[{"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-72":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},590052,840,"Chapter 72: Sheng Lanzhi Has Returned","embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>Better wait for another chance in the future to ask around about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Ye Liuyun was mulling things over, the auction was already nearing its end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final two lots were a low-grade spiritual artifact and a mid-grade spiritual artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither came cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sold for over two hundred thousand taels, and the mid-grade spiritual artifact went for five hundred thousand taels—even though it was just a support type. If it were a combat type, the price would probably be even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still didn’t get enough loot this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun used to think he had more than enough money, but looking at it now, it seemed he’d have to step it up even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Word was, the fastest way for the Embroidered Uniform Guard to make money was through seizing property. That’s where the real oil and water was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, once I go back, I’ll have Si Nan keep an eye out for more asset seizure missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>,,,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction wrapped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully stowing away the Illusion Heart Magic manual, Ye Liuyun was about to head out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Ye, please wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice called out—it was none other than the naturally charming Xie Ling’er whom he’d met last time at the Fanlou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ling’er had swapped to a new color of gauzy dress, but it still highlighted her figure beautifully, enough to tempt anyone’s soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Liuyun’s attention wasn’t on her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was all but empty; everyone else had already left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing straight at Xie Ling’er, Ye Liuyun suddenly broke into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, your reach really is extraordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they met last, Ye Liuyun hadn’t told Xie Ling’er his name. Yet now she called him Young Master Ye straight away—clearly, she’d found out his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for misunderstanding, Young Master Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worried Ye Liuyun might take it the wrong way, Xie Ling’er replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just that Young Master Ye’s reputation has taken off in the Imperial City. I only guessed it by accident. I hope you won’t hold it against me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The delicately vulnerable look in her eyes was textbook acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun just shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took off the mask on his face—now that she knew who he was, no point keeping it on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Liuyun wasn’t upset, Xie Ling’er took the opening to introduce herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun already knew Xie Ling’er’s name from her talent entry, but still feigned a bit of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your surname is Xie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing why Ye Liuyun was asking, Xie Ling’er only smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, I’m the manager here at Fanlou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no shortage of Xie Clan children in the Xie merchant guild, and Xie Ling’er herself was a capable one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise she wouldn’t be in charge of a Fanlou branch in the Great Qian Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Young Master Ye ever needs anything, feel free to come by Fanlou. Even if I don’t have it in my shop, I can look elsewhere and find it for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that’s just a branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were the headquarters, even rare high-grade spiritual artifacts and peerless cultivation techniques, Xie Ling’er could get them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I noticed you prefer using a saber. I actually know a few peerless saber skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this wasn’t because Xie Ling’er was interested in Ye Liuyun; she simply wanted to invest in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it definitely wasn’t for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun stroked his chin as he thought it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peerless saber skills, as Xie Ling’er mentioned, didn’t interest Ye Liuyun much; his current saber skills were already sufficient—biting off more than one can chew never helps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, however, quite interested in the Xie Clan merchant guild behind Xie Ling’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, would Miss Xie help me look for a few secret magic technique manuals? Don’t worry, I’ll definitely pay well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ling’er was at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t about the money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought she’d been obvious enough. She’d even mentioned peerless saber skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do you keep fixating on magic technique manuals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if your martial arts talent is great, and you became an Innate Martial Artist so young, shouldn’t you just focus on martial cultivation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Is there a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun, seeing Xie Ling’er silent, turned to her in curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, nothing at all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Xie Ling’er shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it; she’d already dropped enough hints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ye Liuyun could ’come to his senses’ and devote himself to martial cultivation, that’d be ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even if Ye Liuyun eventually vanished into the crowd, it’d be no skin off Xie Ling’er’s nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just chalk it up as a loss on that investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, geniuses are never in short supply in this world—what’s rare is a genius who actually survives and thrives. Worst case, just find someone else to invest in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll keep an eye out for you, Young Master Ye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Much appreciated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ye Liuyun’s perception, he could roughly see what Xie Ling’er was thinking inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But honestly, there was no need to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How other people see me? Does that really matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a word, Ye Liuyun turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Ye Liuyun’s departing figure, there was a flash of regret in Xie Ling’er’s eyes—almost feeling sorry for his ’wayward’ ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>,,,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Fanlou—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun headed straight for home; with nothing urgent at the Embroidered Uniform Guard, it didn’t really matter if their Hundred-Man Commander was around or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If something did come up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Nan or Shi Sheng would reach out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he’d planned to study the Illusion Heart Magic as soon as he got home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he arrived, he was greeted by the beaming smile of Sheng Lanzhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xing’Er had mentioned that Sheng Lanzhi had gone out after hearing news of some treasure. Now she was back—smiling so happily—she must have found something good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you’ve had a long day; you must be tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Lanzhi gently helped Ye Liuyun out of his outer robe, every gesture fitting her role in the house perfectly—gentle movements, a soft smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Liuyun hadn’t forgotten that proud bearing she once had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Say what you will, Sheng Lanzhi really was smart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew perfectly well when to be proud and when not to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ye Liuyun liked smart women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already told the servants to prepare dinner. Master should freshen up, and I’ll have someone bring a pot of warmed wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weather was getting cooler now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun didn’t refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life’s meant to be enjoyed, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for thanks, Master; it’s just what I ought to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>,,,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three rounds of drinks, seeing Ye Liuyun hadn’t asked what she’d been up to the last few days—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng Lanzhi beckoned a maid to bring over a long embroidered box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to guess, the last few days Sheng Lanzhi was out must’ve been for whatever was inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Liuyun could sense spiritual qi inside the box—not much, but it was definitely there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spiritual artifact?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Sheng Lanzhi actually managed to find a spiritual artifact for him during her days away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>,,,,,,\u003C\u002Fp>",1201,"2026-05-30T16:57:06.164Z","2026-06-01T04:31:44.368Z",1,"novelbin.me","de2b6b0cb11566f8abb06a54f84acd6897c4f1d7685133766a48ac07ed77536f","embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-chapter-73","embroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-chapter-71",471,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fembroidered-uniform-guard-i-can-plunder-talents-cover.jpg"]