Chapter 27

The art of locating dragon veins lies in grasping their form and momentum. The form and momentum of dragon veins are distinct: a thousand feet for momentum, a hundred feet for form. Momentum is the distant view, form is the close-up observation. Momentum is the veneration of form, and form is the accumulation of momentum. There must be momentum before there is form, and there must be form to understand momentum. Momentum resides externally, while form resides internally. Momentum is like the walls of a city, and form is like the buildings and gates. Momentum is the undulating peaks, and form is the single mountain head. Recognizing momentum is difficult, but observing form is easy.

With the guidance of the dragon vein compass, Qin Yu and He Ping climbed over a steep ridge, and their faces lit up with joy. Qin Yu looked into the distance and saw a mountain peak jutting out ahead, its ridge sloping down like the nine segments of a dragon's back. The peak rose straight up, piercing the clouds, perfectly fitting the saying in feng shui: "The true dragon does not show its head."

"This is a dragon vein!"

"Right, the mountain peak is surrounded by other mountains, like stars circling the moon, protecting it. It must be a dragon vein, no doubt about it!"

Qin Yu closed his eyes and felt the Qi Sensing Technique circulating in his mind. He sensed the spiritual energy from the mountain peak flowing toward him. The mountain emitted a powerful aura, which was completely different from the malevolent energy. The former was refreshing and uplifting, while the latter was cold and uncomfortable. This aura made him feel invigorated and elevated.

Additionally, Qin Yu made a surprising discovery. As the Qi Sensing Technique circulated, the spiritual energy from the dragon vein began to seep into his body. The spiritual energy rejuvenated him, dispelling the fatigue caused by using the dragon vein compass, and his vitality gradually returned.

"Dragon veins nourish people. No wonder ancient hermits chose to retreat to forests rich in spiritual energy. The benefits of such a place for mental cultivation are immense," Qin Yu thought to himself.

"Master He, what's wrong with Mr. Qin?" Mo Yongxin, who had followed behind, saw Qin Yu standing still with his eyes closed and asked He Ping with a puzzled look.

"This brother Qin truly has deep blessings. He is being nourished by the dragon vein's energy. No wonder he is so young yet has such profound feng shui knowledge. He must be a person of great fortune!"

He Ping stared at Qin Yu with a look of deep envy.

"Being nourished by the dragon vein's energy?" Mo Yongxin's lips curled slightly as she observed Qin Yu closely. She noticed a subtle change in his aura, which now seemed very peaceful and inviting, making her feel an inexplicable urge to get closer. This feeling was particularly strange, especially when she remembered that he had touched her earlier, causing a blush to rise to her cheeks, making her look exceptionally beautiful...

At this moment, Qin Yu was oblivious to the people around him. As more spiritual energy entered his body, the speed of his Qi Sensing Technique increased. After a while, the spiritual energy seemed to reach its limit, and with a crisp "snap," Qin Yu's vitality surged, breaking through a barrier and entering a new realm.

"This mountain, this water, this aura!" Closing his eyes, Qin Yu's mind automatically visualized the surroundings. He could faintly grasp the flowing energy of the dragon vein and sense the emotions of the plants and trees.

Qin Yu expanded his senses toward the mountain peak and saw it transform into a massive golden dragon lying on the ground, seemingly asleep. When his senses approached within about ten feet of the dragon, a loud and majestic roar echoed, as if the dragon had sensed someone probing it and turned to roar at Qin Yu.

"Brother Qin, are you okay?"

A dragon's roar jolted Qin Yu out of his state. His body shook slightly, then he regained his composure, opened his eyes, and shook his head to indicate he was fine when he heard He Ping's concerned words.

"Is this your first time encountering a dragon vein? It must be, otherwise, you wouldn't be nourished by it!"

Qin Yu nodded. He had only been in the feng shui field for a short time and had only read about dragon veins in the Zhuge Nei Jing. This was his first personal experience.

He knew that being nourished by a dragon vein was a rare occurrence. According to legend, some feng shui masters, when encountering a dragon vein for the first time, would be recognized by it and receive its blessings.

He Ping didn't hide his envy. Feng shui masters who were nourished by dragon veins were one in ten thousand. Historically, all famous feng shui masters had been nourished by dragon veins, and the benefits were significant, though the specifics were not well-documented. Only the individuals who experienced it would know.

"Brother Qin, how do you feel after being nourished by the dragon vein's energy?"

He Ping knew his question was abrupt, but his curiosity got the better of him. He and Qin Yu weren't close, but the rarity of such an event made him ask. It was rare to encounter a feng shui master nourished by a dragon vein, and he couldn't help but feel a bit envious.

"Feel? I seem to be more sensitive to the auras around me."

Qin Yu didn't hide his feelings and answered directly. He didn't think there was any need to conceal it, though he didn't mention seeing the dragon's form, as some things were better kept to oneself.

"Mr. Qin, if you're fine, can we continue?"

Mo Yongxin interrupted their conversation. She felt an unusual sensation toward Qin Yu, which made her uncomfortable, even a bit annoyed. To resist this feeling, she interjected.

"We can continue. According to the old feng shui master's notes, the cave is located at the dragon's head, which should be in that area."

Qin Yu pointed to a spot on the mountain peak. When he closed his eyes earlier, he clearly sensed the location of the dragon's head and led the group toward the target area.

"Here is the dragon's head. Everyone, search carefully for the cave."

The old feng shui master's son had sealed the cave entrance with stones over sixty years ago. Now, the area was overgrown with shrubs and tall trees, making it difficult to find the entrance. However, with the help of the many people from the Mo family, the search progressed quickly, and the area was narrowed down to within a mile. Qin Yu was still searching when Mo Yongxing's voice came from nearby. He had found a stone in the shrubs.

"The size of this stone matches the description in the notes. The cave should be underneath it." Qin Yu quickly walked over to Mo Yongxing, who gave him a smug look, proud that he had found it among so many people.

Several black-clad bodyguards worked together to clear the area, revealing the stone. After years of exposure to the elements, the stone was covered in moss and was about a meter wide and long, just enough for one person to push.

The black-clad bodyguards formed a circle around the stone, and Qin Yu, He Ping, and the Mo siblings stood outside. The bodyguards carefully pushed the stone, as the old feng shui master's notes indicated that the cave might contain unknown dangers. No one dared to be careless.

Although the process was slow, the stone was not large and was soon moved aside, revealing a dark cave. Seeing the cave, Qin Yu felt relieved, as his task was complete.

"Mr. Qin, here is your payment. Please take it." Mo Yongxin, seeing the cave, was also excited but quickly remembered her agreement with Qin Yu and handed him a check with the amount already written.

Qin Yu took the check without false modesty, as it was a prearranged agreement. However, he didn't leave immediately. He was deep in the Tongbo Mountains, and going back alone could be dangerous, with the possibility of encountering wild animals or venomous snakes.

Therefore, Qin Yu decided to wait for the group to return together. He was also curious about what was inside the cave. The Dragon Crystal Liquid, a spiritual substance formed by the essence of heaven and earth, was too tempting to ignore.

"Mr. Qin, it's not safe for you to return alone. Why don't you wait here, and we'll go back together?" Mo Yongxin suggested thoughtfully. Qin Yu nodded in agreement.

While Qin Yu and Mo Yongxin were talking, the black-clad bodyguards had set up a pulley system at the cave entrance, similar to an ancient well pulley, with a strong steel cable and a metal frame that could be lowered into the cave.

One of the bodyguards placed a device resembling a thermometer into the metal frame and lowered it into the cave, slowly lowering it to the bottom.

"This is an environmental measurement device. It measures air humidity, gas composition, and temperature," He Ping explained, noticing Qin Yu's confusion.

"An environmental measurement device? Modern technology is amazing!" Qin Yu remarked, thinking of the tomb-raiding books he had read. If tomb raiders had such advanced equipment, they wouldn't need to send a chicken into the tomb to check the air quality. The data from the device would be clear and straightforward.

Just like in the famous novel "Ghost Blows Out the Light," where a lamp is placed in the corner of a wall, and if it goes out, the tomb raiders must leave. The real reason is that the lamp goes out due to a lack of oxygen, warning the tomb raiders to leave. Over generations, this became a rule and was shrouded in mystery.

PS: I've arrived in Guangzhou and written a chapter. Nine Lamps is going to sleep. Please recommend and continue to follow.