First Sight of a Fate Pattern

Cao Ming said, "Daren Ge, you are mistaken. The purpose of special posts is to attract and motivate talent. If Li Qingxian is given a high-ranking special post, it will surely inspire the Night Guard. Perhaps soon, the Night Wei Ping many more Fate Arts Master. Moreover, it is best for the Fate Arts Master of our Night Guard to avoid getting too close to the Directorate of Celestial Observations."

Ge Chao said, "Unlike the Directorate of Celestial Observations, we don't have the means to verify the identities of Fate Arts Master. What if everyone starts calling themselves Fate Arts Master? I think we should wait. After all, even if we were to grant them a minor official title, it would still require a report to the Cabinet, which would take quite some time."

Li Qingxian looked at the person, who had an ordinary appearance, a round nose, a thin face, and a calm gaze. It was impossible to tell whether the person was targeting him or just having a normal conversation.

However, this person has clear eyes and speaks calmly, perhaps a breath of fresh air like Li Gangfeng.

"You mean, as long as Qingxian can prove he's Fate Arts Master, you won't object anymore?" Zhou Chunfeng turned to look at Ge Chao.

"Of course," Ge Chao said.

Zhou Chunfeng said, "Do you have any proof? Don't even mention producing Fate Artifact. Aside from the fact that Fate Artifact should be kept secret, even if you did produce one, you still wouldn't be able to prove that it's Fate Artifact and not an ordinary magic weapon."

Li Qingxian thought for a moment and said, "As far as I know, the Directorate of Celestial Observations verifies Fate Observation and Qi Gazing. I do have a rudimentary Fate Observation and Qi Gazing, but... I'm afraid some people won't accept it if I tell them."

Ge Chao smiled and said, "Captain Li, you are mistaken. Fate Observation and Qi Gazing is either accurate or inaccurate, true or false; it is not a matter of acceptance or rejection. If you can truly Fate Observation and Qi Gazing, then we will naturally accept it."

Li Qingxian wondered if this person might have been instigated by someone else, so he looked at Wei Yong, the head of the Finance Office.

When Wei Yong saw Li Qingxian looking over, he hurriedly shook his head and urgently transmitted his voice, "This person is from the Imperial Prison Bureau, not someone I ordered. I don't have influence over the Imperial Prison Bureau! Don't blame everything on me!"

Li Qingxian sighed helplessly, "What's there to be nervous about? I didn't say it had to be you."

Li Qingxian glanced at Ye Han again and found that Ye Han was lost in thought and not looking at them.

The Coward King opened his eyes, glanced expressionlessly at Ge Chao, then looked at Li Qingxian with a faint smile and said, "Are you sure you've become Fate Arts Master?"

"Reporting to the Daren of the Guards, it is confirmed."

The Coward King then looked at Ge Chao and said, "Do you dare to let Li Qingxian Fate Observation and Qi Gazing?"

Ge Chao paused for a moment, then said, "It's not that I'm unwilling, but proposing a strict investigation into False Fate Art, and then subjecting them to fortune-telling, is slightly inappropriate."

The Coward King said, "Since you're willing, then I'll take that as your agreement. Li Qingxian, you will publicly examine Ge Chao 'Fate Observation and Qi Gazing to prove you are Fate Arts Master."

Li Qingxian said, "Your Daren, I am only Subordinate Tenth Rank, while Lord Ge is Subordinate Seventh Rank Daren. The difference in rank is quite significant, so I'm afraid it will be difficult."

The Coward King, "It's alright. I'll temporarily appoint you as the head of the side office of the Street Patrol Office, ranking you Subordinate Seventh Rank official. If you succeed in your destiny assessment, the temporary appointment will be removed."

"Thank you, Daren."

Upon hearing this, everyone realized that this Coward King was clearly biased towards Li Qingxian.

Like any ordinary Fate Arts Master, Li Qingxian cupped his hands and said, "I humbly request your guidance, Daren Ge."

"Polite."

"Please provide Daren Ge's birth date and time," Li Qingxian said politely.

Na Ge Chao said, "Wuxu, Gengshen, Dinghai, Jiyou."

Li Qingxian and the others nodded slightly upon hearing Ge Chao's frank report, indicating that he truly meant no harm.

Li Qingxian silently memorized the eight characters, remaining outwardly calm.

I have memorized some Book of Fate on Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), but I have hardly ever used them, and the fortune-telling Fate Arts of the Fate Measuring Sect are obviously inaccurate.

Fortunately, I wasn't using the Four Pillars of Destiny Fate Reading, but a more advanced Fate Reading the Heaven's Mandate Instrument.

"If you're not sure, you can refuse," Zhou Chunfeng's voice reached your ears.

Li Qingxian smiled slightly at Zhou Chunfeng, indicating that he was very confident.

Li Qingxian silently recited, "Obscuring Eye and Dragon Appears's aura."

Ge Chao had a bronze official seal on his head, which was placed high and was a symbol of Taking Office Advancing in Emolument.

Li Qingxian silently recited the incantation for the Fate-Observing Technique.

"Heaven and earth are originally one energy; movement and stillness are divided into yin and yang. Old and young transform into the Four Symbols, Four Symbols give rise to the five elements..."

This time it was completed in just four minutes.

Li Qingxian's consciousness entered the vortex above Ge Chao's head and entered a courtyard.

The two-story red-lacquered wooden building bears a striking resemblance to Wei Yong, suggesting that this person possesses Middle Rank aptitude.

Li Qingxian walked to the door, and the door opened automatically.

Li Qingxian's goodwill towards this person grew even stronger; it seemed that this person was truly unguarded towards him.

Within the Youth Fate Ground, two Fate Star float.

On the Heavenly Fate Star in the Year Pillar, a bright red short sword blank is on the anvil, being hammered, clanging and sparks flying.

Heavenly Fate Star: Forging a Fine-Iron Sword.

Fate Formula goes. "An anvil paired with a furnace brings both metal and fire to a blaze; an anvil without a furnace brings ups and downs."

When Li Qingxian first met Metal Fate, he took a great deal of attention to him.

Those Metal Fate and Fire Fate are the most fierce and unyielding.

A Human Fate Star floats Moon Fate Pillar.

Within the Fate Star, a small stream flows gently, its bottom shimmering with a faint golden light.

Human Fate Star: Gold Glittering Beneath the Stream.

Fate Formula goes. "Gold Glittering Beneath the Stream, the gold scatters when the water dries up. Gold Beneath the Riverbed, wealth flows in from all directions. Gold is hidden in a great river, blessings and prosperity are endless."

"Gold generates water, but his 'fire within gold' lacks a furnace, making it unstable; and his 'water within gold' is like shallow, bottom-dwelling gold, easily exhausted. It seems his family was moderately wealthy in his youth, but later declined."

Then he looked towards the Young Adult Fate Ground.

It was completely empty.

"Fate Star is a major taboo, indicating a complete lack of achievement. How did he reach the Seventh Rank? Could it be an unexpected turn of events that turned misfortune into good fortune? He's someone with a story to tell."

Li Qingxian looked towards the Middle-Aged Fate Ground.

Above the Middle-Aged Fate Ground, a faint white mist appeared, which could not be seen before, but could only be seen when looking directly at it.

"Is this Fate Pattern or a life mist formed by the Fate Spirit?"

Li Qingxian's eagerness to hunt is a rare Fate Mold.

"As expected, with my current strength, I cannot see through the Fate Pattern. The Heaven's Mandate Instrument!"

With a thought, a Fortune Fish darted into the Heaven's Mandate Instrument.

The Heaven's Mandate Instrument roared and spun.

An invisible force surged in, and the life mist dissipated.

Four Fate Star hang high above the Fate Pillar.

"When the four fates are combined, the Fate Mold become completely different."

Three of them are normal, but one is not suspended on the Fate Pillar, but rather rests on Fate Pillar.

Li Qingxian first looked at the Fate Star that had fallen on the Fate Pillar.

Within the Fate Star, on the vast grassland, a black steed breaks away from the herd and gallops forward.

Human Fate Star: Outcast Harmful Horse.

Fate Formula says: A strong horse separated from the herd cries loudly, an old horse separated from the herd cries sadly, and Outcast Harmful Horse is silent.

Another Fate Formula goes: A strong horse separated from the herd has a bright future; an old horse separated from the herd has no relatives or family; Outcast Harmful Horse will be betrayed.

Li Qingxian's heart skipped a beat.

Outcast Harmful Horse is a Fate Mold betrayal.

It just so happens to be a case Fate Mold "the Fate Star falling into a pillar," which means either the Fate Star is from outside or a huge accident is about to happen.

Could they be from the Night Guard's clandestine department?

Li Qingxian looked at the other three Fate Mold.

A Sparrow Hiding in Its Nest in its nest—I've seen this in Wei Yong; it's a very common Fate Mold that can help one avoid certain dangers, but it can also lead to being looked down upon.

In the other Fate Star, there is only a pond with water plants.

Li Qingxian was surprised; he had never heard of such Fate Mold.

Upon closer inspection, a small blue fish was lurking motionless among them.

Human Fate Star: Tiny Scales Hiding in the Grass.

Fate Formula says, "Tiny Scales Hiding in the Grass can survive in times of trouble; a great whale hiding at the bottom is a reef that can destroy a ship."

Then, look towards the last Fate Star.

Within this Fate Star, there is a lush, verdant forest, thriving and flourishing.

Having learned from experience this time, Li Qingxian examined the area carefully and soon spotted a chameleon lying motionless on a brownish-green branch, blending into its surroundings.

Human Fate Star: Chameleon Concealment.

The Fate Formula says, "A tiger roams the forest and the wind whispers; insects chirp softly in the grass; but the place where one seeks refuge remains unseen even when it is right before one's eyes."

Li Qingxian felt the fog in his heart dissipate.

"The Chameleon Concealment, the Tiny Scales Hiding in the Grass, and the Sparrow Hiding in Its Nest are all hidden Fate Star types, complementing each other and amplifying their power. This makes me completely unguarded against this person; even though I'm being targeted, I don't feel resentment towards him, and I even have to find excuses for his actions."

"These three hidden Fate Mold are beast, fish, and bird. Add any insect or other hidden Fate Mold, and you have a 'Four Aspects complete' Fate Pattern, which will surely Fate Spirit. If someone really has such Fate Mold, neither the Coward King nor I would even bother to look at his Fate Mold; we would completely ignore him."

"This person's 'Tiny Scales Hiding in the Grass is Water Fate, Sparrow Hiding in Its Nest' and 'Chameleon Concealment' are Wood Fate. Water and Wood complement each other, indicating success in middle age. If nothing unexpected happens, their future is limitless. However, that 'Outcast Harmful Horse' eats grass, slightly clashing with the Wood Fate. It's both the key to success and failure..."

Li Qingxian carefully examined Ge Chao's Fate Mansion one last time, found no other problems, and then withdrew.