Chapter 1834: Graceful Young Master

"You just don't take it seriously; you're way too wealthy! But I advise you to keep it hidden! I reckon a treasure like this would even make the Prince swoon when he sees it!"

Xuan Yuan Ling reminded Ye Liuyun.

Xiao Yunfang at this moment opened her mouth wide, only then realizing that what Ye Liuyun was wearing was also a heavy treasure.

Ye Liuyun nodded and asked Xuan Yuan Ling, "Do you Xuan Yuan Tower have any good refining masters?"

I want to upgrade this armor to a lower‑tier grade.

Xuan Yuan Ling thought for a moment, then shook her head, "Do you know how much these gildings alone are worth?"

Especially for refining masters, they regard them as priceless treasures.

If you hand them to a refining master, I can't guarantee they won't be skimmed off by someone.

Ye Liuyun heard that and valued the gilded battle armor even more! He had known it was precious before, but hadn't expected refining masters to disregard professional ethics and skim off a portion.

Xuan Yuan Ling continued, "When you later meet a renowned Artifact Refining Master, you can think about improving it! First, keep it safe."

Ye Liuyun let out a sigh.

He has more than just this one.

Lei Ming and the others have six more.

Their cultivation realms have risen; the third‑tier gilded battle armor clearly no longer meets their defensive needs, and all require a higher grade.

But for now, it seems they can only wear them as temporary clothing.

During combat, they still have to don higher‑grade battle armor.

However, their weapon stock currently lacks two sets of fifth‑tier battle armor, so Lei Ming and the others don't have enough to distribute.

Ye Liuyun considered telling Xuan Yuan Ling to order two more sets, but thought perhaps they could loot more later, so he held back.

Soon, the vehicle arrived at Flying Crane Tower.

Many recognized Xuan Yuan Ling's vehicle, and the hosts here immediately ran out to welcome Xuan Yuan Ling.

But unexpectedly, the three people stepping out of the car were each more eye‑catching than the last, and for a moment the onlookers' gazes were all drawn to them.

Xuan Yuan Ling was accustomed to being in the spotlight and didn't mind.

Ye Liuyun had also once been the focus of countless eyes and didn't care.

Only Xiao Yunfang felt uneasy.

But she didn't want to lose to Xuan Yuan Ling, so she immediately mustered battlefield presence, donning a red outfit that made her look even more dashing.

"Who are those two people next to Miss Xuan Yuan Ling?"

"Don't know! The man is handsome, the woman is full of heroic spirit!"

Someone had already started whispering.

The host, while leading them, politely asked, "Miss Xuan Yuan, how should we address these two?"

How should I report them?

"Grand President Ye Liuyun, Vice Leader Xiao Yunfang!"

Xuan Yuan Ling introduced.

"So they are the two Leaders, my lords!"

The host immediately greeted Ye Liuyun and Xiao Yunfang.

Ye Liuyun had seen every kind of scene, and lightly nodded in acknowledgment.

Xiao Yunfang simply ignored the host.

"Indeed, as leaders in the army, their aura is different!"

The host thought to himself.

No one dared ask Ye Liuyun for a jade credential, so they led them inside.

Then he quickly walked a few steps to report inside.

"Miss Xuan Yuan Ling of Xuan Yuan Tower, Grand President Ye Liuyun, Vice Leader Xiao Yunfang have arrived!"

Flying Crane Tower has been taken over by the Royal Mansion tonight.

That shout drew everyone's attention in the banquet hall.

"Xuan Yuan Ling has arrived.

Xiao Yunfang, aren't you one of the Four Beauties of the Royal City?

But you're not often seen!"

The men's gazes all turned to Xuan Yuan Ling and Xiao Yunfang.

"That graceful young master is actually the Grand President!"

The women all looked at Ye Liuyun, drawn by his demeanor and aura.

He Lian Qiang, accompanied by He Lian Xiu, also came over to greet them.

"Ling sister, you're finally here!"

He Lian Xiu, upon seeing Xuan Yuan Ling, instantly became delighted, came over and pulled Xuan Yuan Ling to accompany her.

"Sister, who is this young master?"

He Lian Xiu asked.

He Lian Qiang also came over to greet, "Miss Xuan Yuan, won't you introduce your friend to us?"

Turns out this brother‑sister pair had long forgotten Ye Liuyun and never expected that the person they had previously met was this Ye Liuyun.

Xuan Yuan Ling pretended not to know and introduced them again.

"This is the newly appointed Leader Ye Liuyun, also one of the candidates participating in your martial contest matchmaking! You should get to know him well!"

Xuan Yuan Ling smiled at He Lian Xiu.

He Lian Xiu's face flushed slightly, and she stole another glance at Ye Liuyun.

If he can win the competition, then I haven't lost out!

She has already met many martial artists preparing for the marriage‑matching competition tonight; either they were courting him or they were too ugly, and she couldn't stand any of them.

Only Ye Liuyun, she fell for him at a glance.

Moreover, Ye Liuyun didn't, like the other men, court her, which made her feel his masculine aura was even stronger.

He simply gave a casual greeting to the siblings, without excessive enthusiasm.

Xuan Yuan Ling then introduced Xiao Yunfang: "This beauty is Xiao Yunfang, one of the four beauties of our capital city!"

"So you are Leader Xiao, I've long heard of your name; to meet you today is truly a three‑life blessing!"

He Lian Qiang immediately began to court her.

Don't assume that Xiao Yunfang, as the Leader of their Royal Mansion, …

However, the Western Liang King has never allowed them to interfere in military affairs, so these Leaders don't really care about their little princes or little princesses, as long as appearances are maintained.

Therefore He Lian Qiang cannot control Xiao Yunfang.

Otherwise, given his nature, he would have already tried to get close to Xiao Yunfang.

"Young Prince, you flatter me!"

Xiao Yunfang calmly replied.

"Where shall we sit?"

"Don't just stand at the doorway!"

Xuan Yuan Ling reminded the He Lian siblings.

"Ah, I didn't know Leader Ye would come earlier, so I saved a seat for my sister right next to us.

Otherwise, I'll have someone rearrange it…" He Lian Xiu, of course, wanted Ye Liuyun to sit closer to her.

"No need to trouble anyone; the three of us can sit together. If it's just two seats, I'd be bored sitting alone."

Xuan Yuan Ling said directly.

"That works!"

He Lian Xiu had no objection, as long as Ye Liuyun could sit a bit closer to her.

Immediately, she grabbed Xuan Yuan Ling and led them to their seats.

He Lian Qiang sat beside He Lian Xiu on the upper seat.

"Young Master Ye, why haven't I seen you before?"

After He Lian Xiu sat down, she started chatting with Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun replied smoothly: "I just returned from the border battlefield not long ago, then went out of the city to suppress bandits, so I rarely stay in the Royal City."

"The border battlefield, that's a terrifying place."

"I heard the people there eat humans!"

He Lian Xiu exaggeratedly said, deliberately looking for a topic to chat with Ye Liuyun.

"That's not just a rumor; it's true! However, those people aren't that frightening; their realms are low! Even if a princess went there, she could handle it easily!"

Ye Liuyun, seated calmly, gave a general account of his experiences on the border battlefield.

On the table were drinks, snacks, and fruit; Xuan Yuan Ling also poured wine for Ye Liuyun and Xiao Yunfang, joining the conversation.

She was also very curious about Ye Liuyun's experiences on the border battlefield.

Xiao Yunfang, not talkative, silently listened on the side.