Chapter 02: Ethereal and Transcendent, with Uncommon Expression

Hurry up ... ... Hurry up ... ...

The two chubby individuals on either side exchanged surprised glances. The chubby man with the surname Xu, who was being questioned, looked even more bewildered as he glanced at the two individuals on his left and right. His eyes widened in confusion, as if to indicate: How does he know that?

Is it true? In this day and age, do superstitious beliefs still have such a market? Although the young observer, who is close at hand, does not truly believe, he cannot help but be intrigued by the old man's mysterious demeanor, which leaves him feeling perplexed and draws his attention.

Well, today this person is either a fool who has become a deity or a deity who is a fool. The young onlooker silently thought to himself as he observed the sudden standoff, subtly shifting his position in preparation to make a quick escape. The three hefty henchmen, with their predatory gazes, at the very least appeared to be in the role of small bosses. Without needing to call for reinforcements, if these four, weighing over a ton, were to pounce, wouldn't they just dismantle the old man's frail body?

He shifted slightly, quietly stood up, pretending to admire the lake view, creating a distance of several meters, fearing that he might suffer the misfortune of being caught in the crossfire...

Every day there are foolish people, but today there are particularly many... The one who rushed to deliver the news was a man with a red nose and protruding teeth, looking even worse than three fat men. The young onlookers took a glance and thought to themselves that with such a lackey, the three fat men must have poor judgment.

As people drew closer, three stout men and a driver, along with a young onlooker, all stared wide-eyed, seemingly awed by the extraordinary demeanor of the elderly man who had appeared out of nowhere, as if they were too intimidated to breathe. Upon getting a bit closer, they realized it was not just one person; two others followed closely behind, one on the left and one on the right, both of similar age, around fifty or sixty. One carried a birdcage, while the other bore a sword on his back, chatting and laughing as they walked towards the lakeside shaded path.

The young man turned around in surprise, and as he looked, his eyes froze in place. He finally spotted what appeared to be a birdman. A few steps away, an old man with graying hair was strolling towards the lakeside, his hands clasped behind his back. He was dressed in a silk traditional outfit, and his garments fluttered in the wind, giving him a graceful, flowing gait. It was unclear whether it was the psychological effect of having heard the words of the three chubby men or if the old man truly possessed an extraordinary presence, but the more he looked, the more he felt a sense of ethereal elegance about him.

What is being inquired? The young bystander is suppressing a laugh; these three plump men may look foolish, but they are not. Just a moment ago, they were discussing how to keep quiet and test the fortune-telling, as there are too many con artists these days, and they didn't want to be deceived by a swindler. However, as soon as the old man made his appearance, he immediately identified the main target, Fatty Xu, and then seemed unconcerned about the fortune-telling fee, which appeared to have captivated the three plump men. Even the young man leaning against the bench and turning to watch was surprised; the more the old man spoke, the more it seemed he truly had some skill.

Even the young man who was observing closely was startled to hear "the father is alive while the mother has passed away." Generally, fortune tellers predict good outcomes rather than bad ones, speaking of the positive and not the negative. If the person's mother were still alive, there would immediately be a spectacle to witness.

You have seen m.hetushucom.com ... ... The fat man immediately stood up and grabbed the messenger by the hand

At that moment, the old man who called himself Gu Qingzhi smiled calmly, turned to his two companions, clasped his hands in apology, and said he would be there shortly. The two companions seemed unbothered by the interruption for fortune-telling, smiled, and took their leave first. Once they left, the old man noticed Xu Fatty was about to speak, raised his hand to halt the conversation, and with great poise, said: "Young Xu, do not rush, let me speak first. As for fortune-telling, if you believe, it exists; if you do not, it does not. I am not making a living by performing arts, and I do not rely on the fortune-telling fees to speak well... If you truly want me to tell your fortune, I will speak honestly. If you do not hear good things, do not blame me."

"Ah, what was it that you said, Xu Ge? The old immortal saw through it at a glance." The chubby man hit the nail on the head, pointing his thumb at the old man, attributing it directly to some peculiar quality of the immortal.

As soon as the old man opened his mouth, he acknowledged it. The two old men who had come along looked at the three chubby men who had gathered around, and they were also amused by the figures of these three. The one called "Old Meat" approached with a grin that was both skin-deep and genuine, saying, "We are looking for you... We are in the aquatic products business, introduced by Old Zhong. You have read his fortune, and it was accurate, wasn't it? We have been looking for you here for several days."

It is said that when immortals fart, it is extraordinary; this speech is even more remarkable, as it directly identifies the main subject with a single sentence. The three of them had been murmuring for quite a while, but at this moment, they looked at each other in silence. However, their confused expressions indicated that they could not distinguish between truth and falsehood.

Indeed, nothing can be hidden from the elder. The stout old man also chimed in, looking at the old man with admiration in his eyes

Xu Dagui, born in the year of Gengxu, in the month of Maosi, on the day of Sichou, at the hour of Weichou, the head during the Chou hour harms the father, and the tail during the Chou hour harms the mother. From your Ba Zi, it can be seen that your life palace is elevated, but your path is fraught with difficulties. I observe that your previous generation, namely your parents, should exhibit the omen of 'the father passing before the mother,' is that correct?

With a slight movement, the old man opened his eyes wide, as if a brilliant light shot out from his gaze, startling the two plump men standing in front of him, causing them to shiver. Then, the old man confidently handed his ID card to the plump man named Xu sitting beside him, smiling as he made a note on it.

The elderly man among them laughed heartily, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and said in a loud and polite voice: "My surname is Gu, and my given name is Qingzhi; I am certainly not a deity."

The preparations were quite thorough, even managing to obtain a photo of the fortune teller. One person remarked that they looked somewhat similar, which delighted the three plump individuals. They all perked up, formally adjusting their trousers and straightening their suit collars, as if to welcome an esteemed guest. Just as they were about to step forward, the overweight Xu pulled the other two aside, whispering something. The three of them then huddled together, engaged in a quiet discussion.

Oh... so that's how it is. Hehe... What, do you three also want to ask for a fortune?" The old man chuckled, sizing up the three plump men blocking the way in front of him. Upon hearing this, the three were delighted and almost nodded in unison. Behind the three men stood another person, seemingly a follower. Not far away, a young person sitting on a bench turned to look over, appearing to be an unrelated passerby. The old man glanced at him, then looked back at the three eager plump men, and then cupped his fists towards the overweight man named Xu, saying, "I think this young man has something to ask for a fortune, right?"

Fei Xu Ge lightly kicked at his feet, causing the chubby fellow to stumble a few steps forward. With his short, plump arms stretched out in the middle of the road, he smiled and flattered the three old men who were stopped: "Is... is... this an ancient immortal?"

Oh? With just one sentence, you immediately found the right person

"That's right, it's quite similar to the photos on a mobile phone..." The driver, who appeared to be one of the three chubby individuals, responded with a hint of excitement, as if he had encountered a deity, and was overjoyed.

As they spoke, Xu the Fat led the way to a nearby bench, turning his back to the young man who had been watching the commotion. Once seated, the two of them were closely observed by two others, one fat and one thin, who stood in front of them, staring with curiosity. When asked about his birth date and time, Xu the Fat found it difficult to respond. Fortunately, he had his ID card in his pocket, which he respectfully handed to the old man. When asked about the time of his birth, he at least remembered that. While questioning, the old man carefully ran his fingers across Xu the Fat's forehead, then supported himself with both hands, fiddling with Xu the Fat's chubby face. He then took Xu the Fat's plump hand and examined it thoroughly. Throughout this process, the old man remained silent. Xu the Fat, bewildered by the old man's handling, did not dare to speak up. After inquiring about the birth date and examining the face and palm, the old man closed his eyes, formed a hand gesture with his right hand, and his lips moved as if reciting something unknown. The group seeking divination was left in a haze. The stout man known as Chui Pao spoke in a serious tone, saying that this was the ancient celestial seal, capable of communicating with deities and divining past and future lives. Hearing this, the other three individuals looked even more solemn.

"No complaints, no complaints..." Fat Xu shook his head like a small waist drum, nodding up and down, glancing left and right at his companions, as if seeking their opinion

Monsters! Definitely not. Immortals? A bit like? Fraudsters? Can't say for sure

Hiss... Two overweight men and a driver stood there, clearly gasping in shock, their necks stiff and straight, eyes wide open, staring at the old man with a look that was hard to describe, a mix of surprise and anger. The chubby man named Xu Dagui, who was in the process of receiving an ID card, had his hand frozen in mid-air, his eyes bulging like cowbells, his mouth unable to close, tilting his head and staring blankly at the fortune-telling old man, resembling the prelude to a furious outburst.

You guessed correctly; indeed, there are two capable individuals. The three hefty men were taken aback, and it seemed the old man also noticed their indecision. He smiled and patted the shoulder of the central figure, Fatty Xu, offering comfort: "This young man Xu, let’s keep it simple. Let’s analyze your birth date and time. You can see if I’m accurate or not. If I am, then you can ask further questions... Come, sit here..."

Listening to this batch of divinations, as soon as they take the stage, they end up cursing someone's mother to death. Whether it's a lucky guess or not, if it's not accurate, isn't that just asking for trouble

Oh, this humility possesses a celestial demeanor; even ordinary people hardly understand humility anymore