Chen Xiao and Shen Yanxing walked around the area and found that not only the construction sites, but also the faces of the residents were stained with evil spirits. If it was just one household, it could be that there was some kind of obstruction that caused the evil spirit to invade, but it was impossible for all the people in such a large area to be like this.

After coming out, the three of them did not walk far and sat down in a foot shop very close to this block. The shop was narrow in front and shallow inside, with only two or three tables placed inside, and the corner counter where the boss worked. If it wasn't for finding the nearest place to talk, Shen Yanxing would not have led Chen Xiao into such a small place.

After entering, Chen Xiao realized that this shop actually sells tea soup. After walking outside for a long time in the cold weather, it was so comfortable to drink a bowl of hot tea soup. Chen Xiao ordered a fruit milk tea soup on the recommendation of the boss. It was also the first time for Chen Xiao to taste such tea soup. The soup is made by boiling milk cake and tea, and adding dried fruits cut into small cubes. The sour and sweet taste is moderate, and it also has a strong milky aroma.

Chen Xiao couldn't help but sigh as he drank it. The wisdom of the working people is indeed infinite. As long as the conditions are similar, corresponding products will definitely be developed. Didn't he drink the milk tea of ​​this world unintentionally?

Chen Xiao immediately decided to order five bowls of each and take them away. He still felt bad about not being able to try other flavors at that bun stall. This regret should not happen again. He should pack up when it’s time to do so.

The boss was very happy to see a big customer coming. Chen Xiao took the opportunity to chat with the other party, and then cleverly brought the topic to the neighborhood next door. Shen Yanxing, who was sitting next to him, looked at him with admiration. This even allowed him to find an opportunity to inquire about the news. The teacher was very smart.

Chen Xiao accepted the other party's admiring look without any modesty and listened carefully to his boss's story.

The boss said: "The original source of the conflict was because the water level in the well dropped. It's not just in their area. The water level in the wells in the city has been dropping in the past two years. It's not that there's not enough water to drink, but after we get the water, the water comes out very slowly. It often takes a day for the water to return to its original level."

Chen Xiao, Shen Yanxing, and Zhou Zheng were all very surprised. Shen Yanxing even asked, "Why hasn't this matter been reported to the capital? The drop in water level is a very serious problem."

The boss said, "Why didn't you report it? We reported it the year before last and the year before last. People from the capital came to check it out, and then there was no news. Maybe the new dynasty was established, and the king was too busy to take care of this matter."

Drinking water is the most important thing in people's livelihood. Especially in plain cities like Jingguo Capital, groundwater depletion can even lead to the demise of a city. Shen Yanxing had no idea that the main cause of the conflict was the drop in water levels.

The boss sighed and said, "It takes a lot of time to get drinking water in line. Building materials need to be mixed, and the water used cannot affect other families, so it can only be fetched during breaks. In such a short time, several families scrambled to get water, and they started fighting. Later, the price of wood for building houses increased, and the resentment between them became even greater. In fact, this is not just the case in this area, many blocks in the city have this situation."

Another three or two customers came into the store, and the boss went back to work. Shen Yanxing's expression became serious, and he said, "Teacher, could this also be caused by Feng Shui?" At this point, he was no longer confident.

Chen Xiao nodded slowly and said, "Have you forgotten what I wrote in the book? Feng Shui has dragon veins and earth energy, as well as mountains, rivers, landforms, and topography. Judging from the current state of the city, Feng Shui is in danger of being lost."

Even without the guidance of a Feng Shui master, people can know what kind of place is suitable for building a city based on experience. Basins, alluvial plains, and the confluence of two rivers are all ideal places to build a city. However, things in the world are not static. After hundreds or thousands of years of wind and rain, soil erosion, and ground subsidence, the topography may change, causing the original livable environment to undergo a bad change.

However, after Chen Xiao entered the city, he did not find that the capital was in decline. So the current drop in water levels and increase in evil spirits in the city were very strange.

Chen Xiao put the pile of tea that the boss sent over into the storage box. The boss saw that the tea on the table disappeared after he passed his hand, and then he realized that they were cultivators. This was the first time such a noble person came into his store, and he was at a loss. Chen Xiao smiled, stopped disturbing him, and got up to leave. Zhou Zheng paid the bill. If he hadn't reminded him, the boss would have forgotten to ask for the money for the tea bowls.

After coming out, Chen Xiao said to Shen Yanxing: "When you go back, find a way to ask your uncle Wang or someone else to send a team of people from the capital. The evil spirit here is very strong, and a major disaster may break out at any time."

Shen Yanxing answered and asked worriedly: "Teacher, how can we solve this Feng Shui problem next."

Chen Xiao said in a deep voice: "Don't be anxious. We haven't found out what the problem is yet. If you have time tomorrow, come to the inn to find me. Let's go out of the city together and find a high place nearby, preferably one that can overlook the whole process."

Shen Yanxing nodded and said, "Disciple will definitely rush to the inn early tomorrow."

After returning to the palace, Shen Yonghe was meeting with a city lord. It was said that they would have dinner together in the evening after discussing business. Shen Yanxing failed to meet him, so he had to go to Shen Yongqing.

Shen Yongqing first blamed him for leaving without saying goodbye, and then he advised earnestly: "I know you feel uncomfortable sitting there, but you can't miss such an occasion. Otherwise, those noble families will no longer take you seriously in the future. If you really reach that situation, it will be difficult for you to save it. Do you really want to be a playboy? While you are still young and your father still has the heart to pity you, you should fight for yourself. Apart from anything else, a position in the capital will also be more respected than you being idle and doing nothing all day long."

If it were in the past, Shen Yanxing would have been grateful for Shen Yongqing's advice. However, he had found his life's goal and no longer intended to use hard work to gain attention and a sense of existence. He listened to Shen Yongqing's words before explaining his purpose.

Shen Yongqing was puzzled when he heard him ask for a team to be deployed to a block in the north of the city to guard. Shen Yanxing could not convince Shen Yongqing with the theory of Feng Shui, because the other party knew nothing about Feng Shui.

Shen Yanxing evaded the point and said, "I checked the files and found that there have been 40 casualties in fights since the establishment of the new dynasty. I went to the scene today to watch. I found that the atmosphere is not good and a bigger conflict could break out at any time. Recently, the capital has gathered with the families of city owners from all over the country. It would be embarrassing for my father if something like this happened. Uncle Wang sent someone to take precautions. It's better than if something really happened and the capital was accused of poor supervision."

Shen Yongqing was in charge of assisting the capital city government, which was exactly his job scope. He felt that it made sense. It was just a waste of manpower, and it would be best if nothing happened. If something did happen, it could be dealt with quickly. Shen Yanxing saw that Uncle Wang had sent someone to make arrangements, so he was relieved and left.

The next day, Shen Yanxing slipped out of the palace and came to Chen Xiao's place early. Whether there was a small banquet to attend that day, and whether his father would be angry afterwards, were no longer within his consideration.