Chapter 2174: Talent for Governing a Nation

When Ye Liuyun heard Song An's suggestion that the Zhongxing Wangchao should use resources to obtain an open Teleportation Array to prepare to deal with the Spirit Clan, he did not immediately reply to Song An.

He just smiled and told Song An: "Let's not rush into the main matter for now.

I have something even more important I'd like to ask you, senior."

"Ye Wang, you are being modest, but feel free to speak!"

Song An was also curious about what important matter Ye Liuyun actually wanted to ask him.

If it truly concerned Ye Liuyun's survival and development, then he would have to find a way to trap Ye Liuyun, and absolutely must not let Ye Liuyun progress.

Unexpectedly, Ye Liuyun asked him: "People say a good bird perches on a broken branch.

Now I've taken a talent to my liking, but he insists on serving my opponent. Senior, what do you think I should do?"

"Should I continue waiting for a chance to subdue him, or wait until I defeat the opponent and then recruit him?"

Song An also didn't expect that Ye Liuyun was talking about him.

Because he didn't understand Ye Liuyun's strength, he thought the opponent Ye Liuyun mentioned should be the Spirit Clan.

He naturally hoped to see a bigger conflict between Ye Liuyun and the Spirit Clan.

But he also didn't want Ye Liuyun to keep recruiting talent and becoming stronger.

So he replied to Ye Liuyun: "Recruiting talent is, for a dynasty, absolutely a top priority.

In my view, Ye Wang should not delay any longer.

If the person you favor truly is talent, delaying another day might cause a significant shift in the situation, which could be detrimental to you.

Ye Wang should act immediately; if you cannot subdue him, then kill him outright, and absolutely must not let the opponent use him!"

Song An's suggestion also made Ye Liuyun resolve his mind.

Even if it means directly opposing the Zhongxing Wangchao, he will keep Song An.

If he refuses to be persuaded, just plant a Slave Seal directly.

Just as Song An said, even if he cannot be used for oneself, he will definitely not let him return to the Zhongxing Wangchao.

Song An knows the Zhongxing Wangchao too well; once he understands Ye Liuyun's strength, he will be perfect to help deal with the Zhongxing Wangchao.

So Ye Liuyun smiled at Song An and asked: "I heard that senior is recognized in the Zhongxing Wangchao as a talent for governing, yet cannot be given important positions, and often suffers Mo Xiaotian's jealousy?"

Song An was stunned; he didn't expect Ye Liuyun to bring him into the conversation.

He hadn't yet reacted when Ye Liuyun's words implied what meaning—whether he intended to sow discord between him and Mo Xiaotian.

Ye Liuyun then asked: "Mo Xiaotian's way of acting, from a senior's perspective, is he truly a wise ruler?

Does he have the ambition to rule the world?"

"This…" Song An was momentarily confused by Ye Liuyun, not knowing what Ye Liuyun meant.

"Could he be trying to recruit me?"

Song An was speculating in his heart, not knowing how to respond to Ye Liuyun's words.

"Senior, there's no rush; you can think slowly!"

Ye Liuyun, however, smiled at him and personally poured him a cup of tea.

"Thank you!"

Song An took the tea, his thoughts shifting rapidly.

Recalling Ye Liuyun's earlier words and his smile, he immediately guessed that Ye Liuyun was scheming against him.

"Alas! I didn't expect that after chatting with Mo Xiaotian once, he would try to recruit me! He does have an eye for talent.

However, my current strength is too weak, far from being a match for the Zhongxing Wangchao!"

Song An does admire Ye Liuyun, but will not stay to serve him.

Because he still doesn't know Ye Liuyun's strength, he thinks he is too weak.

Even if Ye Liuyun possessed the Spirit Clan's strength, he would consider it carefully.

But now Ye Liuyun doesn't even have a Ninth Layer Late Stage Martial Cultivator in his hand!

The gap in strength is too large; it needs time to develop, and something might change in between.

Song An does not dare to take the risk.

If he defects to Ye Liuyun, the Zhongxing Wangchao will treat him as a hunting target.

By then Ye Liuyun cannot protect him; no matter how talented he is, he'll be dead!

Thus he directly replied to Ye Liuyun: "The God King may act a bit eccentric, but after all he has that strength.

Ye Wang may have the ability to spot talent, but lacks the power to protect talent!"

Ye Liuyun heard this, and not only was he not angry, but he was actually pleased.

Because Song An's sentence already indicated his stance.

Later, once he understands his own strength, he will naturally be willing to serve him.

So Ye Liuyun at once did not hesitate, and forcibly planted a Slave Seal on Song An.

He didn't even spare the two guards Song An brought.

In Song An's Sea of Consciousness, there was not a single Divine Soul Contract.

Ye Liuyun secretly rejoiced; he hadn't expected the God King to truly be jealous of talent, not keeping such people under his palm.

"Ye Wang, why do you do this! The result of this action is that both you and I will attract Mo Xiaotian's pursuit!"

Song An also didn't expect Ye Liuyun to be so direct, thinking his behavior was too reckless.

Although Mo Xiaotian does not employ him, he definitely will not let him be used by Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun gave no explanation, but instead took him to the Secret Realm he prepared for Ninth Realm Martial Cultivators to visit.

One is a Soul Cultivator Secret Realm, the other a Martial Cultivator Secret Realm.

After seeing the hundreds of strong individuals, Song An's heart also surged.

He didn't expect that Ye Liuyun's strength had already developed to this level.

Now Ye Liuyun's strength, even if it doesn't surpass the Spirit Clan, definitely won't be far behind.

Moreover, Ye Liuyun's strength is hidden.

At a critical moment, he can catch the opponent off guard.

"Think it over again right now!"

Ye Liuyun introduced his allies and sphere of influence to him again, letting Song An reconsider; he didn't use the Slave Seal to control him, only to gauge his thoughts.

After weighing it, Song An also thought he could give it a try.

Since Ye Liuyun has this strength to guarantee his safety, he decided to take a gamble.

In Zhongxing Wangchao, he definitely won't have much room to showcase himself.

Perhaps with Ye Liuyun, he could actually build a career.

"Alright, first send me into the Secret Realm to ensure safety! I reckon Mo Xiaotian will definitely hold me accountable, maybe even send people to hunt me down!"

Song An finally agreed as well.

Ye Liuyun satisfactorily sent him into the Secret Realm, letting him cultivate while helping deal with Zhongxing Wangchao.

"You don't intend to let Zhongxing Wangchao deal with the Spirit Clan?"

Song An also asked Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun explained: "I don't care how the two sides fight."

However, my Teleportation Array will not be opened to Zhongxing Wangchao.

That's a matter of principle.

I won't invite wolves into the house just to deal with the Spirit Clan.

I don't care about the resources they provide.

If they truly want to come, then they can cross the boundless sea!

Song An was also very satisfied with Ye Liuyun's approach, feeling his foresight was long‑range and that he hadn't chosen the wrong person.

"Be careful they might send low‑level Martial Cultivators, using Space World to bring in experts!"

Song An reminded Ye Liuyun of this, then entered the Secret Realm to cultivate.

Ye Liuyun had actually been prepared for this move long ago.

At the Teleportation Array, Martial Cultivators with ultra‑strong Soul and Ninth Layer Late Stage strongmen have already been hidden there.

Martial Cultivators coming from outside will all be inspected by them.

It's just that Song An's strength is weak, so he didn't notice.

Not only the Teleportation Array, the entire Royal City is filled with Martial Cultivators with powerful Soul, concealed realms, monitoring every move inside the Royal City.