Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents-Chapter 119 - 14: The Southern Governor Breaks Character! Can’t Keep Up the Act Anymore?

Chapter 119: Chapter 14: The Southern Governor Breaks Character! Can’t Keep Up the Act Anymore?

Still acting?

None of us are idiots, isn’t it obvious you just broke through to the Innate Realm?

"So that’s how it is, the Southern Governor really is gifted like no other."

Of course, knowing in your heart is one thing.

But who here is stupid enough to call you out? Instead, everyone naturally followed Qi Yuanliang’s lead and kept up the act.

"Congratulations to the Southern Governor on breaking through to Innate!"

"As expected of the Southern Governor!"

Your cultivation might be glossed over, but you still haven’t explained how Shi Xing’an’s son died.

No one’s dumb enough to ask so bluntly, though.

In the end, with Qi Yuanliang’s hint, everyone left. As for what just happened, nobody dared talk about it anymore.

Originally, Ye Liuyun was about to leave.

But then Qi Yuanliang suddenly called out to Ye Liuyun.

"Captain Ye, stay!"

"Governor!"

Ye Liuyun didn’t seem surprised; he paused and looked over at Qi Yuanliang.

"How much do you know about Shi Xing’an’s son’s death?"

When Qi Yuanliang said this, his eyes kept scrutinizing Ye Liuyun.

Clearly, Qi Yuanliang suspected Ye Liuyun had something to do with Shi Xing’an’s sudden madness.

"Shi Xing’an’s son?"

But facing Qi Yuanliang’s question, Ye Liuyun just looked innocently confused.

"I have no idea! Yesterday, all I did was cripple his son, I didn’t kill him. If you don’t believe me, Governor, you can ask anyone else."

"..."

Ye Liuyun’s face was perfectly composed.

Even being stared down by Qi Yuanliang, Ye Liuyun kept up the act, not showing a single crack.

You really think you’re the only one who can fake it?

"How could I ever doubt you!"

Qi Yuanliang’s face relaxed and he suddenly smiled.

"What a shame, I really thought Lord Thousand Households Shi was promising. I had nothing to do with his son’s death, what a pity!"

Saying this, Qi Yuanliang even shook his head, playing the part of someone sad for Shi Xing’an.

"But since Shi Xing’an’s gone, that spot as Lord Thousand Households is open again. This time, Captain Ye, you can rest assured. Among all the Embroidered Uniform Guard, you’re the one I value most. That position is yours and yours alone."

And with those final words—

The way Qi Yuanliang looked at Ye Liuyun was downright sincere.

"Thanks a lot, Governor, for thinking so highly of me."

Even in times like this, you keep painting bigger dreams. No wonder you made it to Southern Governor.

After a few quick words, Ye Liuyun turned and left.

As for the smile on Qi Yuanliang’s face, it vanished as soon as Ye Liuyun was truly out of sight.

"Damn bastard!"

Staring at where Shi Xing’an died, Qi Yuanliang’s face was ugly as hell.

All his years of pretending—

Ruined because of that damned bastard. All those years wasted.

"Who the hell is it?"

The first person Qi Yuanliang suspected was Ye Liuyun.

But—does Ye Liuyun know any spells?

Shi Xing’an’s body showed obvious traces of sorcery, likely a mind-altering spell.

But Ye Liuyun shouldn’t be able to use sorcery, right?

This is where keeping a trump card pays off—Qi Yuanliang would never imagine Ye Liuyun is not only a Martial Artist, but also a Mage.

Sure, there are plenty of people out there who dual cultivate martial arts and sorcery.

But!

"No! Absolutely impossible!"

Ye Liuyun’s talent is good, but to have reached Innate Perfection at his age is already miraculous.

No way Ye Liuyun could cultivate such solid martial prowess and also master impressive sorcery?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

How could anyone be that much of a genius?

Qi Yuanliang considers himself a genius, too, so no way someone younger than him could outshine his talent by that much.

So—it must’ve been someone else.

But who, exactly?

Qi Yuanliang even called Shadow over to get answers.

But Shadow could only confirm that Shi Xing’an went to make trouble for Ye Liuyun last night. In the end, nothing came of it.

When Ye Liuyun fought, his inner strength was overwhelming. Shadow couldn’t get close, could only watch—no way to hear what was said. All that’s clear is Shi Xing’an eventually left Ye Liuyun’s mansion.

But as for what happened after Shi Xing’an left—

Shadow had no idea.

After all, Shadow’s orders were to follow Ye Liuyun, not Shi Xing’an.

"Someone must’ve used sorcery to confuse Shi Xing’an right then."

Hearing that—

Qi Yuanliang immediately decided that Shi Xing’an was tampered with after leaving Ye Liuyun’s place.

What a waste.

A whole Postnatal Martial Artist, tricked by sorcery.

If only I hadn’t helped Shi Xing’an climb the ranks back then.

But brooding about it does no good now—Qi Yuanliang could only wonder if some other faction was hiding in the Imperial City, targeting him specifically.

No, not him—but the people behind him, maybe.

Thinking this through—

Qi Yuanliang’s gaze narrowed, and his whole aura grew much colder.

...

Even though everyone avoided talking earlier—

Once outside, their chatter was vicious as ever.

Soon, word spread across the Embroidered Uniform Guard: Southern Governor Qi Yuanliang had become an Innate Martial Artist.

The news reached the Northern Garrison Commander’s Office, too.

"Innate Martial Artist?"

Just having a drink and then—bam—the news drops.

The whole room went silent for a beat.

The Northern Governor isn’t as scheming or deep as Qi Yuanliang, but that doesn’t mean he’s stupid either.

"So you were hiding real deep!"

Remembering the times Qi Yuanliang feigned envy over his strength, the Northern Governor almost wants to go over and smack Qi Yuanliang silly.

Damn it.

Acting jealous on the surface, secretly cursing me all this time!

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