Lu Yin didn't have any star crystals on him, and he didn't even have any money. He should probably go to the Mavis Bank and see how much Undying Yushan had given him.
Zenyu Star was huge, but most of the nobles lived close to the palace.
Ten minutes later, the two arrived at a luxurious manor; this was Sicar's home.
Bronsen walked out of the void at the same time.
Lu Yin led the two into the manor, but they were stopped by the guards.
"Tell Sicar that King Zishan is here to greet me," Lu Yin said.
The guard was shocked and hurried to report.
It didn't take long for Sicar to arrive with Raas. "Bastard, why didn't you invite His Highness in?" Sicar reprimanded the guard before bowing respectfully, "Please forgive His Highness for not going out to welcome you."
Raas bowed respectfully as well, his eyes flashing with hatred.
Lu Yin smiled, "Please forgive my sudden visit, Lord Sicar. I apologize for disturbing you."
Sicar replied, "It is my honour to have King Zishan here, please come in."
Lu Yin nodded and did not stand on ceremony as he led the way inside.
Sicar's mansion was luxurious, but that was only to an average level. It was nothing compared to his status as the Vice-Treasurer, and he was a cautious person. His words were watertight, and he was very respectful towards Lu Yin, even though the latter had no real power. His behavior in front of and behind the scenes was to the point that even Lu Yin admired him.
Many people had one attitude towards the emperor, but another when they were behind his back, but Sicar was different. It was as if he was living under Undying Yushan's watchful eyes, and he always thought of Undying Yushan in everything he did. There was no way to find fault with him, and he was a very powerful person.
He couldn't help but recall Silver's introduction. Although Sicar was the Vice-Treasurer of the Empire, he had taken over the treasurer, Bailey, and was in charge of the Empire's finances. Otherwise, the Twelfth Squadron wouldn't have taken a liking to him.
Most people would have a headache dealing with someone like him, but Lu Yin liked him because he was smart.
"My Lord, my son Raas offended you during the trial, please forgive him," Sicar immediately apologized and had Raas apologize to Lu Yin.
Lu Yin smiled, "Lord Sicar is too polite. Trials are battles, and I hope that Lord Sicar won't blame me for being too harsh on your son."
"Haha, Your Highness is right to teach him a lesson. Otherwise, this brat would think that he's so powerful in Yu Academy. It's good to let him broaden his horizons and know that there's always someone as talented as Your Highness," laughed Sicar.
Lu Yin smiled back at him.
Both of them were very hypocritical.
Actually, Lu Yin's visit had come as a surprise to Sicar. He didn't know what Lu Yin's goal was. Raas had bewitched Veron to show off his power on the Perseverance in an attempt to embarrass Lu Yin, but that incident had already passed. As for the matter of Long Chu, Sicar didn't think anyone knew that Long Chu was one of his men. So why had Lu Yin come?
Denounce him?
It doesn't look like it.
"Lord Sicar, I've heard that the planet you were born on has beautiful scenery," Lu Yin asked curiously.
Sicar smiled. "Yes, I was born in …"
Soon, an hour had passed.
Xu San stood behind Lu Yin, bored to death. He didn't know what Lu Yin was up to.
The same was true for Raas, who simply stood beside Sicar and watched as the two chatted about all sorts of things.
Everything about the Great Yu Empire was new to Lu Yin, and he could ask countless questions. However, Sicar was different; as the Vice-Treasurer, he had a lot of things to deal with, but he couldn't directly refuse Lu Yin's questions. He could only answer them in detail, from the planet's scenery to the local customs and customs, to various matters related to the trial, and even gossip. Two more hours passed just like that.
Raas couldn't take it anymore.
Sicar coughed and picked up his teacup, his meaning was simple: he wanted to see Lu Yin off.
However, Lu Yin acted as if he didn't see it and took a sip as well.
Another hour passed, and Sicar coughed again, "Your Highness, may I know why you've come to see me?"
Lu Yin replied, "It's nothing. I just wanted to pay a visit to Lord Sicar and gain some knowledge from him. After all, I've interacted with your son a lot and know that he's a profound scholar. I wanted to learn more about him. Long Chu also told me that Lord Sicar is very knowledgeable."
Sicar's eyes flashed and he nodded, muttering to himself for a moment before whispering a few words to Raas. Raas gritted his teeth and left with an ugly expression.
Not long after, Raas handed Sicar a cosmic ring.
Sicar smiled at Lu Yin, "Your Highness has just arrived in the capital, so there are many things that you can't do personally. You can hire a few servants to run errands for you. I've received a favor from King Zishan's residence in the past, so please accept this small gift as a token of my respect to King Zishan's residence."
Lu Yin was stunned, "How could I accept this?" He accepted the ring naturally.
Raas was disdainful.
Sicar smiled, "You're welcome, Your Highness."
Lu Yin stood up, "In that case, I'll accept it. Thank you again, Lord Sicar."
Sicar stood up and bowed respectfully, "I'll see you out, Your Highness."
At the door, Lu Yin stepped out of Sicar's residence and suddenly turned back, "Lord Sicar, when will you be free?
I'll come visit again. "
Sicar smiled, "My apologies, Your Highness, I've been too busy recently. If there's anything you want to know, we can discuss it outside the Grand Astral Gate after the court."
Lu Yin grunted, "Alright, goodbye."
Sicar's face sank as he watched Lu Yin's back.
"Father, what's that bastard trying to do?
He wants to come again? "Raas was furious.
Sicar coldly replied, "He's testing me, and also warning me that if I attack him again, he'll come again."
"Him?
Did he really think that he could do anything to us with his status as King Zishan? "Raas mocked.
Sicar's gaze darkened, realizing that this person was beyond his control. How did he know that Long Chu was his subordinate?
No one knew about this outside of him and the Second Prince, not even Raas. This person had just saved Sigmund, so he wasn't simple. "Send someone to find out where he's gone," Sicar ordered.
"My Lord, King Zishan has gone to Lord Bailey's residence," a soldier immediately reported.
Sicar's gaze changed and he clenched his fists. King Zishan had come to his residence first, then Bailey's. This was a clear indication that King Zishan knew that he had taken over Bailey's authority, or he wouldn't have gotten the order wrong. There had to be someone behind King Zishan, or else he wouldn't know so much about the Capital Star.
"Raas, remember, don't provoke him for now," Sicar said in a low voice.
Raas didn't understand, but he didn't dare to refute his father.
Bailey's residence wasn't far from Sicar's, and they were both in the same noble circle.
Lu Yin was respectfully invited in by Bailey, and after half an hour of conversation, Bailey gave him a cosmic ring without hesitation.
Sicar had many misgivings, but Bailey didn't; he was just a puppet and had plenty of money. He gave Lu Yin a crystal card from the Mavis Bank that looked even more exquisite than the one Sicar had given him.
"It's my honor to have Your Highness here, please take care of me in the future," Bailey politely smiled as he saw Lu Yin out.
Lu Yin smiled, "You're too polite, Lord Bailey, please leave."
Bailey nodded and watched Lu Yin leave. When he was out of sight, he spat, "What the hell are you, trying to extort me? Let's see how long you can be so smug in the future."
Lu Yin was in a good mood, very good. When Crown Prince Dorren Yushan had given him a greeting gift, he had already thought of going from house to house and asking for bribes — no, greeting gifts. If they gave, he would leave. If they didn't, he wouldn't leave. He had all the time in the world.
Anyway, he was just an idle prince with no real power, and nothing mattered. So what if he was sued? Who could sue him for bribery?
Who would bribe an idle Sentinel prince?
Besides, Undying Yushan had promised that no one would bully him as long as he was in power. This promise had to be used as soon as possible, or who knew when Undying Yushan would die?
As for his reputation, he didn't care what the courtiers thought of him. Everyone was greedy, but why would Undying Yushan tolerate it?
It was because they were capable of doing things instead of just being greedy. Greed wasn't scary, but greed without doing anything was. Sicar's greed was definitely astronomical, but he had managed the empire's finances well, and no one dared to criticize him.
Lu Yin was the complete opposite of Sicar. He wasn't in power, and no matter how greedy he was, he wouldn't arouse fear. Instead, it would lower the wariness of many people.
He had spent so much effort pretending to be a descendant of the Zishan Family, and if he didn't get anything in return, he would feel sorry for himself.