Fortuitous Opportunity for a Divine Ability

Zhang Xuezhou possesses the admirable quality of being helpful whenever possible.

The reason why Yi Shuo had been keeping watch over the Zhang residence was quite simple.

Previously, Yi Shuo sought medical treatment; now, she seeks immediate assistance.

If Zhang Xuezhou had the ability, he could have taken Yi Shuo to the secret place of the Holy Mother of Wudang to borrow the Spiritual Qi chamber, and Yi Shuo would have directly entered the Body Transformation Realm.

"I heard you're working for the Empress Dowager?"

By the time Zhang Xuezhou spoke, Yi Shuo already knew the answer.

It was true that Zhang Xuezhou Zhang Xuezhou n't just go to a secret place whenever he wanted, nor could he use the other party's secret chamber of fortuitous opportunity whenever he wished.

She didn't show disappointment; she simply knew the answer and eliminated any lingering hope.

"What Brother Dongfang says is true. I serve as a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager, and I was fortunate enough to receive her help this time, which allowed me to escape from the gourd case," Yi Shuo said.

"Try to maintain a close relationship with the Empress Dowager!"

Zhang Xuezhou gave a few words of advice.

Zhang Xuezhou had many entanglements with the Empress Dowager, but he had little to do with the Empress Dowager and rarely even saw the new emperor, his mother.

But Zhang Xuezhou had seen the roster at Tian Fen's banquet and knew the names on it.

Tian Fen may still be confused, but the Empress Dowager must have had contact with the Immortal Court.

This was not based on Zhang Xuezhou's speculation, but rather on the fact that Zhang Xuezhou's martial uncle, Yao Yuanguang, had been visiting the palace and the person he had been meeting was none other than the Empress Dowager.

According to some rumors, Zhang Xuezhou also knew that the Empress Dowager was skilled in divination and other abilities, and could be considered a semi- Physiognomy School person.

With this connection, it wasn't difficult for Zhang Xuezhou to guess the Empress Dowager's background.

If the Empress Dowager has any needs of Yi Shuo, it won't be too difficult for Yi Shuo to get some proactive assistance.

"You mean...?" Yi Shuo asked, slightly puzzled.

"You should follow the Empress Dowager," Zhang Xuezhou said with a smile, "Perhaps the destiny of your Divine Ability fortuitous opportunity is imprinted on the Empress Dowager!"

"What?"

Yi Shuo was startled.

She is currently seeking an opportunity to reach the Body Transformation Realm fortuitous opportunity, but Zhang Xuezhou has already mentioned the Divine Ability Realm, clearly not taking her current difficulties seriously, and is certain that the Empress Dowager will give her a push.

The Divine Ability Realm is not something that can be achieved simply by talking about it, and Yi Shuo found it difficult to understand Zhang Xuezhou's judgment for the time being.

However, Zhang Xuezhou did not take the initiative to explain the reason, and Yi Shuo found it difficult to keep asking questions.

She and Zhang Xuezhou discussed the matter at length, and she also inquired about the Grain Avoidance Instruction she had practiced in the past, seeking ways to operate the Grain Avoidance Instruction at a higher level.

As the time drew near, Yi Shuo bowed and left.

"His Majesty's ability to advance one realm per year is inseparable from His Lower Vehicle's hard work and the good fortune of ascending the throne, but the Empress Dowager must have played a significant role behind the scenes. If Yi Shuo could have gotten even a little bit of benefit from it, she might have risen to the top!"

No one can guarantee that someone will reach the Divine Ability Realm Divine Ability Realm; we can only push them as close to the edge of it as possible.

Zhang Xuezhou's path was not suitable for a marriage alliance, nor did he possess the relevant abilities, but Zhang Xuezhou felt that the Empress Dowager might have some capabilities.

Besides the case of the new emperor, Tian Fen is another example.

Tian Fen's cultivation level was not high, but after the new emperor made him the crown prince and the empress dowager's power level rose, Tian Fen's cultivation level also improved year by year, eventually reaching the Divine Ability Realm and joining the ranks of high-ranking officials in the court. Even after he stepped down, he devoted himself to cultivation, and his cultivation level continued to improve, gradually approaching the first-tier level of court civil officials.

Zhang Xuezhou didn't quite believe that this was due to Tian Fen's own ability. If the other party really had such talent, Tian Fen would have made a name for himself long ago, and there would have been no need to wait for the Empress Dowager to seize power.

The Empress Dowager must possess certain qualities and the ability to mentor people; it's just that she has long been unable to exert her influence due to insufficient resources.

If Yi Shuo had maintained a close relationship with the Empress Dowager, she might have received benefits from her when the Empress Dowager needed something.

Zhang Xuezhou did not give Yi Shuo fortuitous opportunity, but he pointed her in a direction that was likely to lead to a brighter future.

Based on Yi Shuo's current state of mind, Zhang Xuezhou felt that Yi Shuo should have a chance of achieving her goal.

"Ha~"

He looked outwards and heard Yi Shuo exhale and speak as she greeted the first rays of morning light, as well as Rong Tianding, who was also up early to join in the fun of cultivation.

Then came the sound of Lady Yourong getting up, and then Rong Li calling from next door that Lady Yourong was going to skin and butcher a black bear today.

Later, Zhang Zhong and Jia Zhiyuan also got up, and Zhang Baojia and others from a nearby house came out, also calling on everyone to skin bears and make clothes.

"Zhouzi!"

Later, everyone discovered that Zhang Xuezhou had returned home sometime earlier.

Zhang Xuezhou's appearances and disappearances over the years have made him seem quite peculiar.

Everyone was used to Zhang Xuezhou's unpredictable comings and goings, and was also pleasantly surprised by Zhang Xuezhou return.

"Zhouzi, you didn't become an assassin, did you?" Zhang Baojia asked with a heavy heart. "Being an assassin is a quick way to make money, but our Zhang Household Village has settled down. You also got us a big job hunting for a wealthy family. He gave us a lot of money, and we're already living comfortably without worrying about food or clothing. We don't need to do dangerous things anymore."

"Ha!"

"Listen to your uncle's advice," Zhang Baojia advised. "If you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet. We need to learn to know when to stop. Your father won't say anything, and your mother won't stop you, but listen to your uncle. I've seen a lot of people and things; I certainly wouldn't harm you!"

"I haven't killed anyone all these years," Zhang Xuezhou argued. "I've always been kind to others and never made enemies. Even my cousin Rong knows about my admirable character!"

"Of course, assassins don't make enemies; those who do are already dead," Zhang Baojia.

"I'm so weak, I can barely even hold a butcher's knife!"

"Don't try to fool me, you're as sturdy as a block of iron!"

"This is a life-saving ability; I've always prioritized preserving my life!"

Perhaps due to private discussions, Zhang Baojia and others concluded that Zhang Xuezhou was engaged in the assassin profession.

In particular, Zhang Xuezhou's skill in rescuing the people of Zhang Household Village in Huainan was something only an assassin could do.

After Zhang Baojia patted Zhang Xuezhou's body several times, he felt that Zhang Xuezhou's body was like a city wall. Even after his hands turned white from patting, Zhang Xuezhou's expression did not change in the slightest. This further reinforced Zhang Baojia's judgment.

"Actually... I am a Grand Master of the Palace in the imperial court, I have a legitimate profession... I also have a side business, I can tell fortunes!"

"Why is a fortune teller so robust? It's simple: I can't predict whether I'll get beaten up, so I just practice my ability to take a beating!"

"The reason you've seen me disappear and reappear is simple: I anticipated someone was trying to cause me trouble, so I ran away in advance!"

"Sometimes I can't avoid it, and all I can do is take a beating!"

"Back then in Huainan, I also divined the opportune moment to get everyone out."

After much effort, Zhang Xuezhou finally convinced Zhang Baojia that Zhang Xuezhou was not a hitman.

But Zhang Baojia quickly warned him not to lie anymore, lest he get into trouble and get beaten to death, because the more he explained, the worse things got.

After returning to a more ordinary mindset, Zhang Xuezhou discovered that returning to ordinariness wasn't so easy.

"Actually, I'm very accurate at fortune telling, you must believe me!"

To allay everyone's concerns and reassure them, Zhang Xuezhou finally revealed a side business he rarely engaged in.

He even started making up stories about it, and he also gave fortune telling to people to prove his accuracy.