Looking up in the dark night, there are no stars in the sky. I can barely distinguish the position of the moon. I can only see a very pale white haze in the sky diagonally above with a hazy edge. The moonlight shines through the clouds and cannot illuminate the nearby scenery.

, looking around, one can only see the faint outline of the distant ridge and horizon.

The gloomy mountains and fields are not quiet, because there is wind. The wind blows through the dense corn fields and is not too big or too small. It can blow the corners of clothes close to the flesh and get into the clothes. In the sultry early autumn, people feel

Feeling chilly in waves.

The corns are already fully eared, but not yet fully mature. If you break one open, you will find that the corn kernels are still soft and pulpy. The stalks and broad leaves are swaying in the wind, and there are strange sounds of rustling from all sides.

, as if countless shadows are approaching in the darkness.

Wearing dark brown sportswear, You Fang stood quietly in the ridges of the fields without moving, letting the long corn leaves around him blow in the wind, and his figure seemed to have blended into the night.

He was wearing a sports hat with an elastic band on the brim, and a small flashlight that was slightly thicker than a finger and about fifteen centimeters long was inserted on his right forehead. Although the flashlight was small, the light was very strong, and the light beam pointed downwards.

It does not spread out in all directions, but just shines on the compass he is holding. His hand seems stable, but the magnetic needle in the "Tianchi" in the center of the compass is trembling slightly and rapidly.

"Is there really the so-called Eight Methods of Strange Needles? Or am I just uneasy?" You Fang couldn't help but think to himself. The so-called Eight Methods of Strange Needles are eight situations summarized by Feng Shui masters when using compass magnetic needles to orient themselves -

One thing is to say that when a needle is pulled, the needle swing is unstable. It is likely that there is something strange hidden in this place, which will cause disaster if you live there.

The second is the floating needle, which is picked on the tip of the needle. If you cut off the Yin spirit here and welcome the door, you must be respectful.

The third one is called sinking needle, the needle sinks down to break the stagnation of Yin Qi in this place, which will make you feel uncomfortable.

The fourth is to turn the needle, and the needle will not stop turning. Cut off the resentment here, and it will hurt others.

On the fifth day, if you throw a needle, it will rise and fall uncertainly. It is believed that there is a dark house buried here, which may cause trouble.

The sixth day is counter-needle, which means the slant flight is not smooth. There will be many disobediences in this place, and both people and wealth will be lost.

Seventh, side acupuncture, the needle avoids the center line. Cutting off the shrines and ancient temples here will cause discomfort to ordinary people.

Eighth: Zhengzhen, return to the center smoothly. There is no abnormal sign at this place, use it as appropriate.

The first seven situations are the first to be avoided by Feng Shui masters when choosing a site, and usually only the last "positive needle" is chosen.

From the perspective of living environment, the above statement is not unreasonable. Abnormal compass needles indicate that the local magnetic field is abnormal or unstable, which may be detrimental to people. If you hold a compass and walk around high-voltage lines, you can find magnetic needles.

With all the unusual happenings, the neighborhood is really not suitable for living.

Most people in modern cities cannot build their own houses. They buy developed commercial houses. You might as well bring a compass with you when you go to see a house. If you find an abnormality in the magnetic needle, you need to find out the cause and analyze whether the impact can be eliminated. If the cause is unknown, it is best to

It’s best not to buy it. This is just common sense and does not necessarily require people to follow traditional methods to view Feng Shui.

You can also prepare a compass at home. If you find that the magnetic needle has various abnormal movements during a certain period of time, you also need to find out the cause, such as being close to metal objects, the influence when household appliances are started, etc. If the reason is unknown and the movements are frequent and obvious, it is best to

Avoidance, maybe something happened that changed the living environment.

The human body is both sensitive and slow to the induction of magnetic fields. Sensitivity means that people's physiological and mental states are not affected by it all the time. This influence occurs unknowingly and accumulates to a certain extent, which will lead to obvious consequences. Slowness means that people are intuitively aware of it.

I can't feel this change, and even if it has serious consequences, I can't think of this reason.

Of course You Fang understands these truths. Mr. Wang Nianjiao, Mr. Wu, once explained them to him in detail, but You Fang has never taken seriously the theory of chaotic powers, gods and monsters in traditional Feng Shui.

The secret of water was explained in a matter-of-fact way, or it was introduced by Mr. Wu from Beijing as background knowledge. Tourists only listened to it as a story.

But tonight, You Fang felt a little nervous. No matter who was in this kind of environment, he would inevitably have random thoughts. Looking at the trembling state of the compass needle at this time, it was both like "needling" and "throwing a needle" in the Eight Methods of Qi Needle.

, if the compass could talk, it would seem to be telling travelers: "There are tombs under this place, and dangerous things will happen."

What a coincidence, the hints of Qizhen Bafa are completely fulfilled here and now! There is indeed a tomb under this place, and it is a large-scale ancient tomb. And You Fang himself has another purpose for coming here. If he

If his purpose is achieved, the people who came with him will be in danger. If his plan fails, then he will be the one in danger. In all likelihood, he will lose his life silently, and even his body will be found.

Can't catch it.

"Is it because my hands are shaking but I can't feel it, or is it just a coincidence? This compass is really good, but it's a pity that Mr. Wu is gone!" Thinking of Mr. Wu, You Fang became a little distracted in the darkness.

The so-called "spirit" of the compass refers to the "effectiveness of induction" in the eyes of traditional Feng Shui masters, and You Fang's understanding is that the magnetic needle is very sensitive. The magnetic needle in the Feng Shui Compass Tianchi is not the same as an ordinary compass, or even

It is much more sensitive than a military compass and can capture various weak geomagnetic changes.

According to Mr. Wu Pingdong, traditional Feng Shui masters believe that the "earth energy" sensed by the compass includes not only geomagnetism, but also changes in yin and yang and the five elements, as well as people's subtle psychological and spiritual reactions in different environments. As for the superstitious elements in these statements

, modern people can only listen to it.

Of course, this refers to a truly qualified Feng Shui compass, which is not the same thing as the cheap imitation compass that costs 20 yuan a side in the free market. What is even more bizarre is that the longer the compass is used by Feng Shui masters in various terrains, the more magnetic needles it will become.

It seems to be becoming more and more sensitive, even a little bit weird, and Mr. Wu doesn't understand the reason.

The Yang Gongpan in You Fang's hand has a history of nearly 400 years. It was made by the Wang family's time-honored brand in Xiuning in the late Ming Dynasty. It was given to him by his fifth uncle Mo Zhengjin when he left his hometown to pursue his career in Beijing three years ago. The square plate is a gift to him.

The circular turntable in the center is made of hard hickory wood. The original pure white texture has now turned yellow, and there is a layer of fat-like moisture on the surface that has penetrated deep into the wood texture.

When Mo Zhengjin gave him this compass, he also said: "Xiao Fang, although you are not a child of my Mo family, my uncle has loved you since you were a child. You are going to go out to make a living, so I will give you this plate. In the future

No matter what happens, it’s still just a freeloader.”

You Fang said with a wry smile at the time: "I plan to go to Beijing's Zhongguancun to see the world. I heard that the people there are all about computer technology. Who else cares about Feng Shui?"

But the fifth uncle shook his head, his goatee trembled, and his eyes were a bit like those of the old Jianghu: "Young man, don't speak too early. You must know that things are unpredictable. Since you are the descendant of the eight gates of the Jianghu, you may have something.

You have to rely on this thing to survive a day. Don’t underestimate it. My uncle and I took it all over the world and even appeared on a TV show in Hong Kong. It was very famous.”

What the fifth uncle said is true. He learned the Feng Shui technique passed down from his ancestors since he was a child. When he was young, he was almost beaten as a monster and a snake god and was criticized. He stayed in the countryside for most of his life. It was not until the reform and opening up that he was able to "apply what he learned" and gradually

He is famous for his reputation. On many real estate openings, company openings, commercial building renovations and other occasions, he will ask him to take a look at Feng Shui. A few years ago, my fifth uncle went to Hong Kong for "academic exchange" activities. After returning, he no longer went out to check Feng Shui in person.

He left these businesses to his son Mo Yan, and he built a small building in his hometown to provide for his retirement.

You Fang still smiled bitterly: "Hong Kong people are superstitious, but people in the capital don't accept this."

Having said that, You Fang still accepted this Yang Gongpan. Before and after the 2008 Olympic Games, You Fang once showed people his stall at the Panjiayuan Antique Market in Beijing. The owner of the antique shop and many customers saw him.

I have wanted to buy this compass in my hand, but the price offered was not low.

Of course You Fang didn't sell it, and he wouldn't sell it for any amount of money. A descendant of Jianghu Fengmen actually wanted to sell his ancestral compass for money. It was a joke if word spread. You Fang couldn't do such a shameful thing. Besides, he couldn't live up to his uncle's behavior.

With good intentions, You Fang never really took the title of "Heir of the Eight Gates of Jianghu" seriously. He had heard many Jianghu anecdotes and knowledge of Jianghu arts from his elders in his hometown since he was a child, but these were just stories that children were curious about.

listen.

Mo Zhengjin was already old when he returned to his hometown for retirement, and his son Mo Yan was away from home for many years. He was lonely in old age and comforted himself by having a grandson learn Feng Shui at his knees. He liked his sister's grandson You Fang the most.

Under the temptation of his candies, snacks, small toys, pocket money, etc., You Fang has mastered Feng Shui secrets such as "The House Sutra", "The Burial Sutra", "Shaking the Dragon Sutra", and "The Jade Ruler Sutra" since he was a child.

Although You Fang has learned various Feng Shui techniques since ancient times, he himself does not believe in the myths about pretending to be gods and ghosts in traditional Feng Shui. As a child who received modern education until graduating from high school, it is normal for him to have this awareness. His ideal is not to do

As a Feng Shui master, he only respects his uncle. When he was a child, he only learned Feng Shui for fun.

After arriving in Beijing, I met Mr. Wu Pingdong, a historian and archaeologist by chance. A series of events made the two people become lifelong friends. Mr. Wu is quite accomplished in ancient Chinese architecture. He once taught students with modern environmental theory.

You Fang has explained many traditional Feng Shui phenomena and principles.

After getting acquainted with Mr. Wu, You Fang learned more about Feng Shui, but even less believed in the mysterious and weird theories. However, the knowledgeable Mr. Wu was very interested in these mysterious theories and always wanted to do systematic research. Mr. Wu

When I saw the Yang Gongpan in You Fang's hand and heard that it had been a compass used by Lei Faxuan, a master of Feng Shui and architecture in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, I couldn't put it down and borrowed it to play with many times in the name of research.

Mr. Wu likes this compass very much and is willing to spend a lot of money to buy it, but he has never been embarrassed to ask for it. You Fang has already seen it. The relationship between him and Mr. Wu is not ordinary, and he even thought about finding an opportunity to fight against his fifth uncle.

Say hello and give the compass to Mr. Wu.

Unfortunately, this plan failed to come true in the end. Not long ago, Mr. Wu, who was terminally ill, disappeared. According to the results of You Fang's secret investigation, Mr. Wu is no longer alive. If it weren't for Mr. Wu Pingdong's accident, You Fang would not have appeared at this moment.

In a cornfield in the countryside of Hebei.

Recalling the past, You Fang subconsciously moved the disk with his hands, concealing the trembling phenomenon of the magnetic needle, and calmly raised his eyes to look at the cornfield in front of him.

This field is very large, covering hundreds of acres. The terrain where you are standing is slightly higher, and the field in front of you gradually slopes downwards in a layered manner, extending to a river. The river has about twenty meters of water.

meters wide, the force coming from afar was very fast and headed straight towards the direction where you were standing. It turned a corner about 500 meters away and flowed through two low hills.

Behind You Fang, one kilometer away in the west-north direction, there is an undulating mountain ridge, which extends low to the right in a semi-circular shape. The hill beside the river is the end of the mountain. There is a bridge on the river, which crosses the countryside.

On the wild National Highway 104, the nearest village is on the other side of the river over the bridge.

There are no lights in the village, and you can't even hear the barking of dogs in the wind. National Highway 104 passes along the cornfield, and the closest point to the tourist footing is more than 300 meters away. There are not many vehicles at night, and most of those who occasionally pass by are heavy trucks.

Large trucks, like steel monsters with wide eyes in the dark, speed by in the wind.

A ditch has just been dug on the national highway in recent days, and the backfill is not very level. When speeding and overloaded trucks pass by at night, they will make a "bumping" sound, which can be heard very far and is very harsh.

In addition to the continuous sound of wind and the occasional sound of cars, there is a sound nearby, only two or three meters away from You Fang. When you look up, you can't see anything. It is like the sound of iron tools colliding with earth and rocks, masked by the sound of wind.

It was almost inaudible, the sound came from the ground!

Why did someone dig holes in the cornfield on a dark night? There is only one explanation - they were robbing graves.

There are a total of five people in this group of tomb robbers including You Fang. They are already quite large. The tomb they are going to rob tonight is very large. According to You Fang, there are many and valuable things inside. In addition to You Fang, the other four people are

He is the core member of this tomb robbing gang. This is a big deal that has been planned for a long time. The less unfamiliar outsiders are involved, the better.

You Fang is the only outsider, and it is his first time joining the gang, but his identity is very special. He is the "Mr. Palm Eye" of this gang. He is the one who brought this group of tomb robbers here. Mr. Palm Eye's responsibilities in the gang are

Find ancient tombs buried deep underground, determine the age, scale, value of the burial objects, the layout of the tomb chambers and the direction of the tomb passages, and formulate the best excavation route and plan.

This is not a simple job. Due to their age, many of the tombs buried deep underground cannot be detected by ordinary people on the surface. However, Mr. Palm Eyes, who is a master, can detect abnormalities in the soil layer even from a height several kilometers away.

Judging soil color is just a trivial matter. It also requires analyzing changes in stratigraphic accumulation, examining dynamic topography, vegetation distribution, etc.

Since the beginning of the new century, the collecting craze in China has become more and more evil, which has also triggered a tomb robbing craze in China, and even tomb robbing literary works have become popular on the Internet. Eighty-eighty of the ancient tombs are easily discovered in the wild.

Nine tombs have been robbed, and the only ones left are those that were buried very secretly or that people did not notice. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find tombs with thick oil and water.
To be continued...