My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 461 - 458: Tricked by a Fortune Teller

Gao Fei laughed. This fortune-telling old man was really interesting, daring to try and hoax me?

"I don't have time to listen to your nonsense here." Gao Fei lifted his foot, intending to leave.

"Young man, you're here to find someone, right?" the fortune-teller suddenly spoke, "To be precise, you're here to save someone, aren't you?"

"Uh?" Gao Fei furrowed his brow, "You're mistaken, I'm not here to save anyone, I'm here to have fun."

"Have fun?" The fortune-teller grinned, "Don't lie to me, I can clearly see that you are indeed here to save someone." As he spoke, the fortune-teller picked up his dirty teacup and took a sip, "If you have the time, sit down and listen to me. If you don't want to hear it... I won't force you."

Gao Fei stared at the fortune-teller for a while, then stepped over, "Fine, I'll listen to what you have to say, to see if you really have the skills."

"Sit." The fortune-teller gestured to the stool opposite him.

Gao Fei pulled out the stool and sat down, then looked expressionlessly at the fortune-teller.

"Stretch out your hand, let me take a look."

"Which one?"

"Either one, both are fine," the fortune-teller put down his teacup, smiling slightly.

Gao Fei extended his left hand.

The fortune-teller bent his head and carefully examined Gao Fei's palm, muttering to himself while saying a bunch of gibberish, which Gao Fei couldn't understand anyway.

"How is it?" Gao Fei asked, not betraying any emotion.

"Young man, I advise you to leave Eastern Spirit City sooner rather than later," the fortune-teller sighed softly, "Staying here will bring deadly calamity."

"Is it that serious?" Gao Fei raised an eyebrow.

"I am a fortune-teller, I never speak nonsense," the fortune-teller spoke with a serious expression, "I have said earlier, your forehead is darkened and your Qi looks unsightly, that's a sign of impending disaster. Then I looked at your palm and found the mark of calamity particularly distinct, which means you are about to face a great catastrophe, and might even lose your life."

"The mark of calamity?"

"Yes, every person has a mark of calamity in their palm, which is invisible to most people, only those who have studied the art of divination can see it. Once the mark of calamity becomes pronounced, it means that the person is about to encounter a major disaster."

"Is there a way to break it?"

"The best way is to leave Eastern Spirit City immediately. As long as you leave this place of trouble, your calamity will gradually fade away."

"Is there no other way?"

"Other ways..." The fortune-teller stroked his beard, feigning contemplation, "There are ways, but... they are difficult to execute..."

"Could you be more specific?"

"I am proficient in a spell that can obscure the heavens' will, which, once cast, can temporarily help you avoid calamity..."

"Casting such a spell must be harmful to the body, right?"

"Of course, it's harmful! It can cause severe damage to one's Yuan Qi and shorten one's life. That's why I wouldn't cast such a spell unless absolutely necessary."

"I wonder if the venerable sir could cast this spell for me?"

"This... We met in this vast sea of people, which means we have fate. I believe most in fate! Since the heavens allowed you to meet me, it means your life is not meant to end... I can help you... However, you will have to pay some price..."

"Price?" Gao Fei's mouth curled slightly; after all this talk, finally showing his true colors, "What price?"

"Cough, cough, cough..." The fortune-teller cleared his throat, "I usually require some Spirit Stones to alleviate someone's calamity."

Gao Fei's eyes narrowed, "Spirit Stones, huh? Alright, how much do you want?"

"Not too many." The fortune-teller shook his head, "Just give me a... million Spirit Stones, that's all."

"A million Spirit Stones?" Gao Fei laughed, "You really dare to ask, huh!"

"You..."

"Bang!"

Gao Fei slammed the table and stood up, his gaze icy as he stared at the fortune-teller, "Do you take me for a three-year-old child? So easy to fool! First scare me with words, then coax me to hand over Spirit Stones! If I were fooled, that would truly be a life lived in vain!"

"No, I wasn't fooling you; what I said was true," the fortune-teller insisted, "You can go and ask around; who doesn't know the grand reputation of Li Banxian..."

"Enough, stop putting on a show here," Gao Fei waved his hand dismissively, "You may deceive others, but if you think you can deceive me, not in this lifetime."

"I..."

"If it were the old me, I would've trashed your stall by now!"

"You wouldn't dare!" The fortune-teller got angry, pointing at Gao Fei, "Try smashing it! Let me tell you! I also have status in Eastern Spirit City. I just need to say a word, and you'll regret it!"

"You?" Gao Fei laughed, but it was a cold laugh, "Someone like you has status? Alright then, tell me, what status do you have? What position?"

"Listen carefully." The fortune-teller commanded, "My cousin works at the Eastern Spirit City's government office, and he's not a small official either! I just need to speak to him, and you're done for life!"

"And here I thought you had a big background," Gao Fei clicked his tongue disdainfully, "Turns out, you're just a paper tiger."

"You..."

"Alright, stop howling here, I have urgent matters to attend to and no time to deal with you."

"You can't leave!" The fortune-teller blocked Gao Fei's path, "I've cast your fortune, you have to pay the Divination Fee! If you dare not to pay, I'll go to my cousin! I'll have him send soldiers to arrest you!"

Damn it, I've run into a scoundrel! Gao Fei cursed inwardly.

The dispute between the two attracted a large crowd of onlookers, making the scene increasingly lively. Even the patrolling soldiers nearby noticed the situation...

Given Gao Fei's past temperament, he would have already turned hostile, but now... he had to hold back, as he was in unfamiliar territory in Eastern Spirit City, where causing trouble would be problematic to resolve. Besides, he was here to save someone; it was best not to create additional problems. Better to endure it for now! He could deal with this annoying fortune-teller later when he got the chance.

Gao Fei reached for a handful of Spirit Stones and threw them at the fortune-teller, "Consider it my bad luck today, running into a scoundrel like you!" After cursing, Gao Fei walked away in a huff.

This time, the fortune-teller did not stop him.

"Hmph! Trying to fight me? You're still too green!" The fortune-teller picked up the Spirit Stones and sat back down, cleared his throat, and continued shouting, "Fortune-telling ah, fortune-telling! Predicting five hundred years into the past, five hundred years into the future, accurate predictions without charge ah!"

The onlookers gradually dispersed, and the patrolling soldiers, seeing the matter resolved, turned around and marched away in neat steps.