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"Now that the child has been brought home, the doctor says there's not much time left. Terminating treatment and allowing the child to pass peacefully at home can alleviate their suffering."

With that, Chen Yichun could no longer hold back. In front of everyone, this towering figure of a man cupped his face in his hands and wept bitterly.

Within a month, almost his entire family had perished, leaving not even the child behind.

It was truly tragic.

The neighbors couldn't help but sigh in sympathy.

Chu Yuening stood up and fished out a pack of tissues from under the stall, handing them to Chen Yichun. After a few minutes of crying, Chen Yichun used the tissues to wipe away his tears.

"Master, I really have no other options. I've consulted several feng shui experts, but none of them could find the issue. That day, while I was shopping on the street to bring something home for my child, I saw you doing fortune-telling and knew you were skilled. I want to ask if you could help me."

"Is it just my destiny?"

Chu Yuening asked Chen Yichun for his birthdate and, after calculating with his fingers, said, "There's nothing wrong with your fate. The problem lies with your ancestors' graves. Is there a money tree growing opposite your ancestral tomb?"

Chen Yichun was astonished by Chu Yuening's prowess, as he could discern issues with his ancestral tomb just from his birthdate. "Yes, there is indeed a money tree."

"My father mentioned that our ancestors' graves were chosen with the guidance of an expert, and he inquired about the tree. The geomancer back then said that the tree's presence was beneficial and should not be cut down. He even predicted that future generations could rely on it for prosperity."

"As predicted, our family did enjoy good fortune, hence the tree remained," Chu Yuening continued. "A person's birth chart can reveal both their yang and yin fortunes. In your case, your beneficial element in the year pillar is being negatively affected, indicating that the feng shui of the ancestral tomb has been disrupted. It's generally unfavorable to plant trees in front of a grave, and a Money Tree, which aids in wealth, would obstruct the flow of positive energy when planted there."

"Our family's ancestral site, however, seems unaffected by this issue and might have even enhanced its fortune-generating potential. Nevertheless, even the best feng shui arrangement will eventually lose its effectiveness. A road was likely constructed near your ancestors' graves."

"Indeed, a road was built there," Chen Yichun confirmed.

Chu Yuening elaborated, "Trees inherently represent the yin energy. The grave acts as a gate, and encountering the yin upon opening it is considered an affliction. The first brings unrest to the household, the second signals the collapse of the family and loss of life, and the third forebodes the end of lineage."

"You've already experienced two of these afflictions," Chu Yuening pointed out. Concerned for his children, Chen Yichun asked urgently, "Are there any remedies if these prophecies have come true?"

"Cut down the tree," Chu Yuening suggested. "Removing it would break the adverse effect. If you encounter any further issues, come see me again tomorrow."

Chen Yichun was taken aback. "That's all there is to it?"

Four people from his family have died—could it really be just because of a tree?

The neighbors were also amazed. Four lives lost, and the reason could be that simple?

Someone asked, "If it's truly because of the tree, how come other feng shui masters didn't spot it?"

Others speculated that perhaps Master Chu was exceptional only in divination, but lacked proficiency in resolving feng shui predicaments.

In response to the skepticism, Chu Yuening merely shook her head without offering an explanation.

On the contrary, Chen Yichen was deeply grateful. "Regardless of the outcome, I'll definitely give it a try at home."

Chu Yuening replied, "If it doesn't work, you can come again tomorrow without having to queue."

At most, it would just mean adding another slot for consultation.

When she resolved the Borrowed Life Scheme, she had accumulated considerable merit. Adding one more feng shui consultation per day wouldn't be difficult.

"To Master Xie, then I'll head home and cut down the tree first," he said.

Chen Yichun, reminded of his two children at home, couldn't afford to be negligent any longer. He had to give it a try, no matter what. After paying the divination fee and expressing his gratitude, he hastily departed.

Con Ling went straight home, pondering over Chu Yuening's words. She retrieved a notebook and flipped through it, revealing six names written on the white pages.

Each name belonged to a girl, accompanied by their age, address, and school details.

She visited each one personally, until the last. Arriving at the school, she learned that the girl hadn't attended classes and hadn't paid her tuition fees!

But two days ago, she had handed the tuition money over to the girl's father!

Perplexed, Con Ling tracked down the girl's address once more. The one who opened the door was a small, dirt-covered girl in a school uniform.

"Where's your father?" she asked.

The girl replied timidly, "Daddy went out to play. Can big sister buy me a pack of instant noodles? I'm really hungry."

In the midst of the thunderstorm, Con Ling's confusion vanished as her expression turned cold. However, seeing the starving child, she hurriedly bought some fast food before seeking out the girl's father.

In Temple Street.

Chu Yuening slipped the divination coins given by Chen Yichen into her pocket and smiled at the neighbors. "Aunties and uncles, the fortune-telling will have to wait until tomorrow. I have two bottles of new Divine Spirit Charm Syrup left. Would you like some?"

One neighbor asked, "What's the function of the Divine Spirit Charm Syrup?"

Chu Yuening bent down and took out two transparent plastic cups from the control box of the cart. She turned them around to show the side with the Divine Spirit Charm painted on it to the neighbors.

"It's syrup with the Divine Spirit Charm drawn on it. Its main function is to refresh. You can choose your preferred flavor for the syrup."

This approach was for the convenience of most customers.

After all, even the most delicious pre-packed syrup could become monotonous after a while.

Someone else asked about the price, and after Chu Yuening quoted it, Auntie Ding eagerly raised her hand and squeezed to the front, excitedly reaching for her purse.

"It's perfect. My grandson at home is preparing for college entrance exams, studying late into the night and waking up early for school. I'll buy some for him to try. By the way, he likes sago balls."

"Sure." Chu Yuening's eyes curved into a warm smile as she quickly opened the popsicle box and scooped a generous amount of the syrup into a large plastic cup with a spoon. She then sealed it, placed it in an eco-friendly bag along with a spoon, and handed it to Auntie Ding.

"Divine Spirit Syrup not only refreshes but also helps clear distractions and focus the mind. Don't waste it."

Chu Yuening wasn't lying.

The Clearing Spell is indeed an auxiliary incantation that aids mystics in dispelling distractions and focusing on their cultivation.