Chapter 339: Divination

Looking at the Supernatural Research Club, Chen Mo suddenly remembered that Su Yuqing had previously studied things like the *I Ching*.

He looked at Su Yuqing and said, "This club seems like a good fit for you, too."

"If it were just about studying the Yixue Gua Skill, I’d be quite interested. But this involves a lot of supernatural and ghostly things, which is a bit scary." As she spoke, she hugged Chen Mo’s arm tightly. Her full, soft chest pressed firmly against his arm, and the distinct sensation made Chen Mo’s mind race, leaving him unable to focus.

While the two were talking, the male club member in the modified Daoist robe saw Zhou Yue and Lin Xiaoxiao nod. A mysterious smile immediately appeared on his face as he led the two to a small round table on one side of the booth, which was covered with a deep purple velvet tablecloth.

On the table was a deck of Tarot Cards with antique patterns and slightly worn edges, clearly well-used.

"Please, sit." He elegantly gestured for the two of them to sit on the two vintage, carved chairs in front of the table.

Zhou Yue and Lin Xiaoxiao exchanged a glance and sat down, both a little nervous and excited.

Chen Mo, Su Yuqing, Zhao Ya, and Shen Xinghe naturally stood gathered a little further back, giving the girls their space while also watching this "metaphysical experience" with curiosity.

The club member first lit a small aromatherapy lamp on the table. The peculiar scent of herbs and sandalwood, which they had noticed earlier, immediately grew stronger.

He closed his eyes and hovered his hands over the Tarot Cards as if sensing some kind of energy, softly chanting some inaudible syllables. He was putting on a full ritualistic performance.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, his gaze now exceptionally profound.

He began to shuffle the cards. His movements were extremely fluid, and the shuffle itself was flashy. The cards seemed to come alive in his hands, dancing and weaving as they made a SWISH SWISH sound.

"Before you draw, please silently repeat your question in your mind, or concentrate on the area you most want to know about," he instructed in a low voice. "The Tarot connects to the subconscious. It will respond to your deepest concerns."

Zhou Yue and Lin Xiaoxiao both obediently did as they were told, closing their eyes and thinking hard.

Lin Xiaoxiao was extroverted and most curious about love. She barely hesitated before frantically repeating in her mind: ’What’s my romantic luck like? Will I meet my Mr. Right in college? What kind of person will he be?’

Zhou Yue, on the other hand, was thinking more rationally.

She wasn’t particularly interested in her romantic prospects alone; she was more concerned with her overall development. ’How will my overall fortune be during my college years? Especially when it comes to my studies and social life?’

After a moment, the club member stopped shuffling, stacked the deck, and spread the cards out in a fan shape on the velvet tablecloth.

"Alright, you first," the club member said, looking at Lin Xiaoxiao. "Please use your intuition and draw three cards. The first represents the foundation of your past or present situation. The second represents the current challenge or core influence. And the third represents a possible future path or suggestion."

Lin Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and was the first to reach out. Her fingertips hovered hesitantly over the cards for a moment before she finally drew three, placing them face-down in front of her.

Seeing that she had finished choosing, the club member immediately gestured for her to turn them over one by one.

The first card was the [Holy Grail Two] (Upright).

The card depicted a man and a woman holding Holy Grails and exchanging vows against a peaceful and harmonious backdrop.

Chen Mo and the others didn’t understand Tarot at all, so naturally, they couldn’t make heads or tails of it.

Lin Xiaoxiao immediately looked at the club member curiously and asked, "What does this represent?"

"What matter were you asking about?" the club member asked, looking at Lin Xiaoxiao.

"Love," Lin Xiaoxiao said bluntly, not at all shy about others hearing.

The club member nodded and began to interpret. "Hm... the Holy Grail Two, upright. A very good card. It represents a connection that is equal, harmonious, and full of love and attraction.

"This indicates that in your current state, or in the phase you just completed, your emotional relationships have been relatively pure and positive. It’s possible you have a wonderful friendship or a budding crush as a foundation.

"You hold beautiful expectations for love in your heart."

Lin Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously. "Yes, yes, yes!"

She was reminded of a person from high school she’d had a huge crush on and gotten along with extremely well. ’That must be the "wonderful friendship" and "budding crush" he’s talking about,’ she thought. She was also full of intense longing for a college romance, hoping to find a boyfriend she could spend her life with—which certainly counted as being "positive and pure" about relationships.

At that thought, Lin Xiaoxiao felt as if this Tarot card had seen right into her past and her present thoughts. It was spot on.

She couldn’t wait to flip over the second Tarot card.

The second card was the [Wand Knight] (Reversed).

The card depicted an enthusiastic, impulsive knight galloping on a horse, but in the reversed position, the horse seemed to be out of control or at a standstill.

The club member’s brow furrowed slightly. "The Wand Knight, reversed... This suggests that in moving the relationship forward, you might encounter some... reckless, impulsive, or unstable factors. It could be that you yourself are prone to getting carried away and lack patience, or it could be that a partner you meet is impatient, fickle, or lacks a strong sense of commitment.

"This is something you need to be wary of and balance. Avoid making rash decisions or getting hurt because you’re too eager."

The smile that had just appeared on Lin Xiaoxiao’s face instantly faded a little. Looking slightly nervous, she said, "Huh? Is that right... Does that mean my love life in college is doomed?"

"That’s not necessarily the case," the club member explained to Lin Xiaoxiao with a gentle smile. "This card is just telling you not to blindly rush into a relationship or move too quickly before you have a clear understanding of the other person’s character. That’s how you get hurt. The final card is what truly determines the outcome. Only after we see it will we know if you can find love during your college years."

"Oh, I see." Lin Xiaoxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

’I really don’t want to go through all of college without a boyfriend,’ she thought. ’Especially when I have to watch Su Yuqing with her amazing boyfriend every day. I’d die of jealousy.’

As the third card was flipped over, it was revealed to be [The Star] (Upright).

The card depicted a naked maiden pouring water from a Holy Grail into a pool, while her other hand held a pitcher to water the earth. In the sky, seven large stars shone, filling the scene with hope and tranquility.

Upon seeing this card, the club member’s eyes lit up, and his tone became more soothing and encouraging. "The Star card! Excellent! This is one of the most hopeful and spiritual cards in the Tarot.

"It foretells that in the future, you will find inner peace, hope, and guidance.

"In matters of love, it suggests that a sincere and inspiring relationship may appear.

"It advises you to maintain your faith, listen to your inner voice, and remain hopeful about the future. Wonderful things will eventually come to pass.

"This also echoes the first card you drew, the Holy Grail Two."

Hearing these vague and ambiguous words, Chen Mo thought, ’This stuff really is just a bunch of verbal tricks. You could say that to anyone and it would fit.’