What Had Been Overlooked

Some details in Zhou Changqing's version of the story differ from those in Liu Zhengyuan's version.

Yin Yunze didn't want to argue about which version, Liu Zhengyuan's or Zhou Changqing's, was more accurate.

Yin Yunze just wanted to say that Zhou Changqing knew more about his family's scandals than Liu Zhengyuan, the person directly involved. This was too shameful.

Most importantly, Liu Zhengyuan doesn't even deserve a name in this account, which is truly tragic!

Zhou Changqing spoke eloquently, yet seemed unaware that the prefect of Anqing Prefecture was the same person he had mentioned who had achieved the second-highest rank in the imperial examinations.

Or perhaps Zhou Changqing actually knew, but deliberately didn't mention it.

It can only be said that ordinary officials are simply not worthy of the attention of these officers in the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau.

Although Zhou Changqing spoke with great conviction, Liu Zhengyuan was, after all, the son-in-law of the Marquis of Marquis of Zhenping.

Perhaps the Marquis of Zhenping might not concern himself with other matters, but he certainly wouldn't ignore the affair between Liu Zhengyuan and Xie Rou.

Having been entrusted with a task, and for safety's sake, Yin Yunze decided to inform the Marquis of Zhenping.

However, Zhou Changqing would have to stay for a few more days until the officials from the capital formally conferred the title upon Yin Yunze before returning.

Therefore, Yin Yunze didn't need to explain this matter so early.

Saying things too early might lead to unnecessary mistakes.

"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Lord Zhou!"

After making a mental note of it, Yin Yunze picked up the teapot and poured Zhou Changqing another cup.

Then, Yin Yunze took out the Jeweled Tree Glazed Branch and gently swept it across the table.

Suddenly, a dozen or so plates of various Chinese and Western pastries and cookies appeared on the table.

"You two must be tired from your journey, please have some pastries to tide you over."

This Spirit Fox County Princess is really realistic!

While inwardly criticizing Yin Yunze's opportunistic behavior, Zhou Changqing still smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Zhou Hongxia's gaze was fixed on the Jeweled Tree Glazed Branch in Yin Yunze's hand, and she asked curiously, "Your Highness, is this the legendary Jeweled Tree Glazed Branch that can split mountains and part seas, and conjure up countless delicacies?"

"Yes."

Upon hearing Zhou Hongxia's question, Yin Yunze thought for a moment, first filling the teacup in front of Zhou Hongxia, and then gently touching it with the Jeweled Tree Glazed Branch.

In an instant, the tea in the teacup parted on its own before Zhou Changqing and Zhou Hongxia's eyes.

Zhou Changqing watched Yin Yunze's initial demonstration for quite a while before exclaiming, "Divine Dao treasure indeed, truly extraordinary!"

Hearing Zhou Changqing say this, Yin Yunze asked curiously, "Could it be that your Supernatural Pursuit Bureau doesn't have similar Law Technique?"

Upon hearing Yin Yunze's question, Zhou Hongxia immediately turned her gaze to her father.

Given Zhou Hongxia's level of Kui Qian, she wouldn't have access to many of the profound Law Technique in the Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon Scripture.

Regarding the question raised by Yin Yunze, Zhou Changqing naturally couldn't diminish the prestige of his own Supernatural Pursuit Bureau, so he immediately nodded and said, "Similar methods are naturally found in our Supernatural Pursuit Bureau's Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon— "

However, Law Technique similar Law Technique recorded in the Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon are all relatively profound. While it's possible to simply open a lake and divide a river, to do it with the ease and grace of the County Princess, separating just a cup of tea, is far more difficult—"

Hearing Zhou Changqing say this, Yin Yunze nodded in deep agreement.

As the Primordial Lady of the Azure Heavens wields several powers, she is also a practitioner of two Paths of the Six Divisions Infinite Scripture.

Yin Yunze was also very clear about the difference between Divine Ability powers and Law Technique.

The difference between the two lies not in their power.

Even many Law Techniques, given the same resources, are still stronger than authority in terms of sheer destructive power.

For example, Yin Yunze's Authority over Frost and Snow, under the same output, is not as good as the Great Wisdom Sword of the Hungry Ghost Path, which cuts through everything.

The advantage of Divine Ability powers over Law Technique lies in their flexibility.

For example, the Jeweled Tree Glazed Branch that splits mountains and divides seas, which Yin Yunze is demonstrating now.

Holding this Jeweled Tree Glazed Branch, Yin Yunze waved it gently, capable of parting a lakeside or, as it was now, just a cup of tea.

However, for Law Technique that can perform similar functions, you would need to have mastered them to a grandmaster level.

Otherwise, separating the lakeside would be simpler, as long as you have the strength to use the Law Technique.

However, it is much more difficult for someone like Yin Yunze to use the Jeweled Tree Glazed Branch to separate only a cup of tea with such ease.

"The Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon?" However, upon hearing Zhou Changqing mention the Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon, Yin Yunze's attention was quickly drawn to the name: "Lord Zhou, could you tell me about this Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon?"

"This—Your Highness, please forgive me—"

Upon hearing Yin Yunze's question, Zhou Changqing realized he had spoken out of turn and immediately began to stammer.

Seeing this, and knowing that he would need Zhou Changqing later, Yin Yunze didn't press him and smoothly changed the subject.

"Since Lord Zhou is unwilling to disclose this, then I will not inquire about the Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon. However, I am somewhat curious whether, apart from your Supernatural Pursuit Bureau, someone like me who bears the Dynastic Karmic Luck has a method to command it?"

"Well, I'm not so sure about that. At least to my knowledge, there aren't any other Cultivation Method that can—"

Zhou Changqing didn't think much of it and shook his head, denying the possibility.

After all, if the Dynastic Karmic Luck so easy to manipulate, the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau wouldn't have its current status.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Changqing changed the subject and said, "However, although there is no method for outsiders to directly use the Dynastic Karmic Luck, our Supernatural Pursuit Bureau does have a Luck-Borrowing Method. This allows us to borrow the Dynastic Karmic Luck from officials after obtaining their consent."

Hearing Zhou Changqing say this, Zhou Hongxia asked before Yin Yunze could, "Father, I've never heard of this 'Luck-Borrowing Method before?"

"Because you haven't reached the point where you need to study this Luck-Borrowing Method yet—" Zhou Changqing didn't directly criticize Zhou Hongxia, but said somewhat vaguely, "This Luck-Borrowing Method still has certain requirements."

Generally speaking, only operators at Wu Five or above will acquire the usage method. Those below Wu Five either lack a deep understanding of the Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon Law Technique or are not proficient enough in using the Dynastic Karmic Luck.

Although Zhou Changqing put it quite tactfully, Zhou Hongxia still understood. Ultimately, it was simply because she was too inexperienced.

Feeling a little annoyed, Zhou Hongxia picked up a biscuit and stuffed it into her mouth.

Immediately, Zhou Hongxia's eyes lit up.

Forgetting her unpleasantness instantly, Zhou Hongxia gracefully but quickly began to devour the nearest plate of cookies.

Upon hearing Zhou Changqing's words, Yin Yunze realized that this was not a method she could use either.

It seems that this Luck-Borrowing Method is not information that needs to be kept secret.

Seeing that this topic had already been brought up, Zhou Changqing continued, "And those at the Wu Five and above, as long as they borrow the Dynastic Karmic Luck from officials, can instantly raise their strength to the corresponding rank. For example, I am currently at the Bing Three, corresponding to the Principal Sixth Rank of Dynastic Karmic Luck— "

However, if I could borrow the Dynastic Karmic Luck from Principal Fifth Rank official, then I could unleash the strength of Jia One official. If I could borrow the Dynastic Karmic Luck from Principal Fourth Rank official, then I could unleash the strength of a junior official—"

Upon hearing Zhou Changqing's words, Yin Yunze immediately understood the true terror of the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau.

If it is said that the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau relied on the Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon to exploit the Dynastic Karmic Luck as a shield, thus maintaining its lower limit...

Therefore, this Luck-Borrowing Method is the ultimate weapon to raise its upper limit.

With this Luck-Borrowing Method, even though the head of the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau is only a second-rank official on the surface, he still has power.

However, if the head of the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau wanted to, it wouldn't be difficult to borrow the Dynastic Karmic Luck of a first-rank official.

If you look closely, there are quite a few high-ranking officials in the imperial court who are actually princes or princesses.

Not to mention, at the very top of the feudal dynasties, there existed the emperor.

It can be said that the Great Wei was truly driven to its most dangerous moment by evil spirits and demons.

This Supernatural Pursuit Bureau can Avatar into a super-luxurious lineup, headed by the emperor's supreme fortune and supported by dozens of first-rank experts.

Moreover, the existence of the Luck-Borrowing Method also made up for the disadvantage of the Dynastic Karmic Luck.

If the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau wanted to, all ordinary mortal officials would be their "power banks."

While secretly alarmed by this, Yin Yunze was also somewhat relieved.

Because the Luck-Borrowing Method can be used at the Wu Five and above, it also means that Zhou Changqing at the Bing Three will also be able to use it.

Coincidentally, Yin Yunze currently has a commoner official of the fourth rank, a prefect, at his disposal.

As a sixth-rank official, Bing Three might not be able to divert too much of the Supreme Elder's attention from the upcoming drought relief efforts.

But what if a fourth-rank official from the Bureau of the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau appears?

Thinking this, Yin Yunze's gaze towards Zhou Changqing became more intense.

The more Yin Yunze looked at Zhou Changqing, the more he felt that Zhou Changqing was a perfect shield.

Yin Yunze's undisguised change in gaze naturally did not escape Zhou Changqing's observation.

Although he didn't know exactly what Yin Yunze was thinking, Zhou Changqing was very clear about one thing.

That is, having value to be used is better than having no value at all.

Zhou Changqing's purpose in coming here was simply to befriend Yin Yunze, the County Princess of Qingping.

We had inadvertently fallen out before, but now we had the reason to help Yin Yunze solve the drought.

But Zhou Changqing could see that Yin Yunze clearly didn't take it too seriously at the time.

Therefore, Zhou Changqing reluctantly revealed this Luck-Borrowing Method.

As Zhou Changqing had expected, Yin Yunze indeed had a new idea about this Luck-Borrowing Method.

Thinking of this, before Yin Yunze could speak, Zhou Changqing somewhat awkwardly brought up another matter. "By the way, I heard that besides this Jeweled Tree Glazed Branch, the county princess also possesses a Mutton-Fat Jade Purification Vase, is that right?"

"What?" Upon hearing Zhou Changqing's question, Yin Yunze subconsciously retorted, "Could it be that you also want my Dew?"

"No, no!" Upon hearing this, Zhou Changqing quickly shook his head and said, "The county princess's nectar is incredibly profound and must be extremely precious. I have no merit or achievement to offer. What I wish to see is your Azure Heavens Purifying Water, which possesses the power to dispel evil!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Zhou Changqing mention purified water, Yin Yunze was taken aback.

After all, the water purifier was originally just a byproduct that Yin Yunze casually added.

The biggest use of the water purifier in Yin Yunze's hands now is the same as what he did for Yin Yunze Xie Rou and her daughter before.

In other words, they were distributed to young witches in various places so that they could use them to Expel Evil and Dispel Filth spirits of those who were possessed by evil spirits.

Several thoughts flashed through his mind, but Yin Yunze replied aloud, "If it's clean water, then it's fine."

As he spoke, Yin Yunze took a teacup, conjured Mutton-Fat Jade Purification Vase, and poured in a cup of clear water.

"Such pure and potent power to ward off evil and purify!" Zhou Hongxia subtly sensed the pure water in the cup and couldn't help but exclaim, "The power to ward off evil and purify in this water is probably comparable to that of Geng Rank cultivator—"

"Cough cough cough----"

Clearing his throat twice, Zhou Changqing interrupted Zhou Hongxia, then looked at Yin Yunze and asked, "Princess, is this water safe to drink?"

"This purified water can be used both internally and externally." Looking back at Zhou Changqing, Yin Yunze smiled and said, "If I weren't afraid that Lord Zhou would think I had poisoned him, I could even use this purified water to brew you a cup of tea!"

Ultimately, this purified water is nothing more than water imbued with the power to ward off evil and purify; it is naturally safe for ordinary people to drink.

Furthermore, it possesses the power to ward off evil and purify.

For ordinary people, it is actually cleaner than the water from rivers, lakes, and wells that they usually drink.

After all, there wouldn't be any parasites in Yin Yunze's clean water.

Hearing Yin Yunze say this, Zhou Changqing nodded without saying anything more, but reached out and picked up the glass of water, then drank it all in one gulp.

Immediately, Yin Yunze noticed with some surprise that wisps of black smoke were rising from Zhou Changqing's body.

"Ah, that was so comfortable!" Zhou Changqing sighed, put down his teacup, and said softly to Yin Yunze, "Your Highness, I apologize. I couldn't control myself for a moment—like us martial artists who deal with demons all day long—"

Over time, however, mistakes can happen—some deeply ingrained Evil Qi are difficult to eradicate— the Imperial Qi World-Pacifying Canon Scripture is primarily for offensive purposes, and is somewhat lacking in healing—"

Although the Dynastic Karmic Luck has a protective function, the members of the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau Dynastic Karmic Luck it as a weapon.

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

If you Dynastic Karmic Luck for offense, then you will naturally weaken the rent for protection.

Although the Dynastic Karmic Luck will be replenished.

However, if they encounter demons of similar strength, it is inevitable that after exhausting the Dynastic Karmic Luck, both sides will suffer heavy losses.

You have temporarily exhausted the Dynastic Karmic Luck, so you have naturally lost the protection of the Dynastic Karmic Luck, which led to Evil Qi entering your body.

Once the Dynastic Karmic Luck were restored, those insidious and ruthless Law Technique and Evil Qi had already seeped deep into its bones and remained hidden.

If the root cause of the problem cannot be found, the Dynastic Karmic Luck cannot be eradicated.

Most Law Technique that have a similar effect cannot be neutralized as easily as water purification.

After all, no matter how ordinary clean water may be, it is a spiritual treasure born from the will of the people by the Innate Holy Spirit.

In terms of its status, it is naturally incomparable to ordinary Law Technique.