Chapter 2: The Unusual Person at the Station

Lin Bai could not help but feel a surge of excitement. He had learned the art of physiognomy from the old man, but his knowledge of feng shui, particularly in seeking dragons and locating graves, was relatively limited. However, witnessing the old madman's romantic encounters unfold step by step stirred something within Lin Bai.

Before coming, the old man told me over the phone that someone would come to pick me up, but Lin Bai had no idea who that person was or what they looked like. However, after waiting at the station for a long time, he hadn't seen a single soul. Could it be that the old man was trying to play a trick on him again

In return for your kindness, I am offering you a tremendous opportunity, my young brother. I, Zhang Sanfeng, have traveled extensively, seeking out auspicious sites. Over the years, I have discovered an exceptional location with outstanding feng shui, known in our practice as the Wuliangshou Cave. It features a left green dragon and a right white tiger, with a mountain behind and flowing water in front. The remains of our ancestors are buried there, ensuring that you will be blessed with nobility for generations. It is even possible that one day you may ascend to the throne.

Zhang Sanfeng observed Lin Bai's appearance and lowered his voice, speaking mysteriously: "Young brother, the reason I have invested such a significant amount in you is that I see your extraordinary bone structure. According to the bone measurement method of my mystical sect, you possess the rare characteristics of a dragon among thousands."

Lin Baiqiang suppressed the laughter within his chest and continued to maintain a listening posture

He slipped into the small shop under the station exit, engaging in casual conversation with the proprietress, who was eyeing his good looks. Lin Bai professionally scanned the crowd in the station.

"How to say?" Lin Bai looked at the old madman, who was still hugging his leg with a playful expression, and chuckled. At this moment, Lin Bai's expression could definitely win an award for Best Actor, displaying the simple and naive joy characteristic of a rural youth. Having navigated the world for so many years, he still did not believe that he could not deal with a mere con artist, even if that con artist was skilled.

The announcement is made, and the Jintan Station has arrived

This supreme treasure cave also requires one's own fortune and blessings to be able to enjoy its benefits. I see, young brother, that your ears are large and close to your flesh, which indicates extraordinary fortune and blessings. Especially, your eyebrow area is extremely unusual, representing a rare and exceptional aspect of the purple star...

The rain in the sky finally began to lessen. Lin Bai, seeing that no one had come to pick him up, muttered a curse under his breath. After casting a flirtatious glance at the proprietress nearby, he picked up his luggage and decided to return to Maoshan by himself.

At that moment, the old madman in the square rushed towards Lin Bai, finally breaking into a run as if he had seen gold, sprinting wildly towards Lin Bai.

"Where is it? Can you take me to see it?" Lin Bai replied with a simple and honest expression, nodding in agreement

Finally, Lin Bai helped the old man up, then searched through all his pockets and pulled out a five-cent copper coin, respectfully handing it to the astonished Zhang Sanfeng, saying: "Senior brother, this is all the change I have on me, I apologize for the inconvenience"

Lin Bai did not respond, merely fixating on the old madman in the square, his eyes following the man's steps, meticulously contemplating the significance of each direction he took and the outcomes garnered from each step.

Lin Bai smiled faintly, remained silent, and raised her eyes to look. Indeed, she saw a figure in the vast station square that was incongruous with the surrounding crowd rushing by.

Although this is not the Zi Wei Dou Shu of those few old masters in Zhonghai, your destiny is undoubtedly far beyond that of ordinary people. With that said, young brother, you must not hesitate; this is a matter of fortune and blessings for a lifetime. As long as you seek diligently, where else can you find such a good opportunity!

Although it is said that one needs guidance from a renowned master in the art of physiognomy, like other disciplines, it also requires the accumulation of experience. The best place to accumulate such experience is at the train station, where one can encounter a diverse array of people. As long as one is attentive, it is not difficult to glean some knowledge from them.

After feeling the soft and delicate touch of the young girl's hand in his palm, Lin Bai sighed and said: "Young lady, I advise you to not hold a grudge against your family. Return home early; you need not be taught the saying, 'A child wishes to care for their parents, but the parents may not wait.'"

The hair is somewhat grizzled, and the attire is quite simple. If it weren't for the heavy rain, one might still perceive a sense of vigor. However, at this moment, it resembles a daft goose from the pen of Mr. Lu Xun, hunching its back and walking in a crooked manner through the rain

Although I, the old madman, have a limited lifespan due to revealing too many secrets of heaven, I still wish to enjoy the honor of being a national master one day. Little brother, if you find the number 998 unacceptable, then let us choose a more auspicious number; 666 is also negotiable

Old madman, I have no offspring in my lifetime. I am unable to enjoy this auspicious land, and can only reluctantly part with this immense fortune to bestow it upon you, my younger brother. However, there is an old saying in our geomancy practice: one should not seek out dragon veins and burial sites for free.

Cursing under his breath, Lin Bai turned around helplessly and wandered for a moment, and indeed found a place to take shelter from the rain

Lin Bai, upon hearing this, quickly began rummaging through his pockets, appearing as if he intended to buy the location of the dragon's lair. While searching, he said, "When I came to Jintan, my master told me that I would definitely encounter a benefactor on this trip. It seems that you are that benefactor. However, 666 is truly too expensive; I don't have that much money on me. I can only offer you a token amount, so please don't think it's too little."

The plump proprietress on one side, hearing Lin Bai muttering to himself, asked in astonishment: "Young man, what are you talking about? Why are you being so mysterious?"

As Lin Bai watched the old man's silhouette, he felt a twinge of pity. He was about to take a couple of steps forward to help the old man over to this side to avoid the rain. However, something felt off, and upon closer inspection, Lin Bai was taken aback.

The weather in Jintan this year is somewhat unusual; it is only just touching the edge of June, yet it feels as if we are directly entering the plum rain season. The sky has been persistently overcast, with sporadic drops of rain falling. Lin Bai had just stepped off the train when he felt a cool breeze hit his face, and the previously light drizzle suddenly began to pour down.

As the person spoke to this point, their complexion turned slightly red, but unfortunately, their skin tone was too dark, resembling that of an eggplant.

Zhang Sanfeng gritted his teeth and said with hatred: "I do not want your ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight, nor do I want your nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight, I only want your nine hundred and ninety-eight, and I will give you the Wuliangshou Cave for free!"

Before Lin Bai could react, this old madman suddenly grabbed Lin Bai's thigh and began to cry loudly

After walking nearly a hundred steps down, Lin Bai was almost in awe, feeling as if he were bowing down in respect. It must be said that this old madman's expertise in feng shui is undoubtedly at a master level. However, his character leaves much to be desired. Picking up money and things is a trivial matter, but as he continues to walk, the ample figures of young women and brides are at his mercy, yet no one seems to pay him any mind

Zhang Sanfeng's eyes lit up, his whole body trembled, and the expression on his face was one of great excitement

In the direction of Qian, took three steps and touched a plump backside; in the direction of Xun, took two steps and bent down to pick up a coin; in the direction of Dui, walked horizontally two and a half steps, and encountered another plump backside; in the direction of Kun, stepped back one and a half steps, and surprisingly picked up an iPhone ... ...

Without saying another word, Lin Bai stood up, took down his luggage, and walked down with the crowd towards the station entrance

The elderly man, who called himself Zhang Sanfeng, looked at Lin Bai with utmost seriousness, his face, marked by deep creases, was filled with sincerity

Throughout my journey of seeking dragons and locating treasures, many people and books have deemed me a madman. Only you, my young brother, have nodded in understanding while observing my walking posture, perhaps having uncovered the secret of my Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams steps

Lin Bai stubbornly refused to speak, remaining silent for over ten minutes. As the boss's wife, who was merely an observer, became increasingly annoyed by the wailing and lamentations, the old madman finally could not hold back any longer. Wiping away the tears from his face, he broke into a smile and exclaimed: "Little brother, you truly are remarkable!"

Lin Bai was completely thrown into chaos; this is not a madman, but definitely a master of feng shui. It is absolutely a heart-stopping experience, as every step taken has intricately disrupted the feng shui pattern. Taking advantage of this rainstorm, he has maximized his own fortune to the fullest.

The beautiful woman on the seat, with her hands supporting her face, looked at Lin Bai's back with a playful smile. Could it be that this young man truly has some skills? How did he manage to figure out in such a short time that she had run away from home due to a quarrel with her family?

"Young man, look at that madman over there. In such heavy rain, he is walking at a leisurely pace, drenched like a drowned rat. Compared to you, he is quite a distance behind," said the plump landlady, glancing at Lin Bai's handsome face and swallowing hard.

This old madman does not walk in a crooked manner; rather, his steps surprisingly carry a hint of the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams. Moreover, it seems that the old madman's hands have not ceased their movement either

When returning to the mountain, I must definitely have the old immortal teach me about the art of feng shui, Lin Bai thought to himself