Calamity Qi (Seeking Recommendations!)

"Good morning, Young Master Ming!"

"Young Master is polite!"

In the early morning, the maids and servants of the Wu Family Fortified Village discovered a new hobby of Wu Ming.

No matter who he met, he always liked to size them up, which made people's hearts creep.

The maids who wished to fly up the branches to become phoenixes naturally blushed and their hearts pounded, filled with anticipation, secretly striking poses. The other servants, however, felt their anuses clench, worried about the chastity of their behinds.

"Hmm... their fate and fortune are all the same... However, my Wu Family Fortified Village has a strong fortune, so there are no Yin ghosts or evil spirits..."

Little did they know, these men and women were all overthinking it. Wu Ming was merely observing their fate and fortune.

"They're all white... Does that mean they're commoners?"

"Moreover... I've looked at over a dozen people, and I don't feel tired at all. This technique consumes very little..."

"What's even more astonishing is that all the forms and colors of their fortune are clearly visible to me. This is no longer Spiritual Eyes, but God Eyes! Heavenly Eyes!!!"

Existence is reasonable.

Since he had confirmed that his Spiritual Eyes technique was incredibly effective, and it was likely a gift from the Main God Hall, Wu Ming felt at ease. However, just to be safe, he still wanted to show the incantation to Sister Wu Qing.

"Greetings, Young Master!"

Turning the training ground, Wu Tiehu and a few others stepped forward to pay their respects. Wu Ming's eyes twitched: "Finally, I've met some different ones..."

In his eyes, Zhao Song and Wu Tiehu had dense white energy above their heads, forming a mass, with wisps of red and surrounded by dark black energy.

"Black energy... could it be military energy and Sha Qi?"

"And... this Wu Tiehu..."

Compared to Zhao Song, the Township Inspector, Wu Tiehu's fortune above his head was even denser. There was even a layer of strange mysterious light, as if it corresponded to heaven and earth. His fortune also fluctuated constantly, acting aggressively, as if wanting to continuously devour and grow. In comparison, the military energy and Sha Qi surrounding this person were several times that of Zhao Song.

"Does the Young Master have any instructions?"

Wu Tiehu, naturally unaware that his foundation had been seen through, asked when he saw Wu Ming deep in thought.

"No! It's nothing... you all train well!"

After dismissing the two, Wu Ming recalled Wu Tiehu's abnormality and was somewhat surprised: "What is this? A great fortune bestowed by heaven? A Sha star answering destiny?"

Pondering all the way, he arrived outside Wu Qing's room: "Is Sister home?"

"Little brother, is something the matter?"

The door opened on its own without wind, revealing Wu Qing's graceful figure.

She had changed out of her Daoist robes and into a pink palace dress. With her hair adorned with flowers, she was even more charming, standing with her hands behind her back, seemingly gazing at a painting on the wall.

When Wu Ming looked, he saw a painting of bamboo branches on the wall. His face turned slightly red.

The bamboo branches in the painting were tall and verdant, merely average. In the blank space beside it, a poem was inscribed:

"Green willows sway by the river, Hearing the sound of singing from the shore. Sun rises in the east, rain in the west, Saying there's no Qing, yet there is Qing."

The painting was now finely framed, and even the scroll was made of the finest Rosewood, clearly showing Wu Qing's great fondness for this work.

"I wrote this when I was drunk that day, Sister, please don't tease me anymore..."

Wu Ming touched his nose and said with a wry smile.

In his previous life, he remembered this poem and wrote it to tease Wu Qing. He didn't expect Wu Qing to see it, like it immensely, and forcibly take it, cherishing it so much.

"I really like your New Year's gift!"

Wu Qing merely smiled: "Little brother's literary talent has improved, and this poem has even more Daoist charm!"

"Cough cough..."

Wu Ming coughed. "Little brother is here this time because I have something to ask Sister. That Daoist Qing Ping from last time left behind a Spiritual Eyes technique, which is said to be able to see fortune!"

"Although there have always been many methods of observing Qi, those that can see fortune are all precious!"

Wu Qing was somewhat moved, then smiled again: "That Daoist Qing Ping is like a god of wealth to you!"

Upon receiving it, she was stunned again.

Her expression turned solemn, and after a long while, she sighed leisurely: "I still underestimated this person. I didn't expect him to not only be able to see a person's fortune but also the earth's Qi... This technique is no less than Yunping Daoist Academy's Spiritual Rhinoceros Connecting to the Bright Divine Eyes. Even handing it over would be a contribution..."

"It's just... when using this technique, it doesn't seem to be very clear!" Wu Ming said with feigned distress.

"Using it?"

Wu Qing was stunned, then re-examined Wu Ming, her smile deepening: "Very good. If you can cultivate this technique overnight, you can go to the Daoist Academy to receive a Daoist certificate. For ordinary people, they can shed their civilian status, be exempted from corvée labor, travel the world, and pass through checkpoints without needing official documents. Unfortunately, for you, it's just a chicken rib!"

"Chicken rib is a good term! Little brother prefers a carefree life, without unnecessary constraints!"

Wu Ming touched his nose.

"Once you enter the Daoist sect, you are no longer your own master..."

Wu Qing sighed and didn't press the issue: "You were able to master this technique overnight, which shows you have a talent for Feng Shui and physiognomy..."

"As for not being able to see clearly, that's normal. After all... one's fate and capacity are the foundation of a person, how can they be easily exposed? As for finding dragon veins and choosing burial sites, it is greatly tabooed by heaven and should never be done lightly!"

Seeing Wu Qing's solemn demeanor, Wu Ming could only nod obediently.

Just then, a thought stirred in his mind. He silently circulated his technique, looking towards Wu Qing.

In an instant, Wu Ming saw golden-red auspicious qi swirling like clouds, surrounded by a fiery aura. There was also a small, crimson sword, bobbing and weaving, swallowing and spitting out fortune.

This... it's dozens of times more immense than mine!

Wu Ming marveled inwardly. Immediately, he seemed to see a hint of green within the golden-red cloud.

Before he could look further, his eyes ached. Knowing he had reached his limit, he silently withdrew, greatly shaken. "My sister... is truly... extraordinary from birth! Even I, Wu Tiehu, and the entire Wu Family Fortified Village combined, are probably no match..."

"You?"

Wu Qing seemed to sense something and glanced at Wu Ming.

"Nothing..." Wu Ming chuckled dryly. "Putting aside the earth dragon feng shui, I'm very interested in personal destiny. Sister, tell me about it."

"You still want to study this?"

Wu Qing rolled her eyes. "Throughout history, this art of observing qi can only benefit others, not oneself. Those who achieve even a little, able to see the general picture, are considered extraordinary individuals, showered with praise and living without worry... If one can delve deeper and thoroughly investigate destiny, they can become honored guests of feudal lords!"

"What if one can pinpoint the earth's true dragon veins, or even see the grand trends of heavenly fortune?" Wu Ming asked curiously.

"Such people... are naturally killed! Otherwise, where would there be room for anyone else to thrive?" Wu Qing said with a half-smile, sending a shiver down Wu Ming's spine.

He knew Wu Qing was advising him. The art of observing qi was harmless, but becoming truly proficient could easily invite great disaster.

However, Wu Ming's situation was different. After much persistence and repeated assurances that he was merely curious and wouldn't delve too deep, Wu Qing showed a "I'm-scared-of-you" expression. After some thought, she slowly began:

"Heavenly fortune and earth veins, even qi observers have repercussions. I don't understand them, so I won't tell you. Sister once saw a book in the Daoist Academy's collection about physiognomy, which deals with human appearance. I can tell you about that!"

"'Qi' and 'fortune'! This 'qi' actually refers to 'vessel'! Fortune, in essence, is 'vessel fortune'!"

"The 'vessel' here refers to one's destiny and innate potential! It represents a person's highest potential!"

"'Fortune' refers to external assistance, acquired fortune, achieved in later life!"

"The relationship between the two is like a water cup and water. Destiny is the cup, and acquired fortune is the water. With destiny but no fortune, one will falter their entire life. But with abundant fortune and poor destiny, the water will crack the cup, leading to an early death. Only when the vessel and destiny are in harmony is it the righteous path!"

Wu Ming frowned. "If that's the case, aren't we all limited by our destiny? Should we not strive and just look at our fate?"

"Fortune is easy to seek, but destiny is hard to change. However, it's not impossible to alter one's fate!"

Wu Qing said, "Originally... a person's fortune throughout their life will never reach the upper limit of their destiny, so there's no need to worry. Even if they reach it, there are still methods to alter fate!"

"How can fate be altered?"

"Heaven, Earth, Feng Shui, accumulating virtue, and studying! Wu Qing said solemnly. "And with the combined strength of many, acting against heaven, one can also alter fate after enduring tribulations!"

"Destiny includes categories like Ziwei, Flood Dragon, and Star Manifestation, while fortune also has variations in color and form. Based on the five virtues, black is inauspicious, white is neutral, red is auspicious, gold is noble, and purple-green is a great noble qi!"

"The subtle changes within this lie in one's heart. Although fortune is precious, it must also be combined with the general trend of heaven and earth. It's not something that can be learned from books..."

"Little brother has learned his lesson!"

Wu Ming bowed solemnly, then glanced at Wu Qing again.

He saw that within the crimson-gold cloud, that hint of green was still quite conspicuous.

According to Sister's explanation, her own destiny is extremely noble. I just don't know if she's aware of it herself.

He now understood that if it were Qing Ping Daoist, he would probably only see some red qi.

At a higher level, perhaps he could see golden qi.

Those who could see the small sword were one in ten thousand among qi observers, let alone directly seeing that hint of green innate potential.

Furthermore, even if a skilled person could see it, there might be repercussions.

I wonder if True Man can do it?

A thought suddenly crossed his mind.

After bidding farewell, Wu Ming left with a heavy heart. He found a bronze mirror and silently circulated his Spiritual Power through his eyes.

He saw a young man emitting a clear light, indicating success in cultivation. Red and white qi surrounded him, signifying a minor noble fortune.

Around him, there were also wisps of black qi and Sha Qi, representing the Village Militia he controlled and the malice from the Zhou Family.

"But... where is my innate potential, and what is my destiny?"

Wu Ming's lips tightened as he examined himself closely. He could indeed see that amidst his red and white clouds of qi, there were now intertwined strands of dark, mysterious blackness.

Unlike the military qi and Sha Qi on Wu Tiehu and others, this blackness was directly entwined within his fortune, making Wu Ming's heart pound.

"Black signifies inauspiciousness, is this... Calamity Qi?!"

Wu Ming gritted his teeth. "And... my innate potential is unseen, could this also be a change brought about by the Main God Hall?"