Chapter 176: Qingque: This Plot Feels Off! Am I the Boss Now?

At the Divination Commission, in front of the Matrix of Prescience, Fu Xuan projected a large screen using the Jade Abacus. Qingque and Fu Xuan sat at the front, while the other Diviners lined up behind them. Everyone gathered here as if watching an open-air movie.

Fu Xuan looked quite pleased. She turned to Qingque beside her and said, "It seems… even Yu Ling holds you in high regard."

"First, you turned the tide in the mission involving the Heliobus [Keralum], and now there's another side quest featuring you."

"I'm starting to wonder if having you serve as a Diviner in the Divination Commission is truly underutilizing your talents."

Qingque swallowed hard and replied, "Master Diviner, please don't flatter me. I feel like… I'm being set up for failure."

"Hmm? What did you say?"

"Ah… nothing. I just feel a bit worried after reading the description of this mission…"

On the large screen, the content displayed was from the Ghostly Grove section of the game. This activity allowed players to take on various investigation side quests through this interface. The post currently shown was closely related to Qingque.

[Poster: Heartless Divination Machine]

[Ghostly Encounter Coordinates: A certain undisclosed department. Our department's workload has always been relentless. But for some reason, the most idle colleague in our department has suddenly transformed, arriving early and leaving late every day… even rallying others to join her in some grand endeavor. I know this isn't impossible… but having just experienced some indescribable strange events, I'm very wary of such changes. Please contact me quickly if you see this.]

Fu Xuan took a sip of tea and said nonchalantly, "What's there to worry about?"

"This description… it feels very off! I know myself best. How could I suddenly become so diligent?"

Qingque grew more uneasy as she spoke, even muttering under her breath, "Master Diviner, maybe we shouldn't proceed with this. I'm afraid I might embarrass the Divination Commission in this mission."

Fu Xuan chuckled, "Qingque, what are you talking about?"

"When facing the Heliobus [Keralum], even I was misled, yet you calmly dismantled its defenses… That alone proves your strong will."

"I'm sure this plot will have another shining moment for you."

Qingque forced a bitter smile, "I hope so."

She still wasn't quite used to being in the spotlight. But since things had come to this, she decided to let it be. No matter how absurd this plot turned out to be… at worst, she'd just be possessed by a Heliobus and act out of character. It wasn't a big deal…

[New Mission: Luofu Myths – The Pillow Tale]

Head to the Divination Commission and speak with the poster.

"It seems my ID has been exposed too," Fu Xuan said with a resigned expression.

At this moment…

The mission guidance, posted by [The Ruthless Divination Machine], directly navigated to Fu Xuan's coordinates.

Fu Xuan began explaining the situation: "Yes, those who understand, understand. To outsiders, this might not seem particularly unusual, but to those within our Commission, it's truly bizarre."

"Previously, when you all helped me exorcise the Heliobus that was clinging to me, Qingque, a Diviner from the Divination Commission, played a crucial role. I wanted to thank her and give her more opportunities to shine within the Commission..."

"But for some reason, these past few days, she's suddenly changed. She arrives earlier than anyone and leaves later than anyone. Today, I received a report from the Diviners in the Commission that she plans to resign from her position as a Diviner and is encouraging her colleagues to join her in starting a business."

As this plot point unfolded.

The scene immediately erupted in murmurs.

From behind, the voices of the Diviners could be heard discussing—

"Qingque is starting a business? This plot is a bit too far-fetched, isn't it?"

"This... must be the influence of the Heliobus!"

"As expected of our 'Sparrow God.' When others are possessed by Heliobus, they commit all sorts of harmful acts, but Qingque is actually thinking about realizing her self-worth?"

"Is it possible that Sister Qing has instead taken control of the Heliobus, using it as a tool for her entrepreneurial endeavors?"

"I hereby declare Qingque the Heliobus Bane!"

Listening to the Diviners behind her singing her praises.

Qingque felt not joy, but an increasing sense of unease!

This was an intuition that came from being a Diviner!

Now, she was beginning to feel as if she were sitting on pins and needles.

At this moment.

The player had already found Qingque, who was surrounded by the crowd.

They saw her in the midst of the crowd, passionately delivering a speech in an impassioned tone: "Reflecting on past experiences, your definition of a 'successful life' is merely having food, clothing, and shelter, lacking deeper thought and reflection. Can such a mundane experience truly empower others?"

After finishing this statement.

The scene immediately erupted in cheers.

Because the theme of this meeting was to learn from Qingque's spirit.

So.

Even though some Diviners didn't fully understand, it didn't stop them from joining in the excitement!

After all, even Master Diviner was nodding slightly.

Expressing their stance couldn't be wrong.

In the front row.

Qingque was dumbfounded.

Did I just say that?

What did Master Diviner mean by that?

And she actually approved of what I just said?

Fu Xuan, still unaware of the severity of the situation, remarked, "Not bad, Qingque."

"See... I told you you'd have a shining moment in the plot."

"These words are quite fitting, suitable to be posted as a slogan within the Commission."

Qingque forced a smile.

At this point.

The Heliobus possessing her didn't seem so bad.

It had only caused some changes in her personality, making her more driven and passionate.

However.

What came next immediately froze the smile on her face!

In the plot, her character, with an excited expression, declared emphatically:

"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 the short-lived species, where are the highlights? Where are the advantages? There are none!"

"This is a double waste of time and the value of life! On the other side of the universe, people with shorter lifespans are achieving lasting gains in vertical fields through reusable strategies. They strive every day, far more diligently than you!"

Qingque felt as if she had been struck by lightning!

The scene fell into a collective silence.

How did we suddenly start disparaging the Divination Commission?

This script doesn't seem right, does it?

Qingque secretly glanced at Fu Xuan.

Fu Xuan's expression had already turned serious.

Meanwhile, Qingque's impassioned speech continued.

"…Starting from this step, I will resign from this stable job and embark on my entrepreneurial plan—I will make Celestial Jade tiles a popular entertainment across the galaxy! Then, I'll expand into other fields…"

"As long as you share the same fighting spirit as I do, you're always welcome! Did everyone understand? If you did, give me a round of applause—"

Things were gradually getting out of hand!

The atmosphere in the room had also subtly shifted!

Earlier, everyone had been relaxed and cheerful.

Now, many people's expressions had turned peculiar.

Whispers began to circulate among them.

Qingque wiped the sweat from her forehead and mustered the courage to say, "Master Diviner, perhaps… we should stop here?"

"If this goes on, I'm worried it might have a negative impact on everyone in the Commission…"

Fu Xuan waved her hand dismissively.

"It's fine. I'm not so narrow-minded."

"I'd like to see how you plan to start your business next."

Qingque: "…"

She began to pray in her heart.

Please don't let anything absurd happen!

I just want to go back to being an ordinary clerk who can slack off occasionally.

In the script.

The scene shifted.

By shaking the Harmonic Chime, they had entered the illusion of the Heliobus.

A familiar setting.

It was the Divination Commission.

The Ghost-Hunting Squad was about to search for Qingque within this illusion.

However, they were stopped by the security guard at the entrance.

Huohuo said, "Hello, we know Miss Qingque! We're her good friends!"

Fu Xuan, with her arms crossed, spoke bluntly, "That's right, I'm her superior. Tell her to wake up from this dream of striking it rich and come see me immediately!"

The security guard sneered, "Know Director Qing? Who in Luofu doesn't know Director Qing? As for good friends… I'm sure a celebrity like Director Qing has many so-called 'good friends' she doesn't even know about."

"And you, this little shrimp, dare to call yourself [Director Qing's superior]? Hahaha, that's a real knee-slapper."

The scene fell into silence!

Fu Xuan was stunned in her seat!

This meeting… was originally meant to learn from Qingque's spirit.

She had thought it would be like the previous plot.

Qingque would have her own shining moment.

But!

Unexpectedly!

This light was a bit too high!

She had directly become "Director Qing"!

Moreover.

What did this security guard just say?

Calling her a little shrimp!

Fu Xuan's fist.

Clenched slightly.

Even if this was an illusion, wasn't this going too far?.