Becoming a Brocade Guard, Starting by Plundering Blade Talent
Chapter 17

Promoted to Centurion, Talent Trait Treasure Trove

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In reality, Ye Liuyun himself was quite confused.

But thinking about Xing'er's mysterious expression when he woke up this morning, he had some guesses in his heart.

"Hmph, don't get cocky!"

Seeing Ye Liuyun like this, Lu Quan quickly adjusted his mindset.

So what if his strength had increased and his official position had risen?

He was also a Centurion, what was there to be afraid of? Moreover, he had been deeply rooted in the position of Centurion for many years and wasn't worried at all that Ye Liuyun would be able to retaliate against him.

"Don't think your wife can always help you. The position of Centurion is the limit. As for Chieftain, you can forget about it for the rest of your life."

In the Great Qian Dynasty, a Chieftain was already an official position that could participate in the morning court. That required not only connections and backing, but also one's own ability and a certain amount of luck.

Lu Quan only thought that Ye Liuyun's cultivation was at most the same as his, a First-Rate Martial Artist, and had never considered that the other party was already an Acquired Realm martial artist.

"Then I won't trouble Centurion Lu with that."

His cheap father-in-law indeed didn't have the ability to help him raise his official position anymore, but the position of Centurion was enough for now.

"I heard that Centurion Lu has been in this position for nearly ten years and there has been no news of any promotion. I'm afraid that's how it will be for the rest of your life!"

Isn't it just mockery? Who doesn't know how to do that?

"When Centurion Lu gets promoted, I'll book the Golden Pavilion for Centurion Lu and host a banquet!"

As soon as these words came out, Lu Quan thought of what happened last night again.

Because Ye Liuyun didn't come, Lu Quan had no choice but to pay himself. Although he had money, spending so much money still made Lu Quan feel very pained.

"If I'm promoted to Chieftain, it won't be your turn to host the banquet."

By then, others would naturally come to curry favor with him.

"Is that so?" Ye Liuyun wasn't surprised, but still said with a smile, "Since that's the case, now that I've been promoted to Centurion, why doesn't Centurion Lu book the Golden Pavilion and host a banquet for me? I still think highly of you, sir!"

"..."

Lu Quan didn't respond.

Instead, after glaring at Ye Liuyun, he left directly.

He could also see that Ye Liuyun's ability to talk back was really much better now. Staying here wouldn't do him any good, so it was better to leave first and then plot revenge later.

"Sir is indeed brilliant and resourceful, wise and mighty!"

After Lu Quan left, Si Nan quickly moved closer to Ye Liuyun.

He had a fawning smile on his face.

"Sir, look, you are now a Centurion, so I..."

Si Nan's original official position was a Brocade Guard Squad Leader. A Centurion had the power to transfer a Squad Leader to a Banner Officer, but only three times.

Although Si Nan's strength was average, his ability to observe expressions was quite good, and he was also relatively loyal and meticulous in his work. Ye Liuyun didn't mind promoting him.

After patting Si Nan's shoulder, he said directly.

"Go get your official seal."

"Thank you, sir!"

Success! Hearing Ye Liuyun say this, Si Nan knew that the position of Banner Officer was his.

His expression brightened, and he quickly knelt down.

"This subordinate will go through fire and water for you, sir, without hesitation!"

Ye Liuyun didn't pay too much attention to such pleasantries.

He just waved his hand, signaling Si Nan to stand up again.

"Sir!" Si Nan knew very well that his strength wasn't great, so naturally, he had to show his value to Ye Liuyun through other means.

Otherwise, after a long time, if he remained useless, he would quickly be eliminated.

"Sir is now a Centurion. How about using the position of Banner Officer to recruit two more trusted subordinates?"

Ye Liuyun could now promote two more Banner Officers, or transfer two Banner Officers from other places to serve under him.

He didn't speak, but sat in the chair, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest.

Si Nan wisely quieted down, not disturbing Ye Liuyun's thoughts.

He wasn't in a hurry to fill all three Banner Officer positions, but as Si Nan said, he was now a Centurion. It was impossible for him to do everything himself and personally handle everything in the future.

The tapping of his fingers stopped.

"Go transfer Shi Sheng over."

"Ah?"

Si Nan was stunned for a moment.

Although Shi Sheng was a Banner Officer, because of his temper, no Centurion wanted him, fearing he would cause trouble.

"Just go transfer him!"

Waving his hand, Ye Liuyun didn't explain much.

Regardless of his temper, Shi Sheng's current strength as a First-Rate Martial Artist was already on par with a Centurion in the Brocade Guard.

As for his temper, as a transmigrator with a cheat, if he didn't even have the confidence to subdue a subordinate, he might as well find a piece of tofu and bash his head in.

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing Ye Liuyun's determined look, Si Nan didn't say anything else and immediately went to do the task.

Taking advantage of this time.

Ye Liuyun went to the Bright Prison to take a look.

"Centurion Ye!"

As soon as he arrived at the Bright Prison, Xiao Yongning, the Banner Officer in charge of guarding the place, came forward to greet him.

a brilliant smile on his face.

It seemed he knew that Ye Liuyun was now a Centurion.

"Centurion Ye has graced us with his presence, making this humble place shine!"

His attitude was completely different from when they met before, his smile was truly radiant.

"I just hope Banner Officer Xiao doesn't mind me constantly bothering him."

"What are you saying, Centurion Ye?"

Xiao Yongning's expression changed, and he immediately said,

"For Centurion Ye to come here is giving me face, how could I not welcome you!"

The people here were like dogs, quick to change their expressions.

Knowing that Ye Liuyun was now a Centurion, whether it was useful to cling to him or not, they would cling first.

Saying this, Xiao Yongning directly kicked the subordinate who was following him.

"You have no sense at all, didn't you see Centurion Ye has arrived? Hurry up and serve tea."

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing this scene, Ye Liuyun had a faint smile on his face the whole time.

So, power truly was a good thing. A Centurion was like this, so if he could be promoted to Chieftain, or even Pacification Commissioner, what kind of expressions would these people have then?

Moreover, as his status rose, Ye Liuyun also learned about many things in the Great Qian Dynasty.

For example, the Great Qian Dynasty had a place specifically for detaining powerful major criminals, called Purgatory.

Those who could be imprisoned there were at least First-Rate Martial Artists. Unlike the Bright Prison where people were killed at will, although the prisoners in Purgatory were tortured every day, they could not be allowed to die.

Either it was because they wanted to interrogate these martial artists for their martial arts manuals, or it was because these people knew some information about secret treasures and they wanted to interrogate it out.

But for Ye Liuyun, this Purgatory was a huge treasure trove of Talent Traits.

What a pity.

Not everyone could enter Purgatory, at least one needed an official position of Chieftain or higher.

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