I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon-Chapter 948 - 353: The Empress Becomes a Bodyguard?! Chen Mo the Fortune-Telling Master!
You can only come to him every now and then to seek advice, and over time, the favor owed becomes increasingly substantial.
Bestowing kindness and expecting returns, extending the line to catch a big fish, this is indeed something that old fox can pull off!
Facing Chu Yanli’s disdainful gaze, Qi Chengze knew his little thoughts had been seen through, his expression slightly awkward, he spoke up, "The ’True Interpretation of World Observation’ encompasses the five arts of Taoism, it’s quite complex, it’s normal for Mr. Chen not to understand it."
"Though you and I are not master and disciple, I wouldn’t withhold knowledge; there is nothing that I wouldn’t say or explain.
If he still can’t see the relationship between the two, then his decades at court would have been for nothing!
To pose in such a manner is naturally also to show off to Chu Yanli.
"This kid is not only fond of Ling Ningzhi but also hooked up with the Princess?"
"This is utterly beyond the bounds..."
Chen Mo originally intended to probe indirectly, to see how much Qi Chengze knew about the events of that year, but it seems there is no chance now.
He could only speak seriously, "It’s not that I don’t understand, it’s just that I’ve run into some problems in practical application."
"Practical application?"
Qi Chengze shook his head secretly.
He is more than aware of how profound the ’True Interpretation of World Observation’ is, without guidance, it’s likely that the summary alone would be incomprehensible, let alone practical application!
However, considering Chen Mo’s young age, arrogance, and especially in front of the Princess, it’s only normal for him not to admit it, so he didn’t expose him on the spot.
"If there is anything unclear, Chen Qianhu, feel free to speak."
"Thank you for the guidance."
Chen Mo deliberated for a moment, then said, "It’s mainly about the combination of appearances, circumstances, and hexagrams. I’m trying to filter useful information from the endless variables to deduce future trends, but the results always differ significantly from reality."
"..."
Are you puffing up just because someone praised you?
Just learned a few terms and now here pretending to be a master of divination?
Qi Chengze raised his eyebrows slightly, waving his hand, clouds gathered around forming a bright mirror, reflecting the scenes of the city below, pedestrians bustling like ants.
As the view zoomed in, it locked onto a vendor.
The man stood by the street, hawking freshly baked pies.
"Since we’ve mentioned it, let’s give it a try," Qi Chengze asked, "How many pies do you think he can sell in the next fifteen minutes? Just give a rough range."
Though he was somewhat displeased with Chen Mo’s ignorant pretension, he still saved face for the other, never demanded an exact number, just an approximation would suffice.
Yet, Chen Mo didn’t "appreciate" this, after observing for a while, said, "Five pies."
?
Qi Chengze was stunned.
The number Chen Mo stated was exactly the same as the results he saw!
Guessed so accurately?
"Then tell me, who are they sold to?" Qi Chengze chased after.
Silver light flashed in Chen Mo’s eyes, he said, "A thirty-year-old woman bought two, a worker from the opposite mansion bought two, and a five-year-old girl bought one, but..."
"But what?"
"The little girl ultimately ends up with the worker’s pie, that worker is truly kind-hearted."
???
Qi Chengze’s expression froze.
Chu Yanli curiously asked, "Chen Mo, is what he said true?"
Qi Chengze’s throat moved, but he remained silent, turning his head to gaze into the mirror.
As time passed, the woman and worker appeared one after another, indeed buying two pies each as Chen Mo predicted.
In a little while, a little girl wearing patched clothing arrived at the stall, cautiously digging out a few Copper Coins, carefully counting them before handing over to the vendor.
After receiving the pie, despite drooling from hunger, she didn’t take a bite, instead, she tucked the steaming pie into her chest and headed towards the small alley by the street.
However, due to a moment of carelessness, she tripped over a stone, fell solidly on the ground, and the pie in her arms flew out, stomped several times by passing pedestrians.
"My pie!"
The little girl ignored her pain, crawled over to pick up the pie.
But the pie was dirty, the filling leaked out, she was so heartbroken that she shed tears.
The worker squatting by the roadside eating lunch saw this scene and glanced at the second pie he hadn’t eaten yet.
Hesitated for a moment, he walked forward, stuffed his pie into the girl’s hand, took the pie skin she offered, blew off the dust, and shoved it straight into his mouth.
"..."
The air atop the high platform was quiet.
Qi Chengze looked at Chen Mo dazedly.
Aren’t you something?!
