An Audi car turned into a high-end residential complex. This area is exclusively for retired cadres from the county and current leadership officials.
At the entrance of a three-story townhouse in the complex, a middle-aged man stood with a stern expression, his gaze fixed on the road corner in the distance. This man was County Mayor Hao Jianguo.
As the county's leader, Hao Jianguo used to scoff at things like Feng Shui and supernatural beliefs. The last time his secretary brought him a talisman, he criticized the secretary for a while. However, the secretary firmly assured him that the talisman was personally drawn by a renowned expert. Moreover, it was a display of the subordinate's loyalty. As a leader, one must not only understand the intentions of superiors but also take care of the emotions of subordinates. In the end, Hao Jianguo decided to stick the talisman on the roof of his own house.
Strangely enough, since the talisman was put up, his daughter had stopped having nightmares. If it was a coincidence, it was too much of a coincidence. Furthermore, what happened last night, with the chandelier falling and the talisman cracking, cast a shadow over his heart. That's why he had the idea of calling his secretary and asking to meet the expert.
The Audi car quickly stopped in front of Hao Jianguo. Secretary Wang hurriedly got out of the car, followed by Qin Yu. Hao Jianguo only glanced briefly at Qin Yu before continuing to look inside the car. His secretary had just called to inform him that the expert was coming with Qin Yu. In his eyes, since it was an expert, it must be an elderly person with an ethereal demeanor. He didn't even consider Qin Yu as being related to the expert or as his disciple.
Seeing that the county mayor's gaze was still on the car, Secretary Wang blushed slightly and introduced to the mayor:
"Mayor, this is Master Qin."
To be fair, it was also his fault. In the beginning, in order to make the county mayor accept the talisman, he only mentioned Qin Yu's ability to dispel negative energy, without mentioning Qin Yu's age. After all, Qin Yu was too young, making it difficult to equate him with an expert.
"Ah, Master Qin, hello!"
Hao Jianguo, being the county mayor, was indeed surprised, but he quickly recovered and sincerely shook hands with Qin Yu, saying:
"Sorry for the inconvenience, Master Qin. I apologize on behalf of myself."
"No need to be so polite, Mayor."
Qin Yu confidently shook hands with Hao Jianguo. Feng Shui masters often dealt with high-ranking officials and wealthy individuals. To describe a Feng Shui master, an old saying comes to mind: "Learn the art of slaying dragons and sell it to emperors and kings."
Whether in ancient times or modern times, Feng Shui masters have always been esteemed guests of high-ranking officials and wealthy individuals. Take the practice of searching for dragon veins as an example; there is a saying in the Feng Shui industry: "Three years to search for the dragon, ten years to pinpoint the acupuncture points."
This not only illustrates the difficulty of finding dragon veins but also indirectly indicates the prolonged time required. It is costly for an ordinary family to spend several years searching for a dragon vein. Only wealthy families can financially support Feng Shui masters in their long-term search.
Qin Yu's demeanor and actions caught the attention of Hao Jianguo. Regardless of age, his calm and composed presence surpassed that of ordinary young people. As a county mayor, years of accumulated authority made even young people in his own family tremble in his presence, let alone outsiders.
Standing outside the door would create a negative impression, especially in a residential complex for officials. Any movement in the county mayor's house would attract countless prying eyes. Leading the group, Hao Jianguo gestured for them to enter the house before continuing the discussion.
"Wait..."
Qin Yu suddenly exclaimed as he stepped over the threshold.
"Xiaoyu, did you find something?" Qin Yu's eldest uncle asked from behind.
Qin Yu's gaze was fixed on the top of the door, his brows furrowing. After pondering for a while, his expression turned serious as he said, "It's hard to say for now. Let's go inside and take a look first."
The group entered the house one by one. Due to the county mayor's wife being unwell and the sensitive nature of the situation, they had sent the housekeeper home early, leaving no one to receive them.
"Master Qin, did you find something just now?"
Once inside the house, Hao Jianguo asked.
"I have a slight inkling, but it's too early to say. I need to take another look," Qin Yu replied.
Indeed, Qin Yu had noticed something and had a hypothesis, but he didn't dare to confirm it just yet. He began to survey the surroundings, while Hao Jianguo and the others looked at each other in confusion.
They moved from the first floor to the second floor. The second floor had only three rooms: the county mayor's bedroom, his daughter's bedroom, and a study. Standing at the staircase entrance, Qin Yu turned to Hao Jianguo and asked, "Mayor, is your daughter resting in her room?"
"Yes, ever since the incident last time, my daughter has been resting at home. Do you want to go inside and take a look, Master Qin?"
"No need. Right now, I simply want the mayor to see if there are silver-black patches on the back of your precious daughter."
"Oh, then please wait a moment, Master Qin. Let me go in and check."
Hao Jianguo's daughter was already in junior high school, so it was not appropriate for Qin Yu and the others to enter her private room. They waited outside the door. Shortly after, Hao Jianguo came out of the room with a frightened expression and looked deeply at Qin Yu before saying:
"Master Qin, you're truly amazing. There are indeed silver-black patches on my daughter's back. What is going on?"
Hao Jianguo was genuinely shocked. He had no knowledge of the patches on his daughter's back, yet Qin Yu was able to discern it with just a quick look around the house. It was truly incredible.
"That's called sand spots."
"Sand spots?"
The other three people looked puzzled, so Qin Yu explained, "In Feng Shui, there are five key elements: dragon, cave, sand, water, and orientation. Sand refers to the mountains near the dragon cave. In ancient times, when geomancers were teaching or researching, they would heap sand and gravel on a sand table to demonstrate the topography of the mountains. That's why the mountains near the dragon cave are referred to as sand."
"But what does that have to do with the patches on my daughter's body?"
"The patches on your daughter's body, with silver-black color in circles, are known as sand spots in Feng Shui. Sand spots, also known as grave poison, occur when ancestors' graves are disturbed, resulting in a harmful sand formation. Furthermore, when I entered the house, there was ancestral qi swirling around the door lintel, indicating that the ancestors are not at peace and are trying to convey a message to future generations."
"Ancestral graves? Ancestral qi?"
The group walked towards the door lintel but didn't sense anything different. Qin Yu smiled when he saw their actions and said, "Ordinary people won't perceive this kind of ancestral qi. Only those who understand this field can feel it, and not every Feng Shui master can detect it."
Qin Yu didn't explicitly mention it, but if it weren't for the ancient text called the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon, which discussed the perception of qi, he might not have noticed it either. Ancestral qi is different from other malignant energies. Ancestral qi itself is neither auspicious nor inauspicious. During festivals, when we worship our ancestors and offer them good food and drinks, every household will have ancestral qi lingering around, indicating that the ancestors are enjoying the offerings from their descendants.
"Ancestral graves being damaged can disrupt the flow of Feng Shui. In mild cases, things may not go smoothly, but in severe cases, it can lead to the downfall of the family, even resulting in death. Especially when a Feng Shui treasure spot is destroyed, the consequences are unimaginable. The balance between heaven and earth has always been emphasized. Since you occupied a Feng Shui treasure spot that brought wealth and prosperity to your family, once it's damaged, the good fortune will turn into misfortune, and the effects will be immediate."
Qin Yu's words weren't meant to scare them, as there have been many historical accounts of such family stories. Families would hire Feng Shui masters to select auspicious burial sites for their ancestors, ensuring that future generations would enjoy prosperity. However, once those ancestral graves are disturbed, the speed at which the family declines is astonishing.
Hao Jianguo's face turned fearful. He no longer doubted Qin Yu's words. The fact that he could enter their home, take a quick look, and know about the sand spots on his daughter's body was not something an ordinary practitioner could do. In his eyes, Qin Yu had truly become an expert.
"Master Qin, what should we do now?"
At this moment, Hao Jianguo changed his way of addressing him, from Master Qin to Master Qin.
"The immediate priority is to locate the damaged ancestral grave and then find a solution based on the situation."
"But we have numerous ancestral graves in our family, and they are mostly scattered. It will be difficult to find the problematic ones quickly."
Hao Jianguo looked puzzled. The Hao family was considered a large clan, with countless generations and numerous ancestral graves. It would be challenging to identify the specific ancestral grave that had issues in a short period of time.
"No need to worry. As the saying goes, blood runs thicker than water. County Chief, you can ask your relatives. If anyone else in your clan is experiencing similar problems, it should indicate a shared issue with your ancestral graves. This method can help narrow down the scope."
Hao Jianguo nodded. If that were the case, it would indeed narrow down the search. Without further hesitation, he took out his phone and called his relatives in the clan to inquire. Soon, he received a response.
"Master Qin, I asked, and none of the other families in the Hao clan have experienced anything unusual recently."
"In that case, it must be the ancestral grave of your lineage, County Chief."
Qin Yu stated confidently. Since no abnormality was found among the other Hao clan relatives, the problematic ancestral grave should be within Hao Jianguo's lineage. This narrowed down the possibilities, and the most likely scenario was that Hao Jianguo's grandfather's grave had issues.
"My grandfather is buried in Tongbo Mountain."
Hao Jianguo's words made Qin Yu sink into contemplation. Tongbo Mountain was the largest mountain in the county, with clusters of peaks. Qin Yu's aunt used to live in Tongbo Mountain, and he remembered it being an isolated area with cliffs and perilous mountain roads, surrounded by flying birds and wild animals.
"Alright, let me make arrangements tomorrow, and then we'll go to Tongbo Mountain. Does that sound good, Master Qin?"
As the county chief, Hao Jianguo couldn't leave hastily due to his busy official duties. And Qin Yu also needed to prepare some things. They agreed on a departure time for tomorrow, and Hao Jianguo personally saw them off at the entrance of the residential area.
"Xiaoyu, you've truly impressed your uncle. To be able to discern the sand spots, that's remarkable."
Inside the Audi car, there were only Qin Yu and his uncle. His uncle openly praised him without reservation.
"Hehe, it's all thanks to the teachings of that Taoist back then."
Qin Yu chuckled. After all, that Taoist was already dead, so he could push everything onto him. Besides, this would also help raise his reputation. It's unlikely the Taoist in the afterlife would hold it against him.