“Oh, that’s right—Patriarch Xueshan, I’m not too clear on what the specific responsibilities of the thirteen captains are. Could you tell me a bit about the specific duties of the Ninth Squadron?” Lu Yin curiously asked in a gentle tone. 

These words caused Xueshan Auna to completely panic, as he had a premonition that some great disaster was about to befall his family, and his panic caused him to involuntarily stand up. “Your Highness, has Rocky Auna done something wrong?” 

Lu Yin raised a hand and pressed down. He smiled at the older man. “Don’t overthink things, as I’m just asking. Of course, I have my own thoughts.” 

Xueshan Auna nervously replied, “When His Majesty, Undying Yushan, originally established the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons in the past, it was with the intention of using them to take control of the thirteen filaments of the empire and to prevent the government officials from growing too ambitious. However, ever since His Majesty died, the empire’s territory has expanded, and there are now also the four ministries. The Thirteen Imperial Squadrons have gradually shifted to the Zenyu Star, and strictly speaking, they no longer have any sort of true mission.” 

Lu Yin nodded. “It looks like the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons should be given more specific roles. Does Patriarch Xueshan have any suggestions?” 

Xueshan Auna replied, “Your subject wouldn’t dare.”

Not even the four ministries had the authority to meddle with the Thirteen Imperial...