Genshin Impact, Teyvat's own beloved immortal.

After struggling with her inner turmoil for a long time, Lisa finally couldn't help but say, "I've spent some time with Mona. She's a very kind and innocent child. She wasn't involved in or aware of your feud with the Witches' Guild. Can you please not hurt her?"

When Lu Sheng realized that Lisa had misunderstood him, he was both amused and exasperated.

"When did I say I wanted to harm her? On the contrary, I have to protect her like a treasure. If I really wanted to use Mona to threaten the Witch Society, wouldn't it have been simpler to just capture her and lock her in a dark room? The reason I went to such lengths to trick her into coming to Sumeru is because I really needed her astrology skills."

That's what he said, but Lu Sheng definitely didn't think that way in his heart.

He brought Mona to his side with the intention of using her as a puppet ruler.

Lisa breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm relieved to hear that. I was even thinking of bringing Mona back to the Order of the Church to be a tutor."

Then, worried that she might hurt Lu Sheng's feelings, she added, "Remember, no matter what happens, I'll always be on your side."

"We've been out for quite a while, let's go back quickly, or Mona will be getting impatient."

Lisa turned and walked back, but after a few steps she turned back and said quietly, "We'll stay here tonight. Remember to come to my room tonight and tell me in detail what has happened in the past six months."

Lu Sheng's kidneys suddenly began to ache slightly.

It seems that a fierce battle is inevitable.

Sumeru Chapter: Chapter 124: Mona's First Divination

The two returned to the house, and Lu Sheng sent his men to return Mona's tools to her.

The joy of finding what was lost brought a long-lost smile to Mona's face; it was a genuine happiness and joy.

She checked everything one by one and found that they were all well preserved. Not only was nothing lost, but they were also protected with foam. Even after such a long journey from Mondstadt to Liyue, there wasn't even a scratch left.

This is truly a blessing in disguise.

Not only did she find a stable and prestigious formal job, but she also hooked up with a wealthy man and easily earned a large sum of money!

Hehe! I knew people couldn't be unlucky forever!

Mona was already dreaming of her future happy life, having her own private astrology room, eating and drinking well every day, having endless money to spend, buying all kinds of magical items she liked, and being able to learn and improve her astrology skills with the help of the knowledge reserves of the Order of the Church.

More importantly, they can earn people's respect and praise through their outstanding astrological skills.

My family, the Maggie Stus family, is finally going to produce a successful astrologer!

This is the perfect life I've always dreamed of!

"Hmph! That old woman probably never imagined that I, Mona, could thrive even without her!"

After her initial triumph, Mona quickly regained her composure.

She knows very well that fame isn't something you can just boast about; it's something you have to prove to the world step by step how excellent you are through your own abilities.

"Ahem!" Mona spread out her divination tools on the table, cleared her throat, and switched to professional mode. "Well then, Mr. Avatar, please state your request, and my divination will resolve all your troubles!"

Lu Sheng: "Really? If you can't do it, I won't pay you."

Mona raised her head confidently and said, "Of course! No deception, young or old! If you don't believe me, you can go to Mondstadt and ask around. Everyone knows that my divination accuracy rate is as high as 99%!"

Lisa and Lu Sheng exchanged a glance, filled with awe.

"That's right. As I just mentioned, a friend of mine is being hunted down by an astrologer. Once the astrologer finds out my friend's whereabouts, he will kill him. Therefore, I've decided to strike first and use magic against magic. I'll use astrology to find his location first and solve this problem at its root."

"Ms. Mona, can you help me find that astrologer?"

Mona was furious upon hearing this and rebuked him, "That's outrageous! Astrology is magic used to help people avoid calamities and achieve happiness! How can it be used as a means to harm others? The astrologer you mentioned has fundamentally tarnished his dignity as an astrologer; he is not worthy of using astrology at all!"

Seemingly not satisfied with her rant, she added, "It's because there are too many bad apples like this, who have no reputation but think they're all-powerful just because they've learned a little astrology, that they've ruined the reputation of astrologers."

Lu Sheng nodded repeatedly, "Yes! I completely agree with your point of view! However, the other party doesn't seem to be some unknown nobody. As far as I know, he is an extremely knowledgeable astrologist. Ms. Mona, you must not let your guard down."

Provoked by Lu Sheng's words, Mona's competitive spirit immediately took over.

She pouted and sneered disdainfully, "Hmph! I'm the strongest astrologer of our time! Nobody I know in this field would use astrology for this kind of thing. Everyone I don't know is just some scum who's only scratched the surface. If you can just say their name, I can immediately tell whether they're a good astrologer or not!"

Lu Sheng casually uttered, "His name is—Viserfnir."

Not many people on the continent of Teyvat know this name.

Lu Sheng was able to know their real names only because he was a transmigrator. If he hadn't been interested in the story of Kanria, he probably wouldn't have known about the existence of the Five Sinners.

After dividing up the power of the Abyss, these five people chose to retreat into the background, and no one knows what they are secretly plotting.

Apart from Rheindorf, who were involved in the social circle, the rest of them almost completely erased their existence over the course of five hundred years.

Whether they were acting out of a guilty conscience or had ulterior motives, only they themselves know the truth.

“Viserfnir…” Mona frowned, looking like she was deep in thought.

After a moment, she shook her head. "I don't know him. But it doesn't matter! As long as I have a name, everything is under my control!"

After saying that, Mona began to fiddle with her crystal ball.

After Mommy recited a few incantations, the crystal ball miraculously lit up.

Mona placed her hand on the crystal ball, closed her eyes, and focused on feeling the magical guidance.

Lu Sheng and Lisa waited silently for the result.

The silence lasted for a good five or six minutes. Gradually, Mona's expression began to change, and she murmured, "How could this be? This shouldn't be..."

A few minutes later, Mona opened her eyes in frustration, and the light from the crystal ball disappeared.

"What was the result?" Lu Sheng asked.

Mona shook her head in distress. "The divination result... is no result."

Lisa asked in confusion, "Why is that? Is the name wrong?"

“No, it’s the wrong name that should have a result.” Mona explained the principles of astrology to the two of them, “The twinkling stars represent the fate of everyone, and although the crystal ball reflects an illusion, what is revealed is the truth.”

"There are two possible outcomes for an incorrect name. One is that the name's owner is an ordinary person, in which case the crystal ball will show the result. The other is that the name does not exist at all, in which case the crystal ball will show a completely black screen."

"But this time the result was no result. It may sound strange, but to put it another way, the divination did not respond at all."

"There are two possibilities in this situation. One is that the fate of the person whose name is on the name has exceeded the limits of divination, and even the starry sky cannot predict his future. The other is that the other party has used methods to block divination."

Even without Lu Sheng's request, Mona's own competitive spirit wouldn't allow such an outcome to occur.

She prides herself on being the strongest astrologer of our time, so how could she possibly be stumped by an astrologer whose name she's never even heard of?

It's getting quite hot!

She directly threatened Lu Sheng: "Don't worry, Mr. Avatar, this is just a small experiment. Give me some time and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

Lu Sheng had already anticipated this outcome.

If Viserfnir were to be found so easily by a broken crystal ball, he would truly be in trouble, as it could very well be a trap set for him by the other party.

So he casually reminded him, "Hey! If, I mean if, this Vesevernir uses astrology to divine my friend's location again, wouldn't it reveal his own existence, allowing him to divine his location in reverse?"

Mona felt as if an electric current had passed through her brain, and she was jolted awake.

Mr. Avatar was referring to the well-known theory in astrology—the Stargazer theory.

In other words, when you look up at the starry sky, the starry sky is also looking back at you.

This method can indeed allow one to observe other people who use the stars for divination, but it is extremely difficult. It requires both parties to observe the same starry sky at the same time and to find each other's line of sight in the vast starry sky.

Although the theory exists, it seems that no one has ever succeeded in doing so so far; it is practically impossible.

However, if you know in advance what the other party is observing and thus stake out that area of ​​the starry sky, the outcome will be different.

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Practice is the only criterion for testing truth.

To find out if the stargazer theory works, all you need to do is conduct a small experiment.

Mona believes that if she can find another astrologer to work with her, she can quickly reach a conclusion.

She told Lu Sheng about this idea.

Lu Sheng was delighted to hear this; there were so many astrologers in the Academy, Mona could choose any one she wanted.

However, Mona's requirements were not simple; she needed more than just an ordinary astrologer.

There are also differences between different astrological interpretations.

There are charlatans who only know how to deceive people, laymen who have only learned a little bit, fortune tellers who can predict good and bad fortune through crystal balls, and astrology masters who can see the trajectory of stars and understand the truth of things.

Those who stand at the pinnacle of astrology and touch upon the ultimate realm can predict the future of all things by observing the starry sky and see the so-called "ultimate".

In other myths and legends, they are generally referred to as "prophet".

In Mona's opinion, there are only three people in the world who can achieve this level of excellence.

One is an ancient deity who left behind the Fontaine prophecy.

One of them is the old woman in the family.

And the last one is definitely the strongest version of myself in this era.

Although I haven't reached the level of that master and the old woman yet, this is only temporary.

Mona believes that in the near future, her name will be forever etched in history books, becoming an insurmountable figure in the world of astrology.

If you want to find someone to verify the stargazer's theory, that person must be at least an astrologer.

Because only astrologers can peer into the starry sky and leave their gaze there, which can then be observed by others.

Mona stated her request, and Lisa immediately thought of someone.

Laiira of the Minglun School.

During the years after returning to Mondstadt, Lisa continued to correspond with her teacher, who mentioned the new student, Laila, in one of her letters.

She is a perfect example of how hard work can outweigh talent.

Although those who can get into the Order Academy are all geniuses, in a place full of geniuses, there will always be some who become ordinary.

Compared to her classmates, Laiila's talent was not as outstanding. She could only rely on being studious, studying hard, and studying desperately to keep herself from falling behind others.

Her meticulous and serious attitude forced her to spend more time studying, resulting in a severe lack of rest time.

The teacher also expressed concern about the diligent student's health in the letter.

After the incident at the Faculty, Laira temporarily took over the Minglun School, a school of thought that specializes in the study of the stars. Laira herself is an astrology major, so she and Mona are actually colleagues.