Night. Zhu Family, Star Luo Empire. Study, Inner Court.
"Have you understood everything?" Zhu Xuanye's voice was cold enough to pierce bone.
Behind him, a man was kneeling prostrate on the floor. He was Sun You, the control-type Soul King from the Star Luo Royal Team. Upon hearing Zhu Xuanye's words, his entire body began to tremble.
"L-Left Chancellor, I..."
"Hmph. Sun You, remember this: everything you have was given to you by me. Without me, your entire family would be lying in a mass grave by now. A sixth-rank official post from the imperial court in exchange for your life—you've already profited from this deal."
Zhu Xuanye's words made Sun You feel as though he had fallen into an ice cellar. His back was drenched in sweat, and he trembled without stop, clearly terrified of death.
Zhu Xuanye picked up two items from the table and tossed them before Sun You, saying coldly, "One is an appointment document. If I recall correctly, you have an older brother, don't you? Once you die, let him take office. That will be enough to ensure your family lives without worry for generations. As for the other item, I want you to put it in..."
Zhu Xuanye leaned close and whispered into Sun You's ear. Hearing this, Sun You said with a tremble, "L-Left Chancellor, th-that's Clear Sky... Urgh!"
Zhu Xuanye frowned and directly seized the other man by the throat with Soul Power. Sun You's face reddened from the choking. "L-Left Chancellor..."
Zhu Xuanye snorted and flung him away, sending him crashing heavily into a pillar. "Hmph. This is your only choice. If you fail, not only will you die—your family will go down there to keep you company as well!!"
Hearing Zhu Xuanye's words, Sun You was utterly terrified. He hurriedly