Hearing Ming Zhaoshu's words, Lu Yin lowered his head, not daring to answer.
"Lu Xiaoqi, are you willing to serve me?" Ming Zhaoshu suddenly barked, staring at Lu Yin.
Lu Yin's mind shuddered. That pressure again. A powerhouse who could roam the stars might not be able to directly attack Essence, Qi, and Spirit with precision, but they had already undergone a transformation. Their pressure naturally bore down on those beneath them. That was why so many geniuses couldn't challenge star-roaming powerhouses across realms. It had no effect on Lu Yin, though.
"I'm willing to serve the prince," Lu Yin replied, pretending to collapse as he hurriedly declared his loyalty.
Ming Zhaoshu nodded in satisfaction. "Good. Look up."
Lu Yin raised his head. A gust of wind struck him in the face. His expression changed dramatically as he once again suppressed the urge to strike back. A strange fragrance entered his body, bringing a tingling numbness with it.
"This is my own secret medicine. It can strengthen your power and senses, but it has side effects. You must absorb it again at regular intervals, or you'll be reduced to a pool of pus and blood," Ming Zhaoshu said coldly.
Lu Yin trembled. "Your Highness, I was wrong."
"I told you, you did nothing wrong. Do something for me, and if you succeed, I can permanently rid you of this secret medicine. Otherwise, you know the consequences." As he spoke, Ming Zhaoshu rose and walked to Lu Yin's side. He lowered his voice. "Enter the Crown Prince's Mansion."
Lu Yin was shocked. "The Crown Prince's Mansion?"
Ming Zhaoshu's gaze was icy. "You went to Qianshan Village, so you've unwittingly become connected to the imperial family. You're clever, too, and should be capable of entering the Crown Prince's Mansion and gradually earning