Chapter 003: The Art of Qimen

Therefore, although I have studied for more than half a year, my master is still only at the beginner stage in the use of the Fa Qi Men. As for what I have learned, it is merely the surface of the surface. However, do not underestimate this surface knowledge; any bit of it is far superior to the superstitious sorcery practiced by the common folk.

"Not bad," the master said, "this pattern indicates that the person who sought your help, namely Boss Wang, is already dead"

I was just thinking when the phone rang. Without even looking, I answered it and held it to my ear

In that half book, aside from containing various techniques such as feng shui and Taoist arts, the most important and also the most profound and difficult to learn is undoubtedly the long-lost magical art of Qimen.

Deadlock

What happened

That was also a secluded courtyard with a single entrance, and there were only two or three households nearby, all of which had their doors tightly shut. My master and I easily climbed into the courtyard.

The master said that some individuals who die suddenly are unaware that they have passed away. If such a person possesses a strong desire to accomplish a certain task, and if the manner of their death is unusual, their soul may remain within their body, governed by their intentions, to fulfill the unfinished business from their lifetime

You should compare it with the central palace and then examine it again with the temporal stems, the master said

Wait for your master to arrive and ask him; then give me a response at that time

Many people are familiar with Qimen Dunjia, but most likely do not understand what it specifically entails. This is because it encompasses a vast array of concepts, nearly covering all matters in the world. Typically, Qimen practitioners use it to predict fortune and misfortune, and Feng Shui techniques originate from Qimen Dunjia. As for Daoist arts, they are derived from the spells found in Qimen and the texts of Dunjia.

Nurturing evil... I was taken aback and quietly asked, "Master, what do you think that thing was that ran out of the clock the night before last?"

My dear sister, are you trying to scare me to death at this late hour! I let out a sigh and patted my chest

The master lit three incense sticks, bowed several times, and handed them to me. Based on the time, he calculated that the birth gate was located in the living room, instructing me to stand there. I held the incense in my left hand, formed a Vajra mudra with my right hand, and stood with my feet in a T-shape to seal the birth gate

Zhao Xin made a "cut" sound, and when I called out "Master," I suddenly remembered that Master had gone out. On the phone, I sensed that Zhao Xin seemed a bit disappointed

How about it, do you want to go

I also looked over, but all I saw were dark, heavy clouds

The next day, my master and I got up early. We each had a bowl of hot porridge at the morning market before heading to Boss Wang's residence

What I have learned from my master is no longer as simple as Taoist arts and divination. The knowledge imparted to me by my master comes from a half of a fragmented book that we painstakingly obtained last year, titled "The Complete Book of Funerals," but we only have half of it.

"Let us go and take a look at that old mansion," said the master

The master looked at the sky and said, "It is already too late today; we will go to that old house tomorrow. There is hot food in the pot, so please close the doors and windows tightly. I will go out to procure some items and will return shortly."

I nodded.

At that time, I had no idea that Zhao Xin's departure would nearly become a permanent farewell; this is a later story, and I shall not elaborate on it for now

She said to come back to wwwhetushucom.com at the end of the year

Then, the master took out a墨尺 (ink ruler), circled around the five corpses while muttering incantations. Suddenly, he stopped, raised his voice, and shouted, "Dust to dust, earth to earth, depart!"

I... I will still accompany my master. " I smiled.

Thailand? I was so happy that I almost jumped up

The master came to his senses and smiled, "Forget it, the more one studies the mysterious arts, the more one becomes suspicious and paranoid. Let's rest early tonight"

The master sighed, walked up to Boss Wang, and said, "I am aware of everything regarding your situation. I will help you save your wife and children"

The master categorized the secrets of the Fa Qi Men into four major categories, summarized by a simple word: Kui, Xiang, Tong, and Zhen. Kui refers to the observation of the causal changes of all things in the world, including the observation of heavenly secrets, human affairs, destiny, and auspiciousness or inauspiciousness; Xiang pertains to the assessment of people, objects, geography, and feng shui; Tong signifies the understanding of yin and yang, spirits, the universe, and the past and present; Zhen is aimed at subduing evil spirits, calming malevolent forces, and stabilizing both yang and yin residences. The essence of Fa Qi Men lies in "Zhen," which encompasses those magical practices. Additionally, Zhen also implies formations, referring to the array formations.

Although this outcome was within my expectations, I still feel somewhat disappointed. At that time, Zhao Xin wanted Master to go to Hong Kong, but he was refused.

What is the matter, Master

"That being said, although Boss Wang is not a living person, I was not wrong in my judgment. The series of misfortunes in his family is related to that strange bell buried in that residence, isn't it, Master?"

The master merely shook his head and said, "Let's go in and take a look at hetushucomcom."

"I suddenly have a very bad feeling..." the master murmured

I chuckled and said, "Yes, yes, this is the main point. Sister Zhao is still chatting warmly with my master..."

A faint, ghostly voice emerged from the phone.

No, it is not a person, but it is also not a ghost; ghosts cannot enter my residence

I felt a warmth on my face as I recalled the sweet days spent together with Morning Star before her departure abroad... However, the only substantial progress between Morning Star and me was just one night

This is a deadlock

Hmm. The master sighed, "The reason he came to seek our help is that he wants us to save his living wife and son. Since you have already taken on this task, we must see it through to the end. If something truly happened in that bell, merely digging it out will not suffice..."

"Cut it out, coward, you haven't made any progress after all this time." Zhao Xin's slightly coy voice sounded particularly pleasant over the phone, "Has it snowed over there? How is it? Cold, right?"

They should already know that they are dead, so they will not move. The master said, "However, their souls are still within their bodies, and now I am here to help them depart."

Everything was just as I had seen when Boss Wang took me out to dinner the day before; my heart began to race. Upon entering the living room, as I pushed the door open, I saw six bodies lying on the floor, namely Boss Wang and the five workers.

Oh dear, I'm freezing to death, but as soon as I hear Sister Zhao's voice, I feel warm right away. Haha, smooth talker, no wonder the little sister Chenxing likes you so much. By the way, when is she coming back? A-Feng and the little girl have already gotten married and are living a carefree life in Sichuan. Haven't you two already... you know... a long time ago...

Once my mind settled, I indeed felt hungry. Thinking about the secret of the old residence that I would explore with my master tomorrow filled me with excitement. As I ate, I silently reflected on what I had learned over the past six months.

I swallowed a mouthful of saliva; this was my first job, and it turned out to be a task involving the dead. I know that many people would not believe it if I spoke of it. Even now, as I recall it, the scene of my interaction with Boss Wang and others that day is somewhat fragmented in my memory.

After leaving Boss Wang's house, we went to that old courtyard. Standing in front of the residence, the master surveyed the area from various angles and nodded, "The feng shui is indeed quite good; such a yang residence not only nurtures people but can also nurture malevolent energies"

Although I was somewhat prepared, I still almost fainted. Their clothing was exactly the same as what I had seen the day before yesterday, and it seemed that the bodies had been cleaned after being excavated from the kiln. There were no wounds on their bodies, indicating that they likely died from asphyxiation

"I will be going on vacation to Phuket, Thailand in a few days, for a duration of one month. Would you like to join?" Zhao Xin asked

I saw Master tightly grip the ink ruler and forcefully stab it towards the window on the right, where the dead end of the living room was located. The glass appeared very thick and sturdy, but under Master's strength, it shattered with a "bang". ... Immediately afterward, I saw several indistinct shadows swiftly dart through the broken glass hole, disappearing in an instant ...

After the master returned, I rushed out before he could even enter the house

However, if one looks at this book with the naked eye, it consists of strange and peculiar characters and symbols that no one, except for the master, can comprehend. The master stated that it would take decades to fully integrate and understand all the secrets.

Hmm. The master patted my shoulder, gazing at the southern sky with a very serious expression

The pattern is disrupted, isn't it? There is neither good fortune nor misfortune, the master said

According to what the master said, I looked back again and couldn't help but scratch my head, feeling somewhat perplexed

"Master, why did they move the day before yesterday, but not today?" I asked in a trembling voice.

So... am I seeing his ghost

The origin of Qimen Dunjia dates back to ancient times, said to be during the era when the Yellow Emperor fought against Chiyou. Zhuge Liang from the Three Kingdoms and Liu Bowen from the Ming Dynasty were both well-versed in this art. However, by the time of Zhuge Liang, the methods of Qimen had already become incomplete. The so-called methods of Qimen practiced by some contemporary quacks are merely tricks akin to magic, intended to deceive people. The "Complete Book of Funeral and Burial" that we have contains the long-lost secrets of the complete methods of Qimen.

Boss Wang and his associates were buried alive, with their time of death occurring two days ago in the morning, coinciding with the "passing of the Year Star," which refers to Jupiter. The spirits of Boss Wang and his associates are trapped in the kiln soil and cannot escape... They remain within their bodies and will only be freed after the seventh day of mourning.

Cold child

The master shook his head after listening and said, "Let us not go."

Well, where is your master? Have him answer the phone

I was so startled that I almost threw my phone away, when I heard a familiar voice laughing heartily; only then did I realize it was Zhao Xin.