The Audi car made a few turns and drove into a high-end residential area. This was a compound for officials, where only retired officials or current leaders could live.
In front of a three-story villa, a middle-aged man stood, his face stern, his gaze fixed on the distant road corner. This man was the county magistrate, Hao Jianguo.
As the county magistrate, Hao Jianguo originally scoffed at feng shui and supernatural beliefs. The last time his secretary brought him a talisman, he criticized the secretary for a while. However, the secretary was very insistent, saying that the talisman was drawn by a high master and that it also represented the loyalty of a subordinate. As a leader, one not only had to understand the intentions of superiors but also appropriately take care of the emotions of subordinates. In the end, Hao Jianguo still pasted the talisman on the top of his door.
Strangely enough, since the talisman was pasted, his daughter really stopped having nightmares. If it were a coincidence, it would be too coincidental. Moreover, the incident last night, where the chandelier fell and the talisman broke, cast a shadow over his heart, leading to his decision to call the secretary and request a meeting with the high master.
The Audi car soon stopped in front of Hao Jianguo. Secretary Wang hurriedly got out of the car, followed by Qin Yu. Hao Jianguo glanced at Qin Yu and then continued to look into the car. The secretary had told him on the phone that the high master was coming with him. In his eyes, a high master should be an elderly person with a sage-like appearance. He didn't think Qin Yu could be the high master, assuming he was just a relative or a disciple.
Seeing that his leader's gaze was still on the car, Secretary Wang's face turned slightly red, and he introduced Qin Yu to the county magistrate:
"Magistrate, this is Master Qin."
Actually, it was his fault. To get the magistrate to accept the talisman, he only mentioned Qin Yu's ability to resolve the wind-sand evil, but didn't mention his age. After all, Qin Yu was too young to be considered a high master.
"Ah, Master Qin, hello!"
Hao Jianguo, being the county magistrate, was quick to recover from his surprise and shook Qin Yu's hands sincerely:
"Master Qin, I'm really sorry to trouble you."
"Magistrate, you're too kind."
Qin Yu shook hands with Hao Jianguo neither humbly nor arrogantly. Feng shui masters often dealt with high-ranking officials. An ancient saying described them as: "Learning the art of slaying dragons, selling it to the imperial family."
Whether in ancient or modern times, feng shui masters were always welcome guests among the elite. For example, in the feng shui industry, there was a saying: "Three years to find the dragon, ten years to pinpoint the acupoint."
This not only highlighted the difficulty of finding a dragon vein but also indicated the long time required. A feng shui master would spend years searching for a dragon vein, which ordinary families couldn't afford. Only wealthy families had the financial means to support such a long-term search.
Qin Yu's demeanor and actions made Hao Jianguo's eyes brighten. Regardless of his age, his composure and steadiness far exceeded that of ordinary young people. As a county magistrate, he had accumulated a lot of authority over the years, and even young people in his family were always nervous around him.
Standing in front of the door was not a good idea, especially in such a compound for officials, where any movement at the magistrate's house would attract many people's attention. Hao Jianguo led everyone inside to talk.
"Wait a moment..."
As Qin Yu stepped over the threshold, he suddenly called out.
"Xiao Yu, did you find something?" his uncle asked from behind.
Qin Yu's gaze was fixed on the top of the door, his brows furrowed. After a moment of deep thought, his expression became serious, and he said:
"It's hard to say for now. Let's go inside and take a look."
Everyone filed in. Since the magistrate's wife was unwell and this matter was not something to be known by outsiders, Hao Jianguo had sent the maid home early, so no one was there to greet them.
"Master Qin, did you find something just now?"
After entering the house, Hao Jianguo asked.
"There are some clues, but it's hard to say for now. I need to take a closer look."
Qin Yu indeed found something and had a hypothesis, but he wasn't sure yet. He began to inspect the surroundings, while Hao Jianguo and the others looked at each other in confusion.
They moved from the first floor to the second floor, which had only three rooms: the magistrate's bedroom, his daughter's bedroom, and a study. Standing at the staircase, Qin Yu asked Hao Jianguo:
"Magistrate, is your daughter resting in her room now?"
"Yes, since the last incident, my daughter has been resting at home. Master Qin, do you want to go into her room to take a look?"
"No need. I just want to ask the magistrate to check if there are silver-black spots on your daughter's back."
"Oh, Master Qin, please wait a moment. I'll go and check."
Hao Jianguo's daughter was already a middle school student, so it was inappropriate for Qin Yu and the others to enter her room. They waited outside. Soon, Hao Jianguo came out of the room with a shocked expression, looked at Qin Yu, and said deeply:
"Master Qin, you are truly amazing. My daughter indeed has silver-black spots on her back. What does this mean?"
Hao Jianguo was truly astonished. He didn't even know about the spots on his daughter's back, yet Qin Yu could tell just by walking around the house. It was truly incredible.
"These are called sand spots."
"Sand spots?"
The other three looked puzzled, so Qin Yu explained: "In feng shui, there are five elements: dragon, acupoint, sand, water, and direction. Sand refers to the mountains near the dragon and acupoint. In ancient times, geomancers used sand to demonstrate the terrain on a sand tray, hence the term 'sand' for the mountains near the dragon and acupoint."
"But what does this have to do with the spots on my daughter's body?"
"The spots on your daughter's body, which are silver-black and circular, are called sand spots in feng shui. Sand spots are also known as grave poison, which occurs when an ancestor's grave is damaged, turning it into a malevolent sand formation. When I entered the house, I sensed ancestral qi around the door beam, indicating that the ancestors are restless and warning the descendants."
"Ancestral grave? Ancestral qi?"
The others walked to the door beam but felt nothing different. Seeing their actions, Qin Yu smiled and said:
"Ordinary people can't sense ancestral qi. Only those who understand this field can feel it, and not every feng shui master can see it."
Qin Yu didn't elaborate, but if it weren't for the Zhuge Nei Jing, which included a section on sensing qi, he might not have noticed it. Ancestral qi itself is neutral, like the qi formed by malicious energy fields. During festivals, we often worship our ancestors with good wine and food, and at that time, every household has ancestral qi around the door, indicating that the ancestors are enjoying the offerings of their descendants.
"If an ancestral grave is damaged, the feng shui will change. Minor issues can lead to misfortune, while major issues can result in family destruction. Especially if a feng shui treasure site is damaged, the consequences can be unimaginable. The universe always seeks balance. If you occupy a feng shui treasure site to bring wealth and prosperity to your family, once it is damaged, it will turn from good to bad, with immediate effects."
Qin Yu's words were not meant to scare. Historically, many families enjoyed prosperity and wealth because of feng shui, but once their ancestral graves were damaged, their decline was rapid and shocking.
Hao Jianguo's face turned fearful. He no longer doubted Qin Yu's words. The ability to know about the sand spots on his daughter's body just by walking around the house was not something an ordinary charlatan could do. At this moment, in his eyes, Qin Yu was truly a high master.
"Master Qin, what should we do?"
At this moment, Hao Jianguo changed his address from "Master Qin" to "Grandmaster Qin."
"The most urgent task now is to find the damaged ancestral grave and then find a solution based on the situation."
"But my family has many ancestral graves, and they are scattered. It's not easy to find the problematic one in a short time."
Hao Jianguo looked puzzled. The Hao family was a large clan, and after many generations, they had countless ancestral graves. It would be difficult to quickly find the problematic one.
"It's not that complicated. Since you are of the same lineage, you can ask your relatives. If someone in your family is experiencing similar issues, it's likely that the common ancestral grave is the problem. This method can narrow down the search."
Hao Jianguo nodded. If that was the case, it would indeed narrow down the search. He didn't hesitate and took out his phone to call his relatives. Soon, he had an answer.
"Grandmaster Qin, I asked around, and the other families in the Hao clan are all normal, with no unusual incidents."
"In that case, the problem lies with the ancestral grave of your lineage."
Qin Yu said confidently. Since the other families in the Hao clan had no issues, the problematic grave must be in Hao Jianguo's lineage. This narrowed down the search, and the most likely candidate was Hao Jianguo's grandfather's grave.
"My grandfather is buried in Tongbo Mountain."
Hao Jianguo's words made Qin Yu think. Tongbo Mountain was the largest mountain in the county, with many peaks. Qin Yu's aunt used to live in Tongbo Mountain, and he remembered that the area was remote, surrounded by cliffs and steep, winding roads, with many wild animals.
"Let's do this. I'll make some arrangements, and we'll go to Tongbo Mountain tomorrow. Grandmaster Qin, does that sound good?"
As the county magistrate, Hao Jianguo was busy with official duties and couldn't leave hastily. Qin Yu also needed to prepare some things. They agreed to set out the next day, and Hao Jianguo personally saw them out of the compound.
"Xiao Yu, you really impressed me. You can even see sand spots."
In the Audi car, only Qin Yu and his uncle were present. His uncle praised him openly.
"Hehe, it's all thanks to the Taoist who taught me."
Qin Yu laughed. Since the Taoist was already dead, he could attribute everything to him. Besides, it would also enhance the Taoist's reputation, and he wouldn't blame him from the grave.