Chapter 42: Folk Forbidden Art: The Three Corpses Blocking Wealth (Part 4)

The so-called "Three-Breach Day" refers to the breach of wealth, the breach of physical integrity, and the breach of one’s fortune; it is also known as a day of great misfortune. Anyone whose destiny clashes with this day will face extreme bad luck and a miserable fortune. Not only will they suffer financial loss, but they will also face the "bloody disaster," which is synonymous with the breach of physical integrity. Many people who know their fate clashes with this day will hide in their homes or stay in Taoist temples or monasteries for a couple of days in advance, eating simple vegetarian meals and chanting scriptures to avoid the impending calamity.

The reason for deploying the "Three-Corpse Wealth-Blocking Technique" on a Three-Breach Day is that performing the ritual on this specific day not only blocks the target's financial luck and surrounds them with ominous energy and bad luck, but also forces them to suffer financial loss, physical harm, and a total collapse of their fortune.

After listening, Wang Bin still couldn't believe it and asked with skepticism, "You're saying that just by using the corpses of these three animals, you can actually block someone's wealth and curse them with bad luck? That sounds like complete nonsense!"

"You wouldn't understand even if I explained it, so just forget it if you don't believe me!" Li Chengfeng was too lazy to explain further. Talking to Wang Bin was like playing the lute to a cow; it was a waste of breath.

Although Wang Bin didn't understand, he was still curious and pestered Li Chengfeng, insisting on an explanation. Li Chengfeng, growing weary, had no choice but to continue.

Many people do not understand how Feng Shui can affect a person’s health and wealth. The "Yellow Emperor's Yin Convergence Classic" records: "Fish born in water do not see the water; humans born in Qi do not see the Qi; ghosts born in earth do not see the earth." This sentence refers to the three environments in which fish, humans, and ghosts exist.

Fish live in water but cannot see the water. There are various water qualities—freshwater, seawater, polluted water—and each type sustains different fish. If a freshwater fish is placed into seawater, it will die; this is how water affects fish. Water affects fish because fish depend on water for life.

Humans live in Qi but cannot see the Qi. Qi is the foundation of human survival, and there are many types: malevolent Qi, decaying Qi, turbid Qi, ominous Qi, polluted Qi, spiritual Qi, and wealth-bearing Qi. Every location has a different Qi field, and this is how Qi affects humans. Qi affects humans because humans depend on Qi for life.

Ghosts live in earth but cannot see the earth. Earth is divided into various positions—auspicious, baleful, malignant, and blessed. The composition of the soil also varies greatly—yellow, red, black, sandy—and because of the differences in soil quality and position, it has a significant impact on ghosts. Earth affects ghosts because ghosts depend on earth for life.

The Three-Corpse Wealth-Blocking Technique changes a person's fortune precisely because it alters the local Qi field, transforming the wealth-bearing Qi into decaying and ominous Qi.

Li Chengfeng explained a great deal, leaving Wang Bin confused and bewildered. While he couldn't fully grasp it, he began to understand a little. Li Chengfeng picked up his cup and took a sip. As a Feng Shui master, he did not want to use forbidden arts to harm others, as any carelessness in doing so could lead to divine retribution.

Before casting the Three-Corpse Wealth-Blocking Technique, Li Chengfeng wanted to give the Shenghai Gold Store one last chance. As the saying goes, "where forgiveness is possible, show mercy." If they returned the money they had swindled, he would let the matter rest. He decided to go to the store once more to see what their attitude was. Since reopening the Suiyuan Hall, he had earned some money and was no longer in the state of not even being able to afford a meal. With money in his pocket, Li Chengfeng stopped taking the bus and hailed a taxi, taking Wang Bin with him to the Shenghai Gold Store.

The business at the Shenghai Gold Store was booming, with a constant stream of customers. Upon seeing the four large characters of the store’s name, Li Chengfeng felt his anger flare up. The two walked toward the entrance one after another, only to be stopped by two security guards as they reached the door. The guards recognized Li Chengfeng and said disdainfully, "Why are you here again? Get out of here immediately; the Shenghai Gold Store doesn't welcome you."

"Get lost, or we’ll break your legs!"

"You people are truly shameless. You swindled me out of so much money, and not only won't you let me in, but you want to use violence?" Li Chengfeng was furious. He couldn't even enter the door and was being threatened by the guards, leading to a heated confrontation.

The noise drew the attention of the store manager, Han Lili. She strode over with an arrogant gait, her heels clicking on the smooth floor, and stared at Li Chengfeng with contempt. Approaching the door, she said with a tone of disgust, "I spared you last time, yet you dare to come to the Shenghai Gold Store to cause trouble. Do you need me to call the police and have you arrested before you’ll behave?"

"Get out of here now, and don't let me see you again."

Li Chengfeng could not understand why these swindlers were so emboldened. "You gang of scammers, you cheat people and still dare to be so arrogant! Do you have no sense of justice?"

Wang Bin demanded angrily. Upon learning that Li Chengfeng had been swindled out of 800,000, he was filled with rage. What was even more infuriating was that the perpetrators were acting as if they were untouchable and were threatening to have the victim arrested. Was there no law? Was there no justice?

Han Lili smiled slightly, cast a dismissive glance at Wang Bin, and scoffed with triumph and arrogance. "Hmph..."

"I am a scammer. I admit I swindled your friend out of 800,000. Even if you know it, what can you do about it?"

"If you have the ability, go ahead and call the police, take me to court. Do you have any evidence?"

"Even if you had evidence, so what? Our boss at the Shenghai Group, Deng Sihai, has connections in both the underworld and the police force. Do you really think you can win?"

Arrogant, overbearing, and self-important—that was the Shenghai Gold Store. Even if you were swindled, you had no choice but to swallow it.

Li Chengfeng and Wang Bin were completely incensed by Han Lili's words. Li Chengfeng remained relatively calm, knowing that for Han Lili to speak so boldly, she must have significant backing. Wang Bin, however, was impulsive and shouted angrily, "I don't believe there is nowhere to seek justice. I’m going to the Shenghai Group headquarters to file a complaint against you right now!"

"Go ahead if you dare. If you dare to cause trouble at the Shenghai Group, you’ll end up in an even worse state." After saying this, Han Lili ignored them and told the guards, "If they dare to cause trouble here and affect our business, beat them to death. I’ll take responsibility for it."

Wang Bin was so angry he was trembling, and he wanted to charge in, but Li Chengfeng pulled him back. "Binzi, a wise man doesn't fight when the odds are against him. Let's go!"

Looking at the hulking guards blocking the entrance, Wang Bin finally cooled down and could only leave while cursing under his breath. Wang Bin had wanted to go to the Shenghai Group headquarters to complain, but Li Chengfeng stopped him. Han Lili’s words were clear: going to the headquarters would result in an even worse outcome, and she certainly wasn't just making idle threats. If she didn't have someone powerful backing her, how could a woman be so arrogant?

Seeing that they were relying on their power to bully others and that their attitude was even more overbearing than before, Li Chengfeng felt no more hesitation. He could now proceed with the Three-Corpse Wealth-Blocking Technique with a clear conscience, ensuring that the Shenghai Gold Store paid the price it deserved.

Back at the Suiyuan Hall, Li Chengfeng began to prepare the items for the ritual. He found three hemp ropes and tied them to the necks of a sickly cat, a featherless crow, and an emaciated bat. The ritual did not require many things, as a cat that died of illness, a featherless crow, and a starved bat were already items of great decay.

Because the Shenghai Gold Store was too crowded during the day, he would have to wait until nightfall, when there were fewer people, to go and deploy the Three-Corpse Wealth-Blocking Technique.