Chapter 5: The Way of Heaven is Unpredictable, Yet it Favors the Good.

"Senior brother, you can rest assured, I know my limits." Seeing the expression on Zhang Sanfeng's face, Lin Bai smiled and offered some words of comfort

The air beside the Taoist temple was almost stagnant. Although both individuals had correctly guessed each other's questions, Chen Qiling took a considerable amount of time to arrive at a conclusion through various calculations and considerations, while Lin Bai only pondered for a moment before arriving at his answer, which was also much more detailed than Chen's. In comparison, the distinction between the two was immediately apparent

Although it is said that understanding one method leads to understanding all methods, using physiognomy to deduce the background of a person who has grown up in a completely unfamiliar country and culture is indeed quite troublesome

Reason

After three days of disputes between the two disciples, they failed to reach a unified stance. In the end, Li Tianyuan, utilizing his position as the leader of the Tianxiang Sect, expelled Chen Qiling. From that point on, Chen Qiling began to operate independently.

As Chen Qiling was about to burst into the main hall, Zhang Sanfeng, lying in the drainage ditch on the side of the Taoist temple, was filled with rage and struggled desperately to rise. Chen Qiling glanced at Zhang Sanfeng, and his smile became even more unrestrained. Just as he was about to step into the main hall, a hand suddenly reached out from inside the door and pushed him back out.

Lin Bai is not comparable to Zhang Sanfeng; he has been influenced by the old Taoist since childhood, learning the wrong ways. Moreover, after several years of wandering in the martial world, he has seen everything. Compared to the sharp-tongued Chen Qiling, he truly chose the wrong person.

You and I are both practitioners of divination. Using the methods of those coarse individuals to resolve matters seems to have lost the ancestral etiquette. Why not exchange our insights on the I Ching? Whoever wins shall claim the treasure!

"A person who should have died long ago insists on defying fate and delaying the inevitable. This has already violated the rules of our Tianxiang Sect, and such a person is not worth mourning for," Chen Qiling said with a cold smile as he looked at Zhang Sanfeng.

"Alright, I will wager with you today. I say that this child's parents are divorced," Lin Bai said, glancing at the young herdsman on the hillside.

Chen Qiling glared at Lin Bai, gritting his teeth and then sneering: "Li Tianyuan, that old bull-nose, does not listen to me. Just look at the current state of the Tianxiang Sect; it is nothing but a pile of rotten wood. Decades ago, it was this dilapidated courtyard, and decades later, it is still this same dilapidated courtyard. What diviners do is essentially to reveal the secrets of heaven. The secrets of heaven can be given to anyone; as long as someone pays, does it matter whether they are good people or not"

"Alright, let's take a gamble!" Chen Qiling said with a cold smile

My master has just passed away, and you, Master Uncle, are being excessively unreasonable!" Zhang Sanfeng exclaimed sternly at Chen Qiling before him

The two mountains are stacked together, one mountain represents one person. Since the two mountains are separated, it indicates that his parents have already parted ways, which naturally means they are divorced. Moreover, if I am not mistaken, the child's parents must have divorced four years ago, as he is separated from us by four households. Furthermore, based on the orientation, he is standing in the position of Si, which undoubtedly confirms it was four years ago

The way of heaven is unpredictable, often favoring the virtuous. You have long since committed your wrongdoings, yet you still wish to seize the legacy of my Tianxiang Sect. Do you not find this amusing?

Reason

Seeing the expression on Lin Bai's face, Chen Qiling was already certain that he was not mistaken. After a burst of unrestrained laughter, he looked at Lin Bai, who had a gloomy expression, and slowly said: "Kid, now it's your turn. You are too familiar with the matters in this village, and I cannot allow you to deduce them. The only outsider here is Jerry; why don't you try to deduce Jerry's family instead?"

Uncertain of the reason, upon hearing Lin Bai's words, Chen Qiling felt a sudden tremor in his heart, as if he had encountered a ferocious beast in the mountains. Moreover, the confident demeanor was strikingly similar to that of Li Tianyuan, who had once expelled him from the sect, instilling a sense of reverence within him

Chen Qiling is of short stature, with sparse hair styled in a pompadour. He wears a gold chain around his neck, about the thickness of a pinky finger. He appears to be the type who, after suddenly acquiring wealth, is eager to flaunt his status, yet this only serves to highlight his nouveau riche identity, making him seem rather ridiculous.

As for the matter concerning the man who was murdered, I believe you should be more aware of the reasons than I am. This Jerry is not just an orphan; he is likely also a mother complex individual, isn't he?" Lin Bai touched his nose and said淡淡道.

Lin Bai felt a slight sense of lamentation; the inheritance of the Tianxiang Sect was indeed extraordinary. Even this traitor, who had been expelled from the sect, possessed some genuine skills.

"Master Uncle, you cannot enter. The secret treasure has already been passed on to Junior Brother. Even if you go in, it is too late!" Seeing Chen Qiling rush into the main hall, Zhang Sanfeng stepped forward to block him. However, Zhang Sanfeng was slender and not young anymore, and he was kicked in the stomach by Chen Qiling, sending him tumbling into the nearby drainage ditch.

Chen Qiling's complexion turned completely pale; Lin Bai's words were indeed without any error. However, regarding the matter of the Oedipus complex, he truly had no knowledge of it

Chen Qiling and Li Tianyuan initially had a dispute regarding the question of how to engage with the world. Chen Qiling stated that engaging with the world means making money; with money, one can have a better path and attract more people to pay their respects.

Young one, I have defeated you without honor. I will give you another chance; if you hand over the treasured inheritance of the Tianxiang Sect right now, I may still choose to forgive you. However, if you continue to be so stubborn and unrepentant, I will set both of you and this dilapidated temple ablaze!

"You little brat, sharp-tongued and cunning, what is there for me to say to you? Hand over the treasure now, and I will let you and your senior brother off the hook today!" Chen Qiling's expression darkened, and he no longer engaged with Lin Bai, instead waving his hand to signal the two bodyguards behind him to come forward and deal with the two.

The position of this old fellow stands in the Daoist temple at https://wwwhetushucomcom, which corresponds to the Qian position. He inherently possesses a fierce aura, and is prone to misfortune, thus he is undoubtedly an orphan. As for the matter concerning his mother, just now he stepped on and broke a wild grass; breaking it was one thing, but he deliberately stepped on it again. The grass was severed, indicating early circumstances, hence he was born out of wedlock.

Chen Qiling heard Jerry's words and wore a bitter smile. How could this yellow-haired kid possibly understand the profound depth of Huaxia's divination culture? Moreover, he didn't even consider the current situation; how could he possibly reveal his background to Lin Bai? With well-developed limbs and a simple mind, this description perfectly fits this group of yellow-haired individuals.

"Master Uncle, I do not see any Master Uncle here, only a wild dog that bites indiscriminately. Furthermore, I am the newly appointed sect master of the Tianxiang Sect; even if you are still my master's junior brother, you should still pay your respects to me!" Lin Bai replied coldly

You... you are disrespectful to your elders. I am your master's uncle, and you dare to speak to me like this? Kneel down and apologize at once!" Chen Qiling was pushed by Lin Bai, stumbling and nearly falling. After standing upright, he glared at Lin Bai and shouted sternly.

As soon as Chen Qiling spoke these words, Zhang Sanfeng, who was beside him, became anxious. He was unaware of Lin Bai's remarkable ability to make definitive judgments. His thoughts were similar to those of Chen Qiling, but he questioned what capabilities a young person of such a tender age could possibly possess

Lin Bai was somewhat surprised, as it seemed that this old fellow indeed had some real skills. The child herding cattle on the opposite mountain is named Wang Xiao; his parents divorced four years ago due to deficiencies in their nightlife.

"Where did the wild dog come from, breaking free from its chain, to howl and bite people all over our Tianxiang Sect!" Lin Bai glanced at the gold necklace around Chen Qiling's neck and said with cold sarcasm

With a clenched jaw, Chen Qiling said with hatred in his voice

Seeing Zhang Sanfeng in this manner, Chen Qiling smiled slightly. In his eyes, someone as young as Lin Bai probably wouldn't even be able to recite a complete copy of "The Ma Yi Divine Perspective" from memory, and daring to challenge him was purely an act of seeking death

"For the sake of our master, I will address you as 'Shishu' once more, and I advise you again: we are both disciples of the Tianxiang Sect. The first line of our entry mantra states, 'The way of heaven is unpredictable, yet it favors the virtuous.' I hope you will take this to heart." Lin Bai's gaze grew increasingly cold, causing Chen Qiling, who was watching from the side, to feel even more uneasy, with a layer of cold sweat breaking out on his skin.

Upon hearing Chen Qiling's words, Jerry took off his sunglasses, revealing that he was actually an old Russian man with a pair of blue eyes. Chen Qiling had posed a difficult problem for Lin Bai; although physiognomy is remarkable, it has a certain specificity and is rooted in Chinese culture.

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Bai said in a deep voice: "This old Russian is an orphan. His mother got involved with someone else and then gave birth to him, without a father. His mother was impulsive and strong-willed, and later she found a man, but that man's life was likely lost at the hands of this Jerry!"

Struggling to rise, Zhang Sanfeng let out a cry of despair, thinking to himself that this time the inheritance of the Tianxiang Sect was likely to fall into the hands of Chen Qiling, a traitor of the sect. His gaze towards Lin Bai also carried a hint of bitterness.

Chen Qiling extended his hand to calculate for a moment, even walking to the front of the Taoist temple to observe the direction. He bent down and assumed a posture similar to that of an old man pushing a cart, studying the young herdsman on the opposite mountain for a while, before slowly speaking

Chen, I have told you not to share my secrets with others

Since we are going to gamble, let us do it decisively. How about we bet on the family of that boy herding cattle on the opposite mountain?" After recalling his memories, Lin Bai surveyed the area around the temple and pointed to a boy herding cattle on the mountain directly opposite the temple, speaking sternly.

A good dog does not block the way. It seems that not only is your master lacking, but the disciple he has taught is equally unimpressive!" Chen Qiling said with a cold smile, looking at Zhang Sanfeng, who was leaning to one side.

Over the years, hetushu.com has been engaged in fortune-telling and divination, charging exorbitant fees for each reading, without ever inquiring into the moral implications of events. During this time, a considerable fortune has been amassed. However, the hatred towards Li Tianyuan has intensified alongside the accumulation of wealth, especially after learning of Li Tianyuan's impending death, prompting a direct assault on Maoshan to seize the position of the sect leader of the Tianxiang School and its secret treasures.

Lin Bai cast a glance at Jerry, furrowing his brow in contemplation. Just now, Lin Bai had observed Jerry's features, and from his appearance, it was evident that this young man was not to be trifled with; he likely had blood on his hands, exuding an aura of malevolence.

Li Tianyuan believes that revealing heavenly secrets is inherently a wrongdoing, and therefore, one should use these secrets for virtuous deeds. This can offset some sins and accumulate merit for oneself. As for money, it is not considered important.

"Disciple, you must not! The treasure is the most important thing of our Tianxiang Sect. You should leave quickly; I will hold them off for you!" Zhang Sanfeng, seeing Lin Bai about to duel with Chen Qiling, felt a pang of despair in his heart. He struggled to rise and intended to block the two approaching bodyguards.

As soon as Lin Bai's last words fell, Jerry's expression changed instantly, turning pale, with a hint of a sinister smile at the corners of his mouth, as he coldly stared at Chen Qiling beside him

This matter was once a topic of great intrigue in the village, and from that time on, Wang Xiao's father could no longer hold his head high while walking. However, although the events from four years ago were sensational, they had long been forgotten by everyone. Yet, it is truly remarkable that Chen Qiling was able to deduce this through the external factors related to Wang Xiao's position.

Clinging to the last glimmer of hope in his heart, Chen Qiling nervously glanced at Jerry beside him. The Russian's skin was already pale, and now it looked frighteningly white. His lips were moving more vigorously, and without him having to say a word, it was clear that Lin Bai's words were not false.

Young man, do you know what it means to be a good person? If you donate money to a temple or a Daoist shrine, you are considered a good person. But where does the money come from? You can only find ways to earn it. If you earn money, you are a good person; if you do not earn money, you are a bad person