Chapter 1226: Red Luan Star Moves

The few turned around and saw a chubby Daoist standing before them. He wore an apricot-yellow Daoist robe, his face was plump, and when he smiled, his eyes almost narrowed into slits. Combined with his large beer belly and the unknown grease stains on his sleeves and collar, he didn't possess an ounce of immortal-like aura.

Yet, in his hand, he held a banner with the large characters “Wu Half-Immortal” written on it.

Yun Jianyue gently nudged Yan Xuehen with her elbow: “Do your Daoist sects have disciples among the demon race too?”

There are many factions within Daoism, all sharing the common goal of cultivating to become immortals and transcending themselves.

White Jade Capital is one of the largest Daoist sects.

Yan Xuehen replied, “As long as one has a heart for the Dao, cultivation can happen anywhere. What’s so strange about Daoist disciples being among the demon race?”

Zu An let out a chuckle: “So, if we ask you for a divination, we can turn ill fortune into good and danger into safety?”

He never expected those worn-out tricks from Earth to be used in this other world too.

“Not so, not so,” the chubby Daoist shook his head. “I’ll divine your fortune, good or ill, and then, based on the divinatory signs, I’ll provide the corresponding method for resolution. Only by following my instructions can you truly turn ill fortune into good.”

The few were all exceptional figures of their time and naturally wouldn’t be fooled by his petty tricks.

Zu An tossed a silver piece to him: “No need for fortune-telling. I have a question for you: Are there any trade guilds in this city, and which one has the most abundant goods?”

Such charlatans of the jianghu were certainly the best informed. They weren’t familiar with Qingqiu Kingdom, but people like him would definitely know the ropes.

The chubby Daoist’s eyes widened—though even when he tried his best to open them, they weren’t very big, round like a mouse’s eyes. “So you’re from the underworld, trying to rob a trade guild? This poor Daoist doesn’t engage in illegal activities.”

After saying that, he turned and walked away.

The group was utterly speechless. Was there something wrong with this guy’s brain?

Zu An grabbed his small braid and pulled him back: “You took my money and want to leave without answering my question?”

The chubby Daoist, who had been serious moments before, immediately broke into a smile. “What are you saying, young master? With your dashing looks and handsome demeanor, and your female companions, each as graceful and beautiful as a heavenly immortal, you are certainly not the kind of person who would rob others. The largest trade guild in Qingqiu City is called the Fox Guild, and it’s about a li ahead.”

Zu An nodded, and just as he was about to leave, the chubby Daoist hurriedly called out to him: “Young master, please wait.”

“Is there anything else?” Zu An watched him warily, wondering what other tricks this guy would pull.

The chubby Daoist stroked the two wisps of mustache at the corners of his lips: “I, Wu Liang, am a Celestial Diviner. Our mission is to help people seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. Let me divine a fortune for you.”

Zu An’s face darkened: “I don’t need one.”

Yu Yanluo quietly asked Yan Xuehen, “What is a Celestial Diviner?”

She had never heard of it, but the title sounded quite intimidating. Since Yan Xuehen was from a Daoist sect, she probably knew.

Yan Xuehen’s expression was a little strange: “It’s just a fancy title fortune-tellers give themselves to sound more important.”

Yu Yanluo: “…”

Yun Jianyue also cursed inwardly: “Your Daoist sects really are all charlatans.”

At this point, the chubby Daoist said, “No, I must. This is our professional integrity. I’ve just taken your money; if I don’t help you avert misfortune, the heavens will punish me instead.”

Without waiting for an answer, he made some strange hand seals, muttered incomprehensible incantations, and then, looking enlightened, declared: “Young master, you will likely encounter a romantic encounter tonight.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the three women collectively fixed on Zu An.

At this moment, the three women seemed to simultaneously agree that this prediction was somewhat accurate.

Sensing the killing intent in their gazes, Zu An inwardly ‘greeted’ the chubby Daoist’s female elders. “Hmph, just now you said we’d have a bloody calamity, and now you’re saying I’ll encounter romance. Have you talked so much nonsense that you’ve forgotten your own words?”

“Did I? Did I say that?” The chubby Daoist was quick to respond, immediately clarifying: “The two don’t conflict! When a young woman’s innocence is broken, wouldn’t there be blood?”

The gazes of the other women grew even more unfriendly. Yu Yanluo, meanwhile, pondered that since she had already been intimate with Zu An, this prediction shouldn’t be about her. So, was it Yan Xuehen or Yun Jianyue?

However, although in her heart Zu An possessed infinite charm and was the best man in the world, it was hard to imagine the Demon Sect Master and the White Path Leader having that kind of relationship with Zu An.

Yun Jianyue had similar thoughts. Yu Yanluo and Zu An had already… well, it certainly wasn’t herself. So, did it refer to Yan Xuehen?

But she immediately dismissed the idea. How could the ‘Ice Stone Woman’ have any interaction with a man? It was probably some fox demoness in the city.

That philanderer, it was certainly possible for such a thing to happen.

At this moment, Yan Xuehen maintained a serene expression, but her heart was in turmoil. Yu Yanluo was immediately ruled out, and that fierce demoness Yun Jianyue was also impossible.

Could this divination be about me?

Others might not know, but she knew that her relationship with Zu An recently was truly complicated. Though not a couple, many things between them were more intimate than between actual lovers; they were just one step away.

If that kind of thing really happened, she wouldn’t be too surprised.

Oh no, oh no! I absolutely cannot meet him alone today, to avoid any accidents!

Sensing the strange atmosphere among the three women, Zu An glared at the chubby Daoist with an unfriendly expression: “But you clearly said a bloody calamity. Can this ‘thing’ also be far-fetchedly connected to a disaster?”

The chubby Daoist unhurriedly explained: “Not so, not so. There are two kinds of romantic encounters: one is good fortune in romance, and the other is a romantic calamity. What you’ll encounter tonight happens to be a romantic calamity, so it naturally counts as a bloody calamity.”

Zu An: “…”

This damned Daoist was spouting nonsense with a straight face, and he even managed to explain it away?

He wanted to say more, but the other party had already shaken his head and said, “Heaven’s secrets must not be revealed. My words end here. Young master, take care of yourself!”

At this moment, Yu Yanluo suddenly spoke: “Then, could you also divine for me?”

His words had also made her feel uneasy, mainly because she was worried Zu An might truly encounter some danger. So, she decided to test him, to see if he truly had real talent or was just full of hot air.

“What would madam like to know?” The chubby Daoist’s face lit up with a smile. He wasn’t stunned by her beauty like other men, and it was clear this wasn’t faked; what truly interested him was something else.

Yu Yanluo thought for a moment and said, “Offspring!”

Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen, standing nearby, immediately looked a little unnatural. Was she publicly displaying affection?

The chubby Daoist said with a grin, “Madam, would you please open your hand for me to see?”

Yu Yanluo spread her hand before her. The chubby Daoist didn’t touch it but observed it from a distance. In this world, cultivators were everywhere, and their eyesight was generally excellent, so he had no worries about not seeing clearly.

After a long pause, he said with a puzzled expression: “That makes no sense! Madam has a slender waist and large hips, typically the figure of someone who would bear many sons. Why then would you have only one descendant in your entire life, and it’s a daughter?”

The others didn’t react much, but Yu Yanluo’s heart was in turmoil. Due to her unique Medusa bloodline, she was indeed destined to have only one descendant in her life, and that descendant would invariably be a daughter.

At this moment, Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue noticed her reaction and couldn’t help but be stirred. With their knowledge, they naturally guessed a thing or two. Could this Daoist truly possess some ability?

However, it was also possible he had already known Yu Yanluo’s identity. So, Yun Jianyue said with a smile, “Daoist, could you also divine for us?”

The chubby Daoist replied with a grin, “Normally, this Daoist would charge extra for such a service, but today, seeing that we are fated, I shall offer it for free.”

Yun Jianyue poked Yan Xuehen’s elbow, making her open her hand before the Daoist.

Yan Xuehen was about to burst out, but then she heard the chubby Daoist exclaim with surprise: “How remarkable! This young lady’s original fate was destined to be one of solitude until old age, but recently, it seems her romantic fortune has stirred, forcibly altering her fate line. However, this is destined to bring many tribulations, making it difficult to achieve true enlightenment, and it will also harm those closest to her.”