Inside the Divination Commission.
Fu Xuan was at the Matrix of Prescience, seemingly tinkering with something, but from her serious expression, the situation was likely not good.
"This is truly strange? Why can This Meow not deduce what will happen to the Xianzhou in the future through the Matrix of Prescience? This is This Meow's seventh attempt."
"This Meow has mentioned this to the General many times before, but he always seems indifferent. This is truly a headache!"
"No! This time This Meow will go talk to the General herself! He must take this seriously!"
Fu Xuan murmured, preparing to head to the Seat of Divine Foresight to discuss the matter with Jing Yuan again.
However, unsure how many days she would be gone, Fu Xuan was worried about Selene, so she decided to ask Qingque to help look after Selene for a few days.
But just as she picked up her jade amulet, before she could even send the message, Jing Yuan's voice came from behind her.
"Fu Xuan / Minister Fu, what did you just say? What should I take seriously?"
Jing Yuan walked slowly towards Fu Xuan with a slight smile on his lips, Yanqing following behind him.
"Hmm? General? Why are you here? Is it also because of that matter?"
Fu Xuan looked up at Jing Yuan, asking with a serious expression.
Jing Yuan: ???
"The matter you're referring to, is it about you trending?"
Jing Yuan said.
"Ah? Trending what?"
Fu Xuan was stunned, not understanding what Jing Yuan was saying.
"How about this, Fu Xuan / Minister Fu, you first tell me what important matter you need to discuss?"
After hearing Jing Yuan, Fu Xuan told him about the problem with the Matrix of Prescience, emphasizing that this was already the seventh time!
But after listening, Jing Yuan's expression remained largely unchanged, a faint smile still on his lips.
"No need to worry too much, Fu Xuan / Minister Fu."
Jing Yuan prevaricated. He knew the reason, but it wasn't the right time to tell Fu Xuan yet; he still had to keep it a secret for now, as the event was still some time away.
"General! This matter is very important! It concerns the future of the Xianzhou!"
Fu Xuan's voice grew louder, and it was clear from her tone that she was very displeased with Jing Yuan's reaction.
"Hmm? I, however, think that Fu Xuan / Minister Fu, you should pay more attention to yourself."
Jing Yuan began to change the subject. He took out his jade amulet and showed Fu Xuan the trending topics.
Fu Xuan naturally knew that Jing Yuan was changing the subject. The General always did this!
But despite that, Fu Xuan still leaned over to look at the content on the jade amulet.
"Hmm? What do these trending topics mean? Why are they all related to This Meow?"
Fu Xuan looked up at Jing Yuan, puzzled.
"I heard Diviner Fu recently adopted a cat! So I specifically came to see her."
Jing Yuan said.
Fu Xuan: ...So you came to see the cat!
"Hmph! This Meow thought she was cute at first sight, so This Meow adopted her. However, General, if you want to see her, you might have to wait until evening."
"That Stupid Cat is probably still sleeping!"
Fu Xuan said grumpily. As for the previous matter, she knew that even if she kept bringing it up, Jing Yuan wouldn't give her any response, so she stopped bothering.
And no sooner had Fu Xuan finished speaking than Selene's thoughts echoed in her ear.
[Oh dear, I wonder if my Grand Diviner has eaten lunch. I hope she hasn't, so This Meow can just make it in time!]
"Hmm? She's here. General, you don't have to wait until evening."
...At this moment, Selene was leisurely walking through the Divination Commission, many Diviners casting their gaze upon her along the way.
[Ahem? Why are they all staring at This Meow? Is This Meow too cute?]
Selene thought this to herself, her eyes occasionally meeting those of other passersby.
Fu Xuan: What a narcissistic Stupid Cat!
[Hmm? It's my Fu Xuan!]
Selene's eyes instantly widened, and she then ran towards Fu Xuan in the distance.
In the distance, Fu Xuan and Jing Yuan also saw Selene.
The moment Fu Xuan saw Selene, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved upwards a little, and her mood improved significantly, though the tsundere Diviner Fu would naturally not admit it.
And Jing Yuan, the moment he saw Selene, his brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, but it quickly relaxed, and a faint smile reappeared on his lips.
"Hmm? Is this the cat the Grand Diviner adopted? She seems to have gained quite a bit of weight compared to the online photos!"
Yanqing pointed at Selene, saying with some surprise.
"Hmph! She's so heavy, and she never tries to lose weight, still eating so much every day."
Fu Xuan snorted lightly. Although she was complaining, her doting tone was evident to everyone... In a few seconds, Selene ran up to the three of them.
[Hmm? I didn't expect Jing Yuan and the Xianzhou's Undefeated Legend to be here too!]
Fu Xuan: Hmm? Jing Yuan and the Xianzhou's Undefeated Legend??? Phew! If the General heard you calling him that...
[Hehehe, I inexplicably want to hear Jing Yuan shout: Help me! Lord Arbiter!]
Fu Xuan: ??? The General doesn't seem to have said such strange things, has he?
...After glancing at the three, Selene leaped up, jumping towards Fu Xuan. Fu Xuan cooperatively extended her hands, catching Selene and holding her in her arms.
"Are you hungry?"
Fu Xuan stroked Selene's head, asking in a gentle tone.
Yanqing, standing nearby, shivered involuntarily upon hearing Fu Xuan's gentle tone!
This was the first time he had heard the old Grand Diviner speak in such a gentle tone!
"Meow! (Hungry all morning)"
Selene replied, a wronged expression on her face.
"Hmm? Didn't you use the stellar jade This Meow left on the coffee table to buy food? Or do you actually not know how to use stellar jade?"
Fu Xuan asked, puzzled.
Selene: ??? What was that? Did the Grand Diviner actually leave stellar jade on the coffee table?
Fu Xuan: Alright, so she didn't see it... "What do you want to eat? This Meow will take you. And General and Yanqing, what would you like to eat?"
Fu Xuan inquired.
"Meow~ (Lots of fish and meat)"
Jing Yuan: "I'll listen to the Little Cat."
Yanqing: "I'll listen to the General."
Fu Xuan: ...After the meal, Jing Yuan took Yanqing and left the Divination Commission, returning to Exalting Sanctum.
"General, did you go to the Divination Commission just to take a look at that cat?"
Yanqing asked, puzzled.
"Hmm? What else?"
Jing Yuan replied.
"Aren't you worried at all about the problems Diviner Fu mentioned?"
Yanqing continued to ask.
"Yanqing, this matter is not important. There's no need to bring it up again."
"Yes! General."
...Indeed, you are the "variable" that appeared!
Jing Yuan thought to himself.
Ever since Fu Xuan told him about the anomaly in the Matrix of Prescience two years ago, Jing Yuan knew that the events about to unfold in the future had likely been altered by a variable.
Seeing Selene appear on the trending topics this morning, Jing Yuan speculated that she was that variable!