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This lineage's abilities surpass those of all other Taoist sects. To be able to claim inheritance from the Celestial Master's Tao, one must possess an extraordinary gift, rarely found in the world.

Yet... the Heavenly Master Sect vanished from the world hundreds of years ago, leaving no descendants behind.

How could a young maiden... be the successor of the Celestial Master Sect?

Not a single person present believed Chu Yuening's words.

Suspecting her of exaggerating for effect, she had supposedly aligned herself with a powerful faction to impress others.

Mu Rongshan exchanged a glance with Guang Deye, then he asked with a smile, "Brother Deye, do you believe it?"

Guang Deye responded with a composed smile, "The Way of Celestial Masters has long vanished from the world. How could a successor possibly emerge so recklessly, let alone one so young?"

Mu Rongshan burst into hearty laughter, "Brother Deye, you've hit the nail on the head."

Mu Rongshan's apprentice also cast a glance at Chu Yuening, who was roughly the same age, and scoffed, "Truly, ignorance is bliss. Her, a Celestial Master of Dao? How preposterous."

"I doubt she's even fully grasped the art of fortune-telling yet, let alone knowing who the influential figure was that helped her secure a spot on the show."

The three masters' price boards were already in place.

They were well-known feng shui masters in Hong Kong, and their services didn't come cheap.

Each of the three masters charges a fee of ten thousand for a single divination.

The people present turned their attention back to Chu Yuening.

She turned the sign to face the camera, and there was a sudden gasp. Everyone drew in a sharp breath.

Above it was prominently written: Ten thousand for a single divination.

Ji Qing observed the derisive glances around him and stepped forward with well-intentioned advice, "Master Chu Da, would you consider setting a lower price? As is widely known, in the field of feng shui, experience holds great weight — the more seasoned one is, the deeper their mastery. You've set your price equal to those of the other three esteemed masters. If you don't attract any clients, you might not be able to participate in the next episode's recording."

With no footage, how could they continue recording?

Chu Yuening shook her head. "The price stands as is, non-negotiable."

Qing Jin saw that persuasion was futile and silently sighed as he left the scene.

Everyone was anticipating Chu Yuening's embarrassment, especially the apprentices under the three masters, who engaged in relentless discussion.

"Fortune-telling for ten thousand yuan? She really dares to ask."

"Her aspirations reach higher than the heavens, yet her fate is lighter than a feather."

"A master asks for ten thousand. How dare a novice, just starting out, also ask for ten thousand?"

"Who would settle accounts with her? If anyone's to pay a thousand, it should be our master."

"Judging by the circumstances, it's highly unlikely that any guests have arrived."

A growing crowd of citizens assembled before the bell tower, notably including many distinguished guests who, upon discovering that the renowned master, normally inaccessible even with prior appointments, was now offering fortune-telling services, hurried from all corners to partake in this rare opportunity.

Before long, amidst the bustling market, it was only Chu Yuening's fortune-telling stall that remained relatively quiet, while the other three masters' booths were constantly surrounded by a steady stream of people seeking their services. In no time, Mu Rongshan had already completed two divinations.

Both were from regular clients seeking my services again.

Chu Yuening was not in a hurry; she occasionally picked up her teacup to sip tea, and from a red plastic bag, she took out a comic book that she had prepared in advance and began to read it.

The camera pans across the scene.

The photographers fell silent.

While the other masters had already commenced their businesses, Master Chu, to everyone's surprise, was enthusiastically engrossed in… watching "Master Confucius"?

As time elapsed.

Others have already completed the task of having three fortune-telling sessions as assigned by the production team.

Only Chu Yuening had yet to begin casting her divination.

Mu Rongshan sneered, "Not a single accurate prediction. It seems there's no need to share the stage with such conceited individuals in the next session."

No sooner had the words been spoken.

From amidst the crowd, a middle-aged man clad in martial arts training attire, his face radiant with vitality and a healthy flush, strode directly towards Mu Rongshan's stall.

Just as Mu Rongshan thought they had come for him,

The middle-aged man turned on his heel and took a seat at Chu Yuening's stall.

Mu Rongshan's face darkened instantly.

The middle-aged man laid out ten thousand yuan on the table. Without rushing to have his fortune told, he smiled amiably and asked, "Master, where are you from in mainland China?"

Hearing a commotion, Chu Yuening closed the old master's comic book and looked up, smiling gently toward the stall. "Xiangcheng, the mainland."

"Oh, I knew it!" Clapping his hands, he laughed. "Fellow countryman, fellow countryman! You've come all this way, so you simply must have an opening ceremony."

"Go on, give me a reading then."

Chapter 109

The moment the middle-aged man finished speaking.

The onlookers in the crowd began to murmur like boiling water.

"Hometown friend? Are you serious, sir? No matter how close a fellow townsman is, it's still a stranger. Why spend a thousand dollars just like that?"

Indeed, young miss, your tender age gives away your newcomer status. Allow me to be frank, the realm of esoteric studies, be it feng shui or astrology, greatly values experience. At barely twenty, what experience could you possibly have?

"Well, for ten thousand dollars, I'd suggest you consult the other three renowned masters in Hong Kong. They have a solid reputation, so you won't risk being misled."

"I've never even heard the name Chu Yuening before."

"Would it be better to consult Master Zhang? He's very accurate. I've sought his advice before."

"Master Murong's mastery of the Six Divinations is remarkable. Last time, it even helped me predict my promotion. If not for Master Murong, I would have resigned by now."

"Wide Master is also quite impressive."

"Indeed, little sister is too young to make any significant calculations."

The three masters present, having been lavished with praise, couldn't help but feel a touch of vanity stirring within them.

Mu Rongshan, in particular, had initially thought that the man had come for a fortune-telling session with him, nearly resulting in an awkward misunderstanding. But when he saw the customer showing a lack of discernment by approaching an unknown young female fortune-teller instead, he grew all the more eager to witness the spectacle unfold.

He raised his hand, gesturing for the crowd to hush, and then, with a smile directed at Chu Yuening, he said, "Since you've quoted a price of ten thousand, it stands to reason that you possess the skills to match. To ensure our audience understands, I'll invite my apprentice to provide an explanation."

Yu Jiqing gripped the microphone, taken aback, attempting to dissuade, "Master Murong, this..."