Eight, the future is uncertain

Miss, the woman's voice carried a serene detachment from the world, "Do you need me to help you interpret the divination?"

The woman's voice seemed to drift from a distant place, lingering and resonant. It was still fluent Chinese

She was unable to express her shock in words, standing there in a daze, staring at the box without blinking.

She glanced at the bag containing the gift on the chair, knowing that the box must be quietly lying inside. She walked over, unzipped the bag, and found the small black box, examining it carefully under the dim light

Dai Yimi was somewhat taken aback. Is there something different about this box? However, upon seeing the woman's somewhat sorrowful expression, she could not bring herself to ask anything.

She gazed intently at the oracle text, her eyes unblinking. After much contemplation, she involuntarily projected her own emotions onto the text, and it indeed seemed to carry a certain prophetic significance, leaving her with a myriad of thoughts in an instant

She was astonished to see what seemed to be a pattern emerging on the inner side of the box lid, becoming increasingly three-dimensional and lifelike, until it transformed into two blooming lotus flowers, resembling the posture of rising from the water. The roots of the flowers were intertwined, with delicate petals layered upon one another, overlapping each other.

The woman pointed at the wooden frame

It was already dinner time, and in the past, she would have been searching for something to eat by now. However, today she did not feel a strong sense of hunger; instead, she felt a certain weight in her heart that made her feel quite at ease in this foreign land. Ultimately, she turned into a chain convenience store, bought a bag of bread to serve as her dinner, and then headed in the direction of the hotel

I have also requested this signature, how much do I need to pay you

The black patterns shimmered, and the edges softened the lines even in the darkness. She gently caressed the box, slowly opening it, and as expected, it was empty inside. After looking at it for a while, just as she was about to set it down, she suddenly felt a small protrusion on the surface of the box. Unconsciously, she pressed it lightly, and immediately, the small box transformed before her eyes

Behind a certain shelf, the light and shadow shifted, revealing a figure clad in a thin white garment

Who will fall in whose eyes, becoming what kind of scenery

A string of wind chimes jingled at the door, yet the shopkeeper was not seen; instead, a faint and elegant fragrance wafted in, carrying a comforting scent. The lighting inside the shop dimmed slightly, and a quiet atmosphere emerged quietly. All the items and furnishings were antique, devoid of extravagant carvings. The wooden floor and shelves displayed clear wood grain, and in the center of the shop stood a black wooden table, upon which rested an incense burner, emitting curling wisps of smoke.

Complex thoughts surged within her heart, and she gradually understood why the woman who had given her the gift had shown a look of sadness at that time. There must have been other things in the box.

After much contemplation, she stamped her foot. Since it was originally bought for him, she would give it to him. She only hoped that he would not open it before parting with her, and even if he did open it, she wished he would not overthink it

Not for sale, are all these handicrafts on the shelf just for decoration?

It is indeed a pair of entwined lotus flowers

She carefully closed the lid of the box, tightly gripping it in her palm. This box was purchased as a gift, but now she suddenly felt very hesitant about whether to give it or not

Upon closer inspection of the bamboo and wood sign, its surface has been polished to a remarkable smoothness, exuding an ancient hue. Beneath the elegantly sketched patterns of white clouds, there is a line of graceful cursive script: "When the mountains are heavy and the waters are winding, it seems there is no way forward; yet amidst the dark willows and bright flowers, there lies another village."

Mountains rise one after another, waters flow in endless streams, the path before me winds and intertwines, fields and paths emerge in abundance, seemingly leaving no way forward. However, the scenery changes with each step; each leaf represents a Bodhi tree. Countless paths lead to the same destination, after enduring countless hardships and traversing a thousand times, I finally behold the graceful willows and the charming spring flowers

Money? Our shop does not discuss prices; any money you provide is considered a contribution to your own merit. If you are only seeking a divination, you may do so without payment. However, you are here to see these items, are you not?

It has been nearly a whole year since she last shopped properly, and shopping is a woman's nature. Upon seeing these high-quality and affordable products, how could she not be tempted? Thus, she eagerly walked into a small shop at the corner of the street

Suddenly recalling Sun Zhao stealing | Taking her photo, will she, in that brief moment, become a landscape in his eyes

Then, I will perform the divination

"Very well, miss, once you have finished, please place your signature in the tube." The woman subtly curled the corner of her mouth.

Today is the last day in Thailand. There is no fixed itinerary in the afternoon. After the tour leader brought the group back to the hotel, everyone went out to explore on their own

Dai Yimi casually picked up a stick

Unexpectedly, upon seeing this box, the woman's eyes suddenly sparkled with the warmth of human life. She hesitated, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately said nothing. Instead, she placed it into her hand

Dai Yimi nodded

Well

She slightly parted her lips, about to agree, but the words stopped at the tip of her tongue. She only softly replied, "No need..."

As she stepped out of the small shop, the sky had already taken on a hazy yellow hue, and she gathered the hair that hung over her shoulders.

Miss, please draw one

She casually walked down the narrow alley, where some shops were about to close. The shopkeepers, all locals, greeted her with broad smiles as they stepped out of their doors. At first, she was taken aback, but then she returned their smiles.

I do not know, I cannot even tell what business your store is engaged in said Dai Yimi candidly

The hotel is the best one in the itinerary and is also a five-star hotel located on this commercial street. After finishing her bread, she sat idly, staring blankly at the huge floor-to-ceiling window in the room. The market was illuminated with lights, and the colorful neon signs painted half the sky red. Countless streams of people flowed through the shadows of the lights, groups quickly gathered and then dispersed just as swiftly. The street scene adorned the world in the eyes of the crowd, and they, in turn, decorated the scenery she observed. The market was illuminated with lights, and the colorful neon signs painted half the sky red. Countless streams of people flowed through the shadows of the lights, groups quickly gathered and then dispersed just as swiftly. The street scene adorned the world in the eyes of the crowd, and they, in turn, decorated the scenery she observed.

Perhaps life is like this, she has crossed one mountain after another, traversed one small river after another, exhausted yet fortunate, for the scenery she seeks is still here. She has no regrets.

She came to buy souvenirs for her friends and family. Initially, she was worried that she did not have enough foreign currency, but upon seeing the low prices, all her concerns vanished.

They were all made by my father. You only need to provide the corresponding merit money, and you can take them away

She began to feel for the first time that perhaps the oracle inscriptions were indeed effective, depending solely on how the person seeking the oracle interprets them

Fortune is inherently elusive and insubstantial, so why bother interpreting the oracle of fate? Moreover, she has already discerned the five flavors within the oracle.

The woman smiled faintly, walked to the table and sat down, taking a wooden stick from beneath the table. She placed the stick into a tube and shook it a few times

Dai Yimi looked at the shopkeeper with a sense of skepticism. The handicrafts in this store were the most exquisite she had ever seen, but if divination was a must... She felt somewhat conflicted. After all, she did not believe that fate could be determined through divination.

She carefully held them, preparing to pay the bill. Her eyes suddenly caught sight of a wooden box in the corner, woven from rattan, yet appearing very sturdy, entirely pitch black, with only a deep blue stone embedded in the lid.

"Miss, I apologize, but this establishment does not conduct business; we only provide divination services"

"The main business is divination; only after divination can these items be purchased"

She picked it up and took a look at it, suddenly feeling that it was very suitable for someone, and casually placed it into the gift.

The hotel is situated on a bustling commercial street, lined with various small shops, where an array of goods, mostly handcrafted items, exude a rustic yet exquisite charm. The street is teeming with people, and although the foreign language is incomprehensible, Dai Yimi is uplifted by the enthusiasm of the crowd, feeling an immense joy as she walks with a lively step.

Guest, what would you like to see

Take good care of it

After careful selection, she chose a fish for her mother, an elephant for her father, and various ornaments of different sizes for her friends