Few weeks back, Eric was back to Malaysia for a short holiday. We went out for couple of drinks at Equine Park. He is now managing an IT company in China. Talking about it, we used to setup a company together before but end up closed down as things doesn't really go well.

We have a good time talking about those good old times. He also shared with me about the current trend of software business in China. Good knowledge sharing.

Ok, back to the topic. He bought me a Pi Xiu (or someone called it Pi Yao) necklace for me. Pi Xui is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature which considered to be a very powerful protector to practitioners of Feng Shui.



This Pi Xiu has the head of a dragon but with the body of lions with little wings and a tail. In the Chinese history, the Pi Xiu is a loyal guardian that is frequently seen guarding the tombs of Emperors.



Information from WIKI,

The myth of Pi Xiu tells that the creature violated a law of heaven, so the Jade Emperor punished it by restricting the pixiu's diet to gold, and prevented the creature from defecating by sealing its anus. Thus, pixiu can only absorb gold, but cannot expel it. This is the origin of Pi Xiu's status as a symbol of the acquisition and preservation of wealth.

Therefore traditionally to the Chinese, Pi Xiu has always been regarded as helpful for those who are going through a bad year according to Chinese zodiac.

I really need this if it is true as I'm quite bad luck lately.

p/s: The photo is not so clear as it was taken using my Nokia 5800 under insufficient light source.