Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents-Chapter 266 - 63: The Old Emperor’s Changing Mentality! Heading to Purgatory to Scavenge for Talents_3
"Once I regain control of imperial power, such talents can certainly be put to good use!"
Who wouldn’t want to have a few more talented individuals under their command?
"Uh!"
Wei Hongfang was momentarily at a loss for words.
Evidently, he hadn’t thought of this.
The plan was originally to give Ye Liuyun a good lesson once his master returned from seclusion.
But who would have thought that the current situation seems to have a tendency of recruiting Ye Liuyun? If he’s successfully recruited, then wouldn’t there be no opportunity to deal with Ye Liuyun in the future?
"But, Ye Liuyun seems to have a very good relationship with the master’s daughter!"
Wei Hongfang dared not speak too bluntly and could only cautiously remind twice.
"So what?"
However, the old emperor, upon hearing these words, waved his hand dismissively, appearing even more indifferent.
"People strive for the higher ground, just as water flows downward. Whatever Yan Shuzhu can offer him, I can offer the same. Within the realm of Great Qian, if I want something done, nobody can stop me!"
His words, filled with dominating aura, made the words that Wei Hongfang originally wanted to speak get stuck in his throat, unable to express even half a word.
Wei Hongfang was well aware.
His master had already spoken to this extent.
If he were to continue insisting on anything.
It would certainly be somewhat inappropriate.
Thinking along these lines.
Wei Hongfang resolutely agreed.
"As long as it’s something master wants to achieve, this old servant will risk life and limb to assist him!"
"Hmm!"
The old emperor was quite satisfied with this old hound, Wei Hongfang.
He nodded slightly.
Then, he gestured for Wei Hongfang to leave.
Presently, it was a crucial moment for the breakthrough, and the old emperor occasionally paused to rest before immediately returning to his cultivation practice.
Though the days of cultivation were indeed dull.
In the old emperor’s view, it was all worth it, for once he broke through to the Land Immortal realm, everything would be justified.
"This old servant takes his leave!"
...
After leaving the palace that day.
Ye Liuyun did not rush to gather manpower to search for those individuals.
Instead, he went directly to Purgatory.
"Lord Ye!"
The few jailers guarding Purgatory all knew Ye Liuyun, so upon seeing his arrival, they were extremely surprised.
"Is it just you all?"
Seeing only a few jailers remaining, Ye Liuyun raised an eyebrow slightly but wasn’t too surprised.
Since that group managed to escape from Purgatory.
It’s only natural for some jailers to be injured or even killed during the process, isn’t it?
"Uh!"
Upon hearing Ye Liuyun’s words.
The expressions of the few jailers became somewhat awkward.
Purgatory hadn’t seen any accidents in so many years, yet an incident occurred under their watch; though the emperor hadn’t held them accountable yet, once he does, none of them would escape, right?
There were indeed Grandmasters guarding Purgatory.
But evidently, the situation at that time was too sudden.
Although that Grandmaster intervened upon discovering the incident, he clearly did not manage to prevent it, and he ended up injured, now recuperating.
"Did Lord Ye bring an imperial order?"
Realizing something, the jailers looked at Ye Liuyun with eyes filled with fear.
Evidently.
They all assumed Ye Liuyun had come bearing an imperial order to punish them for failing in their duty of guarding Purgatory.
"Relax!"
Facing their worried and tense eyes.
Ye Liuyun suddenly smiled.
Knowing full well what these people were concerned about.
"His Majesty simply ordered me to recapture those criminals, and did not mention penalizing you, so no need to worry!"
Such words.
Indeed brought relief to the originally anxious jailers, all appearing to exhale a breath of relief.
"But!"
Ye Liuyun hadn’t finished speaking.
"Just upon returning from Xihe, I heard that it’s not just the City Defense Army, but even the two Marquises, Wanshun and Ning’an, were killed. Now everyone’s attention is on those criminals, leaving no time to attend to Purgatory."
"But it’s likely, once those people are captured, that it will be time to settle scores afterward."
"After all, no matter how you see it, these people escaped from Purgatory."
Currently, Purgatory hasn’t been penalized.
On one hand, indeed as Ye Liuyun said, everyone is solely focused on capturing those criminals, without considering the situation in Purgatory yet.
On the other hand.
Due to the incident, Purgatory suffered significant losses.
Initially, there were a dozen or twenty jailers, but now only three or four remain, even the Grandmaster stationed there was injured and is temporarily recuperating.
If, at this critical junction, those in Purgatory were severely punished.
By then, perhaps there wouldn’t even be people left to guard Purgatory.
Not just one Grandmaster is confined in Purgatory, and now one has already escaped, creating immense trouble; if more were to escape, all those ministers and officials probably wouldn’t be able to sleep well.
"This..."
Ever since the incident erupted.
The jailers in Purgatory have been anxious, fearing punishment, but after many days without any action, they thought the matter had been overlooked.
But now, with what Ye Liuyun said.
The residual hope in their hearts immediately vanished.
At this moment, preserving one’s life is what matters most.
Observing their rapidly changing expressions, as they realized something.
Ye Liuyun’s lips slightly curled into a smile, intentionally adopting a posture and said.
"I came this time also considering our prior interactions, as our relationship isn’t bad, and if you lose your heads due to punishment, I would indeed be a bit saddened!"
"Yes, yes!"
The previously anxious jailers.
Upon hearing Ye Liuyun’s words, clung to him as if they had found a savior, eagerly looking up!
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