You readers may want to ask again, how can a person who runs an antique shop get such skills?
I feel ashamed to say it, but in fact my ancestors of the Li family are not mediocre people. They are a famous martial arts family in the south of the Yangtze River. They have a set of boxing techniques passed down from generation to generation, called Xunlong Fist. Ever since I can remember, my grandfather has personally taught me the Xunlong Boxing, practicing in the winter, practicing in the summer, and finally turning me, an ordinary little antique shop owner, into a master with unique skills.
However, if you want to say that this is all my life experience, you would be completely wrong.
Dragon hunters also look for dragons by looking at their qi, which is a method used by Kanyu experts to predict the good and bad luck of the dragon by borrowing the qi-seeing technique from astrologers. In Feng Shui, a mountain close to water is called "dragon", and a mountain not close to water is called "mountain". The so-called "Xunlong" actually means searching for the main vein of the mountain. To put it more clearly, it refers to the tomb of Dou Dou. The Xunlong Fist, which has been passed down from generation to generation in our Li family, actually evolved from the Kanyu technique of Xunlong and Fenjin. Its movements, body techniques, etc. all have the shadow of the secret technique of Feng Shui.
Speaking of this, all readers should have thought of it. Yes, in fact, my ancestors from the Li family were the Xunlong sect, one of the five major tomb robbing sects in history: Faqiu, Touching Gold, Xunlong, Moving Mountains, and Unloading Mountains.
Without further ado, let’s continue the book.
Seeing these four young men lying on the ground, I clapped my hands and said, "I warned you, but it's a pity that you didn't listen. Just call an ambulance yourself. But I did it secretly. Within three years, Your body will always be in pain, but don’t worry too much, it will recover in about five years.”
After saying that, I smiled at the woman and asked, "Beauty, where are you going?"
The woman recovered from the shock and quickly replied: "Thank you!"
"You're welcome." I smiled.
The woman thought for a while and suddenly asked: "Well, where are you going? Can you take me with you?"
"Take you with me?" Li Rui said in shock, "I'm afraid..."
Before he could refuse, the woman quickly explained: "Don't get me wrong, I'm just very scared right now and don't dare to go home alone."
Li Rui thought it right. After such an incident, any girl would be scared, so he nodded and said: "Okay, I'm going to find Lao Qi. Why don't you come with me and think about it later?" One step, okay?”
The woman nodded vigorously and said, "Yeah, thank you."
Then the woman asked: "My name is Lin Xiaoyu, what is your name?"
"Li Rui." I smiled.
"Li Rui, okay, I remember."
"Do you know Lao Qi?" I asked.
Lin Xiaoyu glanced at me, nodded, and said: "I also met Uncle Qi through someone's introduction. I heard from him that you have Wu Daozi's paintings in your hand, so..."
"Can you tell me why you are so anxious to get Wu Daozi's paintings?"
"Because..." Lin Xiaoyu paused, as if she had something to hide, "Because I have a friend who asked me to inquire, and she is anxious to get it."
I knew Lin Xiaoyu was hiding something from me, but I didn't want to get to the bottom of it, so I said, "Lao Qi likes to live in the mountains. There are buses, but they are not frequent. If you don't mind, let's go for a walk together."
Lin Xiaoyu nodded and said, "It's okay, I just want to see the scenery here too."
With that said, she followed me and walked side by side to the bus stop.
By bus from the city, it takes more than two hours to get to where Lao Qi lives.
On the way, we were silent all the way, each staring out the window, worried. Or close your eyes and sleep, looking at those mountains, those clouds, and those days. The scenery slowly changes, the mountains are getting higher and higher, and the road is getting narrower.
The car was driving on the edge of the winding mountain road, and the next step was the cliff. The view in front was excellent. Looking at the green mountain peaks in front, as well as the patches of bamboo forests, gradually overlapping, separated by streams, in the middle In a valley covered by clouds and mist, a small village will appear. Perhaps only nature can create such a different but matching scenery. Everything is shrouded in clouds and mist, and it is so beautiful that it makes people shiver.
Lao Qi lived in an ancient village called Zhongxie in the southern mountains. It was a place with quite a historical charm.
"Li Rui, where exactly is this tomb?" Lin Xiaoyu asked.
"It is an ancient and mysterious village." I looked out the window and continued, "I only know that it is as mysterious as Yuling Village in Yuling, or even more mysterious than Yuling Village. For thousands of years, Very few people go there.”
"Yuling Village? Is it the village whose legend has not been cut off for more than four thousand years? Zhongxie is actually more mysterious than it is. That's really mysterious." Lin Xiaoyu said in surprise.
"Your accent doesn't sound like you're from Shaoxing. I didn't expect you to know Yuling Village." I smiled.
Immediately, my thoughts drifted to ancient times...
In a corner of the south of the Yangtze River, there is an ancient lineage. Since King Yu died in Kuaiji, he has protected the mausoleum here for generations. He is a descendant of King Yu, and his surname is passed down to his family temple. Most of his people call themselves Yuling people. The people of Yuling have a history of four thousand years without interruption, and their background and family background can all be verified. Today, the Yuling Tomb still stands majestically at the foot of Kuaiji Mountain. Looking further into the mountains, the descendants of Yuling gather together and live here. An old man in the village speaks an ancient Yue dialect, and even the local neighbors have difficulty in distinguishing his pronunciation.
It is clear that my ancestor is the king of all nations. There are rules and regulations, which will bring trouble to future generations. Guan Shi and Jun, the palace has... According to the old man in Yuling Village, this song was composed by five descendants of King Yu, and its general purpose is to praise Yu's merits. Every word of the eulogy is filled with tears, and every sentence conveys emotion. During the Grain Rain season every year, this eulogy is sung in the Kuaiji Mountains where the Mausoleum of Dayu is located, and is filled with the charm of the ancient times.
Thinking about the Yuling lineage, it has been passed down from generation to generation for more than four thousand years. From the beginning of Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, the family struggled in decline one after another, and disasters of genocide struck frequently. The most desolate time was that only three people, father and son, were left in the family. People still stick to Yuling and remain unmoved, but they are quite similar to our Li family, and they can't help but feel sad in their hearts.
"Li Rui, what are you thinking about?" Lin Xiaoyu saw that I was lost in thought and waved her hand in front of my eyes.
"Oh, it's okay, that's all I know. Anyway, we will see its true face in Lushan soon..."
It should be said that this guy Lao Qi is quite loyal. He has not been cheated like this for so many years, which is really abnormal. Thinking about Lin Xiaoyu's constant hesitation, I even concluded that there must be something unspeakable in it.
When I was approaching the village entrance, I called Lao Qi's phone number again, but this time, he didn't answer.
"No answer?" I was puzzled and frowned, "What's the matter?"
Lin Xiaoyu saw what I was thinking, so she also made a call on her mobile phone, but she also didn't get through. Then, she spread her hands and said helplessly: "I didn't answer either."
I don’t know why, but I always had a bad omen, so I asked, “Who introduced you and Lao Qi to each other?”
Lin Xiaoyu thought for a moment and said, "It was Lao Mu who introduced me."
"Old Mu?" I looked at her in surprise, "Is it Mu Yunhe from Yue Qingtang?"
"Yes." Lin Xiaoyu nodded without thinking, "Isn't he a big shot in the industry?"
"Yes, he is a big shot." I felt helpless, shook my head, and said, "This guy is a liar. You may not think that he has a big business, but he is secretly hiding it! Do you know why he would introduce it to you? ?"
"Why?" Lin Xiaoyu asked confused.
"Because this guy only dares to do business with outsiders. In the local antique circle, his Yue Qingtang brand has long since disappeared."
"Ah? How is this possible?" Lin Xiaoyu asked in surprise.
"Yeah, I don't think it's possible." I tilted my head, always feeling that something was wrong, "Normally, it's unlikely that Lao Qi would give up because of five buckets of rice. Why did he follow Mu Yunhe?" Is there a pirate ship?"
Thinking of this, I raised my head and stared at Lin Xiaoyu, and asked: "Ms. Lin, why do you want Wu Daozi's "The Picture of the King Sending His Son Off"?"
Lin Xiaoyu hesitated again and again, and finally said: "Hey, forget it, you saved me, I shouldn't hide it from you."
After a pause, she continued: "To be honest, I went around to buy Wu Daozi's "The Picture of the King Sending His Son" because I urgently needed this painting to pay off the debt. My father had an agreement with the creditor in his early years. If he could not repay , we need to use one of the three very harsh conditions stipulated in the agreement to compensate, otherwise my father will lose everything and even lose his life, and one of them is this "Picture of the King Sending His Son."
After I heard this, I was also incredulous. Lin Xiaoyu’s family background is probably too big for me to imagine, and his father’s business must be even bigger. Otherwise, what kind of agreement would require hundreds of millions of "The King Sends a Child" Picture" to pay off the debt.
Thinking about it this way, it can explain why Lao Qi was willing to join Mu Yunhe's pirate ship. Although Lao Qi would not bend his waist for five buckets of rice, but if it was five hundred buckets or five thousand buckets, then it was impossible to say alright.
I shook my head and thought no more. The most urgent task is to find Lao Qi.
After getting off the car, we walked straight to Zhongxie Ancient Village.
Tombs are graves. Those who are inclined are the tombs of palace people in ancient times. According to legend, the ancient village of Zhongxie is the site of the tombs of the "Concubine Yu" of King Yu, the founding emperor of the Xia Dynasty, and later members of the Yue royal family. A descendant of King Yu gathered here to form a village, and it was also the first capital of the early Yue Kingdom. , the name of Zhongxie Village comes from this.
This place is surrounded by mountains, with Qinwang in the north, Longshan in the south, Xiangbi in the west, and Hongxi in the south. Shun Jiang came from the north of the village and went around the east of the village.
The entire ancient village is built against the mountains and hillsides. A stream flows around the village. Outside the stream is a large area of farmland, and there is also a green mountain screen to the south. Looking around, you can see the antique charm and suitable scenery, which is eye-catching.
The two of us walked in slowly from the stone road outside the village. Many old houses were scattered along the way, as if we had traveled from modern times to ancient times.
When I saw the layout of this ancient village, I couldn't help but take out the compass from my clothes. I looked at the compass for a long time and said, "There are hugs on both sides, a backrest on the back, a photo in the front, and bubbles in the photo. It is indeed a place with excellent Feng Shui." There are probably not ten places like this in all of China."
"What is this?" Lin Xiaoyu saw the compass in my hand and asked curiously.
"This is a compass for feng shui."
"Looking at Feng Shui? Do you still understand this?"
"I sell antiques, so I have to understand some traditional culture. Otherwise, how can I explain the broad connotations of antiques to customers, don't you think?" I said with a smile. However, to be honest, with this little knowledge, I can usually do Feng Shui for my neighbors, which is pretty easy for me.
Although I have never been to Zhongxie, I am very familiar with the house where Lao Qi lives, because this guy usually likes to raise some flowers and plants, take care of the yard, and always likes to show off, and he always likes to take photos and post them on social media. So it is not difficult to find his home.
After some searching, I finally found a house. I saw roses poking their heads out from the outer wall of the courtyard, and the front door was kept spotless. I concluded that this was the right place.
"Here we are." I smiled.
Lin Xiaoyu glanced at me and asked, "Didn't you say you've never been here?"
I nodded and said, "I've never been here before, but that doesn't mean I don't know him. Let's go in."
Seeing that the door was not closed, I pushed it open and entered. As soon as you enter, you will see carved beams and painted pillars and cornices when you look up, and exquisite patterns of floor tiles and cobblestones when you look down. The scenery changes with each step, making it dizzying to see.
