Chapter 43: Revised - 28 【Malicious and Vicious】
Chapter 28 [Sinister and Vicious]
Chen Yan lay on the ground for a full ten minutes before he regained his breath and slowly sat up.
As for the curse tracking technique that found the real culprit, including Port City, Lu Sisi’s Eight Characters, and Life Chart, these were temporarily set aside by Chen Yan.
After all...
Other people’s affairs, where can they be more important than one’s own?
The first thing he did was lift the thumb wearing the ring and bring it to his eyes for a close inspection.
In the process of casting the spell earlier, the paper doll used in the curse tracking technique consumed a lot of energy. Although he was clearly unable to sustain it, at the crucial moment, a burst of pure Primordial Qi suddenly emerged from the ring, supporting him to continue casting the spell.
And as soon as the spell was completed, the Primordial Qi immediately disappeared, restoring the ring to its original state.
Chen Yan narrowed his eyes, contemplating.
This item left by the old lady is indeed a treasure.
But... you left the item with me, couldn’t you at least leave some instructions on how to use it!!
Chen Yan sat cross-legged, activated the Primordial Qi Transport Technique, and began to gradually gather Primordial Qi into his body. Then, he attempted once again to infuse the gathered Primordial Qi into the ring.
The ring remained as before, accepting the Primordial Qi he infused.
It seemed like an endless abyss, capable of absorbing any amount of Primordial Qi.
Chen Yan continued to sit on the ground and tried repeatedly for nearly an hour, yet he still couldn’t find any clue.
After more than an hour, Chen Yan’s legs were numb from sitting. Knowing that continued attempts wouldn’t yield results, he slowly got up from the ground, stretching and moving his limbs.
With a hint of reluctance, he cautiously resecured the ring on his thumb.
Only then did he free his mind and his gaze drifted to the paper doll on the floor that had the Eight Characters written on it.
During the spell, the paper doll floated and walked in the air, and once the spell ended, it fell to the ground.
Chen Yan walked over, picked up the paper doll, examined it, then casually shook it and silently recited a spell. The paper doll slowly burned in his hand until it turned to ashes and disappeared.
"Since I’ve intervened, I should follow through."
Chen Yan collected his thoughts and returned to the workbench to sit down.
Recalling the details of the spell just performed, he calculated a few clues.
It’s not accurate to say one cannot have two different Life Charts.
People can actually have different Life Charts, for example, one’s original Life Chart was poor, but later encountered some miraculous event or met a benefactor, thus changing their Life Chart...
However, a person cannot have [simultaneously] possess two Life Charts!
So, there must be a twist to Lu Sisi’s situation.
A person cannot be [simultaneously] blessed and possess a Seven Extremes Life Chart.
The paper doll made with Lu Sisi’s blood and hair cannot be faked!
It must have been guided by Lu Sisi’s Primordial Spirit!
As for the paper doll with the Eight Characters written on it...
The Eight Characters were told to Chen Yan directly by Lu Sisi. The girl’s personality would not lie, so she did not deceive him.
But these Eight Characters... were given to her by a master from Port City when she was young.
Could these provided birth details be false?
No, not likely. Lu Sisi told Chen Yan her birthday, year, month, day, and hour clearly.
The girl’s birth time and date were clearly stated.
Chen Yan calculated these details himself.
The Eight Characters were correct!
So the Eight Characters were genuine.
These Eight Characters represent a Life Chart of blessings, a life of smooth sailing, prosperous financial and career success, and a peaceful home with many descendants—an upper-level fortune, though not the highest.
The highest level fortune must be one that holds high positions or vast wealth.
Above this would be an emperor’s life chart, which is out of common range.
Even the best fortunate life charts may not be perfect; just as the moon waxes and wanes, a person’s life chart cannot be perfectly balanced.
If one area is exceptionally good, there will necessarily be other areas that are not as perfect.
Therefore, even the best fortunate life charts may come with some issues—not to go into details.
But in Chen Yan’s view, Lu Sisi’s upper-level blessed life chart is the best.
It is not the highest tier of fortune, but it is sufficient for enjoyment without negatively impacting other areas of fate, resembling a small polygon.
It is truly the best kind of fortunate carefree life.
How did such a good fortunate carefree life suddenly turn into the Seven Extremes Life Chart?
Chen Yan scoffed.
The Eight Characters were provided by a master from Port City.
The Seven Extremes Life Chart was also calculated by a master from Port City.
The fortune was termed as Seven Absolute Deaths.
Moreover, his curse tracking technique revealed that the Eight Characters that should belong to Lu Sisi, were associated with someone in Port City.
"Stealing fate, swapping life charts?"
Chen Yan felt a chill down his spine. Such methods are indeed sinister and vicious.
That master in Port City who termed the girl’s blessed Eight Characters as a Seven Extremes Life Chart must have issues!
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Lu Sisi had already returned to school.
It was her first semester of freshman year, and with the winter break approaching, all courses were having exams, leaving few people in the dormitory.
At this time, whether top students or underachievers, everyone was working hard in the school library.
Top students went without saying.
Underachievers were also cramming like there was no tomorrow.
When Lu Sisi returned to the dormitory, it was empty. She put down her things and first washed her face.
Looking at the abrasion on her forehead in the mirror, the girl felt a bit worried: Would it leave a scar?
But then she laughed at herself.
With her current fate, what difference would a scar on her face make? Is she planning to find a boyfriend or something?
How could that be possible?
When she first started her freshman year, Lu Sisi’s clean and pretty appearance combined with her cute rabbit-like demeanor attracted quite a few boys.
Several boys showed interest, even during military training, boys would come to care for her, seniors would bring her drinks, actively pursue her, and even publicly offered flowers at the end of the training.
But then, the boy who showed care and concern towards her fell during practice due to heatstroke the next day, hitting his head and suffering a concussion, staying in bed for days.
The senior who gifted her water sprained his knee playing basketball, tearing his meniscus, then was seen walking with crutches for two whole months afterwards.
Scared, Lu Sisi distanced herself from people, avoiding boys altogether. Rumors soon spread among classmates about her cold nature, unwelcoming demeanor.
Boys gradually stopped approaching her.
Even the girls in her dorm... despite not being hostile, were distant.
Not out of maliciousness: If you avoid me, why would I stick around you?
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Lu Sisi carefully tidied her hair in the mirror, applied medicine to the wound on her forehead, and covered it with gauze.
Looking down at the bag with the yellow paper talisman inside, Lu Sisi felt a sudden impulse.
That Chen Yan... although strange, seems to indeed possess some peculiar abilities.
Besides, I’ve already paid him.
Why not give it a try?
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Candles were available in the dorm, bought last month during a power outage. Her dormmates mocked her for it: Who buys candles nowadays?
Don’t smartphones all have flashlight functions?
But Lu Sisi didn’t retort—You haven’t experienced a power outage with your phones dead too.
Lu Sisi took out a candle and lit it, recalling Chen Yan’s instructions on how to operate the talisman.
Right fist clenched, forefinger and middle finger extended and clasping the yellow talisman, bringing it close to the flame...
Whoosh!!
Lu Sisi was startled!
Who knows what materials were used to make this yellow paper talisman? It burned instantly when it touched the flame!
Frightened, she released the talisman, staring wide-eyed at the remaining wisp of smoke.
Unconsciously, she inhaled the smoke through her nose...
Achoo!!
Lu Sisi sneezed.
Suddenly, she felt a tremor, her entire body shivering for a moment.
Yet... there was a warm, comforting sensation.
"So, that’s... finished?"
Lu Sisi, somewhat confused, put away her things and checked the time. Realizing it was time for dinner.
Cautiously she took her bag, inspected her meal card, and carefully checked the windows and doors of the dorm, ensuring water taps and light switches were off.
Descending the stairs slowly, step by step, watching her feet closely.
Just as she exited the dormitory, a cold wind blew by, making Lu Sisi instinctively tilt her head.
Plop!
A spot of white filth appeared on the ground beside her.
Lu Sisi: "..."
Bird droppings?
Lu Sisi looked at the tree branches above and then at the bird droppings on the ground.
If she hadn’t tilted her head...
This would’ve landed on my clothes, right?
Hey?
The girl’s eyes gleamed suddenly!
Does this count as... luck?
Eighteen years of life, this was the first time she encountered such a "lucky" event.
With a hint of excitement and curiosity, mostly mixed with unknown expectation, Lu Sisi walked toward the school cafeteria.
Along the way, head lowered, walking for tens of meters...
She spotted a small, square, black object.
Upon closer inspection.
A wallet?
Lu Sisi’s eyes widened. She looked around, then bent down to pick it up.
"Whose wallet is this? Who lost their wallet?" Lu Sisi called out softly, lifting it up.
Although timid, her voice didn’t managed to attract much attention; few were passing by.
Lu Sisi hesitated, then opened the wallet. Finding two bank cards and an ID card...
Nothing more.
No cash—few people carry cash these days.
Even wallets are hardly used by young people anymore.
The ID photo depicted a kindly old lady, whose face was familiar to Lu Sisi, and her name even more so.
"Professor Zhao?"
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