[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents":3,"chapter-embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-chapter-64":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},590044,840,"Chapter 64: Mage Aptitude, I Think I’ve Cracked the Case","embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>\"Target: Yun Sheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cultivation: Ninth Grade Mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talent Entry: Mage Potential (Blue), Trickery & Swindling (White),\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mage Potential (Blue): Innate qualifications to become a mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mage? Didn’t expect to run into a mage here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more case files Ye Liuyun read in the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the broader his horizons became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mages and martial artists are both cultivation systems; mages are divided into nine grades, first grade being highest. This young man’s ninth-grade mage cultivation—well, that’s barely in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no clear winner between mage and martial artist; at best, the mage’s methods are a lot more bizarre, but martial artists have formidable bodies, and the innate gang qi of innate martial artists can ignore many mage techniques altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realms aren’t all that different either. It’s not just first-grade mages—even second-grade mages, you can count the number of them in the world on one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Qian Dynasty values martial prowess; everyone takes pride in becoming martial artists, so mages are pretty rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from what Ye Liuyun’s gleaned from the files,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Liuli Dynasty, closest to the Great Qian, is all about mages—it’s got the most mages in all the dynasties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s one crucial difference between martial artists and mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone doesn’t have natural talent, if they grit their teeth through bitter winter and scorching summer training, after a few years something will click with martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for becoming a mage—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t have the gift for it, you just don’t. You could spend your whole life trying and still never get anywhere; talent is everything for mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Mage Potential talent on Yun Sheng—even if it’s just blue quality—it’s more than enough to get him started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\",,,,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The County Magistrate at his side noticed Ye Liuyun had been quiet this whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Ye Liuyun stared thoughtfully at Yun Sheng Daoist, not saying a word—he didn’t dare interrupt, just stood obediently aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said his peace talisman is the real deal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Oh, yes, yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caught off guard, the Magistrate blinked, then quickly nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, people wear his peace talisman, and the ghost fire avoids them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun withdrew his gaze and looked at the Magistrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magistrate, seeing his thoughts exposed, grinned sheepishly and pulled out a peace talisman from his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d clearly bought one himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you think these peace talismans work so well, what’s there to be afraid of then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun took the talisman, studied it—hmm, nothing special, no hint of supernatural power. Really just scrap paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, sir, according to Yun Sheng Zhenren, the spiritual qi in this talisman only lasts for three days. After that, it’s pretty much useless. Plus, these talismans aren’t cheap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hundred taels apiece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, having money is one thing, but not for blowing like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving Ye Liuyun cash to curry favor is one thing, but shelling out for these talismans feels like flushing silver down the drain for the Magistrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Appeared just over a month ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun didn’t answer, just looked down at the talisman, quietly muttering to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling what the Magistrate had just said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghost fire turned up over a month ago, and so did Yun Sheng Daoist, arriving in Shuihe County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a coincidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, looks like I just cracked the case—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to be fair, Ye Liuyun knew if it weren’t for seeing Yun Sheng’s talent entries, he probably wouldn’t have made the leap so fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go! Take a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun didn’t have folks arrest anyone on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he led the way to where the crowd was gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, groups of uncertain folks hovered indecisively, torn over whether to buy the peace talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buy one for safety, but a hundred taels apiece? That’s daylight robbery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Average folk couldn’t save a hundred taels in years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make way! Make way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ye Liuyun and his crew approached, the crowd dissolved at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his customers vanish, Yun Sheng Zhenren was about to protest—but then spotted the Magistrate among the newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook out his duster with a flourish, adopting the airs of a master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, with my peace talisman, aren’t you perfectly safe? Need to buy a few more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magistrate had already bought quite a few talismans here. To Yun Sheng Zhenren, that’s a whale of a customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun, standing off to the side, just observed, casually picking up one of the peace talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yep, still nothing special. Absolutely just a scrap of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think you’re doing? If you’re not buying, don’t touch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Liuyun’s actions, Yun Sheng Zhenren instantly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to snatch the talisman back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nan and Shi Sheng closed in together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buy, buy! If sir likes it, I’ll get it for him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magistrate, seeing things get tense, hurriedly spoke up, desperate to prevent any conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by his attitude over these talismans, the Magistrate was convinced Yun Sheng Zhenren was the real deal, and didn’t want to offend him; he practically started pulling out silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph. Much better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Sheng Zhenren’s attitude was arrogant; he didn’t even register the threat in Si Nan and Shi Sheng’s stares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even recognizing the Embroidered Uniform Guard gear on Ye Liuyun and his crew, he showed not the slightest hint of fear or caution; clearly, he genuinely believed the \"Embroidered Uniform Guard\" were nothing to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Magistrate was about to fork over cash—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed that so-called peace talisman back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just scrap paper. Doesn’t deserve a hundred taels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did his hundred taels slip away, but the peace talisman got straight-up trashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Sheng Zhenren’s face sank instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, you must be young. Even if you don’t believe in ghosts and gods, you should at least maintain some reverence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what if I just lack reverence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun cocked his head, found amusement in the retort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yun Sheng Zhenren’s brows lowered fractionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope, when ghost fire comes after you, you can be that confident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d love to see if this so-called ghost fire dares to come for me. If you ask me, it’s just a cheap trick whipped up by second-rate hustlers to fleece some common folk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although, lowlife rats like this, probably wet themselves if they spot the clothes I’m wearing; bet they wouldn’t have the guts to come near me, hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every word Ye Liuyun uttered, Yun Sheng Zhenren’s face grew darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip on the duster was so tight, it creaked audibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, Sir, just wait and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He practically ground that out through his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s what being young is, isn’t it? It was just a suspicion before, but with you reacting like this, honestly, you’ve confirmed it for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly—Ye Liuyun said all that on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Provocation might not always work, but sometimes it works wonders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re leaving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun cast one last glance at Yun Sheng Zhenren, swept his hand, and led the group away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>,,,,,,,\u003C\u002Fp>",1176,"2026-05-30T16:57:06.164Z","2026-06-01T04:31:44.368Z",1,"novelbin.me","a56e15932840e43c8ca90f646579053ccbee5d0f43dd430441d556f9b719a205","embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-chapter-65","embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-chapter-63",471,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fembroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-cover.jpg"]