Chapter 10, Three Requirements

Returning to the courtyard, they arrived at a side room. Ma Qiang whispered to Wang Yang, and upon looking at this side room, Wang Yang's brow twitched slightly. From the perspective of the courtyard's feng shui, this place is considered a killing position, and it is right at the center of that position. Normally, it would be acceptable to build a pigpen, sheepfold, or chicken coop here, but it is not suitable to be used as a bedroom.

He looked at the ceiling, then at the wooden floor beneath him, and Wang Yang quietly murmured to himself. His voice was not loud, and only Ma Qiang, who was walking closest to him, could hear what he said

You promised, so I will explain to you!" Wang Yang gritted his teeth and shook his head again

It is not merely a matter of money; the son is not the primary heir to his father's possessions and must buy them back from others. It would not be good to speak of this, as it would invite criticism from others. This is why Ma Qiang suggested that the road should be repaired, and additionally, he would give Wang Yang 300,000 yuan. As for his father's belongings, they are worth at most 150,000 yuan.

As Yan Pengchao called out, Sun He immediately grabbed him. He found Wang Yang's actions quite puzzling, yet he chose to trust Wang Yang, believing that there must be a reason behind his actions

Moreover, this bedroom also contains an old table, on which are placed two altars. The two altars are not positioned together, but rather face each other sideways, making it somewhat strange as the deities within the altars cannot see one another. Furthermore, it has been a long time since anyone has offered incense in front of the altars. Upon seeing these two altars, Wang Yang's body suddenly jolted, and his eyes widened considerably.

Mr. Ma, did your mother pass away early? Do you not have uncles or aunts, and have you never met your grandparents?

When Wang Yang spoke, he pointed to the one-third position by the bedside, and Ma Qiang's eyes widened even more. This was indeed something that the old gentleman had once instructed, and apart from his family, he had not mentioned it to anyone else; the Yan family was also unaware of it

Wang Yang's expression grew even more pained as he shook his head and said that had he known the situation in advance, he would not have taken on this matter. He could have used other means to help Yan Pengchao repay Ma Qiang, but he had already made a promise. Even if he were to go back on it now, he would still be entangled in the consequences, and could only propose these conditions

Ma Qiang was also somewhat anxious; he had already confirmed that Wang Yang was a person of true capability. Finding someone with genuine skills was not easy, but he did not expect Wang Yang to propose such a condition that was difficult for him to accept

You are doing good in the village, isn't it also your father's arrangement?

Ma Qiang remained silent for a while before finally raising his head to say, in fact, his father did not have much in terms of assets. The house had long belonged to him, and the rural house was not worth much. Besides a few acres of land, there were only some clothing and miscellaneous goods. Additionally, his father had a very small house in the county town, which was not worth much, at most around 30,000 to 40,000.

Wang Yang put forward a second request, and this time Ma Qiang frowned. Generally speaking, once a feng shui master identifies a true auspicious burial site, they are expected to oversee the burial. The burial process is not a simple one; it requires the guidance of the feng shui master.

Mr. Ma, if I am not mistaken, you should belong to the Water element, thus you are of the Water fate

Can you tell me why?" Ma Qiang did not refuse, but he also did not agree, and he asked in a low voice.

Whether it is the potted plants, the wall paintings, or this fish tank, Wang Yang's words are absolutely accurate. The old gentleman indeed said so when he arranged it back then. This has also strengthened Ma Qiang's confidence in Wang Yang, knowing that this time he has truly encountered someone with real abilities, not the frauds he had encountered before.

Mr. Ma, I now have three requests that you must agree to, otherwise I will be powerless in this matter

Ma Qiang nodded again and clarified that helping the villagers was not solely due to his father's instructions. Their family had a tradition of passing down the lineage for three generations, and when he was young, it was just him and his father. At that time, the family was poor, and there were times when they could not afford food, but the villagers would help them out. After growing up and becoming prosperous, he willingly chose to repay the kindness of the community.

The master bedroom in Ma Qiang's home is quite simple, unlike the living room which has many decorations. Apart from the bed and wardrobe, there is only a simple dressing table, and not much else is placed on it

Not only Ma Qiang shouted out, but also Yan Pengchao and his son, Sun He, and Ma Tengmeng turned around, looking at Wang Yang in disbelief

Mr. Wang, this is my father's bedroom. Please wait a moment, I will go find the key

Wang Yang suddenly asked a question, and Ma Qiang was slightly taken aback, instinctively nodding his head. Ma Qiang is an only child, and not only that, he is the sole heir for three generations, a fact well known among the villagers

The reason is simple: this bed is placed in the position of 'sitting auspiciously and facing the prosperous direction', so it must be arranged this way. This can lead to early wealth and nobility, achieving both riches and honor.

The layout of that old gentleman is generally very good, and there is no reason for him to make such a mistake; this is indeed a basic error

Wang Yang's lips revealed a hint of bitterness as he continued, "Thirdly, all the inheritance under your father's name must be given to me. You can buy it back with money, but everything he owned during his lifetime must be given to me, it must be everything!"

The heavens are clear and the earth is turbid

"Mr. Wang, would you like to take a look in the room?" After Wang Yang finished looking at the living room, Ma Qiang whispered another sentence.

I will explain to you after you agree to all my conditions

Wang Yang spoke softly, stating that there are generally five types of energy in various directions within the room, categorized as Shengqi (vital energy), Wangqi (prosperous energy), Xieqi (draining energy), Shaqi (killing energy), and Siqi (dead energy). Among these, Shengqi and Wangqi are considered auspicious, while the other three are deemed inauspicious. The arrangement here has been made by a master, and it is certain that all chosen positions are auspicious.

It can be seen from this bed

After viewing the master bedroom and then the secondary bedroom, the feng shui layout here is indeed excellent, which has inspired Wang Yang quite a bit. Although Sun He, Ma Teng, and the others were somewhat impatient at times, Wang Yang remained engrossed, not overlooking even a single corner.

Wang Yang smiled and nodded, feeling quite enthusiastic at the moment. Sun He and Ma Teng, however, looked around in confusion, their faces filled with bewilderment. Everything in the living room appeared to them as an ordinary arrangement typical of a home; if anything, it seemed somewhat pleasing to the eye, but there was nothing particularly special about it. They could not understand why Wang Yang was so interested.

Ma Qiang couldn't help but give Wang Yang a thumbs up. He was aware of these arrangements back then, but he did not know the specific reasons. It was only today that he learned from Wang Yang, as that old gentleman had never explained it to him in such detail before.

First, I need to meet Mr. Ma to ask him a few questions Without waiting for Ma Qiang to speak, Wang Yang directly stated the first condition

The air grew heavy, and neither Yan Pengchao nor his son spoke, yet both furrowed their brows. No one expected Wang Yang to propose such a condition in the end. The first two conditions were acceptable, but this third one posed a dilemma.

Wang Yang smiled again and softly said while pointing at the bed: "Your sleeping position is arranged in the northern伏位, which is best suited for those with a Kan water destiny. This has clearly been arranged by someone knowledgeable, so it is not difficult to deduce that your five elements belong to water"

Ma Qiang's bedroom is just like this, with a simple and bright ceiling and gray wooden flooring, creating a very comfortable atmosphere. This is why Wang Yang expressed the sentiment of 'the sky is clear and the earth is murky'.

Mr. Wang, could you please tell me why you are doing this

It is not acceptable, you must give it to me, and it must be everything. I have said that after Mr. Ma's centenary, you can buy it back, and I will offer it to you at market price, not asking for a single penny more, but also not accepting a penny less

To the layman, it is merely a spectacle; to the expert, it reveals its intricacies. Wang Yang is able to comprehend everything within the room, and that feeling is naturally different. For Sun He and the others, these arrangements do not even amount to a semblance of excitement, and naturally, they cannot muster any interest.

"Alright, I agree to your request!" Since Wang Yang is not speaking at the moment, Ma Qiang can only agree to the second condition for now

The items may not hold monetary value, yet they are relics left by his father, serving as a reminder of his memories of him. He does not wish to pass these items on to Wang Yang, even if he could buy them back.

That is fine

What?

The concept of "the heavens are clear while the earth is murky" refers to the ceiling being brighter than the floor. In the domestic practice of Feng Shui, the ceiling represents the heavens, the floor represents the earth, and the walls represent humanity. The heavens should be the brightest, followed by humanity, while the earth should be murky. Therefore, the colors of floors are generally dominated by beige and gray, and pure white or pure black floor colors are considered unfavorable

Wang Yang looked at the spacious wooden bed and smiled, saying, Ma Qiang's eyes suddenly brightened, and he quickly nodded: "You are right, I indeed belong to the Water element. How did you figure it out?"

Wang Yang let out a faint sigh; he finally understood why that old gentleman exerted such great effort to help them, and he also comprehended why Ma Qiang's father could not be buried in the ancestral grave even after his death. He felt a sense of his own recklessness, having agreed to the other party without understanding the situation, and this time he considered it a lesson learned

Wang Yang gently shook his head, realizing that this time he had been somewhat reckless, agreeing to the other party without thorough investigation, which had led him into a predicament, thus he had no choice but to propose these conditions

The old gentleman does not allow any alterations to this room, nor does he permit us to enter, not even allowing us to take the keys, which can only be buried underground. My father is the same, as he has consistently prevented us from fulfilling our filial duties properly

Mr. Wang, hello

Previously, Ma Qiang suggested providing benefits to Wang Yang, but at that time, Wang Yang did not agree. No one expected that he would now demand all of the elder's belongings. Although Ma Qiang has the means to purchase them back, it is unsettling to hear, as it carries the implication of seeking to repay a favor with ulterior motives

Mr. Wang, I can directly give you 300,000 as the remuneration for this time, and I will repair the road in the village!

It is true, however, the people in my hometown helped us so much when we were young, I should repay them

The arrangement of the side room is rather simple, consisting of a thin board bed, a few cabinets, and a worn-out chair. It appears as if it has not been tidied up for a long time, maintaining a layout reminiscent of twenty years ago, which makes this bedroom feel out of place compared to the other rooms in the house

Second brother

The key was buried in the soil beneath the doorstep. Ma Qiang quickly dug out the key and opened the door to the side room

This is not a problem; it is just that my father is still in a coma, and I fear he will not be able to answer your questions if you see him. Ma Qiang agreed, noting that since his father was not in a critical condition, this was not a significant request.

Secondly, I can only help him with acupressure, but I cannot attend the burial

Ma Qiang nodded repeatedly, and Wang Yang continued, "I also know that the old gentleman you mentioned must have instructed you to lie down in this position when you go to bed at night, and you must sleep straight!"

Ma Qiang said with great guilt that, in fact, over the years he had provided very little care for his father. It was not that he did not want to be filial, but rather that his father did not allow it. Therefore, he hoped that after his father's passing, he could help him find a suitable burial site, as he could not fulfill his filial duties in life, but he could at least do so after death

Do not speak, Wang Yang must have his reasons for doing this, we should support him and believe in him