Chapter 6, a single word reveals the path to divinity

As the turtle shell disappeared and they regained control of their bodies, the couple lost control just like Lu Xiaoyi did before. They both exclaimed, "Oh no!" One was sitting on a chair, while the other was sitting on the floor

What is the inevitable connection between beads, spells, turtle shells, and dice?

Whether he is handsome or not, Lu Xiaoyi does not mind much; this is not a place where one relies on looks to make a living, unless he is willing to enter the entertainment industry

"What is it, child? Why are you in such a hurry?" Mei Jinyun was not angry; Lu Xiaoyi was very understanding and must have come to discuss something urgent with them

Meng Daqiang suddenly sat down on the chair with a thud, covering his face with both hands and letting out a mournful wail. At this moment, Mei Jinyun stopped her gossiping, sat beside her husband, and gently patted his back to help him calm down, fearing that he might have another episode.

The nine dice spun once more, their phantoms shifting, when suddenly they came to a halt. With a snap, one die fell, revealing: "Healing."

The dice seemed to hover for about one minute, and suddenly, with a whoosh, it returned to the tortoise shell, which instantly vanished into thin air

The elderly Meng Daqiang goes to bed late and rises early. As usual, after getting up, he engages in some weaving work to supplement the household income, so as not to become a burden. His wife, Mei Jinyun, also gets up and is busy in the kitchen.

With a swift motion, Lu Xiaoyi got up and discovered an astonishing phenomenon. A week ago, he had injured his leg, and it had not healed properly, making it difficult for him to walk. Now, he felt no pain at all; not only had the injury healed, but he had also been suffering from a cold recently, experiencing a persistent cough and phlegm. Now, he felt no discomfort whatsoever, as if he had completely recovered from his illness

The tortoise shell once again shone brilliantly, and with a snap, a die detached from the shell, hovering in front, with the character "healing" inscribed on it

Three years can be long, yet they can also be short. For Lu Xiaoyi, three years represent a period of arduous apprenticeship. Meng Daqiang meticulously imparted the family’s unique skill of "Xinyan" blind carving technique, while Lu Xiaoyi worked diligently to earn money, shouldering Meng Daqiang's considerable medical expenses

As the three individuals were immersed in their own worlds, outside the gate of Qianji Gate, two young girls held hands, while not far behind them, a boy ran and shouted: "Wait for me!"

The three of them were in the hall downstairs. Facing the two puzzled individuals, Lu Xiaoyi spoke solemnly: "Godfather, Godmother. Whatever happens next, do not be surprised, and do not mention it to anyone outside."

Lu Xiaoyi finally let out a breath, took a deep breath, and murmured, "One word reveals the path to the divine!"

The sound of hurried footsteps came from upstairs, and Meng Daqiang revealed a kind smile. The woman entered the Thousand Machine Gate, and there had been no news from her for three years; it was unknown how she was doing now. Over these three years, they were grateful for Lu Xiaoyi's care. Speaking of which, this child has had a hard life. The couple had discussed privately many times; Lu Xiaoyi was already sixteen years old and it was time to find him a marriage match. They had previously hoped for Qingqing to marry him, which would strengthen their ties. Now that Qingqing had begun her cultivation, they feared that her standards might be too high, and she might not be willing in her heart.

Three meters above the head, a turtle shell with a diameter of about one meter appeared, surrounded by brilliant golden light, exactly the same as the turtle shell seen in Lu Xiaoyi's dream. In the center was a clearly defined black and white Tai Chi diagram, with a dice showing the character "和" (harmony), and the other eight positions were: Life V S Death, Youth V S Old Age, Illness V S Recovery, Fortune V S Decline. What on earth is going on? Lu Xiaoyi found that apart from being able to think, his body was completely out of control, and he could only stare blankly at the nine dice inside the turtle shell slowly starting to rotate, spinning faster and faster until they became mere phantoms. In the center was a clearly defined black and white Tai Chi diagram, with a dice showing the character "和" (harmony), and the other eight positions were: Life V S Death, Youth V S Old Age, Illness V S Recovery, Fortune V S Decline. What on earth is going on? Lu Xiaoyi found that apart from being able to think, his body was completely out of control, and he could only stare blankly at the nine dice inside the turtle shell slowly starting to rotate, spinning faster and faster until they became mere phantoms.

The art of blind carving with the heart's eye is the pinnacle of craftsmanship. To put it in colloquial terms: it is like setting up a temple within a snail shell! What does this mean? This skill allows for intricate carvings on minute objects, such as inscribing text or painting on a strand of hair

What is this? Staring at the pillar for a long time, there is nothing remarkable about it. Apart from quietly hovering, its appearance is even inferior to the glutinous green jade beads that Lu Xiaoyi uses to deceive out-of-town merchants.

Lu Xiaoyi did not lose control and fall this time, but things are not much better. Staring blankly at the sky, his mind was racing like a revolving lantern, replaying the previous scene. This time, what fell was another "cure". Does that mean every time something falls, it is this die? Or is it that all that falls at this stage is this die? Regardless of what strange phenomena might occur with other dice, Lu Xiaoyi has already determined that with just this one "incantation", his life is destined to undergo earth-shattering changes

In order to determine whether she was still dreaming, she quickly reached out to pinch her thigh! The pain brought tears to her eyes. "This is not a dream; if I had known earlier, I wouldn't have pinched so hard." After this self-talk, Lu Xiaoyi still dared not be certain.

Over the years, the couple has experienced too much. For a middle-aged man, Meng Daqiang has endured an immense amount of pressure. Today, after suddenly recovering from illness, the accumulated emotions have erupted. Mei Jinyun is no different, shedding tears alongside him.

While Meng Daqiang was still marveling, Mei Jinyun, being a woman, stared at Lu Xiaoyi for a while and said: "Xiaoyi, you seem to have become more attractive. Let me take a look at the scar on your forehead. Ah, it's becoming less and less noticeable; if one doesn't pay attention, it can't even be seen."

Lu Xiaoyi, lying on the bed lost in thought, got up again. Standing with her back to the mirror, she took off her pants and turned her head to look. The position of the black bead was quite troublesome, still on the left buttock. Even more troublesome was that on the right buttock, there was an additional turtle pattern. When did this appear? How could this happen? Without any notice, they just put something like this on her.

The faces of the two individuals were filled with astonishment, especially Meng Daqiang, who, in that brief moment, found himself completely cured of years of illness. Not only that, but some minor ailments he had also seemed to vanish. Mei Jinyun experienced the same phenomenon; after years of hard work and toil, she had accumulated various ailments. Conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, and general weakness mysteriously disappeared as well

Lying in bed, Lu Xiaoyi tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Everything that had just happened was too incredible; he still couldn't believe it. He didn't even think about reciting the "spell" again to verify it. Suddenly, Lu Xiaoyi sat up straight, looking around for something. Where was that black bead? Why was it missing? After a frantic search, he still couldn't find it. Just a moment ago, no matter how he turned, the bead had been right in front of him. Now, it was nowhere to be found.

"A single phrase reveals the path to the divine?" The bead does not disappear without turning; Lu Xiaoyi has already made herself dizzy. Instinctively, Lu Xiaoyi read aloud the words on the bead, and as soon as her voice fell, her body involuntarily stood at attention, raising her head to pay her respects.

Fortunately, Lu Xiaoyi is an open-minded person. After being sentenced to death by the Qianji Sect for three years, he is forever barred from cultivating the truth. Such a tremendous blow would be overwhelming for most, yet Lu Xiaoyi managed to recover in just a few days, thinking to himself that fortune is a blessing and misfortune is fate. As long as he maintains this mindset, there is no psychological shadow from the past. The same applies now; after lying in bed for a short while, drowsiness overtakes him, and he soon falls into a deep sleep, disregarding everything else. He decides to sleep first and deal with matters later.

Both individuals were startled by his solemn demeanor and quickly nodded vigorously

Good morning, godfather! Lu Xiaoyi greeted him, rushed into the kitchen, and pulled Mei Jinyun outside.

Upon awakening, Lu Xiaoyi quickly realized that this time it was not a dream, but a real occurrence. A dark bead was suspended before him. On the bead, there was a line of text: "A single word reveals the path to divinity"

On the night of his sixteenth birthday, Lu Xiaoyi had another dream, but this time he was startled awake just as it began. In the dream, the turtle shell that had been so vividly seen last time did not appear; instead, he clearly saw the birthmark on his buttocks breaking through.

What a big talk? Lu Xiaoyi murmured to himself, sitting up to discover an astonishing phenomenon: this bead moves on its own, always maintaining a position parallel to Lu Xiaoyi's eyes, always exactly one foot away from his eyes.

On the night of three years or three birthdays, I had three dreams

After that, there were no more dreams, and sleep was incredibly sweet. At the crowing of the rooster, Lu Xiaoyi woke up on time. As he sat up, he heard a coughing sound coming from the courtyard; it was his godfather, Meng Daqiang. The last time he sought medicine, it merely preserved his life, but his health had not improved, and he remained perpetually unwell.

As soon as the words were spoken, the tortoise shell reappeared. It was still about one meter in diameter, radiating a golden light. The three people present involuntarily looked up in awe, and Mei Jinyun, who had always suffered from cervical spine issues and would feel great pain when looking up, at that moment felt no pain at all, as if her body was no longer her own

What if someone finds out about this? How will I have the face to meet people in the future? Sitting on the bed, Lu Xiaoyi wore an expression of utter despair! Being inexplicably tampered with on the backside, anyone would find it hard to come to terms with it for a while.

As Lu Xiaoyi groomed himself in front of the mirror, he noticed that he seemed to have become a bit more handsome. He was already quite striking, to the point that now he looked like someone who would attract a group beating if he stepped outside. Upon closer inspection, Lu Xiaoyi discovered many peculiar phenomena. Firstly, there was a scar on his forehead that had not only shrunk a bit but also faded in color. After years of hard work, some chronic ailments in his body were no longer felt. This morning it was raining, and typically in such weather, he would experience discomfort in his shoulders and lower back, but now he felt fine. After years of hard work, some chronic ailments in his body were no longer felt. This morning it was raining, and typically in such weather, he would experience discomfort in his shoulders and lower back, but now he felt fine

Oh no! Lu Xiaoyi let out a startled cry and fell off the bed. Just a moment ago, he had been trying to regain control over his body. The instant the turtle shell disappeared, control returned, but Lu Xiaoyi lost it again. Fortunately, the bed was not high, so falling to the ground only resulted in a minor tumble.

Yea? What is going on? Hurry up and get out of bed, this bead really is like this, Lu Xiaoyi moves, and it moves too, advancing and retreating, rising and falling. "I turn around!" Lu Xiaoyi finds it amusing, with a single turn, the bead remains in front of him. ... I turn again, still in front, I turn once more, I keep turning...

As they instinctively stood up, wanting to clarify what was happening, Meng Daqiang's expression suddenly changed dramatically, his originally pale face now flushed with red. Mei Jinyun was not much better off, her complexion shifting from white to red as she hurriedly moved her body.