In the southeastern corner of the Chinese land, there is a prosperous Jiangzhou City. The city is bustling with traffic and lined with shops, shining like a dazzling pearl with the brilliance of commerce. Among this city, the Tang family is like a towering giant tree with lush branches and leaves, deeply rooted and still standing proudly after a hundred years of trials and tribulations. Its business empire spans across numerous fields, from silk and satin stores to teahouses and taverns, from shipping and logistics to banks and money shops. The signs of the Tang family can be seen everywhere, making it a renowned and noble family in the local area.

The Tang family has believed in Taoism for generations, adhering to the Taoist philosophy of conforming to nature and harmonizing yin and yang. They have maneuvered skillfully in the business world. Every generation of the family head deeply understands that the prosperity of the family not only stems from their own diligence and wisdom but also depends on the blessing of the gods of heaven and earth and the circulation of fortune in the unseen. In the family ancestral hall, the statues of the Three Pure Ones are enshrined all year round. Incense smoke curls up and candles flicker. On the first and fifteenth days of each lunar month, family members would gather here to worship piously, praying for the protection of their ancestors and the prosperity of the family.

As time flowed slowly, in this generation, a young talent emerged in the Tang family, named Tang Yifei. Tang Yifei had been extremely intelligent since childhood and was influenced by the family business at an early age. At a young age, he demonstrated extraordinary business acumen. He was ambitious and determined to further expand the business territory of the Tang family in his own hands and elevate the family's glory to a new level.

However, the unpredictable changes of fate always catch people off guard. One day, while Tang Yifei was on his way out to negotiate a crucial business deal, he encountered a sudden carriage runaway accident. Although he was lucky enough to survive with only minor injuries, this accident, like the butterfly effect, triggered a series of thorny problems. The business deal that was about to be finalized, the partner, upon hearing about this accident, became suspicious and had doubts about the strength and stability of the Tang family. They unilaterally put the cooperation plan on hold; several shops under the family's banner also inexplicably encountered operational difficulties at the same time. The customer flow drastically decreased, goods piled up, and the capital turnover suddenly fell into a deadlock. What's more, some business competitors seemed to sense the changes in the Tang family and took the opportunity to kick them when they were down, spreading all kinds of rumors unfavorable to the Tang family, attempting to crush the Tang family during this chaotic period.

For a while, Tang Yifei was plunged into an unprecedented predicament. The pressure was as heavy as a mountain, making it hard for him to breathe. He frowned all day long, had no appetite, and couldn't sleep at night. He repeatedly pondered countermeasures but still couldn't find a way to break the deadlock. The elders in the family saw his distress and felt pain in their hearts. They deeply understood that if the situation wasn't reversed in time, the century-old foundation of the Tang family might be on the verge of collapse.

At this critical moment of life and death, a highly respected elder in the family remembered a tradition passed down through generations - when the family encounters a major crisis, they can seek help from Taoist masters and draw spiritual talismans to drive away evil and avoid risks and protect the family's safety. Thus, the elders held an emergency meeting and decided to send someone to the famous Zixiao Temple outside the city to invite Taoist Priest Xuanming to come out and offer assistance.

Zixiao Temple is hidden among green mountains and clear waters, surrounded by clouds and mists, looking like a fairyland on earth and also exuding an air of mystery. The Taoist priests in the temple cultivate themselves and study Taoist doctrines. Taoist Priest Xuanming is an outstanding figure among them, proficient in all kinds of esoteric arts, such as Qimen Dunjia and talisman techniques, and is highly respected in the local area.

The messenger of the Tang family brought generous gifts and, with full piety and anticipation, climbed up the winding mountain path with great difficulty to reach Zixiao Temple. After seeing Taoist Priest Xuanming, the messenger explained their purpose in detail, his words full of earnestness and anxiety. After listening, Taoist Priest Xuanming slightly closed his eyes and meditated for a moment. Then he slowly opened his eyes and said profoundly, "The disaster that the Tang family is currently facing is due to blocked fortune and the invasion of evil qi, causing the family business to sink into a quagmire. However, since the Tang family has entrusted this matter to me, I will do my best to help."

With that, Taoist Priest Xuanming led the messenger to the quiet room in the backyard of the temple. The interior of the room was simply and solemnly decorated. On an ancient table, all the necessary items for drawing talismans were neatly placed: flexible yellow paper, pure cinnabar, a sharp wolf-hair brush, and various Taoist instruments exuding a mysterious aura. The priest washed his hands and burned incense, his expression extremely solemn, as if he instantly entered a transcendent state of communication with the gods of heaven and earth.

He first picked up a piece of yellow paper and gently shook it. The yellow paper then unfolded and spread flat on the table like a lively creature. Immediately after, the priest held the wolf-hair brush, dipped it fully in cinnabar, and held the tip of the brush above the paper, murmuring incantations. The incantations were low and long, like a mysterious call from the ancient prehistoric era, echoing softly in the quiet room. Each note seemed to contain endless power of heaven and earth, resonating and vibrating with the spiritual energy in the universe.

As the priest chanted the incantations, the wolf-hair brush in his hand seemed to be infused with a soul and began to move nimbly. Amid the flowing brushstrokes, one by one, powerful and vigorous runes shaped like guardian vajras gradually emerged on the yellow paper. The runes were dazzlingly red, like the blazing sun, and also seemed to carry the power of thunderbolts, emitting a majestic and intimidating aura that made evil spirits tremble.

Before long, a Guardian Talisman was completed. Taoist Priest Xuanming handed the talisman to the messenger and solemnly instructed, "This talisman is formed by gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the spiritual power bestowed by the patriarch. It is called the Guardian Talisman. Take it back and give it to Young Master Tang Yifei. Let him carry it with him at all times and never leave it for a moment. After that, the young master needs to uphold positive thoughts, treat people with integrity, conform to the way of business, and not be blinded by temporary difficulties. Only in this way can he, with the help of the talisman's power, ensure the stability of the family foundation and rejuvenate the family."

The messenger carefully took the talisman as if it were a precious treasure, thanked the priest profusely, and then hurried back to the Tang family without stopping.

Tang Yifei took the Guardian Talisman and immediately felt a slight burning sensation in his palm. The talisman seemed to have a spirit, filling his heart with an inexplicable sense of calm. He deeply understood that he was now shouldering the rise and fall of the family and dared not slack off. As instructed, he tucked the talisman close to his body, hiding it inside his clothes and close to his heart.

Since that day, Tang Yifei seemed to have divine assistance. When renegotiating with the partners, he, with his sincere attitude, detailed business plan, and sharp market insight, gradually dispelled the other party's concerns. The partners were impressed by his sincerity and professionalism. They not only restarted the shelved cooperation plan but also increased their investment. The two sides joined hands to explore a new business field, and profits poured in.

At the same time, the shops under the family's banner that had fallen into difficulties also unexpectedly had a turnaround. Suddenly, many new customers flocked to the previously deserted stores, and the business became increasingly prosperous. The problem of overstocked goods was quickly resolved, and the capital chain flowed smoothly again. Moreover, those rumors that had been rampant seemed to be quietly blown away by a gentle breeze, leaving no trace. The reputation of the Tang family not only recovered but also gained more prestige in the eyes of the public.

Under Tang Yifei's careful management, the business territory of the Tang family grew like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. In just a few years, the Tang family opened several large business firms and expanded its business to several surrounding cities, becoming the undisputed business giant in the local area. The family wealth grew rapidly, and the mansion was renovated and expanded, becoming more magnificent.

The Tang family's remarkable comeback shocked the entire Jiangzhou City. People were amazed and, while marveling, they widely spread the legendary story of the Tang family. And that mysterious Guardian Talisman became the focus of everyone's heated discussion. Many wealthy merchants, upon hearing this, either envied or came to ask for advice. The Tang family was generous and recounted their experience of believing in Taoism and using the power of the talisman to tide over the crisis.

As the years passed by, the Tang family remained prosperous. Tang Yifei always remembered that difficult period. He often went to the family ancestral hall and, facing the ancestral tablets and the statues of the Three Pure Ones, prayed piously. He deeply understood that although the Guardian Talisman had played an important role in the continuation of the family's century-old foundation, more importantly, it was the spirit of integrity, diligence, and conforming to the way of nature passed down through generations. Since then, he set an example and taught these precious qualities and Taoist wisdom to the younger generation of the family, enabling the Tang family to move forward steadily in the waves of business, continuing to write their glorious legend. And that mysterious and profound Taoist culture, like a bright star, left a glorious mark in the long history of the Tang family and even the entire Jiangzhou City.