Li City was in an uproar due to the fundraising, causing turmoil in various departments of the Dynasty, with officials wailing about poverty, yet there was one place entirely untouched by the commotion. Located to the north of Li City, there stood a towering edifice with 36 floors. The base of the tower spanned a vast area, reaching a height of 480 meters. To avoid surpassing the royal majesty, it was only slightly shorter than the tallest building in the Imperial City, making it the second tallest structure in Li City. This place was precisely the headquarters of the Heavenly Patrol Department. "Eldest Princess, we have arrived at the Heavenly Patrol Department." At this moment, at the entrance of the Heavenly Patrol Department, a team of Royal Guards was escorting a carriage to the location. When the carriage came to a halt, a woman alighted from it. She was tall and graceful, with skin as fair as snow and black hair cascading like a waterfall down to her waist. She wore a set of golden mysterious scale battle armor, fitting snugly against her curvaceous figure. At the entrance of the Heavenly Patrol Department, many cultivators came and went. Many were involuntarily captivated by the sight of the woman. Her extraordinarily beautiful face was unlike the alluring charm of ordinary women. Her eyebrows were like swords, sharp yet not lacking in elegance, adding a touch of heroism to her visage. These cultivators of the Heavenly Patrol Department, upon seeing the woman, all half-knelt on the ground in salutation. For the person who arrived was a treasured gem of the Da Li Royal Family, the Eldest Princess Wei Yushuang, of incomparable nobility. Of course, if it were merely her royal status, they would salute but not so reverently. This was because Wei Yushuang was not only the Eldest Princess but also possessed the Heavenly Star True Phoenix Divine Body, her talent comparable to that of an ancient goddess. At the mere age of twenty, she had broken through to the Taoist Platform Realm, achieving brilliant victories against her peers, defeating numerous prodigies, and was recognized universally as having the makings of a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator. Wei Yushuang nodded slightly and then walked into the Heavenly Patrol Department. After Wei Yushuang’s departure, many cultivators of the Heavenly Patrol began discussing amongst themselves. "The Eldest Princess is truly beautiful! I wonder who will be lucky enough to become the Prince Consort in the future." "Not only is she of noble status, but she’s also exceptionally powerful, with impeccable conduct, often aiding those in poverty. It’s even said that after the invasion by the Divine Eagle Empire, she personally went to the northern battlefield, slaying over ten thousand enemies, fiercely crushing the arrogance of the Divine Eagle Empire." "What a pity such a noble person like the Eldest Princess is burdened with a grandfather like that. Have you all heard about the royal father-in-law, Cai Fangyi?" "Who hasn’t? He even embezzles money from selling his own daughter’s jewelry. It’s outrageous." "Right, it’s well known in Li City how wealthy the royal father-in-law is, possessing assets worth at least hundreds of millions, yet he’s stingier than a miser." Even though their voices were lowered, their words still reached Wei Yushuang’s ears. Her jade-like face darkened slightly. Thinking of her own mother, the Empress, who couldn’t eat or sleep well because of the fundraising issue, she felt a grudge against her grandfather. Though her mother was the Empress of the Da Li Dynasty, she was always frugal. Knowing that the Royal Family was going through hard times, she took the initiative to lead palace maids and concubines to embroider and sell crafts, supplementing the Royal Family’s daily needs, gaining a reputation as a virtuous lady among the people. Yet, the Empress, who had led a life of integrity and frugality, was now utterly worn down by her own father’s actions. With a cold expression, Wei Yushuang exuded an aura that warned others to keep their distance. Cultivators of the Heavenly Patrol along her path held their breath, not daring to speak loudly, fearing to offend Wei Yushuang, who was clearly in a bad mood. Wei Yushuang proceeded forward, inquiring with the higher-ups of the Heavenly Patrol, before reaching the top of the tower and entering a spacious observatory. The dome here was transparent, covered with Nine Layers of Glass, the entire observatory immersed in a blue luminescence. The floor was a massive Eight Diagram Array, with a giant Ancient Bronze Bell placed at its center, surrounded by eight dragon-pattern lamps, atop which blossomed sacred red lotus flames. The Ancient Bronze Bell was a special Spiritual Treasure, and the most precious item in the observatory. Inside the observatory, there was only one man in a black brocade robe. His hair was slightly grayed, leaving his exact age indeterminate, as he gazed upwards at the stars, his eyes profound and bright. "Greetings, Master Zhang!" Wei Yushuang approached and courteously saluted from afar. With her status, there were few in the world worthy of such mannerly treatment, and the person before her was certainly one. Because this was Master Zhang Qingcang, the Director of the Heavenly Patrol, renowned throughout the world, a Great Power of the Purple Mansion Realm, acclaimed as the top master of the Da Li Dynasty. Not only was he the stabilizer of the Heavenly Patrol, but also a pillar of the Da Li Dynasty. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡~𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚~𝙣𝙚𝙩 The Da Li Dynasty’s present stability was not unrelated to him. "Between you and me, there’s no need for such formality. Tell me, why have you come to see me?" Zhang Qingcang turned, his gaze kindly. He had watched Wei Yushuang grow up from a young age, having taught her for a period during her youth, familiar with her nature. "I can’t hide anything from you, Uncle Zhang!" Wei Yushuang stepped forward two paces, then spoke. "Uncle Zhang, I wish to learn the Dragon Capturing Skill. Please teach me." "Dragon Capturing Skill! You plan to break through to the Purple Mansion?" Zhang Qingcang mused, looking at Wei Yushuang for a few more moments, then said, "With your foundation, accumulating for two more years using the ’Dragon Suppressing Heavenly Net Divine Scripture’ would make breaking through to the Purple Mansion more secure without taking such risks." The offspring of the Da Li Royal Family all practiced the Cultivation Technique ’Dragon Suppressing Heavenly Net Divine Scripture.’ This technique, created by the founding Great Emperor of the Cave Void Realm, cultivates by utilizing the Dragon Vein and Imperial Dynasty Fortune. It’s exceedingly domineering, reputed to be invincible within the same level. However, due to the excessive dominance, the difficulty of cultivating the ’Dragon Suppressing Heavenly Net Divine Scripture’ is high. Although many royal offspring practice it, few truly achieve significant accomplishments.