klisemfg Chapter 23 This little girl is quite the troublemaker.
Chapter 23 This little girl is quite the troublemaker.
She closed her eyes, brushed two fingers together in front of her eyes, and opened her third eye to concentrate on looking.
Sure enough, a faint golden light surrounded the sword!
It's definitely her magical artifact!
The sword spirit called out, causing the sword to tremble and hum.
Even with the third eye closed, the peach wood sword still lay quietly on the table, appearing perfectly normal.
Zhai Rongyu felt as if the blood in her body was boiling!
Did all the magical artifacts she possessed get struck by lightning and end up here when she transmigrated into the book?
The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
After all, magical artifacts are different from the physical body and can travel outside the Five Elements.
Excited, she walked to the fortune teller's stall and sat down.
"Would you like your fortune told, young lady?"
The fortune teller stroked his beard, his beak-like eyes darting around. "Judging from your appearance, young lady, your eyes are bright and your face is like a peach blossom. You are destined for great wealth and honor!"
Zhai Rongyu lifted her long eyelashes and glanced at the banner standing to the side.
The sign above reads, "Fortune telling and divination, no compensation guaranteed—Liu Banxian, honest and trustworthy, young and old."
My thoughts drifted away again.
If she were to truly find all her magical artifacts in this world... wouldn't she be able to go anywhere, anywhere, in heaven and on earth?
It's only a matter of time before I return to the Xuantian Sect!
She suppressed her excitement, and her clear almond-shaped eyes gradually filled with sparkling light.
Seeing that she was in a daze, Liu Banxian was secretly pleased.
Today we're finally opening for business and having lunch!
He pretended to close his eyes, shook his head, and said, "It's a pity that the young lady's forehead is dark, which may indicate an ominous sign in the near future."
The implication is that losing money is a way to avert disaster.
understand?
Without saying a word, Zhai Rongyu took out a gold ingot and slammed it on the table with a "smack".
Liu Banxian's rat-like eyes suddenly widened, and his goatee stood on end.
This...this...this is such a huge gold ingot!
For a moment, I completely forgot the rest of my lines.
"Old Taoist, how about we make a bet?" Zhai Rongyu raised an eyebrow and pushed the gold ingot forward.
Liu Banxian's eyes followed and moved forward.
"If your calculations are accurate, you can take this gold ingot; if my calculations are accurate..."
His dark eyes sparkled with a glint of light, as if butterflies were fluttering within them. "Then you'll compensate me with a gold ingot. How about it?"
The peach wood sword spirit seemed to sense something and emitted an annoyed buzzing sound.
Zhai Rongyu glanced at her with her beautiful eyes.
The sword spirit immediately fell silent, shrinking into a corner in a wronged manner.
Liu Banxian looked at her with some suspicion: "Young lady, you can tell fortunes?"
"One hundred million points."
Liu Banxian looked her up and down, pondering to himself.
She looks like a young lady from some wealthy family, and she's so young... what real skills could she possibly have?
Perhaps it's because I'm playful.
Moreover, the gold ingot on the table was so dazzling that it almost blinded him in the sunlight.
A greedy glint flashed in Liu Banxian's eyes.
But he still pretended to be embarrassed: "The young lady is very generous, but I have nothing to my name."
He couldn't even produce a single ingot of silver, let alone a gold ingot.
Zhai Rongyu waved his hand and said, "Then I'll use your most valuable possession as collateral."
She stretched out her index finger and casually tapped around on the table, saying, "Compass, paperweight, the jade on your hat, or at least this little wooden sword, whichever is more expensive will do."
Liu Banxian then did some calculations.
A compass is his livelihood, and that paperweight is made of jade, so the one on his hat is even less likely to be!
The only thing I can give you is this peach wood sword.
He picked this thing up while traveling up the mountain; it was only about the size of a thumb and was practically useless.
He just put it here as a decorative item.
I never expected this young lady to be so easily fooled; even someone like this could catch her eye.
He pounded his chest, "heartbroken and indignant," and said, "Then let this peach wood sword be my counter! It's a treasure passed down from my ancestor!"
"Deal." Zhai Rongyu smiled readily.
She took the gold ingot, and almost the instant she tucked it into her sleeve, the ingot silently transformed into a golden talisman.
Judging from the old Taoist's flawed appearance, if you directly ask him to buy a peach wood sword, you'll probably get ripped off.
She doesn't have that much money.
It just so happened that she hadn't done fortune telling in a long time and was itching to try it out.
Zhai Rongyu left once and then came back, setting up a stall next to Liu Banxian.
She took out a cloth banner and placed it beside her.
Liu Banxian turned his head and saw several large characters written on it: "One divination per day, only for those with affinity."
(Parentheses: Free; parentheses complete)
A sense of crisis suddenly arose!
This little girl is quite the entertainer!
He immediately took out a jar of divination sticks, placed it on the table, glanced at Zhai Rongyu, and his goatee twitched smugly.
Zhai Rongyu calmly took out a plate of fruits.
Unwilling to admit defeat, Liu Banxian brought out the tortoise shell.
Zhai Rong slowly and methodically laid out several plates of pastries.
Liu Banxian stared wide-eyed and took out a string of copper coins, a goose feather fan, and a Bagua diagram.
They practically had the word "professional" written all over their faces.
Zhai Rongyu calmly took out a pot of tea.
Liu Banxian angrily shook his goose feather fan, his goatee twitching.
All that useless stuff!
He began, "Young lady, no offense, but fortune telling relies on skill! Someone as flashy as you won't find a match..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhai Rongyu's stall was surrounded by people.
The chattering and discussion were incessant.
Some people said the tea smelled good, some said the snacks looked nice, and some said the fruits must be very sweet.
Passersby vied to have Zhai Rongyu tell their fortunes.
Liu Bansian: ...
An older woman carrying a grocery basket asked, "Young lady, is this a free fortune telling service? Can this old woman have her fortune told?"
Zhai Rongyu chuckled and shook her head.
"Only those who are destined to meet."
Several people went to ask, but Zhai Rongyu refused each time.
Everyone left in disappointment.
The crowd quickly dispersed.
Liu Banxian chuckled and said, "I told you your tricks wouldn't work."
Zhai Rong slowly poured herself a cup of tea, then picked up a pastry and ate it. She also handed a plate of fruit to Liu Banxian, asking, "Want some?"
These things were originally prepared for her.
Liu Bansian: ...
On the other side of the street, three spoiled young men stared at Zhai Rongyu's stall. One of them, a boy in a purple robe, nudged his companion with his elbow, "Hey! Did you guys see that fortune-telling stall? That female fortune teller is really pretty!"
Wei Wenlong stroked his chin with a hint of amusement.
Upon hearing this, another young man in white robes and brocade boots looked over and said calmly, "I advise you not to make a move on her. She is Zhai Jiqing's second sister."
The news of Zhai Sangjie's return to the court caused quite a stir.
He was also there at the time and happened to see her once.
Wei Wenlong was displeased upon hearing this.
"Qiao Jingyuan, whose side are you on? Zhai Jiqing's brain is full of ink, not swords and spears, why are you afraid of him?"
Di Chong, dressed in a blue robe, chimed in, "Exactly! Haven't we been bullied enough by Zhai Jiqing at school?"
Zhai Jiqing always came in first place.
I've disliked him for a long time!
Qiao Jingyuan didn't want to pay attention to these two idiots who were thinking with their lower bodies. He took a long stride and said, "I have something to do, I'm leaving first."
Wei Wenlong: "Hey, what's wrong with you...?"
Di Chong grabbed his arm and said, "Ignore him, he's just like that!"
He stared at Zhai Rongyu, unable to look away.
"Hehe, I wonder what it's like when Zhai Jiqing's sister begs for mercy."
The two exchanged a glance, then walked towards Zhai Rongyu with malicious smiles.
……
Seeing the two figures approaching her from across the street, Zhai Rongyu put down the pastries and picked up a handkerchief to wipe her hands.
Today's dose of misfortune has arrived.
She turned to Liu the fortune teller with a mischievous smile and said, "Just a heads-up, I'm going to open for business first!"