Chapter 53 of 100
Chapter 53
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PS: The second update is here. As soon as I got off work, I rushed through the subway, had a few bites to eat, and took a quick shower. It's now this time. I promised to add an extra chapter for Zuiying, and I'm now continuing to write. The next chapter should be around 11 PM!
"Quick, summon the golden dragon for them to see."
Mo Yongxing's voice was loud enough for Qian Boss and the others to hear. The three of them simultaneously turned their gaze to Qin Yu, scrutinizing him with suspicion. From the young man's tone, it seemed that the person in front of them had a way to prove that this compass was a magical artifact.
"Who are you?"
Qin Yu frowned. Mo Yongxing's tone was clearly provocative, and he naturally ignored it. He stepped forward, bowed to Qian Boss and the others, and asked.
"I am the owner of this Yi An Studio, my surname is Qian. These two are the councilors of the GZ Feng Shui Association, Master Ji and Master Pang." Qian Boss, as the host, answered for Ji and Pang.
"Qian Boss, Master Ji, Master Pang, what do you think of this compass?" Qin Yu had heard He Ping mention the Feng Shui Association before, knowing it was an organization for feng shui masters. These two, Ji and Pang, were naturally feng shui masters. He had been in the feng shui field for a short time and had only met one feng shui master, He Ping. He was not clear about the average level in the industry, so he asked this question to gauge the current level of feng shui masters.
"We have already examined this compass. The carving is from a master craftsman, and the material is the best softwood suitable for making a compass. It is an excellent compass, but because it is missing a corner, it is useless." Ji Quan repeated the previous assessment of the compass.
Hearing this, Qin Yu knew that these two feng shui masters were slightly inferior to He Ping. He Ping knew this compass was a magical artifact after touching it, which showed that his discernment was better than these two.
"Actually, this compass is a magical artifact. It originally belonged to me, but it was stolen a few days ago. I didn't expect to find it again today."
Qin Yu's words surprised Ji Quan and the others. If the compass really belonged to him and was a magical artifact, then he must be a feng shui master. However, he looked too young, and the three of them found it hard to believe.
"Brother, if you say this is a magical artifact, can you prove it?"
"Of course." Qin Yu nodded and looked around the shop. He then said to Qian Boss, "Qian Boss, do you have a quiet place in your shop?"
They were currently at the shop entrance, and with people passing by outside, it was better not to let too many people know about the unusual phenomena of the compass. After all, it's better to keep your wealth hidden, and Qin Yu knew this principle.
"There is a tea room inside. Let's go there."
Qian Boss understood Qin Yu's meaning. Generally, owners of magical artifacts wouldn't show them off. He instructed the shop assistant to watch the shop and led everyone inside. To be honest, he didn't believe the compass was a magical artifact, but the young man in front of him clearly stated that it was his original possession, implying that he had a way to prove it.
"What... Why are you holding a chamber pot?"
As they entered the tea room, Qin Yu glanced at Li Bing, who was tightly holding a chamber pot in front of his chest, which puzzled him. He recognized it as just an ordinary chamber pot with one glance.
"Li Bing, why are you holding that thing? Get rid of it; it's an eyesore." Mo Yongxing also complained from the side.
"It's an eyesore? If you hadn't wasted 80,000 yuan, I wouldn't be holding it." Li Bing pouted and noticed a table in the corner of the tea room where a vase was placed. He moved the vase and placed the chamber pot on the table.
"Brother, now you can show us what makes this magical artifact special." After everyone entered, Ji Quan spoke to Qin Yu. To be honest, he still didn't believe the compass was a magical artifact.
"Just watch closely." Qin Yu placed the compass on the central coffee table, made a special hand gesture with both hands, and muttered something.
"What is he doing, acting so mysteriously." Li Bing poked Mo Yongxing's side and whispered.
"Just watch, don't talk so much. I'm telling you, keep your eyes wide open and don't miss anything." Mo Yongxing, who didn't know what Qin Yu was muttering, replied impatiently.
Not just Li Bing, but Tong Min, who entered with them, also had a strange look on her face. Zhang Hua had not told her that Qin Yu was a feng shui master, only that he was a college student about to graduate.
However, the ones whose expressions changed the most quickly were Ji Quan and Pang Long. As soon as Qin Yu formed the hand gesture, their expressions changed. They looked at each other, then back at Qin Yu, staring intently at the compass.
"Rise!"
Qin Yu let out a clear exclamation, changed his hand gesture, and traced a circle on the compass with his index finger. Seeing this, Mo Yongxing's expression became excited. The last time, the golden dragon appeared after this step.
"Whoosh~"
Instantly, a bright golden light appeared, and a golden figure emerged, the mini version of the golden dragon. Compared to the last time, this golden dragon was clearly larger.
The golden dragon circled the compass a few times, let out a long roar, and instead of flying in one direction, it gradually turned into golden light and dissipated in the air.
Compared to the last time he summoned the golden dragon, Qin Yu felt much more relaxed this time. He only experienced a brief dizziness, which quickly cleared, without the usual fatigue.
"This... What did I just see? This is a damn dragon!"
As the golden dragon dissipated, the tea room fell into silence. After a long moment, Li Bing suddenly shouted, his voice filled with extreme excitement.
"Know it's a golden dragon, calm down, calm down." Mo Yongxing patted Li Bing's shoulder, with a look that said, "Learn from me," though he himself had been just as shocked the first time he saw the golden dragon.
"Mr. Zhang, what's going on? Is this a magic trick?" Tong Min's mouth was wide open, her face full of disbelief, as she gently tugged on Zhang Hua's sleeve.
"Shou... Shouldn't be." Zhang Hua stammered, seeing the golden dragon for the first time, his surprise was no less than Tong Min's.
"Indeed, it is a magical artifact, and a high-quality one at that. We really misjudged it. What is your name, brother? Which feng shui family do you come from?"
Compared to the others, Ji Quan and Pang Long's reactions were a bit better. Ji Quan sighed, then bowed and asked Qin Yu.
"My name is Qin Yu, and I am just an individual."
"Not from a feng shui family?"
Ji Quan and Pang Long exchanged a glance, both seeing deep shock in each other's eyes. Seeing Qin Yu's initial hand gesture, they thought he must be from a feng shui family, but it turned out he was from an ordinary family, just like them.
Considering Qin Yu's age, they both marveled: This person's talent is truly terrifying. At their age, they were just assisting their masters, and they hadn't even heard of magical artifacts.
"Where are you from, Brother Qin?"
"JX."
"Ah, so you're from the Gan Nan school. I imagine your master must be a great person. Actually, our GZ and Gan Nan schools share the same lineage. Have you joined the Feng Shui Association?"
"I'm afraid to make a joke, but I've only been in the feng shui field for a short time. I've been learning from my master and haven't had the chance to interact with others."
Qin Yu's words were partly true and partly false. It was true that he had only been in the feng shui field for a short time, but the master he mentioned was fabricated.
"Brother Qin, would you like to join our GZ branch of the Feng Shui Association? I believe, with my and Master Pang's recommendation, you can easily become a councilor."
"Join the Feng Shui Association?" Qin Yu didn't expect Ji Quan to suddenly invite him to join. He was not interested in joining any organization, as his personality didn't like being bound by rules and regulations.
"Sorry..."
"Join, why not join? I remember the GZ Feng Shui Association's annual member exchange is coming up soon."
Just as Qin Yu was about to refuse, Mo Yongxing interrupted him. Qin Yu looked at Mo Yongxing, not understanding why he interrupted. However, Mo Yongxing winked at him, as if telling him to agree first.
"Brother Qin, our Feng Shui Association only provides a platform for peers to exchange ideas. We organize a few exchange meetings each year, and there are no requirements or restrictions for members or councilors. Moreover, after joining, you will receive a qualification certificate, which is like a professional license in our industry. With it, things will be much easier."
Seeing Qin Yu about to refuse, Ji Quan explained the benefits of joining the Feng Shui Association. In Guangdong, many bosses looking for feng shui services prefer feng shui masters with membership in the Feng Shui Association. After all, there are many scammers nowadays, and the membership certificate of the Feng Shui Association serves as proof of a feng shui master's identity, giving bosses more confidence.
"Qin Yu, joining the Feng Shui Association will only benefit you. Just agree."
Mo Yongxing's voice came again, and he kept signaling Qin Yu to agree. Qin Yu thought about it. If what Ji Quan said was true, joining the Feng Shui Association would not be harmful.
"Alright, but what procedures are needed to join the Feng Shui Association?"
"Haha, our Feng Shui Association is very lenient. You only need three members to recommend you to become a member. If a councilor recommends you, one is enough. Both Master Pang and I will recommend you, so no procedures are needed. Just take a photo and fill out a form."
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