The map was made of plastic, a large, sectional piece.
It clearly showed the courses of rivers and mountains.
Upon seeing the map, Zhang Tian's eyebrows twitched, though his expression remained calm.
Chuan Ye strode in and waved his hand, and Sadako respectfully left the guest room.
"Master Zhang, here is the map you requested. May I ask when you can begin the rescue?"
Chuan Ye spoke in a low voice, his tone tinged with supplication.
"Don't fret. From the surrounding aura, I sense your daughter is safe and sound. House Master Chuan Ye, would you not offer us some tea?"
As Zhang Tian spoke, Chuan Ye had a look of realization.
"Quick, brew some tea for Master Zhang!"
He waved his hand, and the attendants hurried to prepare tea for Zhang Tian.
Zhang Tian, unhurried, took the map.
The map was a common topographical map of the basin; it was normal for the Matsuda family, with their extensive connections, to possess such a map.
"Boss, according to the map, the position of the dragon's spine we saw earlier was here. The Akashi mountain range does indeed encircle the capital, Jingdu."
"And the dragon vein of Fujian Country runs from top to bottom, with the tail section likely being the southernmost tip of Fujian Country."
Hu Bayi studied the map, pointing to the bottom of the map.
If the map was oriented with north at the top and south at the bottom, then Hu Bayi was pointing to the furthest south.
Zhang Tian's gaze was fixed on the map.
"From ancient times to the present, imperial dynasties would only build their capitals on the dragon's heart or its head. However, dragon veins are interconnected, so it's essentially the same wherever they are built, with only slight variations due to surrounding mountain formations."
"Old Hu, the Lianzhu Islands you mentioned earlier, should be this area, right?"
Zhang Tian pointed to a sea area near Okinawa.
Okinawa, a string of small islands to the south of Fujian Country, formed a line from west to east.
Was this not a natural celestial map?
The Eastern Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird corresponded, and here lay another celestial domain beyond Fujian Country's dragon vein.
If nothing was amiss, this would undoubtedly be an ideal burial site for a tomb.
"Boss, look, the back, the Jingdu area, is in the north, while Okinawa is in the south, a north-south correspondence. Coupled with the east-west correspondence of Okinawa, this is an unparalleled great tomb in the art of Mo Jin!"
"Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise – they are all basically present. Furthermore, the map of the twenty-four star mansions is also drawn. The Golden Dragon star points here!"
Suddenly, Hu Bayi pointed to a small island in Okinawa.
This island was the very center one.
"Is this where the dragon qi resides?"
At this moment, Chuan Ye, seeing Hu Bayi point to a small island, asked curiously.
Zhang Tian's eyes gleamed, and he smiled.
"Indeed, this is where the dragon qi resides. Do you happen to know any stories about this place?"
Zhang Tian inquired.
Chuan Ye thought for a moment upon hearing this.
"The Sun God was said to have appeared here. And according to legend, hundreds or thousands of years ago, the divine physician Xu Fu also frequented this place."
"I don't know of any other stories."
Chuan Ye's words further confirmed that Hu Bayi's earlier calculations were not mistaken.
This was definitely a burial site for Xu Fu, or at least a grand tomb.
"By the way, I heard that the previous Emperor has passed away?"
Zhang Tian suddenly asked, seemingly casual, but with a hidden agenda.
Chuan Ye did not think much of it, as the Emperor's death was common knowledge.
"Yes, not long ago. He was reportedly buried in the Yasukuni area, though that is only what is outwardly known."
Chuan Ye said with a wave of his hand.
Zhang Tian nodded calmly. Beside him, Fatty's heart was pounding. Was he about to learn the location?
"I see. I have observed the celestial phenomena just now, and it seems the heavens are displeased with this Emperor. Dark clouds press down on the city, and I fear a time of chaos is imminent."
As Zhang Tian spoke, Chuan Ye's expression also turned serious.
He nodded slightly.
"The people are suffering now, too many have died of starvation and cold. A change of regime is only a matter of time. Their imperial family wishes to tread the old path, which is simply impossible."
Chuan Ye seemed to have insight into these matters, his tone laced with disdain.
Zhang Tian sighed.
"Alas, it's a pity. I wonder what the former Emperor is thinking in his tomb."
Chuan Ye shook his head at this.
"He probably won't witness the changes in the capital. The distance is too great; one is above, the other below. It was likely intentional."
Chuan Ye waved his hand, saying no more.
With this clue, Hu Bayi's gaze shifted to the mountain range map of Fujian Country.
At a glance, he spotted a location.
"To determine the exact spot, one must observe the surrounding mountains. Not only does this place have the nascent form of a coiled dragon, but it is also quite distant from the soon-to-decline imperial capital of Fujian Country, and moreover, it is situated on the dragon vein."
"Such a shrewd calculation."
Hu Bayi murmured, then clapped his hands and looked at Zhang Tian.
Their eyes met, and Zhang Tian clapped his hands and stood up.
"Never mind. Celestial phenomena are beyond my concern. How about this, Brother Chuan Ye, let us first discuss cooperation."
Zhang Tian said, his tone becoming serious again.
"Cooperation? Master Zhang, please elaborate."
Chuan Ye was taken aback. Wasn't he just after money? Why was he now discussing cooperation?
This man was so unpredictable, one moment talking about dragon qi, the next about cooperation, leaving Chuan Ye bewildered.
"We wish to establish a group in Fujian Country and engage in commercial partnerships, and we also want to purchase some land."
"So, as long as you cooperate with us and simultaneously help us acquire some land in Fujian Country for construction and the like, I can help your son recover."
Zhang Tian said. Chuan Ye frowned slightly.
Land, honestly, was not difficult to obtain.
Although Fujian Country was small, the population was also scarce.
After the war, only a few tens of millions survived. Land was abundant.
However, he couldn't understand why Zhang Tian wanted land.
"Master Zhang, do you also have a group?"
Chuan Ye asked.
"Haha, we are professionals."
Zhang Tian laughed heartily and then spoke.
"Our group is called the Jiǔmén Resources Creation Group. I require thirty kilometers of land in the Jingdu area."
Zhang Tian said, suddenly becoming serious.
"Thirty kilometers? Are you crazy? Impossible."
Chuan Ye immediately stood up.
Thirty kilometers would essentially encompass the entire Jingdu city; how could that be possible?
Furthermore, this was the capital; no matter how grand it was, it wouldn't have thirty kilometers of land rights.
"The thirty kilometers I require is the cumulative total from various locations within the Jingdu area."
"And, you can allocate some land in other major cities as well."
"I believe, Mr. Chuan Ye, you wouldn't want to see your son die, would you?"
Zhang Tian's face suddenly darkened. Chuan Ye was stunned.
This was the first time he had been threatened, yet he was powerless to resist.
"That's too much land, and large-scale land transfers would be noticed."
Chuan Ye said in a low voice.
"In batches, over thirty years. We are not concerned about the time."
"If that's agreeable, we can cooperate now."
Zhang Tian said. Chuan Ye gritted his teeth.
If the authorities found out, it would mean losing his head.
If he only had one son, Matsuda, and could no longer have children, Chuan Ye would never have agreed.
"I will tentatively agree."
Chuan Ye dared not give a direct "yes."
"I have already placed something on you. If the terms are not met, this thing will activate."
Zhang Tian said directly.
Chuan Ye: ?????
Good heavens, he could control me and yet he's telling me all this? He's just being forceful!
"Master Zhang, you..."
"Rest assured, I will keep my promise."
"Old Hu, Fatty, let's go save the person."
Zhang Tian said. Hu Bayi and Fatty followed closely.
"Old Hu, do you think Matsuda will be so happy he faints when he sees you?"
Fatty chuckled.
Hu Bayi only then remembered that he was the one who had tricked Matsuda when selling goods. Good heavens, not only did he scam him,
but he almost got him killed. And then he kidnapped his father.
Hu Bayi felt a bit embarrassed.