Chapter 59: Chapter 58 Opportunity! This divination, great misfortune!
"What kind of opportunity is Brother talking about?"
Chang Qing asked with a bit of anticipation.
Although he had never seen this Brother, judging by his bold and free demeanor, he should be someone with accomplished cultivation.
He was about to go to the sect for testing soon, and having an opportunity might make joining the sect easier.
"What kind of opportunity does Chang Qing want?"
Su Zian didn’t answer right away but asked with a smile.
He had indeed prepared a grand gift, but if Chang Qing didn’t like it, he could find something else.
"What kind...?"
Chang Qing showed a contemplative expression; he wasn’t a cultivator yet, so he didn’t know what kind of thing he needed.
But among the things he had encountered over the years, what interested him the most...
"A sword!"
Chang Qing affirmed.
"A sword?"
Su Zian laughed aloud upon hearing this and patted Chang Qing’s shoulder,
"I guessed it right; how could a newcomer to the martial world not like swords."
"Coincidentally, the opportunity Brother prepared for you is related to swords!"
Chu Feng, standing aside, twitched the corner of his mouth upon hearing this.
What Su Zian found wasn’t just a sword; it was practically the root of Sword Dao!
"Really?"
Chang Qing looked delighted, "Could it be a complete sword formula with Heart Technique?"
His heart was beating wildly.
Brother Er Niu’s incomplete Sword Technique was already powerful; if it was a complete sword formula, wouldn’t it be ready for cultivation?
"Sword formula?"
Su Zian chuckled.
That could be considered nothing; even a top Celestial Tier sword formula as a first-time meeting gift after twenty years would seem cheap.
"This opportunity is not easy to carry; you’ll understand when you see it."
Su Zian laughed lightly and then turned his gaze to the silent Ling Xuzi.
His gaze was discerning, with a hint of coldness.
Chang Qing was stepping into the world for the first time; he clearly wouldn’t have a Taoist friend, so why was this person by Chang Qing’s side?
It’s not that he was overthinking; the South region has been a bit chaotic lately.
If this person had malicious intentions, it would be better to eliminate him in advance.
"Poor Daoist Ling Xuzi, greetings to the benefactor."
Ling Xuzi remained calm and indifferent, smiling gently when he saw Su Zian’s scrutinizing gaze.
"Ling Xuzi, that’s indeed a great name."
Su Zian raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing this and said with a half-smile:
"The word ’Ling’ is quite profound in Taoism; common people dare not use it as the beginning."
"And the word ’Xing’ represents purity and clarity, the Great Truth returning to simplicity, with extraordinary meaning."
"The final ’Zi’ is even extraordinary; only those with deep Taoist practices or high status can use it."
After a pause, Su Zian looked at Ling Xuzi, his eyes filled with deep meaning:
"It seems the Taoist’s identity is not ordinary; can you enlighten me?"
Su Zian had unconsciously placed his knife beside him.
If this Daoist spoke a single false word, he would directly slaughter him!
"It seems the benefactor is quite familiar with my Taoism, able to deduce so much from just a name."
Ling Xuzi showed no fear on his face, instead lightly praising him and then said:
"But this has a connection with my inheritance; the people in my sect have high status in Taoism."
"When Master took me as a disciple shortly before his end, he bestowed this Taoist title."
Seeing Ling Xuzi speaking eloquently, Su Zian raised his eyebrows, "You have guts, aren’t you afraid?"
He didn’t believe the Daoist couldn’t see his cultivation.
"I divined today, an auspicious sign."
Ling Xuzi maintained his smile, glanced at Chang Qing beside him, and continued:
"Moreover, with a noble benefactor by my side, blessings are apparent while disasters are avoided, why would I fear?"
Chang Qing mentioned the encounter with Ling Xuzi today.
Then, with a wry smile, he said:
"I’m not sure how the trigram was interpreted, but it found I’m his noble benefactor."
"I said the trigram was inaccurate, but the Taoist claimed his divinations had never been wrong."
Chang Qing didn’t believe it, but Su Zian’s gaze towards Ling Xuzi subtly changed.
"High status, skilled in divination, Master took disciple at his end..."
Su Zian murmured in his heart, then narrowed his eyes at Ling Xuzi, transmitting:
"Spirit Yao Dao Sect, Divine Calculation Ling Xuzi, how is he related to you?"
Ling Xuzi showed slight surprise upon hearing this, then chuckled lightly, "He’s my master."
Su Zian’s heart shook slightly.
In this world, the Taoist’s divination arts are supreme, with Spirit Yao Dao Sect at the pinnacle.
Divine calculation by Spirit Yao, only one person per generation, single transmission through generations.
Su Zian didn’t expect this young Taoist before him to be this generation’s Spirit Yao Dao Sect Leader, the current Divine Calculator.
"Chang Qing is the noble person divined in my trigram; I will not only refrain from harming him but will protect his fortune and peace with daily divinations."
"The benefactor needn’t worry."
Ling Xuzi transmitted a calm explanation, realizing that the person before him seemed to greatly value Chang Qing’s safety.
"Haha, then I’ll trouble the Spirit Sect Leader."
Su Zian’s wariness temporarily abated, he replied with a light laugh.
To his knowledge, the Spirit Yao Sect Leader has never been one for heinous deeds.
Moreover, the Divine Calculator performs three divinations daily, with seekers of trigrams as numerous as carp crossing the river.
Following Chang Qing daily not only isn’t bad but a great good.
Thinking this, Su Zian asked Ling Xuzi aloud:
"I wonder if the Taoist still has trigram count left for today?"
"I want to take Chang Qing to Taixu to acquire the opportunity, can it predict fortune or misfortune?"
Su Zian wasn’t truly concerned about predicting anything.
For Chang Qing’s arrival today, he had already arranged a celestial trap at the location of opportunity, expecting no disasters.
He merely wanted to see if Ling Xuzi’s words were genuine.
"How coincidental, there’s still one trigram left."
Ling Xuzi chuckled lightly upon hearing this, took out three copper coins from his bosom, and drew a symbol in the air, chanting softly.
Chang Qing, next to him, curiously mimicked the drawing with his swiftly moving hand.
Unseen, a faint light flashed from his sleeve, disappearing into the ground.
"Forth!"
At that moment, Ling Xuzi uttered softly, and the three copper coins fell with a clink.
Chang Qing and Su Zian looked down, calm expressions on their faces.
Ling Xuzi, witnessing the peculiar arrangement of the three copper coins, showed a slight change in expression,
"Water Heaven Void Trigram, water above and heaven below, yin and yang reversed, an ominous trigram!"
Chang Qing just chuckled and didn’t take it seriously.
But Su Zian’s eyes narrowed slightly.
For Chang Qing’s safety, he had ordered the location of opportunity to be heavily secured, how could it still be ominous?
"Did the Taoist discern correctly?" Su Zian asked calmly.
"I’m sure of it."
Ling Xuzi nodded, "This trigram is exceptionally dangerous, showing signs of bloodshed; many will die."
"Yet water above signifies blessings; upon overcoming calamity, light can be seen, fortune in misfortune."
Su Zian remained silent for a moment, then chuckled, looking at Ling Xuzi,
"If the Taoist is confident, wait for us here; if speaking nonsense, flee for your life."
After saying this, Su Zian turned to Chang Qing and laughed, "Chang Qing, come with me for your opportunity!"
"I want to see who dares stop me today!"
With these words, Su Zian took Chang Qing, stepped into the air, and vanished swiftly.
Fu Bo and Chu Feng also left swiftly, disappearing from sight.
"Seems my noble benefactor’s background is quite strong indeed."
Watching the departing group, Ling Xuzi shook his head and chuckled.
After sighing, he prepared to find a place to meditate and quietly await their return.
However, when he inadvertently glanced down at the spot where Chang Qing had just stood, his calm expression suddenly shifted.
There, a faint Taoist talisman mark was emitting a weak glow!