Returning after 10000 Years Cultivation - Chapter 151

“Master Xu Hui, what does ‘Gathering Yin Ground’ mean?”

Everyone immediately crowded around the old man, asking curiously.

“Look at this place,” Master Xu, with his kind eyes, youthful complexion despite his white hair, and the dignified aura of a true master, pointed around and explained calmly and methodically. “To the north, there is a deep pond; to the south, an old well; to the east, a high mountain blocking the flow of auspicious energy; and to the west, a forest of locust trees where Yin energy gathers. This is the textbook definition of a Gathering Yin Ground!”

“And currently, it is the Ding Hai year, which governs Yin. With the interaction of Heaven and Earth, Yin energy naturally erupts, and cold energy converges. How could the plants and trees not wither and die under such conditions?”

“So that’s the reason!” Zhao Junlin rubbed his hands together, anxiously asking, “Master Xu Hui, is there a way to resolve this?”

“If such a minor problem could stump me, what kind of master would I be?” Master Xu Hui smiled confidently. “Later, I will set up a formation to introduce Yang energy, achieving a balance between Yin and Yang, making it as warm as spring all year round. This Gu Yun Gardens will naturally recover!”

“Really?!” Upon hearing this, Zhao Junlin and the others were instantly overjoyed.

Master Xu Hui immediately began lecturing on the principles of Feng Shui formations, using obscure and mysterious terms like acupuncture stars, shaking the dragon, protective screens, branch feet, form and situation, and Li Qi.

His terminology was abstruse and profoundly mystical, yet it captivated Zhao Junlin and the others, leaving them enthralled and amazed.

“Dad, is there any merit to what Master Xu is saying?” asked a beautiful woman in her twenties from the crowd, tugging at a middle-aged man’s sleeve.

She wore a turtleneck sweater, casual pants, and a white trench coat. Her full chest strained against the tight sweater, and her fair face was framed by long eyelashes. A pair of frameless glasses rested on her elegant nose, giving her an overall air of intellectual elegance.

The middle-aged man was Yan Jianfan, Deputy Director of the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences, a botany expert, an academician receiving special subsidy from the State Council, a Changjiang Scholar, a prolific author, and a mentor to countless students. He held the highest academic status among the many experts present.

The question came from his daughter, Yan Di, also a Ph.D. student at the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences and an agricultural expert.

“Different trades have different expertise; I don’t really understand what he’s talking about either. But Feng Shui shouldn’t be simply dismissed as superstition!” Yan Jianfan’s face showed a trace of deep thought as he solemnly explained. “So-called Feng Shui can be understood as the selection and creation of an environment, reflecting the interactive relationship between humans and nature—involving both conflict and compromise. It deeply embodies the ancient Chinese philosophy of ‘Harmony between Heaven and Man’.”

“Traditional Chinese Feng Shui has deep connections with the contemporary hot topic of ‘Development and Environment.’ In many aspects, it also aligns with Western modern architectural environmental studies, possessing considerable rationality and scientific merit.”

The doctoral and master’s students listened intently, hanging on his every word.

In the domestic agricultural and forestry academia, Yan Jianfan was a towering figure. His every sentence contained profound academic insights highly beneficial to their studies and research.

“The Golden Gate Bridge in the United States is called the ‘Suicide Bridge.’ Since its completion, over 230 people have jumped to their deaths there, with more than 50 cases in the last decade alone! Why is that?”

Yan Jianfan posed a question first, then elaborated: “Firstly, the view there is very expansive. Standing on it, one feels small and powerless, overwhelmed by the vastness of heaven and earth. Moreover, the bridge hangs in the air, and its steel structure causes slight vibrations, subconsciously creating a sense of instability underfoot and psychological insecurity. If someone is already carrying negative emotions like disappointment, depression, or anxiety, it’s hard to find relief. The environment creates a psychological suggestion—that just one leap will bring liberation…”

“So, the environment influences human psychology, which in turn affects human behavior, leading to different outcomes and destinies!”

A flash of understanding shone in Yan Di’s intelligent eyes as she suddenly saw the light. Initially skeptical of Master Xu Hui, she now felt a degree of respect for him.

“The same principle applies to plants and animals. Feng Shui is about creating a stable environment, which then exerts its influence on them.” Yan Jianfan nodded appreciatively. “Feng Shui, like Traditional Chinese Medicine, is an empirical science accumulated over thousands of years, with its own unique strengths. Master Xu Hui is an important figure in the Southern School of Feng Shui and has solved many difficult problems. If he hadn’t come this time, our project would really be in trouble!”

After listening to her father, Yan Di felt even more respect for Master Xu Hui, her gaze now filled with admiration.

“First, fill in that old well to the north!” By now, Xu Hui had finished his exposition and issued the order with a wave of his hand.

An excavator, already on standby, immediately moved next to the ancient well and began digging and filling.

“Ah, with Master Xu personally altering the Feng Shui, the problems at Gu Yun Gardens are finally solved!”

“Once these seedlings and bonsai recover, all problems will be resolved!”

“Where are the firecrackers? Secretary, let’s set off some firecrackers!”

Zhao Junlin and the other county leaders were extremely excited and delighted, their faces filled with emotion.

“Stop! Everything Xu Hui said is complete nonsense!”

Just then, a cold shout rang out, startling everyone. They all turned to look.

A young man stood with his hands clasped behind his back on a bluestone slab, looking disdainfully at Xu Hui.

“What are you still doing here?!” Recognizing Jiang Tian as the speaker, Zhao Junlin flared with anger. He pointed at Zhao Wuji and scolded, “You worthless fool, get him out of here immediately! Look at the company here! Since when do youngsters like you have any right to speak?”

Zhao Wuji felt caught in the middle, somewhat wronged. Finally, he stiffened his neck and retorted defiantly, “Dad, he really is a master of mystical arts! Can’t you believe me just this once?”

“Sigh, Secretary Zhao, don’t be so impatient! Why bother arguing with a young man?” Master Xu Hui first tried to placate Zhao Junlin, then frowned at Jiang Tian and asked, “Young man, what exactly do you mean by that?”

“Your entire argument, from start to finish, is wrong. If you proceed recklessly like this, not only will you not improve the Feng Shui, but you will turn this garden into a dead land where nothing will grow!” Jiang Tian remained perfectly calm, speaking lightly.

“I’m wrong?” Hearing this, Xu Hui could hardly believe his ears. He was so angry he nearly snorted fire. “How could I possibly be mistaken about such a simple problem? What do you even know about my background?”

“Master Hongye, the Feng Shui and Mystical Arts master from Lingnan, was my teacher! I have also received personal guidance from Senior Wei Shaofeng on three occasions!”

“In 2001, when Tianlong Group was constructing their office building and accidents kept happening, I summoned wind and rain to alter their fortune, and everything settled down peacefully!”

“In 2002, Chairman Zhao’s family from Zhicheng Entertainment was plagued by evil spirits, and the whole family fell seriously ill. I used the principles of Plum Blossom Divination to influence the energy spots and drive out the evil spirits, curing Chairman Zhao’s entire family!”

“In 2005, I performed rituals to alter Feng Shui for Young Master Bai Choufei, helping him avoid misfortune and attract good fortune!”

…

Xu Hui listed numerous examples, each one a major event that had caused waves in the Feng Shui world.

“Master Xu Hui is truly a divine being!”

“What does this kid think he is, daring to challenge Master Xu Hui!”

Everyone present respected him even more, their gazes filled with reverence, while their scorn and disdain for Jiang Tian grew.

“Have you ever read the ‘Ancient Mirror Song of Geography’?”

“Do you understand the ‘Six Ren Method of Fate Calculation’?”

“Do you know what the ‘Five Essentials of the Green Satchel’ are?”

“Can you use all fifty-two layers of the Luopan?”

Xu Hui fired off these questions loudly, each one more deafening than the last. With each question, he took a step forward. After a few questions, he was already in the center of the crowd, staring directly at Jiang Tian, pressing him aggressively

“At your young age, you probably haven’t even read the ‘Book of Changes,’ yet you dare spout nonsense here and question me, a master? You ignorant, arrogant fool!”

“Pfft!” Yan Di, who had been observing Jiang Tian for a while, suddenly burst out laughing, covering her mouth with a light chuckle. “Dad, isn’t that the kid from Uncle Jiang’s family? The one who ranked last in his class back in high school and even asked me to tutor him. But… Hmph!”

At this point, a blush appeared on her pretty face, and a flicker of disdain passed through her sparkling beautiful eyes.

“But what, Senior Sister?” asked a graduate student next to her, curious.

“But… he actually peeked at me while I was bathing! My mom caught him and kicked him out. After that, he didn’t have a tutor anymore. He only scored a little over 300 in the college entrance exam and ended up in a third-tier university,” Yan Di whispered behind her hand.

“Girl, how can you talk about such things so freely!” Yan Jianfan glared at his daughter, seemingly displeased.

“Well, he had the nerve to do it, so why can’t I talk about it?” Yan Di puffed her cheeks in anger.

“Good grief, so he’s an academic failure. Such a complex problem, even Advisor Yan can’t solve it. What right does he have to interrupt?”

Everyone was already dissatisfied with Jiang Tian challenging Master Xu Hui. Hearing this, their contempt for Jiang Tian deepened even further.

“These things you mentioned… I haven’t read them, and I don’t understand them…” Facing Xu Hui’s interrogation and the crowd’s mockery, Jiang Tian lowered his gaze, seemingly completely stumped.

“Haha, look at that! He hasn’t even read the ‘Book of Changes,’ yet he dares to pose as a Feng Shui master here!”

Scorn and disdain were plastered on everyone’s faces as they looked at Jiang Tian as if he were a fool.

“This kid always loved showing off since he was little. But he should think—is this the place for it? He’s just making a fool of himself!” Yan Di said with utter disgust and contempt.

“Jiang Tian, you don’t know any mystical arts?” Zhao Wuji, who had initially believed Jiang Tian was a master, now felt completely bewildered.

Could it be that it wasn’t mystical arts but something else? A genetic mutation? High-tech? Psychic powers? Like Thor, Spider-Man, or Iron Man?

“Zhao Wuji, you idiot, take him and get out of here! Stop embarrassing me here!” Zhao Junlin trembled with rage, pointing towards the entrance and roaring furiously.

There were municipal leaders present! His son bringing such a good-for-nothing here was utterly humiliating!

“What you’re talking about, I don’t understand, nor do I care to,” Jiang Tian said, his expression unchanged despite the overwhelming ridicule. “However, your master, Taoist Hongye, isn’t even worthy of shining my shoes. As for Wei Shuofeng, he was defeated by me!”

“Audacious brat! Ignorant fool!” Upon hearing this, Xu Hui was so enraged he nearly saw stars, his face turning bright red, his whole body trembling, his lungs almost exploding with fury.

“Master Hongye and the venerable Elder Wei are figures akin to celestial gods! How dare you even mention their names?!” Xu Hui jumped three feet high, pointing at Jiang Tian and stamping his feet in rage. “Brat, get out of here immediately! Otherwise, watch out, I’ll teach you a lesson! And I won’t oversee this Feng Shui anymore!”

“Get out!” The Municipal Party Committee Office Director called over several police officers and began to drive Jiang Tian away. “If you continue causing trouble here, we’ll arrest you!”

“Sigh, since you just won’t believe me, fine. I’ll show you what real mystical arts look like!” Jiang Tian gave a faint smile, slowly raised his pale, jade-like hand, and suddenly made a slashing motion with his fingers.