After Mr. Chen Xueping talked about the compass usage formula of the Eight Methods of Odd Needles, he gave some examples to make the students more understandable.

Putting aside superstitious beliefs, once the compass magnetic needle is found to be abnormal, it means that the local magnetic field is abnormal or unstable, and there may be unfavorable factors for people.

For example, if you walk around the high-voltage line with a compass, you can find all kinds of abnormal movements of the magnetic needle, so it is really unsuitable for human habitation.

In modern urban life, most people don't build their own houses, they buy developed commercial houses, so you might as well bring a compass with you when you go to see a house.

If you find an abnormality in the magnetic needle, it is necessary to find out the cause and analyze whether the effect can be eliminated, and if the cause is unknown, it is best not to buy it.

This is just some common sense and does not necessarily require people to look at Feng Shui in the traditional way of everything.

Chen Xueping continued, usually you can also have a compass at home, if you find that there are various changes in the magnetic needle during a certain period of time, you also need to find out the reason.

For example, if the compass is close to a metal object or there is an abnormality when a household appliance is started, it should be adjusted reasonably, and it is best to avoid it, so as not to change the living environment because of some things.

Then, Chen Xueping changed his words and said that a good compass has "spirit", the so-called "spirit", the general understanding is that the sensitivity of magnetic needles is very high, but in the eyes of traditional feng shui gentlemen, "spirit" refers to "induction and magic".

The magnetic needle in the Feng Shui Compass Tianchi is not the same as an ordinary compass, and is even much more sensitive than the military compass, which can catch all kinds of subtle geomagnetic changes.

According to Mr. Chen Xueping, traditional feng shui masters believe that the "earth qi" sensed by the compass includes not only geomagnetism, but also changes in the five elements of yin and yang.

To put it more subtlely, even the subtle psychological and spiritual inductions of people in different environments, the needle of the compass can be perceived.

This is a bit mysterious, and finally, Mr. Chen Xueping emphasized that as for the superstitious elements in these statements, modern people can only listen to them, and there is no need to believe too much.

Having said all this, of course, what Chen Xueping is talking about is a truly qualified feng shui compass, which is not the same thing as the clumsy imitation compass in the online store that costs dozens of dollars a side.

A good compass, what is even more bizarre is that the longer the compass is used by feng shui masters in various terrains, the more sensitive the magnetic needle seems to become, and many times, the sensitive one is even a little evil, which is difficult to explain with scientific methods.

As he spoke, Mr. Chen Xueping took out a compass that he had collected for many years, and said so much, he couldn't just talk about it without practicing.

Through the projector, the students saw the compass in Chen Xueping's hand, which had been magnified on the wall.

Chen Xueping said that his compass is not very large, it is called Sanhe Pan, also called Yang Gongpan, and it has a history of nearly 400 years.

It is said that this compass was made by a time-honored brand in the late Ming Dynasty, and Chen Xueping came across it by chance at an antique stall more than 40 years ago.

At that time, as soon as he saw this compass, Mr. Chen Xueping liked it very much, so he spent money to buy it, and this compass also played a lot of important roles in his geological exploration work for most of his life.

Chen Xueping also sighed that this kind of treasure is a treasure that can be met but not sought.

Zhou Xiaolong saw through the projector that the compass was really good, the circular turntable material in the square disk was hard hickory wood, the original pure white texture has now turned tooth yellow, and there is a layer of greasy invasion on the surface that has penetrated deep into the wood texture.

Indeed, Zhou Xiaolong also thinks that this triple plate is a good antique compass.

……

The lecture was very successful, and Mr. Chen Xueping also said that he would prepare it later and tell the students about it, such as some strange things he encountered in the field exploration team, which everyone would definitely like.

After the wonderful lecture, many students ran over to ask Mr. Chen Xueping questions, and Zhou Xiaolong naturally ran under the podium.

Professor Cui saw Zhou Xiaolong and hurriedly introduced Zhou Xiaolong to Chen Xueping as his proud disciple.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Chen Xueping saw Zhou Xiaolong, he immediately shouted excitedly, "Oh, Xiao Engong, why are you?!" ”

"What, you still know each other?!" Professor Cui also said with a smile.

"Oh, Lao Cui, this kid is the life-saver I told you!!" Chen Xueping took Zhou Xiaolong's hand and said to Professor Cui.

……

In a nice restaurant on the campus of Jinhai University, Professor Cui was the host and invited Zhou Xiaolong and Chen Xueping to have a big meal, mainly to catch up.

Zhou Xiaolong said to Mr. Chen Xueping that his lecture was very exciting, and it would be good if he could tell more about it to the students in the future.

Chen Xueping was also very happy, because he didn't expect that so many students would come today to listen to him an old man talk about these rotten sesame seeds of Chen Guzi, and his confidence was also boosted, saying that he would often come to the Department of Archaeology to give lectures in the future.

After eating, Professor Cui and Zhou Xiaolong saw off Mr. Chen Xueping, and the two of them walked towards the Department of Archaeology.

"Xiaolong, how much do you know about the compass?" Professor Cui suddenly asked Zhou Xiaolong.

"It's okay......" Zhou Xiaolong said casually.

"Xiaolong, I won't tell you, I also want to buy a better compass, before, I used to have a good compass, but unfortunately, last time I was deceived by those tomb robbers to go to archaeology, that compass doesn't know where to throw it, if you have time, can you help me find a good compass, how much money is no problem!" Professor Cui spoke his mind.

"Professor Cui, what's the use of the compass you want?!" Zhou Xiaolong looked at Professor Cui and asked.

"Hehe, Xiaolong, I won't hide it from you, during the summer vacation this year, there was an activity in the college, which was an investigation activity, as if it was going to a distant place to do investigation and research, but this matter could only be decided after the final exam, because of this investigation, so, I want to bring a compass in case of emergency."

"There are another inspection activities, Professor Cui, do you still want to participate?!" Zhou Xiaolong asked.

"Of course, I have to participate!" Professor Cui said with a smile.

Zhou Xiaolong had no choice but to smile bitterly, thinking about it, Professor Cui is old, every time he goes out to investigate, he is in danger, for example, these few times are particularly dangerous, but I didn't expect that this old man is really big-hearted and bold, and he still can't stay at home.

"Okay, Professor Cui, then I'll go to the antiquities market when I have time, and if I see a better compass, I'll help you buy it." Zhou Xiaolong had no choice but to say so.

"That's great." Professor Cui smiled and returned to the Department of Archaeology side by side with Zhou Xiaolong.

(End of chapter)