Chapter 1501: 514_2
Chapter 1501: Chapter 514_2
“But I’ve never mastered this technique, yet just now, for some reason, a flash of insight appeared, sensing a few signs of good fortune.”
Lu Qingxuan said this, trying to capture this flash of insight.
But the insight was invisible and untouchable, completely elusive, only able to be vaguely sensed that there was an opportunity here at Qingyun Market.
But as to what opportunity and in what circumstances, he had no idea.
“The technique of seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster has levels: great misfortune, moderate misfortune, minor misfortune, neutral, minor fortune, moderate fortune, and great fortune… It seems just now a sign of great fortune appeared, that’s why my technique of seeking good fortune and avoiding calamity barely sensed a thread of it.”
Lu Qingxuan roughly understood what was going on.
If he’d mastered the technique, he could now use divination to calculate the specifics of this great fortune sign.
But he simply couldn’t do it now.
“Is this sign of great fortune at Qingyun Market?”
Lu Miaoge asked her son.
Although she didn’t quite agree with her son cultivating such a life-shortening, fortune-depleting skill,
at this moment, since her son sensed a sign of great fortune, she was still willing to look into it.
“It should be, perhaps at Qingyun Market, or maybe on the way back…”
Lu Qingxuan couldn’t determine where this sign of fortune lay or how it would appear.
“Since that’s the case, let’s stroll around Qingyun Market more. Xuan’er, if you feel something, say so, or if something catches your eye, go ahead and buy it.”
Lu Miaoge, after a brief thought, said softly.
The Cultivation World always has many stories of little people rising.
Among them, it’s quite common to find ancient techniques or dormant spiritual treasures at a marketplace or elsewhere.
So, her son’s situation led her to subconsciously guess along these lines.
“Thank you, Mother.”
Lu Qingxuan immediately expressed his joy and bowed.
Although the family didn’t quite approve of him cultivating such a divination technique,
in his view, if he could become a diviner, it would be beneficial for both himself and the family, with gains outweighing the losses.
Immediately, the three of them strolled around the marketplace, visiting the loose cultivators’ trading area to see if they could find something valuable.
“Hey, brother, is this a treasure?”
Lu Qingqi looked very interested, occasionally stopping at a stall to point at some items that seemed quite old and inquire.
Lu Qingxuan: “…”
“Ah, young miss, you have a keen eye. This black jade Qilin string was crafted after my ancestor engaged in over thirty thousand rounds of battle with the Qilin Demon King and extracted its spirit crystal. Today, as you seem to have a connection…”
This stall owner was indeed experienced, immediately seeing that Lu Qingqi belonged to a wealthy and naive family and started promoting his goods.
“Wow, really that amazing?”
Lu Qingqi was instantly full of surprise, eyeing the string of glass beads.
But the next moment, she pursed her pink lips and said, “Do you think you can fool me so easily? The Qilin is an ancient True Spirit, and whether there’s a Qilin Demon King in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range is still another question. Next time, at least make your story more believable!”
The stall owner, feeling scorned by a young girl, was slightly irritated and wanted to retort.
But seeing a faint Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure emanating from Lu Miaoge beside him, he immediately clasped his hands in respect and praised, “Such knowledge at a young age, I’m truly impressed!”
“Hmph.”
Lu Qingqi smugly lifted her head.
And so, the three of them strolled and stopped, almost covering every corner of Qingyun Market.
But Lu Qingxuan still couldn’t find the fateful opportunity, the sign of great fortune.
“Brother, is your sign of great fortune still there?”
Lu Qingqi asked, somewhat fatigued and listless.
After shopping all day, she was rather tired.
“It seems to be there, yet it seems to be gone…”
Lu Qingxuan closed his eyes, pinched his fingers, and tried to sense it.
When the sign of fortune first appeared, it was somewhat clear, and he could vaguely sense its presence.
But as time went by, it now appeared sporadically, difficult to sense.
“Xuan’er, do you plan to continue at the marketplace, or head back?”
Seeing this, Lu Miaoge gently asked.
She felt like she shouldn’t have suggested out loud earlier and should have let her son make the judgment himself.
“We’ve been out all day; little Qi is also a bit tired. Let’s rest for a day and head back tomorrow.”
After a moment’s thought, Lu Qingxuan said.
But his heart was still a bit uneasy about this sign of fortune.
After all, his technique of seeking good fortune and avoiding calamity was only barely at the entry level.
In such circumstances, being able to sense a sign of fortune meant it was quite extraordinary!
“Hmm.”
Lu Miaoge led the two of them to an inn to stay.
“Xuan’er, if you still want to wander around, feel free to do so, and if anything comes up, just send me a message.”
She could see her son was still thinking about that fortunate opportunity and gave him a storage bag filled with Spirit Stones, speaking softly and gently.
“Thank you, Mother.”
Lu Qingxuan immediately took the Storage Bag, happily clasped his hands together, and then wandered aimlessly around the Marketplace.
Perhaps his heart had been preoccupied with thoughts of the so-called fortunate opportunity, a sense of inexplicable unease gradually welled up within him.
“Could it be that I’ll miss it just like this?”
Lu Qingxuan clenched his fists, feeling very reluctant in his heart.
He felt that if he missed this opportunity, he might regret it for life.
Moreover, if he could capture this fortune, he might even truly begin to master the Technique of Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Disaster.
“Xuan’er.”
Not knowing how long he had been walking aimlessly, Lu Qingxuan suddenly heard a gentle whisper, as soft as water.
“Mother…”
Lu Qingxuan turned back to look and saw his mother gazing at him with some concern, realizing that it was already late and the night had fallen, the sky over the Marketplace was pitch black.
“Xuan’er, don’t force things, let this matter not affect you.”
Lu Miaoge said softly, her demeanor as embracing as water, soothing one’s Mental Spirit.
Lu Qingxuan was startled by her words.
Feeling that his earlier behavior was indeed somewhat enchanted like.
“I… was influenced by this Technique of Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Disaster…”
Lu Qingxuan murmured softly, a sense of inexplicable fear rising in his heart.
If his mother hadn’t suddenly appeared to awaken him and dispel his unease, he might have developed a Heart Demon, constantly brooding over this fortunate opportunity.
“Mother, I was obsessed before, making you worry.”
Lu Qingxuan took a deep breath, exhaling gently to calm his emotions.
“If you are really interested in this Divination and fate technique, you can seek guidance from your father or Elder Tao Shen, don’t study it alone.”
Lu Miaoge did not blame her son, speaking gently.
As she spoke, she extended her delicate jade-like hand and placed it on his shoulder, using Taiyi True Water to nurture his body.
“Mother, I understand.”
Having experienced what just happened, Lu Qingxuan gained more insight in his heart.
What is meant to be will be, what isn’t shouldn’t be forced.
Everything has its destined course and shouldn’t be forced upon.
Just like before, he was forcing things, causing himself to get caught up in it.
Moreover, such Techniques like Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Calamity inherently carry a price.
His skills have barely stepped in, and continually operating today, attempting to sense the fortune, naturally affected him.
“Hmm, go back and have a good rest.”
Lu Miaoge saw that her son had no major issues, only his Mental Spirit was somewhat fatigued, and spoke softly.
“Hmm.”
Lu Qingxuan smiled and nodded.
Feeling as though he had cast the fortune behind him, he felt much lighter, as if relieved of a burden.
…
The next day, Lu Miaoge left Qingyun Market with Lu Qingxuan and Lu Qingqi.
“Brother, is your fortune still there?”
Lu Qingqi asked aloud.
“It should be gone now.”
Lu Qingxuan, with a handsome visage, said carefree and naturally.
Through his mother’s guidance yesterday, he had already given up and put this so-called opportunity behind him.
After all, things can’t be forced, let them go naturally.
“Such a pity.”
Lu Qingqi said with a look of regret.
Yesterday, she too was anticipating to find treasure, hoping for fortune and serendipity.
“It was simply a moment of impulse, a mystic sensing, whether it truly existed or not is still uncertain.”
Lu Qingxuan said with a smile.
Lu Miaoge saw her son indeed letting go, and softly spoke to her daughter: “Little Qi, if you encounter such a situation in the future, don’t be stubborn and force things.”
“Aunt, I didn’t secretly learn Divination techniques.”
Lu Qingqi immediately raised her head and said.
“Hmm, Little Qi is the best.”
Lu Miaoge touched her daughter’s head, her demeanor gentle as water.
The three of them walked out of the Marketplace and Lu Miaoge released the Spirit Boat.
“Eh, what’s that?”
Lu Qingqi, seeing a crowd gathered ahead, seemed curious and asked.
In the distance was a twelve-year-old, thin and poorly dressed little beggar, standing still.
Those watching nearby glanced for a moment, then left with looks of pity and ridicule.