Bringing in a Buyer

What kind of business?

Liu Zhengyuan did not immediately believe Yin Yunze's explanation, but instead showed a hint of distrust.

As officials, the scholars were among the scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants.

Liu Zhengyuan, however, naturally looked down on businessmen, let alone doing business.

Therefore, even if it was proposed by Yin Yunze, the Primordial Lady of the Azure Heavens.

Liu Zhengyuan still found it hard to believe what kind of business could make the Marquis of Zhenping let Xie Rou and her daughter go.

Yin Yunze wasn't annoyed by Liu Zhengyuan's slight doubt.

After all, as a fox demon in the eyes of people in this world, Yin Yunze himself had encountered similar prejudices several times.

Therefore, Yin Yunze was not surprised by this kind of prejudice.

Yin Yunze also wanted to tell Liu Zhengyuan that if he thought money couldn't buy off nobles, it was simply because he hadn't offered enough money.

If you really moved mountains of gold and silver there, do you think they would react?

Casually picking up a tail and playing with it in his hand, Yin Yunze said with a slightly flippant tone, "It's just a small deal, at least a few million, maybe ten million taels of silver—"

Upon hearing about the scale of the deal, Liu Zhengyuan's pupils dilated violently.

It should be noted that this is the entire territory of Anqing Prefecture.

Even if all those miscellaneous taxes were collected each year, it would only amount to a few hundred thousand taels of silver.

But in reality, this is just the most ideal state that is simply impossible to achieve.

Generally speaking, if Anqing Prefecture could collect 100,000 taels of silver, Liu Zhengyuan would be laughing in his sleep for days.

Yin Yunze's casual mention of millions of taels made Liu Zhengyuan feel that he seemed to be somewhat narrow-minded.

Indeed, business involving Yin Yunze and the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau is no ordinary affair!

Although Liu Zhengyuan wasn't entirely disbelieving of Yin Yunze's words, given the scale of this business deal, Liu Zhengyuan still sought reassurance and asked, "Princess, could you tell me more specifically what kind of business this is?"

"Actually, it's nothing much—" Yin Yunze naturally didn't hide anything, wagging his tail and saying softly, "It's just that I have an item. Its market price is around tens or even hundreds of taels per jin (500 grams). And I can produce tens of thousands of jin of this item every year—"

With the current production of purified water increasing tenfold, even 100,000 jin (50,000 kg) would only take three or four months.

However, Yin Yunze also knew that if he were to sell them all, it would actually affect the price, so he didn't plan to sell them all.

Moreover, both Yin Yunze's subordinates and these believers have used this purified water in various ways.

Even if only tens of thousands of catties are taken out, it will be enough to maintain this market worth millions of taels.

However, this so-called market only exists because the Great Wei is currently teeming with evil spirits and monsters.

If one day there are no more evil spirits and monsters within the Great Wei territory, this market will most likely shrink.

If Yin Yunze were truly ruthless, he might not be so reluctant to let these evil spirits and demons die out completely.

As his thoughts wandered, Yin Yunze suddenly realized something.

Is it truly because there are too many demons and evil spirits within the Great Wei territory, and the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau is unable to capture them all?

Or is it only when evil spirits and demons fill the land that the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau would be in the best interest of them?

Yin Yunze thought it was more likely the latter.

People tend to choose the option that best serves their own interests.

Thinking about this, Yin Yunze understood what it meant to "raise a bandit to enhance one's own prestige."

After realizing this possibility, Yin Yunze discovered that she really could only do this water purification business with the people from the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau.

If we bypass the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau, this pure water will likely become an illegal item that the imperial court has explicitly prohibited from trading within a few days.

His thoughts shifted, and Yin Yunze slightly changed his mind.

Previously, Yin Yunze only wanted to contact the commander of the Demon Pursuit Guard through Zhou Changqing, and then get Liu Zhengyuan to join them as his representative.

But Yin Yunze suddenly realized that when there was only one buyer, her bargaining power was not so high.

Fortunately, Yin Yunze also realized that the Supernatural Pursuit Bureau was probably not a monolithic entity.

Since the Marquis of Zhenping is the commander of the Supernatural Suppression Guard, why couldn't Yin Yunze bring him in through Liu Zhengyuan Marquis of Zhenping?

With two buyers, Yin Yunze could conduct his business more comfortably.

Having figured this out, Yin Yunze waved his hand and conjured three jars.

Taking out the Mutton-Fat Jade Purification Vase, Yin Yunze filled the three containers with fifty catties of clean water.

After finishing the installation, Yin Yunze reached out and slightly activated the power.

One jar was infused with the Power of Lightning, while the other was infused with the healing and restorative power of the Authority of the Agriculture God.

If better methods were available, Yin Yunze wouldn't have continued to use inferior substitutes.

After completing all this, Yin Yunze looked at Liu Zhengyuan and said, "Prefect Liu, next, I need you to send someone to deliver these three jars of purified water to the Marquis of Zhenping's residence. Furthermore, you can attach a letter stating that if the Marquis of Zhenping wishes to discuss this business in detail, you will be my authorized representative."

I will only trade with Marquis of Zhenping through you. As for the price of these purified waters, ordinary purified water is five taels of silver, Lightning Purified Water is ten taels of silver, and Healing Purified Water is twenty taels. If payment is made in gold, I can offer a 10% discount.

Although the quality of the purified water has improved, it is still a period of market expansion, so Yin Yunze will naturally not raise prices casually.

After a pause, Yin Yunze continued, "Prefect Liu, on top of this price, I can offer you another 50% discount."

With his eyes widening slightly, Liu Zhengyuan understood perfectly well the extent of authority Yin Yunze had granted him.

A deal worth millions, if you concede half the price, that's tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of taels in profit.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Since it concerned Xie Rou and her daughter, Liu Zhengyuan didn't stand on ceremony and bowed deeply to Yin Yunze.

With a flick of his wrist, Yin Yunze produced three porcelain bottles, maneuvering them to fly in front of Liu Zhengyuan: "These three bottles contain..."

Don't carry those three Azure Heavens Jade Dew Pills; you can take them and use them. The important thing is to get things done properly.

As long as things can be done well, Yin Yunze will naturally not be stingy with these resources.

"Your Highness, I understand!" Liu Zhengyuan respectfully accepted the three porcelain bottles, then thought for a moment and said softly, "Princess, I still need to go down and carefully devise a plan for this matter—also, sending these three jars of clean water to the capital will require—"

"That's fine."

After thinking for a moment, Yin Yunze set a time. "This day next month, just make sure the Marquis of Zhenping arrives before then. However, if he doesn't arrive by the deadline, I will speak with someone else—"

Sending three jars of clean water over might take more than twenty days.

However, it wouldn't take too long for a master like Marquis of Zhenping to travel here.

Being pressed for time would also reduce the time available for the Marquis of Marquis of Zhenping to prepare.

"Hmm!" Liu Zhengyuan nodded, then took his leave, saying, "Then this humble official will take his leave."

After seeing Liu Zhengyuan off from the Dao Field, Yin Yunze thought for a moment and decided not to look for Zhou Changqing for the time being.

After all, Zhou Changqing and Liu Zhengyuan have different things to do every day, and Zhou Changqing is quite free now.

Moreover, it's really inhumane of them to be so anxious when Yin Yunze was just injured.

With that in mind, Yin Yunze first focused his attention on his own people, such as Sun Qin and Little Fox Girl.

After all, they had been busy for a long time today and deserved some praise from Yin Yunze.

However, there's no need to elaborate on the praise from our own people.

As the next morning arrived, looking at the still gloomy sky, Yin Yunze sensed something was wrong.

Despite a day and a night of rain, the dark clouds in the sky showed no sign of lightening.

Severe droughts are often followed by severe floods.

This rain, in particular, was the result of nearly a year of suppression due to Drought Demon, making its rebound all the more severe.

Such heavy rain gives the impression that it's as if all the rainfall for the year is being poured out at once.

However, if that were really the case, it would be a very bad situation.

Yin Yunze naturally couldn't stand idly by and let this situation continue; if it continued for another two days, it might really cause a flood.

Leaping to the top of the county temple, Yin Yunze looked at the thick dark clouds and activated the Authority of the Agriculture God, Summon Wind and Rain.

With a flick of his sleeve, Yin Yunze softly said to the sky, "Disperse!"

With Yin Yunze's gentle flick, the heavy rain immediately stopped.

A moment later, Lei Jing.

Two breaths later, the wind stopped.

Three breaths later, the rain stopped.

Before long, the thick dark clouds seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, revealing the sun that had been hiding behind them.

As the sunlight streamed in, pedestrians began to appear on the streets of Anqing Prefecture.

Watching the unsuspecting people go about their daily lives as if nothing had happened, Yin Yunze couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

No wonder so many people like to pray to gods and Buddhas.

After all, if the gods were truly effective, they would indeed save mortals from countless hardships.

This nascent flood was nothing more than a matter of Yin Yunze waving his sleeve in the face of the current Yin Yunze.

To paraphrase a line of poetry from the real world: Yin Yunze waved his sleeves, taking away the clouds that filled the sky.

But if it weren't for Yin Yunze, or rather, if Yin Yunze didn't have the Summon Wind and Rain within the Authority of the Agriculture God.

When the floodwaters truly rise, countless people will be displaced.

Although perhaps no one knows what Yin Yunze did, Yin Yunze feels a sense of satisfaction from having done a good deed.

After a brief moment of reflection, Yin Yunze returned to the Qingnü Hall in Clear Creek Village.

With a quick glance, Yin Yunze spotted Zhou Changqing.

However, Yin Yunze discovered that Zhou Changqing, who was seriously injured yesterday, was...

At this moment, however, he was full of energy and pulled Zhou Hongxia and Zhao Yuanlang out of the house to start arranging the morning lessons.

With a thought, Yin Yunze landed casually in front of the group.

"County Princess."

"Lord County Lord"

"Your Majesty!"

Upon seeing Yin Yunze arrive, Zhou Changqing and the other two immediately stopped what they were doing and began to bow.

Having witnessed what happened yesterday, Zhou Hongxia and Zhao Yuanlang both respected and feared Yin Yunze.

No need for formalities.

With a casual wave of his hand, Yin Yunze looked at Zhou Changqing and said softly, "Thank you very much for your great help yesterday, Lord Zhou."

"You flatter me, Your Highness! I only did my humble best; it was all thanks to Your Highness's third-rank official position—"

"Alright, Lord Zhou, this is a thank-you gift I prepared for you, as a token of my gratitude for your help yesterday."

Hearing Zhou Changqing's polite words, Yin Yunze raised his hand to interrupt him.

Given Yin Yunze's current status in Anqing Prefecture, he could disregard the meaningless pleasantries of most people. With a flick of his hand, a porcelain bottle appeared in Yin Yunze's hand.

Handing the porcelain bottle to Zhou Changqing, Yin Yunze said softly, "This bottle contains ten Azure Heavens Jade Dew Pills, made primarily with sweet dew—"