"Get out of the way, you blind fool! How dare you block our master and young master's carriage? Are you tired of living?"
"Hmph, old man, don't think we won't beat you just because you're old. If you know what's good for you, scram! Don't force us to get rough..."
Inside the carriage, Murong Taotao frowned and glanced at Eunuch Ruan, "What's going on?"
Eunuch Ruan was also confused. He quickly cupped his hands, "Your Excellency the National Preceptor, please don't worry. I'll go down and take a look first..."
With that, Eunuch Ruan put down his whisk, lifted the carriage curtain, and jumped out.
In front of the carriage sat an old man with white hair. Beside him was a large wooden chest, on which hung a small flag with the character 'Fate' printed on it in bright, bold letters...
Seeing this, Eunuch Ruan walked over indignantly, "Hey, old man, how dare you sit in the middle of the official road and obstruct traffic? Aren't you afraid of being hit by a carriage?"
Everything was going wrong. They had just arrived in the territory of the Liang Kingdom and encountered such a rogue...
The old man squinted his eyes, revealing a look of unfathomable wisdom.
He looked up at Eunuch Ruan, then pinched his fingers. "I am the Divine Calculator Old Lord, a subordinate of the Jade Emperor. I have descended to the mortal realm today to prevent a disaster..."
Eunuch Ruan: "???"
Prevent a disaster?
I think your face is full of disaster, and you look like you won't live much longer. You should worry about yourself first...
"Bold peasant!" Eunuch Ruan's face darkened, and he berated angrily, "Stop acting like a divine being here. Do you know who is sitting in the carriage? If you anger my young master, your head will be chopped off!"
Are all the people of the Liang Kingdom as ungrateful and unreasonable as him?
Eunuch Ruan felt that this kind of person was just trying to block the road and extort some money...
As for fortune-telling, he could go home and play by himself.
The old man heard this and burst into laughter. "In all my years of telling fortunes and divining for people, I have never made a mistake. If you don't believe me, old sir, I can calculate your destiny and background. If I am more or less correct, you can reward me with some money. If I am wrong, then consider it as if I have farted. What do you say?"
Eunuch Ruan: "..."
This old fellow is quite persistent.
Anyway, the Emperor and the National Preceptor were traveling incognito, and almost no one knew their whereabouts or identities. It wouldn't hurt to let this old man divine their fortunes, just for amusement...
Thinking this, Eunuch Ruan crossed his arms and said with a half-smile, "Alright then, you calculate where I come from and what I do. If you're accurate, I'll reward you handsomely!"
The old man's eyes flashed with a cunning glint. He beckoned to Eunuch Ruan, "Come here, let me read your palm!"
Eunuch Ruan: "..."
He's quite demanding.
"Hmm, your palmistry is a bit messy!" The old man held Eunuch Ruan's hand, his expression somewhat complicated. "If I'm not mistaken, you should be a eunuch, right?"
As soon as he said this, Eunuch Ruan's face suddenly changed, and he quickly withdrew his hand. "Don't speak nonsense, you're the eunuch..."
Could this person really be the Divine Calculator Old Lord from the Jade Emperor?
Just by looking at his palm, he knew he was an eunuch...
The old man chuckled inwardly. That's right, you have sharp eyes. I am indeed a eunuch, and we are colleagues.
"Not only are you a eunuch, but you are also the head eunuch of the palace, responsible for serving the National Preceptor's daily needs and chores. Am I correct?" the old man continued.
This time, before Eunuch Ruan could be shocked, even Murong Taotao, who was sleeping soundly in the carriage, couldn't sit still...
Who exactly was this old man?
Why did he see through their identities so easily?
Had the Ming Emperor and the National Preceptor's travel plans been leaked?
"What an unusual fortune teller..." Murong Taotao's childish voice came through, with a hint of coldness and disdain. "It seems you know the Yan Kingdom quite well and went to great lengths to stop us here. You must have worked hard, hehe!~"
As his voice fell, Murong Taotao slowly stepped out of the carriage, walked up to the old man with his hands behind his back, and said, "Since you are skilled in divination, why don't you help me calculate who I am?"
Hmph, pretending to be a god and acting mysterious in broad daylight, it's even more childish than a child...
The old man glanced at Murong Taotao sheepishly. "Does this need to be said? Young master, your nobility is overwhelming, and your demeanor is extraordinary. Every move you make carries a royal bearing. I'm afraid even the Emperor of Yan cannot compare. You don't need me to tell you who you are, do you?"
The Ming Emperor, who was sleeping soundly in the carriage, suddenly sneezed, then smacked his lips, and continued to sleep...
Murong Taotao chuckled. "Well said, divine calculator. You can see through others' destinies. This junior admires you, admires you!~"
Faking it and being deceitful, do you think everyone else is a fool?
The old man chuckled, scratched his head, and said, "You flatter me, young master. It's mainly because I'm too familiar with the Jade Emperor, so I know almost everything in the mortal world. Therefore, if you don't want to invite disaster, turn back immediately. The road ahead is full of dangers, and I fear you will fall into a fiery pit..."
Murong Taotao almost burst into laughter. He was both angry and speechless, really wanting to rush over and beat him up.
Suppressing his anger, Murong Taotao let out a cold sneer. "Sir, you must have a mission to stop us here, right? What good does it do you to stop us? What harm does it do you for us to enter the heartland of the Liang Kingdom? If you can answer them one by one, then this young master will not pursue the matter and will spare your old life. If you cannot answer, I will tie you up and hang you from a tree, and see if you dare to come out and fool people again!~"
The old man: "..."
I knew it. The National Preceptor of Yan is exceptionally wise and can see through these little tricks at a glance, but His Highness insisted on letting him take the risk.
Now, he can neither leave nor explain himself clearly...
"You speak too harshly, young master. I, I did this all for your safety!" the old man muttered, wiping away cold sweat. https:/
Eunuch Ruan cupped his hands towards Murong Taotao. "Young master, let's stop wasting time with this old fellow. It's better to kill him directly to avoid future trouble..."
"No!" Murong Taotao's cold eyes narrowed. He stared at the old man for a moment. "I think this little old man is quite interesting. Let's capture him and have him travel with us. It can help pass the time!"
The old man: "..."