Chapter 1837: Discovering Talent

Ye Liuyun was also curious; that boy was not old, looking even younger than He Lian Xiu, so how could he come to join the marriage recruitment?

And he seemed very shy, and his realm was not high.

So he specifically noted the boy's name, Tong Xin.

"You wouldn't be like him, coming just to eat and drink for free, would you?"

The wealthy disciple asked.

Tong Xin, blushing, stood up and said, "I heard that anyone who registers can receive some resources, so I came.

I am too weak, I can't beat you!"

After saying that, he sat down.

"Hahaha!"

The hall was filled with laughter.

Some laughed at Tong Xin's motive for entering the contest, others laughed at the rich heir, who sprang up excitedly, yet no one engaged him.

The rich heir couldn't step down; he couldn't challenge Ye Liuyun, or else he'd be torn apart by Ye Liuyun's Black Panther!

So he forced Tong Xin: "You must fight today, whether you want to or not!"

Tong Xin replied reluctantly, "But I haven't received the resources yet; I can't lose!"

"Cut the nonsense!"

The rich heir said, then walked toward Tong Xin, intending to grab him.

Startled, Tong Xin immediately released a Metal Puppet.

The Metal Puppet's body, assembled from various metals, could be called a beggar among Kuailei.

The crowd was first stunned, then they all began to mock.

The Metal Puppet was truly shabby!

The rich heir sneered and tried to smash the Kuailei.

Because the Kuailei showed no aura of a realm.

Yet the Kuailei's speed was astonishing; a single punch sent the rich heir flying, causing him to fall and vomit blood.

Ye Liuyun's eyes lit up.

He had dealt with many Kuailei, and at a glance knew this Kuailei was cleverly designed.

Because the Kuailei's drive used only three Divine Crystals.

And it leaked no aura, clearly to conserve Divine Crystals and maximize energy containment.

This Kuailei moved far faster than others, indicating its internal structure was also excellently crafted.

This was beyond the capability of an ordinary alchemist.

Ye Liuyun scanned the boy's Divine Sense and found his Divine Soul Power far exceeded his realm.

Usually, those who refine pills or forge artifacts have Souls notably higher than peers of the same realm.

"Could this boy be an alchemist?"

Ye Liuyun mused inwardly.

The others, who had been smiling, could no longer grin.

The rich heir was helped to his feet, glaring resentfully at Tong Xin.

"Fighting with a Kuailei, what skill is that?"

He wiped the blood from his mouth corner, looking for an excuse.

Tong Xin, embarrassed, explained, "I am an alchemist.

I can't fight; I can only let the Kuailei help in battle!"

Ye Liuyun, hearing this, stood up directly, walked to Tong Xin, and asked, "How about you help me forge artifacts?

The resources for the competition I'll give you double! I'll also provide all the materials you need for forging."

"Then I must go home and ask my grandfather."

Tong Xin replied to Ye Liuyun.

"Alright, after the banquet ends, I'll go with you."

Ye Liuyun immediately agreed.

He also handed Tong Xin a Storage Ring containing one hundred million Divine Crystals.

Tong Xin took it curiously, glanced at it, was startled, and quickly returned it to Ye Liuyun.

"I can't take this; it's too much! No reward without merit!"

Tong Xin said.

"Consider it a deposit for me letting you help forge; keep it!"

Ye Liuyun urged him.

"Even if my grandfather agrees, you must prove your strength! My grandfather said he won't let me forge for those whose power is too weak."

Tong Xin said embarrassedly.

"Is it to fight with this Kuailei?"

Ye Liuyun asked.

"Hmm!"

Tong Xin nodded.

"Alright, I'll fight him!"

Ye Liuyun agreed.

"Not now."

Tong Xin, with a flushed face, said: "This Kuailei was supposed to be powered by a mid‑grade Divine Crystal, but I don't have one, so I can only temporarily replace it with a Low‑grade Divine Crystal!"

Ye Liuyun immediately took out three mid‑grade Crystal Stones and handed them to Tong Xin: "Swap them in!"

"Are you sure?"

"It's very powerful!"

Tong Xin reminded Ye Liuyun.

"I'm sure!"

Ye Liuyun also said firmly.

Since he believes Tong Xin is a talent, he will definitely go all out to strive for it.

The others looked bewildered, not understanding what madness Ye Liuyun was showing.

"Leader Ye Liuyun, if you don't mind, I also want to compete with you!"

At this moment, Yu Xiaofeng, who had earlier declined the rich heir's challenge, suddenly interjected.

He had heard Xiao Yunfang's account, thought Ye Liuyun was a capable Leader, and therefore deliberately drew Ye Liuyun's attention.

"Oh?

Captain Yu Xiaofeng, you want to test me?

Or you want to test this Kuailei?"

Ye Liuyun asked directly.

"Then I'll test you; I can't produce mid‑grade Crystal Stones.

However, if I win, you give me the chance to fight the Kuailei, okay?"

Yu Xiaofeng asked.

"Then what if I win?"

Ye Liuyun retorted.

"You tell me."

Yu Xiaofeng asked.

"If I win, you come report to my army!"

Ye Liuyun said.

Yu Xiaofeng was startled, but still clasped his fists toward Ye Liuyun and bowed: "Thank you, Leader Ye Liuyun, for seeing my worth."

Speaking, he also stood up and said to Ye Liuyun: "Let's go outside to fight! We can't break through here!"

"Fine!"

Ye Liuyun nodded in agreement.

"An early third‑level Martial Cultivator is also worth being noticed?"

The others were very confused, not understanding what Ye Liuyun meant.

But the excitement was there, and everyone was still happy.

At the beginning, everyone sat in their seats, only their Divine Sense was projected outward, watching the fights outside.

But when the two of them stood outside, Ye Liuyun's words drew everyone's attention.

"Captain Yu Xiaofeng, are you planning to unleash your realm in the fight, or just fight like this?"

Ye Liuyun asked.

"Since we're getting our hands dirty, we naturally must go all out!"

Yu Xiaofeng saw his hidden realm exposed by Ye Liuyun, and stopped concealing it, directly revealing an early fourth‑level realm.

"Early fourth‑level!"

Someone in the hall shouted, and immediately people rushed out to watch.

"Well hidden!"

Someone sighed.

At this moment, the previously provocative rich disciple wore a bewildered expression.

"Fortunately he just now refused to fight me, otherwise I'd be worse off! How unlucky I am, picking any two opponents and each one is stronger than the last!"

He Lian Xiu, Xuan Yuan Ling and others also stepped out of the hall, worrying about Ye Liuyun.

Only Xiao Yunfang remained calm, knowing Ye Liuyun should be able to handle Yu Xiaofeng.

"It seems the Death Legion is about to add another fierce general!"

She felt secretly pleased.

"Leader Xiao Yunfang, aren't you worried about Leader Ye Liuyun getting into trouble?"

He Lian Qiang leaned over to her at this moment, striking up a near‑intimate conversation.

"What's there to worry about? We've all experienced life and death on the battlefield!"

Xiao Yunfang said lightly.

Seeing Xiao Yunfang so indifferent, Xuan Yuan Ling wondered in his mind: "Could he really defeat an early fourth‑level Martial Cultivator?"