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"Indeed, we know about the Azure Dragon on the left, the White Tiger on the right, the Vermilion Bird in the south, and the Black Tortoise in the north. In fact, the dragon turtle can also be considered as part of the Black Tortoise lineage. The north is associated with water, and the Black Tortoise is known as the water deity. The knowledgeable person paid attention to Meng's birthdate and the orientation of the house but forgot about the overall Feng Shui pattern of the entire community."
Qin Yu spoke confidently, pointing outside the door and continued, "The entire Feng Shui pattern of the Jingxiu District is known as the Dragon Abyss formation. It implies that the hidden dragon in the abyss will soar to the sky. The Dragon Abyss formation is considered one of the best Feng Shui patterns. Those who reside within it, like the hidden dragon, remain silent until the moment they make an astonishing breakthrough."
"The dragon turtle is indeed an auspicious creature, but placing it within the Dragon Abyss formation is a grave mistake. The hidden dragon eventually needs to soar, and the dragon turtle, being part of the Black Tortoise, which represents the water deity and governs water, acts as a suppressor of earth energies. Meng, this jade carving of the dragon turtle has been specially consecrated by the knowledgeable person, making it a type of spiritual artifact. The hidden dragon's desire to soar is now suppressed by this dragon turtle, preventing it from breaking through the water and emerging from the abyss. Over time, the hidden dragon will transform into a dead dragon."
"But what does this have to do with the ghost thread?" Meng Feng furrowed his brows. Even if the hidden dragon couldn't soar, what difference did it make? Why would this situation occur within the dragon turtle?
"The ghost thread is also known as the Dragon Resentment thread. The hidden dragon, unable to emerge from the abyss, would naturally harbor resentment towards the dragon turtle, which prevents its ascension. The placement of this dragon turtle is based on the eight characters of your birthdate, Meng Feng. In certain circumstances, this dragon turtle symbolizes you. Therefore, the ghost thread formed within the dragon turtle is essentially targeting you."
"You... Are you saying there is a ghost thread within me?" Meng Feng widened his eyes, staring incredulously at Qin Yu. How could he not be aware if there was a ghost thread within him?
"Rest assured, Meng Feng, there is no ghost thread within you. However, when the interior of this dragon turtle is completely corroded and it shatters on its own, that will be the day of your demise."
Qin Yu's final words were spoken deliberately and with emphasis. He wasn't making baseless claims. The ghost thread was a highly malevolent force, and the dragon turtle represented the vital energy and fortune of Meng Feng. Once the vital energy was destroyed by the ghost thread, Meng Feng's own well-being would be in jeopardy.
"Meng Feng, have you ever had dreams where unborn children tragically died in the womb and then turned into vengeful spirits seeking retribution from you? Those dreams were actually messages from the hidden dragon, hoping that you would remove the dragon turtle. However, due to the secrecy of divine arrangements, the hidden dragon could only use the symbolism of unborn babies to remind you. As a person of your stature, it's natural that you didn't pay much attention to such dreams."
Qin Yu's words caused Meng Feng's complexion to drastically change. Several months ago, he had been having those exact dreams almost every day. In those dreams, a fetus would die horribly in its mother's womb and transform into a vengeful ghost seeking revenge against him.
The dreams persisted for about a week and then disappeared inexplicably. Meng Feng hadn't given them much thought, and no one else knew about it except himself. Being suddenly confronted by Qin Yu about this matter brought a profound shock to him.
"Master Qin, since this dragon turtle is already connected to Meng, why would you break it? Wouldn't that harm Meng?" Li Weijun felt puzzled. If the ghost thread corroding the dragon turtle posed a threat to Meng's life, wouldn't breaking the dragon turtle cause even more harm to him?
"They are two different things," Qin Yu explained. "The placement of this dragon turtle is harmonized with Meng's own aura. When the dragon turtle's aura is disrupted, it will also affect Meng. The disruption of the dragon turtle's aura will gradually transfer to Meng's aura. However, by breaking it, I'm cutting off the energetic connection between the two. Meng's aura won't be affected by the dragon turtle's invasion anymore."
"So, does that mean that once this dragon turtle is shattered, Meng will be fine?"
"It's not that simple," Qin Yu replied. "As I mentioned earlier, the ghost thread is also known as the Dragon Resentment thread. The hidden dragon, which is hindered by the dragon turtle, holds resentment. As the owner of the dragon turtle, as long as the hidden dragon's resentment persists, the matter won't be resolved."
"What should we do then? Master Qin, do you have a solution?"
Meng Feng completely let go of his facade. Qin Yu knew about his nightmares, and the scene unfolding before him made him truly believe that Qin Yu was indeed a Feng Shui master. This matter concerned his future safety, and he no longer cared about his status or authority.
"It's hard to say for now. If the hidden dragon is only hindered from soaring and the obstruction is removed by shattering the dragon turtle, then resolving the resentment should be relatively straightforward. However, if the hidden dragon is already 'stillborn,' then it becomes more complicated."
If the hidden dragon is stillborn, it would not just be complicated—it would be a major problem. Even Qin Yu couldn't guarantee a solution. Of course, he wouldn't say that explicitly at this moment.
"Weijun, please stay downstairs with the young man. Master Qin, please accompany me to my study," Meng Feng said after contemplating for a while, suddenly inviting Qin Yu to the study.
Meng Feng's study was on the second floor, in a loft facing the south. Sunlight poured in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
"Please have a seat, Master Qin," Meng Feng gestured to the chair opposite his desk, while he himself sat in the main seat.
"You don't need to be so anxious, Meng. It seems that the Dragon Resentment thread hasn't reached its peak yet and may take some time," Qin Yu thought Meng Feng called him in to seek his advice on resolving the hidden dragon's resentment.
"There's no rush for that. Today, I have witnessed Master Qin's remarkable abilities. First of all, I would like to apologize to Master Qin for my previous negligence. I called you here to discuss the matter regarding the Knife Tower," Meng Feng said, shaking his head with a solemn expression on his face.
Meng Feng continued, "Weijun initially told me about this matter, and I didn't believe it. However, after witnessing Master Qin's extraordinary skills, I now believe what Weijun told me. I just want to ask one question: Did the Knife Tower really disrupt the dragon veins of Guangzhou? Will it bring disaster to the people?"
Meng Feng's words filled Qin Yu with respect. He had initially thought Meng Feng would ask about the Dragon Resentment thread, but to his surprise, Meng Feng brought up the Knife Tower. This changed his impression of Meng Feng. Even in the face of danger, he could prioritize the well-being of the people—a mark of a good official.
"Meng, the Knife Tower is indeed constructed on the dragon veins at the foot of Baiyun Mountain. Moreover, based on the trend of the dragon veins, the Knife Tower is the cause of the upheaval. The Japanese must have implemented some measures within the tower. Once the dragon undergoes a complete upheaval, not only will the people near the dragon veins suffer, but the entire Guangzhou, and even the whole Guangdong Province, will be affected. After all, the major dragon veins in Guangzhou are intricately connected. Local changes can lead to global changes," Qin Yu answered with a serious tone, explaining the dangers of the dragon's upheaval in detail.
Meng Feng's expression grew grimmer as he listened. In the end, he slammed the table, furious, and exclaimed, "Those damn Japanese! They never give up their wicked intentions. They actually want to use this method to deal with us."
With the force of his slap, a picture frame on the table was knocked over, sliding towards the edge. Qin Yu quickly reached out to catch it.
"These are your family members, Meng?" The picture frame was facing away from Qin Yu initially, so he couldn't see the people in the photo. But when he caught it and took a casual glance, he noticed four individuals, presumably Meng Feng's family members, so he casually remarked.
"This..." Just as he finished his sentence, Qin Yu's pupils suddenly contracted, and a shocked expression appeared on his face as if he had seen something unimaginable.
"What's wrong, Master Qin?" Meng Feng asked, noticing Qin Yu's eyes fixed on the family portrait, as if he had discovered something strange.
"Nothing... It's nothing," Qin Yu replied after hearing Meng Feng's question, taking a deep breath. He placed the picture frame back on the table but looked at Meng Feng with a strange gaze in his eyes.
"Those are my family members in the family portrait. Is there something wrong?" Meng Feng asked, puzzled by Qin Yu's reaction.
"Nothing at all. Those two young individuals must be your children, right? They look exceptional, like a dragon and phoenix among people. You are truly blessed, Meng," Qin Yu praised, feigning composure. Unfortunately, Meng Feng couldn't see Qin Yu's legs, or else he would have noticed the slight trembling. Hearing Qin Yu's compliment, a smile appeared on Meng Feng's face. His children had always been a source of pride for him.
"If we follow your plan, Master Qin, how do we solve the issue of the dragon's upheaval?" After the brief moment of laughter, Meng Feng resumed his serious expression.
"We need to seal off the Knife Tower and then investigate what the Japanese have been up to," Qin Yu replied. It was a plan he had already thought of. However, after saying those words, Qin Yu's face turned slightly red, and he appeared a bit hesitant. He continued, "Meng, you don't have to address me as Master Qin or anything like that. You can just call me by my name or Xiaoyu."
"What? Calling you by your name is inappropriate," Meng Feng shook his head. Calling him Xiaoyu was even more out of the question. It was clearly a form of address used by elders for younger individuals. Meng Feng and Qin Yu had no such relationship, so how could he use such a name? Meng Feng found it strange that Qin Yu suddenly made such a request.