I Have a Compass for Opportunity

During the questioning, Liou Yuan could feel the woman’s eyes carefully scrutinizing his features.

Liou Yuan and Liou Zhen were born of the same mother, naturally having about five or six similarities; a close look would unveil clues, hence the question.

Liou Yuan grinned and openly admitted, "My elder brother is Liou Zhen."

Liou Zhen’s reputation was not only effective within Five Extremes Mountain but outside of it as well.

Sure enough, as soon as ’my elder brother Liou Zhen’ was mentioned, the woman in palace attire immediately believed him, her gaze toward Liou Yuan softened considerably.

She didn’t doubt Liou Yuan’s words at all.

After all, they shared the surname Liou, practiced the Green Tide Pure Water Sword, and looked similar. With so many common points as evidence, the woman in palace attire had no grounds for doubt.

"Wow, you’re really Mr. Liou’s younger brother, Huai’an was taken from the palace by Mr. Liou!"

"Moreover, my aunt had old ties with your brother, so we are practically family."

The young man was quite the chatterbox; upon learning Liou Yuan was Liou Zhen’s younger brother, he immediately showed interest, his tone grew more affectionate.

However, when mentioning his aunt’s old ties with Liou Zhen, the woman in palace attire shot him a warning glance.

The young man realized he was speaking too much and awkwardly smiled, choosing to stay quiet.

"May I ask the senior’s esteemed name?" Liou Yuan, unaware of the tense atmosphere, only felt that the present Foundation Establishment cultivator was somewhat favorable toward him, respectfully inquired about her name.

"Standing before you is the eighth Princess of the Jin Dynasty."

The young man chimed in again, mentioning his aunt and then pointing to his own nose, he laughed: "I am the seventeenth prince of the Jin Dynasty; since you are a disciple of Five Extremes Mountain, you may call me by name, Yin Yixuan."

"Ah, so it’s Miss Anyang." Liou Yuan had heard of the name Yin Yufu before.

The Jin Dynasty had many princes, but indeed not so many princesses.

This Yin Yufu was one of the more famous among the princesses.

Not yet thirty, mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, in the Jin Dynasty among the princes and princesses, can be considered outstanding.

Liou Yuan courteously addressed her as Miss Anyang, while not forgetting to smile at the young man: "Greetings, Seventeenth Prince."

Yin Yixuan, at seventeen years old, with cultivation already at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, could be compared to the Star Acupoint genius on Five Extremes Mountain.

Yet he lacked the steadiness of his brother Huai’an, he was quite excitable.

As for Yin Yixuan’s character, Yin Yufu was already used to it, she did not even glance at him, instead faced Liou Yuan, her gaze on his face, bearing some resemblance to Liou Zhen, revealed a smile: "Since you are Mr. Liou’s younger brother, there’s no need for formality."

Prior statements were merely the courtesy of meeting.

Miss Anyang quickly shifted the topic to the demon cultivator subdued beneath her feet, explaining her reasons for taking action:

"Originally, Yixuan had been secretly following him for days, preparing to strike when he met with other guests from Linlang Domain."

"Who would have thought he would act recklessly and provoke you, those people from Linlang Domain likely haven’t heard of the Snow Shattering Sword Mr. Liou’s famous name, nor do they know how sharp Mr. Liou’s brother’s sword is."

Miss Anyang was indeed praising Liou Yuan’s Swordsmanship; her vision as a Foundation Establishment cultivator was naturally perceptive.

Just now, as Liou Yuan displayed Broken Rain Traceless, the sword light surged, she ought to have faintly detected the scent of Sword Qi within Liou Yuan.

If it were another Sword Cultivator, to have such Swordsmanship prowess at this age, Miss Anyang undoubtedly would be surprised.

Yet Liou Yuan’s brother was Liou Zhen, Miss Anyang felt it was only natural.

Yin Yixuan echoed alongside, "That’s right, the Snow Shattering Sword Mr. Liou’s brother can’t be weak."

Liou Yuan modestly smiled a few words; having such an outstanding elder brother above him, he always felt some pressure.

Others instinctively would compare him to his elder brother.

However, Liou Yuan had grown accustomed to it, verbally dealing with both of them, extracting bits of intelligence from between Yin Yufu’s words.

"So, the demon cultivator had already been targeted by the royal family."

"Today, he unexpectedly provoked me beyond Miss Anyang’s expectations, seeing as I was about to strike him down, she had to intervene."

The presence of a royal like Miss Anyang in Qingyou Prefecture proved the Jin Dynasty royalty had already realized how dire the situation was in Qingyou Prefecture.

Specifically dispatching Miss Anyang showed the royal family’s seriousness towards the matter of demon cultivators.

Though unintentional, Liou Yuan indeed disrupted Miss Anyang’s plan, rather dejectedly glancing at the snow-covered ground where the old man wailed ceaselessly.

"This old man surely carries important information, perhaps the dissemination of demon cultivator cultivation techniques in the north of Qingyou Prefecture’s dozens of cities involves him."

"If disrupting the plan was solely my doing, the blame would be significant; Miss Anyang’s calm speaking with me is entirely out of regard for my elder brother."

Thinking this, Liou Yuan profusely apologized.

Miss Anyang simply smiled and shook her head, indicating he need not worry too much.

"This old fellow is indeed sly, seems to have sensed something, running about all day, just doesn’t meet with his companions. It’s been quite vexing these past days."

"Since the exposure, might as well proceed directly with interrogation."

Having said that, Liou Yuan observed Miss Anyang signaling to Yin Yixuan.

The seventeenth prince of the Jin Dynasty instantly understood, revealing a sinister smile after, his finger touched the tip of a ring.

A hair-thin Magical Artifact was taken out by him.

He held the Magical Artifact, his body trembled with excitement.

Liou Yuan couldn’t help but mutter inwardly, "This prince seems quite unwell."

While inwardly ridiculing Yin Yixuan’s words, Liou Yuan’s eyes never left the Magical Artifact in his hands.