When Shui Miao was about to leave, he secretly infused a stream of spiritual energy into Liu Honghu, saving his life.
Though Chu Qiaoling appeared carefree on the surface, Shui Miao knew her indifference was only an act. If he left, she would definitely rush back to take care of Liu Honghu.
Some women are simply kind and virtuous by nature.
It’s just a pity that some men, blessed with happiness, fail to appreciate it and don’t know how to cherish what they have.
Life is short, just a few decades—why not walk through it peacefully without leaving regrets?
As Shui Miao pondered these thoughts, he was unaware that many people in this world simply don’t care about such principles. They only indulge in pleasures of wine, women, wealth, and vanity.
Arriving downstairs from Chu Qiaoling’s apartment, Shui Miao paused. “Which floor are you on?”
“Why? Fourth floor,” Chu Qiaoling replied, slightly puzzled.
“I see,” Shui Miao nodded. “Your daughter is already asleep, so I won’t go up and disturb her. The structure of your home isn’t too problematic, except that the bathroom door in the master bedroom directly faces the bed. The air in the bathroom is very impure, and since your two children are often left unattended, the bathroom becomes unhygienic. Over time, the energy of your home deteriorates, which in turn affects the people living there. Therefore, the fact that your husband seeks other women is somewhat related to the feng shui of your home. Of course, it’s also related to you constantly running around for business and neglecting him. Feng shui can only change external issues—human hearts are the root. Life isn’t just about getting by; it’s about understanding and insight. Well, I’ve already used my powers to rearrange the furniture slightly. Just clean the house and avoid moving things around carelessly. There’s nothing else. You should go back and check on your husband.”
After saying all this, Shui Miao turned to leave.
Chu Qiaoling quickly grabbed his arm. “Are you saying you’ve already changed the feng shui of my home?”
“You’ll know once you go upstairs.”
Shui Miao smiled slightly and walked away. “Also, you’re a good person. I won’t charge you. I’ve done all I can help you with. Take some time to think calmly.”
Chu Qiaoling, hearing this, hurried upstairs. As soon as she opened the door, she was greeted by a breath of refreshingly clean air. Looking around, the house was brightly lit, and all the furniture had been rearranged. The new layout felt comfortable and cozy from any angle.
The master bedroom was now spotless. The toilet flushed continuously, carrying away unpleasant odors and releasing a fresh, clean mist that made the atmosphere feel invigorating and uplifting.
“Amazing! This is incredible!!”
Excitedly, Chu Qiaoling ran into her daughter’s room. Previously messy, it now felt warm and inviting. The stuffed animals and toys were arranged beautifully, and the children were sleeping soundly.
Filled with emotion, Chu Qiaoling rushed downstairs. Seeing Liu Honghu had arrived, she grabbed his hand and hurried toward the car. “Quick, come with me and thank our great benefactor!”
Liu Honghu’s body had recovered; without that spiritual energy, he wouldn’t have been able to stand today.
“Honey, I’m sorry. Have you forgiven me?” Liu Honghu was surprised that his wife wasn’t angry.
While walking, Chu Qiaoling replied quickly, “Your infidelity was also partly my fault. I was too focused on my work, neglecting you and our daughter. Starting today, I will be a good woman, a good wife, and a good mother. But if you betray me again under these circumstances, I will have no choice but to divorce you.”
“Honey!”
Liu Honghu suddenly knelt on the ground, emotionally vowing, “Honey, I’ve felt guilty all along. You’ve been so good to me. I, Liu Honghu, swear to heaven that from now on I will be a devoted husband and father. If I ever seek other women again, may I be struck down by lightning, may I…”
Chu Qiaoling covered his mouth with her hand, tears streaming down her face. “Don’t say any more. Let’s go thank him. Without his guidance, we wouldn’t have realized our own mistakes.”
“Okay!”
Though Liu Honghu didn’t fully understand, he knew his wife’s judgment was never wrong.
Shui Miao hadn’t gone far. Sensing their approach, he waited on the road.
Before they could speak, Shui Miao spoke first, “I’ve arranged a Feng Shui formation called the Nine Dragon Flowing Water Formation in your home. You have exactly nine faucets, which symbolize continuous flow and vibrant energy—this is a very auspicious arrangement. However, water can carry a boat or capsize it. Your two children must be properly cared for. Chu Jie, you are kind and virtuous. You shouldn’t be running around outside. Stay home and take care of the children. No amount of money can buy back their childhood. And you, Liu Honghu, must strive to become a capable man, a father your children can be proud of, not a man who only seeks pleasure. Well, our connection ends here. Take care of yourselves.”
To leave a deep impression and encourage them to mend their ways, Shui Miao summoned his spiritual energy, leapt high into the air, and vanished in an instant!
“A god! He really is a god!”
Chu Qiaoling and Liu Honghu were stunned.
Thanks to Shui Miao’s efforts, the couple indeed changed their minds. One decided to stay home and take care of the family, while the other resolved to work hard and achieve success.
※※※
Walking alone on the road, Shui Miao felt a deep sense of peace and contentment after doing a good deed.
This feeling was indescribably wonderful!
As he walked, Shui Miao thought naturally, “Why do I think so much? Isn’t it enough to use my abilities to help those in need? Who cares about any hidden plots? As long as I do what I believe is right, isn’t that enough? Why should I fear and suffer over unknown things?”
For some reason, every time he did something good, Shui Miao felt a sense of fulfillment.
“Perhaps, this is cultivation?”
Suddenly inspired, Shui Miao recalled some TV shows he had seen before—like Ji Gong the Living Buddha, Bodhidharma, and the compassionate Guanyin Bodhisattva. These great beings all practiced kindness, saved people, and delivered souls from suffering.
Perhaps true cultivation is the cultivation of the heart—the cultivation of compassion!
In this world, it’s easy to do evil, but extremely difficult to do good throughout one’s entire life.
Then Shui Miao thought of Buddhist cultivation. Buddhism teaches kindness and enlightens people—this is the greatest merit.
Of course, these are just the surface appearances.
The true essence lies in cultivating the heart through good deeds—cultivating the heart is the real path of cultivation!
Inspiration surged in Shui Miao’s mind, elevating his thoughts. He realized that Daoist techniques are external things. To attain them may be easy or difficult, but in the end, what one truly gains is a compassionate heart. It’s like the saying: before doing anything, one must first learn to be a good person. Only by first understanding how to be a good person can one do the right things. Those who don’t understand how to be good people will resort to any means to achieve their goals, eventually losing themselves and wasting a lifetime of cultivation.
People come into this world to cultivate.
Only by understanding the true meaning of life can one transcend oneself and escape the cycle of reincarnation.
If one remains deluded, acts recklessly, and commits countless sins, one must endure the torment of the eighteen levels of hell, then be reborn again to atone, repeating this cycle endlessly—how painful indeed!
Therefore, there is only one path forward: to cultivate inner goodness and strive for ultimate compassion.
Returning to the shop, Shui Miao sat cross-legged inside, calmed his mind, and spread his consciousness in all directions, sensing the thoughts of all beings and relieving their suffering. Having found his future path of cultivation, he felt serene, as if completely merged with nature.
Lin Xue and Chu Miaoyi, unable to find Shui Miao and realizing it was too late, both returned home.
※※※
Just past midnight,
In the southeastern part of Huanghai City, at Huanghai University of Technology in Jingdong District, a chilling scream from a female student suddenly shattered the quiet of the night!
Because of the hot weather, the large iron gate at the entrance of the female dormitory had been locked tightly by Auntie Feng with a chain. Therefore, the doors of the dorm rooms upstairs were all left open to allow a breeze to cool the rooms, which lacked air conditioning. However, the girl’s scream immediately woke many people.
As cries followed, lights flickered on in many dorm rooms.
Many drowsy girls gathered at the door of one dormitory.
“A ghost!”
Someone suddenly shouted, and like a spark igniting a forest, a chorus of ear-piercing screams erupted, shaking the entire building awake, everyone filled with fear and anxiety.
“Quick, hold her down! Get a rope—no, no! Use a towel to block her mouth so she doesn’t bite off her tongue. Hurry…”
“Oh no! She’s so strong! I can’t hold her anymore!”
“Those at the door, why aren’t you coming in to help? Do you want to watch your classmate die?”
“I, I’ll call the police…”
Inside the dormitory, chaos reigned.
On a table lay a piece of paper covered with pinyin characters arranged in a circle around the edges. In the center of the paper was a drop of blood. On the floor lay a shattered plate—yes, a plate, with bloodstains still visible on its edge.
It was room seven in the freshman girls’ dormitory.
Before leaving, Shui Miao secretly transferred a stream of spiritual energy into Liu Honghu, saving his life.
Although Chu Qiaoling appeared carefree on the surface, Shui Miao knew her indifference was just an act. If he left, she would definitely rush back to take care of Liu Honghu.
Some women are just this virtuous and kind-hearted.
It’s a pity that some men, blessed without even knowing it, fail to cherish what they have.
Life lasts only a few decades—why leave regrets behind when you can live it fully?
Such were Shui Miao’s thoughts, though he was unaware that many people in this world couldn’t care less about such principles, obsessed only with wine, women, wealth, and power.
Arriving at the building where Chu Qiaoling lived, Shui Miao came to a halt. “Which floor is your apartment on?”
“What’s wrong? It’s on the fourth floor,” Chu Qiaoling replied, slightly puzzled.
“Understood,” Shui Miao nodded. “Your daughter is already asleep, so I won’t go up and disturb her. The issue with your apartment isn’t too serious—it’s just that the bathroom door in the master bedroom faces the bed. The energy in the bathroom is very impure, and with your two children lacking proper care, the bathroom has become quite unclean. Over time, the energy in your home has deteriorated, gradually affecting the people living there. So, your husband’s unfaithfulness is somewhat related to the feng shui of your home. Of course, it’s also connected to your constant focus on work and neglect of him. Feng shui can only alter external issues; the heart is what truly matters. Life isn’t just about getting by—it requires deeper understanding. Anyway, I’ve used my abilities to rearrange the furnishings in your home. All you need to do is keep the place clean and avoid moving things around randomly. That’s all. You should go back and check on your husband now.”
After saying all this, Shui Miao turned to leave.
Chu Qiaoling quickly grabbed his arm. “Are you saying you’ve already adjusted the feng shui of my home?”
“Why not go up and see for yourself?”
Shui Miao smiled faintly and walked away. “Also, you’re a good person, so I won’t charge you. This is all I can do to help. Take some time to calm down and reflect.”
“…”
Hearing this, Chu Qiaoling hurried upstairs. As soon as she opened the door, she was greeted by an incredibly fresh atmosphere. The apartment was brightly lit, and all the furniture had been rearranged. No matter where she stood, the new layout felt comfortable, harmonious, and warmly inviting.
The master bedroom was now spotlessly clean. The toilet was flushing, its flowing water not only eliminating any unpleasant odors but also releasing a refreshing mist that lifted her spirits and filled her with joy.
“This is amazing! Truly incredible!”
Overjoyed, Chu Qiaoling rushed to her daughter’s room. The once messy room now felt exceptionally cozy—dolls and toys were arranged with care, and the children were sleeping soundly.
Her heart swelling with emotion, Chu Qiaoling ran back downstairs. Seeing that her husband had already arrived, she grabbed Liu Honghu’s hand and pulled him toward their car. “Quick, come with me to thank our benefactor!”
Liu Honghu had already recovered. Without that infusion of spiritual energy, he wouldn’t have been able to stand today.
“Honey, I’m sorry. Have you forgiven me?” Liu Honghu was surprised that his wife wasn’t angry.
As they hurried along, Chu Qiaoling replied swiftly, “Your unfaithfulness is partly my fault. I was too focused on work and neglected you and our daughter. Starting today, I’ll strive to be a better woman, a better wife, and a better mother. But if you betray me again under these circumstances, divorce will be the only option.”
“Honey!”
Liu Honghu suddenly dropped to his knees and swore fervently, “Darling, I’ve been filled with guilt. You’ve been so good to me. I, Liu Honghu, swear to heaven that from now on, I will wholeheartedly be a good husband and father. If I ever stray again, may I be struck by lightning, may I—”
Chu Qiaoling covered his mouth, tears streaming down her face. “Stop, don’t say anymore. Come with me to thank him. If not for his guidance, neither of us would have come to our senses.”
“Alright!”
Though Liu Honghu didn’t fully understand the situation, he trusted his wife’s judgment.
Shui Miao hadn’t gone far. Sensing Chu Qiaoling and her husband approaching, he waited for them on the road.
Before they could utter a word, Shui Miao spoke, “The arrangement I devised in your home is known as the ‘Nine Dragons Living Water Formation.’ Your home happens to have exactly nine water faucets—no more, no less. The gentle flow of water brings vitality and energy, making it an exceptionally auspicious setup. However, remember, water can both carry a boat and capsize it. Your two children require proper care. Sister Chu, you are kind and virtuous—you shouldn’t be running around outside. Focus on raising your children at home. No amount of money can buy back a childhood. As for you, Liu Honghu, strive to become a man of substance, a father your children can be proud of, not a beast obsessed with pleasure. Our connection ends here. Take care.”
To leave a lasting impression and encourage them to live well, Shui Miao channeled his immortal power, leaped into the air, and vanished instantly.
“A deity! He really is a deity!”
“…”
Chu Qiaoling and Liu Honghu were utterly stunned.
Thanks to Shui Miao’s earnest efforts, the two indeed changed their ways—one decided to focus on being a good wife and mother, while the other resolved to work hard and make something of himself.
※※※
Walking alone on the road, Shui Miao felt particularly at ease and content after doing a good deed.
This feeling was incredibly wonderful!
It occurred to him naturally: Why overthink things? Wasn’t it enough to use his abilities to help those in need? Regardless of any schemes, as long as he did what he believed was right, wasn’t that sufficient? Why fear, suffer, or torment himself over unknown matters?
For some reason, he always felt he gained greatly every time he did a good deed.
“Perhaps this is what cultivation is truly about?”
A strange thought crossed Shui Miao’s mind, sparking inspiration. He recalled TV shows he’d seen, like those about Ji Gong, the Living Buddha, Bodhidharma, and the compassionate Guanyin Bodhisattva. Weren’t these great saints all guided by kindness, saving and delivering all beings?
Perhaps true cultivation was about refining the heart—cultivating a heart of great goodness!
In this world, doing evil is easy, but maintaining a lifetime of goodness is exceedingly difficult.
Shui Miao then thought of Buddhist practice. Buddhism emphasizes kindness and educating people, which is true great merit.
Of course, these are only surface aspects.
The true essence lies in refining the heart through acts of goodness. Cultivating the heart is genuine cultivation!
With ideas flowing like a spring, Shui Miao’s understanding ascended to another level. He realized that mystical arts were external. Attaining them could be easy or hard, but in the end, what truly mattered was nurturing a kind heart. This was similar to the principle of becoming a good person before accomplishing great deeds. Kindness was like being a person—only by understanding how to be a good person could one do the right things. Those who failed to understand this, resorting to any means to achieve their goals, would ultimately lose themselves. A lifetime of cultivation could be wasted in an instant.
People come into this world to cultivate.
Only by understanding the true meaning of life can one break through the self and avoid the suffering of samsara.
Those who remain deluded, acting recklessly and committing sins, must endure the torments of the eighteen layers of hell, repeatedly cycling through rebirth to atone. How bitter is that?!
Thus, there is only one path: wholeheartedly cultivate goodness, with great goodness as the ultimate goal.
Returning to his shop, Shui Miao sat cross-legged on the floor, calming his mind and spreading his consciousness in all directions, sensing the thoughts of all beings and alleviating their suffering. Having found his direction for future cultivation, he became as tranquil as water, seemingly merging completely with nature.
Lin Xue and Chu Miaoyi, unable to find Shui Miao and with the night growing late, had both returned home.
※※※
Just past midnight
Southeastern Huanghai City, on the campus of Huanghai University of Technology in Jingdong District, a blood-curdling scream suddenly shattered the silence of the night in a girls’ dormitory!
Because the weather was hot, the main iron gate of the girls’ dormitory had been securely locked with a chain by Auntie Feng. Thus, the doors of the upstairs dorm rooms were left open to let the night breeze cool the non-air-conditioned rooms. However, the girl’s scream instantly woke many people.
As cries followed, lights turned on in many rooms.
Drowsy girls gathered at the door of one dorm room, drawn by the noise.
“Ah! A ghost!”
Someone suddenly shouted, and like they’d taken stimulants, the group erupted into terrified screams, stirring awake the entire building. Fear and unease spread among everyone.
“Hold her down! Get a rope—no, no, use a towel to gag her, so she doesn’t bite off her tongue. Hurry…”
“Ah! She’s incredibly strong! I can’t hold her much longer!”
“You at the door, come in and help! Do you want to watch your classmate die?”
“I—I’ll call the police…”
The dorm room was in chaos…
On a table lay a piece of paper with pinyin written around the edges, forming a circle. In the center of the paper was a drop of blood, and on the floor lay a broken dish—yes, a dish, with blood on its edge.
This was Dorm 7, a freshman girls’ dormitory.
A few curious girls had gathered in the middle of the night to play with a Ouija board!
One girl, careless and on her period, hadn’t informed the others. As they played, she suddenly rolled her eyes back, lost consciousness, and began frantically choking another girl. A strange, elderly voice emerged from her mouth, repeatedly saying, “Come join me, come join me…”
Fortunately, they had taken precautions and managed to pin her down on the bed together.
But to everyone’s horror, the girl who had initiated the game also suddenly rolled her eyes back. After convulsing on the floor, her eyes turned completely white!
“Ah!”
Screams erupted one after another!
One girl, who had her period but didn’t tell anyone, suddenly rolled her eyes and lost consciousness. She then began to choke another girl’s neck, speaking in a strange, elderly voice, repeating over and over, “Come down and keep me company, come down and keep me company…”
Luckily, they had prepared for this, and together they managed to pin her down on the bed.
But what terrified everyone even more was that the girl who had led the game also suddenly rolled her eyes, began convulsing on the floor, and then her eyes turned completely white!
“Ahh!”
One scream after another echoed through the night!
Tai Sui Yellow Amulet Paper FuLu Taoist Love Talisman Traditional Chinese Spiritual Charm Attracting Love Protecting Marriage