Chapter 9

Seeing the fish tank and the water cup above it, the few people who had just stepped out of the elevator were all stunned, their eyes wide open and mouths agape, as if they could fit a large duck egg inside.

Gufenglin and Lichuanhe were slightly better off, as they had been somewhat prepared mentally, but Jiang Shiping and Jiang Shihao found it much harder to accept. They both rubbed their eyes hard, thinking they might have seen wrong.

Ning Yuan observed everyone’s reactions. Jiang Shihao and Jiang Shiping’s reactions were normal, given how bizarre the scene was, and the shock it caused was quite intense. However, the middle-aged man in a suit who had been following Jiang Shiping puzzled Ning Yuan. This man had not said a word from the beginning, and Jiang Shiping had not introduced him. While this was secondary, the most important thing was that the man’s face showed no significant emotional fluctuation when he saw the scene.

Of course, he was surprised, but not overly so, and he was much calmer than Gufenglin and Lichuanhe. This left Ning Yuan quite puzzled.

To say that no one present was an ordinary person would be an understatement. Even Jiang Shihao and Jiang Shiping were used to grand scenes, yet they were still taken aback. However, this middle-aged man could control his emotions, which was no small feat. Such a person was either of very high status, had deep scheming, or had seen even stranger things. Any of these possibilities suggested that this man was not just a follower of Jiang Shiping.

At that moment, everyone was immersed in the shock, and no one noticed the middle-aged man’s unusual behavior. The only one who did was Ning Yuan, as he had orchestrated the scene himself and was not surprised.

The group was stunned for a full minute before Jiang Shihao pointed at the fish tank not far away and stammered to Ning Yuan, "Mr. Ning... this... this..."

Although he was sure that what he saw was real and not an illusion, Jiang Shihao still couldn’t understand how it was done.

Earlier, Ning Yuan had played with the lotus cup, and Jiang Shihao had seen it clearly: just a cup of clear water and three red dates, nothing more. But the effect...

The water in the cup above the fish tank had turned a dark brown, which was puzzling but not overly shocking. However, the water in the fish tank was another matter. This fish tank was not an ordinary one; it had been bought at great cost, with a crystal exterior and clear river water inside, which was delivered and changed weekly by a dedicated person.

The fish tank also had a circulation system, with bubbles rising from the bottom to keep the water from looking stagnant. Despite this, the water had always felt oppressive, as it could not flow freely, and the tank’s function could not turn stagnant water into fresh water. But now, the water in the tank seemed to be flowing gently, giving a sense of vitality and lightness, especially with the bubbles rising from below, making the entire tank look very lively and vibrant.

This scene had already surpassed Jiang Shihao’s understanding and could not be explained by science. All the so-called laws and principles were irrelevant here.

Jiang Shihao’s eyes were now bright with curiosity and awe, a look he had never given even to Lichuanhe. After all, Lichuanhe’s status was based on various coincidences or inexplicable events, which people suspected but could not confirm. However, what Jiang Shihao had just witnessed was something he had seen with his own eyes, a miraculous scene created by this young man in his early twenties.

Such a direct and clear demonstration was more shocking than any unconfirmed event. To Jiang Shihao and Jiang Shiping, Ning Yuan’s skill was nothing short of divine and extraordinary.

Seeing Jiang Shihao and Jiang Shiping’s reactions, Lichuanhe’s face became even more unnatural. Before Ning Yuan could speak, he said, "This lotus cup is a special ritual object from the Xuanmen, capable of absorbing negative and ominous energy. Although the materials needed are simple, just a cup of clear water and three red dates, the process is very intricate. Ning Senior must determine the position and timing, and it involves many subtle and inexplicable elements."

To be honest, when Lichuanhe first realized Ning Yuan was using the lotus cup, he was somewhat surprised but not overly concerned. The lotus cup, while magical, had different effects depending on who used it. If Gufenglin used it, there would be no effect at all.

Lichuanhe thought that even if Ning Yuan used the lotus cup, it would take at least three to five days to see any effect. During this time, many variables could occur, and if someone accidentally bumped the cup, there would be no effect at all.

However, he never expected that Ning Yuan’s lotus cup would show results in such a short time, just four hours. After a brief walk, they returned to witness the miracle.

Lichuanhe no longer dared to underestimate Ning Yuan and personally explained to ensure that Jiang Shihao and Jiang Shiping did not overlook his presence.

Lichuanhe’s explanation, however, only piqued Jiang Shihao’s curiosity further. He hurriedly approached Ning Yuan and asked politely, "Mr. Ning, is this some kind of magical technique?"

Jiang Shihao had only heard of Xuanmen techniques occasionally and never really believed in them. But now, there was no other explanation for what he had seen.

Ning Yuan chuckled and said, "It’s not really a technique, just a small trick. So-called Xuanmen secrets are not that magical; they are just natural laws."

After saying this, Ning Yuan didn’t want to elaborate further. He waved his hand and said, "Mr. Jiang, you don’t need to see me off. I’ll take my leave. If you want, you can leave the cup on the fish tank for another day. If it bothers you, you can throw it away. The effect will last for a year without any problem."

Jiang Shihao nodded eagerly and said politely, "Then we’ll need to trouble you again after a year."

"Ha ha, we’ll see. As for feng shui and destiny, nothing is constant. A year is already quite good. Greed is against the will of heaven," Ning Yuan said with a faint smile, then walked towards the door.

Jiang Shihao, Jiang Shiping, and Lichuanhe, who was somewhat unwilling, saw Ning Yuan off to the door. They watched as Ning Yuan and Gufenglin got into the car and drove away, still staring until the car was out of sight before turning back to the first-floor hall.

Once inside the hall, Jiang Shihao called over the female employee who had brought Ning Yuan the items and asked, "Did anyone touch the cup or the fish tank? When did the water change color?"

"No one touched it," the employee hurriedly shook her head. "As for the water, we didn’t notice it at first, but it gradually turned darker. We thought it was just the red dates, so we didn’t pay much attention."

Jiang Shihao asked a few more questions, then waved the employee away, unable to resist sighing, "Truly amazing."

Lichuanhe had initially wanted to show off a bit to diminish the impact of Ning Yuan’s performance, but seeing Jiang Shihao’s reaction, he didn’t want to embarrass himself. He said a few words to Jiang Shiping and then left.

As for Jiang Shihao, he sighed in the group’s building, but let’s talk about the Qin family in Shangjiang City, who were on par with the Jiang family. They were in a state of chaos because the third son, Qin Lang, had suddenly gone mad.

To say he had suddenly gone mad was a bit inaccurate; it was more like he was overwhelmed with joy. Since returning from the restaurant at noon, Qin Lang had been laughing uncontrollably, his entire body convulsing. For the entire afternoon, the Qin family was bustling with activity, with countless famous doctors from Shangjiang City coming and going, but none could help, causing great anxiety in the Qin family.

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