Chapter 279 From this day forward, the fifth family will be headed by Miss Ying [1st update]

This is a secret known only to the head of the fifth family in each generation.

Passed down from generation to generation.

Fifth Fan knew perfectly well that no matter how far he went in the art of divination, he could not help anyone change their fate.

Not only him, but also the remaining descendants of the Fifth Family and other divination families could not have done this.

No matter how much you try to glean secrets and predict the future, you can't defy fate.

Fifth Fan possesses exceptional divination abilities; he can predict a person's life's calamities, down to the exact hour of each day.

Then he tells that person about these potential dangers so they can avoid them.

This is why ancient martial arts families attach great importance to the Fifth Family.

Although ancient martial arts practitioners are very strong, they cannot predict the future.

Having a powerful fortune teller by your side makes things much easier.

But if it's one's destiny, then there's no way to change it.

For example, if a person is destined to die young, this is predetermined and not some unexpected disaster.

Even the most powerful fortune teller cannot change that.

Except for one.

Fifth Fan noticed that Fifth Yue was acting strangely lately, so he rushed to the ancient medical community to seek medicine.

However, this is only a temporary measure.

If one's fate is not changed, even medication to keep them alive will be of no use.

But Wu Fan didn't expect that after he returned and examined Wu Yue's face and palm, he would find that her destiny had been changed.

Originally, he was not expected to survive past May.

This is her fate.

However, after her fate was altered in this way, her lifespan was extended.

Fifth Fan was able to discern Fifth Month's lifespan from her palmistry.

While not exceptionally long-lived, he lived a life no different from that of a normal person.

This is practically impossible within their faction.

He has paid a heavy price to survive this long, but he is about to give up.

It's easy to imagine that if Fifth Fan falls, the Fifth family will inevitably be thrown into chaos.

Starting with Fifth Young Master, every head of the Fifth Family has been a member of their faction.

Other factions had no chance at all; they had harbored resentment for so many years.

Fifth Hui is just one of them.

Fifth Fan's son died young, leaving him with only four grandchildren, so he could hold on for as long as he could.

Ying Zijing paused, clearly not expecting Wu Fan to suddenly say such a thing.

But her expression remained unchanged, still eerily calm.

She thought for a moment, then shook her head slightly: "There are no more grandmasters anymore, and this is no longer the feudal era, so you don't need to kneel before me."

“I kneel before my master because he saved Yueyue.” Fifth Fan did not get up, but kowtowed again, trembling. “My master changed Yueyue’s fate. I could not repay such a great kindness even if I gave my old life.”

The fifth month is his granddaughter, who is usually very lively and intelligent, but she is indeed unlucky.

And they died young.

Ying Zijing didn't answer that question. After a moment of silence, she asked, "What did Fifth Shaoxian leave you?"

She helped change the fate of the fifth month, but it didn't come without a price.

Changing one's destiny is no small matter; after all, it's truly going against the will of Heaven.

The blood she spat out damaged her very being.

Not only that, her divine calculation abilities were directly blocked for half a year.

This was something she had anticipated.

After all, last time she only helped Shang Yaozhi through a tribulation, and her divine calculation ability was sealed for fifteen days.

However, this does not stop her from consulting palmistry, face reading, and astrology.

These basic divination methods will not disappear just because divine divination abilities are no longer available.

"Our ancestor said that our master is no ordinary person. He can live for a very long time and come and go without a trace." Fifth Fan wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes and said, "But, in this world, only our master can change one's fate."

"Our ancestor also said that perhaps one day in the future, our master will return, but his lifespan is too short to see him again. He instructed us that if we encounter anyone who can change our destiny, that person will undoubtedly be our master."

Ying Zijing was silent for a moment, then whispered, "I see."

When she left Earth, Fifth Young Master was still very young, but he had already become the head of the Fifth Family.

Meanwhile, Wu Shaoqing, the direct ancestor of Wu Hui, was also competing with Wu Shaoxian for the position of family head at that time.

The idea of ​​using Fifth Young Master to shield her from disaster was something Fifth Young Master had told her, but it didn't work out.

Finally, Fifth Young Man was beheaded for violating the laws of the imperial court.

"Consider it something I owe your ancestors." Ying Zijin looked out the window again, where the stars were very bright in the night sky. "Originally, even with the Five Deficiencies and Three Lacks, you wouldn't have died so young."

Fifth Fan was unaware of what happened three hundred years ago, but he remained respectful: "Our ancestor said that it was his honor to be able to take our master as his teacher, and he has no regrets. Without our master, there would be no Fifth Family as we know it today."

That's true.

Of all the fortune-telling families, only the Fifth Family has survived to this day, and it has a strong connection with Ying Zijin.

Ying Zijing coughed lightly and said calmly, "You should get up first. I don't have the strength to help you right now."

She could also see that Fifth Fan was now at his last gasp.

By the time one reaches the age of Fifth Fan, one's lifespan is nearing its end, and there is no way to change one's fate.

"I'm so excited, I'm so excited." Fifth Fan slowly stood up, leaning on his cane, his voice trembling. "I never thought that I would actually be able to see my master again in my lifetime."

As he spoke, his trembling fingers took out a box from his pocket: "Grandmaster, this is the Spirit Treasure Ginseng that I just bought from the ancient medical world. You helped Yueyue change her fate, so her body's essence must have been damaged. The Spirit Treasure Ginseng can help you recover."

Ying Zijing did not refuse and accepted it.

She wasn't the only one whose body's vital energy was being depleted.

The fifth company that managed to buy back Lingbao Ginseng from the ancient medical community would also have spent a considerable amount of money.

Fifth Fan finally calmed down. He bowed again and solemnly said, "Now that our grandmaster has returned, from today onwards, the Fifth family will respect our grandmaster and obey his orders in everything."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zijing turned her head back and said, "Actually, I am not your grandmaster."

Fifth Fan was stunned.

"I'm just a charlatan." Ying Zijing yawned and pointed to the door. "The charlatan is going to sleep now."

"..."

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Fifth Fan left, completely bewildered.

Yunshan was still waiting outside. When he came out, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "What did you say to Miss Ying?"

"He said some words of thanks." Fifth Fan, of course, wouldn't reveal such a secret. "Excuse me, where is Fifth Hui now?"

The phone call he received didn't explain the situation in detail; it just told him to come back quickly.

"Over here." Upon hearing this name, Yunshan's expression turned cold. "Since the Fifth Patriarch has returned, let him punish him personally."

"Okay, okay." Fifth Fan said, leaning on his cane, "Thank you for your help."

In the room on the left, Wu Hui was still lying on the floor, twitching occasionally.

The gold threads that had pierced his body had melted away, but the pain had not lessened in the slightest.

Fu Yunshen sat on a wooden chair to the side, his expression indifferent.

Fifth Fan walked in and saw Fifth Hui's appearance, and was secretly a little shocked.

This method is truly ruthless.

But this is what Fifth Hui deserves; Fifth Fan still feels it's not enough.

Just now, Yunshan told him the whole story.

Fifth Fan was filled with shock and anger.

Fifth Hui actually wanted to use their master as a shield against disaster?

Although it was impossible, the mere thought that crossed his mind, and the fact that he actually took action, sealed Wu Hui's fate, making a peaceful end impossible.

Hearing the sound of the cane, Wu Hui forced himself to lift his head despite the pain, gritting his teeth: "Patriarch, are you just going to stand by and watch a bunch of outsiders run rampant in my Fifth family?!"

Outside, he was a fortune teller, and the ancient martial arts practitioners of the Lin family treated him with utmost respect.

In all these years, he had never suffered such humiliation.

"You scoundrel!" Fifth Fan trembled with rage. "You used someone else as a scapegoat, breaking the family rules, and you still have the nerve to say such a thing?"

"So what?" Fifth Hui breathed heavily. "They're not from the Fifth family, what's wrong with me blocking them?"

“Not really.” Fifth Fan took a deep breath. “What you did is unforgivable. In the name of the family head, I will remove you from the family tree and also cripple your abilities.”

The fifth family has a tradition that the patriarch can disable the divination abilities of other family members.

In this way, Wu Hui was no different from an ordinary person.

Fu Yunshen kept him around until now for this reason.

Destroying Wu Hui's divination abilities is even more ruthless than killing him.

"Why should I be crippled?" Upon hearing this, Wu Hui's face suddenly contorted into a ferocious expression. "I am still a VIP of the Lin family, their personal fortune teller. Wu Fan, if you want to cripple me, you'll have to see if the Lin family agrees!"

He had never seen or heard of that extraordinary man in the ancient martial arts world.

He simply didn't believe that anyone in the capital would dare to challenge the Lin family.

"This is a matter for the Fifth Family!" Fifth Fan coughed suddenly. "The Fifth Family is not a vassal of the Lin Family, and the Lin Family cannot interfere."

Upon hearing this, Fifth Hui sneered: "Fifth Fan, wake up! Without the protection of an ancient martial arts family, how can the Fifth family continue to exist?"

"This is no longer the era of dynasties, and the Fifth Family has long since declined. Believe me or not, if you cripple me, the Lin family will immediately recall the ancient martial arts practitioners protecting the Fifth Family. At that time, the Fifth Family can expect to disappear completely!"

“Give him his phone number,” Fu Yunshen said suddenly, leaning back in his chair. “Have him call Lin Jinyun.”

Lin Jinyun, head of the Lin family.

I'm experiencing writer's block, so I'll be posting the second and third chapters together.

The children can watch it this afternoon.

Continuing to ask for monthly votes~

(End of this chapter)