Chapter 239: A Father Knows His Son Best
Shen Hai’an himself was not skilled in divination.
But ever since he was a child, he could always see certain things.
They were mostly related to future events.
However, they were always trivial matters, and knowing them in advance caused no harm.
There was only one vision that Shen Hai’an had seen since childhood, yet he could never clearly make out the people within it.
He only knew that a man with a sword killed another person, while a woman’s laughter could be heard in the background.
This prophecy had always baffled Shen Hai’an.
’I’ve seen it, so what does it mean?’
’Who is the killer, and who is the victim? What does it signify?’
For all these years, he had never been able to see who the people in the vision were.
Until today, when he finally saw the sword-wielding man.
This was enough to shock him.
The person beside him reacted faster. "Go find out who he is. I can see he has a Spirit Root, but he doesn’t look like he’s joined a sect."
"Find out about him?"
Shen Hai’an hesitated. "My mother once told me that if I ever actually saw the people from my visions, it would be best not to get too close."
The people in such persistent prophetic visions were inevitably tied to Heavenly Destiny.
Heavenly Destiny could be good or bad; some could bring fatal disasters.
Others, unimaginable benefits.
But it was mostly bad.
That was why his mother wouldn’t let him get close to these people.
If one’s own fate wasn’t strong enough, they could easily get entangled with a person of Heavenly Destiny.
The man said thoughtfully, "But if you aren’t curious..."
’It’s impossible to resist.’
That was simply human nature.
It was like, if you knew someone was going to appear in the future, could you really resist finding out about them beforehand?
In the end, he decided to listen to Shen Hai’an. "I remember you’ve always seen two prophetic visions."
Shen Hai’an thought for a moment, then nodded. "Yes."
The other was of a blurry female figure. In the vision, she raised her middle finger and said something Shen Hai’an couldn’t understand.
It sounded like she was cursing someone out.
Her tone was indignant, but he couldn’t understand what dialect it was.
Because it was so absurd, it wasn’t as shocking as the one with Wuming.
"Then forget it. Let’s stick to our original plan."
But despite his words, the man’s fingers moved imperceptibly.
It seemed he had sent out some kind of message.
Shen Hai’an couldn’t forget the sight of Wuming either.
Putting aside his appearance, the face that overlapped with the one in his vision was shocking enough.
’What does this person represent in the prophecy?’
’And why did the Heavenly Dao show me this prophecy?’
But for certain reasons, Shen Hai’an would not speak of it.
Only the person beside him was trustworthy enough to confide in, and even then only sparingly.
*
Meanwhile, Fu Cangshuang had already brought Wuming into the Sea View Sect.
She found a Steward of the Sea View Sect.
The Sea View Sect was holding a competition these few days, and Senior Brother Xue of the Luomei Sect was still within its grounds.
The Sea View Sect’s Steward, who was usually stern with others, actually offered a rare smile upon seeing Fu Cangshuang. "Fellow Daoist Fu, I wasn’t aware you were coming. Are you here to see your junior-nephew?"
As he spoke, he also noticed Wuming standing behind her.
He found it a bit strange.
The junior-nephew he mentioned was precisely Senior Brother Xue from the Luomei Sect.
Fu Cangshuang shook her head and said politely to the Sea View Sect Steward, "I must trouble you to inform the Second Elder."
After speaking, she used a voice transmission that others couldn’t hear to explain Wuming’s situation.
The Steward’s expression changed abruptly.
When he looked at Wuming again, his gaze was completely different.
"Is this true?"
Fu Cangshuang nodded. "I would not dare to fabricate it."
The Steward looked at Wuming with the gaze one reserves for a rare treasure. "In that case, follow me to the Spirit Testing Stone for a test."
Wuming more or less understood.
He was being asked to test his Spirit Root again.
The Sea View Sect’s Spirit Testing Hall was much larger than the Luomei Sect’s, and its Spirit Testing Stone was bigger as well.
When Wuming placed his hand on it, a faint golden aura appeared.
It was a genuine Metal Spirit Root.
The Steward was even more shocked. "A Metal Spirit Root of this age has actually gone undiscovered for so long."
This was clearly their consensus.
’Was he never taken to be tested for a Spirit Root as a child?’
’Or perhaps he was tested, but then hidden away by someone.’
Putting aside the various thoughts in the Steward’s mind, he also knew why the Luomei Sect had brought the man here.
He said, "Wait here for a moment. I will inform the Second Elder right away."
With that, he left. Fu Cangshuang turned back to look at Wuming and offered a piece of advice. "If you are hiding anything, it’s best you confess it clearly. The Sea View Sect has its own ways of finding out your origins."
Just as Wuming was about to speak, he heard the system say, "Don’t be afraid, she’s bluffing. If they can find something out of nothing, then the Sea View Sect is even more amazing than I am."
Wuming: "..."
He shook his head. "I truly don’t remember where I come from."
Seeing his insistence, Fu Cangshuang said no more.
After just a moment, the Sea View Sect Steward came back in. He spoke directly to Wuming, "You, come with me."
Then he looked at Fu Cangshuang. "The Luomei Sect has gone to great trouble over this matter. The Second Elder said that if this is verified, the Luomei Sect will be given an extra slot in the Secret Realm for the next three years."
Fu Cangshuang raised an eyebrow slightly. "Then we thank the Second Elder."
’It seems the Sea View Sect is determined to accept this Metal Spirit Root.’
’They wouldn’t have made a promise in advance otherwise.’
A small sect that recommends a disciple with good aptitude would naturally receive a reward.
The Sea View Sect Steward was about to take Wuming away. Although they had only just met, Wuming still bowed to Fu Cangshuang in farewell. "This junior thanks you, Fellow Daoist Fu. Thank you, Luomei Sect. Thank you, Senior."
The corners of Fu Cangshuang’s lips twitched slightly.
’Putting other things aside, Wuming’s etiquette is at least on point.’
If a Metal Spirit Root is discovered and nurtured, its potential is immeasurable.
’If he truly stands at the top one day and remembers this kindness, it will be a good thing for the Luomei Sect.’
While Wuming was being led into the Sea View Sect, Song Jiulai discovered that her gourd could speed up if it had enough Spiritual Energy. Driven by the idea of fleecing the Sea View Sect, she rushed and hurried, arriving at Liu Xian City ahead of schedule.
She had barely touched down at the city gate when a Sea View Sect disciple popped out of nowhere.
Standing on his Flying Sword, he looked down at Song Jiulai. "Halt! Where are you from?"
The system helpfully explained, "He’s that old NPC, the one who was cursing out Honghuang before."
Song Jiulai cursed inwardly. ’This Sea View Sect guards against people like they’re thieves.’
On her face, she wore a smile that could even be described as fawning. "I am Li Daqiang, a humble Loose Cultivator, hoping to pass through your esteemed territory on my way to Dragon Frost Swamp."
The Cultivator’s eyelid twitched. "The entrance fee is one Mid-grade Spirit Stone."
’Damn it all!’
’What kind of sect is this Sea View Sect running?’
’Might as well just be robbers!’
’Taking a Mid-grade Spirit Stone from me for doing nothing.’
’Just you wait! Sooner or later, this Sea View Sect will be mine to command, and I’ll exile all you money-grubbing Cultivators to Demon Cave Valley to experience the true miseries of the mortal world!’
While cursing up a storm in her heart, Song Jiulai maintained a broad smile on her face and deftly took out a Mid-grade Spirit Stone.
System: "Have you already decided where to exile the Sea View Sect’s Cultivators?"
Song Jiulai: "You’re getting to know me better and better."
System: "None knows a son better than his father."
Song Jiulai: "..."