Joy of Life: I'm really not a saint

Two days later, he finally found a more stable charging method, and the battery of his phone finally reached 100%. He was very pleased, and he breathed a sigh of relief as he had temporarily solved his problem.

Li An went down to the lobby with the cloth banner, called the waiter, and ordered food. The waiter was quite polite and served him three steamed buns, a plate of pickled vegetables and a bowl of white porridge. He had become somewhat familiar with this strange man in the past two days, and the waiter left without asking anything.

Shit! I've been eating this for three days. I can't live like this anymore. I'm still growing! Li An couldn't help but sigh again. He looked at the people eating in the lobby and gave up. Looking at the canvas he put next to him, he thought that no one had come to him to buy things in the past two days. He couldn't go on like this. He had to find a way to make a name for himself!

Go to a big restaurant to promote it? But I don't have money to spend, so I can only find a high-ranking official to show off in front of others. Li An thought to himself.

The waiter had become familiar with this strange gentleman over the past two days and was no stranger to him. Seeing Li Ang sighing, he advised him, "Sir, you can't do this. I believe you can make an accurate judgment, but the main thing is that ten taels of silver is something that most people can't afford." As he spoke, he glanced at the banner with the words on it.

There is no such profession as fortune teller in this world. Not only do people not understand it and have never tried it, but ten taels of silver is not something that ordinary people can afford.

You know, the main currency for common people nowadays is copper coins, which are used to trade goods. Gold and silver are circulated by the upper class. The main reason why no one came to try the waters in the past two days is naturally because of one word: expensive!

This is too expensive. Ten taels of silver is enough for other people's families to live comfortably for a year.

Therefore, if Li An wanted to do this business, his potential clients would naturally be those rich and powerful people. And he had to calculate accurately. He was just an ordinary person now. If he didn't calculate accurately, he would be beaten at best, or even thrown into the lake to feed the fish.

The reason is clear, but if the price is too low for this profession, which will be Li An's main profession in the future, it will not only look cheap, but also when will he be able to accumulate wealth and improve his attribute skills so that he can survive safely in this world? Not to mention returning to the previous world.

The waiter advised: "Maybe you can try your luck in other cities? Danzhou is a poor and remote place in Daqing. It's rare to find rich people there."

Li An shook his head and asked hesitantly, "Brother, do you know who are the richest people in this city?"

It’s not that Ang Lee didn’t think about trying his luck in other cities, but he was short of money and didn’t even have the money to travel to other cities. What should he do?

Not only is there no money, this world is actually very dangerous, because the world is full of nuclear radiation. The people here can practice internal skills, and everyone can fly over roofs and walls. He is a weak man who is 50-50 against ordinary people. He is not afraid of being hacked to death by robbers on the way, and he will be called a poor ghost at the end. It's scary to think about it. If you meet a robber, you can just give it to him, that's still good.

It is not easy to survive in this strange world. First of all, he needs to find a safe and reliable way to make money. He does not have the capital to start a business or invest. Secondly, he needs to accumulate enough wealth as soon as possible to improve his strength. Finally, he needs to keep a low profile in the process and avoid attracting other people's attention. Therefore, going to other cities to try his luck is not suitable for his current situation.

The waiter scratched his head and said, "The wealthy merchants, officials and rich men in the city are all rich people! But I dare not say anything about their affairs." After that, he lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "But if we talk about who can make the decision here, it must be the Fan Mansion in the west of the city!"

Li An was reluctant to approach Fan Xian right now. The first reason was that they were all modern people, and he was afraid that he would notice something. The second reason was that there were many people watching him now, and if he went up rashly, it would be easy for him to enter some people's field of vision. But the people in the Fan Mansion were easier to get along with, so even if something went wrong, his life would not be in danger. If he went to the people the waiter mentioned, if something unexpected happened, there would be no room for maneuver.

"Thank you, little brother. I already have a plan in mind."

After that, he finished the food on the table, without wasting any food. After filling his stomach, Li An left the inn and walked straight to Fan's house.

At this time, in the Sinan Earl's Mansion in the west of the city, which was also the back door of the Fan Mansion, a group of people sat in front of the young Fan Xian, listening to him tell those fantastic stories. Most of the audience were children, but there were also a few adults listening.

Fan Xian's face is fair and delicate, revealing a spirit of agility, and a touch of nobility in his heroic spirit. Although he looks childish, his tone when telling the story seems mature.

Suddenly, a man dressed as a servant came running to report: "Master, the man you asked someone to keep an eye on has arrived at the mansion!"

When Fan Xian heard this, he quickly apologized to the people around him and asked them to come again next time. Then, he ran into the courtyard.

Chapter 4: First pot of gold.

Li An sat in the lobby of Fan's house, and for the first time in his life, he experienced the meticulous service provided to him by others. The tea in his hand exuded a faint fragrance, and he sat quietly in the chair, waiting for something.

Soon, a wealthy old lady with luxurious clothes and silver hair walked into the lobby and sat firmly in the main seat. Accompanying her was a fat middle-aged butler with a mustache and wandering eyes.

"Sir, may I ask who you are? What do you want to do in my house?"

This old lady is Fan Xian’s nominal grandmother, and also the owner of the Fan Mansion in Danzhou City.

She looked at the young man in front of her with an inquiring look, wondering about his background and purpose. The only thing she could be sure of was that this person was not one of their own. If he was one of their own, her son would have informed her in advance.

Li An stood up and bowed to the old lady, saying, "How are you, old lady? My name is Li An, and I know some aura reading techniques. When I passed by Danzhou, I found that there was a noble aura rising in your mansion, so I came to visit you specially."

"Oh? Since you are visiting, you are welcome. I am just afraid that my house is too simple and I am not able to entertain you well." The old lady looked calm, but she did not believe what Li An said. She had never heard of the term "qi-reading technique". However, out of courtesy and rules, she still welcomed him. But in her heart, this young man was just a quack.

"No, no, the hospitality is already very thoughtful." Li An returned the greeting and sat down.

"I wonder what this art of looking at qi is that can allow you to see the nobility of our Fan Mansion?" The old lady inquired. Behind her own Earl Sinan Mansion was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in the capital, Fan Jian. Anyone with an eye could see it. As for the idea of ​​nobility, it was just for hearing.

"The art of looking at qi is a method of observing good and bad luck. Based on a person's facial features, birth date and other external factors, one can predict a person's fate." Li An explained, raising the canvas in his hand.

The old lady and the housekeeper both looked at the canvas that said "Iron mouth straight judgment, ten taels of silver". They both realized something, one breathed a sigh of relief, the other was full of anger.

"So it's the art of divination. Sir, you're here to do business." The old lady had just finished speaking when the housekeeper couldn't help but said, "Who did this idle person come from? How dare he come to my Fan Mansion to cheat? Come on, beat him out with sticks!" After the housekeeper finished speaking, he called a few people and prepared to drive Li An away.

But at this moment, Li An was not in a hurry, and acted like a master, not caring about the unreasonable behavior of the housekeeper of the Fan Mansion. He calmly replied: "It is indeed business. Anyway, there is nothing to do here, so why not let the old lady listen?"

The old lady waved her hand to stop the butler's action, saying: "Don't be rude, you are a guest. Sir, do you mean that you can calculate everything?" The butler had no choice but to listen to the mistress' words, so he could only be sarcastic to Li An: "Then calculate for me, how long I will live?"

Li An smiled without saying anything, and waved the sign in his hand towards the butler. The meaning was self-evident. If you want me to say so, I will give you ten taels of silver!

Ignoring the butler who sneered, he replied to the old lady: "Yes, I can calculate it. If the calculation is not accurate, you can do whatever you want with me."

The housekeeper hurriedly said to the old lady, "I think this man is a swindler who came to our house to cheat people and is playing tricks on us!"

"Shut up! When is it your turn to interrupt?" The old lady got angry after being interrupted again and again, and said to Li An, "Sir, I'm sorry, the servants in my house are not well disciplined."

"Where."

Although the old lady had seen many big scenes, she was secretly surprised when she saw the eight words on the canvas. If he charged ten taels of silver for a divination, if he was not a liar, then he might really be an extraordinary person.

"Since you say so, sir, I will give it a try. What's the harm?" The old lady smiled. She didn't have much money anyway, so she would listen first and then decide how to face the person in front of her.

"Please ask the old lady."

Not only the housekeeper was looking at Li An, but even the maids and servants of the Fan Mansion were curious. The old lady looked around, and when she saw the housekeeper, she stopped and asked Li An, "Then, please tell me, sir, what is the housekeeper in my house like?"

"Oh? For the divination that costs ten taels of silver per time, do I have to calculate the steward of the mansion first? I don't know his name, nor his date of birth, so I can only calculate some basic things." Li An thought to himself, it's useless for me to have the name and date of birth, so I can just give him a simple divination.

The old lady smiled and said, "It's okay, it's just ten taels of silver, just count it for my housekeeper first!"

Li An bowed and said, "In that case, we will do as the old lady said." Then he looked at the housekeeper in a pretentious manner and continued, "I see the housekeeper's face. His eyebrows and eyes are open and closed, his bright light is dim, and his face is full of flesh. He must be a person with little fortune. Moreover, his expression is flamboyant and he is domineering. I can tell that his life is short and he must not live long. People with this kind of face are not compatible with the noble atmosphere of the Fan Mansion. He should be transferred to the mansion from somewhere else. If he is transferred to the mansion from somewhere else and can be selected by the old lady, he must be a person with some talent. I believe he can manage all the affairs of the Fan Mansion in an orderly manner."

"Oh?" The old lady didn't comment, but the housekeeper was already red with anger. It was just that the old lady had just spoken, and although he was angry at the moment, he didn't speak carelessly. Before Li An finished speaking, he continued, "Looking at his superficial boasting, but deep in his mind, he must have come with a mission and a mission."

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was shocked! The maids and servants were fine, but the housekeeper was already horrified. Everyone saw that this was a prediction! The look in their eyes when they looked at Li An was already filled with a bit of awe and fanaticism.

In this world, the existence of gods is deeply rooted in people's hearts. People all believe that in ancient times, gods came down to earth to help people in dire straits to overcome difficulties. In addition, there are temples in Qing Kingdom, Northern Qi, Dongyi City and Xihu.

The old lady was also thinking at this moment: What he said is so accurate! The old lady knew exactly who sent this housekeeper and what his purpose was. If Li Ang's divination method is not really so magical, then the person in front of him must be extraordinary! Being able to see through and analyze a person in a short period of time is also a talent! Whether it is the divination method or the great talent of this person, it should be treated with caution.

Looking at the calm expression on the old lady's face, Li An was secretly anxious. This is all I know. If I say anything else, I'll be exposed! Whether I can make my first pot of gold depends entirely on you, the housekeeper!

"It's very accurate, there's nothing wrong with it." The old lady said, "To be able to get so much information just by looking at the face, it seems that this Qi-reading technique is indeed extraordinary."

"Thank you for your compliment, old lady." Li An said modestly.

Nice! I got ten taels of silver and successfully extended my life!

Chapter 5: Meeting Fan Xian.

In the Fan Mansion, after a simple first question, the old lady became very interested in Li Ang. When she was about to continue questioning, a voice suddenly sounded, coming from far away.

"Grandma, I heard that there are guests at home? Your grandson greets you!" Fan Xian hurried into the hall and bowed respectfully to the old lady. When he came to the old lady, he turned his gaze to Li An, his eyes flashing with excitement, but he tried hard to control his emotions.

"You also know that there are guests visiting, how can you be so impatient?" The old lady said lightly, revealing her dissatisfaction with her grandson. It is generally believed that this Mr. Fan Xian is the illegitimate son of the Minister of Revenue, so he is not favored by the old lady. Under the spread of ulterior motives, most people in Danzhou City are aware of this.

"Yes, grandson knows he was wrong!" Fan Xian would not normally behave so badly, but because of some secrets in his heart, today he knew that he could meet someone he had longed to see in his dreams, and he could not contain his excitement. When a servant came to the back door to remind him, he immediately rushed to the front hall.

"This is our young master, Fan Xian," the butler introduced.

"Hello, Master Fan Xian. I'm Li An, and I'm a fortune teller." Li An bowed politely to Fan Xian. His voice was steady and powerful, showing his inner confidence and professionalism.

The people present noticed Li An's calmness and composure, and could not help but respect him more. They were curiously waiting for the next dialogue and exchange.

Fan Xian quickly bowed and said enthusiastically, "Hello, Brother Li. I have admired you for a long time." Although he remained calm on the surface, his heart was full of expectation and certainty. The existence of this fortune teller is unique in this world. Only those who know something about modern or ancient history know about this profession. While Fan Xian was happy, he was also hesitant about whether he should confess to the person in front of him that he was also from the modern era. Of course, before making a decision, it is necessary to conduct some cautious tests.

After the two of them briefly introduced themselves and greeted each other, Fan Xian stood quietly aside without making any further comments.

The old lady nodded and said, "It's just right. Since my grandson is here, you can tell his fortune."

Li An replied with a smile: "Okay, then may I ask what is Mr. Fan's birth date?"

Fan Xian immediately replied, "I was born on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, and I am fifteen years old now."

"Fifteen?" Li An was surprised because he saw Fan Xian for the first time today and found that he already looked like a teenager. This made him feel a little uneasy. Now that he heard that he was already fifteen years old, he understood that the wheel of history had begun to roll and the plot was about to unfold!

Fan Xian noticed the surprised expression on Li An's face and asked curiously, "Is there something wrong?"

Li An waved his hand, indicating that everything was normal. He turned to the old lady and bowed, saying, "Old lady, I have already seen the general idea, but if you want to know more about Mr. Fan's future fate, ten taels of silver... is not enough!"

"This?" The old lady finally got serious. She stared at Li An and wondered in her heart: Could it be that he really saw something? She asked tentatively: "Since we can't predict the future, can we talk about the past?"

Li An frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Okay, then I can pick out some things to tell you. But if you want me to reveal all the things I calculated, ten taels of silver is still not enough."

Fan Xian was filled with curiosity at this moment, and he waited quietly for Li Ang's next words.

Li An pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Fan, judging from your face, you were not born in Danzhou, but were born in another place and then came to Danzhou. From the intelligence in your eyes, I can see that you have been very smart and wise since childhood, and you are very likable. And your forehead and eyebrows reveal a peaceful and natural temperament, which shows that you are a kind-hearted, benevolent and upright person. However, if the old lady wants me to continue, it will cost 100 taels of silver."

Fan Xian was surprised. Could it be that Li An had seen through his origins? Impossible. Today was the first time he had seen him. Could it be that he had guessed that he, like him, came from another modern world through the stories he had told the children in the city, The Journey to the West and The Story of the Wind?

After the old lady pondered for a moment, she ordered the servants to bring out five hundred taels of silver. She waved her hand to let all the servants, including the housekeeper, leave, and then looked directly into Li An's eyes. After a long while, she spoke: "The two questions just now will be counted as twenty taels. Sir, you can continue."

Li An looked at the plate of silver and understood what the old lady meant. He organized his words and answered without caring whether it would change the plot, "In that case, I will continue. Mr. Fan and the old lady have a deep bond, but judging from his fortune, after he turns sixteen, he will be like a tiger out of the cage. He should leave the old lady and this place. As for where he will go, considering the direction and the position of Minister Fan in the mansion, he should go to Kyoto."

"Next year? Then this question will be counted as eighty taels, and the total will be one hundred taels. Please continue, sir."

Li An decided not to delay any longer and said directly: "For the remaining four hundred taels, I will only talk about the things calculated in the end, but its value must be more than four hundred taels. I wonder if you are sure you want Master Fan to hear it, old lady?"

When the old lady heard this, she knew what Li An was going to say, and her expression became sad: "No need to say anything more, these five hundred taels are all yours, sir!"

Although Fan Xian was completely confused, he felt that this fellow from Earth might really have some skills. He did not believe in things like face reading and fortune telling, and was a staunch materialist. However, in this world, there were things like inner strength and true energy, so face reading and fortune telling might also have their own unique features.

It is very likely that Ang Lee has seen through his secret.

Only the old lady knew that this Li An had really figured out the truth. Those who knew the truth of what happened that year had been silenced. Those who knew the truth now were all people who cared about Fan Xian and would not spread the news. The first thought that came to her mind was to kill him and keep it secret from outsiders. But this man was proficient in divination and must have a way to calculate what would happen to her. He probably had a way to get away. If she offended him rashly, the consequences would be unpredictable. After all, if he did not know it through divination, but through other channels, then his power background could not be easily offended. So she gave up the idea of ​​killing.

"Is the matter of going to Beijing unchangeable?"

"Can not change."

"So what's the road ahead?"

"Turning danger into safety, turning danger into safety."

"Thank you very much, sir. I will have someone present the remaining two taels of silver."

"No need. I just want you to do me a favor, and that will be my reward for the last two questions."

"I don't know what it is? Sir, just tell me. I will definitely help you if I can."

"Thank you in advance, old lady. This matter is simple. I just need to make a name for myself in the city and give me more sources of income."

At this point, the old lady finally believed that Li An had learned the truth through divination. Otherwise, a person with such a powerful background would not care about these yellow and white things and let her do him such a small favor.

"I will spread the news, don't worry, sir." said the old lady.

"In this case, my goal has been achieved, and I will take my leave now. If you have any questions or problems in the future, you can send someone to write to me, and I will certainly come to your house to answer them one by one." Li An bowed and expressed his intention to leave.

"Then you can go by yourself, sir. I am too old to see you off." The old lady turned around and called two servants outside, saying, "You two, take the silver and follow the sir. After you send him to where he is staying, you can return home."

Fan Xian saw that the conversation had suddenly ended, and he quickly wanted to get up and stay. He still had many questions to ask!

Li An smiled slightly: "I will naturally have the opportunity to meet Master Fan in the future. Of course, if Master Fan has any questions, you can come to Yunlai Inn in the city to find me. Stay."

After saying that, Li An left the Fan Mansion and returned to the inn.

Chapter 6: Become famous and win the lottery.

In Danzhou after the rain, the air is filled with a fresh sweetness. The city's skyline is painted like a poem, and the harbor scenery is pleasant. Now it is even more peaceful and pleasant in the tranquility after the rain, making people want to settle down here. However, the reality is that several emerging ports in the south have shared the focus of national trade, and the sea route to the west has long been unobstructed. This once prosperous port has gradually declined. The bustling port in the past has become silent a few years ago, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.

Despite this, Emperor Qing's benevolent rule made life in this city relatively stable. People lived and worked in peace and contentment, with smiles of satisfaction and happiness on their faces.

In the guest room of Yunlai Inn in Danzhou City, Li An opened the package with great excitement and took out the five hundred taels of silver. He set aside one hundred taels for daily expenses and put the rest into the system. At this time, the system's prompt sound echoed in his heart, making him feel even more happy and expectant.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host, the wealth value has reached 100 taels of silver, unlocking the system's first lottery! Please go and check and claim it. ]

The previous lucky draw given by the system does not count. This is the first lucky draw after Li An has accumulated wealth. He quickly opened the system panel and prepared to draw the lottery. But after thinking carefully about the first lucky draw, he felt embarrassed and thought to himself that he should not be careless. It would be better to go wash his hands!

After washing his hands, Li An returned to the room while wiping his hands and opened the system panel.

Genshin Impact! No, the lottery starts!

This time, the African roulette wheel is different from the last time. This time, you can actually see the prizes!

You won't know until you see it. You'll be shocked when you see the rewards in front of you. Li An sucked his saliva excitedly, and then watched the dazzling prizes flash by quickly in front of him. Finally, the pointer slowly stopped, and the reward was revealed - M1911 semi-automatic pistol and 400 rounds of ammunition! Li An burst into tears. This wave of rewards is really awesome!

Although Li An was quite satisfied with the result of this lottery, the temptation of the prizes was too great. The first box was Lu Xiaofeng's character identity experience card, and the second box was actually "Nine Yang Magic Skill"! Li An couldn't believe his eyes, and he shouted in his heart, "System, if you are not sick, can you take two steps, just two steps!"

Looking at the remaining 400 taels on the panel, Li An could not make any waves for the time being. He knew that he had to work hard to make money and get a chance to draw the next lottery. If there was a choice, he would never draw alone! In any case, holding the gun and bullets in his hand, Li An still felt a sense of security.

With a sigh, Li An understood that even if he was given a set of skills now, with his current 22-year-old body, he could only reach the seventh rank in this world in his lifetime at a slow speed of self-cultivation. If he was lucky, or had a great fortune and encountered something like that, he might be able to reach the eighth rank, but he didn't know how long it would take. Of course, if the system helped to directly add points, he might be able to achieve that step-to-the-sky thing, but that would require a huge amount of wealth.

Li An plans to use 300 rounds of bullets for private practice to improve his shooting skills and accuracy. Otherwise, it would be no fun if he couldn't hit anyone with a pistol. The remaining 100 rounds are reserved for backup. As a person without martial arts skills, Li An knows that a pistol should be able to deal with enemies below the fifth rank at close range, but it may not be the case at a long distance. For enemies with higher martial arts skills, his reaction speed and hand movements may not be able to keep up.

Looking at the various prizes on the turntable, Li An closed the system interface sadly. He was not so sad at first. Li An checked the various prizes on the turntable and actually found a solar-powered mobile phone! You read it right! It was a solar-powered mobile phone, the kind that didn't need a power bank! Li An felt that the system was simply insulting him.