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Chapter 57: A Great Auspicious Omen! The Lotus Steps Divine Technique!
Chapter 57: A Great Auspicious Omen! The Lotus Steps Divine Technique!
"An opportunity?"
Xuan Qingzi laughed, "It is indeed an opportunity, but this encounter is my opportunity."
He didn't hide his thoughts and spoke plainly, "I once divined the greatest opportunity for me in this Southern Domain."
"According to the divination, the first person I meet on this road today is my benefactor."
"And that person is you."
Su Changqing chuckled and shook his head, "Master, your divination must be off. I'm just a simple villager; how could I be your benefactor?"
"Not so."
Xuan Qingzi didn't look down on Su Changqing, even though he was just a mortal. He smiled and said, "My divination is never wrong."
Xuan Qingzi's words were not heavy, but his confidence was clear.
Su Changqing just shook his head and smiled, but Fubo's expression turned serious.
The young Taoist in front of them had low cultivation, but his divination technique was extraordinary.
Was Su Changqing a benefactor?
Of course!
In this Southern Domain, who could be more noble than the son of the Domain Lord?
"Sir, may I accompany you?" Xuan Qingzi asked with a smile.
"Is that important?"
Hearing the Taoist's concern, Su Changqing asked curiously.
"Of course."
Xuan Qingzi smiled and explained, "In Taoist opportunities, the connection is crucial. My divination technique, however, forces the connection."
"If you agree, this connection will be formed. If you refuse, I will turn and leave."
"Otherwise, a benefactor can also become a calamity."
Fubo's expression grew more serious as he listened.
Although he didn't know which sect the young Taoist belonged to, his background was definitely not simple.
Su Changqing, on the other hand, became more interested, "Since Master is skilled in divination, why not cast a divination for me?"
"I want to join the Little Immortal Sect; can you tell me if it will bring good or bad fortune?"
Xuan Qingzi smiled, "Since you ask, I cannot refuse."
With that, Xuan Qingzi took three copper coins from his robe, placed them in his palm, and drew a symbol in the air with two fingers, muttering incantations,
"Fortune and misfortune are self-invoked, good and evil are repaid as shadows follow the body."
"Seal!"
A hum resonated through the air. The strange symbol Xuan Qingzi drew in the air briefly materialized, then glowed brightly and fell into the three copper coins.
Clatter!
The three copper coins fell to the ground, making a clear sound. Xuan Qingzi looked down and, after a moment, raised an eyebrow in surprise,
"Dryness contains moisture, moisture contains form, all conditions of time, place, and people are favorable."
"This is not just a great auspicious omen. It's like a dragon in shallow waters finally finding its element, ready to stir the seas and turn the skies!"
He looked at Su Changqing with a strange expression and said, "Your journey will bring no danger, and you will likely gain unimaginable benefits."
Su Changqing laughed and shook his head, "Master's words are comforting, but this omen seems too good."
He had no cultivation at all; being accepted as an outer disciple would be a stroke of luck. How could he possibly gain unimaginable benefits?
He had never dared to dream of such things.
However, Fubo's eyes lit up when he heard this. He glanced at Su Changqing.
Su Changqing didn't know, but Fubo did.
The ancient stone carvings used by the Little Immortal Sect to test potential were mysterious ancient treasures.
Any prodigy with extraordinary potential would receive incredible ancient blessings.
But those listed on the stone carvings were the absolute best in the world.
To surpass them, one would need exceptional talent and potential, and even then, it would be a long shot.
"Could Young Master have a chance to compete for a spot on the ancient talent ranking list?"
Fubo's heart raced. He was now fully invested in Su Changqing's success, sharing in his glory and his failures.
...
"Ha, if it's not accurate, it's not accurate. Perhaps my divination was wrong."
Xuan Qingzi smiled but didn’t argue, his gaze on Su Changqing now different.
He said, "How could my benefactor be just an ordinary mortal?"
"The night is late, let’s talk as we walk."
Su Changqing smiled and nodded, not refusing Xuan Qingzi’s company.
He had a good impression of Taoism, and more importantly, the talisman Xuan Qingzi had drawn was very familiar to him.
The two of them, now three, hurried toward the nearby temple under the moonlight.
"Are you a cultivator, Daoist?"
On the way, Su Changqing, recalling the earlier scene, asked.
"By good fortune, I found a master and have been practicing for over three years," Xuan Qingzi replied with a smile.
"You have great fortune, Daoist."
After expressing his admiration, Su Changqing continued, "I noticed the talisman you drew earlier was quite mysterious. I happened to see some similar characters not long ago. Do you recognize them?"
With that, Su Changqing dipped his fingers in water and, like a dragon dancing, wrote several intricate and profound characters inside the carriage.
These characters were the special ones that had appeared after the Eight Treasures Compass’s strange transformation.
However, Su Changqing didn’t finish writing them. Although the Daoist didn’t seem malicious, it was their first meeting, and he needed to be cautious.
"Hmm? It’s somewhat similar to Daoist talismans, but with subtle differences. It seems to be an ancient script from the Western Regions."
Xuan Qingzi’s face showed interest as he examined the characters closely.
After a moment, a look of surprise crossed his eyes, and he slowly said, "Although there are some differences, they’re not hard to recognize. These characters read, 'Lotus-Step Divine Footsteps.'"
With that, Xuan Qingzi looked up and gave Su Changqing a deep, meaningful glance.
"According to my knowledge, 'Lotus-Step Divine Footsteps' is an ancient Buddhist supreme secret technique."
"But I don’t know why it hasn’t been passed down, even within Buddhism."
Hearing this, Su Changqing was shocked. He hadn’t expected that the compass his father had found would have such a significant origin.
But after the initial shock, he felt excited.
A supreme secret technique of Buddhism. After the compass’s transformation, many more characters had appeared. Could they be cultivation methods?
However, Su Changqing’s brow furrowed. He did have the scriptures, but he couldn’t recognize them.
Should he ask the Daoist for help one by one? That would expose the secret technique.
Xuan Qingzi seemed to sense Su Changqing’s dilemma and chuckled, "Would you like to learn the Daoist script?"
"Ancient Buddhism and Daoism were originally one. Although the characters may differ slightly, their meanings are the same, and their origins are the same."
Su Changqing was taken aback and then asked, puzzled, "You’re willing to teach me the Daoist script?"
"But I’m not a disciple of Daoism, and we’ve only just met. Why are you helping me so much?"
Xuan Qingzi smiled and said, "Daoism values the connection of fate. You and I have a connection, and that’s enough."
"Moreover, the good deeds I do today will eventually bear good fruit and return to me. You don’t need to feel indebted."
"Every action and every reaction is determined by heaven."
Su Changqing pondered these words, feeling that they contained profound truths that were thought-provoking.
"Master, we’ve arrived at the temple."
Fubai’s sudden voice broke Su Changqing’s reverie.
He looked at Xuan Qingzi and smiled, "Daoist, let’s go inside the temple and talk further."
Xuan Qingzi nodded with a smile, and the two of them got out of the carriage and approached the dilapidated temple entrance.
However, it seemed the temple was already occupied. The bright flames inside dispelled the surrounding darkness.
Su Changqing focused his gaze.
Inside the ruined temple, a young man in dark robes was casually stirring the flames with a sheathed longsword.
As Su Changqing stepped into the temple, the young man turned his head. Upon seeing the newcomers, a warm smile appeared on his stern face.
"You’re here."
(End of Chapter)
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