The faces of a few Grandmasters didn’t look very good.
Any change involving the Shelter is no small matter, and the possibility of this happening for no reason being a bad thing is even greater.
It should be known that Linjiang Shelter has a permanent population of 300,000, and a floating population of several hundred thousand.
Even minor changes can cause huge casualties.
Like that Simulation Realm event three years ago.
Although it was the Abyssal Ascetic Association taking advantage when caught off guard, the Shelter ultimately paid a severe price.
Two were guests here.
The remaining three were the highest managers from the Government, garrison, and Bounty Hunter Association in Linjiang Shelter.
The five of them gathered and arrived at the Government’s residence, where the core of the Shelter is located underneath.
After lifting layer after layer of blockade.
They finally met Yao Ji at the core of the Shelter.
At this moment, the Yao Ji they saw was still in a void image state.
Grandmaster Ma stepped forward and asked, "Yao Ji, what happened with the Four Beasts Square above?"
The image of Yao Ji flickered for a moment and responded with a formulaic answer, "Sorry, your authorization is insufficient, unable to respond."
Grandmaster Ma was taken aback.
His credentials were among the highest in the entire Shelter, how could it still be insufficient?
The other Grandmasters also completely did not believe it.
But right now they had no way to deal with Yao Ji.
After all, this is the core of the Shelter, if the other party says it’s insufficient, then it’s really insufficient.
"Wait, there is someone from the Empire communicating."
Ma Huaqi took out a communication pad from his pocket, where a young man dressed in a Star Robe appeared, with sword-like brows and starry eyes, gentle features, a slightly neutral look, yet with a dash of heroic spirit in between his brows.
He’s kind of effeminate.
His style leaned more towards that of an ancient handsome man, quite different from those flamboyant young stars on Baiyu’s previous life on Earth.
"Third Prince Your Highness!"
The five saw this man and immediately bowed.
Although they were all Grandmaster-level figures, the imperial power of the East Prosperity Empire reigned supreme, they dared not be negligent towards such a strong contender for the next empire Emperor.
And besides, they were the weakest batch among the Tier Three.
Which means the weakest Grandmasters.
"Hmm, I’ll handle it here. Your authorization is insufficient, Yao Ji won’t say anything." The Third Prince said.
The five nodded, wisely not asking further questions.
This matter is not just as simple as it seems on the surface, it involves the top levels of the kingdom, they indeed could not interfere.
The door of the core control room was tightly shut.
The Third Prince closely watched Yao Ji, his eyes full of contemplative expression, his Star Robe shone brightly, making his image seem elusive and strange:
"Are there any people scattered outside from Eternal Sleep City? Yao Ji, you should know, only those few from Eternal Sleep City can activate the Shelter. I hope you can tell me who he is, every individual from Eternal Sleep City is the most precious talent, should be protected."
Yao Ji shook her head, "No can do."
The Third Prince frowned delicately, sighed and said:
"I hope you will consider the bigger picture, Yao Ji. You are just a Black Iron Level Shelter, and still within the Dark Realm of the Spirit Realm, for the Empire, you are not irreplaceable.
Your lifting the restrictions won’t be hidden from the Empire above.
You know the Empire is very generous to the people of Eternal Sleep City, as long as their hearts are towards the Empire, they will definitely not owe any bloodline that can control the Shelter.
If the Empire cannot control a Shelter, they absolutely won’t leave it unattended."
Baiyu watched the image of the core control room broadcasted to him by Yao Ji, his heart tightened.
What kind of place is that?
The Third Prince’s implication is that it’s not just him alone who can activate the Shelter. There should be a rare group of people who can also activate and control it.
Such individuals would clearly be recruited by the Empire, one can imagine with their toes.
Because Shelters are fundamental for the Human Race to establish footholds in the Spirit Realm, extremely important, the value of those who can control the Shelter is unimaginable.
"Master, what do you think we should do?"
"I’m afraid the matter of me lifting the restrictions indeed can’t be hidden from the East Prosperity Empire, they will certainly investigate thoroughly, making the situation difficult to handle," Yao Ji said quietly.
Baiyu considered the situation in front of him, quietly said: "Let me meet him face to face, personally, right inside the Shelter."
Linjiang Shelter’s Four Divine Beasts Plaza, gradually accepted by many Martial Artists and Extraordinaries as the new trade hub.
Four beams of light shot up to the sky, carrying a unique aesthetic.
Baiyu sat at a small noodle stall, eating a large bowl of unicorn beef noodle soup, steam rising harmoniously from the rim, its fragrance spreading everywhere.
"It’s a Starship, a Starship from the Empire Royal Family is coming to us."
"Could it be because of the Shelter’s mutation a few days ago?"
People watched the giant steamship moving in the sky, their eyes full of surprise.
"Legendary Ship... Didn’t expect it to come straight from the Spirit Realm, I thought the Prince would come from the East Prosperity Empire’s Demon City to Maple Leaf County, through Linjiang City’s Shelter entrance. Coming straight from the Spirit Realm , is it to show off its might? I remember Erza said before, the Legendary Ship can sail within the Spirit Realm, it seems the Ship Girl’s words are quite reliable."
Baiyu stood up, paid for the noodles.
The stall owner smiled and said, "Royal Family coming to our Black Iron Shelter at Linjiang is like the sun rising in the west, you look strong and handsome young man, you have a good chance to become a Royal Guard. Later you can try your luck, even getting a bit of connection with the Royal Family, your life will be enormously successful."
Baiyu was slightly awkward, "Uh, I do plan to try my luck."
The Legendary Ship stopped outside the Spiritual Technique Protection Array.
A small airship descended from the ship, directly heading into the Shelter toward the Government.
His agreed meeting place with the Third Prince was indeed at the Government.
Because this matter needed to be confidential, the Third Prince specially vacated a large area of empty room space at the Government.
Inside and out were guarded by Royal Guards.
Baiyu arrived at the secret chamber through the contact method left behind, the Third Prince had already brewed tea.
This secret chamber was very secluded.
Each corner outside had the Third Prince’s trusted aides, there was no chance of eavesdropping.
"Baiyu? Didn’t expect you to be even more handsome than in the photo, truly a rare wonder." The Third Prince’s eyes lit up upon seeing Baiyu, revealed joy on his delicate face.
Baiyu was also somewhat surprised.
Different from the video.
In real life, the Third Prince is even more effeminate.
This isn’t just simple effeminacy.
Baiyu glanced at his throat, there was no Adam’s apple.
The fingers were long and slender, eyebrows and eyes held a spring-like charm.
He secretly raised his guard, softly said, "Ordinary citizen Baiyu, pays respects to Your Highness."