Dream Walker: Feng Shui Master Bai Ya

Shang Muchen stood on the observation deck atop the hill in the park, gazing at the distant street across the way, where a majestic, gigantic dragon head loomed before him.

The park is located at the confluence of the Qingfeng River, a tributary of the Beijing Grand Canal, and the Xiaoqing River, a man-made scenic river.

The two rivers merge here, forming a Y-shape, and converge to form the latter half of the Qingfeng River.

At the Y-shaped intersection, a prominent scenic peninsula has been built on the riverbank. Visitors can walk onto this peninsula and enjoy a panoramic view of the nearby riverbank, as well as the small park on the riverbank where Shang Muchen is currently standing.

On either side of the intersection, two circular underground pedestrian entrances have been built, with two curved, symmetrical landscape lights erected at the entrances, which, from a distance, resemble the nostrils and whiskers of a dragon.

Above the viewing peninsula at the intersection is a huge six-story building with a semi-circular base and a towering top shaped like a dragon head wearing an official's hat, with red tiles, flying eaves, and brackets.

On either side of this building, a pair of symmetrical, two-story-high glass arched viewing balconies stand out, resembling two piercingly bright dragon eyes.

At night, the dragon's eyes and whiskers glow simultaneously, truly displaying the majestic power to swallow the vast mountains and rivers and the awe-inspiring presence to shake the lifeblood of the capital's water resources.

Although this complex is shaped like a dragon's head, it is not designed to resemble a dragon's body. Instead, it is constructed in a winding manner according to the terrain and water features, with six buildings arranged in succession, forming a python's body without dragon claws.

At the very end of the complex stands the largest high-speed rail station in the eastern district of Yanji City. The high-speed trains entering and exiting the station resemble a giant whip, spurring the entire prosperous metropolis on.

With its grand layout and ingenious design, this architectural complex successfully utilized the existing terrain to create an incredibly powerful energy field for itself. In Uncle Si's words, this is a "thief of heaven".

The original design of this "Heaven Thief" with a dragon's head, python's body, and tiger's tail was almost perfect and unmatched in the local area.

However, even Shang Muchen, who was new to the industry, could see the problem.

A huge building has been built on the south bank, not far from the dragon head.

This building boasts a very stylish and avant-garde design, with an overall "Z" shape and a striking three-dimensional open structure that is easily visible from a great distance.

At first glance, this zigzag-shaped building would only elicit one exclamation from the average person: "So stylish!"

However, if one were to stand on the observation deck of the park where Shang Muchen was located and look out from afar, this zigzag shape would clearly resemble a guillotine.

On the south bank of the Qingfeng River, in a slightly lower area, a large stadium has been built. It is circular in shape, like a big pot.

Now look what's happened! The zigzag-shaped building has lost its dragon head and fallen right into the stadium's cauldron on the other side, where it's being cooked.

"This is the new headquarters of Antu Group, a subsidiary of Tianlu Group. Its official name is Antu New Era Building, but it's also known colloquially as the Folding Knife Building," Mr. Fang said, pointing as he spoke.

"The second phase of the Antu Gymnasium in the south is also a property of Tianlu Group."

Fourth Uncle nodded calmly without saying anything.

Shang Muchen gazed into the distance for a long time and vaguely felt that the water on the Xiaoqing River side was much clearer than that of the Qingfeng River, and that more mist was rising from it.

He subconsciously nudged his fourth uncle and gestured towards the Xiaoqing River with his lips.

Fourth Uncle nodded, but still didn't say anything.

"Master Shang, my goal for Tingyunxuan, the top-tier private club and restaurant in the capital, is to transform it into the most luxurious private club and restaurant in the entire capital. But now it's in a terrible state of decline!"

"Master Shang, please think of a solution."

"Let's think long-term; there are always more solutions than problems," Uncle Si said with a smile, trying to comfort Mr. Fang.

"Fortune turns like a wheel, and the universe cycles on its own. Extreme joy inevitably leads to sorrow, and adversity can lead to prosperity."

When I told you to make it into a python's body instead of a dragon's body, it meant to leave room for maneuver, to let nature take its course, and not to exhaust all possibilities.

This capital city, right under the emperor's nose, is a place where everyone from the heavens to the common people can tolerate you, you dragon-headed python. So why would he dare to kill you?

I'll say it again: if Tianlu Group weren't acting on behalf of Heaven and wielding the Emperor's sword, their audacity in overstepping their bounds would be a path to their own destruction. If you and I don't destroy them, Heaven will naturally destroy them.

The way of Feng Shui begins with respecting Heaven and obeying its will.

I am the "Thief of Heaven," and Heaven will just laugh it off, at most cursing me: "Shang Laosi, you little rascal, you really know how to exploit loopholes."

However, if the Lu family dares to wield the sword on behalf of Heaven, Heaven will not tolerate them!

Uncle Si's few words made Boss Fang nod repeatedly, and he said excitedly, "Yes! Yes!"

Qiancheng Group is not entirely my own business.

Our Qiancheng Group has over 300,000 employees. If it collapses, all of them will starve!

The businesses in this area alone, including Tingyunxie, Qianchenggang Mall, and Wufang Club, number in the hundreds, supporting tens of thousands of employees. The local government also has shares. I, Fang, am just a manager who manages the finances for everyone.

Unlike the Lu family, who have taken every advantage and accumulated a huge fortune, always squandering everything they have, making all their business rivals terrified of them.

"Well, we can't let him get away with this again. Let's hand this case over to us, uncle and nephew."

"Good, with Master Shang here, I'm relieved. Xiao Wang, hurry up, what are you waiting for?" President Fang called to his secretary, who brought over a huge backpack, bulging with stuff.

Fourth Uncle waved his hand and said, "Mr. Fang, we won't take any money for this case."

"How can I not accept the money? Please don't be so polite."

"Firstly, this can be considered after-sales service. After all, I was the one who ordered the 'dragon head, python body, tiger tail' design for you. If someone tries to break my plan, I have to take full responsibility."

In addition, this matter also involves national and personal grievances.

I know that the Lu family has been in close ties with the Japanese for years.

I heard that the opponent in this operation is a Japanese Onmyoji. I, Shang Lao Si, must teach those little devils a lesson and show them what the "celestial phenomena and omens" of the Celestial Empire are all about!

Having said that, Mr. Fang had no choice but to nod.

After exchanging a few more polite words, Fourth Uncle, along with Shang Muchen, parted ways with President Fang and his group.

"Fourth Uncle, what should we do next?" Shang Muchen asked.

"Go to the coffee shop on the top floor of the Zhedao Building and take a look. Remember our men's specialty—observing the qi (vital energy)."

Trust your intuition and tell me what you've observed.

I went to the library to look up some historical materials. I have a vague idea that needs to be verified historically.

Let's meet here again tomorrow morning, shall we?

"No problem!" After discussing it, the uncle and nephew parted ways at the intersection.

Shang Muchen stood by the roadside, pondered for a moment, and felt that it would be a waste for him to go to the coffee shop alone. He thought he might as well ask Liu Qingyang.

To my surprise, Liu Qingyang agreed to the call very quickly.

"Mu Chen, I happen to have something I want to talk to you about."

Professor Ai is very interested in the research on the rat incident, and she wants to continue her research.

Where shall we meet?

"The rooftop café in the Folding Knife Building, I've heard the view there is really nice."

"Oh? You've gone up against Lu Mingdi? That's his family's property!" Liu Qingyang's voice sounded a little surprised on the phone.

"No, I just happened to be passing by."

Shang Muchen did not explain the reason.