Chapter 78

After submitting the form, Qin Yu glanced at the opposite side, where Xu Cheng had just finished as well, a smile playing on his lips, revealing a hint of profound meaning.

"Everyone, we have now tallied the forms you submitted. Next, Elder Xiao will explain the three feng shui sites depicted in this album," Lin Qiusheng said, holding a stack of forms. It was noticeable that these forms were separated by his fingers, seemingly categorized.

"This album was created by the three of us. I imagine that upon first glance, everyone must have been puzzled, thinking that these places are not feng shui treasures but rather desolate areas. I'm sure you all must be wondering why we chose such places. Let me explain," the elderly man surnamed Xiao slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. He paused for a moment, his voice resonant: "The better the feng shui site, the easier it is for you to recognize it. I believe that since you all have been involved in feng shui, you have all memorized the characteristics of famous sites. If we were to create images of such places, it would not be difficult for you."

"Therefore, after our three-person decision, most of the places depicted in this album are ordinary, even some that cannot be used for burial. Only three can be considered treasure sites. Those who identify these three sites will pass the first round."

Elder Xiao's words were met with a nod from Qin Yu. He had already guessed the purpose of this album, and it was indeed for this reason. Everyone knows about the treasure sites, but discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary is the best way to test a feng shui master's true abilities.

"You see the stack of forms in Qiusheng's hand. The ones at the bottom, held by his ring finger, are from those who chose places other than the three treasure sites. These people are directly eliminated."

Elder Xiao finished speaking, and Lin Qiusheng tossed the bottom stack of forms onto the table. This stack was the largest, accounting for about half of all the forms.

The crowd was in an uproar. No one knew if their names were in that stack, but some looked confident, including Xu Cheng, who was across from Qin Yu, his smile never fading.

"Quiet down. Next, I will point out the third-best feng shui site," Elder Xiao frowned and shouted. The cultivation of feng shui masters today is far inferior to that of their generation. Many people are too restless, and it's surprising that half of them were eliminated in the first round.

Hearing Elder Xiao's words, the crowd gradually quieted down, all eyes on him, waiting for the answer.

At this moment, the guests in the audience also leaned forward, eager to know which three feng shui sites were the best. The entire venue's attention was focused on Elder Xiao.

"The third-best feng shui site is number eighteen, known as the 'Three Waters Confluence.' At first glance, it seems there is no water, and you might wonder where the three waters are."

After Elder Xiao's words, many people nodded. The place depicted in the eighteenth image was a field with no water.

"Where are the three waters? Can you see them?" Mo Yongxing also flipped to the eighteenth image, but no matter how he looked, he couldn't see the three waters.

However, his question was in vain, as the others also shook their heads, staring at the album in their hands, unable to see the three waters.

"The 'Three Waters Confluence' does not refer to three actual rivers. Cover the crops in the field and see what is left."

"Cover the crops?" Mo Yongxing covered the crops in the image, and suddenly his eyes widened. He excitedly told Zhang Hua, "I see it. The three ridges that wind from the three mountains to this field are the three waters, right?"

"That's correct. This is the 'Three Waters Confluence,' which gathers wealth and qi. It should be considered a good feng shui site, but the ridges are easily damaged by human activity, so I placed it third. Sixty-two people chose this site."

Elder Xiao's words were met with various reactions: some were enlightened, some regretful, some delighted, and some indifferent.

Qin Yu recognized the 'Three Waters Confluence' at a glance and showed no expression. He fully agreed with Elder Xiao's assessment. This is a man-made 'Three Waters Confluence' that is easily damaged, so placing it third is appropriate.

"Next, I will announce the second-best feng shui site. Please turn to the twenty-eighth image."

"Rustle, rustle!"

Elder Xiao's words caused a rustling sound as everyone flipped to the twenty-eighth image. It showed a barren mountain with no peaks on either side. It looked like a place that could not be a feng shui treasure site.

Could it be another illusion? Many people searched the image carefully, but the mountain had few trees, and they couldn't see any hidden secrets.

"An isolated peak is not suitable for burial, as it can bring misfortune to descendants. This is a common saying in feng shui. I imagine you are all wondering why I say this is the second-best site."

Elder Xiao observed the crowd's expressions and shook his head. Many feng shui masters are too rigid. They see an isolated peak and immediately give up, missing the hidden secrets.

"Nothing is absolute, especially in feng shui. Although an isolated peak is not suitable for burial, have you noticed the reed bed at the base of the peak?"

"I know, it's a 'Single Wind Cluster,'" a feng shui master exclaimed after a long observation.

"A 'Single Wind Cluster'?" Many feng shui masters nodded in agreement after hearing this.

"That's correct. The mountain's orientation is Jia Mountain Zi Direction. If the directional division is at Mao, the water is Kui. The wind position is right on the reed bed, forming a rare 'Single Wind Cluster' in feng shui."

"Yes, why didn't I notice it at the time? This 'Single Wind Cluster' can be considered a feng shui treasure site," many feng shui masters said regretfully, feeling embarrassed for not recognizing it.

"Master Xiao, what exactly is a 'Single Wind Cluster'? We are all confused. Could you please explain it to us?"

A middle-aged man in the audience stood up and asked Elder Xiao. His question represented the majority of the guests, who were confused and didn't understand what a 'Single Wind Cluster' was or why the reed bed was a feng shui treasure site.

"Sure," Elder Xiao nodded and organized his thoughts. "In feng shui, there is a saying: 'An isolated peak is not suitable for burial, as it can bring harm.' The second half of this saying is: 'An isolated peak is not suitable for burial, but it can have wind.' The wind refers to the 'Single Wind Cluster.' Look at the reed bed, which is in the concave part of the mountain. The wind-facing side is a semi-elliptical slope. The wind coming in is like hair, in clusters."

Elder Xiao saw many guests nod in understanding and continued, "A 'Single Wind Cluster' is a type of curved wind. Curved wind has sentiment. Although the back is an isolated peak, it is considered a good feng shui site with the 'Single Wind Cluster.'"

Elder Xiao's words were met with nods from the crowd, especially Zhang Hua, who said to his companion, "That's right. My cousin mentioned the sentiment of curved wind. His first display of feng shui skills was related to wind."

"Oh, why don't you tell us about it?" Meng Fang, standing nearby, asked with a glint in his eyes. He was eager to learn everything about Qin Yu.

"This story starts with my second uncle's new house being built..." Zhang Hua didn't realize Meng Fang was trying to get information from him. This story was a source of pride for his cousin, so he didn't hide it and told the whole story.

Only Mo Yongxin had investigated Qin Yu and knew a bit about the wind煞 (wind sha) incident. The others had never heard of it. Now, listening to Zhang Hua's story, they found it interesting. Feng shui is always an attractive topic, and even some of the other guests nearby were listening intently.

"Brother Qin will surely become a master in feng shui," Li Weijun sighed after hearing Zhang Hua's story.

"Whether he's a feng shui master, I don't know, but he's definitely a charlatan," Mo Yongxing muttered.

"So, he is indeed a feng shui master," Meng Fang's eyes flashed. He recalled the first time he met Qin Yu and the last words Qin Yu said to him before leaving. Could Qin Yu have really seen his impending car accident and warned him, rather than just talking nonsense?

Meng Fang's brows furrowed. Qin Yu was becoming increasingly mysterious. What else was hidden beneath his ordinary college student identity?

"Brother, who is the Master Qin you mentioned? I'd like to meet him."

Suddenly, a man sitting behind Zhang Hua spoke up.

"He's right in front, the youngest one, my cousin," Zhang Hua said, a hint of pride in his voice. In terms of status and wealth, he was the lowest here, but the respect he received was all because of his cousin.

"So young?" The man looked in the direction Zhang Hua pointed, his eyes showing a hint of doubt. He had thought Master Qin was at least in his forties, but he was actually in his early twenties.

"Let me tell you, don't underestimate my cousin. His feng shui skills are on par with some of the older masters," Zhang Hua said, sensing the man's doubt.

"Ha ha!" The man laughed dismissively and sat back down, clearly not believing Zhang Hua. Even if he was a feng shui master, how could his skills be that high at such a young age? The wind sha incident was probably just a lucky guess.

"Next, I will announce the top-ranked feng shui site. Before I do, let's see how many forms Qiusheng has left..."

PS: Next, I will announce the first round of the second season of "I Am a Singer" (Doesn't it feel like that?)

A new week is about to start. Fellow readers, let's give it our all this week. I won't set any specific data goals, like recommendations, collections, or rewards. If it can motivate me, I can update three or even four times a day.

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