Chapter 238: Major Feng Shui Reading

Shui Miao arrived at Uncle Wang’s house accompanied by a large crowd.

Uncle Wang was in his fifties. Because his daughter was attending university in Zhonghai City, the elderly couple rented a two-bedroom apartment. They sold vegetables at the market while taking care of their daughter. However, their daughter kept falling ill frequently. They visited hospitals but found no medical explanation, and even consulted spiritual mediums, but nothing worked. Today, hearing that Shui Miao was an expert in Feng Shui, they decided to give it a try. Uncle Wang had assumed he wouldn’t get a chance to see Shui Miao since so many people had come, but to his surprise, Shui Miao approached him directly and visited his home first.

As soon as Shui Miao entered the house, he sensed something was wrong with the energy inside—it was heavily filled with yin energy.

Aunt Wang was cooking. The couple had spent most of their savings on their daughter’s medical treatments, and life had become increasingly difficult.

Suddenly seeing her husband bringing a large group of people home, Aunt Wang was shocked.

Shui Miao’s spiritual awareness detected a naked girl in the bedroom, possessed by two demonic spirits. He also sensed a significant missing corner on the outside wall of the house. A missing corner equated to a broken face, allowing negative energy to seep in—an ominous sign of great misfortune.

“Go open the door and dress your daughter,” Shui Miao ordered Aunt Wang directly.

It wasn’t that Shui Miao was being rude, but he was upset that Aunt Wang, living in the same house, was unaware that her daughter was being possessed.

Aunt Wang was taken aback, saying she had just come out of her daughter’s room and that her daughter was fully clothed and asleep. She couldn’t understand why this young man would say something so strange.

Uncle Wang, having witnessed Shui Miao’s abilities before, quickly urged Aunt Wang to check the room.

However, when Aunt Wang tried to open the door several times, it wouldn’t budge.

Sighing, Shui Miao decided to take action himself. He grabbed a towel, tied it around his head to cover his eyes, and approached the door. He channeled his spiritual energy, dispelling the demonic aura and opening the door. To Aunt Wang’s horror, she saw her daughter lying completely naked on the bed. She immediately asked her husband to block the crowd from seeing. Shui Miao approached the bed, grabbed the girl’s crown, pulled once, then switched hands and pulled again. The girl suddenly regained consciousness. Without paying attention to her, Shui Miao dragged the two demonic spirits out of the room, summoned ghostly flames, and burned their souls in front of everyone.

Shui Miao, with his spiritual perception, could sense everything without needing to see, which is why he could move freely even with his eyes covered.

There were also a few other malevolent spirits lurking in the house, watching the scene unfold. Seeing Shui Miao effortlessly destroy the spirits, they fled in terror.

Shui Miao then advised Uncle Wang to place a small piece of the Taishan Stone Tablet in the missing corner to seal it. This method was known as the “Spirit Stone House Stabilization Technique.” He also suggested purchasing some traditional herbs to help restore their daughter’s health, advising her to get more sunlight and avoid drafts. He warned that it would take 49 days for her seven orifices to fully recover, during which time evil spirits could still possess her. After recovery, she should wear protective talismans to prevent future attacks.

After finishing his instructions, Shui Miao prepared to leave, but Uncle Wang hurriedly offered him 500 yuan.

Shui Miao didn’t reach out to take the money. Looking at Uncle Wang’s worn, wrinkled hands, he sighed. Deciding to do a complete act of kindness and see it through to the end, he used his spiritual energy to seal the girl’s seven orifices, saving the family another expense.

Shui Miao left without taking a single penny and proceeded to the next house.

This next house belonged to a mother with a leg disability and her seven- or eight-year-old daughter. The girl had been frequently ill, and conventional treatments had failed, so they had called upon Shui Miao to check for any supernatural causes.

Upon arriving at their metal-roofed shack, Shui Miao immediately spotted the spirit of a middle-aged man sitting inside. He had a thick beard and looked extremely fierce.

Shui Miao directly asked, “Who are you, and why are you disturbing this family?”

The man glanced at Shui Miao, and seeing him as just a young man, stood up and shouted, “What’s it to you? I do as I please. If you’re here on their behalf, tell them to prepare a feast and burn some paper money for me. I’ll leave after I eat.”

The man was extremely aggressive and unreasonable.

Shui Miao calmly asked, “I suppose you must have been a beast in life, preying on such a poor family like this?”

Angry at the insult, the evil spirit lunged at Shui Miao.

But Shui Miao suddenly reached out and grabbed him. “Tell me, why are you harming them?”

“Stupid brat, can’t I just be broke!?” the evil spirit shouted arrogantly.

“Go to hell…”

Shui Miao cursed and summoned ghostly flames to burn the spirit.

The spirit was quite strong, and it took over ten seconds of intense burning before his soul was completely destroyed.

The crowd watched in silence as they saw a flaming figure struggling in Shui Miao’s hands.

After eliminating the spirit, Shui Miao used his spiritual energy to seal the girl’s seven orifices and secretly healed the mother’s leg injury.

Shui Miao once again accepted no payment.

After leaving, he visited several other homes, and each time, the problem was caused by evil spirits.

Shui Miao showed no mercy, burning the souls of every evil spirit he encountered. This sent a wave of fear through the wandering spirits, making them too terrified to harm others.

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Using his spiritual awareness, Shui Miao prioritized urgent cases first, and once those were resolved, he moved on to less pressing matters—such as relationship consultations, fortune-telling, business openings, house renovations, or even requests for promotions and wealth.

Shui Miao didn’t understand relationships well, but he could sense that few were truly in love. Most were driven by lust or greed—men wanting women for their wealth, women wanting men for their looks or social status. Shui Miao refused all such cases outright.

As for fortune-telling, Shui Miao wasn’t an expert, but he knew that positive energy could change one’s fate. Combined with optimism, hard work, and a proactive mindset, life would naturally improve. He ignored those seeking comfort or hoping for easy riches without effort.

For house renovations and business openings, he provided expert guidance, correcting flaws using the Five Elements theory.

Finally, a few government officials sought his help for promotions and wealth. Shui Miao directly told them that those who only sought power and money without serving the people would, in their next life, be reborn as animals—dogs, pigs, or cows. The more corrupt and evil they were, the more times they would be reborn into suffering, enduring repeated slaughter and torment. This was the law of karma—good and evil always received their due. After hearing this, the officials were deeply shaken, their faces pale, and they began to rethink their life goals.

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Finally, things slowed down. Shui Miao returned to the alley and saw police cars there. The old man was already dead, likely having gone to the Celestial Realm to report to the head of the Yuxu Sect, only to have his soul destroyed. The police had shot a large rat in the sewer and discovered a large quantity of expensive medicinal herbs.

Lei Zhen, his wrist bandaged, avoided Shui Miao’s gaze when he saw him again.

He was still somewhat resentful.

But Shui Miao wasn’t worried. Now that his Yin eye was open, he would eventually see the truth.

Shui Miao gathered Xiao Hong and the others to choose a house.

Wei Sheng, the circus owner, had committed murder. Once he turned himself in, the circus would be shut down, and he would face execution. His fortune, if not used to help others, would be confiscated, likely ending up in the hands of corrupt officials. Therefore, to help the innocent and unfortunate girls and the struggling migrant workers, Shui Miao decided to use Wei Sheng’s money to buy a building and distribute the apartments.

The quality of a home’s Feng Shui is closely related to the residents’ fortune. Good Feng Shui generates auspicious energy, creating a peaceful and comfortable living environment. A good environment brings joy, which in turn energizes people, enhancing their careers and attracting wealth.

Therefore, choosing the right house was especially important for Xiao Hong and the others.

The houses in this area were somewhat expensive.

Considering that Wei Sheng had relatives who would inherit his estate, Shui Miao had the black snake demon possess Wei Sheng’s body and sold the villa for five million yuan—far below its market value. He withdrew all the cash from Wei Sheng’s bank accounts, totaling over 16 million yuan, which he handed over to Shui Miao. Since the circus land was rented, Shui Miao had the black snake demon possess Wei Sheng’s body again and wait at the circus for his return.

Then, carrying a large sum of cash, Shui Miao and the group traveled over ten miles to a newly developed residential area. First, he examined the property. The community was built along a river with convenient transportation, though somewhat distant from the city center. The environment was excellent with good greenery, but that alone didn’t guarantee good Feng Shui.

A good Feng Shui location must consider soil quality, water quality, and the earth’s energy veins.

Soil quality can be determined by color and texture.

Good soil has a dark, brownish hue with a fresh scent. If the soil maintains this quality even when dug deeper, it indicates fertile land. Such land contains abundant life energy, making it ideal for growing crops, building houses, or establishing graves.

In contrast, pale white or dull yellow soil indicates poor fertility.

Shui Miao scooped up a handful of soil by the riverbank. It smelled fresh, had moderate moisture, and a soft texture, unlike the foul odors of landfills. With his spiritual perception, he confirmed that the entire area was developed from fertile farmland—clean and pollution-free, with good soil quality.

Water represents wealth, vitality, and the source of life.

Good water quality is essential—clear, sweet, refreshing to smell, and pleasant to drink.

Shui Miao scooped up some river water and tasted it. It was only average—medium quality. Yet, in a big city, even medium-quality water was quite acceptable.

Next came the earth’s energy veins.

Deep underground, energy flows through these veins, carrying both spiritual and negative energies. Strong negative energy indicates a bad vein, while weak negativity and strong spiritual energy indicate a good one. The quality of this energy directly affects the soil, which in turn affects the air and water. Water quality also influences the energy veins. These three elements—energy veins, soil, and water—form the foundation of good Feng Shui.

Additionally, terrain matters. In flat areas, a gentle water flow that retains wind and energy indicates a good location.

In mountainous regions, determining good Feng Shui is more complex, but the principles remain the same—retaining wind and energy, fertile soil, vibrant water sources, and strong spiritual energy with minimal negativity.

Thus, true Feng Shui treasures are rare to find.

Modern Feng Shui masters often classify land into Yin, Yang, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth categories. For example, Yin land is suitable for burial, while Water land is ideal for schools, as water enhances spiritual energy, increasing the likelihood of producing talented individuals.

Examining the energy veins with his spiritual perception, Shui Miao determined this area was quite suitable and decided to buy a house here.

A residential community might have dozens or even hundreds of buildings.

The construction of so many buildings inevitably alters the airflow, concentrating the spiritual energy in a specific point. The house that retains the wind and energy the best is the one with the best Feng Shui. Observant buyers can identify this from the model display at the sales office. However, light also plays a crucial role—adequate sunlight is essential, but too much can create “light sha” (harmful light energy). Therefore, higher floors aren’t always better. Many prefer mid-level floors, believing they offer a better view, but they overlook three key points: first, high floors disconnect from earth energy, making the third floor—the ideal floor—the best for connecting with both earth and yang energy. Second, excessive exposure causes light sha. Third, isolated high-rise buildings can affect mental well-being. While commercial buildings benefit from height, residential high-rises can cause anxiety over time, making people reluctant to go near balconies.

Shui Miao arrived at the sales office and immediately set his sights on Building 16.