Chapter 122: When Will Lord Grand Diviner Become General?
It was another sunny day. Meng Huaifeng’s “One Hundred Ways for Travelers to Die” had already updated over ten episodes, but lately it was hard to find truly innovative ways to die, so Meng Huaifeng planned to pause this series for now.
Although the Cloudy Five Warriors’ Storytelling Oddity was the most popular, half of the guests chose other stories or custom illusions. Most experiences were ordinary, but there were still some interesting materials to update for a while.
“March, aren’t you practicing sword today?” Meng Huaifeng asked March 7th, who had moved a chair to lie next to him.
“This lady has been practicing sword at high intensity for ten straight days. What’s wrong with resting one day? Master Jingliu is so strict; she’s exhausting this lady.” March 7th looked completely burned out.
“Study is like rowing against the current; if you don’t advance, you retreat…”
“Stop, stop, stop! Don’t lecture this lady like Dan Heng does.” March 7th looked at Meng Huaifeng discontentedly.
“Alright, then what’s your sword technique level now?” Meng Huaifeng asked curiously.
“Master Jingliu said I’ve learned all the basics. Next, as long as I practice diligently, I can make rapid progress. When I hit a bottleneck, I can ask General Jing Yuan or Little Brother Yan Qing for guidance. It’s a pity Master Jingliu left; I don’t know when I’ll see her again.” March 7th said with some nostalgia.
“The basics Master Jingliu means definitely aren’t the same as what ordinary people think, right?” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Of course. Hmm, Little Brother Yan Qing said that purely in terms of sword technique, I’ve reached his level at age eleven.” March 7th said somewhat proudly.
“Age eleven? Pfft…” Meng Huaifeng quickly covered his mouth to stifle the laugh.
“What’s with that expression? Little Brother Yan Qing is a genius; at eleven, he was already mid-level in the Cloud Cavalry! This lady has only learned for ten days; isn’t that already impressive?” March 7th pinched Meng Huaifeng angrily with her small hand.
“Hiss~, let go, let go. I overlooked that you’ve only practiced sword for ten days, Little March. You’re amazing, a true once-in-a-generation genius.” Meng Huaifeng praised through gritted teeth.
“Of course.” March 7th raised her chin proudly.
“Meng Huaifeng, March 7th, we meet again.” A familiar voice came from the stall.
Meng Huaifeng sat up slightly and said in surprise, “Grand Diviner? How do you have time to go shopping today?”
“This general… cough, this seat has been handling Luofu affairs continuously for so many days and feels slightly fatigued. Jing Yuan is finally back to take over, so this seat is resting for half a day.” Fu Xuan said with some regret.
“Hear that, March? Grand Diviner has been working nonstop for so many days, even got dark circles, and she’s only resting half a day. Don’t you feel guilty resting a full day?” Meng Huaifeng nudged March 7th.
“Not at all.” March 7th rolled her eyes, admitting to herself that she couldn’t compare to Fu Xuan the workaholic.
“Sigh, dark circles? Really?” Fu Xuan quickly took out a small mirror and checked back and forth. She wasn’t sure if it was psychological, but she felt the skin around her eyes was indeed a bit darker.
“Don’t listen to his nonsense. Grand Diviner, your skin is so good; where are the dark circles?” March 7th said.
Fu Xuan doubtfully put away the small mirror and sighed, “The general’s position is truly not easy to hold. Every action must consider all aspects; one misstep leads to endless trouble.”
“Isn’t it because Grand Diviner manages too meticulously?” Meng Huaifeng said. He didn’t believe Jing Yuan would handle that much so diligently.
“The general’s position is of great importance; how can one be careless? This is my duty. Ahem.” Fu Xuan said.
“I think she actually enjoys it.” March 7th whispered into Meng Huaifeng’s ear.
Meng Huaifeng nodded in agreement. Fu Xuan’s expression didn’t change, pretending not to hear.
“May I ask what business Grand Diviner has coming here? To experience Storytelling Oddity?” Meng Huaifeng asked.
“That’s one reason. The Storytelling Oddity you host has recently gained fame on the Xianzhou, and this seat is indeed curious. The other reason is to inform you: tomorrow at noon, go to the Divine Strategy Army to receive the Xianzhou’s reward for the Stellar Train’s aid.” Fu Xuan said.
“The benefits General promised are finally here? Can you tell us what they are first?” March 7th asked, eyes shining.
“The Stellar Train fought tooth and nail for Luofu, with sincerity as clear as day. After deliberation by the Six Lords, from now on, you are all Luofu’s sworn allies. Within Luofu’s territory, you shall receive the highest treatment as alliance envoys.” Fu Xuan said.
“Wow! Though nothing tangible yet, it sounds pretty cool.” March 7th exclaimed.
“How could there be nothing tangible? It must be given on-site tomorrow.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Exactly. Rest assured, Luofu’s reward will surely satisfy you all.” Fu Xuan nodded.
“So, what does Grand Diviner want to experience? Just a heads-up: if the experience has enough highlights, I’ll post it to my account.” Meng Huaifeng reminded.
“No problem.” Fu Xuan didn’t mind. It must be this seat’s shining moment, perfect to show everyone her capabilities, far more competent than Jing Yuan.
“This seat needs no script; create an illusion based on reality.”
“I don’t know many Xianzhou secrets, so there might be discrepancies. But if you agree, I can capture your thoughts in real-time to generate the illusion, making it match what you know of the Xianzhou.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Mm, then that’s fine. How much?”
“What money? Right, should I make you assume the general’s identity?” Meng Huaifeng asked.
“This seat isn’t the type to play free rider.” Fu Xuan wrinkled her small nose, slapped a large stack of Xun Di in front of the little boss lady, and said imposingly, “No need; this seat will obtain the general’s position herself.”
Little Boss Lady Meng Ming obsequiously fetched a chair for Fu Xuan and let her sit nearby.
“Get ready; don’t resist.” Meng Huaifeng said as he used his skill on Fu Xuan.
With Fu Xuan’s strength, if she resisted, she could easily break free from the illusion and wake up.
Seeing Fu Xuan enter the illusion, March 7th whispered, “I think Grand Diviner hasn’t had enough of being general, so she’s here to continue experiencing it.”
“Don’t say what you see.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“This lady isn’t stupid; of course I won’t say it to Grand Diviner’s face.”
“Really? I don’t believe it.”
“Which part don’t you believe, the first half or the second?” March 7th glared.
“Heh heh.”
“Heh heh your head! Take this lady’s elbow!”
“Stop messing around. Want to see how Fu Xuan does as general?” Meng Huaifeng asked.
“Yes!”
Meng Huaifeng pulled out his mobile phone, opened Fu Xuan’s illusion, and huddled with March 7th to watch.
In the illusion, Fu Xuan ran to Jing Yuan to demand the general’s position.
Fu Xuan: Next Six Lords meeting, don’t forget to recommend me as general.
Jing Yuan: Alchemy Commission casualties over half; I still need to cover for Fu Qing against the alliance’s accountability. Wait until this passes.
Fu Xuan: Mm, alright.
Ten years later.
Jing Yuan: Fu Qing, work harder; in a bit, I’ll let you be Luofu’s general.
Fu Xuan: Really? Great!
One hundred years later.
Jing Yuan: Fu Qing, your qualifications aren’t shallow anymore. In a bit, when I step down, you’ll be Luofu’s general.
Fu Xuan: Really? Great!
Five hundred years later.
At a tombstone, Fu Xuan’s spirit lingered unwillingly.
Jing Yuan: Sigh, Fu Qing, if you’d held on two more hours, you’d be Luofu Xianzhou’s general. No choice; next general has to be Yan Qing.
Yan Qing: Really? Great!
……
Fu Xuan woke from the illusion with an extremely gloomy face, her powerful low pressure making it hard to even breathe loudly.
Meng Huaifeng and March 7th exchanged glances.
“Cough, Grand Diviner, as I said, the illusion is generated in real-time from your thoughts. The reason this happened is that General Jing Yuan perfunctorily put you off too many times before, creating a psychological shadow. You instinctively think he’s doing it again this time, so it didn’t progress. It’s not my fault.” Meng Huaifeng explained innocently.
“Jing Yuan!” Fu Xuan said through gritted teeth, resentment nearly spilling out.
At the Divine Strategy Army desk, Jing Yuan, chin propped on hand, jolted awake from his nap.
“Suddenly have a bad premonition. What’s going on?” Jing Yuan muttered to himself, “Whatever. Let’s check the live broadcast and watch some videos.”
Meng Huaifeng edited the video. March 7th said somewhat fearfully, “Wait, Huaifeng, you’re really posting it? Not afraid Fu Xuan will come back to fight us?”
“I asked her before; she said no problem.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“I feel she might have changed her mind now. Ask again?” March 7th said.
“Lord Fu Xuan’s word is her bond; how could she go back on it? Relax, it’ll be fine.” Meng Huaifeng clicked publish.
《When will Grand Diviner become general?》
Comments:
Playing Cards for Life: No wonder Grand Diviner looked so bad when she returned; it’s because of you! You’re truly wicked; overtime again!
Wind and Rainbow 7854: Fu Xuan is still young; she should be fine in five hundred years.
Not Firefly: So much joy! Firefly wants to play too!
Cold Legs Uncle: Go quickly; it’s at Luofu Xianzhou, Starcrane Celestial Nexus, find Stellar Train’s Meng Huaifeng. Don’t go to the wrong person.
Real Name Online: Haha, interesting, but the general is old and probably won’t live that long.
Invincible Swordsman 123: Who are you? Daring to curse the general; have the guts to give your name.
Real Name Online: Yan Qing?
Invincible Swordsman 123: Huh?
Breeze in Embrace（ Author） @Real Name Online: Still laughing? Grand Diviner says she can be general today; she’s gone to get the blade.
Not Firefly: Fight, fight! I want to see rivers of blood.
Zhao Camera: Don’t listen to his nonsense; Grand Diviner never said that.
At Divination Department, a Suiyang entered the low-pressure Fu Xuan.
“Still hesitating? He doesn’t want you as general at all, just perfunctorily putting you off. Blade in hand, follow me; tomorrow you’ll be Luofu’s general!” Suiyang tempted. Pan Yan most loved the emotions of those who rebelled against superiors; pity it gained freedom too late, or Medicine King leader Dan Shu would have been its favorite host.
“Who are you?” Fu Xuan asked.
“Who I am doesn’t matter; what matters is I can help you become general. He’s at the age of Demonic Yin Body, still clinging to power—utterly corrupt. He should have passed the position to an excellent young person like you. Only you can lead the Xianzhou to greater heights.” Pan Yan continued tempting, amplifying Fu Xuan’s desire to be general bit by bit, amplifying, amplifying more!
“You’re right, but how can I become general?” Fu Xuan felt Pan Yan was correct.
“At Divination Department, arrange five hundred axemen, lure the Xianzhou general here, and with one order, hack him to mincemeat. The general’s position will naturally be yours.”
“Heh.” Fu Xuan’s desire to be general was stronger than ever, but she wasn’t foolish. What axemen could hack an envoy to mincemeat?
Listened to too many storytelling?
This thing isn’t reliable; better rely on myself.
Near end of work, Fu Xuan went to Divine Strategy Army and blocked the slipping-away Jing Yuan.
She wouldn’t really come to seize power, would she?
Jing Yuan saw Fu Xuan seemed unarmed and quietly relaxed.
“General Jing Yuan, when will you recommend me as general?” Fu Xuan asked seriously.
“Fu Qing, don’t rush. Wait until this incident blows over. Alchemy Commission casualties over half; I still need to cover for Fu Qing against the alliance’s accountability.” Jing Yuan said habitually.
After speaking, he suddenly realized his words sounded familiar.
Seeing Fu Xuan’s slightly crumbling expression, Jing Yuan quickly added, “Fu Qing, I swear this time it’s absolutely true. Once the storm passes, I’ll recommend you immediately!”
“Heh.” Fu Xuan sneered coldly and left dispiritedly.
Jing Yuan, you’ll regret this!
Jing Yuan smiled bitterly. What was all this?
His expression suddenly changed. Bad, such an excellent workhorse wouldn’t quit, would she?
……
As Meng Huaifeng planned to close stall, Gui Naifen sneaked up to him.
“Hey, Big Brother Huaifeng, heard about it?” Gui Naifen whispered in Meng Huaifeng’s ear.
“Heard what?” Meng Huaifeng asked.
“Lately on Luofu, lots of weird things: people hear two talking, but only one when approaching. Some feel their wife changed, not the original. And also…” Gui Naifen mysteriously told Meng Huaifeng the oddities she’d gathered.
March 7th’s ears perked up; though her face paled, she leaned closer.
“Key point: these posts or videos get banned online soon after appearing. If no issue, why ban? As Xianzhou says, isn’t that covering up? So, Little Guizi is sure there’s something fishy! Maybe there really are ghosts on this Xianzhou!” Gui Naifen said confidently.
“Ah? Ghosts?” March 7th exclaimed.
“Shh, family. I’m Gui Naifen; call me Little Guizi. You’re Stellar Train’s Miss March 7th, right?” Gui Naifen looked around, saw no commotion, and relaxed.
“Mm, I’m March 7th. Hi. Why tell us this?” March 7th asked.
“Hee hee, based on recent Xianzhou oddities, Little Guizi plans to catch the heat: tonight explore Xianzhou’s supernatural holy land, Suiyuan. But no confidence, a bit scared, so invite Stellar Train heroes to go with Little Guizi. You’re so strong; even if ghosts, you can handle them, right?” Gui Naifen rubbed her hands and asked.
“This… we haven’t seen ghosts either…” March 7th lacked confidence but didn’t want to ruin the Nameless image.
“Probably Suiyang.” Meng Huaifeng reminded.
March 7th realized, but still whispered, “What if not?”
“Even if not Suiyang, definitely mental energy lifeform. What to fear? Your Six Phases Ice should work.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Should?” March 7th’s eyes widened slightly.
“So, going? This live broadcast earnings split half with you!” Gui Naifen said.
“Going! Mind adding one more?” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Of course not; more the better! More people for courage.”
『Breeze in Embrace: A Xing, don’t say I didn’t think of you for fun stuff. Now there’s something fun; coming?』
『Galaxy Bat Man: Yes!』
『Breeze in Embrace: Wait for you.』
