The Stunning General Finds Himself in a Shura Field on a Dating Show ABO - Chapter 27

Stealing a lifetime of fleeting existence—wasn’t that exactly what his rebirth meant?

Perhaps Granny A’Luo wasn’t a fraud after all. She might genuinely know something.

With this thought, Ye Zhile shook off Jin Xi’s hand and returned to Granny A’Luo.

Excuse me, could you interpret the divination you gave me earlier?

Jin Xi immediately tried to dissuade him.

Xiao Ye, this is all nonsense! How can you still believe it?

Xu Shengyuan leaned in to whisper in Ye Zhile’s ear, Don’t trust her. She’ll ask for money later.

But Ye Zhile stubbornly shook his head, his gaze fixed on Granny A’Luo. Granny’s divination was accurate, he said earnestly.

Accurate? How could that cryptic, rambling statement contain any real information?

As the others looked on in bewilderment, Granny A’Luo simply smiled without a word, turning to Ye Zhile. Come inside with me.

Noticing the others trying to follow, she added, Only the divination’s subject may enter. No outsiders allowed.

Hey, this charlatan’s got quite the attitude! I’m going in anyway, Jin Xi retorted, making a move to enter the house.

But someone grabbed his ankle, stopping him.

He looked down and saw the little girl named Guoguo.

The girl was still holding a bowl of rice, likely having slipped away from home.

Don’t go in, Guoguo warned. Granny A’Luo’s divinations are very accurate. Your presence will interfere with her.

Seeing the little girl, Jin Xi’s anger flared

Who knows if you’re all in on this? We asked you who the most respected person on the island was, and you led us to this charlatan! How can you lie at such a young age?

But the person in front of him was just a child. He couldn’t hit her, and he couldn’t scold her. He was left seething with pent-up rage, feeling utterly miserable.

Hearing them slander her and Grandma, the little girl puffed up her cheeks and retorted

Grandma is the person I respect most! I didn’t lie to you. She’s not a charlatan either! Not just anyone can have her tell their fortune—you’re not worthy! Hmph!

No matter how clever a child’s lies might be, there’s always a crack in their facade. But the little girl’s expression seemed genuine.

I think Grandma might actually know something, one of the group said. Do you remember the legend of Hailin Village?

Legends are just nonsense! Who actually believes that stuff?

But the people of Hailin Village are all Betas, aren’t they? Doesn’t that match the legend?

That’s probably because they refuse to marry outsiders. It’s normal for them all to be Betas.

Jin Xi knew a little about the legend of Hailin Village. After a moment’s hesitation, he decided to trust Guoguo and refrained from barging in.

Such mystical matters, if truly involving someone with spiritual cultivation, should indeed not be disturbed.

By the time Jin Xi finally understood this, he found the others already gathered around the stone table in front of the house, even Guoguo had joined them. The group seemed remarkably harmonious.

Aren’t you all worried? Jin Xi asked, his tone incredulous.

Xu Shengyuan glanced over lazily, his voice casual. Worried about what? At worst, Xiao Ye might get scammed out of some money. I’ll cover it if that happens.

Qin Siran added, We’re all outside, and the cameras are rolling. Nothing bad will happen.

Xie Shi, who had been silent until now, suddenly asked, You seem particularly concerned about Brother Ye.

What kind of nonsense is this kid spouting?! Jin Xi thought, his anger flaring.

Of course I’m concerned about Brother Ye! He’s so naive—he’d get scammed in a heartbeat if I didn’t keep an eye on him!

Lu Qingze stared at Jin Xi for a moment, saying nothing. But inwardly, he sneered coldly Looks like I went too easy on him with that beach volleyball spike.

Granny A’Luo led Ye Zhi into her house.

The interior was simple but impeccably clean, clearly reflecting the old woman’s meticulous nature.

Have you been forgetting things from the past lately? Granny A’Luo asked.

Ye Zhi’s heart skipped a beat. He nodded slightly. Yes. What do you know about it?

I can only see this much from you, Granny A’Luo replied, walking into the bedroom. When she emerged, she held a string of prayer beads.

She handed the beads to Ye Zhi. These are Bodhi seeds blessed at the Sea God Temple. They will steady your mind and protect you. Wear them constantly, and your condition should improve.

Thank you, Ye Zhi said. Still preoccupied with the earlier divination, he asked, What did you mean by what you said outside?

Granny A’Luo gestured for Ye Zhi to sit down, then sat opposite him. Show me your hand.

Ye Zhi obediently extended his hand.

Granny A’Luo stared intently at Ye Zhi’s hand for a long moment, her brow furrowing deeper and deeper.

What is it? Is the divination bad? Ye Zhi asked, his voice tinged with anxiety.

Granny A’Luo neither nodded nor shook her head. Instead, she asked,

Have you experienced an accident before, one that nearly cost you your life?

Ye Zhi nodded hesitantly, thinking to himself

Nearly cost me my life? I actually died once.

Seeing his nod, Granny A’Luo’s tone grew solemn

Your original divination was extremely ominous, but someone used their own fate to avert the calamity. The divination was rewritten, and I can no longer see through it. The three sentences I spoke outside were all I could discern.

Someone used their fate to avert his calamity?

Could this refer to his rebirth after death?

Who could that person be?

As Ye Zhi pondered, Granny A’Luo added

Young man, your romantic fortune is too strong. It may bring misfortune upon you in the future. Be wary of those around you.

The group waiting outside didn’t have to wait long. Ye Zhi soon emerged, still wearing the Bodhi seed bracelet.

Guoguo greeted him cheerfully, but when she noticed the bracelet, she was surprised

Huh? Granny actually gave it to you.

Xu Shengyuan, estimating the bracelet’s considerable value, asked Ye Zhi

How much did Granny A’Luo charge you?

Ye Zhi shook his head. She didn’t take any money. She just asked me to bring her something.

What did you give her?

A seashell I found on the beach earlier.

Ye Zhi felt a little embarrassed as he said this. He knew it was a paltry offering, but Granny A’Luo had refused to accept any money.

Guoguo chimed in from the side, I told you Granny A’Luo isn’t a scammer! If it weren’t for the rules of fortune-telling requiring the client to give something, she wouldn’t have even taken the seashell.

Hearing this, Xu Shengyuan turned to glance at the old house, thinking to himself, It seems Granny A’Luo really can see something.

Ye Zhi chuckled at Guoguo’s grown-up demeanor. He crouched down, pointed at her half-finished bowl of rice, and said with a helpless smile, Why did you run off before finishing your meal?

Guoguo grinned sheepishly, quickly scooped up the last two mouthfuls of rice, and mumbled, Mmm, I’m done now!

I’m done now? Did I translate that right?

LOL, slow down, kiddo!

Ye Zhidu grew anxious. Slow down, Guoguo! Don’t choke.

Guoguo just grinned foolishly, swallowing quickly.

This time, she waved goodbye to Ye Zhi first. I’m leaving now, Gege! Remember to come find me next time you visit!

Ye Zhi waved back. Goodbye.

The rest went smoothly. Following Granny A’Luo’s directions, the group found the Old Village Chief waiting outside the Sea God Temple.

The chief looked about the same age as Granny A’Luo and seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

Tomorrow’s date pairings will be determined by tonight’s activities, the Old Village Chief announced, relaying the production team’s instructions.

What activities? Lu Qingze asked.

The Sea God Festival in Hailin Village isn’t just a religious ceremony; it’s also a social gathering to find future partners, the chief explained.

The Omega guests will dance with the villagers, while the Alpha guests will spend the next few hours searching the island for something they find beautiful. During the bonfire tonight, they’ll present their chosen item to the person they admire.

In other words, they would be splitting into groups for the next phase.

The Old Village Chief dismissed the three Alphas, while leading the remaining three into the Sea God Temple.

Photography was prohibited near the Sea God statue, so he didn’t take them to the main hall. Instead, he led them to a side hall without the statue.

The side hall was the closest part of the Sea God Temple to the ocean, fronted by a lake enclosed by earth and stone. A small, calf-high opening on one side connected it to the open sea.

Beside the lake stood a stone tablet. Ye Zhi approached it and read the traditional Chinese characters

Mirror’s Edge Lake Legend says it reflects past and present lives. By the shore lies Causal Cave, which can trace time back to the past.

He leaned over to peer into the lake, but saw nothing beyond his own reflection and the reflections of the surrounding trees.

Qin Siran, who had also noticed the tablet, chuckled at Ye Zhi’s apparent seriousness. It’s all just a gimmick. Many tourist spots have lakes like this—it’s just for show.

He glanced casually at the lake before quickly looking away.

Xie Shi also glanced at the lake, unsurprised to see nothing but reflections.

The Old Village Chief, overhearing Qin Siran’s dismissal, disagreed. The past can only be reflected when unresolved matters linger from a previous life. Most people in this world have severed ties with their past lives, so it’s impossible to see anything. How can you dismiss the legend as false?

So, is the legend true? Ye Zhi asked.

The Old Village Chief shook his head. Truth and falsehood depend entirely on individual fate.

In short, it’s all nonsense.

But they’re not wrong, are they? If you haven’t seen it, you can’t say it doesn’t exist. Maybe we just haven’t had the right opportunity?

The villagers of Hailin believe in the Sea God. These things exist if you believe in them, and don’t if you don’t. They believe, so they say it exists.

In the past, Ye Zhi would have dismissed such claims with a laugh, just like Qin Siran.

But after experiencing the bizarre phenomenon of rebirth, he couldn’t help but feel a lingering unease about the lake.

That was why he had leaned over the edge earlier to peer into its depths.

The Old Village Chief led the trio into a side hall and arranged for attendants to prepare them for the festival.

According to the Chief, the Sea God cherished all things beautiful. Therefore, participants in the ritual dances were required to dress meticulously, presenting their most perfect appearance to the deity.

Qin Siran found this amusing. He leaned over to Ye Zhi and whispered, Doesn’t it feel like everyone here is a bit… eccentric?

Ye Zhi shared the sentiment, but his perspective differed from Qin Siran’s. He merely nodded in agreement, offering no further comment.

Qin Siran studied Ye Zhi, his gaze subtly probing.

He couldn’t shake the feeling that Xiao Ye had been acting strangely ever since leaving Granny A’Luo’s hut. This oddness had become even more pronounced after entering the Sea God Temple.

How could he possibly take that obviously fraudulent lake seriously?

Could it be because of Granny A’Luo’s divination?