In a newly developed community in the bustling city, Mr. Wang moved into his new house that he had worked hard for years to purchase, full of joy. The house was spacious, bright, with a regular layout and excellent lighting, and the surrounding supporting facilities were also complete. It should have been a perfect new starting point for a happy life. However, not long after moving in, some strange feelings quietly emerged, casting a shadow over the joy of Mr. Wang's family.
Every night when the lights came on after sunset, Mr. Wang returned home from work. It should have been a time to relax and enjoy the warm family time, but he inexplicably felt a sense of depression and uneasiness. The air in the house seemed to freeze, so stuffy that it was suffocating. Even with the windows wide open, he couldn't dispel this strange feeling of stuffiness. The lights also seemed much dimmer than usual. The dim yellow halo flickered in the corners, casting some strangely shaped shadows that made people's hair stand on end.
Even worse, the quality of sleep at night dropped sharply. Mr. Wang tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. There were always some faint sounds in his ears, like the wind on the distant mountains or a low whimper, which seemed particularly clear in the silent night, disturbing his peace of mind. Finally, he managed to fall asleep in a daze, but then he was haunted by nightmares. In the dreams, there were often absurd and strange scenes, such as the house being shrouded in a gloomy fog or faceless black shadows shuttling through the house. Every time he woke up, he was covered in cold sweat and exhausted.
Mr. Wang's family also had similar troubles. His wife complained that she always felt flustered at home, and the child often cried inconsolably at night, and no matter how much she coaxed, it didn't work. The whole family was tortured by this inexplicable uneasiness, and Mr. Wang was even more anxious, looking everywhere for a solution. He asked the property management company if there were any noise sources or other abnormal situations around the community. After a thorough inspection, the property staff said there was nothing unusual. He also hired a professional cleaning company to do a deep cleaning, hoping to improve the indoor environment, but the problem still remained unsolved.
During an accidental gathering, Mr. Wang poured out his troubles to an old friend. After hearing this, the friend's eyes lit up and he leaned closer mysteriously and said, "I've heard of a website called 'taoismtop'. There are many treasures made according to Taoist metaphysics on it. It is said that it can solve various difficult problems in home feng shui. Given your situation at home, perhaps you have to rely on Taoist methods to suppress it. Why not go up and have a look to see if there is anything that can help?"
Although Mr. Wang was skeptical about feng shui and metaphysics, seeing the increasingly haggard faces of his family, he really had no other way, so he opened this mysterious website with a glimmer of hope. As soon as the webpage loaded, a majestic kylin ornament instantly attracted all his attention. The ornament was carved from high-quality white jade. The jade was warm and delicate, and under the illumination of the light, it emitted a soft luster, as if moonlight was flowing. The kylin had a vigorous posture, with its head held high, its single horn towering, and its eyes bright and piercing, as if it was about to roar to the sky and step on the clouds the next second. Its whole body was carved with delicate and complex cloud patterns. These cloud patterns were lively and elegant, complementing the majestic appearance of the kylin and adding a bit more mysterious atmosphere.
After carefully reading the introduction on the website, Mr. Wang was even more excited. It was said that this kylin ornament was carefully carved by craftsmen who were well-versed in the mysteries of metaphysics according to the Taoist rituals passed down for thousands of years. In the Taoist mythology and feng shui theory, the kylin is a sacred beast, combining the head of a lion, the antlers of a deer, the eyes of a tiger, the body of a elk, the scales of a dragon, and the tail of a cow. It symbolizes auspiciousness, happiness, peace and prosperity. It lives in a fairyland and can sense the changes of yin and yang in heaven and earth, and bears the important task of protecting the house. When the house becomes tainted with evil qi due to poor site selection, chaotic qi field, or other reasons, the kylin ornament can play its unique spiritual power. It is like a silent guardian. With the pure yang and upright qi it contains and the auspicious qi it emits, it can dispel the haze, dissolve the evil qi in the house, reshape the harmonious qi field of the house, and enable the residents to regain peace of mind and comfort, protecting the whole family to be safe and smooth.
Mr. Wang's heart was deeply touched by this fantastical description. After hesitating several times, he finally gritted his teeth and placed an order. During the days waiting for the ornament to arrive, every day felt like a year to him. He was full of anticipation that this mysterious object could become the light of hope to save his house.
On the day the courier arrived, Mr. Wang couldn't wait to open the package and took out the kylin ornament with slightly trembling hands. As soon as he held it, a warm power spread from his palm throughout his body, slightly calming his originally anxious heart. He followed the detailed instructions on the website, found a clean red cloth, and carefully placed the kylin ornament in the center of the living room. According to Taoist feng shui theory, the living room is the convergence point of the central qi field of the house. With the kylin guarding here, it can control the overall situation and bring blessings to all directions.
Strangely enough, since the kylin ornament entered the house, wonderful changes followed one after another. That night, when Mr. Wang came home from work and opened the door, a fresh and warm breath came towards him, and the dull and depressing feeling in the house dissipated a lot. The lights also seemed to have regained their former brightness, and the soft light evenly shone on every corner, and those strange shadows disappeared without a trace.
Walking into the living room, Mr. Wang saw that the kylin ornament looked even more sacred and solemn under the illumination of the light, and an inexplicable sense of sureness welled up in his heart. That night, he lay in bed and quickly fell asleep, sleeping soundly without a dream. When he woke up in the morning, he was refreshed, and that long-lost feeling of relaxation and pleasure returned to him. His wife also happily said that she had slept particularly well last night, the child didn't cry anymore, and the mental state of the whole family had improved a lot.
With the restoration of peace at home, Mr. Wang respected this kylin ornament even more. He also developed a strong interest in Taoist culture and plunged into the ocean of Taoist classics to explore deeper mysteries. He learned that Taoism emphasizes the balance of yin and yang and conforming to nature. It believes that all things in the world are composed of yin and yang qi, and as an important space for people's lives, the harmony of the yin and yang qi field of the house is directly related to the physical and mental health and fortune of the residents. The reason why the kylin ornament can play the role of protecting the house is precisely because it carries the pure yang and upright qi and the auspicious image respected by Taoism, and can adjust the imbalance of yin and yang in the house, make the qi field return to the right track, and enable the residents to be nourished imperceptibly, have a peaceful state of mind and a smooth life.
However, the good times didn't last long. Mr. Wang's mentality gradually changed imperceptibly. As the days passed peacefully one after another, he gradually took the protection of the kylin ornament for granted, and greed quietly grew in his heart. He began to think that since this kylin ornament had such powerful power, why not make more use of it to make himself soar in his career and obtain more wealth and status?
At that time, Mr. Wang's company was preparing a large project, and the competition was fierce. Each department was gearing up to win the project to make great contributions to the company, so that they could get rich rewards and promotion opportunities. Mr. Wang thought that if he secretly brought the kylin ornament to the office, with the magic power of the kylin, he would surely stand out among many competitors. So, during the project preparation period, he hid the kylin ornament in a briefcase carefully and brought it to the company without telling anyone.
Every day at work, Mr. Wang would quietly place the kylin ornament on his desk and secretly pray that it would show its power to help him. However, things didn't go as he wished. Since he brought the kylin ornament to the company, a series of unexpected problems followed. First, the project plan he was responsible for made frequent mistakes. Some obvious detail problems seemed invisible to him, resulting in repeated revisions of the plan and a serious delay in progress. His colleagues also questioned his work ability, and the previously harmonious cooperation relationship became tense.
Even worse, during the communication with clients, Mr. Wang was always absent-minded, unable to accurately understand the clients' needs, and the suggestions he gave lacked pertinence, which disappointed the clients. After several communications, the clients lost confidence in Mr. Wang's team and even considered replacing the cooperation partner. After learning about the situation, the boss flew into a rage and severely criticized Mr. Wang, removing him from the core position of the project and asking him to reflect carefully.
Mr. Wang was immediately plunged into extreme depression and confusion. He didn't understand why the kylin ornament that had once protected his family and brought peace had now put him in such a desperate situation.
In extreme confusion and self-blame, Mr. Wang decided to visit a well-known Taoist temple deep in the mountains to consult an old Taoist priest there. The Taoist temple was hidden among the misty mountains and forests, surrounded by pine and cypress trees. It was quiet and secluded, like a paradise. Mr. Wang climbed up the winding mountain path step by step. Along the way, the mountain breeze blew on his face, and the birds were singing, gradually calming his originally restless heart.
Finally, he met the elegant and poised old Taoist priest. The old Taoist priest had white hair, a kind face, and eyes that revealed a profound understanding of the world. Mr. Wang, full of guilt and piety, told the old Taoist priest his experiences in detail.
After listening, the 老道长微微摇头，轻声叹息道：“施主，你可明白，这麒麟摆件虽有神奇的护佑之力，但它所遵循的乃是道家正道。道家讲究顺应天道、心怀正念，麒麟能为你镇宅安宅，是因为你起初心怀敬畏，真心期望家宅安宁，且未存非分之想。可后来，你被贪欲蒙蔽了心智，妄图利用麒麟谋取私利，违背了正道，这才招致灾祸。要知道，万物皆有灵，麒麟能感知你的心思，你若心术不正，它又怎会庇佑于你？”
Mr. Wang suddenly woke up as if from a dream and was full of remorse. He deeply realized his mistake. Returning home, he shed his vanity and reexamined his 行为. He still placed the kylin ornament respectfully in the center of the living room. Only at this moment, it was no longer a tool for him to satisfy his selfish desires, but became a spiritual symbol that always reminded him to adhere to the right path and conform to nature.
As the days passed, Mr. Wang slowly regained his colleagues' and boss's trust through his own efforts and integrity. His business gradually got back on track. And that kylin ornament stood quietly in the living room. In the passage of time, it became even more sacred and solemn, as if silently witnessing his growth and transformation, guarding this hard-won peace and harmony.