Chapter 86

The place known as the "Master-Killing Ground" is a nightmare for all feng shui masters. Every feng shui master, upon completing their apprenticeship, must first understand the Luo Hou Master-Killing. Of course, this refers to true feng shui masters, not those who have read a couple of feng shui books and go around deceiving people.

The feng shui masters present all looked at the photo with complex expressions. They were all genuine feng shui masters and were well aware of the Master-Killing Ground. They had not initially considered this aspect, but now that Qin Yu had mentioned it, they could see some clues in the photo. Just like Qin Yu, they had formed ideas and then applied them, making it easier to recognize the Master-Killing Ground. Without these ideas, it would have been difficult to identify it.

The "Sword Ridge Dragon" is a characteristic of the Master-Killing Ground, but there are many straight mountains in the world, and not every one of them can be a Sword Ridge Dragon. This is hard to distinguish. Moreover, rocks on the mountain are a common occurrence, and landslides and rockfalls can form them, so it cannot be concluded that this is a Master-Killing Ground just because of this.

"Thirty years ago, I followed my master to examine the feng shui for a benefactor. The benefactor chose a place and asked my master to check the feng shui. The benefactor had already consulted someone who said it was a true dragon treasure land. If the benefactor's father were buried there, his descendants would enjoy endless wealth and honor."

Lin Qiusheng's sudden words drew everyone's attention back to him. He sighed lightly and said, "My master went to that place with the benefactor, circled it three times, and then left without saying anything. The benefactor pressed my master for an answer, but my master just shook his head and said, 'Tell the feng shui master who examined this land for you: 'Wei Ding Zhi Huang.' After saying this, my master left without another word."

"A few days later, a man in a long robe came to my master's house. I was in the courtyard at the time. The man bowed deeply to my master and thanked him, saying, 'Thank you, Master, for the warning. I almost misjudged this Master-Killing Ground and brought disaster upon myself.'"

"The man talked with my master for half a day before leaving. Out of curiosity, I asked my master who the man was, and he told me the whole story."

It turned out that the man was the feng shui master who had first examined the land for the benefactor. Three days ago, when my master went to that place, his heart rate suddenly increased, his hair stood on end, and he broke out in goosebumps. My master immediately suspected it was a Master-Killing Ground. His reactions were due to the qi field of the Master-Killing Ground. After careful observation, my master confirmed it was indeed a Master-Killing Ground.

After hearing my master's story, I asked him, "Why didn't I have the same reaction?"

My master smiled and said it was because my cultivation was not yet deep enough. The more accomplished a feng shui master is, the more sensitive they are to the qi field of the Master-Killing Ground. In ancient times, feng shui masters would avoid a Master-Killing Ground from ten miles away because they could not tolerate its qi field.

"Since it was a Master-Killing Ground, why didn't my master tell the benefactor directly, but instead use a cryptic phrase?"

Lin Qiusheng's eyes drifted upward, lost in memory. He said, "I remember my master smiled and told me, 'The Master-Killing Ground is the most dangerous to feng shui masters. Once discovered, it should not be publicized, as it might be used by unscrupulous people to set traps for other feng shui masters. That's why I used our feng shui jargon to warn the other feng shui master.'"

Lin Qiusheng's words made everyone nod in agreement. It was indeed true. The Master-Killing Ground is extremely dangerous for feng shui masters. If unscrupulous people knew about it, they could use it to set traps, leading to the deaths of many feng shui masters.

The phrase "Wei Ding Zhi Huang" that my master had the benefactor pass on is used in feng shui to describe a day when good and bad luck coexist. It actually refers to the Master-Killing Day. On that day, feng shui masters should not seek or mark the land, but it is also a good day for groundbreaking, weddings, and moving into a new house.

"When the feng shui master heard the message from the benefactor, he had a plan in mind. The next day, he went to the place alone, observed it carefully, and finally confirmed it was a Master-Killing Ground. Knowing this, he broke out in a cold sweat. If the benefactor had really buried his father there, he would not have escaped the disaster. Therefore, he was extremely grateful to my master and came to thank him."

Lin Qiusheng's recollection ended there. He looked at the old man surnamed Xiao and Pang Guang, who nodded at him. Lin Qiusheng pointed at the photo and said confidently, "When I saw this photo, I felt something was wrong. After a long observation, I can confirm it is a Master-Killing Ground."

"Is it really a Master-Killing Ground?"

"Ah, that feng shui master was unlucky. He thought it was a true dragon treasure land, but it turned out to be a Master-Killing Ground."

Lin Qiusheng's words stirred a wave of discussion among the feng shui masters. Some sighed for the feng shui master who had misjudged the Master-Killing Ground, while others felt a chill at the thought of its danger. Among the feng shui masters present, except for a few, none dared to guarantee they could recognize a Master-Killing Ground. The sudden death of the feng shui master today could easily be their fate in the future.

"Cough, there's no need to worry so much. Master-Killing Grounds are rare, and they usually resemble true dragon treasure lands. As long as you pay attention when marking the land, you can still determine if it's a Master-Killing Ground." Seeing the low mood of the crowd, Pang Guang stood up and tried to reassure everyone.

The discussion continued, but due to the topic of the Master-Killing Ground, many people were not in high spirits. The morning session ended in this atmosphere.

"Qin Yu, if you encountered a Master-Killing Ground, could you recognize it?"

At the restaurant, Qin Yu and Mo Yongxin's group entered a private room. Mo Yongxing, standing nearby, could not wait to ask.

Actually, it was not just him; the others also wanted to hear Qin Yu's answer, as he was the first to call it a Master-Killing Ground.

"I'm not sure. I've never truly seen a Master-Killing Ground. Master Lin said his master felt uneasy and had a premonition when he approached the Master-Killing Ground. I don't know if I would have the same reaction. If I did, it would be easier to judge."

"Otherwise, you could just avoid marking the land for people in the future." Zhang Hua suggested. He understood the danger of the Master-Killing Ground and thought the best way was to avoid marking the land altogether.

"Brother, finding the dragon and marking the land is a feng shui master's duty. If I don't do it, what kind of feng shui master would I be?" Qin Yu smiled and shook his head.

"You could sell talismans. I think your talismans are quite valuable. Selling them should be enough to live comfortably." Zhang Hua had seen the magic of his cousin's talismans and believed that selling them alone should be enough to ensure a comfortable life. After all, feng shui masters seek mountains and mark the land for money, right?

"Cough!" Qin Yu was at a loss for words at his brother's suggestion. Feng shui masters seek and mark the land not just for the benefactor's money but also to improve their skills. Only through practice can one better understand the essence of feng shui. Relying solely on books and the insights of predecessors cannot make one a true master.

"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. In the field of feng shui, it means: reading ten thousand books on dragon seeking is not as good as marking a true dragon treasure land once."

"What talismans? Master Qin can draw talismans?" Liu Shun Tian asked, puzzled. He and Tong Min were the only ones present who had not seen Qin Yu's talismans. The Mo siblings had seen the magic of his talismans when he helped the county magistrate's ancestors move, and Zhang Hua and Li Weijun had seen the brilliance of his talismans.

"Of course, as a feng shui master, drawing talismans is one of our skills." Qin Yu muttered to himself and nodded at Liu Shun Tian, acknowledging that he could draw talismans.

"Master Qin is truly a versatile feng shui master!" Liu Shun Tian smiled and flattered him.

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At 2 PM, everyone returned to their seats. On the way from the restaurant to the conference, more and more people greeted Qin Yu, not just the wealthy guests but also many feng shui masters who smiled at him.

Having scored five points on the first day and being the first to recognize the Master-Killing Ground today, Qin Yu's status among the feng shui masters was gradually rising. If nothing went wrong, his name would surely spread to the upper echelons after this conference, and his potential for development would far exceed theirs. After all, youth is the greatest capital.

Qin Yu smiled and greeted those who greeted him, while also politely declining invitations to dinner from some wealthy guests. Liu Shun Tian, seeing the wealthy guests being rejected, felt a sense of satisfaction. He had made the right choice and acted quickly, already forming a relationship with Master Qin.

In the province of GD, as mentioned earlier, the practice of feng shui is not only popular among the common people but also widely embraced by the upper class. The more powerful the business leaders and company executives, the more they believe in feng shui. Ordinary feng shui masters naturally rush to form relationships with these people, but if one is a master, these people will rush to form relationships with the master.

Qin Yu is not yet a master, but his performance over the past two days shows the potential to become one. These wealthy people are shrewd and understand that forming relationships with someone before they become famous is better than waiting until they are fully established. It is necessary to build a good relationship with Qin Yu in advance.