Observation

Ao Li sought to understand the extent of his conflict with the Crimson Sky Sword.

The current emperor of the Great Han Dynasty has started holding sword appreciation tournaments. Ao Li himself faces potential risks, as does the Dragon Clan.

A beginner will do whatever item they get.

For example, if you get a fishing rod, you'll always want to go fishing; if you get a horse, you'll ride it and gallop; if you get a beautiful woman, you'll consummate the marriage. And it's perfectly normal for an emperor who gets the Crimson Sword to seek out a dragon to enjoy the sword.

Ao Li avoided conflict with the King of Jiangdu, but he couldn't guess who the new emperor would use the Crimson Sky Sword to kill.

Moreover, it should be said that he had nine sons, and if he were to accidentally encounter the new emperor, it was possible that two or three of them would be beheaded.

Ao Li was not only trying to avoid the sharp edge of the Crimson Sky Sword, but he was also thinking about sending his many sons away as soon as possible to avoid Chang'an City.

After much deliberation, he also sought the assistance of physiognomy.

However, Yao Yuanguang brought up something that could be predicted within three days, which forced Ao Li to temporarily suppress what he wanted to predict.

"Alright, then tell me how many people are in my family?"

Ao Li found the simplest and easiest thing to verify, and then looked at Yao Yuanguang.

"You're not seeking divination, but merely asking me to waste my time and effort performing rituals to verify your claims," Yao Yuanguang said sternly. "Since you're not sincerely seeking divination, why bother coming to my door at all!"

Normally, if you don't have enough information, you have to guess, which is almost impossible.

Zhang Xuezhou people was similar to his approach to guessing riddles; he could only make guesses under certain conditions.

Ao Li simply stated his request, but Yao Yuanguang, not having fully grasped the situation, obviously didn't speak rashly and instead used phrases like "sincere" to refuse.

This could not only force Ao Li to change his demands, but also potentially reveal other relevant information, thus paving the way for his next move.

"I have come here specifically to seek your guidance, sir," Ao Li said. "There is a treasure in this world that is extremely detrimental to me. I would like to ask you to help me determine its nature and how I can protect myself from harm."

"You're not seeking a divination, you're seeking fate," Yao Yuanguang said. "Fate is unpredictable, and seeking fate is the most difficult thing!"

"That's right," Ao Li nodded in agreement. "I wonder if you have a better plan, sir?"

"It's difficult to predict fate, and what the client has offered is far from enough for me to do this," Yao Yuanguang shook his head and said, "Besides, even if I could predict the client's fate, they might not believe in the underlying principles, and might even find it hard to accept!"

"Oh!"

Ao Li responded in a low voice.

Yao Yuanguang spoke very politely and was also very reasonable at the time.

The other party didn't say that fortune-telling was impossible, but it was just a matter of the price, and it also involved whether Ao Li believed it, since he wouldn't die under the Crimson Sky Sword within three days, and fortune-telling couldn't be verified within three days.

"Since I'm seeking fortune-telling, I'd like to trouble you to tell me where my precious treasure is, given its incompatible aspects," Ao Li asked. "Is this method feasible?"

"Feasible!"

Yao Yuanguang glanced at Ao Li a few times, frowned, and then agreed.

"Please write a character on the ground, guest," Yao Yuanguang invited.

"What words should I write?" Ao Li asked.

"Any word will do," Yao Yuanguang said. "I will use this word to determine the direction and also figure out what kind of treasure is suppressing you!"

"Good!"

Ao Li nodded in agreement, then used his finger as a pen to write a character on the ground.

"Ao Li's identity should have been discovered by now!"

The characters written by Ao Li fell to the ground. What they were didn't matter; what mattered was that the characters Ao Li wrote were not Han Dynasty script, but rather the Small Seal script from the Qin Dynasty era.

With his youthful and handsome appearance, coupled with the ability to cut off Yao Yuanguang's Technique Method, and a lifespan of approximately two hundred years, Yao Yuanguang could speculate on a great deal.

If we add the condition of the treasure's restraint, then for Yao Yuanguang, who has a status in the Immortal Court, Ao Li's identity is almost obvious.

"Then I will perform the spell for you, fellow Daoist!"

Zhang Xuezhou was guessing, while Yao Yuanguang pointed at the words Ao Li had drawn on the ground. Dust gradually covered them under his Technique Method power, and an arrow appeared to indicate the direction.

The arrow pointed towards Chang'an City. Zhang Xuezhou felt that Yao Yuanguang's reaction was faster than he had imagined. Not only did he guess Ao Li's origin, but he also had enough knowledge to know what Ao Li considered a treasure to be restrained.

The direction of the arrow caused Ao Li's expression to change drastically.

"I hope you will teach me, sir!" Ao Li said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"If the divination is successful, you should fulfill the reward you previously promised," Yao Yuanguang said. "If the divination is unsuccessful, you may leave as you see fit. I am not capable of fulfilling your request!"

"Sir, you are a truly capable person!"

Ao Li repeatedly expressed his admiration.

"Although the secret place doesn't often welcome people, you are very welcome to visit, sir," Ao Li said.

"It seems to be relative," Yao Yuanguang said with a smile, stroking his beard.

"Please, sir!"

Ao Li stood up and gestured in the direction, which caused Yao Yuanguang's smile to slowly fade.

He was supposed to enter this secret place, but Ao Li indicated a different direction.

There are other secret locations near Chang'an City.

Even his quick and calculated moves couldn't overcome Yao Yuanguang's lack of understanding. He received a reward, but it wasn't the reward he wanted.

"Please!"

Yao Yuanguang took a deep breath.

"Wait, Master Yao, there's something I'd like to discuss with you!"

Seeing that Yao Yuanguang was about to return to the Jinghe Water Mansion with Ao Li, Zhang Xuezhou was unsure how long Yao Yuanguang would be gone, so he quickly spoke up.

"Oh, nephew, what do you want to tell me?" Yao Yuanguang asked suspiciously.

"Nephew/Master?"

Ao Li was slightly taken aback, completely unaware that the descendant of Leizhenzi had become a physiognomy practitioner.

"A family?"

Pi Lan was also full of doubt, feeling that Zhang Xuezhou bringing him to his martial uncle to seek justice was truly a case of disregarding family ties.

Let's discuss this in detail!

Zhang Xuezhou whispered, mentioning the invitation from the Prince of King of Huainan.

The introducer was a middleman, but being Yao Yuanguang's middleman was not an easy job.

Yao Yuanguang is the kind of person who won't work without a reward. At his age, he has become indifferent to many things, and it's difficult for him to find something that is both enjoyable and profitable enough. Even if the King of Huainan offered him gold, silver, treasures, and great medicine, it would be difficult to persuade him to come.

But Zhang Xuezhou here wasn't in vain.

At least Zhang Xuezhou knew that Yao Yuanguang wanted to enter the secret place of the Holy Mother of Wudang.

He only briefly mentioned some details about this secret place, and Yao Yuanguang immediately agreed.

If Ao Li's side is unable to provide assistance, Zhang Xuezhou's side is clearly Yao Yuanguang's second choice.

After Zhang Xuezhou finished speaking, Yao Yuanguang nodded slightly, and then followed Ao Li to another secret location.

"Big brother, do you want to go...?"

Ao Qing, who was following Ao Li, was about to send an invitation when Ao Li grabbed him, making it difficult for him to say anything more.

The Jinghe Water Palace belongs to Ao Li, and only those who are Ao Li's friends or stakeholders can enter. Zhang Xuezhou clearly does not currently have this qualification.

Ao Qing's invitation was of little use; at most, it could only invite Zhang Xuezhou to the Gaoyou Water Palace.

Ao Li turned around and smiled at Zhang Xuezhou, then led Yao Yuanguang forward.

"Pilan, what are they here for?"

Not long after Ao Li and the others left, just as Zhang Xuezhou was about to go outside Chang'an City to check on Zhang Zhong and the others, the Holy Mother of Wudang emerged from underground.

"Hey sis, you're home? I thought you went out..."

Pilan exclaimed in surprise, then spoke excitedly to the Holy Mother Wudang, revealing everything about Ao Li and the others, including what should and shouldn't have been said.