You handed the gift to the Fu family steward who had come to greet you.
Then, with a smile, you stepped through the main gate of the Fu family residence.
You sighed softly to yourself. Xianzhou truly made you feel at home.
At the very least, it was easy for you to accept this cultural atmosphere.
"Mr. Su, you're here!"
The current head of the Fu family saw you and came forward enthusiastically to welcome you.
"Your visit is an honor, Mr. Su. I apologize for not greeting you earlier. Please forgive my discourtesy…"
He was holding a baby girl in his arms, and you carefully examined the infant's face…
Yet nothing could be discerned.
You quickly calculated in your mind what this girl's name would be in the future, what path she would walk…
Your Precognition showed you this scene:
A young woman, not very tall, descended gracefully from the sky.
"All things in the world… have their paths. But to alter the stars… success depends on human effort."
Her eyes were half-open, half-closed, and her small body contained an unlimited domain: the future Diviner of Xianzhou, Fu Xuan.
It seemed to be this little one in front of you.
You murmured to yourself. This child is the future Diviner of Xianzhou. Hmm, she hasn't grown up yet.
"With such exceptional bones, this girl's future is boundless."
Hearing this, Fu Xuan's father beamed with joy.
"Does Mr. Su also understand physiognomy?"
"Ahem… just a little, only a little…"
You couldn't help but feel your face warm slightly…
But then you relaxed. Your Precognition was, in a sense, far more effective than ordinary physiognomy…
"As expected of Mr. Su. My little daughter doesn't have a name yet. I wonder if Mr. Su would be willing to give her one?"
Your mind buzzed as you looked at Fu Xuan's father. Several question marks slowly rose above your head.
"Me? Give her a name?"
"Yes, Mr. Su. This is also my wife's wish. She has recently become obsessed with your poem Jiangchengzi…"
"She says that in today's Xianzhou, no one has talent greater than yours."
"She insisted that I ask you to name our little daughter…"
Your head nearly fell off. Had you been too playful during those few months of teaching at the private academy?
Isn't this inappropriate? I'm new here…
"Huh? Mr. Su's talent is obvious to all of us. Besides… my wife insists that you—"
Fu Xuan's father suddenly looked troubled. His expression became subtle, as if, if he couldn't get this name, he wouldn't be able to return to his room to sleep tonight.
You organized your thoughts.
You quickly calmed down.
At this moment, slight hesitation or refusal could still be seen as modesty, but outright refusal…
That would be a loss of prestige.
A chill ran down your spine. People of Xianzhou valued this greatly…
"Hmm…"
You pondered for a moment, unsure who had originally given Fu Xuan her name. Now…
You could only copy it.
…Sorry.
So you pretended to be profound, repeatedly examining the newborn's face.
"This child has shown unusual phenomena since birth. She is extraordinary…"
"And she was born in the ninth month. I think, why not call her 'Fu Xuan'…?"
The character "Xuan" (mysterious) represents extraordinariness and also carries the meaning of the ninth month, something you had learned while studying Xianzhou culture.
Who would have thought that upon hearing this name, Fu Xuan's father would immediately become excited?
"Great minds think alike! I had also thought of this name!"
"Mr. Su, I'll go inform my wife right away. It's decided—our daughter's name will be 'Fu Xuan'!"
Fu Xuan's father left happily with his daughter in his arms, while you were led inside to eat and drink at the banquet.
You watched Fu Xuan's father retreat, nearly losing your composure, but fortunately, you managed not to embarrass yourself.
You were a teacher, and maintaining your image was important.
Aside from being cornered by Fu Xuan's father to name his child, you greatly enjoyed the drinking that day. Xianzhou had not yet entered a state of war at that time.
The local customs were quite hospitable.
You immersed yourself once again in your teaching life. Being a teacher truly felt good…
Later, news came from the Fu family residence that Madam Fu was extremely satisfied with the name you had given. She said that when little Fu Xuan turned three, she would send her to the private academy to recognize you as her enlightening teacher.
Such a request was nothing, and you naturally agreed.
You then returned to your plain and unpretentious teaching career.
Until one day, a year later…
On your way home from Wuzhen Academy, you encountered a strange man.
The man was unkempt, with a scruffy beard, sitting by the roadside drinking tea, his gaze fixed on you with interest.
You paused briefly, searching your memory. You didn't know this person.
"Young friend, why not come and sit? Would you like to try some fine tea brought from Luofu?"
Not knowing the newcomer's identity or purpose, you didn't act rashly.
Instead, you silently activated Precognition in your mind, trying to find some clues about his identity.
Although you had a vague guess in your heart, you weren't certain.
Soon, this scene appeared in your mind: the man was performing deductions before a magical array, completely absorbed and meticulous…
Beside him was a token engraved with the words "Grand Diviner."
Only then did you dare to confirm your suspicion. The newcomer was indeed the current Diviner of Xianzhou, the Diviner Jingtian…
"Young friend, there's no need to worry. I bear you no ill will. As an astrologer, I cannot predict your future, and I feel some curiosity."
The eyes of Diviner Jingtian were half-closed, like those of a fortune-teller on the streets of Blue Star.
You nodded and then sat down.
Sitting face to face with Diviner Jingtian, there were probably not many people in all of Xianzhou who could receive such treatment.
"Young friend, you are not from Xianzhou, are you? Why have you come here to teach?"
"I was originally a refugee from the stars. I greatly admire Xianzhou, so I stayed. As for teaching, it's simply my way of making a living."
You had been asked similar questions many times, and your answer was already well-practiced.
Diviner Jingtian nodded slightly.
"It's quite strange, truly. I saw you several months ago. Your talent is unparalleled and your reputation is excellent, but when I used to divine the futures of outsiders, I discovered that your 'future' was as if hidden within a cloud of mist."
"At first, I thought it was because you hadn't lived long enough in Xianzhou…"
"But recently, I divined for you again, and the mist surrounding your path has grown even thicker."
"I've been divining for over a hundred years and have never seen such a situation in my life."
You merely smiled faintly. If even the Diviner of Xianzhou couldn't see your future, that could only be attributed to the merit of the system.
At that moment, you could only play dumb.
"What you say, sir, I don't understand."
Diviner Jingtian showed no particular reaction, as if he had already anticipated your answer.
He simply opened his half-closed eyes slightly and looked at you with a smile.
Then he said something that left you completely stunned.
"I am the Diviner of Xianzhou, and soon… an unexpected calamity may occur. How about becoming my disciple for a few days?"
You scratched your head, unable to understand what this Grand Diviner was doing.
What he said was extremely strange: I am the Grand Diviner of Xianzhou, and I'm about to die soon. Can you be my apprentice for a few days?