She was practically radiating happiness.

[I’m so jealous, why wasn’t it me?!]

[I want to win the lucky bag too!]

[Ah, forget it. Looking at it another way, it’s a good thing that normal people like us don’t win. The Carnival gift is so expensive, and winning means you’re involved in some supernatural stuff. Never mind, never mind.]

[No, you can’t say that. Everyone knows how skilled the host is. If you won, why not ask her to read your financial fortune? Maybe with her help, your life would be smooth sailing from now on.]

Seeing this comment, Su Nian explained.

"Whether your life is smooth sailing is up to you. It’s not like I can do one reading and guarantee you a lifetime of peace. Success depends on human effort. What your life becomes is still up to you. Don’t pin your hopes on something as ethereal as fortune-telling."

[The host’s values are so solid!]

[The host is so great. She’s not just trying to make money.]

[Duh, she’s a lady from a wealthy family. This little bit of money isn’t even enough to buy her one handbag.]

Su Nian ignored the comments and turned her attention to Xiao Yuxi.

The cheerful young woman’s expression turned worried.

"I wasn’t sure before, but now that I’ve won the draw, I guess my dad really has attracted a ghost."

"My old man is a heavy smoker and drinker, but lately, his cigarettes and alcohol have either been mysteriously disappearing or getting ruined."

"Just a few days ago, we went to the cemetery to visit my grandmother’s grave, and we found my dad’s liquor bottle next to someone else’s tomb."