kingnovel Chapter 836 Following Heaven's Will Lead to Success
Chapter 836 Following Heaven's Will Lead to Success
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If Tao Du had known how to use the clone technique back then, he wouldn't have been trapped on the mountaintop by everyone's grand formation; he would have been running wild all over the mountains long ago.
Xu Ning mentally complained, but he was quite concerned about what Liu Su said about the presence of the Little Vine People wherever there was a disease.
"How do you know that wherever there are Little Vine People, there are people who get sick?"
Liu Su laughed and said, "Only you, Brother Xu Ning, who just got back, don't know yet. This matter has spread all over Liyue Harbor."
"Do you know the old man of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce? His slender gold calligraphy is unparalleled in Liyue! He's nearly a hundred years old, and his health is still excellent. But he suddenly fell ill a while ago. It's said that a strange vine figure was found under his bed, with a Five Ghosts Moving Talisman pasted on it. That evil thing has taken away all the old man's wealth, fortune, and vitality..."
Xu Ning listened silently as Liu Su continued her rambling.
This storyteller's mouth is as unreliable as a broken keyboard used to write a novel; I must have been out of my mind to actually try to get some information from him.
Instead of wasting time on this, you might as well just ask the big shot next to you.
However, when Xu Ning turned to look at Zhong Li, he found that the Emperor was listening intently to Liu Su's ramblings and even offering his own comments.
"Given the size and strength of the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild, it's highly unlikely that they would give someone the opportunity to cast a curse around them so easily. Moreover, I've never seen any magic that can control the Five Ghosts in Liyue. So, that vine figure was most likely prepared to pray for the old man and ward off disasters."
"As for methods of warding off disasters and praying for blessings, Liyue has only passed them down through a few generations. The old patriarch of the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild came from Shenyu Valley with his elders, and his ancestral home is still there. So it's not hard to guess that the method of using the vine people is the strange technique of the Lan Clan of Shenyu Valley."
Xu Ning wasn't as familiar with this Lan Clan as the Emperor, so he asked a question.
Zhongli simply said, "A descendant of the Myriad Manifestations Wind Spirit Official."
Upon hearing the name "Wanxiang Fengjiao Lingguan", Xu Ning immediately remembered it.
A mysterious young man, skilled in divination using the art of wind and horn, often argued with a swallow with a tuft of white feathers, constantly claiming that bird divination was not as accurate as his own wind and horn divination. Several times, their arguments even nearly escalated into physical fights.
"So, the descendants of the Lan clan in Shenyu Valley have also entered Liyue Harbor. They probably discovered the origin of those illnesses before us, so they spread the vine people with talismans out in advance, which caused this misunderstanding."
After listening to Xu Ning's analysis, Zhong Li nodded in affirmation.
"That's mostly true."
"No way, sigh!" Liu Su was greatly disappointed. "If this is the truth, then this part of my story isn't shocking enough, and even the hidden suspense is gone."
"Externally, demons are making a comeback; internally, families are engaged in open and covert struggles; mysterious and wondrous arts are rampant among the Five Ghosts; and the fate of Grandmaster Feiyun remains unknown..."
If you really say that, Xingqiu's family will beat you to death. Old Liu, are you willing to risk your life just to prove a point with Tian Tiezui?
Xu Ning shook his head, unsure of what to say, but Zhong Li kindly offered a word of advice.
"If you really say that, I'm afraid someone will soon see through your rhetoric."
Zhongli slowly drank half a cup of wine. “The magical talismans of the Lan Clan of Chenyu Valley are derived from the Four Ancient Demon-Subduing Seals and are the most righteous. Recently, it’s fashionable in Liyue to exchange auspicious coins, and the patterns on those coins are engraved with the patterns of the various ancient demon-subduing seals. By comparing the two, you will naturally know that the vine-man is not an evil creature. At that time, your plot will probably have to be greatly changed.”
Liu Su pondered for a moment, "That's true, I really need to think about how to change it."
Ignoring the pensive Liu Su, Xu Ning directly asked the Emperor, "It seems that at least two parties have already taken action regarding this 'death energy invasion.' The Lan Clan of Shenyu Valley is one party, using vine-like figures to absorb death energy and protect people from disaster. The other party facilitated the custom of exchanging auspicious coins, which should also be for this purpose. Did these actions come from the Hall of Rebirth?"
Zhongli made no attempt to hide anything and nodded, "Yes."
"So, is Master Hu's repeated trips to Wuwang Slope precisely to resolve this root cause of the illness? Can she really do it all on her own..."
In response to Xu Ning's concerns, Zhong Li smiled and said, "The Hall of Rebirth is responsible for balancing life and death in Liyue, and the Hall Master is very capable, so there is no need to worry. Otherwise, I would not be here enjoying tea and listening to the opera in peace."
You're just being lazy! Of course, Xu Ning could only say this to himself.
But to be honest, if the Emperor suddenly became diligent, the entire Teyvat continent would probably be on edge.
Moreover, Xu Ning noticed the strange word the Emperor used to describe Hu Tao: "possesses great potential."
"What does it mean?"
Zhongli sighed slightly, revealing a rare hint of disdain. "You really should read more books. It's unbelievable that you dared to call yourself a member of the Lianshan lineage back then."
Xu Ning's old face flushed slightly. Back then, those guys all had such arrogant names. The three mortals even called themselves the Three Hermits of Gui Cang. Since they were Gui Cang, what's wrong with me being called Lian Shan?
As for what the Lianshan Secret Technique looks like, how would he know?
But now it really sounds like hearing some embarrassing revelation from someone's teenage years, making you want to puncture your eardrums.
"The so-called Gui Mei tends towards Wu Wang, Wu Wang tends towards Tong Ren, and Tong Ren tends towards Da You. This is the principle of change. 'Da You' has Qian below and Li above, fire in the sky, illuminating all things. By following the heavens and the times, great things can be accomplished. Master Hu was born with the fire element, which is exactly in line with the Da You hexagram. These small matters can naturally be easily accomplished."
Zhongli finished the wine in his cup and did not ask Xu Ning to refill it.
"...Moreover, even what you do, if done in accordance with this principle of change, will naturally go smoothly and everything will be accomplished."
Your Majesty, do you realize that all you're missing right now is a small banner proclaiming "The Iron-Willed Predictor"?
Xu Ning, who couldn't understand a word, said with embarrassment, "I will definitely study it carefully when I get back. However, I should also go and check on Hall Master Hu. Although he should be fine, I am also a Liyue person, and I can't just keep hoping for good news from Hall Master Hu."
The Emperor nodded, "That is indeed the case."
As he spoke, the Emperor actually took out a coin from his pocket.
Xu Ning was immediately shocked upon seeing this.
Did the Emperor take money with him when he went out? Does the Emperor have to pay for his own tea now?
No, no, no, I need to reflect on this quickly. Have I lost the right to pay for His Majesty the Emperor?
Wouldn't I be in grave danger then?
"How could such a small amount of money for tea possibly be of yours..."
Xu Ning quickly shook the gourd and poured out the money, determined to settle the tea bill today no matter what.
Unexpectedly, Zhongli handed over the coin directly.
"Since you're going anyway, here's a lucky charm for you. It might help ease your worries if you encounter any troubles."
Xu Ning breathed a sigh of relief, which startled me. It turned out to be auspicious money.
Liu Su, who had been standing there in a daze, suddenly seemed to wake up and came over, exclaiming, "Wow, Brother Zhongli, this coin of yours seems to be quite extraordinary!"