Chapter 12: I will do my best

Charms attract the energy of heaven and earth, and use the power of nature to improve one’s abilities to achieve a certain goal.

Not long after Qi Yan learned to write, he learned how to scribble charms like his master, but he didn’t expect that to affect the surrounding energy. It was precisely because of this that his master decided that he was born to follow this path.

From four to twenty-two years old, Qi Yan drew charms for a total of eighteen years, but he could only remember some symbols but not draw them. His master once told him that he was compatible with the spirit of the five elements. It was okay to draw some symbols for blessings, peace and to bring rain. But if he drew those that brought bad luck, it might affect the fortune of those around him.

So when he finally mastered the technique of drawing charms, he didn’t just draw them simply, because he did not want to change others’ fate. He drew a safety charm and hung it on the wall. Just as he was about to draw one for blessings, he received a call from Du Dong. He was already here with Mr. Liang.

He looked at the unfolded paper, put down his brush and left the study.

Liang Feng stood behind Du Dong with a distorted expression. He imagined that the master would either live in a retro-style villa or a good place surrounded by the mountains and the sea. Would an actual expert actually live in a normal building who took the lift with ordinary people?

Could he be a scammer?

When Du Dong pressed the button in the elevator, he took a peek and saw that he lived on the 7th floor. It seemed like this master did not care about taboos regarding numbers.

There was no one else in the elevator so they quickly reached the 7th floor. Du Dong led him to a door at the corner. The house number was 704.

Before he could press the doorbell, the door opened. Liang Feng saw a young man with a pleasant look behind the door. Could he be the master’s student?

Fortunately he didn’t ask the question in his heart, as he saw Du Dong nodding and bowing to the young man. He carefully placed a bunch of expensive health supplements on the dining table.

He glanced at the inside and saw that the house was not big. It was at most 80 or 90 square meters. The furnishing was no different than an ordinary person’s. There was no sense of mystery that a master would exude.

At this moment, the young man in the white T-shirt turned around and looked at him. Liang Feng didn’t know how to describe the look in his eyes, but at that moment, he felt like he was seen through by this young man. He subconsciously retracted his foot.

“Please come in.” The young man didn’t seem to notice his impoliteness and smiled at him. Then he turned towards the kitchen.

Only then did Liang Feng come back to his senses. He walked towards the dining table and sat down on the sofa with Du Dong. Looking around the room, he felt an inexplicable sense of safety and comfort. He even thought that he could fall asleep here if he stayed for a while.

“Mr. Liang,” Du Dong said softly to Liang Feng, “Are you here for Feng Shui or to get your fortune told?”

Liang Feng smiled and said, “Master Qi knows both?”

Du Dong saw that Liang Feng was still skeptical and wanted to explain, but Qi Yan came out with some tea which made him shut up immediately. He felt infinite awe and respect towards Qi Yan. The only thing he hadn’t done was to pray to him.

After placing down the three cups of tea, Qi Yan sat horizontally across Liang Feng. He was not in a hurry to ask Liang Feng why he came. Instead, he said to Du Dong, “Looking at your expression, I suppose your fortune has turned around?”

“All thanks to your help. I am infinitely grateful.” Du Dong stood up and bowed to Qi Yan.

Qi Yan sat on the sofa and accepted the bow. After Du Dong sat back down, he poured some more tea into his cup, “When the glass is full, the water will overflow. When the moon is full, it will recede. Even though Mr. Du has overcome a major life obstacle, you must remember to do good and accumulate blessings. Don’t lose sight of things and attract misfortune again.”

Du Dong kept nodding and decided to donate to charity right after he went back.

Those who knew how to tell fortunes were particularly sensitive to micro expressions. After Du Dong nodded, Qi Yan smiled and turned to Liang Feng, “How can I help you, Mr. Liang?”

Liang Feng took a sip of tea. The tea leaves were ordinary, but the taste was unique and fragrant. He put down the cup and said humbly, “I came suddenly to see Master Qi because there was something on my mind. I hope that you could help.”

“From what I see, you have been an exceptionally capable person since you’re young. You look like someone who could provide great assistance to a great person. If you were born during times of war, you might have been a general. Someone like you should be able to solve anything, why do you need help from me?” Qi Yan laughed lightly as he said that. “I think you’re not here for yourself, but for someone else.”

Liang Feng’s expression changed slightly and smiled, “Master Qi must be joking. I am not highly educated, how can I be so capable?”

Qi Yan looked at him and did not continue arguing about this matter. He poured some water out of the teapot into a plate and pushed it towards Liang Feng, “Please write a word for me.”

Liang Feng stretched out his arm and dipped his index finger in the water. A trace of coolness spread from his finger to his heart. His hand trembled and spilled the water on the table before he could start writing. He raised his head to look at Qi Yan. Seeing that his expression did not change, he lowered his head and continued writing.

The word was beautifully written. It was filled with energy.

Crane.

Qi Yan observed the word carefully, “Nicely written. What would you like to ask?”

“I want to know if the matter that I’m worried about could be solved.” Liang Feng was vague with his words. It was obvious that he didn’t fully trust Qi Yan’s ability.

“It’s difficult.” Qi Yan pointed at the water that was spilled on the table, “There is an obstacle. The crane wanted to fly but it couldn’t spread its wings. If Mr. Liang is asking for someone else, then this person is weak and sickly since young. But the word ‘crane’ symbolises good fortune and longevity in our culture, so even though this person is frail, he receives a lot of care from his family. Even though he has flaws, he is admired by others.”

After Qi Yan said the word “difficult”, Liang Feng’s face did not look good. After hearing Qi Yan’s explanation, he continued asking, “Is there no other way?”

“Heaven is filled with compassion. There is always a trace of hope in all things in the world,” Qi Yan stretched out his hand and wiped the tabletop, the word “crane” turned into water stains and could no longer be distinguished, “It’s just that Mr. Liang thinks too highly of me. I don’t even know the birth date of this person and what he looks like, so how can I deduce everything?”

Liang Feng paused for a moment, “Master Qi, where do I find the trace of hope like you mentioned?”

Qi Yan observed Liang Feng. He looked good, with clear eyebrows, and slightly thin lips, but there was righteousness in his eyes. His luck was white with a tinge of red. His body was slightly stained with some purple mist, but this purple mist did not come from him. It was given back to him by the people around him.

As the saying goes, “One person gets into heaven, everyone around him does as well”. Sometimes those with good fortune would bring good luck to those around them. This was the true meaning of receiving luck from others.

“Excuse me for being straightforward. There should be someone with good fortune around you. Not only does this person improve your fortune, they even helped you avoid unnecessary obstacles,” Qi Yan took a paper towel to wipe off the water on his palms. “The little star met the big star and absorbed its shine. The brighter the big star, the brighter the little star. If the big star is weak, then the little star will be dim. I think… Mr. Liang came for your boss?”

Liang Feng could not sustain his calm expression. Before he came, he had repeatedly confirmed with Du Dong that he didn’t tell him about his identity. But everything he said had matched his current situation.

He believed that Du Dong would not dare to collude with this young Master Qi to lie to him. Was there such a mysterious thing in the world?

“Master Qi indeed has a keen eye. There is nothing you don’t know,” Liang Feng gritted his teeth and made a decision, “Are you free some time? Could I invite you over to see our boss?”

Du Dong was stunned when he heard this. Mr. Liang’s boss…was Fifth Master Cen?!

Everyone in the Capital City knew that it was hard for Fifth Master Cen to live past 35 years old. Even the gods could not save him. Wasn’t he causing trouble for Qi Yan by inviting him over? But he could not speak his mind, so he could only give Qi Yan a look, hoping that he wouldn’t agree to his request.

“Crane…” Qi Yan always liked white cranes since he was young. He smiled and said to Liang Feng in anticipation, “Mr. Liang, we can’t force these things. We will meet again if fate allows it.”

Du Dong sighed in relief. Luckily Master Qi did not agree.

“But, if you really can’t solve the problem, you could give me a call.” Qi Yan gave Liang Feng a name card, “I don’t have much ability, I can only do my best, as long as you don’t mind.”

“Dong dong dong!”

The sound of someone knocking the door interrupted Liang Feng before he could speak. He looked at the black and white name card and put it carefully into his wallet. It was unclear whether it was intentional or not, Liang Feng, who always paid attention to details, did not give his name card to the other person.

Qi Yan did not mind this. He got up and opened the door. There were four men who were dressed alike standing outside. The man who was in front sized him up and said, “Are you Master Qi?”