Chapter 10: A rusted piece of iron

Chen Sanjin indeed invited a feng shui master to break the deadlock, and that Five Ghosts Wealth Transporting Technique was indeed disrupted by him

After Xie Que once again submerged underwater and cut those few red threads, he forcefully began to pull up those coffin boards. At that moment, the water suddenly churned, and the muddy soil at the bottom surged, turning the originally clear pond into a murky abyss where one could not see their own hand.

The construction of this pond was a monumental undertaking, taking the ancestors of the Chen family over three years and utilizing countless human and material resources to complete it. The pond is situated at the top of a mountain, where it was originally impossible to draw water. However, there happens to be an underground river beneath this small mountain. Therefore, after excavating the pond, a channel was dug in the central area, directly connecting it to the foot of the mountain, allowing the water from the underground river to be diverted up, thus providing the pond with water.

Around the jade, colorful flags, and star chart, several old wooden boards have been sequentially inserted into the surroundings. These are coffin boards from ancient tombs, which have been enveloping corpses for hundreds of years, exuding a heavy aura of death, making them extremely sinister objects. Each of these coffin boards is affixed with yellow talisman papers sealed in plastic bags, and each talisman paper is connected to the red thread of the colorful flags. This is the reason for blocking the pond from drawing in the underground river water.

The most critical aspect lies in the process of connecting the pond at the mountain top to the underground river, as this underground river leads directly to the capital city over two hundred kilometers to the southwest, linking to the moat of the Forbidden City

In the past, jade would absorb the brilliance of the sun and moon both day and night, causing the star disc to rotate, and then channel the fortune from the underground river connecting to the moat of the Forbidden City to the pond at the mountain top. However, a few months ago, the Chen family encountered a calamity, and the pivotal nexus of the pond was disrupted.

Finding the cause and wanting to resolve it is not an easy task. It is not simply a matter of dismantling the coffin lid and cutting those red threads; that would disrupt the formation. However, the true breakthrough lies in the basement beneath the villa in the western suburbs of the capital.

The three feng shui masters also constructed a feng shui arrangement in the secret chamber where they were affixing talismans, which resonated with the arrangement of the pond.

It was a dark entrance, approximately one meter wide, surrounded by eight pieces of fine jade. In the center of each piece of jade was inlaid a star disc, and around the star discs were inserted sixty-four colorful flags, perfectly forming a pattern resembling the Bagua.

At the same time, in the basement of a villa in the western suburbs of the capital, the three feng shui masters who were maintaining the feng shui arrangement suddenly opened their eyes. One of them even spat out a mouthful of blood, his body trembling uncontrollably

At this moment, Xiang Que had just pulled out a few coffin boards slightly, but the wooden board in his hand suddenly sank again and re-entered the mud, as if the talisman paper above weighed a thousand pounds, firmly pressing down on the coffin board

The rusted iron piece suddenly erupted with a burst of blood light underwater, the radiance piercing through the water's surface and soaring into the air. A thick, blood-red malevolent aura swiftly enveloped the talisman paper on the coffin board. After Xue swung the iron piece and struck the coffin board, the wooden planks instantly scattered in all directions, drifting towards the lake's surface

Sinking to the bottom of the lake, he effortlessly found the connection between the pond's bottom and the underground river at the foot of the mountain under the illumination of the searchlight

The moat surrounds the Zijing City, the site of ancient imperial palaces, having absorbed the fortunes of countless emperors over the centuries. The feng shui arrangement of the ancient well has connected the pond to the moat of the Forbidden City, effectively channeling the imperial fortunes to allow the Chen family to enjoy its blessings

The water in the pond is very clear; during the day, it is transparent enough to see the bottom, and at night, under the illumination of the searchlight, the bottom can also be fully revealed. This pond is an artificial lake, and since it is built on the mountaintop, its area is not large, but in the deeper areas, the average depth is about 2 meters.

The ancestors of the Chen family began their journey towards prosperity only after receiving guidance from the Ancient Well Temple, which led them to build their residence on this small hill, continuing through to the generation of Chen Sanjin

However, the ancestors of the Chen family had great foresight. They believed that the risks associated with changing from an official position were too numerous and uncontrollable. This path was far more difficult than engaging in commerce. Therefore, the ancestors of the Chen family wisely chose to accumulate wealth and did not pursue the alternative path

He cursed in the dark and had to surface again for air, then climbed up to the pavilion, picked up his backpack, and took out the rusted iron piece from inside.

After swimming to the center of the pond, he took a deep breath, lowered his head, and dove to the bottom of the lake. Upon opening his eyes, he could see about five meters ahead.

Now, the commotion caused by the need to resolve the situation will naturally not be small, but the source of the disturbance is not at the Chen family mansion, but at the location where the three feng shui masters are steadfastly holding their ground.

Creating a feng shui arrangement is essentially a struggle against the heavens and the earth, attempting to seize the fortune that does not rightfully belong to oneself, which contravenes the natural order and common sense. At the time of setting up the arrangement, the small mountain in the outskirts of Tangshan was engulfed in rolling thunderclouds, with fierce winds and heavy rain lasting for nearly half a month, casting a perpetual gloom that felt extremely oppressive. It was only after the arrangement was completed that the area returned to its original state.

The talismans plastered all over the room began to flutter without any wind, and several of them surprisingly floated down. The two elderly men hurriedly got up, reattached the fallen talismans, and then quickly took out vermilion and talisman paper from the table beside them to draw several talismans, which they affixed sequentially to the wall

The Dragon's Lair Wealth Gathering Formation refers to the practice of inviting dragon energy into the home to accumulate fortune. It allows those living in a residence surrounded by dragon energy to enjoy blessings and sustain prosperity for several generations. Everything related to wealth will be advantageous, business endeavors will proceed smoothly, and accumulating wealth will be as easy as reaching into one's pocket.

The Chen family's feng shui layout is built in accordance with the mountains, with the grand residence of the Chen family extending from the foot of the mountain to the summit, all arranged according to the principles of the ancient well observation. The rockery, trees, paths, ponds, gardens, and even the structure of the houses are all components of the feng shui layout, and the most crucial hub of the entire feng shui arrangement is, in fact, this pond

"Oh no, someone is breaking the deadlock," exclaimed the elderly man, spitting blood in astonishment.

Returning to the bottom of the lake, I found several coffin boards at the murky bottom, each covered with talisman paper. I raised the iron piece and struck down upon them.

At this moment, the pointers of the astrological chart no longer move, and the jade stones have lost their luster. The sixty-four colorful flags, originally meant to sway with the water's ripples, now hang down, connected by red threads.

Originally, this wealth-gathering bureau had another layer of function; if it were to be slightly altered, it would no longer serve as a wealth-gathering entity. The Chen family would not have built a commercial empire, but rather would have made significant strides in the political arena. Instead of becoming wealthy merchants, the Chen family would have produced a series of regional governors.

As he surfaced, he gestured to Chen Sanjin in the pavilion, instructing him to inform the dispatched personnel to prepare for the search for the target. The composition of the Longqi Gathering of Wealth Bureau is exceedingly grand; when it is broken, it can gradually dissipate the century-long accumulation of fortune of the Chen family, and naturally, there will also be unusual circumstances when it is resolved

All other facilities in the wealth gathering layout are auxiliary; the most critical focal point is actually in this pond. The pond serves as the hub and focal point for the feng shui layout, allowing the dragon energy to operate the wealth gathering layout, thereby continuously accumulating the fortune of the Chen family

The introduction of imperial fortune essentially equates to the acquisition of official aura, and one can similarly advance steadily along the path of officialdom