670 Distinguished Feng Shui of Tianshou (1/2)
In the morning, three waves of people came for Wang Yao. At that time, he was enjoying his trip with Su Xiaoxue in the Ming Tombs.
Although these ancient emperors enjoyed most glory and wealth in life, they still remembered to build a grand grave for resting with the hope of enjoying the imperial honor in the nether world.
”How much did it cost both in human and financial resources?” Wang Yao asked.
”In the ancient times, emperors were seen as delegates of Heaven who governed the country,” Su Xiaoxue said. ”They could decide everything.”
The locations these emperors chose were very good. They were so-called Dragon's Lair.
”Ah, it is a good place, indeed.” Wang Yao slowly walked around every tomb looking at them closely.
”Do you know Feng Shui, Sir?” Su Xiaoxue asked.
”A little,” Wang Yao replied.
He first acquired knowledge about it because of a book about the five-line array method. As time passed, he learned more deeply about its content since a battle array itself was similar to Feng Shui.
”Could you teach me something, Sir?” Su Xiaoxue asked.
”Ah?” Wang Yao hesitated a little. ”OK. no problem. It is a well-known holy land of Feng Shui. It is also the pinnacle of work in the Feng Shui nature school of three-element theory advocated by Mr. Yang.”
While he had studied the five-line array method, Wang Yao had also read some books about metaphysics involving various domestic genres of Feng Shui.
After a discussion, those emperors would choose and engage with only one imperial Feng Shui master. They were all from the holy land. The emperors hoped for permanent dominance in peace for themselves and their offspring.
”The mountain is called Tianshou Mountain. It sounds like a serial name, doesn't it?” Wang Yao asked with a smile.
”Ah, it sounds very lucky,” Su Xiaoxue said.
”With those characters, it is indeed a lucky name,” Wang Yao said. ”The mountains belong to Yanshan Mountains, which is a branch of Taihang Mountains. That mountain is connected with the Kunun Mountains, which are the ancestor of mountains in Feng Shui theory, through the Qilian and Altun mountains. In other words, Tianshou Mountain is in a dragon vein, and its origin is Kunun Mountain.”
”You are so knowledgeable,” Su Xiaoxue said.
”Ah, I've read some metaphysical books. Almost all of them reference the Feng Shui of the Tombs more or less. So, I know some parts,” Wang Yao said before continuing his story. ”From Kunlun to Tianshou, there are seven parts. According to the geomantic theories, mountains are like a dragon that can be more vigorous after each striping of the skin. The mountains start from Kunlun and come a long way through thousands of miles, experiencing striping seven times. It's Qi is naturally matchless.”
Su Xiaoxue listened to him carefully. She knew some things about metaphysics, but this was her first time to hear such a specific explanation about a tomb's Feng Shui.
”The major mountain is Tianshou, in response to the polestar, which is a major star, representing the highest glory in the world.” Wang Yao looked at Su Xiaoxue and began to recite a poem. ”The dragon travels surrounded by countless servants. The grand mountains under the stars are like the body of the dragon. The mountains were named after the stars. The stars were shining brightly, casting light on the mountains.”
”Let's go up the peak to have a look,” Su Xiaoxue said.
Wang Yao agreed. The two went up alongside the mountainous road. Before long, they were at the peak surrounded by mountains.
”Look at all the mountains.” Wang Yao knew the geomantic landscape of the Ming Tombs, but it was his first time to experience it in person. ”The Feng Shui of imperial tombs is based on hiding wind and gathering Qi. All mountains are clustered like thousands of servants. It is a giant geomantic landscape. Can you feel how different the Qi is here?”
”Qi?” Su Xiaoxue closed her eyes to carefully feel it. ”It is comfortable, more comfortable than in Beihai.”
”Yes, it is the fantastic point in the places of great Feng Shui,” Wang Yao said.
Generally speaking, it was the tombs for the dead where the evil spirit should be thick, but, in fact, it was not.
”Given the superb Feng Shui here, it is a gift from nature.” Wang Yao continued his teaching. ”The person who designed the tombs for various emperors in the Ming Dynasty was a master. Because of the two elements supporting and complementing each other, the imperial tombs were able to be so grand.”
”But, Feng Shui could not resist the time passing by and the trend of history no matter how superb it was,” Su Xiaoxue said.
”Yeah, talented people stand out in each generation to lead the history for decades of years,” Wang Yao said as he took a deep breath. ”There are not many people paying a visit.”
”No, not many,” Su Xiaoxue said. ”On one hand, the location is comparatively remote. On the other hand, given that it was tombs built for the dead, some people feel it is unlucky for fear of being impacted by an evil spirit. So, they are unwilling to come.”
”But, they should take a look,” Wang Yao said.
A gust of wind was blowing. It left people's body feeling cold. Su Xiaoxue's body was quivering a little.
”Are you cold?” Wang Yao asked.
”A little bit,” Su Xiaoxue said.
”Try to operate your inner Qi,” Wang Yao said.
Su Xiaoxue mobilized the Qi in her body. As her achievement was less than Wang Yao's, her Qi was operated in her body. Wang Yao's Qi was surrounding his body and connecting with the heavens and the ground.
Stop!
Wang Yao upheld his right hand in the air. The wind stopped in response to his voice.