The other fortune tellers were already completely won over by Xia Liang's discerning eye. They, too, realized his future potential was boundless. If Xia Liang were to hold a grudge... our lives in this line of work would become impossible. We have to put our pride aside. The priority is to apologize immediately.

Just then, Master Tonghui, his face as cold as ice, suddenly spoke.

"Miss Lin, I'm too ashamed to stay any longer. I shall take my leave."

Lin Xiaolan nodded. "Master Tonghui, you also discerned the first layer of the layout. There will be additional compensation for you..."

"No need!" Tonghui said with a stern face, waving his hand. His gaze briefly flicked toward Xia Liang. "I, Tonghui, can't afford to be humiliated like this."

After saying this, he glared fiercely at Xia Liang. With a cold snort, he turned and left with a flick of his sleeve. Clearly, he still harbored deep resentment towards Xia Liang.

Monk Ruoshan brought his hands together in prayer. "Amitabha. Master Tonghui harbors too much anger in his heart."

Xia Liang laughed lightly. "It's fine. Fish in deep water and fish in shallow water will never cross paths..."

Humiliated, Tonghui walked out of the antique shop, his usually lofty demeanor completely gone. Thinking back on the recent events, the chill on his face grew even deeper. I have dominated the world of Feng Shui for decades, yet today I was outdone by a mere whelp. What misfortune!

Just then, a young man who looked like a Taoist priest happened to walk by. Upon seeing Tonghui, the youth paused and observed him closely.

Tonghui glared. "What are you gawking at? Are all young people today so disrespectful?"

The young Taoist priest was not offended. He bowed and asked, "Pardon me, but is the venerable elder Master Tonghui?"

This question made Tonghui pause for an instant. "What of it? Do you know me, lad?"

The young Taoist priest smiled warmly. "Sir, you are a highly respected Feng Shui Master in Qingyun City. I myself follow the Taoist path, so how could I not have heard of your great renown?"

Hearing the young man's flattering words, Tonghui's expression softened slightly. He nodded and said, "Not bad, kid. You have some discernment. This temperament of yours alone is far beyond that of certain youths who have no respect for their elders."

As he spoke, Tonghui glanced back toward the antique shop, clearly referring to Xia Liang.

The young Taoist priest gave a light laugh and bowed. "I forgot to introduce myself. I am from the Shuanglong Taoist Temple, the fourth disciple of Taoist Priest Chen. My surname is Lin, and my Taoist name is Shaoquan."

Tonghui was slightly shocked. "Taoist Priest Chen? You mean Taoist Priest Chen Xuandu?"

Lin Shaoquan nodded. "He is indeed my master."

Tonghui's tone became earnest. "So, you are an esteemed disciple of Taoist Priest Chen."

Chen Xuandu and Taoist Priest Cha were both figures of equal renown. Although Tonghui looked down on Xia Liang, he could only look up to those two. As a disciple of Chen Xuandu, Lin Shaoquan was someone Tonghui considered worth associating with.

Lin Shaoquan spoke seriously. "To be honest, Master Tonghui, I have come down the mountain this time for a matter that requires your assistance."

As they were speaking, they saw Xia Liang and the others leaving the antique shop.

Lin Shaoquan pointed at Xia Liang. "Does Master Tonghui recognize this person?"

Talk about bringing up a sore subject! Tonghui's brows nearly shot up, his face filled with displeasure. "Of course I don't know such an inconsequential nobody."

After he spoke, his expression gradually darkened.

Lin Shaoquan was secretly pleased. That's hardly not recognizing him. It's clear as day that the sight of an enemy makes the blood boil.

Thinking this, a cunning glint appeared in Lin Shaoquan's eyes. "A few days ago, this Xia Liang destroyed a layout that my master painstakingly arranged. My master is furious!"

Though his words seemed casual, the intent was clear to his listener.

Master Tonghui's eyes lit up. "You mean this Xia Liang has also offended Taoist Priest Chen?"

Lin Shaoquan nodded subtly. "To tell you the truth, Master, I came down from the mountain this time to settle this score for my master. I wonder if you might be able to assist me?"

Upon hearing this, Tonghui eagerly nodded.

Lin Shaoquan feigned great joy. "Since Master Tonghui is willing to lend a righteous hand, please, come with me..."

The two of them quietly vanished around the street corner, their whereabouts unknown.

...

At this moment, accompanied by Lin Xiaolan and Li Lizhi, Xia Liang was already seated in the car.

Monk Ruoshan clasped his hands together. "Master Xia Tian, I shall take my leave now. I will surely pay you a visit in the future."

Xia Liang smiled and waved. "Take care, Great Monk. Feel free to stop by my shop whenever you have time."

Xia Liang had a very favorable impression of this approachable monk. Not only was he amiable, but he was also far more capable than that old relic, Master Tonghui.

Monk Ruoshan smiled. "Rest assured, Master Xia Tian. I still have many questions I wish to consult you about."

With another bow, he turned and left.

Besides the driver, only Xia Liang, Lin Xiaolan, and Li Lizhi remained in the car.

"Master Xia Tian, my parents are currently abroad, so I'm responsible for all family matters," Lin Xiaolan explained.

Xia Liang nodded. "But... didn't Taoist Priest Cha tell you that women shouldn't go to graveyards?"

It was midday, and perhaps due to the heat, the driver had turned on the air conditioning. Lin Xiaolan frowned slightly. "Xiao Zhang, turn off the air conditioning, I..."

Before she could finish, she coughed a few times.

"I'm so sorry, Miss. I... I forgot," the driver, Xiao Zhang, hastily apologized and turned off the unit.

Xia Liang knitted his brows. "Miss Lin, your constitution is extremely weak."

Lin Xiaolan took a moment to catch her breath before regaining her composure.

Li Lizhi then said, "Xiaolan has been like this since she was little. As long as I've known her, she's always been plagued with minor illnesses but never anything serious."

Hearing this, Xia Liang shook his head slightly. "I don't think so. If this situation isn't resolved, I'm afraid Miss Lin will be in mortal danger, correct?"

At these words, Lin Xiaolan's pale little hand trembled. "Master Xia Tian, how... how did you know?"

"How do I know?" Xia Liang chuckled softly. "I'm a fortune teller. How could I not?"

He had already foreseen the next fifteen days of Lin Xiaolan's life; she was nearing her limit.

Li Lizhi became anxious at once. "Xiaolan, why didn't you tell me!"

Lin Xiaolan waved her hand, her face filled with distress. "Master, is there any other way?"

Xia Liang pondered for a moment before saying, "Everything depends on the layout of your family's ancestral graveyard." Then, as if recalling something, he asked, "Miss Lin, did Taoist Priest Cha not tell you that you cannot enter the ancestral graveyard?"

Lin Xiaolan pointed to the bracelet on her arm. "This Sanqi Bracelet was a protective magical artifact from Taoist Priest Cha. He said it could ward off the negative influence for a while."

However, just then, the red cord of the bracelet suddenly snapped.

CLATTER...

The beads scattered all over the floor of the car.

Xia Liang shook his head and sighed. "That bracelet could indeed have protected you, but I'm afraid it can no longer hold back the influence."

Xia Liang believed that if it were not for the Sanqi Bracelet, Lin Xiaolan's condition would be far worse than it already was.

Lin Xiaolan was already startled by the bracelet suddenly breaking. Hearing Xia Liang's words, her pale face turned a ghostly white, and she was thrown into a state of terrified confusion.

Li Lizhi's eyes brightened. "Master Xia Tian, don't you have those peace charms? Like the one you gave my father."

I almost forgot. Xia Liang paused, then chuckled and took out five peace charms. "Wear these for now. They should be able to protect you for a while."

Lin Xiaolan hesitated slightly.

"Don't worry, Xiaolan. Master Xia Tian's peace charms are very powerful," Li Lizhi said with a smile, taking the charms and placing them around Lin Xiaolan's neck.

Only then did Lin Xiaolan's complexion improve a bit.

Soon, the car arrived at the Lin family graveyard. Although Lin Xiaolan still looked pale, she was much better than before, clear evidence that the peace charms were working.

"Master Xia Tian, please see if you can find what the problem is."

Xia Liang nodded and walked straight into the graveyard. After only a moment, however, his brow furrowed. The Feng Shui of the Lin family's graveyard wasn't just free of problems; it was exceedingly auspicious.

How strange!

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