Chapter 1, Lin Luo's First Time

Episode Synopsis

Seemingly insignificant and inconspicuous events or phenomena may play a pivotal role in the unpredictable chaos, embodying the essence of the butterfly effect

Lin Luo arrived at the Fate Tower to participate in the qualification assessment for assistant fate manipulators. He encountered the beautiful receptionist of the Fate Manipulator Association, Lan Xue, and inadvertently used his fate prediction ability to discover that Lan Xue would be subjected to humiliation within three days.

The young and beautiful examiner, Ziye, assigned Lin Luo a task, which happened to be related to Lan Xue. If Lin Luo wished to obtain the qualification of an assistant fate manipulator, he must change Lan Xue's destiny

The Fate Intelligence Brain, Little Gray, makes its grand entrance. With Lin Luo's efforts and the assistance of Little Gray, will he be able to change the unfortunate fate of Lan Xue

Ah... that girl suddenly let out a sharp scream

"Brother Luo, I have been accepted into Mingzhu University! You must come back quickly, as I want to celebrate with you!" the girl said in a sweet voice. Although Lin Luo could not see her expression, he knew that she must be pouting her adorable little lips right now. Clearly, she was a bit unhappy because she had returned home but did not see Lin Luo.

"Luo Ge, where have you gone? I can't find you at home!" A somewhat aggrieved voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Miss Ziye, isn't it prohibited to have outsiders present during the assessment?" Lan Xue asked, slightly taken aback and with some confusion.

Of course, "Zi Ye nodded and said.

Lin Luo naturally complied with the instructions

The two of them stared at each other in silence for a full minute. The girl's beauty left Lin Luo momentarily dazed, while the girl herself had just woken from a nightmare and was not yet fully awake.

"Blue girl, I know what you want to say," Zi Ye waved his hand, interrupting Lan Xue's words. "However, I can only assist you up to this point, so for the time being, you should still trust Lin Luo."

Lin Luo nodded, took the form, and began to fill it out rapidly

"Xiaoshuang, I have some matters to attend to outside, I will be back soon," Lin Luo said hurriedly, his tone exceptionally gentle

Awakening, Lin Luo appeared quite embarrassed, while Lan Xue covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She was well aware of Zi Ye's charm; in her view, it was already quite good that Lin Luo did not drool directly.

There is a beautiful woman who calls him "big brother"; Lin Luo naturally does not mind. Of course, he is also aware that the reason Lan Xue has suddenly become much more affectionate towards him is primarily because she hopes he can help her change her fate

Hanging up the phone, Lin Luo no longer hesitated and quickly walked into the Fate Building

Lin Luo glanced at Lan Xue, gritted his teeth, and spoke the truth: "Miss Lan, in the early hours of July 18th, you will be violated by three men"

Miss! Lin Luo's voice rose slightly.

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Lin Luo's expression suddenly changed slightly; from the girl's eyes, he saw something that was about to happen to her, and this event would be a disaster for her

The elevator slowly opened, and Lin Luo walked into the reception hall of the Pearl City Usurper Association. The hall was eerily quiet, and the decor was quite ordinary. Compared to the luxurious exterior, this place appeared somewhat shabby, with only a very plain table.

Lin Luo was taken aback and involuntarily took two steps back. At that moment, the girl finally lifted her head and looked at Lin Luo with a somewhat bewildered expression.

"Blue Girl, do not worry. Although Lin Luo's prophecy has not gone awry, do not forget that we are fate manipulators," Zi Ye said softly. Although she and Lan Xue did not share a particularly close relationship, in the Fate Manipulators Association of Mingzhu City, Lan Xue was one of the few individuals with whom she had a good rapport. Naturally, she would not stand by and watch Lan Xue suffer such misfortune.

Twenty years ago, Destiny City was still an unknown small town, but since the emergence of numerous fate manipulators from there, it gradually developed into one of the most prosperous cities in China, and that small town was named Destiny City.

Miss! Lin Luo's voice rose a little higher, and at the same time, she gently tapped the table with her hand

"Please give me your ID card." The girl did not even lift her head and continued speaking

In the eyes of many fate manipulators, a heavenly-level fate manipulator is merely a myth, for up to this point, even the president of the Fate Manipulator Association, Yang Nitian, has only reached the earthly level, and there is only this one earthly-level fate manipulator.

Isn't it her! Without giving Lin Luo much time to think, Lan Xue's slightly playful voice came again, "There are very few girls as capable as her in the realm of fate manipulators, so the one I admire the most is Miss Ziye. She is young, beautiful, and so talented; she is truly my idol"

I understand. Lin Luo nodded

"Xiaoshuang, I will be home in a quarter of an hour!" After the call was connected, Lin Luo quickly said.

Zi Ye was well aware of her own charm, so she had grown accustomed to any reaction from men upon seeing her. Therefore, she did not feel angry at Lin Luo's dazed expression. Moreover, Lin Luo appeared to be quite likable, with a delicate face and a slightly slender build. Although he lacked a bit of masculinity, overall, he was still quite appealing to girls. At the very least, Zi Ye was quite satisfied with his appearance.

Ah, Miss Ziye, you have arrived?" Lan Xue exclaimed excitedly, rushing towards the door.

Please fill out your information. The girl took a form out of the drawer and handed it to Lin Luo while saying this

Miss Ziye, it is done said Lin Luo hurriedly, secretly smiling wryly to himself, it seems that although this Miss Ziye is stunningly beautiful, her temperament is not very pleasant

"Hurry up, I've been waiting for a long time!" came the girl's complaint from the other end of the phone

Miss Ziye? One of the only three Level 9 Fate Manipulators in Mingzhu City? Lin Luo was slightly taken aback. Although he was not yet a Fate Manipulator, he had a considerable understanding of the profession. There are a total of thirteen levels of Fate Manipulators, with Assistant Fate Manipulator being the lowest rank. Above that, the ranks progress from Level 1 to Level 9. Level 9 Fate Manipulators are quite rare in this profession, reportedly numbering no more than twenty.

Lin Luo, you can definitely help me, right?" After an unknown amount of time, Lan Xue seemed to regain her composure. She looked at Lin Luo and said softly, her beautiful eyes filled with deep anticipation, as she awaited a positive answer from him

The Tower of Destiny is the tallest building in Mingzhu City, consisting of ninety-nine floors, symbolizing the supreme significance of the number nine. Out of respect for the transcendent status of the Fate Manipulators Association, no other buildings in Mingzhu City are allowed to exceed the height of the Tower of Destiny, and in fact, even buildings of the same height as the Tower of Destiny are not permitted.

"By the way, your examiner is Miss Ziye, one of the most renowned fate manipulators in Mingzhu City." Lan Xueyan smiled gently. Logically speaking, her task was already complete; however, perhaps due to boredom and the rare opportunity to engage in conversation with someone, she chose not to leave for the time being

In the assessment room, there was only a table, with several chairs beside it. Ziye and Lin Luo sat opposite each other, while Lan Xue sat to one side

Miss" Lin Luo called out softly

The desolation here is not surprising, as the Ninety-Ninth Floor is primarily prepared for the qualification assessment of Fate Manipulators, and those who undergo the qualification assessment for Fate Manipulators typically appear only once every several days.

"Miss Lan, rest assured, I can help you," Lin Luo gave her a reassuring answer. However, in reality, Lin Luo knew that he did not have complete confidence, after all, this was his first time altering someone else's fate

Miss Ziye, are you saying that what he said is true?" Lan Xue looked at Ziye, stammering as she asked. Just a moment ago, she had hoped that Lin Luo's prophecy was incorrect; however, now hearing Ziye say this, she had already begun to faintly understand that Lin Luo's prophecy was indeed not wrong.

"Miss Ziye, do you want to announce the results in front of Miss Lan?" Lin Luo sighed softly and turned to ask.

Ah..." Lan Xue let out a sharp scream, her face instantly turning pale

Lin Luo looked at the beautiful pair of eyes of Lan Xue, his expression slightly unnatural. In fact, not long ago, when he first met Lan Xue, he had already foreseen the tragic fate that awaited her. Now, he merely wished to confirm it.

"Please don't call me Miss Lan anymore, just call me Lan Xue. Also, I am two months younger than you, so if you don't mind, may I call you Brother Lin?" Lan Xue suddenly smiled sweetly at Lin Luo, and looking at her current demeanor, she seemed to have truly relaxed.

On the table, there is a computer, and a young girl is sleeping with her head resting on the table. Her long black hair covers most of her face, making it difficult for Lin Luo to see her features, but it can be roughly inferred that she is still quite young

"Lin Luo, please wait a moment; your examiner will arrive shortly." The girl spoke in a gentle tone and was very polite to Lin Luo. "By the way, my name is Lan Xue. I hope to receive your guidance in the future."

Understood, thank you, Miss Ziye. Lin Luo had already guessed Ziye's thoughts, so he was not at all surprised to hear about this assessment task

"Very well, come find me again in three days." Ziye stood up and said, "Lan girl, I have other matters to attend to. As for your issues, let Lin Luo assist you with them."

The girl typed rapidly on the computer. A few minutes later, she returned the ID card to Lin Luo, raised her beautiful face, and revealed a slight smile: "Alright, the procedures have been completed, and your identity has been verified without any discrepancies. Please follow me!"

Miss Ziye, I will take my leave now. Lan Xue smiled gently, waved goodbye to Ziye, and turned to prepare to leave

No response

"Brother Luo, the phone is ringing, Brother Luo, the phone is ringing..." A sweet and delicate voice echoed. Upon hearing this voice, Lin Luo finally reacted; it was the ringtone of his mobile phone.

Under the guidance of the girl, Lin Luo arrived outside a house marked with the sign "Assistant Fate Manipulator Examination Room". However, upon entering, Lin Luo was somewhat surprised to find that there was no one inside.

"Wait a moment, Blue Girl, you stay here." Zi Ye called to Lan Xue, a flicker of hidden concern flashing quickly in his eyes

The reason why Ziye is astonished is that she knows there are very few fate manipulators who can foresee destiny by looking into another's eyes, and moreover, the abilities of such fate manipulators are usually more pronounced than those of ordinary ones

Lin Luo could not help but turn his head to look. At that moment, he suddenly felt a suffocating sensation

Yes. Lin Luo nodded slightly, averting his gaze; the girl's beauty made him somewhat hesitant to look directly at her

"Xiaoshuang, I know you will definitely be able to pass the exam," Lin Luo said with a hint of joy in her tone. "Wait for me, I will return as soon as possible"

Lan Xue suddenly became tense; she had a premonition that something bad was about to happen to her.

A few minutes later, the girl took the form and carefully examined the information on it

The confirmed result is consistent with the earlier prediction. In the early hours of July 18, Lan Xue will be assaulted by three men. Subsequently, she attempts suicide by jumping from a building but fortunately does not die. In fact, it should be said that it is unfortunate she did not die, because although she survived, she is left completely paralyzed and unable to care for herself. Such a fate is evidently tragic for a young girl.

The so-called Assistant Fate Manipulator is the lowest level of qualification among Fate Manipulators. At the same time, it is also a stage that every individual aspiring to become a Fate Manipulator must go through since the establishment of the qualification recognition system for Fate Manipulators. The qualification recognition for Fate Manipulators has been in existence for nearly ten years, from its inception to the present.

However, Lin Luo knew that he could not tell the girl about this matter. Although he was not yet a fate manipulator, he had to abide by the code of the fate manipulators, which stated that one must not actively alter anyone's fate unless ordered by the Fate Manipulators Association or commissioned by an approved task from the association. Any violation of this code could result in severe punishment from the Fate Manipulators Association.

Once a Manipulator reaches Level 9, it becomes quite difficult to make further progress. However, difficult does not mean impossible. Higher than a Level 9 Manipulator is the Human-level Manipulator, followed by the Earth-level Manipulator. The highest level of Manipulator, which has yet to be attained by anyone, is the Heaven-level.

Zi Ye quickly walked out. In the assessment room, only Lin Luo and Lan Xue remained. The atmosphere in the room felt somewhat strange. Lan Xue's face was still pale, while Lin Luo appeared quite normal, though he repeatedly opened his mouth only to close it again, as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately did not.

In front of him stood the grand entrance of the Mansion of Destiny, yet Lin Luo was uncertain whether he should enter. He understood that once he stepped through this door, his life would undergo a profound transformation. However, if he chose not to enter, he would be unable to resolve his own dilemmas.

The city of Mingzhu in July is exceptionally hot, with the midday sun almost as if it intends to roast people alive. Under this scorching sun, Lin Luo has already stood motionless for half an hour.

"Brother Luo, there's a call! Brother Luo, there's a call!" The sweet voice rang out again. Lin Luo quickly took out his phone, and upon seeing that familiar number, he felt a slight sense of dread in his heart

Is she really younger and more beautiful than you? Lin Luo secretly murmured to herself. Lan Xue appeared to be around the same age as her, probably seventeen or eighteen, and her beauty surpassed that of the movie stars Lin Luo usually saw on television. Surely, Zi Ye would not be better than her either

Indeed, there exists a kind of beauty that is beyond description. A thought suddenly emerged in Lin Luo's mind: the golden, flowing hair, the tall stature, the long, elegant legs, the full bosom straining against her bodice, the skin as fair as snow, and the perfectly proportioned features that formed her exquisite face. Even though she wore a seemingly formal black suit, it could not conceal her slightly wild aura. The beauty of Lan Xue had already made Lin Luo hesitant to gaze directly at her, but upon seeing Zi Ye, he realized that compared to Zi Ye, Lan Xue seemed merely a firefly under the bright moon.

"But, Miss Ziye, I... I don't have the money to hire a fate manipulator!" Lan Xue said with tears in her eyes. Nowadays, fate manipulators can be said to cater specifically to the wealthy; even hiring a first-level fate manipulator requires tens of thousands, let alone someone like Ziye, a ninth-level fate manipulator.

However, Miss Ziye, what if..." Lan Xue hurriedly wanted to say something. It was evident that she still did not fully trust Lin Luo's abilities, after all, he was not even an assistant fate master at this point

Oh, I haven't seen you before. It seems you are not a fate manipulator yet. So, are you here to take the assistant fate manipulator qualification assessment?" The girl quickly regained her composure and said swiftly after glancing at Lin Luo.

"It is like this, however, you are not an outsider, because you are the medium for the assessment," Zi Ye said softly. The assessment method for the Fate Manipulators is not fixed, but generally, no examiner will directly test the abilities of the candidates. In fact, it is fundamentally impossible to directly test the abilities of a Fate Manipulator; they must rely on a third person to conduct the assessment, and this person is the medium for the assessment. Generally, no examiner will directly test the abilities of the candidates; in fact, it is fundamentally impossible to directly test the abilities of a Fate Manipulator; they must rely on a third person to conduct the assessment, and this person is the medium for the assessment.

"Your name is Lin Luo, right? Can we start the assessment now?" Zi Ye glanced at Lin Luo, who was still in a daze, and said, "I don't have much time left. I'll give you one more minute, or you can come back next time."

As one of the five major branches of the Chinese Fate Manipulators Association, the Mingzhu City Fate Manipulators Association holds a position that is only subordinate to the headquarters of the Fate Manipulators Association. The headquarters is located in the City of Destiny, the birthplace of fate manipulators, and its status is indeed unparalleled.

At this moment, Lin Luo also roughly understood that Zi Ye must have known about this matter for a long time. However, due to the regulations of the Fate Altering Master, she could not actively alter Lan Xue's fate. Now, she was merely using the opportunity of the assessment to leverage his abilities to accomplish this task. In this way, she would not be violating the regulations of the Fate Altering Master

As a young girl walked past and turned to look at him with a strange expression, Lin Luo couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. The ringtone of this phone had often led to him being teased in the past, and it seemed that such days would continue in the future

"Wheel | Conspiracy just wheel | Conspiracy, what infringement, why speak so elegantly?" At this moment, Ziye interrupted Lin Luo with annoyance, "Alright, you have passed the assessment of the ability to foresee fate."

Upon hearing Ziye's words, Lan Xue immediately understood. However, she soon became somewhat uneasy. She had been working at the Fate Manipulator Association for nearly a year, but this was the first time she was serving as a medium for the *Book* assessment.

Generally speaking, the precognitive abilities of fate manipulators must be mediated through certain means. Most fate manipulators require physical contact, whereas Lin Luo's precognitive ability is rather unique; he only needs to see the other person's eyes to foresee the events that are about to occur in their lives

Lin Luo walked to the front of the table, but the girl was still dozing, completely unaware that someone had approached her. Lin Luo hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to speak up

Hmm! The girl responded.

Lan Xue was momentarily taken aback, while Zi Ye let out a soft gasp, appearing somewhat surprised. Upon seeing the questioning look that Lan Xue directed at her, she nodded and said: "Let’s do as Lin Luo suggested"

"What is the little girl Lan talking about again?" A captivating voice came from the doorway

"As long as you understand, the assistant fortune teller is required to possess the ability to foresee fate for at least the next three days. It is currently 1:10 PM on July 15, 2005. Now tell me, what will happen to her at 2:00 AM on July 18, 2005?" Ziye said to Lin Luo while pointing at Lan Xue, and in her eyes, there seemed to be a hint of nervousness.

Without waiting for Lin Luo to respond, Zi Ye turned her head and softly said to Lan Xue: "Lan girl, extend your hand and place it on the table"

"Lin Luo, your assessment task is to alter the fate of Lan Xue. If you succeed, you will qualify as an assistant fate-alterer." Zi Ye did not directly answer Lan Xue's question, but calmly said to Lin Luo, and Lan Xue finally understood that her fate had already been entrusted to the boy before her

The elevator stopped at the ninety-ninth floor. Lin Luoshen took a deep breath; he was about to enter the Pearl City Association of Fate Manipulators, which holds a high status in today's fate manipulation world.

"Hey, handsome, wake up!" At some point, Ziye had already walked in front of Lin Luo, her fair jade-like hand waving in front of his eyes. "You came to participate in the assessment, not to admire beautiful women!"

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There is still no response

Lin Luo, perhaps you are already aware that the assessment for a fate-altering master is divided into two parts. The first part evaluates your ability to foresee fate, while the second part assesses your ability to alter it. As a fate-altering master, one must be able to predict the destinies of others; this is a primary requirement. However, possessing the ability to foresee fate does not necessarily mean one can change the destinies of others. Zi Ye's voice remains as melodious as ever, yet her tone seems somewhat flat, giving the impression of reading from a textbook.

Miss Lan is being polite. Lin Luo appeared somewhat reserved

Lan Xue was about to comply as instructed, but Lin Luo spoke up to stop her: "Miss Lan, there's no need. Just look into my eyes."

"Xiao Shuang, it's me." Lin Luo answered the phone, a peculiar tenderness appearing on his face, as if a beautiful girl in a white dress was smiling at him with an innocent expression.

To become a Fate Alterer, one must first possess the ability to foresee destiny. Only by being able to predict the events that are about to occur in a person's life can one hope to change their fate. Since Lin Luo has come here to undergo the qualification assessment for a Fate Alterer, he naturally possesses this ability