Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents

However.

Thinking of Yan Shuzhu’s uncultivatable physique, Yan Fuhai merely smiled indifferently.

Even if one has some ability, what does it matter? This Great Qian is ultimately the domain of the Martial Artist. An emperor who cannot cultivate, no matter how well he performs or how capable he is, cannot escape the fate of being a puppet.

"After all, no matter what, he is the master’s bloodline, and naturally excels with the master’s blood!"

Wei Hongfang knew how to flatter.

Even though he looked down on Yan Shuzhu, as a servant, he could not say it outright.

Instead, he praised Yan Shuzhu as a way to flatter Yan Fuhai.

"Hahaha!"

Yan Fuhai laughed upon hearing this.

"You still know how to speak so well!"

The reason Yan Fuhai kept Wei Hongfang by his side was partly because he was indeed efficient.

And the other aspect was his ability to flatter.

Not to mention anything else.

At least Yan Fuhai found it comforting to hear.

"I’m just speaking the truth!"

Wei Hongfang merely smiled modestly.

But soon, he got to the point.

"Master, I also heard that Ye Liuyun has often relied on his martial prowess to commit mischief, offending quite a few people!"

Wei Hongfang definitely had the intention to get rid of Ye Liuyun.

After all, several of his godsons died at the hands of Ye Liuyun, even though there was no proof.

But at their level, evidence was unnecessary. If they thought it was you, it was you.

Now, he wanted to seize the opportunity to see if he could kill Ye Liuyun directly.

However.

"It’s just youthful arrogance; it’s normal!"

Upon hearing Wei Hongfang, Yan Fuhai just smiled simply.

He did not think Ye Liuyun did anything wrong.

If he were as young as Ye Liuyun and possessed such martial prowess, he would probably be even more arrogant.

"Ugh!"

This response left Wei Hongfang momentarily speechless.

Having been by Yan Fuhai’s side for so long, often just a glance was enough for Wei Hongfang to understand his intentions.

Just like now.

"Master, are you planning to recruit Ye Liuyun?"

He had said so much, yet Yan Fuhai showed no intention of wanting to kill Ye Liuyun. Instead, he merely commented about youthful arrogance, clearly indicating some appreciation for talent.

"Though I don’t mind, if there could be another Grandmaster in the Great Qian Dynasty aside from me, it would demonstrate the prestige of our Great Qian!"

There was something Yan Fuhai did not say.

At this moment, Yan Fuhai understood that only within the Great Qian territory was he a Land Immortal; once outside, he was nothing.

And the first solution that came to Yan Fuhai’s mind was territorial expansion.

If all the Fourteen States of the World belonged to Great Qian, wouldn’t he be a Land Immortal everywhere?

So, Yan Fuhai wanted to find someone who could expand his territory.

Yue Xiu was indeed not bad.

But Yan Fuhai understood, due to past events, Yue Xiu might not be completely loyal to him.

Perhaps Yue Xiu might even contemplate how to get rid of him.

And Ye Liuyun, was the person Yan Fuhai thought of who could expand his territory.

Talented, powerful, and bold.

Even if he had previously offended him, as long as benefits could be brought, Yan Fuhai could temporarily set aside past grievances.

"A Grandmaster?"

Wei Hongfang was somewhat puzzled.

It was obvious from his master’s tone that he believed Ye Liuyun had the potential to break through to Grandmaster.

However!

Didn’t they already have Fu Zhengqing in the Great Qian?

Fu Zhengqing, the current Prime Minister, was also a Grandmaster, wasn’t he?

Seeing Wei Hongfang’s confusion, Yan Fuhai didn’t answer but merely gave him a calm look.

"I understand!"

Just a glance and Wei Hongfang instantly understood Yan Fuhai’s thoughts.

He immediately nodded his head in response.

It seemed his master was quite dissatisfied with Fu Zhengqing and wanted to eliminate him.

Upon thinking this, Wei Hongfang internally felt cheerful.

Although he couldn’t kill Ye Liuyun, getting rid of Fu Zhengqing would be just as satisfying, as he had long found the fellow unbearable with his aloof demeanor, as if he were truly superior.

He wondered whether facing his end, Fu Zhengqing would beg for mercy just like everyone else.

Wei Hongfang eagerly anticipated it.

Yan Fuhai, however, did not care about Wei Hongfang’s thoughts. Thinking of Fu Zhengqing, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"How dare you play two-faced games with me, you’re courting death!"

In the past, he had indeed privately given Fu Zhengqing a warning.

Implying that reaching the Early-stage Grandmaster was already commendable, further breakthroughs would be unsafe.

After all, at that time, Yan Fuhai was also a Grandmaster.

If Fu Zhengqing’s martial prowess surpassed his own, Yan Fuhai, with his suspicious nature, would probably have difficulties sleeping.

Though he considered.

That Fu Zhengqing might harbor dissatisfaction toward him over such matters.

But he assumed Fu Zhengqing would ultimately comply obediently.

Only when he emerged from reclusion this time did Yan Fuhai notice an issue.

This Fu Zhengqing, besides being a Grandmaster, had actually been secretly practicing as a Mage.

Indeed.

Yan Fuhai saw through it.

Fu Zhengqing might have believed that he hid it well, thinking no one would notice his identity as a Mage, unlike Ye Liuyun’s ostentatious display.

But for Yan Fuhai, who possessed a gift for observing the heavens and the land,

it only took a glance to discern the mage aura around Fu Zhengqing.

Yet at that time, due to recently ending his reclusion, Yan Fuhai was at a peak of Destiny Retribution, thus did not act immediately.

"Fu Zhengqing, oh Fu Zhengqing, should I commend you for your bravery or your talent?"

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