Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 74[Vol. 6] - She, She, and She

[Vol. 6] Chapter 74: She, She, and She

In the surprised gaze of Bai’er and Ling Feng, the One-Eyed Diviner continued casually.

“Then, after a difficult battle, you earned the right to ascend to Spirit Veil Immortal Island, which marked a huge turning point in your life. You went from living freely like a wild crane to becoming someone with official status, and after leaving the island, you took on some very important responsibilities.”

“Your life will have three turning points. The first was the [Four Saints’ Immortal Selection Ceremony], where you met the most important person in your life. The second turning point isn’t personal to you, but it’s approaching.”

“As for the third, I can’t predict the exact time. It depends on your own determination and courage.”

He shook the paper in his hand, tore it up, and crumpled it into a ball before tossing it into a wooden bucket. Then, he gently stroked his sparse beard and smiled.

“Little girl, here’s a saying for you: When the flowers are ready to be picked, pick them. Don’t wait for the flowers to fade and the branches to be empty.”

From the initial skepticism and doubt, Bai’er’s expression had slowly shifted to one of disbelief and thoughtful consideration.

Though much of what the One-Eyed Diviner said was vague, it closely matched the stories she had casually shared with Violet during their past conversations.

Given that this was their first meeting, and they had no prior connection, it was remarkable that the One-Eyed Diviner could deduce so much about her just from a few words written on the turtle shell. He had even predicted aspects of her future, which was nothing short of extraordinary.

Violet had a feeling that the One-Eyed Diviner wasn’t unable to foresee more, but that everything came at a cost. Divination was indeed a powerful art, but if he interfered too much with someone who had great destiny, there might be a serious backlash. The One-Eyed Diviner probably thought it wasn’t necessary to go that far.

Furthermore, even if he could see more, out of respect for the privacy of a young woman, it was unlikely he would elaborate too much, especially since Bai’er and her group were clients, not enemies.

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Taking the One-Eyed Diviner’s profound words to heart, Bai’er silently stood up and made space, exchanging a brief glance with Ling Feng. She avoided eye contact and her expression grew complicated.

Ling Feng patted her shoulder and, taking the initiative, moved forward to sit opposite the One-Eyed Diviner.

“Now, it’s my turn. Please, sir.”

“Hehe, no problem, no problem.”

The One-Eyed Diviner glanced at the pair, clearly noticing the special relationship between them, but he didn’t comment further. He simply instructed his assistant, Xiao Yi, to clean the turtle shell and then reattach a fresh sheet of white paper to the inside before handing it to Ling Feng.

Having witnessed the previous divination, Ling Feng didn’t need further instructions. She picked up the brush and began writing on the paper, her strokes flowing naturally.

After a moment, the One-Eyed Diviner took back the turtle shell, as before, examining the characters Ling Feng had written. He muttered to himself,

“Let’s see… Destiny is decided by heaven, fate is… Oh? These words hold deep meaning.”

Ling Feng smiled gently,

“It was just a casual few strokes, no hidden meaning. Please proceed with the divination, Mr. One-Eyed.”

“Mm-hmm, let me take a look.”

The One-Eyed Diviner took out the white paper from inside the shell once more, and sure enough, specific characters had already appeared. He didn’t say much, just bent over the paper to study it carefully.

This time, the diviner seemed to ponder much longer than before. His expressions shifted multiple times, surprised, confused, and occasionally, he would glance up at the calm-faced girl sitting across from him, as if he had discovered something incredible and was double-checking his findings.

After a long while, he finally put the paper down, face serious.

“This… this is truly a significant secret. No wonder that young lady, Li Bai, was so hesitant…”

Ling Feng smiled kindly.

“What did you see, Mr. One-Eyed? Feel free to speak freely.”

“Uh…”

For some reason, the One-Eyed Diviner, who had previously appeared fearless, now hesitated visibly after seeing the divination results. He even seemed to cautiously confirm,

“Are you sure you’re okay with me saying everything?”

“Of course~”

It seemed that he had been weighing the matter in his mind for a long time. After a pause, he nodded slightly and began speaking, his voice slow and thoughtful.

“You… were born into a family of great wealth and status, with extraordinary talent and under the spotlight of many. From a young age, you enjoyed conditions beyond what most people could imagine, but with those privileges also came more troubles and heavy responsibilities.”

“Your family is an ancient and powerful force, carrying great duties and traditions. They need a strong and capable leader to fulfill their mission. But as the only heir of the current generation, you are a woman, and due to some principles and biases, it’s hard for you to take on such a role.”

“Though you worked hard and showed talent equal to any of the previous family leaders, your gender became an insurmountable barrier. Unfortunately, your father could no longer have more children for certain reasons, so the responsibility fell to you.”

“So, to ensure your family’s legacy continued and that the important duties maintained by your ancestors didn’t collapse, you reluctantly took on a new identity. You presented yourself as a man, hiding your true self, and dedicated all your energy to the family business.”

“Since your excellence was praised by everyone from a young age, you were constantly admired, but those praises made you feel emptier and more lost because they were not directed at you, but at the false persona you had created.”

“You didn’t understand. You were no less capable than any man, and your family had had outstanding female leaders in the past. So why did you have to live this way, pretending to be something you weren’t?”

“Is this fate truly fair?”

“As time passed, the pressure and anxiety kept building up. You realized you needed to find a way to relieve it, or it would eventually lead to disaster.”

“So, in your third year as the clan leader, during a relatively free period, you handed over your duties to an assistant and quietly revealed your true identity as a woman. You went out on your own to clear your mind.”

“During this time, you met the most important companion in your life, and through that, you found change and redemption. You no longer resented the past and decided to face your responsibilities with a more positive attitude.”

“However, the two of you are destined to face a calamity, one that cannot be avoided, and that’s why you have been separated once again.”

At this point, the old one-eyed man stopped speaking, cautiously observing the young woman’s expression in front of him, and tentatively asked,

“Is this… acceptable?”

“……”

Ling Feng took a deep breath, her gaze filled with meaning as she met his eyes, nodding slightly.

“Indeed, as expected of someone recommended by Mr. Murong. Your divination is truly unmatched in the world. You are correct, and very clever. This is indeed part of my past.”

Before the old one-eyed man could relax, the young woman spoke again.

“Since that’s the case, I have a question I would like you to answer.”

“Uh… Please, go ahead.”

Nodding, Ling Feng spoke without hesitation.

“Earlier, you seemed to have foreseen not only Bai’er’s past but also, to some extent, her future. So, may I ask, regarding the calamity between me and that most important companion of mine, is there any possibility for it to turn around in the future?”

“Ah…”

Seeing the hesitation in the old one-eyed man’s face, Ling Feng’s expression gradually became more serious.

“Is there no hope? Or is it something you cannot divine? This is very important to me. No matter the answer, I won’t hold it against you. I just hope you can speak frankly.”

After a long pause, the old diviner shook his head and finally spoke helplessly.

“The key to this calamity involves some extraordinarily mysterious existence. Although I have glimpsed a bit of it, the secrets of heaven cannot be revealed. Such confidential matters, once spoken aloud, may result in backlash. Therefore, I can only give you a hint in the same manner.”

After a brief pause, he said,

“None know it is the place of spring, a subtle fragrance… coming from beyond the heavens.”