The elderly man was dressed in a traditional gray robe, a fashion that seemed reminiscent of wanderers of bygone days, yet he also exuded an air of a hermit's charm and the aura of a Taoist sage.

"This is Mr. Yi Shuiqing, a master of physiognomy from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. I've invited him to help me read my fortune," said Chu Yanran, introducing the old man in front of them to Ye Chen.

"So it's Master Yi!" Ye Chen's expression changed, showing a hint of amazement as he looked at the elderly Mr. Yi Shuiqing.

The cause of Ye Chen's surprise was nothing else but the fact that he could not see through this old man!

Ye Chen was only a hair's breadth away from reaching the late stage of Grandmaster, and if even he couldn't see through someone, how terrifying must that person be?

"Mr. Yi, this is Ye Chen. I would like your help to predict something about..." Chu Yanran spoke to Yi Shuiqing in a low voice.

Empress Chu was a legend in the business world, a person standing at the very pinnacle, yet she did not dare to act arrogantly in front of this elderly Mr. Yi Shuiqing, showing nothing but the utmost respect.

"Empress Chu, you flatter me too much. That string of Green Dragon Patterned Vajra Bodhi that became mine was a gift from you. What's so difficult in reading someone's fortune for you?" the elderly Yi Shuiqing said to Chu Yanran with a smile, as they knew each other well, and formalities were unnecessary between them.

"I'm greatly obliged to you, Mr. Yi," Chu Yanran said. The identity of Yi Shuiqing was not to be taken lightly; he was more than just a master of physiognomy, or else she, the Empress herself, would not have humbled herself so.

"Ye, let's sit over here and chat for a while," the elderly Yi Shuiqing suggested as he walked towards an Eight Immortals table and took the seat of honor.

"Master Yi truly lives up to his reputation, and I, as the junior, have no choice but to respectfully comply," Ye Chen replied with a bow, his demeanor indicating that this Mr. Yi was no ordinary individual; his aura was concealed and Divine Skills unflaunted, but such a person could often be the most formidable of all.

Yi Shuiqing had also chosen to Cultivate Martial Tao, and was undoubtedly more powerful than Ye Chen, who even felt that this man was at least on par with supreme figures like King Xiao and Liu Zhenglong.

When Ye Chen helped treat Liu Zhenglong, he heard of this man, a true master of face-reading who could predict the future path of an individual, helping people avoid disasters, escape misfortune, and encounter luck.

However, Ye Chen was puzzled how such an exalted Grandmaster turned out to be a master of physiognomy.

"Empress Chu has asked me to check something for you, do you have any objections?" Mr. Yi asked Ye Chen.

"If I objected, would you then refrain from making the prediction?" Ye Chen inquired.

Chu Yanran wanted him to check something that Ye Chen understood very clearly; Empress Chu had sought a skilled master of physiognomy to examine their marital fate.

"Yes, my rule has always been as such," Mr. Yi nodded, affirming his adherence to principles.

"Ye Chen, let's just let Mr. Yi help us with the reading," Chu Yanran said, her feelings for Ye Chen were conflicted, but now she wanted to use the reading to see if their fates were truly intertwined.

"Do you really want to do this?" Ye Chen said in surprise. "Physiognomy is indeed profound, but it cannot determine everything!"

Ye Chen knew a bit about physiognomy; although not an expert, he understood that the practice was not infallible.

"I'm well aware of Mr. Yi's abilities; let's have him do the reading for us," Chu Yanran whispered, her tone suggestive of compromise.

"Well then, Master Yi, please do us the honor of making the prediction," Ye Chen said to Yi Shuiqing, curious about just how deep or shallow his fate with Chu Yanran was and even more so about the extent of Master Yi's capabilities.

"Alright, I shall give the reading," Mr. Yi nodded affirmatively. "I already know Empress Chu's fortune quite clearly; I just need to take a look at yours!"

"Master Yi, may I ask you a question, though I'm not sure if it would be offensive?" Ye Chen asked.

"Ask away!" Mr. Yi replied, gazing fixedly at the spot three inches above Ye Chen's brow without changing his expression.

"You're a Grandmaster, aren't you?" Ye Chen ventured.

"I don't understand," Mr. Yi shook his head, feigning ignorance in an almost coy manner.

"Chu Yanran has a son with the Solitary Star Fate; you know that, right? Having known her for so long and being a grand Grandmaster skilled in Geomancy, why didn't you take action to save her son?" Ye Chen posed the pointed question.

"I'm not a Land God; trying to forcibly change someone's destiny can bring about retribution from heaven!" Mr. Yi shook his head. "Moreover, upon reading the face of the Empress's son, I knew the boy would be assisted by a noble person, so I didn't intervene."

Hearing Yi Shuiqing speak of Land Gods, Ye Chen's eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp brilliance; Master Yi was indeed no ordinary individual!

"Mr. Yi, can you save my son?" Chu Yanran asked in shock.

She recalled coming to Yi Shuiqing when she was out of options, but all the old man had said was that he was powerless, and the matter ended there.

But Ye Chen's calm words seemed to expose a lie that Yi Shuiqing had told before.

Previously, Mr. Yi possessed the ability to save her son, but why hadn't he taken action to do so?!

"It's not that I didn't want to help, Empress Chu," Mr. Yi stopped studying Ye Chen's face, turning instead to look at Chu Yanran. "The one who saves your son will be your future husband. If I saved your son, would you, the stunning Empress, marry an old man like me?"

"..."

After hearing this, Chu Yanran quietly glanced at Ye Chen, suddenly comprehending the substantial information in Mr. Yi's words.

"Master Yi, have you already discerned our marital fate?" Ye Chen asked with a smile.

When Ye Chen mentioned the word "marital fate," it made Chu Yanran's cheeks flush pink, as if someone had seen straight through her heart.

"Fairly acceptable, I've made myself quite clear just now!" said Yi Shuiqing with a smile.

Yi Shuiqing indeed had been clear, stating that the person who saved Chu Yanran's son was her future husband, and that person was none other than Ye Chen present before her.

"Besides those, what else did you see?" Ye Chen asked with a smile.

"What else do you want to know?" inquired Yi Shuiqing.

"Mr. Yi, could you possibly be more specific?" interjected Chu Yanran. "Is my marital fate with Ye Chen really as mystical as you mentioned?"

Yi Shuiqing had just said that the person who saved her son would be her future husband, which caused a mysterious shiver in Empress Chu's heart.

Could it be that her marital fate with Ye Chen was truly profound?

"Let me put it this way," Yi Shuiqing mused for a moment. "Apart from Ye, any man who becomes involved with you will be killed by your son!"

"In fact, not only is your son destined with the Solitary Star Fate, but even you yourself are surrounded by malevolent energies," Yi Shuiqing said with a significant glance at Ye Chen. "Ye has a fate strong enough to withstand it, and only by following him can you find happiness in life!"

"What!"

Empress Chu showed a look of astonishment for the first time, finding Yi Shuiqing's words incredibly startling.

Ye Chen involuntarily twitched the corner of his mouth; Mr. Yi didn't seem to be reading their marital fortunes but rather seemed to be match-making for them!

"Mr. Yi, about what you just said…?" Chu Yanran cautiously spoke up, wanting to confirm with Yi Shuiqing whether her marital fate with Ye Chen was truly as profound as he had described.

"Believe it, and it exists; doubt it, and it doesn't!" Yi Shuiqing earnestly stated.

"Judging by your physiognomic compatibility, Ye is undoubtedly the one destined for you!"

"Even the husband you lost was merely a minor episode in your life; he is your true destined partner!"

Yi Shuiqing spoke these words naturally and sincerely; he truly wasn't someone Ye Chen had brought along as a stooge.

"..."

Ye Chen looked intently at Mr. Yi, momentarily at a loss for words.

If he hadn't heard of Yi Shuiqing's legendary deeds, Ye Chen would have taken him for a big bluff, just like those fortune-tellers on the side of the street!

However, upon hearing Yi Shuiqing's words, Chu Yanran's heart began to surge with shock and awe!

If these words had come from anyone else, she would have laughed off the matter and forgotten about it, but the speaker was Yi Shuiqing!

Yi Shuiqing, a man of mysterious identity but undoubtedly the foremost eccentric figure in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. His disciples were found everywhere, with high esteem in every circle; even the peerless Empress Chu wouldn't dare to underestimate him!

Even if local heavyweights sought Yi Shuiqing's fortune-telling, the Grandmaster would only agree based on their destined connection. Mr. Yi always emphasized the importance of fate and serendipity in his actions!

If it were not for Chu Yanran being a legendary empress and having a significant rapport with Mr. Yi, it would have been challenging to have him read her marital fate today.

Mr. Yi's legend was longstanding; he was by no means one to seek fame or make irresponsible remarks!

If Yi Shuiqing said she and Ye Chen were fated to be together, then Chu Yanran believed that she and Ye Chen truly had a marital fate!

Contemplating the subtleties of this situation, Chu Yanran became somewhat bashfully shy, lowering her head, too timid to meet Ye Chen's gaze.

"..."

Ye Chen saw the change in Chu Yanran and immediately realized that the empress probably believed what Yi Shuiqing had said.

"Mr. Yi, are you truly certain about this marital fate?" Ye Chen asked incredulously.

In fact, Ye Chen knew that he and Chu Yanran shared a connection, indeed originating from her son, but were these circumstances as mystical as Mr. Yi proclaimed?!

However, Mr. Yi seemed too enigmatic, which left Ye Chen somewhat filled with doubt and wonder.

"You must trust authority!" Yi Shuiqing said with a serious tone. "Since my mastery of physiognomy, I have never made a mistake in reading faces. If I say you are a match made in heaven, then you two are truly destined for each other!"

Yi Shuiqing gave Ye Chen a sideways, cold glance, thinking, I'm helping this lad to charm an empress, and yet he dares to question my skills; how audacious!

"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Yi, Yanran understands what to do now!" Chu Yanran replied, expressing her gratitude in her words.

"It's best that you've figured it out. The two of you youngsters can continue to have fun here; this old man needs to go home and sleep!" Yi Shuiqing stretched himself. "In old age, one tends to get sleepy easily, and lately, I seem to be lacking sleep!"

"Young man, are you doubting my skills?" Yi Shuiqing suddenly leaned in close to Ye Chen, narrowing his eyes as he questioned him.

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