Chapter 001: The Ancient Bell (I)
This is strange; the magnetic field is fine, and the feng shui is also acceptable. Could it be that the "unclean" things are buried underground, thus undetectable by the compass? If that is the case, then one can only resort to using Qimen to establish a situation for divination
I was intrigued by what Boss Wang said, not because of money. Over the past six months of following my master, I have mostly helped others with paperwork and presided over funerals. It has been quite calm all this time, and I have never encountered anything unusual. Occasionally, there are people who come to seek divination, but they are merely looking to see about their fortunes, marriages, and so on. Having learned so many things, I always feel that my talents are going to waste, and I often wish to find an opportunity to test my abilities.
As soon as we entered the courtyard, the previously imposing Boss Wang dared not even breathe, cowering behind me. I also grew serious, holding the compass and moving around, but I did not detect any anomalies in the magnetic field.
Through our conversation, I learned that his surname is Wang and that he is the owner of a brick kiln factory in the suburbs. His business has always been thriving. However, recently, strange occurrences have been happening one after another in his family
I walked over, stepped on it with my foot, and said to Boss Wang in a low voice: "This is the site, call someone to dig, something happened below."
The person slowly waved his hand, indicating that he was not thirsty
When will he return
Boss Wang took a liking to that piece of land, purchased it, and planned to build a villa, intending to relocate his entire family there. However, due to the overwhelming business at the brick kiln factory, which required immediate expansion, the villa project was put on hold, and the original structure of the old residence had not yet been demolished.
Boss Wang's emotions gradually stabilized, and a sense of disdain emerged in his gaze as he surveyed the room. I felt irritated and cleared my throat loudly.
On the way, Boss Wang told me that it is actually a very old residence located in the suburbs. During the late Qing Dynasty, it served as a residence for a Hanlin scholar in retirement. By the time of the Republic of China, it was appropriated by a warlord, who renovated and decorated it to accommodate several concubines. After the liberation, it became state property and was converted into a warehouse, but it has been abandoned for many years
Please take a seat
Not even calling me "Little Master" anymore, I cannot blame him. I am dressed like a bear, shivering from the cold, not at all resembling a "Master." The place where the Master lives appears very simple, not like the residence of an esteemed person. Moreover, there are many paper items placed in the corners of the room, clearly indicating that it is the home of an ordinary paper craftsman.
Boss Wang kept asking, "How is it? How is it?" I then conveyed the results of the divination to him. At first, Boss Wang appeared dismissive, as he had already informed me about matters such as illness and death, making the divination results unsurprising.
"It is truly the fault of this house. Damn it, if I ever run into the person who helped me with the feng shui back then, I will definitely break his legs!" Boss Wang said with great resentment.
I entered the inner room and took out the items that my master usually used for divination from the drawer. It was a cloth bag containing several square wooden plaques. Each plaque was engraved with symbols such as the Nine Stars, Eight Deities, Eight Gates, and the Day Master, among others. As for the cloth, it featured a large drawing of a nine-square grid.
Only the Zhi Fu Tian Ren star falls into the Seven Palaces, approaching the Death Gate. The Tian Ren star is originally a fortunate star, but approaching the Death Gate is extremely ominous. ... Meanwhile, the Zhi Shi Sheng Men falls into the Third Palace, approaching the Tian Rui illness star ... . ... This configuration, when used to divine injuries and illnesses, indicates that there is someone in the household who is either deceased or ill. From the perspective of the Day Stem, the one who has passed is the elder wife, and the one who is ill is the younger son, just as Boss Wang mentioned.
Boss Wang came to his senses and forced a smile: "Young man, how is it? Do you have the confidence to drive away the evil spirits in my home?"
Little Master, I implore you to save my family!
Early in the morning, upon seeing me shivering from the cold, my master gave a wry smile and shook his head. He told me to stay at home while he went out to the market to buy some vegetables and meat, so we could have a hot pot for lunch to drive away the chill. After stoking the fire in the stove, my master left the house.
Let's go, first take a look inside mhetushucom.com. I wrapped myself in a cotton-padded jacket
I pointed at that bureau, fixed my gaze on Boss Wang's eyes, and slowly said: "Your family is planning to relocate, right? The new address is approximately twenty miles southwest of your current home, isn't it?"
I thought to myself, this person seems as if they have lost their soul, and said irritably: "I am his disciple, if there is anything, you can speak to me."
For someone like me, who has long resided in Lingnan and has not spent a winter in my hometown for many years, snowfall is undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating events in the world. However, my master, with a furrowed brow and a heavy heart, gazes at the overcast sky and remarks that the weather this year is somewhat unusual
You... what happened to you...
Looking again at the Eight Trigrams, the Flying Serpent resides in the Kun (Earth) position of the second palace. In the post-heaven Bagua, "Kun" represents the southwest, indicating that the root of illness lies in the southwest direction
The person was heavy and lifeless, as if collapsed on the ground. I exerted considerable effort to pull him up, and then poured a cup of hot water for him
I shook my head, "It is no longer of any use now"
However, I specifically hired someone to assess the feng shui of that house, and they said it was a treasure land, which is why I purchased it
Boss Wang is indeed a businessman. As noon approached, although he was anxious, he first took me to his home for a simple meal. In his living room sat five workers, and Boss Wang said he had called them from the brick kiln factory. If there were any feng shui issues in the house that required digging, they would handle it. I thought to myself, this man is quite meticulous, even preparing the workers in advance. I also considered that these individuals, being manual laborers, were accustomed to the cold; Boss Wang's home had no heating, and it was as cold as an ice cellar. I could barely speak, while they seemed unaffected. As for Boss Wang's wife, she had returned to her family home, and their child was being cared for by relatives in the hospital. After I had eaten my fill, Boss Wang took me to the "new address".
The master does not use a mobile phone, and there is no telephone installed at home. I left a note with a picture and a book for him, and I got into Boss Wang's car
I furrowed my brows slightly, concentrating on the situation before me
Sigh... Mr. Wang let out a sigh
At around nine o'clock, I heard the sound of a car engine outside, thinking that the master had returned by taxi. I put on a piece of clothing and, feeling a bit unsteady, got out of bed.
I said slowly and deliberately: "There is trouble at your home, and it is related to that place..."
"Little Master, since you can discern this, there must be a way to resolve it. I beg you to save my family; I will give you any amount you ask for..." Boss Wang was on the verge of tears.
The next day, the snow had stopped, and the excitement I felt the day before was swept away by the ensuing chill. Crouched in my blanket, I shivered continuously, my upper teeth clattering against my lower teeth with a "clack clack" sound
I remember that day very clearly, as it was the first time I "took on a job". The strangeness of it still sends chills down my spine when I think about it now
Don't do that, get up quickly
Boss Wang widened his eyes: "How do you know..."
First, the Tibetan mastiff, which was bought at a high price, died inexplicably after being raised for only a short time. Then, Boss Wang's five-year-old son kept waking up crying at night. After several days of this, he became feverish and lethargic. When they went to the hospital, no issues could be identified, and within two days, he was unable to eat or drink anything, relying solely on intravenous fluids to sustain his life
Upon hearing my words, the person suddenly seemed to awaken from a deep slumber, their entire body trembling, as they fixed me with a peculiar gaze.
Then, I climbed onto the roof to survey the geographical environment surrounding the residence. The feng shui is indeed quite good; to the north, there are forested mountains, and to the south, there is a small river, which allows for the gathering of wind and energy. Although it cannot be considered a treasure land, it can certainly enable the homeowner to thrive in business and enjoy a continuous flow of wealth
I initially intended to wait for the master to arrive and seek his guidance, but fearing he might not agree, I ultimately nodded in response to Boss Wang's repeated inquiries
December 1, 2004, the 20th day of the 10th lunar month, according to the Huangli, it is auspicious for construction and breaking ground; it is inauspicious for building bridges and conducting sacrifices
Boss Wang immediately called home to summon several workers. After clearing the accumulated snow and withered branches and leaves, they began to dig energetically. During the cold winter season, coupled with the recent snowfall, the ground was as hard as iron.
The snow in 2004 arrived earlier than in previous years; it was not yet the eleventh month of the lunar calendar. After a freezing rain, a strong north wind blew for three consecutive days. Shortly after the wind ceased, snowflakes began to fall gently. In just one night, the entire landscape was painted silver-white.
Boss Wang took a long time to regain his composure, his face ashen like that of a corpse
However, I can give it a try. Please provide me with your date and time of birth, and I will set up a session to analyze it for you
But when I mentioned "the source" in the southwest direction, Boss Wang was taken aback
"How is it?" Boss Wang asked nervously.
I was startled, feeling a chill in my heart under his gaze
I pointed to this residence and said: "Geographically speaking, the elevation here is higher than where you currently live. Since you have purchased it, it will serve as an ancestral home, and the feng shui and situation will influence the entire fortune of your family"
The position of the "Tiger's Mouth" is located eleven steps away from where I started the game, at the southwest corner of the courtyard
Before I could finish my words, that person suddenly "thudded" to the ground on their knees
I smiled faintly and said: "I truly sympathize with your predicament, but I cannot definitively conclude whether you have indeed been possessed. Even if that is the case, I do not have complete confidence in my ability to exorcise it..."
Then... then I will handle it externally
The so-called "new address" currently consists of a few dilapidated old houses. They are drafty on all sides, with windows askew, creaking in the cold wind.
No, I have gone out. How about ordering some paper work?
Under the multiple stabbings, Boss Wang's wife became delirious, unable to even recognize people. Witnessing the tragic changes that led to the ruin of families, Boss Wang grew fearful, believing that his family must have clashed with malevolent forces. He heard that there was a Master Zhang in Fengyang Town with profound skills, adept at exorcising evil and curing ailments. Thus, he hurried over early in the morning
As the saying goes, misfortunes never come singly. Boss Wang's wife, feeling sorry for her grandson, said she would go home to prepare some soup to bring back, using a feeding tube to administer it directly into his stomach. Unexpectedly, she never returned. When Boss Wang's wife went home and took a look, she found that the elderly lady had been killed in the yard by a broken tree branch.
I carefully reviewed the situation again and remarked with a cold smile, "The quality of feng shui changes over time, whether it is for a burial site or a living space. Especially for prime feng shui locations, once the golden time period has passed, they may turn into locations with detrimental feng shui."
However, it was not the master who arrived, but rather a middle-aged man of considerable girth. On such a cold day, he was dressed in only a suit with a sweater underneath, and his complexion was alarmingly pale.
Boss Wang does not remember the exact time of his birth, only that it was in the afternoon, so I compromised and calculated it as 3:00 PM, the time of Shen.
Is Master Zhang at home? The person asked as soon as they met
I listened with a furrowed brow, wondering what on earth was going on, with one person dead, another insane, and yet another ill. How is it that Boss Wang is completely unscathed...
I descended from the house, identified the direction, and found a flat area to set up a game. From the situation, it indeed presented a problem! The White Tiger devours the master, a great omen of misfortune
The yard is quite large, but it is very messy, and one cannot tell how many years' worth of dead branches and fallen leaves have accumulated. Even such thick snow cannot completely cover it; stepping on it feels soft and fluffy, as if walking on clouds
At this point, Boss Wang had already developed unwavering confidence in my abilities; what I said was practically a decree.
Seeing that the master was not at home, disappointment was written all over the person's face
I took these items to the outer room and spread the cloth on the ground. Based on the Qimen techniques I learned from my master over the past six months, I captured the time when Boss Wang first arrived. Using the later Heaven Bagua and mental calculations, I quickly set up the situation. Boss Wang was left dazzled and speechless.
Take me to have a look