Chapter 79

The clear sky darkened abruptly, heavy clouds gathering at a visible pace.

"It's really going to rain!" Hank Cooper tilted his head to observe the rapidly shifting sky, his eyes flashing with astonishment.

He turned to Lucy White, his tone tinged with disbelief. "Your prediction is downright uncanny!"

Lucy's lips curved slightly. "I told you I had this ability."

"I believe you now!" Hank waved his hands emphatically. "From now on, I'll trust whatever you say."

"Let's pack up and head into the cave first." Lucy pointed toward the nearby cliffside.

Hank exchanged a glance with Victor Stone. "Wait here. We'll check it out first."

Wild caves often housed dangerous beasts, and they couldn’t afford to be careless.

"Be careful." Lucy swept a glance over their faces, confirming no ill omens.

Before long, the two men emerged, tossing several snakes far away.

"All clear. Come on in."

The cave was spacious and dry, easily accommodating the entire group.

No sooner had they settled in than the sound of pattering rain echoed outside, quickly escalating into a downpour.

Now, everyone looked at Lucy with newfound awe—this wasn’t luck, but genuine skill!

"Lucy, you’re amazing!" Daniel Miller sidled up, eyes sparkling.

Robert Lee nodded with a smile. "Color me impressed."

He silently congratulated himself for buying Lucy’s talisman earlier—it had been worth every penny.

"Ms. White is incredible!"

"A real oracle!"

The other participants chimed in with praise.

Lucy waved them off. "Keep this up, and I might get a big head."

Lily Green dug her nails into her palms, seething. She had hoped to see Lucy humiliated, only to watch her steal the spotlight instead!

As the rain intensified, the group gathered to chat.

Robert couldn’t resist asking, "Was that the I Ching divination you used earlier?"

"Just a minor locating technique." Lucy shook her head. "The I Ching is more complex."

"So you can perform I Ching divination?" Robert’s eyes lit up.

"I can."

"Are there any taboos around it?" Robert probed cautiously.

Lucy understood his meaning. "Fortune-telling shouldn’t be discussed openly."

Robert exhaled in relief. "Then… could I book a session?"

"I have two slots left this month." Lucy agreed readily. "After the show wraps, I’ll read yours."

"Perfect!" Robert beamed.

Hank immediately cut in. "Save the other slot for me? I know the rules."

Having always held metaphysics in reverence, he wasn’t about to miss this chance with a true master.

"Deal." Lucy nodded.

Seeing their success, Daniel joined in. "Can I book one for next month?"

"We’ll talk next month." Lucy chuckled, then studied his forehead for a moment. "Daniel, be careful these next two days—you might face an impending disaster."

Daniel’s smile froze. "Can it be avoided?"

"Just stay away from hillsides." Lucy reassured him. "It’s not serious."

Daniel let out a long breath. "I’ll be extra careful!"

The rain persisted until nightfall, leaving everyone famished.

Just as they worried about dinner, Lucy pulled energy bars from her bag, sharing half with Olivia Davis.

Ethan Smith and the others also retrieved their rations, washing them down with morning dew they’d collected.

The rest of the group watched enviously, filled with regret—

"If only we’d listened to Lucy earlier!" Daniel groaned, clutching his growling stomach in despair.