Chapter 101 - 8: Breakthrough in Cultivation, the Position of Lord Thousand Households (3)

In terms of strength, among all the Lords of Hundred Households, only our lord is an Innate Martial Artist. As for seniority, our lord is indeed a bit lacking, but since when has the Embroidered Uniform Guard cared about seniority?

Isn’t it always about who’s stronger, whose fist is bigger, who gets to be right?

Other than our lord, honestly, there’s hardly anyone who could even sit in the Lord Thousand Households seat.

"Let’s talk about that sort of thing after you actually get the position."

Ye Liuyun isn’t the type to celebrate halfway through the match.

But thinking of what Lv Lan said last night, this Lord Thousand Households seat shouldn’t be any problem.

That’s settled then.

After becoming Lord Thousand Households, first thing will be to spend a few days in the Purgatory.

Maybe the third or fourth golden-quality Talent Entry will just come about like that.

"Heh-heh!"

Just as Ye Liuyun was curious,

about which Talent Entry would be next to upgrade to golden quality,

Si Nan suddenly slid over with a sly smile toward Ye Liuyun.

"Hmm?"

His thoughts interrupted, Ye Liuyun turned his head and saw Si Nan’s sleazy grin.

"Lord, look, once you become Lord Thousand Households, doesn’t it mean our positions should move up as well?"

Lord Thousand Households has the right to promote Lords of Hundred Households, with three quotas as well.

Si Nan with Shi Sheng, that’s just two people.

So that’s why they say when one person ascends, even the chickens and dogs rise with him.

Knowing exactly what Si Nan was after, Ye Liuyun laughed too.

"With Shi Sheng’s ability, getting promoted to Lord of Hundred Households is no problem."

Shi Sheng may be obsessed with martial arts, but he knows the perks of rising in official rank.

He immediately bowed seriously to Ye Liuyun with cupped fists.

"Thank you, Lord!"

"No need. Your strength is about to break through Postnatal, right? Once you become Lord of Hundred Households, go requisition some medicinal herbs from the Embroidered Uniform Guard to help your breakthrough!"

Everyone in the Embroidered Uniform Guard gets a share of cultivation resources.

It’s just that, the higher your rank, the more you get.

As for the regular Embroidered Uniform Guards, the resources they get are basically negligible.

"Yes, Lord!"

Now that it concerned cultivation realm, Shi Sheng got visibly excited as well.

But right then, Si Nan, standing nearby, was feeling a little anxious.

"Uh, Lord, what about me!"

Afraid Ye Liuyun didn’t hear him, he moved in even closer.

"You..."

Ye Liuyun deliberately stretched out the word.

"If I’m not mistaken, didn’t you say not long ago that you were about to break into First-class Realm? How much further now?"

"Uh!"

As soon as he heard this—

Si Nan was speechless for a moment.

His expression turned a little awkward.

"Soon... real soon! Just a few days more."

"Lord, I have something to report!"

Maybe in a good mood, Shi Sheng, hearing Si Nan say that, instantly raised his hand toward Ye Liuyun.

Pointing at Si Nan, he said—

"This guy spends all day in the Imperial Music Bureau, never cultivates at all!"

"You!"

Seeing Shi Sheng "backstab" him, Si Nan was pissed.

"And you’re one to talk? Haven’t you gone there too? Don’t forget, it was my money!"

"I go there to temper my mind. I’m not like you!"

Shi Sheng spoke with total conviction, as if he only did those things for the sake of cultivation.

"!"

Si Nan stared at Shi Sheng in astonishment, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Well, well.

Who’d have thought—when did your face get this thick?

Everyone’s going to the Imperial Music Bureau, and you make it sound like ’tempering your mind’?

Shameless.

"Lord!"

Si Nan no longer bothered arguing with Shi Sheng.

He hurriedly spoke to Ye Liuyun—

"I promise, from now on I’ll cultivate my heart diligently and strive to break through to First-class Realm as soon as possible."

Si Nan knew, too.

Ye Liuyun telling him to cultivate wasn’t hurting him; it was all for his own good.

Looks like for a while, the Imperial Music Bureau is out of the question...

"Mm."

Seeing Si Nan so resolute, Ye Liuyun didn’t doubt him.

He merely nodded, stepped over, and patted Si Nan on the shoulder.

"Don’t worry, as long as you do your work well, good things won’t pass you by. But if you lack the strength, there are some things I simply can’t assign to you."

Si Nan got it now.

If, in the future, Ye Liuyun has anything risky for them to do—

If your strength isn’t enough, you simply won’t be able to do it.

It’s fine for a short time, but the longer it stretches out, you’ll gradually get squeezed to the sidelines.

Realizing this, Si Nan’s expression turned even more serious.

"I understand!"

At that moment, the resolution to cultivate was firmer than ever.

...

It seemed like everything was moving in a good direction.

Until two days later—

The discussion inside the Embroidered Uniform Guard about the Lord Thousand Households position wrapped up, because the new appointment decree had been issued.

But the position didn’t go to Ye Liuyun.

"Shi Xing’an, from now on, you’re Lord Thousand Households of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Do your job well, and don’t let me down!"

Shi Xing’an was an old hand in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, serving as Lord of Hundred Households for many years.

His cultivation was just breaking into Postnatal level.

Though he looked simple and honest, his nature was anything but. Shi Xing’an was known for being a master of the art of officialdom in the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Very much like the former Ye Liufeng.

But what’s different is that Shi Xing’an understands the importance of strength. While being skilled at officialdom, he doesn’t neglect his cultivation.

Looking at the appointment decree in his hand, Shi Xing’an was all smiles and looked excitedly at the Southern Governor, Qi Yuanliang, in front of him.

"Thank you, Governor! I’ll certainly work even harder from now on to defend the honor of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"Hahaha, well said!"

The one appointing Shi Xing’an as Lord Thousand Households was exactly Southern Governor Qi Yuanliang.

Hearing those words, Qi Yuanliang laughed and patted Shi Xing’an on the shoulder.

Because appointing a Lord Thousand Households is no small thing, many people came. Naturally, Ye Liuyun was here too. Staring at the appointment decree in Shi Xing’an’s hand, Ye Liuyun narrowed his eyes.

Got played?

No, there’s no reason for Sheng Lanzhi to pull something like this.

So, someone snatched the prize?

His gaze shifted from the Lord Thousand Households appointment decree to the smiling face of Southern Governor Qi Yuanliang.

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