Gu Qin found it strange why the E family dared to challenge the Mu family. After a simple calculation, she frowned at the conclusion that someone was backing the E family.

Gu Qin couldn't help but want to use her Heavenly Eye to take a look. Speaking of which, she had been feeling uneasy recently, not sure why.

"Brother Qin, are you really not going to help the Mu family? I think there must be someone behind the E family. Otherwise, how could they possibly match up against the Mu family?"

Qin Xian Sheng said gently, "Don't rush, we can discuss this later. Didn't you say you wanted to buy some gifts?"

Gu Qin exclaimed, "Right, I almost forgot. But what kind of gifts should I buy?"

She was buying gifts for her future sister-in-law, right, meaning Gu Jia’s girlfriend. Gu Jia had started dating in his junior year and had been together for two years. He hadn’t brought her home because he hadn’t mustered the courage until now. Since graduation, he felt their relationship was stable and thought she was a good match, so he decided to introduce her to the family.

Because of this, Cheng Yin Xiang was excited but also a bit worried, asking Gu Qin if she was afraid the girlfriend might dislike Xiao Tang. After all, both children were grown, and she herself was old. Having had a son late in life, she feared the son’s girlfriend might look down on him.

Gu Qin had to comfort her for quite a while. Actually, Gu Qin didn’t know much about the girlfriend either, but considering how mature and steady Gu Jia had become over the years, she believed his judgment was sound. Seeing Gu Jia’s demeanor, she assumed the girlfriend was likely a good person.

Since Gu Jia was bringing his girlfriend home, Gu Qin naturally wanted to show some appreciation and decided to buy a gift. She had mentioned this to Qin Xian Sheng yesterday, and today he came early to accompany her shopping, nearly forgetting about the Mu family incident.

However, Gu Qin was troubled. "I can't decide what gift to get." It was her first time giving a gift to her future sister-in-law, so she wanted it to be special.

Qin Xian Sheng remained silent. He had no experience with such matters, and besides, it wasn't a gift for Gu Qin. If it were for Gu Qin, he would have made something himself rather than bought it.

Unable to decide, Gu Qin dragged Qin Xian Sheng to go shopping. They ended up buying a limited-edition jewelry from a brand she liked. She simply couldn't think of anything else, having never given gifts before.

Since Gu Jia had mentioned that his girlfriend’s name contained the character for bamboo, Gu Qin immediately picked out the bamboo-themed jewelry, finding it very beautiful and suitable as a gift.

Two days later, Cheng Yin Xiang got up early and specially invited a hotel chef to cook at home to properly entertain her son’s girlfriend.

Around ten o'clock, Gu Jia brought his girlfriend, Yi Xiaozhu, over.

Although Yi Xiaozhu's name was quite neutral, her personality was very gentle, unlike her name. She was also very pretty, appearing very virtuous and at ease with the family, even making Lu Xiaotang laugh heartily.

Gu Qin didn't dare to use her Heavenly Eye to peek, but just by looking at her face, she could tell that this girl was indeed nice. She didn't want to invade anyone's privacy.

Yi Xiaozhu's father was a doctor, and her mother was a professor at a school. Her upbringing was excellent, and she clearly came from a scholarly background. Cheng Yin Xiang liked her very much.

Moreover, Yi Xiaozhu was straightforward and helped with whatever needed doing when she visited, showing a composed and genuine character.

Gu Qin admired Gu Jia's choice in partners. This time, he had chosen well, unlike during high school when he dated someone else.

At the dinner table, Cheng Yin Xiang couldn't resist asking when they planned to get married.

Gu Jia replied, "Mom, it's too early. We've just graduated and plan to wait one or two years, but we hope to have an engagement first."

Cheng Yin Xiang smiled, nodding, "If you're not rushing into marriage, then an engagement is appropriate. Discuss the details with your family, Yi Xiaozhu, and let us know how we can help."

Gu Jia added, "Mom, no need for you to worry about it. We'll handle it ourselves."

"Yes, Aunt," Yi Xiaozhu said, "Gu Jia and I agreed to keep things simple. We'll have a small engagement ceremony and invite both families for a meal."

"Alright, everything is up to you."

Yi Xiaozhu had an older brother who was already married, and their family had excellent manners.

The engagement was kept simple, with both families gathering in a hotel in Beijing for a few banquets five days later to formalize the engagement.

Apart from this, something happened to the Mu family again. This time, it was the eldest son of the Mu family who was taken away by the inspection team, and the details were still unclear.

Gu Qin felt increasingly uneasy. That night, she even dreamed. In her dream, she saw a white-robed girl and an elder.

She woke up in the middle of the night, sitting up abruptly. The dream was so vivid; she saw the white-robed girl and the elder kill Qin Xian Sheng.

In the dark, Gu Qin took a while to calm down. She tried to rationalize that it wasn't a dream but perhaps a long-lost Heavenly Eye vision like the original owner of this body had experienced. No wonder she felt so exhausted.

If it was through the Heavenly Eye, these events were real. Qin Xian Sheng would be killed by the white-robed girl and the elder. She didn't recognize the girl, but the elder was familiar—Master Ren Bushou, Qin Xian Sheng's teacher.

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Most importantly, she and Qin Xian Sheng's fate had always been unpredictable, and this was the first time she used the Heavenly Eye to see something about them, specifically about Qin Xian Sheng.

Gu Qin clenched her fists tightly, her face pale. In the dream, Qin Xian Sheng did not help the Mu family, leading to their downfall three months later. Even Grandpa Mu was not spared, dying abroad. They couldn't touch Grandpa Mu, who was more of a symbol and a source of faith. Thus, they sent him abroad where he died shortly after.

After the Mu family's demise, the news of Liuguang was exposed, but no one targeted the Gu family in the dream. Did this mean the Gu family was safe? After the news broke, the white-robed girl and Master Ren Bushou appeared, followed by Qin Xian Sheng's death.

Thinking about the final scene of Qin Xian Sheng lying silently, she felt fear and her body trembled involuntarily.

Gu Qin closed her eyes. No, she couldn't let this happen. She was almost certain that Master Ren Bushou was behind the Mu family's troubles, and the white-robed girl was likely involved with him. Although she didn't know their exact relationship, she knew they were working together.

This was likely Master Ren Bushou's attempt against Qin Xian Sheng. First the Mu family, then her. Clearly, he had known about their relationship for a long time.

But Gu Qin couldn't understand why, despite Qin Xian Sheng fighting Master Ren Bushou to a standstill and injuring them both, Master Ren Bushou still risked targeting Qin Xian Sheng. Was there a compelling reason? There must be, but what was it?

Regardless of the reason, Gu Qin knew the first step to changing what she saw in the Heavenly Eye was to prevent the Mu family from falling. She was grateful for her Heavenly Eye, knowing the future and potentially changing it. She hoped that her and Qin Xian Sheng's fate could be altered like others she had seen.

Awakened in the middle of the night, Gu Qin couldn't sleep and decided to meditate. Since breaking through, her cultivation had been steadily increasing, but now she wished for a sudden leap to protect her family and Qin Xian Sheng.

In the morning, Gu Qin joined her family for breakfast and immediately went to Qin Xian Sheng's place.

He had called her earlier, asking her to wait at home.

When she arrived, Qin Xian Sheng had just finished eating and noticed her serious expression. He asked, "Qin Qin, what's wrong?" This was the first time he saw her like this, and he instinctively hugged her.

"Brother Qin," Gu Qin wrapped her arms around his waist, "Help the Mu family."

Only by helping the Mu family could Qin Xian Sheng realize that Master Ren Bushou was behind it all and take precautions. This way, the events she saw in her Heavenly Eye wouldn't come true.

"Alright, whatever you say," Qin Xian Sheng embraced her.

With the decision to help the Mu family, they went to visit in the afternoon. Grandpa Mu was somewhat moved when he saw Qin Xian Sheng, "Xian Sheng, I thought you..."

He thought Qin Xian Sheng would never help the Mu family again. But here he was.

Qin Xian Sheng didn't explain much, sat down with Gu Qin, and asked, "Grandpa Mu, what's the current situation?"

Mu sighed, "The E family deliberately targeted the Mu family. Jing Juan and Jing Chang didn't accept any bribes. The extra money and assets in their accounts were due to malicious actions... Grandpa Mu had always taught his children to be frugal and honest."

Red families like theirs most feared corruption and bribery. Grandpa Mu had always watched his children closely to ensure they didn't make mistakes, so he knew their situations well.

Grandpa Mu continued, "No idea how this happened, but they've been struggling lately and fell into the E family's trap..."

Qin Xian Sheng concluded, "If my guess is right, there must be someone behind the E family, probably another feng shui master. Gu Qin and I will investigate and update you."

Grandpa Mu nodded.

Gu Qin had already opened her Heavenly Eye upon entering the neighborhood. There were no significant changes or arrays set up. Given that Grandpa Mu lived there, any array would affect him. Grandpa Mu mentioned that the Mu family had been experiencing mental fog recently. Could it be that the Mu family's ancestors' graves were disturbed?

If the feng shui of the Mu family's ancestral graves was tampered with, they could have suffered severe consequences. Why go through the trouble of involving the E family, using political scandals to deal with the Mu family? Perhaps such methods drew attention from people with ulterior motives. Hence, the mastermind behind the scenes couldn't directly harm the Mu family but chose a roundabout method.

Regardless, Gu Qin now knew who was behind it all. The immediate priority was to protect the Mu family and then deal with the white-robed girl and Master Ren Bushou.

Leaving the Mu family, Gu Qin whispered, "Brother Qin, there's nothing unusual around here. It seems the problem lies with the Mu family's ancestral graves. Should we check there?"

Qin Xian Sheng had also noticed. Though he lacked a Heavenly Eye, his cultivation allowed him to sense the subtle fluctuations of qi or yin energy nearby. Everything seemed calm.

They informed Grandpa Mu and headed straight to the Mu family's ancestral graves.

The graves weren't far, located in the mountains on the outskirts of Beijing. Qin Xian Sheng had personally chosen this spot due to its excellent feng shui. The Mu family's ancestors were buried here to ensure the prosperity of their descendants for a hundred years.

Upon arriving at the gravesite, Qin Xian Sheng realized something was amiss.

Originally, this plot of land had excellent feng shui, but someone had tampered with it. Qin Xian Sheng sensed no change because this was a natural feng shui treasure, not an array he had set up.

From an ancient perspective, this site could be considered a minor dragon vein, which explained the Mu family's status and smooth sailing over the decades.

The Mu family's ancestors were buried along a minor dragon vein, facing a mountain that resembled a dragon's head.

This was a minor dragon vein, not a major one. Altering a major dragon vein would have drastic effects on Beijing and the entire country. No one dared to touch a major dragon vein, and few could even find one.

Minor dragon veins existed in various places, differing from major ones. These formed naturally under specific conditions. For example, this minor dragon vein was created by the mountain resembling a dragon's head.

Thus, minor dragon veins had visible traces.

Qin Xian Sheng had searched for major dragon veins before but found it extremely challenging. Many feng shui masters spent their lives without success, unable to even approach one.

Major dragon veins formed naturally over millennia, blending seamlessly into the earth. Detecting the true dragon aura was incredibly difficult.

Gu Qin also noticed the minor dragon vein and recognized the profound impact it had on the Mu family's descendants. This was the best feng shui site she had ever seen.

After observing, she identified the issue: the Mu family's ancestral graves were located in the center of the minor dragon vein, with the mountain resembling a dragon's head in front. Originally, a river had been artificially diverted at the neck of the dragon, severing its head.

A severed dragon vein would naturally weaken. However, the river was not deep and had only recently been dug, affecting the Mu family mainly in terms of health and spirit. This allowed the E family to exploit the situation.

There were no arrays set up, explaining why the Mu family's ancestral graves hadn't been severely affected.

The solution was simple: fill the river and set up a spirit-gathering array nearby to restore the minor dragon vein.

Qin Xian Sheng explained this to Grandpa Mu, leaving the digging to him and setting up the array themselves.

To avoid disrupting the array while filling the river, they waited until it was done and then set up the array the next day.

Next, they needed to deal with the E family. Honestly, if the E family was falsely accusing the Mu family, this would be easier to resolve. Finding evidence would suffice. With Qin Xian Sheng and Grandpa Mu's efforts, the matter was quickly handled, and within a few days, evidence of the E family's false accusations against the Mu family was found.

If the Mu family's ancestral graves hadn't been disturbed, they could have handled this themselves. However, the disturbance affected the entire Mu family's physical and mental well-being. This shouldn't be underestimated; a collapse in health and spirit was a severe blow.

The matter also involved business interests. Qin Xian Sheng had the manpower to investigate quickly, finding evidence within days.

Once the evidence was found, the matter was resolved. Moreover, it caught the E family off guard. Two members of the E family were released, while several were arrested. Additional evidence of bribery and corruption among the E family was discovered.

Thus, the E family was thoroughly dismantled. Even if some remaining members remained clean, they were significantly impacted and unlikely to regain their former status.

Previously hesitant individuals quickly showed support, visiting the Mu family.

Grandpa Mu politely declined, citing poor health and declining visitors.

All Mu family members gathered at the old house. Mu Jing Juan sat silently on the sofa, shaken by recent events. Despite her dedication to serving honestly, she had to admit that some relatives profited indirectly from their connections. This was normal, though.

After the incident, she believed Qin Xian Sheng wouldn't help the Mu family anymore. Only after someone returned did she learn Qin Xian Sheng had intervened. She was initially confused but later realized Qin Xian Sheng's reluctance stemmed from Xiaoyue's actions against Gu Qin.

Perhaps her father had pleaded with him.

Now, she truly understood Gu Qin's significance to Qin Xian Sheng.

Mu Jing Juan remained silent, while Mu Jing Chang, who had also been detained, looked haggard and thanked Qin Xian Sheng.

Qin Xian Sheng nodded but said nothing.

Grandpa Mu also expressed gratitude, deeply sighing in the end.

Since the Mu family was safe, Qin Xian Sheng didn't stay long. Compared to previous close calls, this was relatively minor. The adversaries had merely exploited feng shui vulnerabilities. For him, it was akin to an ant bite.

As they left the Mu family, the sky had darkened. Qin Xian Sheng suggested, "Shall I buy some groceries and cook at my place?"

Gu Qin responded absentmindedly, "Sure."

They went grocery shopping and headed to Qin Xian Sheng's place. After cooking and cleaning up, it was already past eight. They went to the study, where Qin Xian Sheng worked at the desk while Gu Qin casually flipped through a book, her mind elsewhere.

After a while, she made up her mind and sat beside him, holding his hand. "Brother Qin, I have something important to tell you."

Qin Xian Sheng instinctively pulled her closer. "Qin Qin, what is it? Don't worry, just tell me."

Gu Qin asked, "Brother Qin, do you think the person behind the Mu family's troubles is Ren Bushou?"

Qin Xian Sheng's eyes flickered, sensing she was about to reveal a secret. "We can't be sure. There are many feng shui masters, and the E family likely knows a few. So we can't be certain."

"I know," Gu Qin looked directly at Qin Xian Sheng. "Brother Qin, I'm sure." She squeezed his hand tightly.

Qin Xian Sheng noticed her nervousness; she was ready to share her biggest secret. She was genuinely anxious.

"Go ahead, I'm listening. Don't worry, tell me everything."