"County Magistrate, I have found the root cause of the problem."
Qin Yu put away the compass and joined the group, pointing to the opposite mountain peak and asked, "Do you notice anything distinctive about that mountain over there?"
"The one on the right? Nothing seems different, except for a large sculpted boulder," replied one of the individuals.
After staring at it for a while, Qin Yu's uncle spoke up, unable to perceive anything unusual, and asked Qin Yu, "Xiaoyu, have you discovered something? Please tell us directly."
"Feng Shui tomb placement emphasizes the left Azure Dragon and the right White Tiger, with the left representing the ruler and the right representing the minister. Generally, the chosen location for a cemetery will have the left mountain peak higher than the right. If you observe these two mountain peaks, you'll notice that the left one is one level lower than the right one, and the height of that boulder precisely compensates for the difference."
Pointing at the boulder, Qin Yu continued, "This protruding boulder is directly facing us, forming the pattern of the White Tiger turning its head. In Feng Shui, there is a saying, 'Rather have the Azure Dragon rise to great heights than the White Tiger turn its head.' Burial grounds located on a mountain peak where the White Tiger turns its head will not only experience constant changes and unrest but also witness decay in the remains. Moreover, the descendants of the burial ground's owner will encounter accidents and their homes will be in turmoil."
"Well... it really does resemble the White Tiger turning its head."
Qin Yu's words sent a chill down everyone's spines. Liu Anshan couldn't help but glance at Hao Jianguo. The idea of placing the boulder on the opposite mountain peak had been strongly advocated by him, as the developer behind it happened to be his distant relative, and he had taken a substantial share of the profits.
"Director Liu, how long ago was the boulder placed up there?"
"It has been over three months."
"Then it all makes sense. This formation of the White Tiger turning its head has generated negative energy within these three months, directly affecting the ancestral tomb of the County Magistrate's family and triggering a series of events. If we wait another year or two until the White Tiger formation fully manifests, I'm afraid..."
Qin Yu shook his head and didn't continue. The pattern of the White Tiger turning its head was one of the top ten taboos in Yin House Feng Shui, representing extreme malevolence. It could bring illnesses to descendants or even death. It would be strange if something didn't go wrong with the ancestral tomb of Hao Jianguo's grandfather, which was directly facing the White Tiger's malevolent energy.
Hao Jianguo's expression turned grim, and he spoke in a low voice, "Master Qin is right. My ancestral tomb is located here, and when I used to come to pay respects, the left mountain peak was indeed slightly higher than the right."
"Master Qin, could you stop the work on the right mountain peak and remove the boulder?" Liu Anshan asked. At this moment, he couldn't care less about his share of the profits. If the County Magistrate found out that the idea of placing the boulder there was his, it would be disastrous for him.
"That wouldn't be appropriate either. The pattern of the White Tiger turning its head has already formed. Even if we remove the tiger's head at this moment, the original Feng Shui will be disrupted. It will only be an ordinary burial ground and won't bring blessings to the descendants," Qin Yu explained.
"Master Qin, please lend us your help. I am extremely grateful," Hao Jianguo sincerely requested, putting aside his official demeanor.
"County Magistrate, rest assured. Since I have come here, I naturally intend to resolve the issue. There are two methods to counter the White Tiger malevolent energy. One is suppression. The White Tiger is an ominous presence, so we can place two statues of auspicious mythical creatures, Qilin, on both sides of the burial ground. This will suppress the White Tiger, but the only issue is that with time, the malevolent energy of the White Tiger will grow stronger, and the Qilin statues will also need to be continually enlarged. It can be quite troublesome. The other method is a permanent solution, which is to relocate the tomb."
"Relocate the tomb?"
"Yes, that is the best solution. We can find a new auspicious burial site for your grandfather, and Copper Bell Mountain is not only scenic but also has excellent Feng Shui. It shouldn't be too difficult to find a good location with auspicious Feng Shui."
Hao Jianguo appeared hesitant, saying, "My grandfather has been buried here for over twenty years. In the past, we were poor and used a simple wooden coffin. It's likely that it has already decayed. Besides, once someone is laid to rest, it's not appropriate to dig them up again, right?"
"That's not a problem. We'll relocate the remains, and a new coffin can be made. As for the excavation, there's no need to worry. In ancient times, after the founding emperors achieved their imperial position, they often invited Feng Shui masters to build imperial mausoleums and relocate their ancestors' remains. As long as the method is respectful, it won't show any disrespect to the deceased," Qin Yu explained. However, if Hao Jianguo didn't agree, Qin Yu wouldn't force him to relocate the tomb. After all, finding a new auspicious burial site would be a challenging task.
"In that case, I entrust everything to Master Qin," Hao Jianguo quickly made his decision. If they didn't relocate the tomb, they would constantly face the clash of the White Tiger malevolent energy. Although the Qilin could suppress it, it wasn't a long-term solution.
"Before finding a new auspicious burial site, it would be wise to purchase two Qilin statues and place them in front of the grave to counteract the White Tiger malevolent energy and prevent further accidents."
Qin Yu approached the precious peak of the tomb where there was a patch of grass. He plucked the lushest green grass and handed it to Hao Jianguo, who looked puzzled. Qin Yu explained, "This grass, called Qian Jin Di Sha, can be boiled and consumed as a remedy for sand spots. In a few hours, it can remove the spots and restore normal skin."
"This grass can treat illnesses?"
"Indeed, the illness of the precious child was caused by this ancestral tomb. This grass grows in the area where Yin energy is most concentrated on the precious peak of the tomb. By consuming it, the illness can naturally be treated."
Qin Yu had one more thing to say. By consuming this grass, it was as if they were telling their ancestors, "I am aware of your problem. By drinking this grass, I assure you that I will solve the issue for you. You can leave now."
In fact, there are records in history about such matters. Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, a Minister's child fell ill for no apparent reason. Numerous doctors from the city were called, but none could cure the child. Later, a Feng Shui master heard about the situation and visited the Minister's home, informing him that it was a sign of dissatisfaction from an ancestor, affecting the descendants.
The master accompanied the Minister to the ancestor's grave, also plucked a green grass from the precious peak of the tomb, and gave it to the Minister's child to consume. The illness immediately improved. The master then left but explained the reason to the Minister.
It turned out that the ancestor was the Minister's great-grandfather. The location of the tomb deep in the mountains made it inconvenient for regular worship, and over the years, it had become overgrown with weeds and in a state of disrepair. The great-grandfather was dissatisfied and blamed the later generations. The master taking the grass from the great-grandfather's tomb was a way to inform him that the dissatisfaction of the descendants had been acknowledged, and they promised not to neglect him anymore. The tomb would also be repaired. Afterward, the Minister followed the master's advice, not only repairing the ancestral tomb but also leading his family to worship on holidays. Since then, the child never fell ill again, and this became known as the famous "Xie Grass as Proof."
After completing all of this, the group began to descend the mountain. As the County Magistrate, Hao Jianguo naturally couldn't stay there, and Liu Anshan took responsibility for the An Qilin matter. Hao Jianguo and Secretary Wang left, while Qin Yu's uncle, being a mayor, also couldn't stay for long. Only Qin Yu remained since he needed to find another auspicious burial site.
"Master Qin, I appreciate your assistance. I will express my gratitude properly once everything is resolved."
Before getting into the car, Hao Jianguo took out a thick envelope from his briefcase and sincerely handed it to Qin Yu. Qin Yu didn't refuse and placed it into his inner pocket.
"This is probably around ten to twenty thousand yuan."
As the group drove away, Qin Yu sighed inwardly. It's no wonder that Feng Shui masters in ancient times were frequent guests in the homes of high-ranking officials and wealthy families. These people were indeed generous in their contributions. Qin Yu accepted the money without hesitation. Without his guidance, County Magistrate Hao would likely have suffered financial losses far exceeding this amount.
"Master Qin, I have arranged everything for tonight. You will stay at the guesthouse of a farmhouse in the mountains. Tomorrow, we will take the Qilin up the mountain," Liu Anshan said as he walked over from the side. When County Magistrate Hao handed the envelope to Qin Yu, Liu Anshan deliberately avoided it. It must be said that these government officials were shrewd individuals who had a precise sense of timing.
Liu Anshan took the opportunity to make a phone call to a stone carving dealer, instructing him to deliver two Qilin stone sculptures tomorrow. As the director of the Copper Bo Mountain Tourism Development and Management Association, Liu Anshan frequently dealt with stone carving dealers, and the dealer assured him that the sculptures would be delivered tomorrow.
The two got into the car and went to the guesthouse for dinner. Qin Yu declined Liu Anshan's suggestion to relax in the evening and asked him to take him straight to the guesthouse, where he went directly to his room to rest.
The night passed silently, and in the early morning, Qin Yu was awakened from his sleep by the sounds of insects and birds chirping. After freshening up, he went downstairs to the guesthouse's dining hall to have breakfast.
As soon as he entered the dining hall, Qin Yu noticed a young man and a young woman sitting not far away. He couldn't help but marvel at how small the world was. Could it be that this brother and sister were also staying here?
"Hey, sis, isn't that the guy surnamed Qin?"
Mo Yongxing looked up and saw Qin Yu. He turned to his sister, Mo Yongxin, and said.
Mo Yongxin seemed to be contemplating something. Upon hearing her brother's words, she looked up and saw Qin Yu. A charming smile appeared on her captivating face as she said:
"Mr. Qin, I didn't expect to meet again. What a coincidence."
"Hehe, it is quite a coincidence." Although Qin Yu didn't have a favorable impression of this brother and sister, he couldn't display a displeased expression. He laughed and intended to leave.
"Mr. Qin is here for breakfast, right? Why don't we have it together?"
Just as Qin Yu was about to leave, Mo Yongxin persuaded him and even shifted her body to make room for him to sit.
"In that case, thank you."
Since the woman had willingly given up her seat, Qin Yu didn't want to embarrass her. Moreover, it was just having breakfast together. After all, he still had the Seek Dragon Plate in his possession and was determined not to sell it. They couldn't do anything to him.
Qin Yu sat in the seat that Mo Yongxin had vacated, and he could feel a warmth on his buttocks. He didn't need to be told to know that it was the residual heat from Mo Yongxin's buttocks on the chair.
A touch of awkwardness briefly flashed across Qin Yu's face but quickly disappeared. He called out to the chef in the dining hall, "A light broth, please."
"Drinking soup early in the morning? Are you crazy?" Mo Yongxing muttered, finding Qin Yu more and more displeasing.