Liaozhai: A scholar should draw a sword

Chapter 45: Luo Banxian

Before you know it, the end of the year is approaching.

For some reason, Bai Min'er never came.

But Zhou Yu believed that she would never be so forgetful, maybe it was delayed by something in the sect.

On this day, a fortune-teller who called himself "Luo Banxian" came to the county town, and the sign standing in front of the booth was also very domineering: Seeing the secrets of heaven, changing fate against the sky.

Fortune tellers, which one is not known as the god of iron mouth?The people have seen more.

In addition, this Luo Banxian has just arrived, no one knows him, and he doesn't know whether he is really good or not, so the front of the stall is deserted.

Seeing that no one came to visit, Luo Banxian began to greet passers-by to solicit business.

Not long after, a man dressed in fine clothes came ostentatiously with a birdcage in his hand.

This man's name is Lu Ren, and he is an ignorant dude who spends his days either teasing dogs or walking birds.

"My little brother, your seal is black, and there will be bloody disasters in the near future! If you want to seek good luck and avoid bad luck, please listen to this old man."

Luo Banxian stood up and shouted at Lu Ren.

The servant couldn't help but glared over: "Old man, are you talking about my young master?"

"Exactly!"

"Hahaha~" Lu Ren couldn't help laughing, and walked to the stall with the birdcage.

People passing by stopped.

Because many people know Lu Ren and know that this is a difficult thorn to shave, this new fortune teller is afraid that he will suffer a lot.

"What half-immortal, what did you just say?"

Luo Banxian replied with a serious face: "The old man said that your seal is black, and there must be a bloody disaster in the near future."

"Hahaha! Bloody disaster? Otherwise, my young master will give you a divination. If I do the math, you will have bloody disaster right away. Ah Cai, come on!"

"Yes, Master!"

The servant named Ah Cai immediately rolled up his sleeves and was about to strike.

"Wait!" Luo Banxian yelled, "Master, this old man is not joking. If the calculation is inaccurate, I don't need you to do it, I will cut off my own arm!"

"Yo ho?"

Lu Ren couldn't help being stunned, squinting at Luo Banxian.

Growing up so big, it was the first time he heard a fortune teller dare to be so stubborn.

Most of the other fortune tellers said that they don't need money if they don't work, and those who are a little bit more stubborn can only say that they are smashing the stalls or something.

"Okay, very good, my young master appreciates your confidence. In this way, my young master will trust you for once.

But the ugly words are up front, if you are not sure..."

Before Lu Ren finished speaking, Luo Banxian immediately cupped his hands at the crowd and said, "Everyone can bear witness, if the calculation is not accurate, the old man will cut off his own arm."

"Okay, then you can make a divination for my young master now."

"Little brother, sit down first, report your name, birthday..."

After Lu Ren reported his name and birthday, Luo Banxian pinched his fingers and calculated, then said with a serious face: "Master Lu, you have had two catastrophes recently.

The first catastrophe, the disaster of blood and light, will be fulfilled between the third watch and the fourth watch tonight. Fortunately, there is no danger of life.

As for the second calamity...after the first calamity is fulfilled, it's not too late for you to come to the old man again. "

As soon as this remark came out, the crowd of onlookers couldn't help but be surprised, and they began to discuss.

Because the hexagrams of most fortune tellers are ambiguous, let alone tell you the exact time.

It's all about recent days.

And this Luo Banxian not only cut off his own arm when he said something wrong in person, but also said a more accurate time.

Could it be that he is really an expert who can see through the secrets of heaven?
If it was an unknown person who went to the fortune-telling, the big guys must think it was collusion.

But Young Master Lu... the possibility of colluding with the other party is too small.

"Okay, old man, I will pay you a tael first, let's wait and see tomorrow morning."

"No! Master Yinzilu take it back first, and you will pay the silver after the old man's hexagram comes true."

"Hahaha, okay, it's interesting."

Lu Ren laughed and walked away carrying the birdcage.

As soon as he left, curious people gathered around Luo Banxian's stall to try it out.

Unexpectedly, Luo Banxian cupped his hands and said: "I'm sorry everyone, the old man has a rule of divination, only one divination a day, I hope you will understand."

That said, it aroused everyone's curiosity.

Is it really a hidden master?
The matter spread quickly through word of mouth, and it aroused the interest of many people. They all said that they must go to the hexagram stall the next morning to see the result.

Of course, some people were skeptical, saying that that half-immortal might be pretending to be a ghost, and probably wouldn't dare to set up a stall tomorrow morning.

The next day, not long after dawn, Luo Banxian came to the place where the stall was set up yesterday and set up a stall.

At this time, many people have come to watch the fun.

Luo Banxian closed his eyes slightly, with a relaxed and contented expression.

Not long after, Young Master Lu finally appeared...

As soon as they saw his appearance, the common people knew that Luo Banxian's divination...had really come true.

Because Young Master Lu still had a bloodstained silk scarf wrapped around his head.

"It's amazing, Luo Banxian, this young master is convinced."

As soon as he arrived at the stall, Lu Ren changed his usual domineering personality, and bowed obediently to Luo Banxian.

"Hehe, the old man has already arrived..." Luo Banxian smiled lightly.

"Last night, I didn't even take half a step from the door of my young master's room, thinking that it would be fine to lie on the bed and sleep.

Unexpectedly, just after midnight, a big spider suddenly crawled onto the young master's face, which made the young master jump out of bed in a hurry.

As a result, he knocked down the flower stand in a panic, and the flowerpot fell and hit his head..."

After Lu Ren's explanation, all the people were convinced.

After finishing speaking, Lu Ren hurriedly asked again: "By the way, Luo Banxian, you said that my young master still has a calamity. I don't know what calamity it is?"

Luo Banxian sighed: "This calamity... I'm afraid it will be difficult."

"Ah? Luo Banxian, you are a real expert. You must help me overcome this calamity. I will never lose you."

Luo Banxian thought for a while, and said: "Young master Lu, your next calamity will be fulfilled within three days, and it is a catastrophe of life and death.

Even if I don't die, I'm afraid I'll have to stay in bed for more than ten years..."

Having said that, Lu Ren was in a cold sweat, and said anxiously: "Luo Banxian, you make an offer, and you must help this young master through this calamity."

"Forget it, God has the virtue of loving life. The old man is not cruel, 50 taels of silver is enough."

Under normal circumstances, most divination divinations at street stalls cost only a few pennies or a dozen pennies, which is completely a subsistence business.

50 taels of silver can be said to be a sky-high price.

But to Lu Ren, it's not a big deal at all, just spend money to buy peace of mind, and he agrees.

"Okay, you go back and prepare some things, the old man will come to the house tonight to help you change your evil spirit..."

In the next few days, this Luo Banxian divination several hexagrams one after another, which can be said to be effective, and his reputation was greatly enhanced for a while.

After Ning Caichen heard about it, his mind moved, and he dragged Zhu Erdan to find Luo Banxian together.

Firstly, he wanted to make a fortune, and secondly, he also wanted to take the opportunity to make a marriage, to see if he could renew his relationship with Xiaolan.

Unexpectedly, Luo Banxian acted indifferent, saying that he only divination one hexagram a day, and only for those who are destined.

In fact, it is only a rich man, because there is money to be made, Ning Caichen looks like a poor scholar at first glance, how much money can he have?
Zhu Erdan has always been loyal, knowing that Luo Banxian must look down on Ning Caichen, he said angrily: "What kind of a half-immortal are you, you are just a snobbery."

Luo Banxian's face immediately turned cold, and he said to Zhu Erdan: "This old man will give you a hexagram for free. Within three days, you will suffer a tragic death!"

Zhu Erdan said angrily, "How dare you curse me?"

"No, the old man is just reminding you kindly because he sees that you are quite dead.

Cherish this short time, and enjoy yourself when you should, otherwise you will never have another chance..."

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(End of this chapter)