Chapter 11: The Fortune-Telling Incident

Chapter 11: The Fortune-Telling Incident
No wonder the old man was so weird and eccentric in his speech. His business of fortune-telling, warding off evil spirits, and dispelling danger was the only one in the vicinity, so his business was thriving. But this young man with no hair on his mouth didn't even greet him when he set up his own stall next to him. He was brazenly sitting in his own chair, as if he didn't even respect "Old Huang the Immortal"?
江湖上都讲究一个面子，这可是在抽他脸啊。此外，生意还被抢了一些，虽然没有损失太多，但总被膈应得很不爽，这不，刚才看到有机会，就顺水推舟，小小地给他上一小课。
Respect for elders is necessary.
Jiang is still as experienced as ever.
The young scholar surprisingly had a good temper. When his business went downhill and his booth was almost destroyed, he didn't bother too much with the culprit in front of him. He picked up his chair and walked towards the elderly man.
“喂喂，年轻人，君子动手不动手，别干傻事告诉你，附近有捕快巡逻的。”这下可把老人吓了一跳，以为要遭殃，哆嗦不已，蒲扇颤颤巍巍地指着年轻人。
年轻人把躺椅一摆，刚好在老者附近，嘻嘻笑道：“老爷子教训得有道理，是晚辈不懂礼数在先，失礼失礼。”
说着，不断翻着两边的口袋，翻找半天后，从里面摸出一个铜板。
The common currency in the town is the small black copper coin, which can't even buy a steamed bun.
"Cough, cough, this is all the junior has. I'm struggling with my livelihood and hope you will teach me generously." The young man handed it over, looking somewhat embarrassed.
老者眯着眼睛，生活不易，俗话说得好，再小的蚊子腿都是肉，不要白不要，便麻溜地接了过来。
动作娴熟，行云流水不着痕迹，毫无烟火气息。
"Sure, sure. Let me tell you, setting up a stall requires some skills. For example..." the old man grinned and began to share his experience. The young man listened attentively and occasionally asked some key questions. They would share a knowing smile when that happened.
Two old friends hit it off quickly, and during the process, the elder even personally demonstrated how to conduct "business" when it came up. When it was time to part ways, it was almost as if they had performed the traditional Chinese ritual of cutting off a chicken's head and burning yellow paper offerings.
“老弟，相信我，按照我的方法，换个地方，保你发大财你。”老者收拾摊子准备回家，不忘殷切叮嘱年轻人。
“自然，多谢老哥指点，此番大恩，来日必有厚报。对了，听小弟一番劝，最近天气反常，还是多待家中休养的好，免得风寒加重。”年轻人点头，友好善意提醒。
"Haha, it's okay, it's okay, I'm leaving now."
"Remember, otherwise there may be a bloody disaster."
The old man pushed the small cart carrying his belongings and walked back, with a cold smile on his face. "Huh," he said, "you cursed me with a bloody disaster. You better take care of yourself first, hehe."
他奸笑不已，像这种摆摊子的挣钱方法，每个人都有独家门道，又岂会真的轻易泄露出去，他不过随口忽悠而已，那年轻人若真的相信照着去做，有血光之灾的肯定会是他。
The young man lay back on the recliner without any grace, crossed his legs with no gentlemanly demeanor, and fiddled with a string of prayer beads in his hand, murmuring non-stop: "All beings are suffering, only self-enlightenment can save us. Oh, old man, I've said all I can say. Whether you can get through this disaster or not depends on your fate."
“Miss, would you like your fortune told?” He had just finished speaking when his eyes lit up and he warmly welcomed a woman who was walking towards him, his gaze falling upon her at his stall.
She was naturally very beautiful, and this was one of the greatest pleasures of his trip.
Everyone comes here for opportunities, but he just came to the mortal world to take a look at the beautiful scenery, to appreciate the thousand mountains and the waves of light, this trip is not in vain.
Opportunities, when the mood is excellent, this thing will come to you willingly, why bother to go through great lengths to find it.
I don't go looking for opportunities, opportunities will come looking for me.
A young man named Huang Huang smiled and enthusiastically chatted with customers. While many practitioners complain about not having enough blessings, he worries about having too much. That's the difference.
集市无论多热闹，终有喧嚣散尽归于沉寂之时，黑夜无论多漫长，终有拨开云雾见天明之时。
又是如往常一样没有太多区别的一天。
姜晟睁开双眼，默默看了下房檐后，低头看着胸膛。
姚青蓝小脸蛋贴在宽厚的胸膛上，小手扯着睡衣，似乎生怕抓不住一样，把睡衣扯得皱成一团，紧巴紧巴，整个人犹如树袋熊挂着，可可爱爱。
Perhaps she has become accustomed to a life of hardship, even if there are no worries now, she still doesn't sleep too peacefully. Occasionally, her eyebrows furrow and her hands tug forcefully. Maybe a few drops of cold sweat have fallen down her face.
Jiang Sheng gently wiped the cold sweat from her, holding her small hand and letting out a gentle sigh.
For such a young girl to suffer so much pain, it is really hard for her. If anyone dares to bully his sister from now on, they will definitely have to deal with him.
天上人间，无一例外。
不过想到这茬，姜晟还是百思不得其解，有点小小的蛋疼。
当时为她处理好伤口后，姜晟顺便测试了下她的潜力，结果发现天分奇高，走修行一道绝对可以一骑绝尘。当然，因为她体质有些特殊，必须在他的指导下修行才行，在大部分修行者看来，姚青蓝都属于废物中的废物，只有在同样特殊的姜晟眼中，她才是异常珍贵的宝贝。
所以说珍珠与砂砾，只在于有没有慧眼识珠的那个人，有没有伯乐。
姜晟没有收过徒，当时却萌生了强烈的收徒之心，便对姚青蓝提出了要收她为徒的想法。
According to reason, there should be no twists and turns, but things in the world are often so weird, and accidents always bring unexpected surprises. Yao Qinglan lowered her head and said hesitantly, "Can we not be master and apprentice?"
“额，我收你为徒，是要教你本事，知道嘛？嗯，不止读书写字，还有很多东西，你想也想不到的神奇东西。”姜晟瞳孔都睁大起来，平生第一次开这个口，得到的居然是这么一个回复，心中感受可想而知。
“你做师父不好，我不想你做师父。”姚青蓝低着头，无论什么时候都敢于抬眼正视的她，没有敢看姜晟，声音也低低的没有任何气势，弱弱地一点都不像她。
“你都还没有看到我怎么教呢，就知道我做不好师父？”姜晟瞪大了眼睛，满脸不可思议。这丫头对他的偏见哪里来的，想想镇上男女老少，哪一个不是夸他夫子工作做得好，怎么到了她这里就反过来了！
Yao Qing lowered her head even lower, but she didn't concede, insisting, "I don't want to be your disciple."
Jiang Sheng rubbed his forehead, feeling his head buzzing and feeling uncomfortable. He couldn't help but say, "If you don't want to be my disciple, then be my little sister. This won't disadvantage you, right?"
Yao Qing's ears turned red and she raised her head, saying, "Okay."
Jiang Sheng rolled his eyes and couldn't help but laugh and cry. He had the idea of ​​accepting an apprentice for the first time, but it ended up being such a tragic ending, which was really disappointing.
(End of this chapter)