Pixiu

Pixiu is a mythical animal that only eats and doesn't excrete. For many businessmen, this is a popular symbol for gathering fortune. Niu Kai, a cultural agent, always has a jade pixiu pendant around his neck. He believes this will keep his business thriving. Pixiu is also a symbol of bravery. Ancient troops would carry flags bearing the image of this mythical animal on the way to battle. But modern people pay more attention to its strong intuition on finding and gathering gold, silver and jewelry. In the past, the emperors said the whole country belonged to them and forbade his imperial ministers to pay tribute to pixiu at their homes. But many gambling houses still secretly offered tribute to the legendary animal. Legends say that pixiu, dragon, phoenix, tortoise and qilin are hve auspicious animals. All the ancient mythical animals have become certain symbols in modern society : The dragon and the phoenix symbolize the harmonious life of a newly wed couple ; the qilin is in charge of sending a son to a family ; the tortoise and the crane are symbols of longevity the pixiu is a gatherer and keeper of fortune.