Chapter 18

This calamity aura, though only as thick as a needle, exerts a tremendous pressure, making the surrounding qi unable to contend with it.

The miasma qi can only bring bad luck, at most causing serious injury, but not threatening one's life. However, if the calamity aura appears, there will inevitably be deaths! Whenever there is a major disaster, there is calamity aura!

Mr. Cheng's calamity aura is very sparse, indicating that he won't die soon, but someone will definitely die because of him.

Affected by the calamity aura, Mr. Cheng's wealth and longevity qi are rapidly depleting.

Fang Tianfeng deduced the connections between these qi, pondering for a while. Even Deputy Director Chai couldn't help but feel impatient, but he didn't speak.

Mr. Cheng sneered, "I know what you're going to say. It's definitely that I'm facing a great calamity, and as long as I give you money, you can help me avert it."

Fang Tianfeng retracted his qi-sensing technique and said, "Mr. Cheng, the first part of what you said is correct; you are indeed facing a great calamity. However, the second part is wrong. No matter how much money you give me, I can't help you. I am powerless in this matter, I'm sorry."

Mr. Cheng's face turned as black as coal, and he sneered, "I knew you would say that! Didn't you say that Xiao Shi would have an accident within a year? Then tell me, how long before I have an accident?"

Under the curious gazes of everyone, Fang Tianfeng slowly said, "No need to rush, you'll have news within ten days. This is a matter of life and death, so there's no need to rush."

"You're talking nonsense!" Mr. Cheng slammed his hand on the table and glared at Fang Tianfeng. As a supervisor, he feared nothing more than accidents leading to deaths.

Mr. Meng and Deputy Director Chai looked puzzled. Saying it was a matter of life and death was truly unbelievable.

Shi Weicheng quickly said with a smile, "Mr. Cheng, don't get angry. Since you don't believe it, just treat it as a story. Why get so angry? However, whether you believe it or not, I do. Master Fang must have his reasons."

Deputy Director Chai asked, "When you looked at Weicheng, you could tell the reason for his accident. Can you tell us the root cause for Mr. Cheng?"

Fang Tianfeng didn't answer but leaned back in his chair, looking at a landscape painting on the wall, silently deducing.

The private room was silent. No matter how angry Mr. Cheng was, he didn't dare to lose face in front of Deputy Director Chai and sat down unhappily, occasionally glaring at Fang Tianfeng.

After a while, the waiter knocked and brought in the dishes. The first few were cold platters, but no one touched them, all waiting for Fang Tianfeng's verdict.

After the waiter left, Fang Tianfeng said, "Mr. Cheng, didn't you start to rise seven years ago?"

Mr. Cheng's body trembled, and he looked at Fang Tianfeng in shock, then sneered, "Those who know me know my story."

Apart from Shen Xin and the two women, the others were all industry insiders and quickly recalled something. Their gazes toward Fang Tianfeng changed, and Shi Weicheng gave Mr. Cheng a pitying look, smiling and getting up to pour Fang Tianfeng a drink.

"I'll fill Master Fang's glass."

Fang Tianfeng immediately held his cup.

Shen Xin asked, "Brother Shi, do you all understand what happened seven years ago?"

Shi Weicheng said casually, "Seven years ago, the banks tightened loans, and the government introduced policies to restrict property transactions, making life difficult for many developers and builders. With financial issues, they naturally cut corners on materials. This could either mean redesigning with the design team or getting the supervisor to lend a hand."

Fang Tianfeng had never heard of this before.

Mr. Cheng glared at Shi Weicheng, who pretended not to notice, but everyone could see that Shi Weicheng was retaliating against Mr. Cheng.

Mr. Meng straightened up and asked curiously, "Master Fang, how did you figure it out? Was it through physiognomy or divination? Did you need any tools or finger calculations?"

Fang Tianfeng smiled and said, "It's a secret of my school, and I can't say much about it. However, I'm different from ordinary Taoists, and you won't find our lineage in Taoist history. As for our Taoist techniques, actions speak louder than words, and the truth will be clear in ten days."

Mr. Cheng said angrily, "Fine! I'll wait ten days! If nothing happens to me in ten days, I'll see how you have the nerve to swindle people!"

Fang Tianfeng said nonchalantly, "You won't have the chance to see me again."

Mr. Cheng was speechless with anger but didn't dare to act out in front of Deputy Director Chai.

Shi Weicheng's wife asked softly, "Do you think this is likely?"

Shi Weicheng immediately said, "Since Master Fang said it, it's not a matter of likelihood but certainty! Master Fang, thank you again for saving our family. I'll drink to you first!" He then drank the beer in his glass.

Mr. Cheng's female assistant looked slightly uncomfortable. She knew her position well; if her boss was embarrassed, she couldn't just sit there.

She stood up with a smile, holding her glass in front of Fang Tianfeng and said in a soft, gentle voice, "Master Fang, it's our first meeting, so I'll toast you."

Fang Tianfeng took the glass and clinked it, saying, "Sure." He then drank it in one go.

After finishing, the assistant poured herself another glass and said in surprise, "Master Fang, you have a great capacity for alcohol. One glass isn't enough; I'll toast you again!"

Shen Xin asked softly, "Can you handle it?"

Fang Tianfeng smiled and said, "No problem." He then drank another glass of beer.

After the second glass, Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush, but his eyes were clear, and the assistant showed no change.

Shen Xin couldn't help but ask, "Is your qi technique working?"

Fang Tianfeng hadn't thought about it that way, but now he realized that he usually would have felt drunk, but now he felt nothing. He said confidently, "I feel nothing. Let's continue!" He then raised his glass and drank the ninth glass of beer.

The assistant finished the second glass, and Mr. Cheng immediately refilled her glass.

Encouraged by her boss, the assistant toasted Fang Tianfeng again.

They drank glass after glass. By the eighth glass, Fang Tianfeng's face had a slight flush,