I manifested the Shushan game

Chapter 309 Can typhoons be resolved with feng shui?
When Ma Yuan saw the so-called Taoist scripture in his hand, he could only think that he was about to collapse in an instant: "Master Li, this is meaningless, this is very meaningless. I want to see the Taoist scripture you wrote. Give me the Taoist scripture right away."

Master Li smiled and said, "Brother Ma, this is a Taoist scripture. Isn't 'Basic Feng Shui' a Taoist scripture? It's a Taoist scripture, and it's a newly compiled version."

"..." Ma Yuan was unable to refute these words and could only remind him, "Master Li, the leaders are now focusing on superstition, and there have been many reports about this. Are you asking me to take your feng shui book up there because you're afraid this matter can't be resolved?"

Master Li immediately feigned confusion: "Brother Ma, how is feng shui superstition? Haven't many experts said that feng shui is a science? In fact, it is science."

“We’ve gathered here to study science and explain feng shui scientifically. We believe in science, so why does Brother Ma always believe in unscientific claims?”

"Damn it..." When Ma Yuan heard these words again, he felt a lump in his throat and couldn't get it out. In the end, he could only say helplessly, "Master Li, I beg you, please? I know this move is very powerful, please don't use it on me again, okay?"

"Brother Ma, what did you say?" Master Li asked knowingly, looking completely bewildered and not understanding what he was talking about.

But the smile on his lips, which even AK couldn't suppress, had already betrayed his thoughts.

Ma Yuan felt helpless about this and could only subconsciously look at the book "Basic Feng Shui, Part 1" in his hand. When he saw the editor's name, he was stunned for a moment.

Chen Han (Da Xuan).

He naturally recognized the other party: the newly promoted young man in purple robes.

Only 24 years old.

When Master Li reported such a young name, he was puzzled. Since the association was established, when had such a young person in purple robes appeared?
But as he got to know him better, he discovered that this young man was truly extraordinary. He was already impressive just for his kung fu skills, and he also seemed to know some mysterious Taoist techniques, such as ancient methods.

Well, the other party is young and may not have a deep understanding of the Taoist scriptures, but the skills they have inherited are something that those purple-robed Taoist priests don't have now.

That was his initial belief.

He later discovered that many people in purple robes had jointly guaranteed the deal, and he knew that there must be something he hadn't thought of yet.

Later, he realized it was due to the other party's influence.

The Taoist sect wants to use the other party to increase its influence. The other party has a lot of popularity online, and Linhe County seems to want to be associated with the other party.

With official backing and the ability to enhance the influence of the Taoist sect, and with the president and many vice presidents jointly guaranteeing it, he wouldn't disagree and directly signed his name.

But now that he saw that the chief editor of this feng shui book was actually the head of the Chen family, he realized that things seemed to be a little more complicated than they appeared.

After all, which Taoist priest wouldn't want to have their name on such a book to increase their prestige?

The fact that the editor-in-chief is only the head of the Chen family speaks volumes: his abilities in this area far surpass those of the purple-robed Taoist priests, which is why he has won their complete respect.

Is this the real reason why those members of the Purple Robe Society jointly provided guarantees?
He couldn't help but curiously flip through the feng shui book, and then an even more incredulous expression appeared on his face.

Is this what feng shui books are like?
Ma Yuan even doubted that he had seen it wrong.

There are many books on Taoist feng shui, and he has read them. Many of the statements are very mysterious and even difficult to understand.

But this feng shui book gave him a straightforward and refreshing feeling.

For example, the water element in this basic layout.

The feng shui books he had read before described it like this: "A deep pool of water flows in front of the burial site, with no visible source or destination," or "When you arrive here, first look at the water mouth mountain, where the water mouth interlocks and the inner area is wide," and so on.

But this is how the feng shui book describes this basic water formation.

When the water element is in the Kan trigram (north direction), the source of the water should face north, which brings prosperity to the household. Conversely, if the water element is in the opposite direction, it will bring financial loss and trouble.

Geographical Note: Because my country's terrain is particularly high in the north and low in the south, with a flow characteristic, it is easy to create a pattern of winding and embracing water, like a jade belt. When arranging water features, the water should be arranged in a wave-like shape around buildings and facilities, on a flat surface. This is because it is conducive to the gathering of energy, air circulation, and a better environment, which can attract people and bring wealth.

Real-world context: Places with favorable water features often have convenient transportation, such as areas near natural water features like major rivers, lakes, and streams, which tend to have better economies, like the Yangtze River Delta.

"???" After reading the simple description of the water formation, Ma Yuan felt like his brain was exploding. He finally understood why Master Li could so matter-of-factly say that he believed in science.

No wonder the other party dared to bring up such basic feng shui even when so many people reported them for promoting superstition.

Now that you've seen this content, would you dare say it's not geographical science?

Many geography experts used to say that feng shui is actually just a geographical science, with a disdainful attitude, but you disdainfully combine feng shui with geography.

All they do is talk the talk.

Now look at these Taoist priests, they've put their words into action, combining feng shui and geographical science to create a basic feng shui book.

Good heavens! A group of Taoist priests who practice metaphysics, while claiming to believe in science, have actually used geography to prove that feng shui is indeed science.

Anyway, he was a bit confused, and he even felt that his superiors would be confused if they saw the book.

Then, he immediately started looking through it, and the more he looked, the more surprised he became. Moreover, he found that he could understand it completely. Even if he took it to a university and showed it to those bright but stupid college students, they would understand it.
This is the kind of feng shui book we should have in the new era.

Those old feng shui books were not only difficult to understand, but they also deliberately used metaphysics, almost turning themselves into feudal superstitions.

How easy and simple it is to understand now, and how can it be combined with geographical science? Who can say that this is not science?
This is what it means for religion to keep pace with the times, integrate into the development of the new era, and not become detached from social construction...

More importantly, this is the result of his supervision and guidance after he came to the Taoist Association...

Boss, I want to advance my career.

Master Li asked with a smile, "Brother Ma, tell me, is it scientific or not?"

“Yes, yes, yes…” Ma Yuan said “yes” three times in a row.

Master Li then asked with a smile, "Would it be alright to use this as a feng shui course book in a Taoist academy?"

“No problem, absolutely no problem,” he immediately reiterated.

Afterwards, he didn't forget the important matter and said, "Master Li, I'll go find the leaders right away. Don't worry, I guarantee I'll help you resolve those reports and the things online. I'm on your side."

After saying that, he hurriedly left the office.

Master Li watched him leave, a broad smile on his face, muttering to himself, "Believe in science!"

Ma Yuan arrived outside the building, got into the car, and immediately went to the leader's office to meet him.

Upon seeing him, the leader immediately asked, "Ma Yuan, how's the situation going? There are even more people reporting this now. Also, don't give me any advice like 'believe in science.' I need a solution now."

“Boss, you really have to believe in science. Look at this book, those Taoist priests have really written a new Taoist classic.” Ma Yuan immediately handed over the book on basic feng shui.

The leader took the book, and his brows furrowed when he saw the words "basic feng shui".

However, he did not lose his temper. Instead, he patiently opened the contents and took a look. Even he was surprised after reading the contents.

This feng shui is different from what he knew.

The key point is that this content is impeccable, and every single point in it proves one thing: Feng Shui = Geographical Science.

Once this point is made convincing, another question arises: if geographical science is science, then feng shui geography is not science?

Even if those Taoist priests gather to discuss feng shui, isn't that also a discussion of science?

Most importantly, feng shui books are also Taoist books. People say that exchanging and compiling Taoist scriptures is really not a problem at all.

This is... interesting.

Ma Yuan noticed his leader's surprise and subconsciously said, "Leader, this shows that we can use modern scientific methods to decipher some of the old mystical teachings, which is very significant."

"I know," the leader said almost instinctively, his expression clearly a little off, as if he were deep in thought.

Ma Yuan, unaware of this, continued, "The association intends to use this basic feng shui as a geographical science textbook for the Taoist Academy."

But the leader didn't answer his question at all, and it was unclear what he was thinking. Instead, he muttered to himself, "Those from outside are indeed no match for the locals. They only know how to make money and do dirty tricks behind people's backs."

"???" Ma Yuan was dumbfounded, not understanding what the leader was suddenly talking about.
Could it be that the matter being reported is...?

But he still knew to remain silent, not saying a word, waiting for the leader's next instructions.

After a moment, the leader suddenly asked, "Ma Yuan, since those Taoist priests compiled this book on scientific basic feng shui, were they the ones who repaired the Thunderfire Refining Gold Peak?"

When Ma Yuan heard this question, he could only reply, "Sir, I don't know the answer to that. Even if it were, wouldn't it be solved using scientific methods? Trust in science!"

When the leader saw that the other party was using the "believe in science" tactic again, he laughed and said, "I do believe in science, but may I ask if this kind of 'scientific' method can be used to deal with typhoons?"

"Huh???" Ma Yuan was stunned for a moment, his mind went blank, and he didn't understand what his leader meant at all, but then a telephone on his leader's desk rang.

Seeing that the phone was red, he hurried out.

It's inappropriate for the leader to be present when he answers this phone call.

He just didn't understand why his boss had suddenly brought up the typhoon. However, he also knew that his boss wouldn't talk nonsense.

Sometimes, what a leader says may be subconscious.

He simply took out his phone and searched, and he actually found information about the typhoon.

There was news about a typhoon today; another typhoon is approaching my country's coast. Could there be another storm?
Moreover, this isn't the first time.

He then checked the number of times my country had been affected by typhoons. The three provinces with the highest number of typhoons were 105, 106, and 135, respectively.

Because of typhoons, almost every one of them can bring great disasters and even a lot of economic losses.

He seemed to understand what his leader meant, and hurriedly got into the car, intending to go back and discuss the issue with Master Li.

His mind was racing.

If this feng shui really can...

After Ma Yuan left, the leader in the office picked up the phone and answered it.

He chatted with his superior on the phone for a while, then suddenly said, "Boss, perhaps I have a new idea about the typhoon issue, and I hope to report it to you in person."

...

Ma Yuan quickly returned to the association. As soon as he got to the office, he took out his phone and dialed Master Li's number, urging him, "Master Li, come to my office quickly, it's urgent."

When Master Li heard that this person was in such a hurry, he thought something had happened and quickly went to Ma Yuan's office.

When Ma Yuan saw him, he asked, "Master Li, I have a very important question for you. Is there any special feng shui or anything like that along the coast?"

Master Li was puzzled, and upon hearing this, he subconsciously said, "Brother Ma, this should exist, right? Things like the Zhenfeng Tower and the Zhenfeng Statue are not built arbitrarily."

Ma Yuan's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Master Li, your Taoist sect studies feng shui science, so if we use this kind of 'scientific' method, is there any way to solve these problems?"

"Holy crap..." Master Li understood and immediately cursed, "Brother Ma, science is science, but you can't expect us Taoist practitioners to use 'science' to block a typhoon, it's a typhoon..."

"Can we take a 'scientific' approach?" Ma Yuan asked more eagerly, with a serious tone.

Seeing his seriousness, Master Li could only say, "This 'scientific' problem is quite difficult. My 'scientific' abilities are probably insufficient. Brother Ma should consult other Taoist masters in the sect, especially that one..."

Just then, Ma Yuan's phone rang. Seeing that the number belonged to his superior, he immediately answered and hurriedly said, "Okay, boss, I understand. We'll work to mitigate the impact as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, he didn't continue the previous topic. After all, he was just testing the waters, but it seemed that his boss had already given some hints from the phone call.

So, after hanging up the phone, he said to Master Li, "The relevant departments will contact Douyin and other platforms to correct the online buzz. We need to give a reasonable explanation as soon as possible. Change 'Basic Feng Shui' to 'Basic Feng Shui Science' and make an announcement. At least there should be a cover and some content so that the public can understand the situation."

After saying that, he added, "Master Li, don't always make me believe in science; you should also make netizens on the internet believe in science."

“Brother Ma, I understand.” Master Li nodded.

This is the best way to solve this problem. Then, thinking that the other party might bring up some 'scientific' solution to the typhoon problem, he hurriedly left Ma Yuan's office.

This question is a bit beyond the scope of the curriculum, so I'll definitely not touch on it.

...

After the Thunderfire Refining Gold Peak was repaired at Wudang, all the Taoist priests bid farewell and left Wudang.

Having witnessed the restoration of the feng shui formations of Wudang, and even seeing that Wudang Tai Chi Chuan is about to become a real martial art, which Taoist priest could stay still? The right thing to do is to hurry back to your own temple and check it out.

It doesn't matter if we can't catch up with the Chen family, after all, they've taken so many steps ahead. We can't afford to fall too far behind Wudang, can we? After all, we're both famous Taoist sites.

Golden Dome.

Chen Han was invited here by the Taoist priests of Wudang. In front of the Golden Summit, Taoist priest Qingwei and several other Taoist priests, including Chen, were practicing Tai Chi.

Moreover, the Tai Chi they practiced was clearly different from the ones used before.

Chen Han could clearly sense this abnormality. Even Qingwei Daoist's occasional strikes carried a special power, definitely much stronger than that of ordinary people.

Previously, there were news reports online about Master Qingwei breaking someone's ribs with a single palm strike and being extorted for 8000 yuan, but that was a feat he accomplished when he was strong and healthy.

Now that I'm older, it's uncertain whether I still have that much strength.

But now that he has slightly utilized the micro-energy particles of Yin and Yang attributes for cultivation, he can definitely do that kind of thing again with this palm strike.

Unfortunately, these Yin-Yang attribute micro-energy particles are limited and can only appear when lightning and fire are drawn down and decomposed by the lightning and fire alchemy peak.

Since the sun is out today, there is no lightning to attract it, and therefore no micro-energy particles exist. Master Qingwei and the others can no longer use it for cultivation and can only continue to practice Tai Chi moves.

Master Qingwei and Master Chen stopped and looked expectantly at the head of the Chen family, bowing to him.

"Please enlighten me, Patriarch Chen." Master Qingwei's face was full of sincerity, because Wudang had absolutely no experience in cultivating this kind of real skill.

After all, this method was discontinued after Master Zhang Sanfeng.

Strictly speaking, they revived Wudang, and Wudang will be very different in the future.

Chen Han really didn't know how to guide them.

Although cultivating immortality is a level higher than practicing martial arts, there are still differences between the two, and he cannot give unsolicited guidance.

So he simply flipped his hand and took out a steel needle from the game's inventory.

This startled Master Qingwei and the others, their gazes instinctively drawn to the steel needles in Chen Han's hand.

The next moment, Chen Han flicked his hand, and with the basic sword control technique, the steel needle in his hand shot out instantly at an extremely fast speed. Even before Qingwei Daoist and Chen Daoist could react, the steel needle instantly pierced into the rocks behind them.

"Fellow Daoists, one thing is certain: practicing martial arts requires perseverance. As for other things, I'm not very good at martial arts either." After saying this, Chen Han led Xiao Mi down the mountain with a smile on his face.

Seeing this, Master Qingwei, suppressing his curiosity about the steel needle, quickly led the other Taoist priests to follow and escort the two down below.

A car was already waiting below; it was specially arranged by Wudang to take the two to the airport.

After Chen Han got on the bus, the trip to Wudang was coming to an end, and it was time to return to the Chen family.

When Chen Han and his companion got into the car, Master Qingwei and Master Chen still respectfully bowed and escorted Chen Han away.

The head of the Chen family has done a great favor for Wudang.

After the car had gone quite a distance, he immediately led his men to the Golden Summit, his curiosity about the steel needle belonging to the Chen family head once again being drawn to him.

Master Qingwei and his companions went up to the Golden Summit and went directly to the rock where the Chen family head had thrown out the steel needle. Then they all witnessed an unbelievable scene.

The steel needle pierced directly into the rock.

"Is this what Patriarch Chen meant by not being good at martial arts?" Master Chen muttered to himself, there was something he didn't know whether he should say or not.

"Patriarch Chen is truly remarkable. From now on, let's use these steel needles to guide our efforts!" Master Qingwei exclaimed in admiration.

The others nodded in agreement; at least this would let them know the gap between themselves and the head of the Chen family.

But these Taoist priests of Wudang would never have imagined that the spot where the steel needle pierced the stone would become another famous tourist attraction in Wudang.

...

Compared to ancient times, modern society is much more convenient in terms of transportation. At least it's not like before, when people from all over the country had to travel six months in advance to attend a Taoist exchange meeting or even a martial arts gathering.

Even for temples and monasteries that want to hold events, if they want to invite well-known Taoist temples from afar, they have to send people out a year in advance, so that the round trip takes half a year each way.

Now, with an airplane, Chen Han and Xiao Mi quickly returned to Qingmin City Airport from Wudang Special Zone.

Chen Han called his junior sister when he boarded the plane, so she was waiting for him in the arrivals area when he got off the plane.

After getting on the bus, the junior sister said enviously, "Sister Xiao Mi, I'm so envious that you can go to Wudang with your senior brother. Did your senior brother and the others really repair the Thunderfire Refining Gold Peak of Wudang? I was really amazed when I saw that video."

Seeing her excited expression, Xiao Mi nodded: "It was Chen Han and his team who fixed it, but I didn't expect it to cause such a stir online and generate so much buzz."

Xiaoyu nodded: "Everyone is talking about this, but some people are really mean and are deliberately trying to portray it as promoting feudal superstition."

Upon hearing this, Chen Han realized that Master Li should have gone to the Taoist Association by now, and that this matter should have been resolved by now.

There's a growing online buzz about promoting superstition, which is clearly being targeted. It's best to deal with it quickly.

Just then, he received a call from Master Li. After answering, he heard Master Li's laughter: "Patriarch Chen, are you ready to shock the internet?"

(End of this chapter)