When Xu Feng saw Mr. Li like this, he did not disturb him and turned to leave.
But somehow, Mr. Li seemed to have eyes in the back of his head.
Kneeling before the shrine to the Nüwa Goddess, he said, "That you at the door, Third Baby? It's all right. Come in."
Xu Feng crept inside. The atmosphere in the temple was unbearably heavy.
After paying his respects to the Nüwa Goddess, Xu Feng knelt beside Mr. Li. From the side, he could see that Mr. Li's expression was remarkably peaceful, almost serene.
Mr. Li kept his eyes closed. He simply knelt there, both hands forming a ritual seal.
His hands resembled a lotus pedestal holding incense.
It was as though he were confessing his sins.
But Xu Feng noticed something else. The old gentleman's ceremonial crown and hat were gone. He had removed his headcloth too, exposing his graying hair.
The old gentleman said nothing, so Xu Feng said nothing either. Eventually, he closed his eyes and knelt alongside him.
A long while later, Mr. Li suddenly said, "Third Baby, cast a fortune for me."
Xu Feng: "..."
A chill ran over Xu Feng's scalp.
The reason was simple: he had no idea how to tell fortunes.
But since the old man had asked, Xu Feng would have to do it anyway.
Fortunately, Mr. Li told him what to do next.
"Bring me the Divination Cylinder from the table.
Shake out a fortune for me."
Xu Feng brought it over and began to shake it.
One, two, three.
On the third shake, a Divination Stick fell from the cylinder.
Xu Feng had always had quick reflexes.
Yet the old man beside him moved faster than Xu Feng's eyes could follow.
With a flick of his hand, Mr. Li