Chapter 1: Rebirth through Transmigration
Yang Tong also has some understanding of this new home and this other world
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Through the gap, one can see a young man dressed in a Zhongshan suit sitting in the center of the crowd. He has an unremarkable appearance and is shaking a turtle shell very seriously.
"Just ask this?" Yang Tong shook his head and sighed. Without waiting for a response, he took the turtle shell and the three copper coins on the table to begin divination.
"Alright," the young woman replied softly
The purplish-red glow flickered uncertainly under the assault of the gray air currents. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a purplish-red circular copper coin with a square hole.
At the street corner, a group of tourists gathered, and the girl's parents were also drawn in, curiously walking over to pick up the little girl
On the table in front of the young man, there was nothing else, just a pen and a stack of white paper. The table was covered with a layer of white cloth, and the part facing the visitors had two lines of text. The first line read: "Fortune Telling and Character Analysis." However, the second line stated: "Fate is unpredictable; nine out of ten calculations are incorrect."
While eating, I thought: "It has been three years since Master passed away. I have learned the art of plum blossom divination quite well, but my experience still falls short. I have yet to reach the realm of calculating with my fingers, where everything is clear in my mind."
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Just in time for lunch, Yang Tong leisurely walked to a small restaurant he often visited after descending the mountain, ordered one meat dish and one vegetable dish, and began to eat slowly
The radiance lasted for approximately 360 breaths, and immediately afterward, the purple copper coin vanished silently from the bag.
"Please wait a moment, sir, may we ask another question?" inquired the Chen couple
It cannot be helped; once missed, it is missed. We shall meet again someday. Yang Tong began to pack up the stall, tidying up the items on the table and organizing the books, putting everything away. The table and chairs were borrowed, so they will be returned to their rightful owner.
At that moment, the traffic light was red, and a little girl hurriedly ran over
The hexagram soon emerged
As she pondered, Yang Mei fell into a beautiful sleep
Indeed, since it is not suitable, what does it count as? The girl's mother also replied with a smile
"Have I been reborn?" Yang Tong surveyed the surroundings of the house; it was very antiquated, lacking any sense of modernity. "No, it should be a combination of time travel and rebirth!"
The originally unremarkable ordinary ancient coin began to undergo a transformation, its entire surface turning a noble purplish-red, with intricate patterns emerging that appeared extraordinarily mysterious. Upon closer inspection, the coin was not entirely intact; rather, it bore six conspicuous marks resembling scars, which marred the perfection of its original design.
As Yang Tong exited the antique street, there was still some time before noon mealtime. Today, there was no need to rush back, as he was not the only one at the temple to assist with divination; it just happened to be his day off.
Time passed slowly, and Yang Tong grew day by day, and in the blink of an eye, he was six years old. He did not stand out too much, enjoying the love of his parents like an ordinary child.
In the dim and profound space, an endless flow of deep gray currents permeates, resembling the tides of the sea, surging one after another with great intensity
"Qian is above, Li is below, the heavens and fire unite. Inquiring about the future, your future is as bright as brocade, destined for wealth and nobility. As long as you do not stray into crooked paths, you will eventually attain great wealth and honor," Yang Tong said淡淡地说道.
Yang Tong let out a quiet sigh of relief. In his previous life, Yang Tong was an orphan, growing up in a Taoist temple. After the death of his master, he was left all alone, completely unburdened on Earth. Therefore, Yang Tong had nothing to miss. However, in this life, he was no longer an orphan; he had his own parents. This was a beautiful wish that Yang Tong had never dared to dream of in his previous life
Yang Tong finished breastfeeding, and only when the young woman placed him in the crib did he come to his senses
The father holding the little girl laughed and said, "Wife, this fortune teller is quite honest; it actually says that ten predictions out of nine are wrong. It would be better not to write it at all"
After finishing a meal, Yang Tong planned to return home, having come once a month solely to enrich his knowledge of the I Ching.
The Chen couple exchanged a glance and sighed, "Today we have gained new insights; it turns out there are indeed fortune tellers who can be so precise. Had we known, we would have asked about our future as well." After saying this, they continued to stroll through the streets with their daughter, though it was uncertain how much of their enthusiasm for the outing remained.
"Mom, shall we go in and take a look?" the little girl exclaimed
"Is it really that impressive?" The couple looked incredulous, their faces filled with skepticism
Hmm, Bao Er Chen, with a single name for a month, so you are called Chen Yue, little friend. Yang Tong smiled, but it was only for the little girl; he liked children because they are pure.
As soon as she opened her mouth to speak, a cry resembling that of a baby erupted, the sound remarkably piercing. Yang Tong was taken aback, looking at her hands in front of her, wondering how they had transformed into the tiny hands of an infant
A purplish-red glow streaked across, forcefully flowing against the current
The child's father handed over ten yuan, which is not too much
A spirited young woman with short hair walked in, gently picked up Yang Tong, and said, "Are you hungry? Come, let Mommy feed you hetushucom.com"
A sharp screech of brakes echoed.
After an unknown period of time, a new, shallower scar appeared on the coin, followed closely by a "great wave," and the coin vanished without a trace
No one noticed that one of the three copper coins used for divination in the bag seemed to be thirstily absorbing Yang Tong's fresh blood. The originally unremarkable copper coin emitted a faint purple glow, weak yet very lively, obscured by the blood-red bag.
Yang Tong raised his head and glanced over at an ordinary family of three. It was the first time he had encountered a child asking for a fortune while sitting here. "Ten yuan."
Oh. That person said no more, stood up, and left. Upon hearing this, many people in the crowd also dispersed.
"Dad, Mom, hurry up, there's something exciting to see over there," shouted a little girl, about seven or eight years old, holding her parents' hands, her face lit up with excitement and curiosity.
Be careful! Yang Tong rushed over at the fastest speed without having time to think
On the Fengxuan Continent, in an ordinary small county town of the Huangyu Kingdom, Yang Tong opened his eyes, "Huh, where is this?" Memories flooded back; Yang Tong recalled the moment he rushed out onto the road to save someone. Just before losing consciousness, he seemed to have heard the voice of a little girl, indicating that he had likely saved her.
The person sitting and fortune-telling said with some doubt: "Is it true or not? I wonder if you can tell my name, sir"
Before long, Yang Tong finished packing and left with her shoulder bag
Ah— a sharp cry, "Yueyue—"
The child's parents were utterly astonished; this was undoubtedly their first visit here. They had never known this young man before, and they themselves were not from a wealthy or noble family. Who would investigate them? Could this really have been deduced?
At that moment, a red sports car came racing in like a wild stallion, heading straight for Chen Yue
The nearby tourists were taken aback, is it really that accurate? Can this still be considered a case of nine out of ten being wrong?
"Uncle, can you tell me what my name is?" A young woman sat down holding a little girl, who spoke. The young woman's back gently leaned against the man behind her, seeking support
Luoyu County is a county under the jurisdiction of the third-level city, Luoxing City. The county is already the smallest administrative unit and a place of human habitation. There are no villages beneath the county.
"I apologize, but I only take one question when it comes to fortune-telling. Fate is unpredictable, and nine out of ten predictions are often incorrect. Whether you believe in it or not is of no concern to me." Yang Tong said while tidying up the paper and pen without raising his head: "So, this will be the last one for today."
Yang Tong quickly embraced the little girl, managing to turn only halfway before a sudden wave of intense pain struck, causing him to involuntarily fly outwards.
This couple is precisely the family of three that was inquiring during the earlier conversation, having unexpectedly squeezed in when the crowd dispersed a moment ago
Recently, the popularity of traditional culture has surged, particularly in tourist destinations that preserve ancient architecture, which have become places that attract throngs of visitors. The antique streets are bustling with crowds, and even though few can genuinely distinguish the authenticity of antiques, many still join in the excitement, treating it as an opportunity to purchase a piece of craftsmanship
Yang Tong looked up and saw that it was none other than the little girl Chen Yue, who had come earlier to ask for a divination
The headline "Rich Second Generation Runs Red Light, Fortune Teller Sacrifices to Save Child" appeared on the front pages of major newspapers the next day
"Uncle, you are amazing!" the little girl exclaimed in surprise
Just as I was about to cross the street, I suddenly heard a somewhat familiar voice calling from across the road: "Uncle, Uncle, I am here"
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Is this your first time in Dujiangyan? This Mr. Yang does not make a living by fortune-telling; I heard that he specializes in interpreting divination results at a Taoist temple. He was adopted by an old Taoist priest and grew up in the temple, so his skills are quite impressive
A stranger nearby became displeased upon hearing this and interjected, "Do not speak carelessly; this Mr. Yang is no ordinary person. The divinations he provides are remarkably accurate. He only offers his services on this one day each month and accommodates only ten clients. Each person is charged merely ten yuan; if there are more than ten, he will not entertain any further guests. Last month, a wealthy outsider offered one hundred thousand yuan for a divination, but he shook his head and left."
Yang Tong only felt a surge of heat flowing out from within, gradually losing strength as if something was draining it away. Before losing consciousness, he vaguely heard the cries of the little girl Chen Yue and the shouts of many people
Blood flowed and quickly spread, dyeing the white shoulder bag a deep crimson
From my parents, I learned that this is Luoyu County, which is part of the territory of the Huangyu Kingdom, one of the tens of thousands of counties. The Huangyu Kingdom covers a vast area, with eighty first-tier cities, three hundred second-tier cities, and one thousand six hundred third-tier cities, each overseeing a varying number of counties. Each county occupies a considerable area.
It turns out to be a fortune teller. In modern society, not many people truly believe in fortune-telling; it is merely for the sake of entertainment in such an atmosphere.
In the family, there are only my father Yang Tong, my mother Luo Xiaojuan, and myself. I do not know whether it is a coincidence or something else, but my name is still Yang Tong.