Finally, he stopped in front of an alleyway with two dim yellow lanterns hanging at its entrance.

"This is it, Shadow Alley."

The alley was narrow and winding.

Both sides were crowded with all kinds of stalls and simple sheds.

Someone was bending down, pounding herbs that were emitting purple smoke in a stone mortar.

Someone held up a crystal that emitted a faint glow and chanted softly.

Others had animal bones, ancient scrolls, and strangely shaped minerals laid out in front of them.

He eyed each passerby warily.

In the shadows, a few pairs of gleaming eyes seemed to flash by.

The child lowered his voice and said, "There are all kinds of people in this place, so be careful what you say and do."

"However, there are quite a few truly capable people. If you want to ask something, it depends on whether you've found the right person."

As they were talking.

An old man with white hair and beard, wearing a dark cloak, slowly waved to Yan Ning.

His voice was as hoarse as the wind blowing through withered branches.

"Young lady, a glimmer of wisdom shines in your eyes, indicating great fortune... May this old man perform a divination for you?"

Before Yan Ning could answer, Sun Wuji, who was standing next to her, crossed his arms and sneered:

"Hey old man, do you know who's standing in front of you? How dare you just casually offer your fortune?"

"Master Yan is an expert in exorcising ghosts and demons himself, why would he need your divination?"

Yan Ning smiled slightly and raised her hand to stop Sun Wuji:

"It's alright. Since the old man has asked, it wouldn't hurt to do the divination."

She turned to the old man and said, "Please speak."

The old man's cloudy eyes carefully examined her face, and he slowly said:

"Auspiciousness surrounds your brows, and your inner radiance is restrained; this is an omen of double happiness, smooth career progress, and a good marriage not far away."

Yan Ning raised an eyebrow, a half-smile playing on her lips: "Anything else?"