In the Xuanmen practice of Feng Shui, the concepts of Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements, are inseparable from the word "balance."
For those in the Xuanmen, losing this balance results in what is known as heavenly retribution and calamity.
Take You Kun, for instance. His early death was a direct consequence of his extensive use of Xuanmen techniques for evil deeds. Despite a lifetime of scheming, he never realized he was already burdened by karmic debt, making his untimely demise only natural.
In contrast, Uncle Lin, when employing Xuanmen methods, appears so at ease, as if he pays no heed to the so-called heavenly retribution and calamity.
This is not due to any other reason than the Lin family's ancestral teachings, which Uncle Lin has consistently adhered to, never crossing the line.
"Heh heh, Uncle, you're something else! You actually swindled Duan Chenfeng out of twenty billion!"
Lin Shuainan sidled up to Uncle Lin, grinning slyly.
Uncle Lin shot him a dismissive glance and said irritably, "Look at your greedy face. Most of this twenty billion will be donated! The remaining two hundred million goes to the family! Do you think your uncle makes money easily?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Shuainan couldn't help but shrink his neck.
"Uncle, you're so good at making money, why do you always look so shabby?"
"Nonsense, your uncle lives with clean hands and empty sleeves, untainted by worldly dust! I've told you countless times, the Xuanmen arts passed down in my family are not to be used carelessly!"
Uncle Lin irritably smacked Lin Shuainan on the back of his head.
"Do you think I do this for money? I do it for justice in this world! For the lives of over two hundred people in the Duan family!"
"They shouldn't have died untimely deaths, yet someone forcibly altered their destinies. Your Uncle Lin is acting on behalf of heaven! This is righteousness, do you understand, kid!"
Lin Shuainan nodded repeatedly, "I understand, you're still shabby!"
"Scram, scram, scram! You don't understand anything. I've always said you'll inherit my legacy. Even if you accumulate immense wealth, you must still benefit the people!"
Uncle Lin gave Lin Shuainan a sidelong glance. How could he not know how wealthy Lin Shuainan was right now?
However, to him, all of this was mere fleeting clouds!
Fleeting clouds tinged with a bit of envy...
"Master Lin, as you instructed, everything is prepared, and all personnel have been arranged. Tonight, no one will come out seeking death!"
Duan Chenfeng hurried back. Uncle Lin had previously instructed him to ensure everyone in the old residence was properly settled and that no one should emerge after midnight, lest the heavenly secrets be broken and human efforts become futile!
"What about the Dharma artifacts you asked me to prepare?"
Uncle Lin asked casually, then added, "By the way, the money for these artifacts is not included in that twenty billion!"
Duan Chenfeng couldn't help but force a wry smile.
He had already given Uncle Lin ten billion as a deposit for the twenty billion. If he hadn't personally witnessed Uncle Lin donate ninety-nine billion to a disaster-stricken area, Duan Chenfeng would have truly suspected this Uncle Lin was a miser!
But now, Duan Chenfeng was filled with admiration for Uncle Lin!
While twenty billion was not a small sum, it was still bearable for Duan Chenfeng, especially considering it was for the lives of over two hundred people. It was worth it! It was all worth it!
"Regarding the Dharma artifacts, I've already tasked Uncle Wu. He's sent people to search various locations, and they should be delivered soon."
"Uncle Wu? Your butler?"
Uncle Lin raised an eyebrow and asked for clarification.
"Yes, it's him. I have full confidence in Uncle Wu's work."
"Very well, let's hope there are no mishaps!"
Uncle Lin cautioned once more before waving Duan Chenfeng away.
At this moment, Ling Feng returned with Yang Fei and Xiuxiu. Because they had entered this residence today, Yang Fei and the others had also been affected by the Feng Shui formation. Although not as severely as those who resided there permanently, the unmanifested impact on them was still significant.
Xiuxiu, unable to contain her curiosity, insisted on coming out, leaving only Ba Yilan to look after Bai Yunyan.
"Hey, Xiuxiu, come here. Let me introduce you. This is my Uncle, a true Feng Shui master!"
Lin Shuainan quickly beckoned Xiuxiu over.
Xiuxiu, a little shy, walked up to Uncle Lin and softly greeted him, "Hello, Uncle."
"Haha, good! Excellent! You truly are a worthy daughter-in-law of my Lin family! Your countenance indicates you are a blessing to your husband and will bring prosperity to your children! Niece-in-law, with your looks, even marrying a pig would make that pig prosperous!"
Uncle Lin leaped up in inexplicable excitement, lavishing praise on Xiuxiu.
Hearing him repeatedly call her niece-in-law, Xiuxiu's face turned crimson. She waved her hands repeatedly, trying to explain, "Uncle, please don't misunderstand, I... I and Shuainan are just friends."
"Haha, no rush, no rush. It all starts with being friends!"
Uncle Lin replied nonchalantly, then drew a hairpin from his sleeve and presented it to Xiuxiu.
"Oh dear, your Uncle has lived a life of purity. Xuanmen practitioners always face five losses and three deficiencies, fearing they might harm innocent girls. But now it's good! My little Shuainan's generation can finally find wives! Haha, niece-in-law, this is a treasure. Keep it safe; it can save your life at a critical moment!"
Uncle Lin instructed earnestly, pressing the hairpin into Xiuxiu's hand.
The hairpin was exquisitely crafted, and Xiuxiu instantly fell in love with it. However, she knew that accepting it would be tantamount to admitting she was the niece-in-law Uncle Lin spoke of.
Therefore, she repeatedly refused, "Thank you for your kindness, Uncle. I cannot accept such a valuable gift."
"Xiuxiu, Uncle is giving it to you, so take it. We're family! No need to be polite!"
Lin Shuainan, however, snatched the item and turned to place it on Xiuxiu's head. He even held up his phone to capture a picture of Xiuxiu!
"See how beautiful you are? This thing is practically tailor-made for you."
Xiuxiu anxiously tried to remove the hairpin from her head, but upon seeing herself in the phone, she felt that the item was truly beautiful, just as Lin Shuainan had said – it was indeed tailor-made for her!
Furthermore, a wave of warmth flowed down from her head, filling Xiuxiu with a sense of security!
"Uncle Lin, is this a Xuanmen Dharma artifact?"
Ling Feng could sense a strong, concentrated spiritual energy within the hairpin on Xiuxiu's head. This power was very gentle and indeed offered protective benefits.
"Hey, kid, you really don't know Xuanmen methods? Tsk tsk, your countenance is unusual. You should have been a Xuanmen practitioner, but why is there such heavy killing intent? Tsk tsk, it clashes with harmony!"
Uncle Lin had been curious about Ling Feng for a while. Now, after carefully observing Ling Feng's face, he quickly turned away, as if he had seen something unbearable.
Ling Feng smiled and shook his head. Based on this alone, Uncle Lin was far superior to You Kun.
However, Ling Feng's expression then turned cold.
"Uncle Lin, there may be an unexpected complication regarding the Dharma artifacts you need for the formation tonight."