A diviner acting like they're integrating into normal society is just a way to prevent the final calamity that could destroy the very existence of diviners.
There's no so-called morality, and certainly no so-called rules—it's purely a matter of self-interest.
Qingque actually found the conclusion Noldrei had reasoned out to be very cruel. According to his theory, the final fate of the diviners was, in fact, inevitable.
This deepened her wariness of Noldrei.
She glanced at her boss, Fu Xuan. It was obvious that Fu Xuan was very satisfied with Noldrei's explanation, especially the extreme theory of a world where everyone was a diviner.
Divination was indeed not something suitable for widespread promotion.
But that was all there was to it. Noldrei had said all this simply to lean in Fu Xuan's favor and end the debate.
In reality, one could still take the reasoning further. If everyone were a diviner, they would inevitably be divided into those who followed fate and those who did not. A group of people who insisted on resisting fate would also inevitably emerge.
If the final fate of the diviners was to be divided into two groups, then was this outcome also a part of fate itself?
Such a grand question was hard to say. Noldrei only hoped that when the time came, this group of fortune-tellers would be able to divine the end of their own fate.
Seeing that the topic was over, Noldrei changed the subject. "Speaking of which, I also find it a bit strange. Master Diviner, you should be the person with the best divination abilities on the Luofu Xianzhou, right?"
Fu Xuan said with a touch of modesty, "Not at all. I'm just the Master Diviner in name; it's just a job. While I can't say I'm the best, I am among the top ranks of diviners! If there's anything you need my help with, feel free to ask!"
Noldrei nodded and sighed, "Such is the life of someone in a high position. Especially you, Master Diviner, you bear the responsibility of clarifying the future direction of the entire Luofu Xianzhou. A single miscalculation could lead to an irreversible misjudgment for the leadership."
"The thought that the lives of the entire Xianzhou people rest on your shoulders, Master Diviner, you must often feel like you're walking on thin ice, mustn't you?"
Qingque's mouth fell slightly agape. She never would have thought this man could lay on the flattery so thick.
The pink-haired leader's grin was about to split her face.
'Stop pretending, Master Diviner. You're definitely enjoying this, aren't you?!'
Noldrei said with a heavy tone, "I used to hold an important position in my own civilization. If it weren't for the sake of breaking through the stargate and entering the sea of stars, I would never have risked my life like this. When I see you, Master Diviner, I feel a sense of kinship, because the burdens we carry in our respective positions are the same. Although I am just an insignificant being from a small civilization, if some conflict arises in the future due to the differences between our civilizations, I'll have to trouble you to be understanding and helpful."
Fu Xuan knew in her heart that Noldrei was flattering her. Every sentence was about himself, but in reality, he was praising her work.
She subconsciously glanced at Qingque. This kind of advanced technique was something an 'honest' girl like Qingque could never learn.
Fu Xuan was enjoying it but didn't want to show it. She cleared her throat and said, "You're too kind. As long as it doesn't involve the safety and security of the Xianzhou, we Xianzhou people have always been warm and hospitable! If you have any difficulties, just let me know. If we can help you, we certainly will."
Elysia had never seen this side of Noldrei before.
On Earth, the guy had never met his match and had never stooped to flattering others in such a way.
'I have long since deeply studied the essence of Earth's civilization. It seems these aliens are also susceptible to the finer points of our Earthly ways!'
Noldrei lamented in his heart at the prevalence of social niceties in the universe. It truly chilled him to the bone.
"Rest assured, Master Diviner, I will definitely not make things difficult for you. If there's anything you need my help with, you can just ask. Before that, I do need a little help. I was wondering if I could get a temporary residential status on the Xianzhou."
"The universe is vast, time and space infinite. As I tread through this world, I often feel as if I'm walking on thin ice. I believe the Master Diviner must feel the same kinship with me. That small courtyard is a foothold for us outsiders, and that Matrix of Prescience plaza of yours—is it not also your own small foothold?"
Fu Xuan was hit right in a sensitive spot. She nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes... that's right. I often feel that way too. I never thought there would be someone outside the universe who could understand my thoughts. Our general..."
"Ahem—!" Qingque quickly reminded Fu Xuan not to say anything she shouldn't.
Fu Xuan immediately changed her tune. "Er, I just mean that our general is very serious about his work, and sometimes there's inevitably some friction on the job. Everyone has their own principles, which can be very tiring. Just as you said..."
Fu Xuan sighed. "These two hundred-odd years of my life have indeed felt like walking on thin ice. I often ponder whether I can reach the other shore."
Noldrei was having a hard time keeping a straight face. He had just recycled a line, and this girl had automatically completed the thought.
Elysia looked up at the sky. She was also finding it hard to hold it in.
The main thing was the thought of Fu Xuan, with her girlish face, potentially saying "my whole life has been like walking on thin ice" every day in the future. It was just too weird.
Noldrei felt he was going a bit too far. He decided he couldn't keep teasing this several-hundred-year-old girl.
"Let's get back to business. We don't have those so-called universal credits. We need to use the energy from our ship as research materials to sell to you locals. Elysia should have told your people about the dangers of that stuff. In short, one wrong move and it could easily cause an explosion."
"But it's fine. What usable energy source in this world doesn't come with risks? Even burning wood can produce toxic and harmful gases."
Noldrei had observed a lot on their journey. It wasn't just the issue of time, but also the ginkgo trees, the architectural style, and the fact that everyone looked human.
One of these being a coincidence was fine. Two was a coincidence. But when there were three or more, it was no longer a coincidence.
Noldrei knew very well how ridiculous it was to find another Earth in the vast emptiness of the universe. What was even more ridiculous was that this identical Earth had also given birth to its own civilization that had broken out of its planet, and in this very place, people from the two civilizations had met.
Unless the Xianzhou originated from another, parallel Earth, it would be impossible for such a similar phenomenon to occur.
Noldrei truthfully told Fu Xuan his thoughts and explained the help he needed.
"So, we'd like to ask the Xianzhou to investigate and see if we've passed through the wrong stargate and ended up in some unknown universe."