He didn't have the capital to contend with them just yet, so he would let them fight among themselves until one side was dead. There was little familial affection left in the Dynasty; even now, everyone looked out only for themselves.
But now, a young genius renowned throughout the land had come to see him, and it had stirred his thoughts.
At the same time, he quickly made sure the news was contained.
He couldn't let this get out. If it did, it might bring disaster rather than opportunity.
He remembered all too clearly how the Second Prince had died.
He wasn't about to do anything foolish.
"If you want to enter the Secret Realm, sir, we can certainly make the arrangements. But we can't be held responsible for whatever you find inside."
"Very well. Here are two Seven Absolutes Treasure Pills as payment for this favor. Thank you for securing a place for me, Fifth Prince."
"You're too kind, sir." The Fifth Prince gently shook his head, though his gaze lingered on the Jade Box Yun Shu had brought out. "But we can't accept this payment. For us, it's only a small favor."
"I heard the princes have each gone to lead the experts they recruited in exploring the Secret Realm. Fifth Prince, don't you plan to go yourself?" Yun Shu set the Jade Box down without taking it back.
He was a little curious about that.
"I don't. At least, I don't have the strength for it yet. I haven't recruited any experts lately, either. Most of the people the others recruit are just cannon fodder, and it's far too difficult to obtain anything inside."
The Fifth Prince didn't think this made him a coward. He said it all with a calm expression.
Yun Shu couldn't help admiring