East of Supreme Mountain, Gu Xiaoer had arrived, feeling rather pleased with himself. This was the Inner Universe, and as an expert from the New Universe, he naturally felt a sense of superiority here.
He hadn't gone far when a fortune-teller approached. He wore a plain gray robe with a starry sky design on the back, carried a wooden banner, and had seven characters carved on the front—"Star Picking Girl's Ninth Grandpa"—and six on the back—"Fortune-Telling—Believe It or Not." It was none other than Xuan Jiu, who had also come.
Gu Xiaoer eyed Xuan Jiu with great curiosity, especially the words on his banner. He walked over and stopped in front of him. "You're Star Picking Girl's ninth grandpa?"
Xuan Jiu looked Gu Xiaoer over in surprise. "With one pinch of my fingers, I can tell, young man—you're not from the Inner or Outer Universe."
Gu Xiaoer was astonished. "You figured that out?"
The corners of Xuan Jiu's mouth curled up as he put on an air of inscrutable profundity. "Of course."
Gu Xiaoer looked surprised. "What else can you figure out? Give it a try."
Xuan Jiu snorted. "My fortune-telling leaks the secrets of heaven. Do you think I'll tell your fortune just because you ask?"
Gu Xiaoer was about to reply when a sharp shout came from above. "Xuan Jiu, you're bringing shame on our family! Come back with me!"
It was Star Picking Girl. She had come after Xuan Jiu.
Xuan Jiu cursed his bad luck under his breath. "Granddaughter, this young man's here to propose. Your ninth grandpa will help you check him out."
Star Picking Girl raised an eyebrow and pressed a hand down. Vast star energy descended like the sky was collapsing, bearing down on them with crushing force.
Gu Xiaoer panicked. "Hey, what