"This is an aerial map of the entire city of Guangzhou, and our development zone is located here." In Zhang Hua's office, Qin Yu and his team gathered around a computer monitor. The screen displayed the bird's-eye view of Guangzhou.
From the map, it was clear to see the mountains scattered throughout Guangzhou. One mountain range in particular caught Qin Yu's attention—the foothills of Baiyun Mountain. It was widely accepted among feng shui practitioners that Guangzhou had dragon veins. However, the number of dragon veins and which one was the main dragon vein sparked debate. Nevertheless, the foothills of Baiyun Mountain had always been recognized as one of the dragon veins by many feng shui experts.
"The location of this development zone is excellent." Qin Yu could tell from the map that the zone was situated directly below the foothills of Baiyun Mountain, where one of the dragon veins extended into this area. It was considered an auspicious feng shui location, as the area received the nourishing Qi from the dragon veins.
"This development area was determined by the company's consultants specializing in the human and environmental aspects. They mentioned that living in this area, where the dragon vein passes through the foothills of Baiyun Mountain, would allow people to benefit from the nourishing Qi and experience prosperity. It's a place where talented individuals and good fortune converge," Li Weijun interjected. As a real estate developer, he had feng shui experts responsible for selecting locations for property development.
"Yes, that's true. This area is continuously nourished by the dragon veins of the foothills of Baiyun Mountain. People who reside here for an extended period will have slightly better physical and intellectual abilities compared to those in other areas."
Qin Yu nodded, acknowledging the claims of the feng shui experts. If this area was developed, the property prices would undoubtedly skyrocket. People who understood feng shui would be more willing to buy properties here. However, if the dragon veins of the foothills of Baiyun Mountain remained undisturbed, the property prices in this area would only continue to rise.
In fact, this situation was quite common. We often find that certain regions have produced numerous figures who have achieved great success in specific fields. Besides their personal efforts, there is a common factor: they invariably lived in an area with excellent feng shui. Additionally, they preferred to be buried in their hometowns, not only due to ancestral burial customs but also with the intention of bestowing blessings upon future generations by being buried in an auspicious feng shui location.
"Master Qin, since you've confirmed that this is a precious land, how could there be a malevolent aura present?"
"Let me take a closer look."
Qin Yu picked up a pen and a blank sheet of paper. His eyes remained fixed on the map displayed on the monitor, and his hand moved continuously. Before long, a fluctuating line resembling a stock market trend appeared on the paper.
Then, Qin Yu marked some texts or drew circles at certain points along the line. Li Weijun and Zhang Hua watched in confusion, but they didn't interrupt Qin Yu. Instead, they silently waited for his analysis.
"Here..." Qin Yu tapped his pen vigorously at the lowest point of a curve and muttered to himself, "Dragon overturning? How could there be a dragon overturning in such a good location? It's really strange."
Qin Yu used the mouse to click on a specific point on the map, immediately revealing the buildings in the vicinity. It was an industrial park not far from their current construction site.
"Master Qin, this is the nearby industrial park with several factories. What's the connection between this and the malevolent aura here?" Li Weijun blinked and asked.
"There is a connection. If I'm not mistaken, the problem lies in this industrial park. Come and take a look..."
Qin Yu beckoned Li Weijun and Zhang Hua to come closer and pointed to the curve drawn on the paper, saying, "This curve represents the path of the dragon vein in the foothills of Baiyun Mountain. Everything is fine before this point. Look at this specific point—it's the lowest point in the dragon vein, where the trend reaches its nadir."
"Dragons have highs and lows. Isn't it normal to have a low point?" Li Weijun glanced at Qin Yu and shared his perspective. Regarding dragon veins, he had been informed by the feng shui experts he consulted that dragon veins naturally fluctuate in elevation, and it's a normal occurrence.
"You're right. Dragon veins do have highs and lows, but generally, the fluctuations in a single dragon vein shouldn't be too significant. When the dragon is high, it will inevitably lower its head, and when the dragon is low, it will inevitably overturn. Whether the dragon raises its head or overturns, according to the principles of feng shui, it is not a good omen."
"In feng shui, there's a concept called 'Yin dragon receives while Yang dragon is received.' It refers to us, the living, receiving the nourishment from the Yin dragon's dragon veins. The section of the foothills of Baiyun Mountain before this point represents the Yin dragon. But suddenly, at this specific location, it overturns and becomes a Yang dragon. A Yang dragon receiving Yin is prepared for the deceased, turning what was originally a suitable dwelling for the living into a tomb for the dead. It would be strange if nothing went wrong."
"What should we do then?"
Upon hearing Qin Yu's explanation, Li Weijun's face turned pale. If it was really the case, his development project would be ruined, and all the initial investments would be in vain. Who would want to buy a house or open a store in a place suitable for the dead?
"First, let's go to the industrial park and find the root cause of this dragon overturning, and then we can figure out a solution. Unfortunately..."
"Unfortunately, what?"
"It's nothing." Qin Yu shook his head. He thought about the stolen dragon-seeking compass. If he still had it, it would have been much easier to follow the dragon vein and find the cause of the dragon overturning.
"So, Master Qin, should we go there now?"
"Alright, let's go now."
Qin Yu was also curious about the reason behind the dragon overturning. After all, once a dragon vein is formed, the yin-yang attributes are generally fixed. It's not a simple matter to make the dragon overturn.
The industrial park was not far away. The group got into Li Weijun's Mercedes-Benz and arrived at the entrance of the industrial park in just over ten minutes. Without stopping at the entrance, the Mercedes-Benz drove straight in.
This industrial park covered an area of hundreds of acres and was an older industrial area. Some of the buildings were in a state of disrepair, still featuring the wooden windows with steel bars from the 1990s. In the land-scarce city of Guangzhou, it was incredible to see such an industrial park. Qin Yu found it hard to believe.
Seemingly aware of Qin Yu's curiosity, Li Weijun explained, "Master Qin, this industrial park belongs to Japanese businessmen. At that time, the government didn't anticipate the rapid development of Guangzhou, so they sold this land to the Japanese businessmen. These buildings were constructed by them. Although they are somewhat run-down now, the contracts haven't expired yet, and it involves international relations, so the government can't forcefully demolish them."
"The government, they always apply forced demolition internally." A hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of Qin Yu's mouth. It was astonishing that this outdated industrial park, which couldn't keep up with the times, could still exist in the urban area. The only reason was that the owners were foreigners. If it had been Chinese, they would have been slapped with a big label and forcefully demolished long ago.
"Master, please stop the car." When the Mercedes-Benz approached a building, Qin Yu suddenly called out to the driver.
After getting out of the car, Qin Yu carefully observed the building in front of him. It was a structure that deviated from the conventional architectural style. Resembling a pointed knife, it was narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. Moreover, this building didn't have any windows. From the ground floor to the top floor, it was entirely made of cement walls.
"Hmm, what is this building used for? It's so strange." At this moment, not only Qin Yu, but also Li Weijun and Zhang Hua, noticed the peculiarities of this building, which defied conventional architectural knowledge.
"Let's go and take a look."
The building seemed to have been abandoned for a long time. Two iron gates were securely locked with a large rusty padlock. It was evident that nobody had opened these locks in a while.
"Hey, what are you guys doing? You can't just enter this building." As Qin Yu was examining the iron gate, a young man in a security uniform approached them. He glanced at the Mercedes-Benz and then at Li Weijun, lowering his voice and saying, "This is an industrial park. Which company do you belong to? Don't you know that this building is off-limits?"
"Off-limits?" Qin Yu followed the security guard's finger and noticed a wooden sign standing by the roadside, which read, "Restricted Area, No Unauthorized Access."
"This is a company? Who are they trying to fool? Who would work in a building like this? Besides, if there were a company, why would the lock on the gate be rusty?" Zhang Hua sneered from the side. It was clear to anyone with discerning eyes that this was an abandoned factory. They wanted to go in and see what was going on.
"It's a regulation set by the Japanese owners. They don't allow strangers near this factory. You better leave quickly." The security guard's attitude was quite good; he didn't resort to physical force. Qin Yu figured it was probably due to Li Weijun's imposing presence. The high-end suit he wore was enough to indicate that he wasn't an ordinary person. In addition, the luxurious Mercedes-Benz parked nearby implied that he was a successful individual.
"Brother Security Guard, when was this building constructed? What company was it before? Why is it built so strangely?" Qin Yu exchanged a glance with Zhang Hua, who understood and took out a cigarette from his pocket, handing it to the security guard.
"Bosses, I've only been here for a little over a year. When I arrived, this building was already here, and there was nobody inside. It has been abandoned for a long time. As for why it was built so strangely, who knows what those little devils were thinking." The young security guard smiled as he took the cigarette and tucked it behind his ear. He revealed all the information he knew. He didn't show much respect for his Japanese boss in his words. Then, as if recalling something, he turned to Qin Yu and the others and said, "But Old Gu, the gatekeeper, should know. He used to be a security guard here when he was young, and now that he's old, he works as the gatekeeper. I believe he should know what this building used to be."
"Is he the security guard at the front gate? He doesn't look old; he seems quite young." When they drove in earlier, Qin Yu noticed a young man in the guardhouse.
"That's the front gate. Old Gu guards the back gate. Just keep driving straight on this road, then turn left at the next corner, and keep going until the last intersection, then turn right, and you'll see the back gate."
"Thank you, Brother Security Guard. Mr. Li, let's go to the back gate."
The group got back in the car, and inside, Zhang Hua couldn't help but ask, "Xiaoyu, did you figure something out? Is there a connection between the dragon overturning and this building?"
"There's a good possibility," Qin Yu nodded, then turned to Li Weijun and said, "Mr. Li, can you find information about the Japanese developer of this industrial park?"