Apart from Li Ruoheng, no one came to see Su Chen for nearly half a month. However, people passing by kept pointing at Su Chen and laughing at him.
After staying for another half month, Su Chen did not remain in Wutian City but left.
What defines a reclusive master? First and foremost, it means leaving behind a legend throughout the entire Cloud Firmament Realm.
After that, Su Chen began to travel through various cities, and he rarely encountered anyone coming to see him. Even if one or two people came to see him occasionally, it was always about trivial matters.
The main problem is a lack of trust.
This day.
Su Chen was telling fortunes in a place called Flowing Cloud City in the Tianwu Empire. He sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and quietly waited for the person destined to meet him.
He sat there for the entire day, and even by evening, no one came up to ask him anything.
"Sister, what's wrong with Father? Why have so many doctors in Flowing Cloud City examined him, but they still can't find the cause of his illness?"
The person being addressed as "sister" had a look of sadness in their eyes.
"Some people said before that Dad might be under the influence of a Gu poison, and they're currently trying to find a master of Gu poison. I hope Dad really is under the influence."
You Lin's eyes were full of worry. In fact, she knew very well that the probability of being poisoned was not high, and there were usually obvious symptoms after being poisoned.
However, her father's condition was extremely strange. He had no special characteristics at all, but his health was Yuelai and his Cultivation Level was declining. He was originally at the half-step Immortal King Realm, but in just three years, he had regressed to the Late Primordial Golden Immortal.
Although Gu is extremely sinister, it is not without traces, especially for cultivators at the half-step Immortal King level.
It would take at least Immortal King -level Gu to operate silently.
If someone possesses a Gu of this level, it means they are at least Immortal King in Cultivation Level. If they are already Immortal King, why would they need to resort to this method?
Therefore, the logic doesn't hold up.
Both of them looked sorrowful, and the atmosphere was extremely heavy.
Suddenly, You Lin stopped in his tracks. He turned to look at Su Chen, who was sitting on the ground, and then looked at the words written on the flags on both sides.
Know the future, understand the past; Analyze Yin Yang, determine Five Elements.
How arrogant!
From You Lin's first-person perspective, this thought immediately came to mind: these twelve words were simply too arrogant. You must know that even Immortal King powerhouse couldn't achieve what was expressed in those twelve words.
Even an Immortal Venerable wouldn't dare claim to Know the future, understand the past, Analyze Yin Yang, determine Five Elements, would they?
"Analyze Yin Yang, determine Five Elements..." You Lin pondered this sentence carefully. These six words were extremely mysterious, giving off an indescribable feeling, and also aroused some unusual thoughts in You Lin.
Does he have a solution?
You Lin hesitated for a moment, but still went up. The girl next to her followed Past.
"Hello."
You Lin spoke, her voice warm and pleasant, like a clear mountain spring, with a melodious and pleasing quality.
Using the same method, Su Chen waved his hand, and two chairs appeared behind the two of them. "Please sit, Miss You."
You Lin's expression changed slightly, and she looked at Su Chen with a somewhat serious expression.
How did you know my last name is You?
Su Chen remained calm, pointing to the flag beside him. "Look at my signboard... If you don't even know this much, then you can't Know the future, understand the past. Besides, I not only know that your surname is You, but also that your father is cursed."
Curse!?
This is a relatively unfamiliar term.
In the Myriad Worlds today, those who can curse Cultivation Method extremely rare, even among members of the Demonic Cult.
There used to be a Demonic Cult that specialized in cursing others, and those cursed would soon die from physical decay.
However, this Cursing Arts is said to be extremely complicated. It requires setting up an altar and performing rituals each time. Furthermore, if the person who casts the curse possesses great Fortune, strong Cultivation Level, or the curse is removed, there will be a huge backlash.
Some may even die on the spot.
I've heard that the last Demonic Cult perished because it cursed itself to death, not because someone else destroyed it.
Su Chen's words immediately jolted You Lin awake. She suddenly realized that it made a lot of sense. Why hadn't she experienced any symptoms before, no matter how she investigated? The curse seemed to fit this situation perfectly.
Curses are inherently sinister. You Lin once saw a book that recorded matters related to curses.
The curse does not require extremely high Cultivation Level. For example, her father was half-step Immortal King, and the person who casts the curse only needs to be at the level of Primordial Golden Immortal. It seems that the root of the curse comes from the sacrificial objects.
If the object of the sacrifice reaches the level of half-step Immortal King, or even Immortal King, it can still unleash a curse.
You Lin immediately asked anxiously, "Does sir have a solution? My You Family is willing to pay any price to help my father resolve his difficulties."
"Any cost?"
Su Chen glanced at You Lin. Although she looked alright, she was still a bit lacking in Su Chen's current taste. What value did the You Family have then?
After thinking about it carefully, Su Chen realized that the You Family didn't seem to have anything that interested him.
When You Lin saw Su Chen glance at her, her heart tightened, but her eyes quickly filled with determination.
"Yes, anything you want, sir, you can have it."
Su Chen nodded. "The price... we'll talk about that later. Let's go check on the You Family first."
You Lin's face lit up with joy, and she quickly led the way. Su Chen, on the other hand, leisurely put away his flag, then followed behind with his hands behind his back, seemingly unconcerned.
You Lin's younger sister glanced at Su Chen from time to time, her eyes filled with suspicion.
Can he really break the curse on his father?
You must know that the You Family had consulted many people before, but unfortunately, none of them could solve the problem. This person in front of them didn't seem to be very powerful, only appearing to be at the Profound Immortal Stage realm. Could he really solve the problem of half-step Immortal King?
She was somewhat skeptical.
Soon, the You Family arrived.
As a young lady of the You Family, You Lin was not stopped by the Guard at the gate. At the same time, another group of people happened to be walking over from a distance.
"Lin'er."
The Middle-aged Man at the head of the group called out, You Lin immediately turned Past, bowing upon seeing the newcomer. "Greetings, Second Uncle."
You Sen spoke up, "This is the Gu Master I mentioned earlier. I told him about the Family Head's condition, Gu Master said there's a high chance he's been afflicted by Gu."
"Real?"
You Lin's face lit up with joy, her expression filled with excitement.
You Sen nodded, then looked at Su Chen. At this moment, Su Chen was still holding two flags in his hands, which could be vaguely seen to Know the future, understand the past, and to Analyze Yin Yang, determine Five Elements.
His brow furrowed slightly.
What's this?
Who is this?
You Lin's smile froze, unsure how to begin, but she quickly introduced, "This is a master I met on the road. He calculated my name and said my father is under a curse."
You Sen looked at Su Chen again, his eyes becoming somewhat sharp.
"Curse?"
"Young friend... our You Family is a prominent Lineage in Flowing Cloud City. Do you know what the consequences will be for lying to us?"
Clearly, he thought Su Chen was lying.
As for how to find out You Lin's name, that's even simpler.
The You Family well-known in Flowing Cloud City, and as a young lady of the You Family, You Lin only needs to make a few inquiries to find out.
So... Su Chen was targeting the You Family.
You Sen spoke again, too lazy to bother with a nobody like Su Chen, so he waved his hand and said, "I've invited this Gu Master this time, so Lin'er, please have him leave."
The only reason he maintained a polite attitude towards Su Chen was to give You Lin face.
After all, You Lin is the daughter of the Family Head. Although he is Elder of the You Family, he still has to give her some face and not embarrass her too much. If he directly said that Su Chen was a liar, You Lin would probably feel uncomfortable.