Chapter 76: Emperor’s Promise (2/2)

“His Majesty appointed the captains as the Filament Masters of the thirteen filaments, and their left-hand deputies are the ones in charge of normal administration.”

Lu Yin now understood. No wonder the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons were the division of the Empire with the most authority; each captain was effectively a regional governor, and even had the authority to appoint or dismiss other administrators. The Undying Yushan had shared his authority and controlled things from the source, saving himself trouble while not having to worry about rebellions. This sort of practice could be only in place if there was trust in the Center, and it clearly showed how much confidence the Emperor had in himself.

Bronsen also introduced the captains, but Lu Yin didn’t react as he did not recognize any of them. It was only when he mentioned the thirteenth captain that he was shocked, “Liuying Zishan? Where is she”

Bronsen nodded, “She is currently in the thirteenth filament handling her duties; she will return shortly.”

Lu Yin’s brows knitted together, “She’s from my family?”

“No, Captain Liuying is not a Zishan herself. As for her name… perhaps you should ask her yourself.”

Lu Yin’s eyes gleamed. Not from the Zishan Family but had the Zishan name, where did this woman come from? The Undying Yushan had not mentioned it when they had met; had he forgotten?

Before he knew it, Lu Yin found himself at the Grand Astral Gate, where Crown Prince Dorren smiled at him gently. He immediately walked over, “Why are you here, Your Highness? You couldn’t have been waiting for me.”

Dorren smiled, “Of course I was waiting, Royal Brother. This is your first time at the Capital Star, and I have nothing much to give, so here’s a small welcome gift. I hope you like it.”

Lu Yin’s eyes flashed as he received a cosmic ring, examining it in Dorren’s presence without shame before thanking courteously, “You are much too kind, Your Highness, declining this would reject your goodwill. I will take care of this, thank you.”

Dorren laughed, “You are quite forward, Brother. Right, the Zenyu Star is quite big, and you might not be able to move about freely right now. I have arranged the latest model of transportation to be sent to you; it will be waiting outside the gate for your personal use.”

Lu Yin thanked him again, and after some pleasantries, Dorren instructed Bronsen to take good care of him. The captain of the First Imperial Squadron was The Undying Yushan himself, while the left-hand deputy was the Crown Prince. The right-hand deputy was Second Prince Duque, while Bronsen was their subordinate who sat just lower.

Lu Yin looked at the cosmic ring after Dorren left, shocked to find that he had been given a whopping fifty cubes of star crystals. This was even more than the Emperor! So generous, who knew if it was a bribe? He couldn’t help but sigh, “The Crown Prince is too kind, so humble and modest. No wonder he’s the next Emperor.”

Bronsen’s head was bent low and he did not comment. Lu Yin walked two steps forward and suddenly recalled something, growing excited and clenching his fists as he walked out of the Grand Astral Gate with a strange smile.

Xu San was hiding at one side, watching a dazzling flying vehicle in the distance. Be it design or size, this one far surpassed the one they had flown in on, with a streamlined body and bold style that was every man’s dream. He almost started drooling on the spot; who knew who it belonged to? This was surely quite valuable.

Moments later, Lu Yin walked out of the gate and waved to him before walking straight for that cool plane. He immediately ran over, “Boss, careful where you put your hands. This toy looks very expensive, don’t let others think we have ill designs over it.”

Lu Yin went silent for a moment before shaking his head. “Stop being an embarrassment, come on,” he opened the cabin door and sat within.

Xu San was stunned, then grew excited, “Boss, this is ours?”

“You don’t say.” Feeling like this man was an embarrassment, Lu Yin decided to give him a tour to expand his knowledge and increase his worth, “Let’s go to the first ring, Zhang Dingtian and the others are there.”

“What are they doing there, Boss?”