This story illustrates the profound impact of selflessness, humility, and respect for natural laws in the context of feng shui. It highlights the consequences of greed and deception versus the rewards of altruism and wisdom. Through the sacrifices of those who act for the greater good and the downfall of those driven by self-interest, it reinforces the universal belief that true prosperity comes from virtue, not cunning.
It is said that in the southwestern part of Fengjing Town, there was a river called Huang Liangfu. In the middle of this river, an earthen mound would appear above the water's surface. This mound floated with the tides, never being submerged or rising too high. Near the river lived a geomancer named Mr. Wang Yangtian, a well-respected feng shui master. One day, a local villager named Zhang Deli, whose father had recently passed away, approached Mr. Wang to find an auspicious burial site. Zhang’s family was particularly interested in the land near the mound.
When Mr. Wang surveyed the area, he discovered that the feng shui of the mound was terrible. He knew that using it as a burial site would bring misfortune and harm to the family's descendants. However, knowing that heavenly secrets should not be revealed lightly, he simply advised Zhang to find another place. Not long after, Mr. Wang discreetly purchased the land next to the mound himself, intending to take on whatever misfortune might come and spare the villagers from it.
The villagers, unaware of Mr. Wang's true intentions, believed he had tricked Zhang. They thought Mr. Wang had claimed the spot because it was actually a highly auspicious site. Convinced that Mr. Wang had deceived them, Zhang Deli plotted to reclaim the land.
At dawn the next day, Zhang gathered a group of men to fence off the "prime land" by the mound. Just as they began, a sudden storm erupted with thunder and torrential rain. The men, frightened by this strange occurrence, ran home to take shelter. Zhang, ignoring their warnings, continued building the fence. The fierce tide battered the riverbanks, and with a loud crash, the bank gave way. The river split, sweeping the mound further into the current and creating an island in the river's heart. Zhang found himself trapped on this new "island," with the rising tide threatening to wash him away.
When Mr. Wang heard that Zhang was in danger, he rushed to the river and jumped in to rescue him. But Zhang, suspicious and stubborn, thought Mr. Wang was trying to fight him for the land and refused to leave. The water continued to rise, and a powerful wave finally pulled Zhang under. Tragically, Mr. Wang was also caught by the current and never resurfaced.
When the storm subsided, the villagers gathered by the river, mourning Mr. Wang's heroic sacrifice. From that day, the mound came to be known as "Feng Shui Mound," a place of great power and prosperity. Mr. Wang’s descendants thrived and were blessed, while Zhang's family fell into poverty and misfortune. The tale affirmed the old saying, "Good deeds bring good rewards."
In a neighboring village, there was once a skilled doctor whose yard boasted a flourishing apricot tree—a symbol of good fortune and healing in the medical community. The doctor's reputation was strong, and many came to seek treatment. However, as government-sponsored rural healthcare programs expanded, fewer patients visited, and an unfortunate incident led him to give up his practice.
One day, a patient came to the doctor with a mild cold and underwent a routine penicillin sensitivity test. The doctor found no signs of allergy and administered the medication. Tragically, the patient suffered an unexpected reaction and could not be saved. The patient was a relative, and although the family did not hold the doctor responsible, he felt compelled to give them significant compensation and closed his practice.
Not long after, the once-proud apricot tree in his yard was reduced to a bare trunk, with thin, drooping branches that grew sideways and downward like an umbrella. Soon after, the rural healthcare program took off, and within a year, the incident had happened, marking the decline in the doctor's fortunes. The tree's transformation from lush to sparse symbolized this change—from prosperity to misfortune.
Years ago, there was a farmer named Wang En who, dissatisfied with tilling his land, longed for great wealth. One day, he heard about a renowned feng shui master who had helped many find fortune. Wang En begged the master to find him a site that promised riches. The master hesitated, saying, "I cannot reveal heavenly secrets lightly. If I do, I will lose my eyesight." Wang En, desperate, swore an oath: "If you go blind for helping me, I will care for you like my own father for the rest of your life." Touched by his earnestness, the master agreed.
After searching many places, the master pointed to a spot across the river by a rocky cliff, saying, "Build your home here, and you will prosper." Wang En followed his advice, and within years, he amassed great wealth. True to the warning, the master lost his sight. However, Wang En, now wealthy, felt burdened by caring for a blind man and began mistreating him, making him grind grain daily and punishing him for any delay. The master lamented, "I can read the earth’s energy but failed to see the nature of human hearts."
Years later, the master’s apprentice visited and was devastated by his mentor's condition. "Master, how can good deeds bring such poor reward?" he cried. The master whispered a plan to his student, who then approached Wang En, exclaiming, "This place is truly blessed! But if you carve three holes into that cliff, it will transform the site and bring even greater fortune, even elevating your descendants to high office."
Believing this, Wang En quickly hired workers to bore three holes. As soon as the last hole was made, a pair of white cranes flew away from the cliff, signaling the end of the site’s power. From then on, Wang En's fortunes reversed, and within years, he was penniless. Meanwhile, the master’s eyesight miraculously returned, proving that true justice prevails: good deeds are rewarded, and selfishness is punished.
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