Agreeing and Making Arrangements

"Actually, I don't know much about the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau; I only know a little bit."

Upon hearing Yin Yunze's request, Liu Zhengyuan naturally wouldn't refuse.

Yin Yunze's willingness to learn about the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau was, in itself, an expression of Liu Zhengyuan's inclination.

"The Supernatural Pursuit Bureau is headed by the Chief Officer, who holds the rank of a second-grade official. Under the Chief Officer's command are three guards: the Demon Pursuit Guard to capture evil spirits and demons, the Supernatural Suppression Guard to suppress evil spirits and demons, and the Hearsay Guard to gather intelligence throughout the land."

Each guard was commanded by a third-rank commander. Below the commander, each guard also had two assistant commanders of the Subordinate Third Rank, four vice-commanders of the Principal Fourth Rank, and eight captains of the Subordinate Fourth Rank.

"Below the captain, there are ten ranks of officers. These officers are ranked according to the Heavenly Stems: Jia One, Principal Fifth Rank; Yi 2, Subordinate Fifth Rank; Bing Three, Principal Sixth Rank; Ding 4, Subordinate Sixth Rank Wu Five, Principal Seventh Rank."

Ji Liu, Subordinate Seventh Rank. Geng Qi, Principal Eighth Rank. Xin Ba, Subordinate Eighth Rank. Ren Jiu, Principal Ninth Rank. Gui Shi, Subordinate Ninth Rank. -- I've heard that rank seems to be very important in the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau --

At this point, Liu Zhengyuan paused, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "As for the more detailed divisions, I'm not quite sure."

"That's clear enough."

Although it was a bit long-winded, after listening to Liu Zhengyuan's explanation, Yin Yunze could roughly understand the combat capabilities of most of the people in the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau.

Liu Zhengyuan's legal wife, Lady Yao, was the daughter of the commander of the Supernatural Suppression Guard. This explains how she could have used witchcraft to murder Xie Rou and her daughter.

After all, the Supernatural Suppression Guard is a place where prisoners are detained, so it is naturally full of evil spirits and monsters skilled in these Evil Method spells.

Given Lady Yao's status, even the slightest benefit would bring a large number of people eager to serve her.

Judging from the way the Marquis of Zhenping forced Liu Zhengyuan, it is clear that he is not someone who would forbid his family from abusing their power.

However, Lady Yao's petty tricks were only good enough to deal with ordinary people like Xie Rou and her daughter.

For Yin Yunze, it was simply not enough.

In fact, as long as Liu Zhengyuan dares to openly take Xie Rou as a concubine and make it clear that Liu Qian is a concubine's daughter.

With the protection of the Dynastic Karmic Luck, Xie Rou and her daughter would not suffer from the harm caused by these Gu worms from thousands of miles away.

Of course, Yin Yunze wasn't saying that Liu Zhengyuan was wrong; she did understand Liu Zhengyuan's difficulties.

Even though they are thousands of miles apart, Lady Yao still refuses to let Xie Rou and her daughter go.

If Liu Zhengyuan really took Xie Rou as a concubine, Liu Zhengyuan would probably have to collect the bodies of the mother and daughter that very evening.

Compared to the Marquis of Zhenping, Liu Zhengyuan, the Marquis of Zhenping, was far too weak.

Although Yin Yunze did not intend to confront Marquis of Zhenping directly, he did try to pull Liu Zhengyuan out of this quagmire.

But providing shelter for Xie Rou and her daughter, and letting them have a go at that noble lady, would be acceptable.

Is this your request?

Looking at Liu Zhengyuan, Yin Yunze asked softly, "Your request is for me to save them, mother and daughter, right?"

"Yes!" Liu Zhengyuan was overjoyed when he heard Yin Yunze ask this.

It was clear that Yin Yunze was prepared to agree, Liu Zhengyuan nodded repeatedly, saying, "Please, Your Highness, have mercy on this mother and daughter—"

His gaze swept over Xie Rou and Liu Qian, noticing the expectation on their faces, and Yin Yunze nodded, saying, "I can agree to this."

"However," looking at Liu Zhengyuan, Yin Yunze softly stated the worst-case scenario, "Although the possibility is slim, the worst-case scenario is that I need to protect them, mother and daughter, from the Marquis of Zhenping, so—"

In the best-case scenario, Yin Yunze would only need to deal with the Law Technique of those sycophantic young ladies from noble families.

But the worst-case scenario is that the Marquis of Zhenping is an extreme doting father and would make a move against Yin Yunze, a third-rank county princess Primordial Lady of the Azure Heavens, for the sake of Lady Yao.

Moreover, this isn't a real, armed confrontation; it's a bodyguard game.

The same task, but the difficulty of these two tasks is worlds apart, like the difference between easy and hell.

Although Yin Yunze had already made up his mind to protect the mother and daughter after learning about Xie Rou's past,

However, the fact that he was preparing to do good deeds did not prevent Yin Yunze from using this opportunity to ask Liu Zhengyuan for benefits.

"Your Highness, please accept Liu Zhengyuan's bow!"

Without hesitation, Liu Zhengyuan knelt down in front of Yin Yunze, his forehead touching the ground.

Although Yin Yunze was of a higher rank than Liu Zhengyuan.

However, there is no rule that officials of lower rank must kneel and bow to deities.

Not to mention, it's such a generous gift.

"Zhengyuan!"

Upon seeing Liu Zhengyuan kneel before Yin Yunze, Xie Rou gasped in surprise.

However, after calling out that, Xie Rou couldn't say anything more.

Looking up at Yin Yunze, Liu Zhengyuan said in a deep voice, "As long as the county magistrate can guarantee the safety of the mother and daughter, Liu Zhengyuan will be at the county magistrate's beck and call from now on!"

Hearing Liu Zhengyuan say this, Yin Yunze made a perfunctory gesture and said softly, "Lord Liu, there's no need for such formalities. Please rise!"

After seeing Liu Zhengyuan stand up from the ground, Yin Yunze glanced at Xie Rou and her daughter.

Then, in front of the three of them, he cut a lock of hair from his long hair on his shoulder, and then plucked some tail hair from behind his tail.

After taking out some more materials and forging them with the Bright Incense Flame, they became two white thread pendants with a small glass bottle attached to them.

The glass bottle contained purified water refined and purified by Yin Yunze, with a trace of Authority over Lightning added.

Handing the two pendants to Xie Rou, Yin Yunze said softly, "From now on, you must never leave these pendants behind. They will protect you and your daughter from Evil Method. If you encounter any evil spirits or demons, throwing these pendants will also provide temporary relief!"

"Thank you, Lady Yuanjun!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Rou hurriedly got out of bed and took the two pendants with both hands.

"Qian'er, you must never let this pendant leave your side again!"

After giving Liu Qian a few instructions, Xie Rou put the pendant on Liu Qian before putting it on herself.

The artifacts created by the Primordial Lady of the Azure Heavens using her own divine body are undoubtedly extremely valuable.

After putting it on, Xie Rou felt much more relaxed, whether it was her imagination or not.

In Yin Yunze's view, it was after Xie Rou and her daughter put on the pendant.

They were also imbued with the Dynastic Karmic Luck belonging to Yin Yunze, a third-rank county princess.

With Yin Yunze's third-grade fortune and the authority of Orthodox God, at least these petty tricks like Gu worms won't be able to harm the two of them.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Liu Zhengyuan sincerely thanked him for his help.

"Of course, these two pendants alone are enough to handle most situations, but I'm afraid the one coming is a master."

Looking at Liu Zhengyuan, Yin Yunze thought for a moment and gave him two options, "I have two plans. One is to have the mother and daughter move to Clear Creek Village and live directly under my jurisdiction. Even if the Marquis of Zhenping comes in person, I can guarantee their safety."

Hearing Yin Yunze say this, Liu Zhengyuan and Xie Rou were both delighted and somewhat saddened.

If they could, why would Liu Zhengyuan and Xie Rou choose to live apart?

Anqing Prefecture and Clear Creek Village are several hundred miles apart, not exactly far, but it's not so easy for them to meet.

Seeing Liu Zhengyuan's attitude, Yin Yunze then offered another option. "Secondly, you can build a temple for me here, and then go to my Qingnü Temple to invite a golden statue of me here."

After you build a temple and erect a statue for me here, this temple can become a branch temple of mine. And if anything happens, just call upon me, and I will arrive instantly to protect the mother and daughter!

Yin Yunze's purpose in coming here was actually to ask Liu Zhengyuan to help her build a Qingnü Temple in Anqing City.

With Yin Yunze's current Prefecture God as a third-grade county magistrate, he does have the ability to open a branch temple.

Once these branch halls are completed, they can all become return points for Yin Yunze to use the Flowing Light Escape.

Moreover, compared to Anqing City, Clear Creek Village, although quite nice, is simply too remote.

For Yin Yunze's current Prefecture God as a deity, this is actually a bit of a hindrance.

Therefore, if Yin Yunze wants to continue developing and thus dominate the entire Anqing Prefecture.

Whether she lives there or not is another matter, but in Anqing City, the very heart of Anqing Prefecture, Yin Yunze must have a temple that belongs to her.

However, if Yin Yunze had proposed the Qingnü Temple, who knows how much favor he would owe Liu Zhengyuan.

At this moment, under the pretext of protecting Xie Rou and her daughter, they turned this into Liu Zhengyuan's affair.

For the safety of his wife and daughters, Liu Zhengyuan will surely handle things perfectly.

As for sending Liu Zhengyuan to Clear Creek Village to retrieve the golden statue, that was purely for the sake of ritual.

However, there's nothing we can do about it; sometimes you just have to go through all that trouble.

After all, the law should not be easily passed on, and the Way should not be sold cheaply.

If Yin Yunze were to deliver it, it would be convenient, but it would actually make people look down on him.

Only by making Liu Zhengyuan spend time and energy, and honestly send people to spend several days transporting it back, can we make others take this matter seriously.

Yin Yunze didn't want anything to go wrong with this first branch hall built in Anqing City.

"Zhengyuan!" Hearing Yin Yunze's words, Xie Rou spoke before Liu Zhengyuan could answer, "After the temple is completed, I want to bring Qian'er to live in the temple, as a sacrifice for the Goddess Yuanjun—"

Xie Rou's words sound nice, but in reality, she's just timid.

Fearing that Yin Yunze wouldn't be able to take care of her if she lived too far away, she simply decided to bring her daughter and stay at Yin Yunze's feet for protection.

However, Xie Rou's attitude also indicated that she hoped Liu Zhengyuan could build a temple and erect a statue for Yin Yunze in Anqing City.

"Good!"

Faced with Xie Rou's attitude, what could Liu Zhengyuan say?

Throughout her life, Xie Rou never asked for anything, not even a formal title.

Now that all he wants is a sense of security, how could Liu Zhengyuan refuse?

Seeing that the matter was settled, Yin Yunze brought up another equally important matter.

"In a while, I will hold a ceremony to alleviate the drought in Anqing Prefecture. I hope Lord Liu will cooperate fully at that time."

"Clear!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengyuan's expression turned serious, and he assured her, "I will make sure everyone in Anqing Prefecture cooperates with the County Princess."

Nodding, Yin Yunze took out a porcelain bottle he had prepared beforehand and handed it to Liu Zhengyuan: "There are three nectar pills in this bottle, hmm, Azure Heavens Jade Dew Pill! Take them and use them. Especially your kidneys, they need to be treated."

Upon hearing Yin Yunze's words, Liu Zhengyuan's face immediately turned somewhat embarrassed, while Xie Rou couldn't help but turn her head away.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Despite the embarrassment, Liu Zhengyuan brazenly accepted the Azure Heavens Jade Dew Pill.

"Now that this matter is settled, I'll be taking my leave."

After thinking for a moment and finding nothing else amiss, Yin Yunze said softly, "If anything happens, recite my name and pray sincerely, and I will receive your prayers."

"Respectfully seeing off Your Highness, the County Princess!"

"Respectfully bidding farewell to the Goddess Yuanjun!"