Chapter 20: Golden Attribute! Someone from the Palace?

Extreme Yin constitution? That’s exactly the opposite of my own Extreme Yang constitution.

And this Innate Martial Artist cultivation was also within Ye Liuyun’s expectations.

"You?"

Shi Sheng was pretty confused, originally thinking he’d be sent flying.

Who would’ve thought, the next second, Shi Sheng felt the back collar of his clothes being grabbed, lifted up into the air.

He turned his head to see Ye Liuyun.

"Otherwise, who else in the Embroidered Uniform Guard do you think would help you?"

"..."

Shi Sheng was rendered speechless. Clearly, he knew his popularity within the Embroidered Uniform Guard was mediocre. If something happened, everyone would just watch the show—nobody would help him.

He didn’t really expect Ye Liuyun to help him either.

But in this situation, Shi Sheng couldn’t help but feel a subtle warmth inside.

"Alright, since you’re awake, stand by yourself. I’m tired of holding you up like this."

Only then did Shi Sheng react; Ye Liuyun’s stance right now was like holding up a puppy. He hurriedly stood on his own.

"Wait, your strength?"

Shi Sheng wasn’t actually stupid. That female guard was able to palm him into the air—her strength was far above his own.

But for Ye Liuyun to catch him, that meant Ye Liuyun’s strength was definitely unusual too.

But that’s off. Wasn’t Ye Liuyun a third-class Martial Artist before?

"What, just because you’ve improved, means I can’t? If I weren’t stronger than you, how could I be your boss?"

"Tch!"

What a flawless excuse—I have nothing to say.

Ignoring the tsundere Shi Sheng, Ye Liuyun smoothly turned to look at Lv Lan, who had made the move.

"Attacking the Embroidered Uniform Guard within the Imperial City—do you plan on rebelling?"

"..."

Straight out the gate with ’rebellion’—if nothing else, your ability to throw hats is impressive.

But Lv Lan was from the Imperial City herself—how could she be scared off by words like that?

"Hmph! My young master’s status is noble—not someone riffraff like you can touch!"

"Young master?"

An Innate Martial Artist as a bodyguard? That’s no small status.

Ye Liuyun glanced over at the ’young master’ being shielded by Lv Lan, who was eyeing him with palpable curiosity.

Though dressed in male attire, thanks to the ’Scent Discerns Woman’ Talent Entry, Ye Liuyun could easily pick out that uniquely feminine fragrance.

Cross-dressing as a man, huh?

"Target: Yan Shuzhu.

Cultivation: None!

Talent Entries: Born Noble Body (Gold), Born Blocked Meridians (Purple), Master Strategist (Purple), Talent Scout (Purple)."

"Born Noble Body (Gold): Extraordinary from birth, destined for high station."

"Born Blocked Meridians (Purple): All meridians blocked; unable to cultivate."

"Master Strategist (Purple): Skilled at plotting, intelligence unmatched."

"Talent Scout (Purple): Adept at discovering talent and maximizing their abilities."

Oh ho! Thought that double-purple and blue was already fierce, but didn’t expect someone even tougher to show up.

Gold-quality entries have appeared now?

But what the hell is Born Blocked Meridians—how’s that worthy of purple quality?

As Ye Liuyun studied Yan Shuzhu, Yan Shuzhu was also sizing up Ye Liuyun. What a handsome young lad.

But what drew Yan Shuzhu’s attention most was Ye Liuyun’s actions so far.

"Ahem."

Clearing her throat, Lv Lan consciously stepped aside after hearing the commotion, leaving room.

"I am Yan Shu. May I ask your name, sir?"

Hiding your real name, huh? If I couldn’t see others’ info, I wouldn’t know you’re Yan Shuzhu either.

But Ye Liuyun didn’t expose her either.

"I am Ye Liufeng, a hundred-man commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

It’s all fake names anyway.

"What happened just now was indeed our fault. My bodyguard was just being overprotective—hope Commander Ye won’t take offense."

"Since you’ve already said that, what reason would I have to blame you?"

Ye Liuyun laughed it off carelessly.

"If so, then let’s call it a day, shall we?"

Yan Shuzhu knew she couldn’t stay out of the palace for too long; too much time had been wasted already today.

Before Ye Liuyun could reply—

Shi Sheng spoke up directly.

"Why should things end just because you say so? You ate and didn’t pay—am I not allowed to arrest you?"

"Insolence!"

Lv Lan couldn’t hold it in, immediately shouting at Shi Sheng.

"Don’t you see my token? And you dare to arrest people as you please!"

With that, Lv Lan pulled out her badge—usually very effective. Why did it become useless with Shi Sheng?

"So what if you have a token? Can’t I arrest you just because of that?"

"You—!"

She finally saw through it—Shi Sheng was just a blockhead with only one track in his mind.

So Lv Lan couldn’t be bothered to argue with Shi Sheng and looked straight at Ye Liuyun.

"He’s your subordinate, right? What’s your take?"

If he doesn’t get it, might as well talk to his superior.

"Actually, I think what my subordinate said makes sense."

Meeting Lv Lan’s gaze, Ye Liuyun suddenly smiled.

"What?" Lv Lan’s expression froze. She thought he was sensible, but things turned out completely different than expected.

Even Shi Sheng was momentarily stunned.

Honestly, although Ye Liuyun had helped him at first, Shi Sheng really hadn’t expected Ye Liuyun to stand on his side.

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard is responsible for the safety of the people in the Imperial City. If we have to care about tokens every time we arrest someone, does that mean our Guard just sits around getting paid for nothing?

Or are you saying it was a mistake for the late emperor to establish the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and we shouldn’t even exist?"

"You—!"

Lv Lan had never encountered someone so sharp-tongued and eloquent in her life.

This hat-throwing kept coming, one after another!

Slandering the late emperor is a serious crime.

Lv Lan couldn’t care about Ye Liuyun anymore and hurriedly turned to Yan Shuzhu.

"Young master, that’s not what I meant! I—"

She tried to explain, but Yan Shuzhu waved her hand with a smile and interrupted.

"Enough, do you really think I don’t trust you?"

If she didn’t trust Lv Lan, she wouldn’t have brought just her when leaving the palace.

At the same time, Yan Shuzhu’s gaze lingered on Ye Liuyun.

That look seemed to be evaluating talent. She’s seen plenty of sycophants before, and thought the Embroidered Uniform Guard was rotten to the core, but it turns out there are good ones left.

In fact—

Ye Liuyun did this intentionally. The Yan surname was that of the Great Qian Dynasty’s royal clan; with a gold entry like Born Noble Body, this girl’s identity was anything but ordinary—at the minimum, a princess.

Having watched loads of palace drama before transmigrating—

This type despises suck-ups the most. The more unbending and uncompromising you are, the more they like it.

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