Free Web NovelChapter 1652: Chapter 1638
Chu Ge turned his head, facing the sunlight, he recognized who it was, the old beggar, that fortune teller.
The doubts in his heart added a few more layers, "Old sir? How come you..."
Chu Ge looked at him, puzzled, his curious gaze darting between Luo Qi and the fortune teller, "Boss Luo, where did you find this old gentleman?"
He had waited for him at the Beggar Gang for three days, never expecting that the old sir would be brought here by Luo Qi.
Luo Qi stood up, looking rather awkward, he respectfully walked up to the fortune teller, slightly bowed, hands folded in salute, "Master."
The fortune teller waved his hand, "Alright, no need to be so reserved, we’re all one family, let’s skip the grand, ceremonious words and clichés."
"Yes."
Chu Ge had been there for so long and had never seen Luo Qi show such respect to anyone, he was shocked looking at Luo Qi, his eyes full of disbelief.
Bear in mind that even when Luo Qi faced Prince He Shuo and the Princess, he had never been this respectful.
This aroused some suspicion in his heart about the fortune teller’s identity.
"Boss Luo, do you know who this old fortune teller really is?"
Chu Ge asked curiously, "And the news you just mentioned about the Vermilion Bird Star, could it be referring to him?"
If that’s true, then what is the fortune teller planning by bringing him to the Beggar Gang? Since he knows the clues about the Vermilion Bird Star, why didn’t he just tell him directly?
Luo Qi awkwardly waved his hand, saying, "Actually, this old gentleman is not just a fortune teller, he is our Beggar Gang’s former leader."
Hearing Luo Qi’s introduction, Chu Ge was completely shocked. The former leader?
No wonder Luo Qi showed him such respect, but he was even more confused, "Old sir, you are the former Beggar Gang leader, why did you bring me to the Beggar Gang?"
The fortune teller walked to a seat beside the main hall with arms behind his back, Luo Qi saw this and quickly approached, "Master, you should take the prime seat."
"What prime seat? Didn’t I just tell you there are no such formalities!"
The fortune teller glared at him, speaking irritably.
Luo Qi retreated silently, feeling embarrassed.
"I called you to the Beggar Gang because I want to help you realize your wish to return home. But someone deliberately keeps the truth from you, and I see the celestial signs haven’t changed, so as the deadline approaches, I returned."
The fortune teller said while casting a glance at Luo Qi, clearly implying him.
Chu Ge didn’t know the fortune teller was referring to Luo Qi, nor did he know what had been hidden from him, he just looked blankly at the fortune teller, "Old sir, do you know who the Vermilion Bird Star is?"
The fortune teller nodded, he glanced at Luo Qi and said, "Alright, aren’t you going to tell Mr. Chu the truth?"
Luo Qi wiped away imaginary sweat from his brow, apologetically looking at Chu Ge, bowed deeply, "Mr. Chu, I’m truly sorry, all this time I’ve been keeping things from you."
Now Chu Ge was even more puzzled, he stood up, his brows furrowed subconsciously, "You wouldn’t say you are the Vermilion Bird Star, would you?"
Yet the time and age just don’t match.
"No, no, no."
Luo Qi hurriedly waved his hand, "Mr. Chu, how would you think it’s me? I am not, actually, the real Vermilion Bird Star is... is..."
He hesitated, really unwilling to say that name.
Looking at his conflicted expression, Chu Ge was even more perplexed, "Who is it?"
Luo Qi opened his lips, the name was hanging on his tongue, but saying it seemed to drain all his strength.
The more he struggled, the more anxious Chu Ge became, even the fortune teller couldn’t help but step forward and kick him, "Why are you stammering? Just say it!"
Luo Qi pursed his lips, finally said helplessly, "Actually, the Vermilion Bird Star is none other than Feng Luo."
He let out a deep sigh, "I never wanted to tell you, even danced around the topic with you, it’s not because of any other reason, but because I didn’t want you to just take her away like that." frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
Luo Qi was full of sorrow, he lamented, "I raised Feng Luo from young, and when she just arrived in our time-space, I knew her identity was extraordinary, especially as she grew older, many qualities became apparent, I was more certain, she is destined to accomplish something extraordinary."
"I never thought this day would come so quickly. I knew from the first day you arrived, you were here for Feng Luo, just my own selfishness led me to keep it hidden until now."
Unexpectedly, what he kept hidden was discovered by the fortune teller, who specifically returned to Shuo State because of this matter.
Actually, Chu Ge could understand Luo Qi’s feelings, after all, Feng Luo was raised by him, feelings were involved.
Suddenly, Luo Qi cried out again, he looked aggrievedly at the fortune teller, it turned out he was kicked on the backside once more.
"Master, why do you keep kicking me?"
Luo Qi looked extremely aggrieved at him.
"You did bad things for your self-interest! Who else should I kick but you!"
The fortune teller snorted and pointed at Chu Ge, but spoke to Luo Qi, "Do you know, because of your selfishness, if it were delayed a little longer, Mr. Chu might have lost his life!"
Chu Ge frowned, he didn’t understand what the fortune teller meant, but indeed Luo Qi shouldn’t have concealed things from him.
"Since Feng Luo is the Vermilion Bird Star, should we start looking for the Time-Space Gate now?"
Chu Ge approached and asked, it wasn’t important if Luo Qi deceived him, what mattered was now the Vermilion Bird Star was found, next is smooth sailing, once they find the Time-Space Gate, he can return to his world.
The fortune teller shook his head, "Do you remember the scene I showed you earlier? If he doesn’t leave your time-space, you can’t go back. Even if you force it, because you two are actually the same person, two scenarios might happen."
"What are the two scenarios?"
Chu Ge and Luo Qi both looked at him curiously.
"The first scenario, the two forcibly merge into one person, although you both have your own consciousness and thoughts, the essence merges as one, you are just split avatars from the original body, and you, by coincidence, are the main core of the original."
The fortune teller stroked his chin, looked at Chu Ge with profound meaning, "The second scenario is much worse, in the second scenario, you two repel each other, leading to soul disintegration!" frёewebnoѵēl.com
"Master, since they are actually avatars of the same person, why would they repel each other?"
Luo Qi questioned, scratching his head in puzzlement.
