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This method is often referred to as the Intercepting Fortune Technique, which means to seize the fortune of others and turn it into one's own. Due to the malevolent nature of this technique, the backlash can be severe. Is it any wonder that your family experiences sudden deaths from time to time?
Hearing these words from Zuo Ci, Xu Gongzi's expression changed dramatically. His own mother had been the one who lost her sanity after his father became wealthy, and not long after, she passed away. Could it be that his father truly practiced this technique?
Zang Ji originates from the Daoist School in Jiangxi. This technique has its roots in ancient customs. The Hakka People also have sayings related to Zang Ji, which imply being buried alive. It is said that when disaster strikes, one must Zang Ji.
Essentially, this involves pretending to be buried alive or feigning death to deceive the celestial officials enforcing the law and avoid calamity. Over time, it evolved into Yin Zhai, a technique of preemptively burying one's substitute to absorb the earth's energy from Dragon Lair, extending life and increasing blessings.
The reasoning is similar to how commoners build shrines or establish positions for benevolent officials or benefactors, offering merit in return for their kindness. Precious items such as favorite clothing, teeth, nails, and hair are placed in golden coffers alongside seven precious stones and five-colored beans, symbolizing wealth and abundance.
Speaking of Zang Ji, there is an interesting story involving Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The text claims that Zhou Yu died from anger caused by Zhuge Liang. However, historical records suggest otherwise. The hidden mystery of Zhou Yu's death in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not that he died from anger but rather that he was killed by Zhuge Liang.
At that time, Zhou Yu believed his end was near and attempted to use the Zang Ji method to feign death and escape. However, Zhuge Liang saw through his plan and used a talisman to kill him. In Chapter 51 of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Ren battles against the Dongwu Army; in Chapter 55, Xuan De provokes Lady Sun and Kong Er against Zhou Gongjin; and in Chapter 56, Cao Cao hosts a grand banquet at Copper Sparrow Terrace while provoking Zhou Gongjin.
Zhou Yu had an old injury compounded by anger affecting his blood flow, causing him to fall from his horse.
Zhuge Liang added more flair to his performance, playing Zhou Yu's "Changhe Yin" in a way that left Zhou Yu utterly stunned. In truth, Zhou Yu was not dead; he had conspired with Sun Quan to fake his death as a strategy against Zhuge Liang. Sun Quan had Zhou Yu's coffin moved to Chaisang for a seven-day vigil, conducting a Royal Funeral Ceremony.
The plan had two purposes: first, to lure Zhuge Liang into coming to pay his respects, while the surroundings were already set with ambushes, waiting to capture him. Second, Zhou Yu would enter seclusion for seven times seven days of training, ensuring that his abilities would surpass those of Zhuge Liang. A small hole was made in Zhou Yu's coffin for breathing.
Zhuge Liang was skilled in observing celestial phenomena and the art of Qimen Dunjia. Through his Night Sky Observation, he discerned that Zhou Yu was not truly dead. The news of Zhou Yu's death was certainly false. Thus, he decided to turn the tables; during the mourning visit, he carefully examined the coffin and discovered its secrets.
Feigning grief, he struck the coffin and wept loudly, while secretly drawing talismans in his hand. With a Palm Thunder technique, he aimed to strike down Zhou Yu. Later, when Zhuge Liang attempted the Ritual of Star Suppression to extend his own life, Wei Yan barged in and extinguished the Zhu Ming Deng, causing his efforts to fail. This was ultimately due to Zhuge Liang's earlier actions, particularly regarding Zhou Yu's death.
A figure like Zhou Yu was akin to a celestial being descended to earth; how could he be easily extinguished? Zhuge Liang's failure in extending his life stemmed entirely from disrupting others' foundational techniques for longevity, which resulted in backlash against him. Wei Yan also faced backlash for disrupting Zhuge Liang's Ritual of Star Suppression in an attempt to prolong his own life.
Disrupting others' foundational techniques would inevitably lead to one's own downfall.
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