Talent Upgraded, Snow Treading Without a Trace

"I refuse to believe the Brocade Guard can stand watch here forever."

One hand covered the spot where he had just been struck. Shi Sheng's punch had still inflicted no small injury on Hua Wenxuan, leaving his face somewhat gloomy.

After stealing fragrance and jade so many times, he had never expected to stumble this time.

Fortunately, he possessed peerless lightness skill.

Hua Wenxuan had already made his plans. Once he escaped this time, he would hide for a while, heal his injuries, then return.

He truly did not believe the Brocade Guard could remain stationed at Wang Yuanwai's residence forever.

Seething with unwillingness, Hua Wenxuan was already thinking about how he would deal with Wang Mu'er after succeeding next time, so as to vent the hatred in his heart.

"Wait, why is it so hot?"

As he pondered, Hua Wenxuan suddenly felt that the temperature around him was strange. The weather had clearly been cool just moments ago—how had it suddenly turned scorching hot?

He had only just turned his head.

What entered his sight was a fierce blade aura wreathed in raging flames.

"Innate!"

The instant he saw that blade aura, Hua Wenxuan involuntarily spat out those two words.

What virtues and abilities did he possess, to actually draw an Innate Realm Martial Artist into taking action personally? He was dead for sure!

In midair, everyone saw only a streak of flame flash past. Hua Wenxuan, whose figure had nearly left Wang Yuanwai's residence, was directly cleaved in two in the air and fell to the ground.

Thud!

His death had been unexpectedly swift and clean.

The servants rushing over within the residence, along with the Brocade Guard, all involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air at the sight.

"My lord's strength is truly breathtaking."

Si Nan reacted the fastest. He immediately turned around and spoke in a tone of admiration.

"Let's go. See whether this Flower Plucking Thief has any other information on him."

With a wave of his hand, Ye Liuyun paid no heed to Si Nan's flattery and took the lead toward where the Flower Plucking Thief Hua Wenxuan had landed.

In truth, Ye Liuyun intended to collect the Talent Traits.

He had no need for the Lust for Women as Life trait, but the others—including that Dragon Vigor trait—looked like very useful talents at a glance. He wanted them!

However.

As Ye Liuyun left the courtyard, Wang Mu'er was watching the backs of Ye Liuyun and the others through a crack in the window.

Wang Mu'er had always been a light sleeper and woke at the slightest sound. She had also witnessed what had just happened with her own eyes.

Talent Trait System!

Host: Ye Liuyun!

Realm: Innate Realm Initial Stage!

Martial Arts: Wind Severing Saber Technique, Azure Sun Force, Pine Wood Saber Technique, Jade Shattering Hand, Flame Blaze Saber Technique,

Talent Traits: Lucky (Purple), Steel Bones (Purple), Blade and Man as One (Purple), Extraordinary Comprehension (Purple), Sword Talent (Green), Extreme Yang Body (Purple), Scent Recognition (Blue), Snow Treading Without a Trace (Purple),

The Scent Recognition Talent Trait had become Blue quality.

What surprised Ye Liuyun was that the Dragon Vigor talent was highly compatible with the Extreme Yang Body, directly becoming experience for the Extreme Yang Body.

If he could get a few more of them, the Extreme Yang Body might have a chance of upgrading into a Gold trait.

As for Snow Treading Without a Trace.

Ye Liuyun tried it out and indeed felt his body become much lighter. He thought that later, he should find a few lightness skills to practice so he could bring this movement technique's effects to their fullest.

"My lord!"

Ye Liuyun's primary goal had been the Talent Traits. Searching the corpse was naturally a job for someone else.

After searching for a while, Si Nan actually found several silver notes.

"Quite wealthy."

The sums on those silver notes were not small. It seemed Hua Wenxuan had not merely been a Flower Plucking Thief; he had also moonlighted as a thief.

Ye Liuyun only took half.

"Take the rest and divide it among yourselves!"

"Thank you, my lord!"

Si Nan chuckled happily and put away the remaining silver notes.

Their lord was so generous. As his subordinates, they were naturally full of drive when doing things.

The next day.

After Wang Yuanwai's warm hospitality, Ye Liuyun and the others finished a lavish breakfast before returning to the Imperial City.

Wang Yuanwai had originally planned to ask Ye Liuyun and the others to stay for lunch as well, but Ye Liuyun clearly had no intention of wasting time here. Before they left, Wang Yuanwai specifically had someone send over some gifts.

After looking them over, Ye Liuyun found that they were all rather precious medicinal herbs.

It had to be said, Wang Yuanwai truly knew how to conduct himself. Every gift he gave was something others needed.

At last, Ye Liuyun waved his hand, swung up onto his horse, and led everyone away.

"A young hero of outstanding talent!"

Had it been an ordinary Brocade Guard Centurion, Wang Yuanwai would have given gifts as well, but he absolutely would not have acted as he did now, as though he were eager to cling to him.

But Ye Liuyun was different—young, powerful, and apparently gifted in martial arts.

A person like that was well worth investing in.

"Father!"

At that moment, Wang Mu'er's figure suddenly approached.

"So it's Mu'er. Last night's events frightened you. Why aren't you resting properly in your room?"

Wang Yuanwai had many children, but he was especially fond of this youngest daughter, whose temperament was gentle and whose beauty concealed wisdom.

Thinking of last night's events, Wang Yuanwai still felt lingering fear.

If Ye Liuyun had not uncovered that Flower Plucking Thief's scheme, his youngest daughter might truly have fallen victim to that scoundrel.

"Your daughter is fine."

Wang Mu'er first shook her head, indicating that she was all right.

Then, looking in the direction Ye Liuyun and the others had left, she suddenly spoke softly.

"Father once said that after some time, you would try to expand the business into the Imperial City. Is that true?"

Wang Yuanwai had many businesses, but they were basically all outside the Imperial City.

If there were an opportunity, he naturally wanted to bring his business into the Imperial City. Not only would he earn more, it would also be a symbol of status and standing.

"Didn't you used to dislike managing such things?"

"I want to give it a try. It would also give me something to do."

Wang Mu'er lowered her head and spoke softly.

Seeing his daughter like this, Wang Yuanwai seemed to have realized something and could not help smiling.

"Good, good, good. Since it is your wish, Mu'er, then go ahead and do it."

Wang Yuanwai was exceptionally generous toward this youngest daughter. Without even the slightest hesitation, he agreed directly.

"Thank you, Father!"

Having received a definite answer, Wang Mu'er's face could not help gaining a touch of joy.

After returning to the Imperial City.

Ye Liuyun had no plans to go to the Brocade Guard. Instead, he told his men to return home and rest properly for a day.

They would report to the Brocade Guard tomorrow.

Having barely rested all night, everyone was delighted when they heard Ye Liuyun say they could rest for a day.

As for Ye Liuyun himself, he naturally headed straight back to his residence.

"How about it? Want to have a drink?"

After Ye Liuyun left, Si Nan bumped Shi Sheng's shoulder and raised his brows as he spoke.

They had just made so much money. If they did not spend some of it, it simply would not feel right.

"You're treating?"

"Then get back home and sleep!"