Under One Person: Starting from the Inheritance of Gods

Chapter 425 Li Chunfeng Wants to Rob His Own Tomb?!

"The reason we asked you to come here is because one of our honorary advisors is going to Gulan County in Qin Province for an inspection. We were wondering if you would be interested?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Bayi couldn't help but show surprise: "Qin Province has always been a land of auspicious feng shui, valued for its thick soil and abundant energy. The river rushes like a yellow dragon, its momentum surging and winding. The earth is struck by the water, undergoing hidden transformations. The surface is like dragon scales, and dragon blood surges from the ground. It is a place where wind and energy gather, burying several emperors."

"Are there ancient gods in places like that?"

The director shook his head: "There are naturally no ancient gods in Gulan County, but a very famous feng shui master, Li Chunfeng, is buried there."

"Coincidentally, our honorary advisor also has the surname Li, so before carrying out the series of work related to the Jingjue Ancient City, he wanted to go there to take a look first."

"Xiao Hu, I have reviewed your relevant information. You are excellent in all aspects and have an outstanding experience. Therefore, the higher-ups trust you and prefer that you go to Qin Province with this consultant."

"I don't know if you'd be willing?"

Hu Bayi pondered for a moment, then nodded, his eyes darting around as he inquired, "Judging from what you're saying, our consultant seems to have quite a background. Could you tell me more about him?"

The director pointed at Hu Bayi and smiled, "You're a quick-witted person, but there are things I definitely can't say. I can only give you a little hint: you'll have a lot to learn from him!"

"Also, don't try to show off your limited knowledge of feng shui in front of him. It's not enough."

Upon hearing the director's words, Hu Bayi became somewhat unconvinced. "Is that so? Then I'll see what he's so capable of!"

"However, Chief, could you also arrange for my brother to be included? He's an excellent marksman; he can hit anything he aims for."

The director glanced at Fatty Wang and agreed, "Alright, you can go together then."

"At that time, an archaeological team will be formed. In addition to you, Wang Kaixuan, and that consultant, there will be other people joining. Let me remind you, never underestimate others."

After Hu Bayi and Fatty Wang left the director's office, their stomachs were growling with hunger. Big Gold Tooth enthusiastically led them to the institute's canteen.

"Gentlemen, our canteen here is quite special."

As they walked, Big Gold Tooth introduced, "We've hired retired master chefs who have worked at state banquets. They're proficient in all eight major cuisines. Especially the braised pork, which is fatty but not greasy and melts in your mouth."

As they were talking, the three of them arrived at the entrance of the cafeteria.

The moment the door was opened, an enticing aroma of food wafted out. There weren't many people in the cafeteria; a few researchers were sitting in twos and threes eating, and the atmosphere was quiet and peaceful.

Fatty Wang perked up as soon as he smelled the aroma: "Old Hu, we have to treat ourselves today!"

Just as they were about to go to the window to get their food, Hu Bayi's gaze was suddenly drawn to a figure in the corner.

He was a young man with white hair, which was styled into a Taoist bun with a peach wood crane-shaped hairpin casually inserted on it. His face was refined and handsome, with an air of otherworldly elegance and a carefree spirit. At this moment, he was intently arranging something on the table with leaves.

"That is……"

Hu Bayi squinted and discovered that the young man was actually using chopsticks to form divination symbols.

Big Gold Tooth followed his gaze and immediately lowered his voice: "Oh, that's Consultant Li. Shall we go over and say hello?"

Before Hu Bayi could answer, the young man suddenly turned his head and shot his gaze straight at him like lightning.

Even though they were more than ten meters apart, Hu Bayi felt as if those eyes could see right through his soul, and they didn't match his face at all; they seemed to have been through a lot.

"Since we are destined to meet, why not come and have a chat?" The young man's voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of the three of them.

Upon closer inspection, Hu Bayi noticed that on the table in front of the young man, a complete Bagua diagram had been arranged with chopsticks, with some chopsticks forming special changing lines.

"sit."

The young man pointed to the seat opposite him, his gaze lingering on Hu Bayi's face for a moment. "Your face is peculiar. Your destiny palace carries an ominous aura, yet it also conceals a bluish-purple energy. This ominous aura is also the aura of weapons. You must be Comrade Hu Bayi."

Hu Bayi was immediately startled: "You know me?"

The young man smiled slightly and tapped the divination symbol on the table with his finger: "Qian represents heaven, Kun represents earth. When heaven and earth interact, all things are born. Your aura of blue and purple is quite unusual."

"Moreover, the brother beside you also has a purplish-blue aura in his destiny, but he has less of a murderous aura and more of a calamity-bringing aura."

"It must be Wang Kaixuan!"

At this moment, in Li Chunfeng's eyes, the blue-purple aura on the two bodies intertwined, vaguely forming the shape of a dragon and a tiger, but because it was missing a corner, it never took shape.

When Wang Kaixuan heard Li Chunfeng say that he was destined for disaster, he immediately became unhappy and muttered to himself, "Old Hu, did he see our files?"

Hu Bayi shook his head. He didn't believe that the expert the director mentioned was someone simple. Maybe the person really could see through it.

Hu Bayi immediately cupped his hands and asked, "May I ask what this so-called bluish-purple aura you speak of is?"

Li Chunfeng laughed and said, "Since ancient times, purple aura has been regarded as an auspicious omen, associated with the appearance of emperors and sages, and can only be possessed by people with extremely noble destinies."

"Qing also means qing (clear). The clear air rises and becomes the sky. Those with a qing (clear) complexion are often lucky, meaning that the sky favors them and they will surely rise to prominence."

"Those who can simultaneously display both bluish and purple auras on their faces may be called: the chosen ones!"

"The chosen one?!"

Hu Bayi and Fatty Wang exchanged a glance, somewhat incredulous.

Li Chunfeng nodded: "In other words, Heaven has ordained that you will accomplish certain things and endure certain hardships. There are many such people in history, and they are not uncommon."

"They were born into humble circumstances or into wealth, destined to accomplish some great feat, like Qin Shi Huang, Liu Xiu, Ran Min, and Zhu Yuanzhang."

Upon hearing this, Hu Bayi's lips twitched: "Don't get me into trouble. Those were emperors from ancient times. This is a new era. Feudal thinking is unacceptable!"

Li Chunfeng rolled his eyes at him and said, "I never said you had the destiny of an emperor. You're dreaming."

"Were you wondering before that, with so many talented people in China, why were you two specifically chosen?"

"Now I can tell you that it is because of the destiny that you two are destined to confront the ancient gods."

Fatty Wang grumbled from the side, "The more I listen, the weirder it sounds. Why does it have to be just the two of us?"

Li Chunfeng curled his lip and pointed to the sky: "Go ask God which dog chose this."

"Of course, it's not that it has to be the two of you, but you are the most suitable candidates."

Li Chunfeng put away the chopsticks on the table and gently tapped the surface. "The concept of destiny is mysterious and profound. If you believe in it, it exists; if you don't, it doesn't."

Hu Bayi pondered for a moment and asked, "And you? Do you have any destiny?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chunfeng suddenly burst into laughter, but his laughter carried a hint of vicissitude: "Me? I'm just someone who follows orders, just for a few taels of silver and enough soup for three meals a day." "Who would have thought that seeking transcendence would lead to being ensnared in a net? All living beings are like fish in a pond, vying for flavor."

He stood up, his white hair gleaming faintly in the sunlight: "We will set off for Gulan County early tomorrow morning. Be prepared."

After saying that, he turned and left, his back view slender yet upright, as if he were out of place in this world.

Fatty Wang scratched his head: "Old Hu, why is Consultant Li talking so strangely? He doesn't look that old, so why is his hair all white?"

Big Gold Tooth whispered to the side, "I heard that this Consultant Li has a mysterious background. Even the director treats him with great respect. Some say he has lived for hundreds of years, while others say he is a reincarnated immortal."

Hu Bayi gazed in the direction Li Chunfeng had left, lost in thought: "No matter who he is, this trip to Gulan County will probably not be simple."

The next morning, the archaeological team gathered at the entrance of the research institute. In addition to Hu Bayi, Fatty Wang, and Li Chunfeng, there were three other members: Big Gold Tooth, Sister, and Hou Qing.

Fatty Wang pointed at his older sister and said rudely, "Is this little girl coming with us too?"

Unexpectedly, the older sister bit Wang Pangzi's finger.

"Which one is the girl? I'm your older sister, big sister!" Big sister emphasized repeatedly. "Besides, my Qin dialect is very beautiful. I'll be your interpreter when the time comes!"

Everyone turned their gaze to Li Chunfeng without prior arrangement.

Li Chunfeng, however, remained calm and composed, glancing indifferently at Hu Bayi and the others, and said, "Little Sister's strength is far greater than yours."

Just as Fatty Wang was about to retort, his sister threw the huge bundle behind her at him, immediately making it hard for Wang Kaixuan to breathe.

"Tch, what a coward, can't even carry a bundle!"

The older sister actually possesses a storage artifact, but she says that carrying it on her body gives her a weighty and reassuring feeling, so she has never put it away.

Hu Bayi's pupils immediately contracted. The package probably weighed at least one or two hundred pounds. The director was right after all.

Seeing this, Hou Qing easily lifted the bundle off Wang Pangzi with one hand, slung it over his shoulder, and turned to bow to Li Chunfeng: "Master, let's go!"

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After several days of travel, the five people had arrived in Qin Province, and their car was traveling on a rugged mountain road.

Suddenly, Li Chunfeng opened his eyes: "Stop the car."

Then, at Li Chunfeng's signal, the group got off the bus and prepared to walk in a certain direction.

"Um, Consultant Li, why aren't we taking the car anymore?" Big Gold Tooth asked breathlessly.

"because………"

Li Chunfeng whetted everyone's appetite, then pointed at the bus and said, "That bus is going to break down!"

Sure enough, the bus broke down on the road after only a few hundred meters.

"So, what's our next step?"

Li Chunfeng looked at Hou Qing with a questioning expression. Hou Qing casually picked up a few leaves, which fell to the ground and formed a divination pattern.

Hou Qing frowned slightly, staring at the newly formed hexagram, and said in a low voice, "Kan represents water, and Dui represents marsh. With water and marsh overlapping, we need to travel by water to reach the Qinling Mountains, but we may encounter floods along the way."

Upon hearing this, Hu Bayi leaned closer to take a look and saw that the Kan position in the hexagram was prominent, faintly exuding an ominous aura. He couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart: "Advisor Li, what does this hexagram mean?"

Li Chunfeng glanced at the divination result and slowly said, "Kan represents water dangers, and Dui represents gossip. On this journey by water, there may be ominous creatures causing trouble."

"The evil thing?"

Upon hearing this, Fatty Wang immediately perked up. "Could it be something from the water?"

Li Chunfeng nodded slightly, his gaze deep: "In the Qinling Mountains area, there are many tributaries of the Yellow River, and there has been a legend of the 'Iron-Headed Dragon King' since ancient times."

"Iron-Headed Dragon King?" Hu Bayi frowned. "This name doesn't sound simple."

Li Chunfeng said calmly, "The Iron-Headed Dragon King is not a real dragon, but a giant fish with a head as hard as iron and a body as big as a boat. It lies dormant in the depths of the Yellow River year-round, and when the water is turbulent, it will surface, capsize boats, and devour those who fall into the water."

"The ancients were superstitious and thought it was the Yellow River water god, hence the name 'Dragon King,' but in reality it was just a ferocious fish that had come to power."

Upon hearing this, Fatty Wang immediately felt a chill: "This thing... we can't really run into it, can we?"

Li Chunfeng glanced at him, a half-smile on his face: "The divination indicates this, so it's highly likely."

Hu Bayi pondered for a moment and asked, "Now that we know this thing exists, can we take a detour to avoid it?"

Li Chunfeng shook his head: "The journey through the Qinling Mountains will inevitably involve waterways; there's no way to avoid them. However…"

He suddenly took out an ancient bronze plow from his sleeve and gently pressed it on the center of the hexagram. The originally ominous hexagram paused slightly, and the ominous aura lessened.

“Although the divination is ominous, it is not without solution,” Li Chunfeng said calmly. “The Iron-Headed Dragon King is fierce, but it also has weaknesses.”

Hu Bayi's eyes lit up: "What weakness?"

Li Chunfeng pointed at the bronze plow with his fingertip and said, "This item is called 'Water-Suppressing Coin.' It is an ancient artifact left behind by Yu the Great when he was controlling the floods. It is specifically designed to ward off evil spirits associated with floods. If you really encounter the Iron-Headed Dragon King, this item can temporarily suppress it and buy you a chance to escape."

Fatty Wang rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "Advisor Li, you have quite a few treasures. Could you also get a couple for me and Lao Hu to protect ourselves?"

Li Chunfeng chuckled: "Don't bite off more than you can chew. Your fates are special, and my intervention might interfere with your opportunities."

He paused, then added, "However, if you really encounter danger, remember one thing: although the Iron-Headed Dragon King is ferocious, it fears the sound of thunder and fire. If it is truly in dire straits, you can use firearms to scare it away."

Hu Bayi nodded and made a note of it, but a vague unease lingered in his heart.

Li Chunfeng seemed to sense his concerns and said calmly, "Those destined by Heaven will be blessed. This journey may be dangerous, but it is also an opportunity for you."

After saying that, he waved his sleeve, and the divination symbols on the ground instantly scattered, and the leaves fell with the wind, as if nothing had happened.

Fatty Wang scratched his head and muttered, "This is all so mystical, it sounds kind of scary, and this Consultant Li keeps refusing to reveal his name..."

Hu Bayi took a deep breath and whispered to Fatty Wang, "It's better to believe it exists than not to believe it doesn't."

Then, Hu Bayi narrowed his eyes, looked at the departing figures of Li Chunfeng and the other two, and whispered, "Following him, we're probably going to see a lot more of the world!"

(End of this chapter)