Chapter 54

PS: The third update is here, I'm exhausted, thank you for the tip from the Jinyiwei. I'm confused, I don't know what part of this chapter violated the rules, it's under review. Alright, I'll re-post it and filter out the sensitive words.

As cherry blossoms danced in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of promise written there.

"Tell me, what do you mean by blinking at me all the time, and asking me to join that Mystic Society?" Qin Yu asked Mo Yongxing as soon as they left Yi An Studio.

"Do you know why I came to GZ?" Mo Yongxing countered.

"How would I know why you came to GZ? I'm not a worm in your stomach." Qin Yu smirked. For a rich young master like Mo Yongxing, flying between major cities was quite normal. With such convenient transportation and no lack of money, he could be in GZ today, in Shanghai tomorrow, and perhaps in a hutong in Beijing the day after.

"My sister asked me to keep an eye on He Ping, and he came to GZ the day before yesterday." Mo Yongxing whispered in Qin Yu's ear.

"He Ping came to GZ?" Qin Yu's expression turned serious. He Ping was backed by a mysterious organization, neither entirely evil nor entirely good. What was he doing in GZ?

"Moreover, he came to participate in the GZ Mystic Society's exchange event. That's why I asked you to join the Mystic Society earlier, so we can attend the event and see what He Ping is up to in GZ."

"Have you told your sister about this?"

"Of course. But my sister had to go back home to handle some matters, so she sent me to GZ. I didn't expect you to be in GZ too. By the way, I haven't asked you yet, why did you suddenly come to GZ?" Mo Yongxing finally remembered that he was in GZ to monitor He Ping, and Qin Yu had no reason to be there, and even arrived earlier than him.

"This is a long story..." Qin Yu briefly explained why he came to GZ, and Mo Yongxing's eyes lit up. With the Japanese and the dragon's awakening, it was quite an exciting story. He decided to stick with Qin Yu during his stay in GZ.

"Why would you follow me? I stay at the construction site every day. Do you want to stay there too?" Qin Yu didn't want to be bothered by Mo Yongxing, a rich young master, and used the excuse of living at the construction site, thinking that a rich young master like him wouldn't be able to endure it.

"No problem, I can stay at a hotel near the construction site." Mo Yongxing chuckled, and before Qin Yu could say anything, he cut him off: "Don't forget, the Dragon Seeking Plate is mine now. I just lent it to you and can take it back anytime."

"If you're not bored, you can follow me."

The two ended their conversation. Mo Yongxing dismissed Li Bing and the other young masters at the street corner, then drove with Zhang Hua to the construction site. Qin Yu also got into Mo Yongxing's car, not because it was luxurious and comfortable, but because he wanted to give his cousin and Tong Min some space to be alone. If he kept interfering, his cousin's relationship might not progress, and his aunt would definitely scold him...

The next day, Qin Yu, his cousin Zhang Hua, and Tong Min were in Mo Yongxing's car, heading towards the YX district.

The GZ Mystic Society branch was located next to the famous Guangxiao Temple. Tong Min initially didn't plan to come, but Qin Yu persuaded her to join, saying they could visit Guangxiao Temple and enjoy the scenery.

Tong Min hesitated for a moment but finally nodded. She glanced at the smiling Zhang Hua, her face turning slightly red. Qin Yu's intentions were as clear as day, even Mo Yongxing could see that he was trying to bring Tong Min and Zhang Hua together. Tong Min, being a girl, was sensitive to such things.

"We're here." Mo Yongxing parked the car in front of a building. Ji Quan and Pang Long were already waiting at the entrance. Qin Yu had called them earlier, so they were waiting for him.

"GZ Mystic Society Research and Cultural Association." Qin Yu nodded slightly at the seven ancient-looking characters hanging above the entrance. It seemed that people in GD were indeed very concerned about feng shui. The luxury and grandeur of the branch building showed the high status of feng shui masters in GZ.

After the founding of New China, feng shui was classified as feudal superstition, and many feng shui masters were persecuted to varying degrees. However, this was not the case in GD, where people believed in ghosts, gods, and feng shui the most. Whether it was opening a shop, a wedding, or a funeral, they would always invite a feng shui master to consult.

"Brother Qin, this is the headquarters of our GZ Mystic Society. Impressive, right?" Ji Quan led the group inside, turning back to Qin Yu with a smile.

"I thought it would be in some alley." Qin Yu touched his nose, not hiding his surprise.

"Actually, this entire building isn't all part of our branch. The floors above the fifth are offices for other companies, but their employees use the side stairs. The first five floors belong to our GZ Mystic Society."

Ji Quan introduced Qin Yu as they walked: "The first and second floors are open to the public, and we often hold lectures on residential site selection. Our Mystic Society was founded to promote feng shui and benefit the citizens. The third to fifth floors are only accessible to members of the Mystic Society, so..."

Ji Quan paused, looking at the three people who came with Qin Yu. The rule that only members could enter the third to fifth floors was established when the Mystic Society was founded. Even as a board member, he couldn't break the rules.

"Xiao Yu, you go up. We'll wait for you downstairs."

Mo Yongxing opened his mouth to speak, but Zhang Hua beat him to it, leaving him with nothing to say. He pouted and stayed downstairs.

Qin Yu, of course, followed Ji Quan to the third floor. As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he was stunned by what he saw. A ten-foot-tall Huangshan stone stood at the entrance, ancient and square, with no signs of carving. Just one glance, and Qin Yu's mental energy began to flow involuntarily, like a child excited by a favorite toy.

"Master Ji, is this a Zhengtian Stone?"

There is a stone on Huangshan that is perfectly square, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, repelling evil spirits and ghosts. Gentlemen can cultivate their spirit by looking at it, while villains will be struck by thunder and become restless.

"Indeed, this is a Zhengtian Stone. Brother Qin, you are truly well-versed. You recognized it with just one glance. This stone was donated by the first president of our GZ Mystic Society at its founding." Ji Quan's tone was filled with pride.

"What a grand gesture. With this Zhengtian Stone, the branch's fortune will surely flourish."

The Zhengtian Stone might be unfamiliar to many, but if you mention the famous "Hai Qingtian Hai Rui," everyone would know.

Hai Rui, known as Mr. Gangfeng, was known for his integrity and uprightness. When he was young, a mysterious person gave him a fist-sized stone, saying, "This stone is called the Zhengtian Stone. Keep it with you to cultivate your spirit."

Hai Rui loved the square stone and placed it on his desk, gazing at it every day. Over the years, influenced by the Zhengtian Stone, his character gradually changed, becoming as upright and just as the stone, with clear distinctions between good and evil.

In Ji Yun's "Grass Hall Notes," there is a recorded incident. When Hai Rui was the governor of Ying Tian, he once encountered White Lotus Sect members during an inspection. The sect members were planning to incite a rebellion and, fearing that Hai Rui's influence would disrupt their plans, they used black magic to send evil spirits to kill him.

Hai Rui was reading in his study when a cold wind suddenly blew, making the windows and doors rattle. He remained calm, picked up the Zhengtian Stone, raised it high, and shouted, "Evil spirits, you cannot stand the light. I, a man of integrity, will not fear you."

As soon as Hai Rui finished speaking, the wind stopped, and several cries of pain were heard. The next day, the servants found several animal corpses in the courtyard, apparently crushed to death.

Later, people had two interpretations of this incident. One was that Hai Rui's integrity repelled the evil spirits, and the other was that he used the power of the Zhengtian Stone, which is a powerful yang object, to crush the evil spirits.

Regardless of which interpretation is correct, Hai Rui and the Zhengtian Stone had a deep connection, and he was a man who embodied the qualities of the stone.

There are many more stories about the Zhengtian Stone, but they are usually found in ancient notes and are not widely known. Qin Yu recognized the Zhengtian Stone because he enjoyed reading ancient texts.

Besides repelling evil, the Zhengtian Stone has another important function: suppressing negative energy. Wherever the Zhengtian Stone is, negative energy cannot rise. The ten-foot-tall Zhengtian Stone in front of him was rare and could suppress all negative energy within a three-mile radius.

"Pretty impressive, right? Our GZ branch isn't bad."

"I've never seen such a large Zhengtian Stone before. This is quite an eye-opener." At this moment, Qin Yu felt that joining the Mystic Society might be a good decision.

Moreover, Qin Yu didn't mention that his mental energy was subtly nourished by the Zhengtian Stone, growing a bit stronger. If he stayed near the stone for a long time, it could significantly shorten the time needed to advance to the second level as a geomancer.

"Brother Qin, please fill out this form. Once it's done, you can get your membership card in a few days. It's a pity our president is busy preparing for the exchange event, or he would have met you, a young feng shui master. You will be our youngest member since the founding of the Mystic Society."

Ji Quan handed Qin Yu a form. Qin Yu glanced at it; it was simple, just filling in his name, contact information, and some basic details. At the bottom of the form were the names of two recommenders: Ji Quan and Pang Long.

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