Holding the forbidden object capable of soul searching in the Spirit Severing Realm is nothing more than a hot potato that could backfire at any moment in his hands.

What does it have to do with me? Even if you really want to kill and silence, you have to have the ability to do so.

Moreover...

Whether the wood attribute Spirit Stone can drop, we’ll have to see this time.

After thinking it through, Zhou Qing immediately proceeded with the identification.

[Four Ghosts Saluting Gate: An artifact crafted by a certain fifth-level Cultivation Country, possessing formidable sealing capabilities. If the four ghosts are activated, it can easily strip away the soul of the Spirit Severing Realm and drag it inside for a Soul Search.]

[But to activate it, four specific types of half-pure blood Demon Beast Essence Blood are required.]

Nothing else beyond that.

Upon seeing the feedback information, Zhou Qing sighed softly.

"How is it?" Xuanyuan Yichen eagerly leaned in.

Zhou Qing feigned exhaustion and rubbed his temples: "The memories are too fragmented... Could I possibly stay at the mansion for a couple of days? Allow me to sort through them slowly."

"That’s more than fine; not just one or two days, even a permanent stay would be welcome!"

Upon hearing that Zhou Qing was willing to help, Xuanyuan Yichen couldn’t hide his happiness, immediately rising from his seat with excitement.

"I’ll have someone prepare the finest guest room immediately!" He carefully put away the wooden box, his tone lightening as he called for a maid.

...

Early the next morning, as the first light of dawn filtered through the window lattices, Zhou Qing, who was meditating, suddenly opened his eyes and looked towards the door.

Almost simultaneously, there was a knock on the door.

As Zhou Qing opened the door, a familiar figure was standing there, smiling brightly at him.

"Zhou Big Brother, long time no see!"

Ninth Princess Xuanyuan Muqian stood at the door, holding a breakfast tray, smiling as bright as a flower.

Today she was dressed in a goose-yellow palace dress, with hair ornaments swaying gently as she tilted her head.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Qing’s eyes, and then he smiled, "Why are you here?"

"I often wander around Seventh Imperial Brother’s place." Xuanyuan Muqian pouted, presenting the tray in front of him.

"It’s Zhou Big Brother who came to the Imperial City without telling me; you’re treating me like an outsider!"

Zhou Qing stepped aside: "Please come in."

Watching the Ninth Princess set the exquisite breakfast on the table, Zhou Qing couldn’t help but think of Consort Chen.

According to what Xuanyuan Yichen said yesterday, Consort Chen had been imprisoned.

It must have been during that time at the White Jade Taixu Courtyard when she chased after Lin Jin disregarding her status, witnessed by the accompanying Royal Family maids.

A dignified Imperial Concubine losing face like this—how could the current Emperor tolerate such shame?

Moreover, she entered the palace with a purpose—to steal the Spirit Severing Realm’s secret recipe.

The outcome of such a crime is self-evident.

"What’s Zhou Big Brother daydreaming about? Even if you can fast, it’s nice to satisfy your appetite occasionally. These are all exquisitely prepared by the royal kitchen, very delicious."

Xuanyuan Muqian placed the last dish on the table and handed over jade chopsticks, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Zhou Qing glanced over the exquisite snacks on the table but shook his head slightly: "Thanks for the kind gesture, but I’ve not had breakfast for a long time, and there’s something I need to discuss with the Seventh Prince, so you go ahead."

With a polite smile, he turned away and left.

"I didn’t poison it, is it necessary to do this!" Soon, the sound of Xuanyuan Muqian stomping her foot came from behind.

...

Zhou Qing once again found Xuanyuan Yichen and asked him to bring out the box for a third identification of the item.

[Four Ghosts Saluting Gate: Can strip the soul consciousness of the Spirit Severing Realm for a Soul Search, but the prerequisite is activating the four ghosts.]

[Activating the four ghosts requires Essence Blood from Demon Beasts representing the four evil thoughts of Greed, Anger, Ignorance, and Resentment.]

Seeing that the information he wanted was finally provided, a smile appeared on Zhou Qing’s lips.

"How about it?" Xuanyuan Yichen eagerly inquired.

Zhou Qing pondered and said, "I did recall a bit, but as for exactly how to obtain these materials, it’s up to the Prince’s skills."

Then he relayed the identification results in detail.

Xuanyuan Yichen first frowned, then a gleam flashed in his eyes.

Although he was unsure about others, the Essence Blood of a Crybone Yin Crow, which contained great resentment, was something he could grasp.

"Zhou, your immense kindness will never be forgotten!" He gratefully cupped his hands and then lowered his voice: "I hope you keep this matter confidential..."

"I saw nothing and know nothing." Zhou Qing calmly responded.

As soon as he finished speaking, the clear sound of Spirit Stones clashing suddenly rang in his ears.

Zhou Qing’s heart skipped a beat.

Has the payment arrived?

Without showing any change in expression, he glanced around, seeing nothing on the ground. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Then his Heart and Spirit sank into the storage bag, only to see that eight top-grade wood attribute Spirit Stones and thirty crystal-clear top-grade Spirit Stones had appeared in a corner out of nowhere.

"It’s done?" Zhou Qing thought with delight, it seemed this transaction had been completed.

He then looked at the [Friendship Sticker], which now had a third of its color faded.

The avatar of Xuanyuan Yichen, ranked third, had turned grayish.

"Zhou, I wonder if you could also take a look at these two items!"

Seeing that information on the [Four Ghosts Saluting Gate] had been acquired, a gleam of light flashed in Xuanyuan Yichen’s eyes.

He quickly seized the moment and took out the previously identified [Ghost Sewing Needle] and [Yellow Official Paper] by Zhou Qing.

One of these items could mend soul wounds even if the Divine Soul was shattered.

The other required using the Yellow Official Pen to write someone else’s name on it, then burning it with anything the person had touched, which could halve their lifespan.

Both are extremely sinister magical artifacts; Zhou Qing had only revealed their names back then, choosing to remain silent on all else.

Now, looking at these two items and Xuanyuan Yichen’s expression, Zhou Qing shook his head.

Since the payment was already secured, he didn’t want further trouble.

"I’m truly sorry. These two items, I also coincidentally thought about them last night, but I truly have no means, please understand."