Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Blind Prince

Prince Residence.

An antique-style study, with the sound of a clear spring flowing outside.

Zhou Haochen leaned against the chair, his brows furrowing and relaxing alternately.

His right hand held the Thunder God Seal, which emitted a faint blue-purple light.

Inherited memories, a torrent of information, flooded into his mind.

"This is… the awakening method for the Five Thunder Spirit Body."

After seeing the inheritance in the Thunder God Seal, Zhou Haochen was first stunned, then revealed a look of ecstasy.

He didn't expect that the inheritance in the Thunder God Seal was actually related to the awakening of a spirit body.

The Five Thunder Spirit Body is a top-tier Taoist spirit body, allowing for rapid progress in Thunder cultivation.

Moreover, the power of Thunder techniques in the hands of the Five Thunder Spirit Body far surpasses ordinary Taoist cultivators. Even entry-level Thunder techniques can unleash mysterious and unpredictable power.

"A Taoist spirit body… this… is a bit troublesome!"

"It doesn't quite align with martial arts!"

Zhou Haochen murmured.

The Great Yu Imperial Family primarily cultivates martial arts, and the foundational technique, "Ancient Emperor Dragon Transformation Scripture," is the most supreme martial arts inheritance.

The Ancient Emperor Dragon Transformation Scripture possesses immense power, arguably the most domineering martial arts technique in Great Yu.

Moreover, besides being able to cultivate step-by-step, the Ancient Emperor Dragon Transformation Scripture also has a shortcut—Dragon Qi Empowerment.

Dragon Qi Empowerment uses Dragon Qi as the foundation, transforming Dragon Qi for one's own use, rapidly increasing one's martial arts realm.

The Great Yu Dragon Qi is exclusively possessed by the Emperor, accounting for ninety percent.

The Empress accounts for one-fifth, the Crown Prince accounts for three-tenths, and the remaining princes and the imperial clan share the remaining two-tenths.

Every Great Yu Emperor, after ascending the throne, receives Dragon Qi Empowerment, breaking through several realms in a single day, instantly becoming a Martial Saint.

The Great Yu Emperor's breakthrough of several realms cannot be compared to Zhou Haochen's breakthrough of three realms through Thunder tempering.

Because of this, the struggle for the throne in Great Yu is particularly fierce.

Once in power, one is not only the supreme ruler but also a Martial Saint.

In contrast, marginal princes like Zhou Haochen receive only meager amounts of Dragon Qi.

It is essentially useless for cultivating the Ancient Emperor Dragon Transformation Scripture, offering no shortcuts and requiring honest, hard work.

"To unleash the power of the Five Thunder Spirit Body, I must switch to Taoist cultivation and practice Taoist techniques!"

Zhou Haochen lowered his brow, pondering for a moment.

The Imperial Family does not forbid princes from switching to other cultivation methods. Throughout the generations of Great Yu Emperors, there have been Taoist, Confucian, and even Buddhist cultivators.

After ascending the throne, these Emperors would use Dragon Qi to switch back to cultivating the Ancient Emperor Dragon Transformation Scripture.

The only trouble is…

The Imperial Family does not possess a top-tier Thunder technique inheritance.

Looking at the entire Great Yu, when it comes to Thunder techniques, none can surpass the Divine Firmament Sect.

The Divine Firmament Sect is one of the Taoist holy lands. Even a prince needs to pass an assessment to obtain its core inheritance.

As for other Taoist Thunder technique inheritances, it's not that Zhou Haochen has high standards.

Compared to the Divine Firmament Sect, they are simply not worth considering.

"Forget it, I'll awaken the Five Thunder Spirit Body first, then consider the Thunder technique inheritance."

"According to the inheritance method, awakening the Five Thunder Spirit Body requires a Thunder Beast horn, Water Moon Epiphyllum lotus seeds, Dustfall Crystal Sand, and a wisp of Innate Divine Firmament Purple Thunder."

"Your Highness, the hot water is ready. This servant will assist you with your bath."

Qin Qiulan's gentle voice sounded in Zhou Haochen's ear.

Zhou Haochen nodded and, supported by Qin Qiulan, entered the bath.

Although Zhou Haochen didn't need support, in Qin Qiulan's eyes, he was still the blind prince.

The complex cloud-patterned robes were removed piece by piece by Qin Qiulan's slender fingers.

Her soft, boneless hands brushed against his skin, conveying a delicate and smooth sensation.

Truly a first-class enjoyment.

Qin Qiulan seemed to think that standing outside the bath was inconvenient for serving, so she lightly lifted her jade feet and stepped into the bath.

The steaming clear water instantly soaked the hem of her skirt.

The wet gauze enveloped her exquisite and shapely body, outlining an alluring curve.

Her holy peaks stood proudly, isolated from the world, seemingly about to burst forth.

Zhou Haochen's breathing quickened slightly.

Qin Qiulan really treated him as blind, completely disregarding the possibility of exposure.

The skirt floated on the water's surface like verdant lotus leaves.

Beneath the lotus leaves, her lotus-root-like white and tender jade legs were extremely slender, filled with visual impact.

Her jade fingers, like scallions, gently brushed across Zhou Haochen's chest.

Perhaps because his predecessor was blind, this body's sense of touch and smell were particularly acute.

After Zhou Haochen regained his sight, the acuteness of touch and smell was also inherited.

The delicate touch and elegant fragrance intertwined, creating an almost heavenly enjoyment.

His lower abdomen was slightly hot, as if a giant dragon was awakening.

Zhou Haochen quickly chanted the Heart Cleansing Mantra to suppress the evil fire in his heart.

This Heart Cleansing Mantra was a seventh-grade opportunity Zhou Haochen obtained during his previous attempts to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.

"Your Highness!"

"Hmm?"

"There is a shortage of staff in the residence, and Your Highness also lacks personal maids to serve you…"

Hearing Qin Qiulan asking him to take in several personal maids again, Zhou Haochen couldn't help but show a helpless expression.

"Aunt Lan, didn't I say that having you is enough? I don't need personal maids."

"Absolutely not!"

"Your Highness, now that you have also begun to observe the administration, you will inevitably have interactions with colleagues."

"If the colleagues in the Ministry of Works see that Your Highness doesn't even have personal maids, they will definitely look down on Your Highness."

"They might even gossip behind your back, saying that I am mistreating Your Highness. If it reaches the ears of someone with malicious intent, it might be said that Your Highness is lax in managing your subordinates, unable to even control a servant like me."

"If His Majesty finds out, he will definitely be displeased."

Hearing Qin Qiulan's righteous and well-reasoned arguments, Zhou Haochen could only nod in agreement.

"The matter of personal maids will be left to Aunt Lan."

… …

The next day.

Zhou Haochen arrived at the Ministry of Works early.

A middle-aged scholar in official robes had been waiting in the office for a long time.

"Ji Kongzhao, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, greets Your Highness."

"Greetings, Lord Ji," Zhou Haochen said politely and humbly.

Ji Kongzhao inadvertently breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself.

This Thirteenth Prince is gentle and polite, with the demeanor of a Confucian gentleman. He doesn't seem like a difficult person to serve.

The officials of various ministries have a headache when it comes to princes who come to observe the administration.

If they encounter a纨绔子弟 (good-for-nothing playboy), wouldn't it turn the office upside down?

However, the princes have extremely high status. Can these officials complain to Emperor Qian Yuan about trivial matters?

After just one meeting, Ji Kongzhao had a good initial impression of Zhou Haochen.

This prince is manageable!

"Lord Ji, where is the Minister?" Zhou Haochen asked.

Where is the Minister of the Ministry of Works?

Why hasn't he appeared?

Although he is not favored, he is still a prince. How can he be neglected?

Perhaps knowing that Zhou Haochen had an eye disease, Ji Kongzhao's awkward expression was directly revealed on his face.

"Reporting to Your Highness, Minister Mo is currently in seclusion and unable to receive Your Highness. Please forgive him."

"So that's how it is. Then forget it!"

Zhou Haochen nodded. Seeing Ji Kongzhao's strange expression, he knew that the Minister of the Ministry of Works was probably not in seclusion.

Never mind, he was just here to pass the time.

What secrets does the Minister of the Ministry of Works have? What does it have to do with him?

Seeing that Zhou Haochen was no longer pursuing the matter, Ji Kongzhao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yuan Ye, serve tea to Your Highness."

A petite and energetic young girl, holding a Zisha teapot, served tea to Zhou Haochen.

The girl wore a white dress, her face was youthful and lovely, giving people a sense of innocence and naivety.

A small silver abacus hung on her waist, which was very unique.

The most eye-catching thing was the extremely exaggerated curve in front of her chest, full and proud, forming a sharp contrast with her innocent baby face, as if it was something she shouldn't have.

What is this?

A beauty trap?