Chapter 0002: Observing Residential Houses

This is the rigid rule of our faction, and I have no choice but to sincerely apologize and say that I cannot do it

I am very grateful for her kindness, but after busying myself with divination, it still did not yield "Heavenly Wind Encounter," indicating that the opportunity to take on the first feng shui case has not yet arrived

What my great-uncle left me is an old-fashioned apartment with two bedrooms and one living room, located on the eighth floor. Although the house is quite old, the furniture inside is complete, and it can be moved into with just a little cleaning.

This is a clear indication of a strong presence of negative energy

The maid rushed out fiercely, directly wielding a kitchen knife to break into Master He Jiu's study. Fortunately, the security arrived in time to subdue her, but Master He Jiu was so frightened that he dared not stay any longer and moved into a hotel overnight

Servants often hear eerie cries at night, and Master He Jiu has also heard them several times. Moreover, there are occasional whispers in the dead of night.

A few people, while eating and drinking, advised me to remain grounded and not to aim too high. They said that Jiangcheng is a big city with high living costs, and if this continues, I might end up living on the wind from the northwest

"Chen Ping, come back quickly!" A voice filled with urgency came from behind, belonging to Song Qingqing

I nodded, walked around the villa, and finally stopped under the exquisite brass chandelier in the living room

I scrutinized the old man for a moment, my heart stirred, and I took out six ancient bronze coins to cast a divination on the spot

I can't believe it, this old man is definitely a wealthy tycoon, yet he would come to such a place to eat skewers?" a male classmate just murmured softly.

At this moment, the servants in the house were also gathered in the hall, occasionally whispering among themselves

Two minutes later, I returned to greet Song Qingqing and the others, and then I got into that Maybach

Song Qingqing looked at me with some concern and said, "You must not act recklessly. If you run out of money, I will lend you some first"

The driver let out a sneer and said, "It's better if you don't mention feng shui; once you do, you expose yourself. When our He family built this villa, we consulted three renowned feng shui masters, and it is undoubtedly a treasure of feng shui!"

Master He Jiu also frowned: "Our He family's ancestral home has been passed down for several generations, with each generation producing officials and accumulating wealth. The feng shui layout is of the highest quality, and moreover, Master Liu Feihe from Zhengzhou came specifically to inspect it half a month ago, confirming that there are absolutely no issues with the feng shui"

Every morning when I wake up, I first cast a divination to see if it is "Heavenly Wind Encounter". Then I let out a sigh and stay at home to study charms and formations. Apart from going out to buy rice and vegetables, I hardly leave the house.

I have grievances that I cannot express, and with a sigh, I return to my room, using eighteen brass nails to continue fiddling with the "broken array"

I felt somewhat embarrassed and hurriedly said it was unnecessary. The other two classmates advised me to consider going to the construction site to work for a few days to first resolve the issue of meal expenses

I remain calm, my gaze fixed on the old man: "Old man, there have been disturbances in your household recently, haven't there? If luck is not on your side, it is possible that someone has even died."

More than two months have passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, I have also been in touch with Song Qingqing and the others over the phone. They expressed their concern upon hearing that I have been idling at home without any activities

Two individuals got out of the vehicle, one being the driver and the other an elderly man in his sixties. His hair was graying at the temples, yet the hair in the middle was jet black. He appeared somewhat haggard, with a bluish forehead, but his gaze was exceptionally sharp.

It is said that Song Qingqing has already been selected for the student council, and the other two old classmates have also found jobs at the construction site, earning a decent income, while I remain idle.

Although this villa is old, it comes with a garden and lawn, and its scale is quite substantial. In my memory, it is about the same size as the one I used to live in.

Two people in the kitchen were stabbed several times and desperately escaped to call for help

In the evening, I received a call from Song Qingqing, who said she was treating and invited several classmates to get together.

The driver wore a sullen expression, seemingly preparing to drive people away

Hearing the concern of several old classmates warmed my heart, and after taking a sip of beer, I smiled and reassured them: "Don't worry, I will be able to earn money soon"

If it were not for the fact that these servants have been working for the He family for many years and have nowhere else to go, and that Master He Jiu has always treated them generously, especially after the incident when their wages were significantly increased, they would have likely fled long ago

Song Qingqing repeatedly apologized to me and then chased after him

I said to him: "Go fetch a bowl of water, and bring a needle, the finer the better."

However, when I arrived, I had already carefully observed the layout surrounding this villa. It is harmonious from all directions, with wind concealed and energy gathered, making it an excellent location in terms of feng shui

The "Old Zhao" he mentioned is the servant who committed suicide by hanging from this large copper lamp.

On the way, the driver briefly explained the situation.

A house is not a big deal; at most, it can be demolished and left uninhabited. However, this house is the ancestral home of the He family, and our ancestors left a testament that it must be preserved at all costs. The young gentleman should understand my meaning

After this incident, the He family, led by Master He Jiu, was never at peace. Later, another servant fell down the stairs and died, causing widespread panic among the people.

It turns out that this old man is surnamed He, commonly referred to as He Jiuye. Two months ago, a servant hanged himself in the living room of his house in the middle of the night, with his body hanging from a very valuable brass chandelier.

He shook his head, and his feelings of frustration and disappointment were extremely evident

"After watching for so long, what exactly have you figured out?" The driver of Lord He Jiu probably had long viewed me with disdain, believing I was a fraud, and at this moment, could not help but voice his question.

I am actually quite anxious, because although I have been relatively frugal, my money is nearly spent. Each day, I can only afford a few steamed buns to get by, leaving me feeling dizzy and faint from hunger

Once, Song Qingqing brought a girl to see me, saying she was her classmate. The girl had recently moved to a new home and had been particularly unlucky since then. She wanted someone to check if there were any issues with the feng shui.

From this day forth, I shall consider myself settled in Jiangcheng

The interior decoration is resplendent and magnificent, yet upon entering, one is immediately struck by a chilling aura that sends shivers down the spine

I remain silent, my hands clasped behind my back, wandering around that large brass chandelier.

The location was chosen to be the barbecue stall outside Song Qingqing's school, where the four of us gathered together, all very happy, and I was able to enjoy a hearty meal

Song Qingqing thought of me and brought someone over for me to try. If it works out, it would also allow me to earn some money

"That... that car is a Maybach, right? I heard it costs over 10 million!" A male classmate stammered with excitement

Half a month later, a maid suddenly let out a horrifying scream while cooking in the kitchen, then grabbed a kitchen knife and charged at the people nearby, swinging it wildly

I went around three times before stopping to say: "It really isn't; it must be a matter of feng shui."

I am still young and not very well-known, so I will be straightforward and get straight to the point with my first sentence, which is referred to in the industry as "opening the mountain gate"

"Ha, you wouldn't be suggesting that it's the vengeful spirit of Old Zhao causing trouble, would you?" the driver scoffed

The car finally came to a stop in front of an old-fashioned villa.

Below is the Xun and above is the Qian, the world is filled with wind, the interaction of Yin and Yang, this is precisely the "Heavenly Wind Jiao" hexagram

The girl was very annoyed and disdainfully said, "Qingqing, your classmate is just a fraud, wasting my time!" After saying this, she left without looking back

I received the copper coins and got up to sit down opposite the old man

The driver's expression indeed changed dramatically, and the old man also furrowed his brow, staring at me with piercing eyes

At that moment, the driver rushed over aggressively, reprimanding me sternly and demanding that I leave immediately

The driver helped the elderly man over, found a clean table to sit down, and then ran over to instruct the owner to bring beer and grilled skewers

Since then, strange occurrences have followed one after another

I know that she deliberately found an excuse to encourage me to eat meat, as she saw that I only ate steamed buns at every meal.

A jolt ran through my heart as I realized that the long-awaited opportunity had finally arrived

As we were speaking, a black sedan slowly drove by and stopped in front of the barbecue stall

Moreover, according to Master He Jiu, this villa is the ancestral home of the He family, passed down for several generations, and has remained safe and sound all along. Therefore, it is impossible for there to be anything like a gathering of yin energy hidden underground, so where could such a strong presence of yin energy come from