By the time Ye Liuyun arrived at the Brocade Guard.
Si Nan and Shi Sheng were both waiting for him, but judging by their expressions, something seemed to have happened, and neither looked too good.
"What's wrong?"
"Sir!"
Seeing Ye Liuyun ask, Si Nan immediately leaned over and whispered.
"Centurion Lu Quan is here."
Lu Quan?
Ye Liuyun's eyebrows twitched. If Si Nan hadn't mentioned it, he would have almost forgotten about Lu Quan.
Wasn't he the one who treated guests at the Golden Pavilion last time and then made him go pay?
Coming at this time, it must be related to yesterday's Golden Saber Sect incident. He waved his hand, signaling Si Nan not to worry, and swaggered into the Brocade Guard headquarters.
Indeed.
As soon as he walked in, he saw Lu Quan waiting there.
"I've been waiting for a long time, Centurion Ye!"
Seeing Ye Liuyun approach, Lu Quan grinned and immediately stood up to greet him.
However, his eyes clearly held a hint of calculation and mockery as he looked at Ye Liuyun.
"Centurion Lu, coming to find me so early in the morning, is there something you need?"
"It's not that I need something, it's Chieftain Wan who needs something."
Chieftain Wan?
Who is this guy?
Seeing Ye Liuyun didn't answer, Lu Quan said directly.
"Centurion Ye, have you forgotten? Of the money confiscated from the Golden Saber Sect yesterday, seven-tenths should be given to Chieftain Wan. However, Chieftain Wan considers that you are already a Centurion, so from now on, you only need to hand over five-tenths!"
"..."
The money I worked so hard to earn, I still have to give a portion to that Chieftain Wan?
Although the Brocade Guard wasn't large, it had many factions. Basically, every Chieftain formed their own faction. The previous Ye Liufeng was with Chieftain Wan. Knowing that the other party liked money, he catered to his preferences.
Every time he got some benefits, he would give a large portion to the so-called Chieftain Wan.
And this Lu Quan was also one of Chieftain Wan's people.
Originally, he planned to come over, have Ye Liuyun hand over the money, and also mock Ye Liuyun a bit.
However.
"Anything that comes into my hands is mine. If that Chieftain Wan wants money, there's no shortage of him among the beggars at the city gate. He can go beg with a bowl himself."
Opening his mouth and demanding money from him like that, how could he be so shameless?
If I were still in the Acquired Realm, I might have been more restrained, as the other party is a Chieftain after all.
But sorry, I am now an Innate Realm martial artist.
Just see if I even bother with you!
"Ye Liufeng, how dare you!"
Lu Quan truly hadn't expected that the other party wouldn't even give Chieftain Wan face now. While sternly rebuking, there was also some excitement in his eyes.
Clearly, he intended to use this opportunity to retaliate against Ye Liuyun.
"You just wait, I will truthfully report this matter to Chieftain Wan, and you can just wait for Chieftain Wan's punishment."
Saying this, Lu Quan left directly, his steps quick, as if he couldn't wait to report this matter.
Ye Liuyun narrowed his eyes slightly, watching Lu Quan's retreating back without a word.
"My lord, this Lu Quan will definitely slander you in front of Chieftain Wan."
Si Nan walked over with some worry.
In contrast, Shi Sheng, who was beside him, wasn't worried at all, but rather excited.
If the situation hadn't been inappropriate, Shi Sheng would have wanted to cheer loudly when Ye Liuyun said those words. These were words he had wanted to say for a long time.
He was most annoyed by people who held positions but didn't do their job, only thinking about how to make money.
Ye Liuyun originally didn't pay much attention to people like Lu Quan.
But the way he was hopping around now truly felt like a toad crawling on one's foot – it didn't bite, but it was disgusting.
"Find a few people to quietly follow him. Once he leaves the Imperial City, have someone report to me."
Compared to scheming and plotting, Ye Liuyun preferred simple and direct methods.
Towards this kind of toad who had no real ability but liked to jump around, Ye Liuyun's attitude was simple: step on it directly.
You just had to come and disgust me when I broke through to the Innate Realm and was in a good mood. If you don't die, who will?
"Understood!"
Si Nan wasn't stupid. Hearing Ye Liuyun say this, he immediately understood what it meant.
He was surprised by his lord's boldness, but also faintly excited. Compared to before, this ruthless lord was more capable of winning people over.
It was impossible to directly act within the Imperial City.
But outside the Imperial City, who cared how you died?
"Alright, tell me, what's the situation with this Chieftain Wan? Let's see if there's any background I don't know about."
So far, Ye Liuyun only knew of a Chieftain Wan.
He didn't even know the other party's specific name, let alone their background.
However, this kind of information didn't stump Si Nan, who immediately began to explain to Ye Liuyun.
At the same time.
Lu Quan clearly didn't know that he had already been marked for death by Ye Liuyun.
After returning to Chieftain Wan's side, he immediately changed his expression and said with some grievance,
"Chieftain, ever since that Ye Liufeng became a Centurion, he's become disobedient. I asked him to give a portion of the money confiscated yesterday to the Chieftain, but he actually told me to get lost and said many bad things about the Chieftain."
Those who could make a name for themselves in the Brocade Guard.
Putting everything else aside, their ability to change faces was first-class.
Chieftain Wan's real name was Wan Feiliang.
His face was somewhat effeminate, with a few strands of white hair at his temples, looking somewhat aged.
Chieftains in the Brocade Guard all had their own separate courtyards.
Wan Feiliang was meticulously watering flowers when he heard Lu Quan's report. Wan Feiliang's movements didn't stop. While watering the flowers, he said in a sharp voice,
"Normal. Young people are prone to complacency. It's no big deal for him to be a bit arrogant after just being promoted to Centurion. After experiencing some setbacks, he'll naturally learn to behave."
Wan Feiliang's tone was calm and unperturbed.
He seemed to have seen many similar things and was already used to it.
Seeing Wan Feiliang say this, Lu Quan smiled inwardly with satisfaction.
So what if he became a Centurion like me? As long as I want to scheme against you, isn't it a simple matter?
Thinking of how Ye Liuyun would be in big trouble after being targeted by Chieftain Wan, Lu Quan felt like laughing with satisfaction.
Fortunately, he held back and still pretended to be hesitant on the surface.
"Chieftain, that Ye Liufeng's father-in-law was once a third-rank official in the imperial court. He shouldn't be that easy to deal with, right?"
He put the watering can aside.
Wan Feiliang pinched his orchid finger, smoothed the hair hanging down from his temples, and said indifferently,
"You also said, he was just a third-rank official. People, ah, just can't learn to recognize reality. They've already retired, they should enjoy their leisure time instead of thinking about this and that. It's very easy to die young."
What Wan Feiliang was talking about was Ye Liuyun's father-in-law.
Wan Feiliang had an extraordinary background. He not only knew about Ye Liuyun but also had some understanding of Ye Liuyun's father-in-law.
He had long known that the other party had not only supported Ye Liuyun but also many others to rise to power, not for anything else, but just to have some say in the imperial court of the Great Qian Dynasty after retiring.
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