Esoteric Buddhism: To live as king in America

"...The card shows you are standing at a crossroads, the 'Chariot' reversed, which signifies resistance..."

"Yes!"

The guest's voice carried a hint of urgency.

"My research grant applications have been rejected repeatedly... I..."

"Don't rush,"

Lisa flipped through the cards, a gentle smile spreading across her face.

"The Star is upright. See, hope remains! But it requires patience and...sincere guidance."

But when Mian finished her work attracting customers outside, changed her clothes, and walked into the tent through the back door, what she saw was that shy girl skillfully manipulating the customers' emotions with her incredibly practiced words.

Clearly, even the most shy person becomes confident and composed when it comes to their area of ​​expertise. This is a perfect example of specialization.

Is there anything mysterious or mysterious about divination in this world?

Mian couldn't help but think.

Earth's divination is nothing more than the result of cold reading and database manipulation; it's purely a fraudulent scheme. But in this world that truly possesses a certain mystery, everything becomes entirely different.

[You arrived here following the scent of a demonic dragon. A local astrologer warmly welcomed you; this was the first time you'd encountered such a wondrous profession since your transmigration. Looking at the astrologer, you couldn't help but admire her exquisite figure. Perhaps you should consider adding her to your harem—after all, your empty harem always needs some substance.]

For some reason, the mirror shards that had been pretending to be dead for so long suddenly started to heat up, and the text they displayed still made Mi Yan feel her blood pressure rise just by looking at it.

"Is that all you guys think about?"

Mian pressed her temples, feeling that ever since she acquired this cheat, there hadn't been a moment when it didn't provoke her.

But astrologers... aren't monsters.

Mian recalled his past experiences. In the world of the cheat system, the enemies who posed a threat to him in reality were all described as some kind of monster in the Kingdom of Haris. As for humans... apart from the attendants who theoretically always followed the king and the foreign princess who suddenly appeared for some unknown reason, this astrologer seemed to be the only character Mian could find with a clear counterpart in reality.

Does this mean that Lisa is indeed just an ordinary person?

Mian thought about it, but couldn't figure it out.

Mian grinned, revealing a self-deprecating smile. She felt that her current struggle to find the corresponding image in the words on the mirror shards was much like a far-fetched fortune telling.

Well, in the end, all speculation must return to reality. If we can find direct evidence in reality, there's no need to speculate here.

Mian kept this in mind and planned to find some time to look through the magic book left by Org to see if she could learn more about the hidden world.

Meanwhile, Lisa's divination had come to a complete end, and the guest, accompanied by Lisa, walked towards the backstage area where Mian was now located, which was separated by a curtain.

Mian knew it was time for her to shine.

"So this is where I collect my free gifts?"

The guests looked on with curiosity, while Mian smiled and nodded, then lifted the cloth covering one of the shelves, revealing the exquisite handicrafts that Shirley spent an average of 20 minutes creating.

The majority of them were swords, with some rather small daggers as well. Thanks to the skill of the craftsmen, they all exuded a sense of mystery and luxury.

"Can I just take any of these freebies?"

The guest exclaimed in amazement at the dazzling array of precious handicrafts. In response to her question, Mian bowed to her like a gentleman and then answered.

"Yes, you can certainly choose any one you like and take it back. But you can also entrust your choice to the mysterious and unpredictable fate. For just an extra 100 Eagle Dollars, our fortune teller will personally guide you to find your destiny."

"100 taels of silver?"

The guest raised an eyebrow and muttered:

"This is no small amount. I've already spent 500 Eagle Dollars on your divination service. That's enough to book the best online divination services."

"Yes, but I can assure you that Miss Lisa is absolutely the best... astrologer. She will become famous sooner or later, and then it won't be so easy for you to enjoy her services."

Lisa stood there, her face flushed from the praise, feeling uneasy. But Mian had no time to care about that; he was focused on figuring out how to get the person in front of him to spend more money.

"Besides, you absolutely can't buy such a valuable souvenir online. You work in a lab, right?"

"I guess so."

Faced with a question that seemed completely irrelevant to Mian, the guest answered somewhat hesitantly.

Mian smiled and continued:

"Look, laboratory work is a demanding job. You can't do this kind of work without an absolute pursuit of quality. I truly admire people like you, so I want to provide you with the best service. Think about it, you have such a respectable job. Would you rather settle for a mere 100 dollars, or spend that extra penny for a truly exceptional service?"

With Mian unleashing his full power, the guest quickly showed signs of wavering, and at that moment, Mian delivered the most fatal blow.

"Of course, as one of the first 10 customers to enjoy this package, we can offer you a perk: you can enjoy the astrologer's extra services first, and then, if you are satisfied afterward, you can choose whether or not to pay. Is that alright?"

"Well... okay, I'll give it a try."

The guest was clearly persuaded and nodded in agreement. And then it was Mian's turn to perform.

Despite her inner turmoil caused by Mian's bold and almost absurd plan, Lisa took a deep breath and, following Mian's instructions, tried her best to maintain the mystery and composure expected of a diviner as she stepped forward.

With a professional, gentle smile returning to his face, he addressed the female customer:

"As I just revealed to you, the stars guide you to need clear insight and a determined spirit to overcome obstacles ahead. And this quality resonates with the 'sharpness of starlight'."

Lisa pointed to the three short swords that had been specially selected, some with shards inlaid on the hilts that looked like tiny stars, and others with smooth starlight stripes on the blade.

"Your destiny is hidden within these three swords; your fate is already intertwined with them."