Huang Jiu and Huang Xian'er urged me, so I quickly brushed off the dirt on the coffin.
I figured Su Dazhuang wouldn't inspect the coffin closely. He hadn't touched the dirt on the coffin, probably because he'd contacted my second uncle and was planning to check the feng shui. After all, with everything that had happened, even Su Dazhuang had to believe in this stuff.
Huang Jiu picked up the bronze mirror. Ten seals had been broken, and the cracks on the mirror formed the character "诛" (meaning to destroy). The cracks were deep, and I dared not apply too much force, fearing that the mirror would shatter completely. However, despite the cracks, the mirror was still in one piece.
On the way back, I reminded Huang Jiu and Huang Xian'er not to mention that we had been to the Su family tomb. Digging up people's graves could bring bad luck, and I didn't want Su Dazhuang to come and scold me.
Huang Jiu, still in his yellow weasel form, squatted in the passenger seat. He hadn't succeeded in transforming yet, and although he tried to act nonchalant, I could tell he was a little disappointed. But this kind of thing couldn't be comforted by me; it was something he had to come to terms with on his own.
We arrived home around 3 AM. The lights were on in the living room, and my second uncle was sitting on the sofa smoking. Seeing Huang Jiu still in his yellow weasel form, he asked, "So, didn't it work?"
I nodded.
I had originally planned to ask Huang Jiu to talk to my second uncle since he had experienced the transformation process, and his explanation would be more detailed than mine. However, when I turned around, I saw Huang Jiu squatting on Huang Xian'er, and the couple quickly slipped back into their room.
I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Couldn't they wait just a few more minutes? It seemed like what Little Fatty said was true—he really didn't want to get out of bed for a few days, and now I felt like a nervous wreck. But since we hadn't solved the matter with Hu Wenhui yet, I had to control myself.
Seeing Huang Jiu and Huang Xian'er return to their room, I asked my second uncle to wait a moment. After settling Xiao Cui and making sure she was asleep, I gently opened the door and stepped out.
I sat down on the sofa and took out the Geopan (地盘). When I saw the word "地" (meaning earth) carved into the surface, my second uncle furrowed his brow and said, "The spiritual treasure gathers energy. It requires immense fortune. I thought Wenhui's arrival would have reduced some of your luck, but it seems your fortune is still so strong."
I had been quite happy initially since finding money so easily was a pleasant experience for anyone. But when my second uncle said this, I couldn't help but feel uneasy.
I handed the Geopan to my second uncle and said, "I don't know how to use this. How about you take it? It will make me feel more at ease."
He nodded and replied, "That works. If your luck grows even stronger, you should try to reject it as much as possible."
Money floating in front of you, but trying to resist reaching for it is hard.
I understood what my second uncle meant, but I didn't fully grasp it, so I asked, "Some people dream of getting rich, yet I'm supposed to reject it? Second uncle, are we overthinking things?"
"I hope I'm overthinking," my second uncle replied as he tucked the Geopan away. Then he asked about Huang Jiu's situation.
After listening to my account, my second uncle didn't have much of a reaction, but he analyzed, "Huang Jiu's situation might be due to his physical condition. He knows his own body better than we do, so there's nothing we can do about it."
After briefly mentioning Huang Jiu's situation, my second uncle moved on to the topic of the Ghost Building.
The Ghost Building had been demolished, and construction on the foundation had begun. Now, Wang Shukun and Zhang Wenyuan wanted us to invest 5 million each, promising an additional 10% stake for each of us.
I frowned and asked my second uncle, "Didn't you just say I should avoid wealth to prevent my luck from getting too strong? How does this investment make sense?"
My second uncle replied, "This is different."
I wasn't sure how it was different, but I reminded him, "The 20 million we have was earned with our lives. Just because the Three Yin Sect hasn't come after us yet doesn't mean we're safe. I've ruined their plans twice now, and sooner or later, they'll come knocking."
What I meant was, I was worried we might lose money. After all, good luck doesn't change human nature.
The Ghost Building had been around for 20 years, and everyone in the provincial capital knew about it. Just because a new building was being constructed didn't mean it would be successful. If the building failed, our 5 million would be wasted.
However, my second uncle was an adult, and I believed he had his own reasoning. Seeing him remain silent, I said, "You decide. I'll follow your lead, but this 5 million is all I'll put in. The rest I'll keep."
Fortune changes with the stars, and no one knows what tomorrow will bring. In the past, I would have been willing to take a gamble, but now, with Xiao Cui living with me, I didn't want her to suffer, even if we didn't live in luxury.
I went to my bedroom, took out my bank card from a pile of jewelry in the safe, and handed it to my second uncle.
He hesitated before taking it and said, "I'll keep 5 million for you."
I nodded.
Money wasn't everything, but after experiencing poverty, I understood its value.
But he was my second uncle.
After taking the bank card, he asked, "I haven't been able to contact Hu Wenhui since he left. His phone either can't get through or no one answers. Do you think something has happened to him?"
"Don't worry. Wenhui is capable. He won't run into any trouble here." My second uncle seemed confident in Hu Wenhui and continued, "Take advantage of the fact that he's staying in the shop. Get to know him better. It will be beneficial for you in the future."
I had always been curious about Hu Wenhui's background, so I quickly asked my second uncle, "What benefits?"
My second uncle left me hanging and replied, "You'll know in time. It's getting late. You should go rest. Your aunt and I will be leaving soon."
There was still a lot to do tomorrow, and though I was unwilling, I had to return to my bedroom. After a quick shower, I lay on my bed, closed my eyes, and began circulating my qi. Once I formed a full cycle of the Great Zhou Tian, I prepared to sleep.
Forming the Great Zhou Tian allowed the qi to circulate in the dantian and along the Ren and Du meridians, promoting self-healing. This was why martial artists in novels would see their strength skyrocket once they opened these channels.
I wasn't sure how my meridians were opened, but I just followed the methods from the scroll, and it happened naturally.
The next morning, I woke up around 8 AM. Xiao Cui was still asleep, and I washed up in the bathroom, grabbed the bronze mirror, and took the key before heading out.
As soon as I opened the door, Huang Jiu was there, leaning against the wall. He hadn't transformed, and he was still shaking slightly, his legs unsteady.
I couldn't help but ask, "Huang Jiu, you and Xian'er are an old married couple now. Is it really necessary to be so eager?"
Huang Jiu weakly replied, "You wouldn't understand. Different environments, different states, the feelings are all different."
The profoundness of his words went over my head, but I could guess that both of them had probably taken human form last night. For them, it was indeed a different experience.
Huang Jiu continued, "You're living with your new wife, and it's been days and you still haven't made a move. If you're struggling, I can teach you!"
My second uncle had told me to ask Huang Jiu, but I felt awkward bringing it up. Now that Huang Jiu mentioned it, my face turned red, and I quickly came up with an excuse to dodge the topic.
Huang Jiu sneered, "They say young boys should focus on their own work. Are you failing to pass the exam or something?"
I was furious and replied, "Mind your own business. Don't meddle in mine!"
As I spoke, I didn't realize we had arrived at the street corner, where I saw Shen Weiguo standing outside the shop.