Chapter 23

Under Mo Yunyi's guidance, Qin Xuan arrived at a residence nestled halfway up the hill in the Clear Water Manor.

This residence was usually not open to outsiders unless it was visited by someone of extremely high status.

And today, it was clear that the residence had already been prepared.

Upon entering the residence, Mo Zhengfeng and Mo Qinglian were already there, along with another person standing with his hands behind his back. This person appeared to be only in his forties, with a proud expression on his face.

"Mr. Qin!"

Mo Zhengfeng and Mo Qinglian quickly stood up.

Qin Xuan nodded slightly, indifferent, and sat down next to Mo Zhengfeng.

"Mr. Qin, this is Li Wentao, the disciple of the renowned feng shui master from Linhai, Chen Fuyun, Mr. Li!" Mo Zhengfeng then introduced the middle-aged man beside him with a gentle expression.

Li Wentao glanced at Qin Xuan indifferently, ignored him, and stood quietly to the side, his attitude somewhat arrogant.

Mo Zhengfeng's expression froze, but he showed no dissatisfaction, smiling and saying, "The ritual objects today are the work of Master Chen Fuyun. Each one is a masterpiece."

Qin Xuan didn't even look at Li Wentao, and this attitude made Li Wentao secretly angry.

Feng shui masters hold a very high status in China. Whether you are a noble or a high-ranking official, you cannot do without the principles of feng shui. Both the north and the south firmly believe in feng shui. In the south, feng shui masters often study yin-yang, the Eight Trigrams, and the Five Elements, while in the north, they focus on dragon-seeking, water observation, and point selection.

Especially in prominent families, feng shui is highly valued, which has elevated the status of feng shui masters. Even a disciple of a feng shui master can stand on equal footing with a powerful figure like Mo Zhengfeng.

Mo Zhengfeng smiled awkwardly. He didn't want to offend Li Wentao, but he also couldn't afford to offend Qin Xuan. So, he remained silent.

Soon, several more people entered the room.

The leader was a thin, small man with a head full of white hair and a face deeply lined with wrinkles.

Mo Qinglian came to Qin Xuan's side and whispered, "This is the old patriarch of the Wu family from Jing Shui, Wu Xiong. The Wu family's influence spans the entire Jing Shui city, from taxi companies to the three subway lines and the Jing Shui airport, all of which have the Wu family's presence."

Qin Xuan nodded slightly. He had heard of the Wu family during his training with his parents in his previous life. The Wu family of Jing Shui, even in Linhai, was not to be underestimated. They were one of the top families in Jing Shui, and their influence extended to other cities as well.

Soon, a few more people entered. Lu Xuehai and Lu Changgeng, who were previously in the hall, walked in together, nodding to Mo Zhengfeng with a smile. When they saw Qin Xuan, they were surprised and began to speculate about his identity.

In this room, even Mo Qinglian could only stand, yet that young man was seated?

"These two are the old patriarchs of the Lu and Lu families. The Lu family's influence spans the entire Linhai, with a presence in every provincial and municipal power center," Mo Qinglian continued, "As for the Lu family, they control several of the top commercial giants in Jing Shui. Though not as wealthy as a nation, their financial strength is enough to make them a dominant force in the region."

More people entered, and Mo Qinglian, without any impatience, carefully introduced them to Qin Xuan.

"Ha ha ha, it's been a long time since I've seen all of you, the old patriarchs of Jing Shui!"

Suddenly, a clear and loud voice came from outside the door, and a figure with a robust stride appeared at the entrance.

This person had a clear and upright gaze, a tall and imposing figure, and a presence like a tiger descending from the mountains. His appearance immediately drew everyone's attention, and even the faces of Lu Changgeng and others darkened.

"Zhou Qingguo from Senyuan, the current head of the Zhou family of Senyuan, why is he here?"

Mo Qinglian's expression changed, and he was greatly surprised.

The Zhou family of Senyuan was an existence that could rival the Mo family, and in Linhai, they were a formidable force. The Mo family's influence was mainly concentrated in the military and local financial circles, and with Mo Zhengfeng, a former general, the Mo family was as stable as a mountain.

The Zhou family, however, was involved in the power core of Linhai and international trade. In recent years, they had been thriving, and some had even predicted that within a decade, the Zhou family would be able to challenge the Mo family's dominance in Linhai.

Mo Zhengfeng, a dominant figure, remained calm even in the face of Zhou Qingguo.

"Little Zhou, this gathering today didn't invite you, did it?" Mo Zhengfeng said lightly.

Li Wentao also smiled awkwardly and quickly said, "This time, Mr. Zhou personally contacted my master, Chen Fuyun. I didn't expect Mr. Zhou to come in person."

Mo Zhengfeng glanced at Li Wentao lightly, and this glance made Li Wentao's face stiffen.

The other members of the Jing Shui families understood that Zhou Qingguo's arrival in Jing Shui was not a good sign.

For years, the major families in Jing Shui had been on good terms with the Mo family. Zhou Qingguo's arrival carried deep implications that were enough to make them think deeply.

"I didn't inform Old Mo in advance about my visit to Jing Shui. I hope Old Mo won't be upset," Zhou Qingguo laughed loudly.

"Of course not," Mo Zhengfeng smiled lightly, his gaze pausing slightly behind Zhou Qingguo, a glint of sharpness in his eyes.

Zhou Qingguo had only brought two people with him. One was a young man, about the same age as Qin Xuan, around seventeen or eighteen. The other quickly caught the attention of the major families in the room.

This man was only in his thirties, with a shaved head. His hands were wrapped in layers of white cloth, and as he entered the room, he seemed like a fierce wolf, his eyes filled with a fierce gaze and an extremely aggressive aura.

The fact that Zhou Qingguo dared to enter Jing Shui with only two people showed how much confidence he had in the bald man.

Zhou Qingguo sat down without regard for anyone, smiling and said, "I heard that Master Chen has prepared many ritual objects today. I also want to buy one or two, so I hurried here. I hope everyone will understand."

His words were polite, but he sat down without any sign of apology.

Many people in the room had cold expressions, staring at Zhou Qingguo with unfriendly eyes, but Zhou Qingguo paid no attention.

"Mr. Li, everyone is here. It's time to bring out Master Chen's ritual objects for us to see, right?" Zhou Qingguo's gaze fell on Li Wentao, and he smiled lightly.

"Sure!"

Li Wentao immediately took out a treasure box from the room. The box was carved entirely from jade, and just the box itself was worth millions.

"This is the Green Dragon Pearl ritual object, crafted by my master. It can absorb the wealth of the four seas and has the power to gather wealth," Li Wentao opened the treasure box, and a jade-like ritual object appeared before everyone's eyes.

In reality, the Green Dragon Pearl was made of metal, but it had been refined to look like jade, which was no small feat.

When everyone saw it, they felt as if their souls were being drawn in, and they were greatly startled.

"Truly a masterpiece by Master Chen!" Zhou Qingguo praised, his eyes shining. "I want this ritual object!"

Li Wentao smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Zhou, there's no need to rush. My master has other ritual objects that haven't been revealed yet. You can wait until they are all brought out before making your choice."

Li Wentao then returned to the back and brought out more ritual objects.

There were four ritual objects in total. Besides the Green Dragon Pearl, there was a copper-colored Eight Trigram disk, a Yin-Yang jade pendant, and a golden toad sculpture.

Each one was extraordinary, with a striking appearance and a clear aura of secret power.

Each ritual object made everyone in the room feel moved.

When the four ritual objects were placed before everyone, many people's eyes turned red.

These were the works of Master Chen Fuyun. Possessing even one could ensure the stability of a family, making them treasures of the world.

Mo Zhengfeng's heart was also burning with excitement. As an internal strength martial artist, he could feel the extraordinary aura emanating from these ritual objects.

He looked at them and then turned to Qin Xuan.

"Mr. Qin, what do you think of these ritual objects? Is there one that catches your eye?" Mo Zhengfeng had invited Qin Xuan to select a ritual object as a way to repay the favor of completing the Ling Shui Jue.

Qin Xuan looked at the four ritual objects, sighed slightly, and with a hint of disappointment, gave his evaluation.

"Rusty copper and scrap iron!"