The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

However, Sun Zhengming didn't give him a chance to explain. He gave the staff a wink and said coldly, "Don't waste your breath on him. Take him away! We'll talk when we get to where we're supposed to be!"

And so, Yang Xia was "escorted" step by step towards the door by two staff members. As he reached the door, he deliberately glanced back at the camera, his eyes showing a hint of helplessness.

And "grievances," as if there were a lot of things left unsaid.

As Yang Xia disappeared from the camera's view, the live stream descended into complete chaos. The already scrolling chat became even more dense, and the stream even experienced buffering. Fans were at their most excited, flooding the screen with messages—

What's going on? Why was the King taken away? What exactly happened?

[It must be a misunderstanding! His Majesty clearly explained the sale of titles just now, how could it be fraud?]

Who exactly reported this? This is outrageous! Why stir up trouble at this particular time? What are their motives?

[No, we can't just watch the King be taken away! Does anyone know how to contact the relevant authorities? We need to help the King clear up this misunderstanding!]

[I was just recommending the King's livestream to my friend, mentioning the interesting thing about selling titles, and now this has happened. How am I supposed to explain this to my friend?]

"His Majesty is so sincere, how could he possibly lie? That Lord Sun must have made a mistake, or someone is deliberately framing His Majesty!"

[We hope the relevant departments will conduct a thorough investigation and not wrongly accuse an innocent person! If the King has truly been wronged, we fans will absolutely not stand for it!]

[What to do...what to do? Everyone, please think of something! How can the King be taken away like this?]

There's some misunderstanding here. How should we explain it?

Yes... Your Majesty has already explained it very clearly to us. I don't know who was so foolish as to report us at this crucial moment.

[That's bad news. The King won't be able to stream with everyone anymore. Let's hope he can pull through and we look forward to seeing him again.]

In Yang Xia's live stream, the atmosphere had already surpassed all previous highs, with every corner filled with the enthusiasm of his fans. The scrolling comments on the screen flowed like a rushing river, and gift effects exploded continuously, from basic flowers and applause to expensive rockets and castles, almost without pause. Yang Xia sat in front of the camera, a perfectly timed smile on his lips. Every movement and every word he uttered precisely hit the fans' sweet spot—sometimes responding to fan comments with a few jokes, sometimes sharing a few funny anecdotes, and occasionally picking up props from the table to interact with everyone, completely igniting the enthusiasm of the entire live stream.

The fans' enthusiasm was visibly high. Some were spamming "Yang Xia is so good!" in the chat, others were spontaneously organizing small activities to liven up the atmosphere, and still others were constantly tagging their friends, wanting more people to join the lively live stream. Yang Xia glanced at the constantly changing data on the screen; the number of online viewers had already surpassed three million and was still rising. He knew in his heart that now was the perfect time; the steps he had planned should be moved to the next stage.

After another round of cheerful interaction with his fans, Yang Xia seemingly casually clicked the matchmaking button. The moment the system redirected, a familiar avatar popped up—it was Thomson, an overseas sports blogger with millions of followers. Thomson is well-known in the international sports circle, and his daily fitness tutorials and extreme sports challenge videos have attracted countless fans. His live stream viewership has consistently remained above one million for many years, making him a significant super influencer on the platform.

The moment the live stream connection was successful, Thomson appeared on the right side of the screen. He was wearing professional sportswear, and the background appeared to be his own gym, with several neatly arranged fitness machines visible behind him. Perhaps he had just finished a high-intensity workout, as there was still a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. However, his gaze towards the camera clearly showed a degree of indifference, or even a lack of interest in this unexpected live stream connection.

Yang Xia naturally noticed the other party's coldness. Not only did Thomson not greet him, but he also looked down to adjust the fitness tracker on his wrist, his gaze barely lingering on Yang Xia's screen. But Yang Xia didn't care at all, nor did he end the live stream because of this coldness. He maintained his composure and smiled at Thomson on the other end of the camera, saying, "Good evening, Thomson. Thank you so much for accepting this live stream."

After a few seconds, Thomson looked up and asked in a calm tone, "So, what's next? I have a lot of fans waiting, and I have several other streamers scheduled for live streams later, so I don't have much time."

“It’s okay, I totally understand. After all, you’re a top streamer on the platform, so you must be very busy every day.”

Yang Xia remained polite, but subtly changed the subject, "Actually, while chatting with my fans just now, we talked about something quite interesting—I'm considering selling the title of nobility from the Great Zhou Dynasty of Yan. I wonder if Thomson, you'd be interested in this topic?"

As Yang Xia spoke, his expression was exceptionally sincere, and his eyes even held a hint of "sharing an interesting story."

He appeared nonchalant. But only he knew that this was merely a pre-planned gimmick—he wanted to use the "sale of titles" as a pretext...

This novel and controversial topic piqued Thomson's interest. After all, Thomson is a major influencer with millions of followers; if he were to participate in the discussion, the reach of the matter could expand instantly. This was one of the core purposes of his live stream—he wanted to expose those with "ulterior motives."

The person should quickly notice what he is about to do.

Sure enough, upon hearing "selling titles of nobility"...

Upon hearing those four words, Thomson's nonchalant expression vanished instantly. He abruptly raised his head, his eyes filled with surprise, and even subconsciously leaned forward, as if to confirm he hadn't misheard: "What did you say? You're the King of the Great Zhou Dynasty of Yan? And you're really going to sell titles?"

"Yes."

Yang Xia nodded, his tone remaining calm.

“Isn’t this incredible?”

Thomson's voice rose a few decibels, clearly intrigued. "You know, a title is an honor many people dream of. Why would you consider selling it? And how do you plan to sell it? What are the specific rules? I'd really like to hear a detailed explanation."

Seeing Thomson bombard him with questions, his eyes full of inquiry, Yang Xia secretly breathed a sigh of relief—the first step was a success; he had successfully piqued Thomson's interest. After all, Thomson had tens of millions of followers in his livestream; as long as he was willing to continue the conversation, "Yang Xia selling titles" would be a sure thing.

The news will soon spread to every corner of the platform, maximizing the promotional effect.

Yang Xia was about to elaborate on the topic and further pique everyone's interest when he caught a glimpse of a figure at the entrance of the live stream room out of the corner of his eye. He immediately realized it was time to launch the next step of his plan. So, without making a sound, he subtly gave Sun Zhengming a look behind him.

Almost the instant Yang Xia's gaze fell upon the scene, the door to the live-streaming room was pushed open with a bang. Sun Zhengming, dressed in a neat uniform, walked in with a serious expression and an imposing aura, standing directly behind Yang Xia. His tall stature, coupled with the serious aura he deliberately exuded, instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Yang Xia immediately feigned surprise, turned around abruptly to look at Sun Zhengming, and asked with just the right amount of doubt in his voice, "Lord Sun? Why did you come all of a sudden? Is something wrong?"

The fans in the live stream were instantly stunned. The previously lively chat froze for a few seconds, and then a barrage of questions flooded the screen: "Who is that person in the back? He looks so serious in his uniform."

"Lord Sun? Which department are you from? Why did you suddenly barge into the live stream?"

"Why does Yang Xia look so surprised? Has something really happened?"

Even Thomson, on the other end of the camera, frowned, his eyes full of doubt. He subconsciously paused speaking and stared at Sun Zhengming's figure on the screen, clearly wanting to know what had happened.

Sun Zhengming ignored the commotion in the live stream and didn't respond to Yang Xia's questions. He simply stared at Yang Xia and said in a firm tone, "Shut down the live stream immediately! Someone reported you for swindling people in the live stream, claiming to be the king of the Great Zhou Dynasty and trying to sell so-called 'titles.' After our preliminary investigation, the report is basically true. Yang Xia, you've gone too far. Now, please come with us for further investigation!"

At this point, Sun Zhengming's tone became even harsher, and he specifically emphasized to the camera: "You must know that this is Yan Country. On Yan Country's soil, you are openly advertising the sale of so-called 'noble titles.' This behavior is utterly absurd! Is this how you treat your fans who trust you? Don't you think this is going too far?"

"Come with us first. This matter must be thoroughly investigated and we must give an explanation to everyone who is concerned about it."

After Sun Zhengming finished speaking, he turned around and waved to the door. Soon, two staff members who were also wearing uniforms walked in. They had serious expressions and sharp eyes, and they looked very intimidating.

Sun Zhengming ordered the two men, "Men, take this person suspected of fraud away! Nowadays, people will do anything outrageous to gain clicks; it's utterly lawless!"

"No, Lord Sun! You've really misunderstood!"

Yang Xia immediately put on an anxious expression. He stood up and waved his hands repeatedly at Sun Zhengming, his tone full of "urgent explanation," "I'm not swindling anyone, I'm really selling titles from the Great Zhou Dynasty. There's really a misunderstanding here, please let me explain!"

But Sun Zhengming offered no "defense" whatsoever.

Seizing the opportunity, he winked at two staff members, who immediately stepped forward and stood on either side of Yang Xia, indicating that they were going to take him away.

Yang Xia is still "struggling."

She wanted to say something more, but was ultimately "held back" by the two of them.

He walked towards the entrance of the live stream room. In the camera's view, his figure grew farther and farther away, until he finally disappeared completely from the screen, leaving only an empty live stream background.

At that moment, the entire live stream chat exploded. The previous discussion had been about "noble titles."

Fans were instantly ignited by this sudden turn of events, and the barrage of comments surged like a tidal wave: "What's going on? Why was Yang Xia taken away? And they said he was a fraudster?"

"This must be a misunderstanding! Yang Xia clearly explained to us before that he really is the king of the Great Zhou Dynasty, how could he be a fraudster?"

"Who on earth is this? How could someone be so unethical as to report Yang Xia at this time! Are they deliberately trying to cause trouble?"

"Oh no, oh no, what do we do now? Everyone, think of something quick, we can't let Yang Xia be taken away like this!"

"Does anyone know which department that Lord Sun belongs to? Could you get in touch with him and explain? There's really a misunderstanding here!"

"I hope Yang Xia will be alright? I hope he can pull through and clear up the misunderstanding soon, and come back to livestream as soon as possible!"

"I just recorded it. Should I post it online and let everyone help judge this? Maybe it will attract attention and help Yang Xia!"

"Yes, yes, yes, quickly post the screen recording! Also, we can leave a message on the platform's official account, demanding that they investigate thoroughly and not wrongly accuse innocent people!"

The discussions in the live stream grew louder. Fans were worried about Yang Xia's situation and spontaneously tried to find solutions. Some called on everyone to spread the news on various social media platforms, some tried to contact customer service to inquire about the situation, and others comforted each other in the chat, promising to wait for Yang Xia's return. Meanwhile, Thomson, on the other end of the camera, was completely stunned. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to begin. Finally, he could only shake his head helplessly at his fans: "I really didn't expect this to happen… Yang Xia… what exactly happened?"

Thomson's fans were also in an uproar, leaving messages and asking questions in his live stream. Many people even went to Yang Xia's live stream to watch, and for a time, the phrase "Yang Xia has been taken away" became a popular internet meme.

"Selling titles of nobility reported"

These two topics quickly gained traction on the platform, with related discussions skyrocketing at a visible rate. In just over ten minutes, they climbed to the top of the platform's trending searches.

And were "taken away"

When Yang Xia sat in the staff's car, the "anxiety" he showed in the live broadcast room was completely gone.

And "panic." He leaned back in his chair, took out his phone, and quickly browsed the trending topics and discussions on the platform, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips. Sun Zhengming, sitting beside him, also took out his phone and whispered a report: "According to the plan, the whistleblower letter has been submitted to the relevant departments, and the 'investigation' process will proceed as scheduled. The number of discussions on the platform has already exceeded 100 million. The topics 'Yang Xia selling titles' and 'Yang Xia being taken away for investigation' have spread to several overseas social media platforms. In Thomson's live stream, many overseas fans are still asking about the follow-up." (End of this chapter)