Chapter 176: Qingque: This plotline is inappropriate!
Divination Commission, before the Matrix of Prescience.
Fu Xuan projected a large screen via a Jade Abacus.
Qingque and Fu Xuan sat at the very front.
Behind them, the many diviners were lined up in order.
Everyone gathered here as if watching an outdoor movie.
Fu Xuan's expression was quite gratified.
She spoke to Qingque beside her: "It seems… even the Heliobi spirits think highly of you."
"Previously, the mission with Cirrus relied on you to turn the tide, and now there's a side quest that features your plotline again."
"I am beginning to wonder if letting you serve as a diviner in this Divination Commission is truly a waste of great talent?"
Qingque swallowed hard.
She said, "Master Diviner, please don't flatter me. Why do I feel like you're… setting me up for a fall?"
"Hmm? What did you say?"
"Ah… nothing, I just said that looking at the description of this mission makes me feel a bit worried…"
On the large screen.
The content displayed was exactly what was on the Luofu Ghostly Grove in the game.
In this event, one could also accept various side quests for commissioned investigations through this interface.
The post presented at this moment was closely related to Qingque.
[ Poster: Heartless Divination Machine ]
[ Record of Ghost Sighting Coordinates: A certain department that is inconvenient to name. Our department's official business has always been so busy that it never stops for a moment. But for some reason, the most idle colleague in the department recently suddenly became like a different person, arriving early and leaving late every day… and even encouraged the people around her to start a great undertaking with her. I know this isn't impossible… but having just experienced some indescribable weirdness myself, I am very wary of such changes. Would anyone who sees this please contact me quickly. ]
Fu Xuan took a sip of tea.
She said dismissively, "What is there to worry about?"
"This description… is very wrong! I know myself best; how could I suddenly become so diligent?"
The more Qingque spoke, the more uneasy she felt.
She even couldn't help whispering, "Master Diviner, I think maybe we shouldn't play this. I'm afraid I might lose face for the Divination Commission in this mission."
Fu Xuan chuckled: "Qingque, what kind of talk is that?"
"When facing the Heliobus [ Cirrus ] before, even I was deluded, yet you were able to speak so calmly that you broke its defenses… it's enough to see that your will is formidable."
"I think there will definitely be more of your highlight moments in this plot."
Qingque gave a bitter smile: "I hope so."
She was still a bit unaccustomed to the feeling of being exposed in the spotlight.
But since things had come to this.
She would just let it be!
No matter how ridiculous this plot was… at worst, she would be possessed by a Heliobus and perform some abnormal actions.
It was nothing…
[ New Mission: Luofu Myths: Record of the Pillow's Spirits ]
Go to the Divination Commission.
Speak with the poster.
"It seems my ID has also been exposed," Fu Xuan revealed a look of helplessness.
At this moment.
The mission guide for the poster [ Heartless Divination Machine ] navigated directly to Fu Xuan's coordinates.
Fu Xuan explained the situation: "Yes, those who know, know. This matter might not seem strange to outsiders, but to those within our department, it is truly extremely eerie."
"When you all helped me exorcise the Heliobus that haunted me before, the Divination Commission's diviner Qingque contributed greatly. I originally wanted to thank her and give her more opportunities to perform within the department…"
"But for some reason, these past few days she suddenly changed her nature, arriving earlier than anyone and leaving later than anyone. Today I received a report from a diviner in the department that she intends to resign from her position as a diviner and is encouraging her colleagues to start a business with her."
Once this segment of the plot came out.
The scene immediately fell into a bit of an uproar.
Voices of discussion came from the diviners behind—
"Qingque wants to start a business? This plot is a bit too ridiculous, isn't it?"
"This… should be the influence of a Heliobus!"
"As expected of our Celestial Jade; while others possessed by Heliobi commit all sorts of acts harmful to society, Qingque actually thinks about realizing her self-worth?"
"Is it possible that Sister Qing controlled the Heliobus in reverse and made it her business tool?"
"I'm willing to call Qingque the Heliobus Nemesis!"
Listening to the diviners behind her praising her.
Not only was Qingque not happy, but she became increasingly uneasy!
This was an intuition coming from a diviner!
Now, she was already feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles.
At this moment.
The player had already found Qingque, who was surrounded by a crowd.
One could see her giving an intense speech amidst the crowd, saying in a high-pitched tone: "Reviewing past experience metrics, everyone's extraction of a [ Successful Life ] is merely being well-fed and having a place to live, lacking reflection and accumulation. Can such a flat experience feed back and empower others?"
After saying these words.
The scene immediately erupted with some sounds of cheering.
Because the theme of this meeting was to learn from Qingque's spirit.
Therefore.
Although some diviners didn't understand, it didn't stop them from joining the commotion!
In any case, even the Master Diviner was nodding slightly.
Expressing their stance was, after all, not wrong.
And in the front row seats.
Qingque was dumbfounded.
Were these words coming out of her own mouth?
What did the Master Diviner beside her mean?
She actually showed approval for these words?
Fu Xuan hadn't realized the seriousness of the problem yet.
She lamented: "Not bad, Qingque."
"See… I told you that you would have highlight moments in the plot."
"These words are very good, suitable to be posted as slogans within the department."
Qingque gave a sheepish smile.
Looking at it now.
This Heliobus possessing her wasn't too bad.
It just caused some changes in her personality, making her more proactive and passionate.
However.
The words spoken next caused her smile to freeze directly on her face!
In the plot, her self looked excited and said forcefully:
"Working day after day in the Divination Commission for hundreds of years, what is the underlying logic of such success? Where is the top-level design? Compared to short-life species, where is the highlight? Where is the advantage? There is none!"
"This is a double waste of time and life value! On the other side of the universe, people with shorter lifespans than you are using reusable plays in vertical fields to achieve long-term gains. They struggle all day long and are far more hardworking than you!"
Qingque was suddenly struck as if by lightning!
The scene also collectively fell silent for a moment.
How did she suddenly start belittling the Divination Commission while talking!
This script isn't right?
Qingque stole a glance at Fu Xuan.
Fu Xuan's expression had already become solemn.
And her own eloquent speech continued.
"…Starting from this step, I will resign from this secure job and launch my entrepreneurial plan—I want Celestial Jade to become an entertainment sensation sweeping the galaxy! And then march into other fields…"
"As long as you are like me and possess a heart for struggle, you are welcome anytime! Do you all understand? If you understand, let's have some applause—"
Things were gradually becoming ridiculous!
The atmosphere at the scene also underwent a shift inadvertently!
Before, everyone was very relaxed and cheerful.
Now, many people's expressions had become subtle.
They whispered among themselves.
Qingque wiped the sweat from her forehead and plucked up the courage to say, "Master Diviner, how about… we stop here?"
"If this continues, I'm worried it will have some bad influence on everyone in the department…"
Fu Xuan waved her hand.
"It's fine, I am not the type of person with such a small understanding."
"I want to see how you plan to start your business next."
Qingque: "…"
She began to pray in her heart.
Please, let there not be any more ridiculous plot points!
I just want to go back to being an ordinary clerk who slacks off when there's nothing to do.
Inside the plot.
The scene shifted.
By ringing the Harmony Bell, they had already entered the Heliobus's illusion.
A familiar setting.
This was the Divination Commission.
The Ghost-Hunting Squad was about to go find the Qingque in this illusion.
But they were stopped by the security old man at the entrance.
Houhou said, "Hello, we know Miss Qingque! We are her good friends!"
Fu Xuan, with her arms crossed, said unceremoniously, "That's right, I am her superior. Quickly have her come out of this pipe dream of making a fortune to see me!"
The security old man sneered: "Know Boss Qing? Is there anyone across the Luofu who doesn't know Boss Qing? As for good friends… I believe a celebrity like Boss Qing must have many 'good friends' that she herself doesn't even know."
"And you, little shorty, actually dare to claim to be 'Boss Qing's superior.' Hahahaha, truly laughable."
The scene was dead silent!
Fu Xuan froze in her seat!
This meeting… was originally intended to learn from Qingque's spirit.
She thought it would be like the previous plot segment.
Qingque would have her own highlight moments.
But!
Unexpectedly!
This light was a bit too high!
She had directly become "Boss Qing"!
And.
What did this security guard say?
He called her a little shorty!
Fu Xuan's fists.
Clenched slightly.
Even if it was an illusion, this was simply going too far.