To put it somewhat inappropriately, a formation can be viewed as a large-scale array of talismans.
Because of its large area, more arrangements and combinations are possible, and thus more power and effect are drawn upon from the heavens and earth.
In fact, everyone comes into contact with formations in their daily lives.
You put something in front of you and you feel it's unattractive or uncomfortable.
So you moved to another spot, and it looked better and felt more comfortable.
You feel like something's missing in a certain part of your home, so you buy it, put it there, and suddenly the environment feels more harmonious.
These are all formations.
However, it is just a simple feng shui formation.
Feng shui formations most often utilize momentum and form.
In this world, everything has its own attributes, or magnetic field.
A candle, a light bulb, a fish tank, a bookâeach has its own attributes.
By arranging these items according to the family's birth chart and the directions of the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, they can be placed in the corresponding positions to gather energy that is suitable for the family's magnetic field.
Everyone feels very comfortable in this magnetic field.
Both their physical and mental well-being were nourished, their luck improved, and their careers became increasingly successful.
This is the application of feng shui formations.
In other places, they build a building, a sword, a tripod, a boat, and so on.
This is how the shape and momentum of this object are used to suppress feng shui, dispel evil spirits, and gather good fortune.
(P.S.: This is roughly how formations are used. Of course, the actual process is much more difficult and complex, and it would take too long to explain in detail. I'll just gloss over it here; just understand the basic principles.)
Of course, these are all superficial applications of formations.
The formations used by cultivators are different.
The attributes of ordinary items are simply not enough for cultivators.
Cultivators need to create their own array items.
Using array patterns, an item is forcibly endowed with attributes, turning it into an array object with a powerful magnetic field.
Alternatively, you can use array patterns to enhance the existing attributes of an item, making its magnetic field even stronger.
But the essence remains the same: it can be seen as an effect magnified tens or hundreds of thousands of times by a candle, a light bulb, a fish tank, or a book.
Then, by adding even more difficult and mysterious array-setting techniques, one can set up the grand array that cultivators need.
Creating arrays, much like drawing talismans, has a high failure rate.
Cao Kun tried many times, but he couldn't create a single array.
Cao Kun did not lose heart and gradually tried to increase his success rate.
In the afternoon, the Holy Son of the Mountain returned and saw Cao Kun carving on a piece of jade. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Master, what are you doing?"
Cao Kun stopped what he was doing: "Does your Nine Chrysanthemums faction know how to set up formations?"
The Holy Son of the Mountain: "I seem to have heard of formations, but they are too profound and unfathomable. My master does not know them."
I don't know if anyone in the Nine Chrysanthemums School knows it.
Cao Kun nodded, no longer dwelling on the question: "Has Global made the payment?"
Seiko Yamashita: "Saw 1 has been removed from theaters worldwide, with a final box office of $416 million."
According to the agreement we signed, we can receive $66.56 million.
In the early stages, Global paid us a total of US$42.9 million.
We are still owed $23.66 million.
According to the contract, all box office revenue sharing must be settled within 15 business days after the film's global run ends.
Next Wednesday is the final payment due date.
Cao Kun: "Given Huanqiu's track record, forget about it before next Wednesday. They'll definitely drag it out until the very last day before making the payment."
Seiko Yamashita: "Regarding family income, we agreed to settle accounts monthly, and the first payment will be made at the beginning of the following month."
Cao Kun: "Then let's wait. They won't dare to renege on my debt."
Seiko Yamashita: "There is one more thing, Master."
Cao Kun: "What?"
Seiko Yamashita: "Tax season is coming soon. You earned so much last year, you'll have to pay a lot of taxes this year."
Cao Kun's face darkened: "How much do I need to pay?"
Seiko Yamashita: "Your total income last year, excluding the 5.5 million given by the Triangle Gang, was 55,563,887.086 US cents. Of that, your personal income..."
Seiko Yamashita skillfully recited Cao Kun's total income, as well as his personal income and company income.
Cao Kun: "Just tell me how much tax I need to pay in total."
Seiko Yamashita: "Federal tax is about $21 million; state tax is about $7.72 million; and local tax is about $2.22 million. That's about $31 million in total."
Cao Kun's face immediately darkened.
He worked hard to earn more than $50 million, but the US government did nothing and wanted to take away $31 million, more than half of that.
This is practically robbery.
Cao Kun: "Is there any way to avoid this?"
Seiko Yamashita: "The company has a lot of room for maneuver, while I mainly do charity work."
Furthermore, the company's place of registration can be moved to a tax-free overseas location, such as the Cayman Islands, which can significantly reduce taxes.
Cao Kun: "You're in charge of everything."
Seiko Yamashita: "But that can only be for this year, your taxes from last year are already pretty much fixed."
Cao Kun's face darkened. "I understand."
Cao Kun's mood suddenly turned extremely bad.
He doesn't even have enough money to pay his taxes right now.
The main issue is that he posted $50 million in bail, but this money cannot be used to offset taxes.
Cao Kun had an urge to take the Ten Thousand Souls Banner to the US IRS and extract the souls of everyone inside.
But he also knew that unless he directly confronted the US government, he had no choice but to endure it for the time being.
Cao Kun suddenly realized that black money wasn't so bad after all.
At least, dirty money doesn't have to be taxed.
Fortunately, the tax season is long, usually lasting until April.
You can also apply for an extension, which can last until October.
He doesn't need to rush for now.
Cao Kun thought for a moment and then made a phone call to Sophia.
Sophia was delighted to receive Cao Kun's call: "Master, you missed me?"
"Don't fucking call me that." Cao Kun felt disgusted just thinking about the name "Love Kun Cult."
"Could you please be a little more polite to your saintess?" Sophia said with a hint of exasperation, "Do you know how much respect those people have for me right now?"
They practically wanted to kneel down and lick my toes.
Cao Kun: "I didn't expect you to have such a hobby."
Sophia chuckled and said, "I'm not interested in them, but I'd be happy to be the cult leader."
Cao Kun roared, "If you keep talking nonsense, believe me, I'll kill you next time!"
Sofia wasn't afraid: "I'll wait."
Cao Kun sighed: "It seems I've been too lenient lately; I haven't killed enough people."
Sophia wasn't afraid when Cao Kun was angry, but now that Cao Kun's tone had calmed down, Sophia was a little scared.
She quickly said, "Damn, I was just kidding. What do you want?"
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