Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 154: Trouble at the Lei Family

The immortal ship pierced through the sky, slicing open the white clouds to form a long trail.

A day quickly passed, and Xu Ping’an and the others also smoothly flew from Tianlong City to Beishan City.

"Is this Beishan Prefecture?" Xu Ping’an looked at the scenery below, a hint of surprise coloring his expression.

The landscape of Beishan Prefecture was completely different from that of Tianlong County.

Beishan Prefecture was a plain with beautiful scenery—a vast expanse as far as the eye could see.

However, the scenery here was indeed beautiful, lush and verdant.

"You’ve never been to Beishan Prefecture?" Shangguan Lingyu asked with a slight frown.

"No!" Xu Ping’an thought for a moment before responding.

He didn’t know if Ma Zhong had ever been here, but he himself certainly hadn’t.

If he said he had been, wouldn’t that make it easier to slip up later on?

He guessed that Shangguan Lingyu definitely didn’t know whether Ma Zhong had been to this place.

Shangguan Lingyu’s brow furrowed slightly, but she didn’t say anything.

Clearly, she was just blaming Chen Wentian for being unreliable, thinking that someone familiar with Beishan City should have been sent instead.

Beishan City was up ahead, with formations and prohibitions above the city walls.

Therefore, they could only land outside the city and then walk in.

After landing outside the city, Shangguan Lingyu put away the immortal ship but still attracted a lot of attention.

"Enter the city!"

Shangguan Lingyu commanded.

Then she took the lead toward the city.

Xu Ping’an and Wu Tianjian followed behind her.

"Kid, think of something. We can’t really let her find the Lei Family, or we’ll be in big trouble," Lei Shi’s voice echoed in Xu Ping’an’s mind.

Lei Shi had been silent all the way.

Obviously, he was afraid of being discovered by Shangguan Lingyu.

"I know, but right now we can only watch and wait," Xu Ping’an said.

"If we get to the Lei Family, I know where the Thunder Brilliance Ring is. If nothing unexpected happens, the Lei Family probably hasn’t found the ring I hid back then," Lei Shi said.

"Hmm, in that case, it might be easier to deal with. Their main goal should indeed be the ring," Xu Ping’an communicated through a mental message.

Lei Shi said no more.

Xu Ping’an, however, looked around.

Beishan City was obviously a bit richer than Tianlong City.

According to what Xu Ping’an knew, there were three major families in Beishan City.

These were the Lei Family, the Wang Family, and the Nangong Family of the Beishan Prefecture City Lord’s Mansion.

Xu Ping’an’s mother came from the Nangong Family, the daughter of the previous head of the Nangong Family.

In a sense, his mother was also a Commandery Princess.

But later, to be with his father, she left the Nangong Family.

Her biggest wish before her disappearance was to have a harmonious relationship with the Nangong Family.

Yet later, his mother vanished all of a sudden.

This time, Xu Ping’an also wanted to try his luck at the Nangong Family to see if he could find any clues about his mother’s disappearance.

Although Xu Ping’an was the Sword Immortal Emperor in his previous life, in this life, he was truly Xu Ping’an.

So, it was impossible for him not to care about his parents in this life.

"Hey, have you heard? Something has happened to the Lei Family."

"I’ve heard. How could I not have heard such big news? That day, the Lei Family opened the seal, shaking the entire Beishan City. Now the whole Lei Family is enveloped in a powerful formation. It is said that someone saw a lot of blood through the formation and heard terrifying roars," a voice said.

"Yes, it’s rumored that there are nine layers under the ground of the Lei Family, and each layer has some terrifying thing sealed within. I’m afraid everyone there might have died," another voice added.

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People all around buzzed with constant discussion.

Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian were both startled.

The Lei Family has emerged?

Almost completely wiped out?

They were too late?

Xu Ping’an was also tremendously shocked.

"Dammit, has the seal in the Underground Abyss been broken? Who did this?" Lei Shi’s furious voice resonated in Xu Ping’an’s mind.

"What’s going on? What’s this Underground Abyss?" Xu Ping’an asked, puzzled.

"My Lei Family has always shouldered an important mission, that is, to suppress the Underground Abyss. This so-called Underground Abyss is a nine-layered subterranean space created by a powerful being in Ancient Times, sealing nine monstrous entities within, with each layer’s entity more terrifying than the last," Lei Shi replied.

"Monstrous entities? How terrifying?" Xu Ping’an asked with a frown.

"The entity in the first layer possesses the strength of Seventh Rank, and I fear the ninth layer’s entity is nearing the Twelfth Rank," Lei Shi said.

"Twelfth Rank?" Xu Ping’an was inwardly staggered.

In this Human Realm, could a seemingly insignificant little family possess such a terrifying power of seal beneath their estate?

If the seal were broken, it wouldn’t just be the end of Beishan City, but potentially Beishan Prefecture and even the entire Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, right?

"However, the seal must not have been completely broken. What broke was only a part of the seal on the first layer, releasing some of the monstrous entities’ soul essence. Moreover, there’s still a seal within the entire Lei Family. As long as the underground seal is reinforced, there’s still a chance to reseal it," Lei Shi said.

"Are there any survivors from the Lei Family?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Prospects are grim. Although the monstrous entities haven’t been fully released, their partial soul essence has triggered the Lei Family’s protective Great Formation. This indicates that at least some of the monstrous entities’ soul essence has escaped, and it’s nearly impossible for the Lei Family’s disciples to resist them," Lei Shi responded with a sigh.

Xu Ping’an’s brows were tightly knitted.

He hadn’t expected the Lei Family to encounter such a situation.

Hopefully, there were still survivors in the Lei Family; at least that would mean their bloodline was preserved.

"Let’s go, let’s take a look at the Lei Family," Shangguan Lingyu hurriedly said.

The next moment, she grabbed a passerby to ask for the Lei Family’s direction, then swiftly soared through the sky towards the Lei Family estate.

Wu Tianjian followed close behind.

Xu Ping’an immediately caught up, but his current cultivation was only at the "Third Rank".

Therefore, he could only trail behind them.

By the time Xu Ping’an arrived in front of the Lei Family estate, Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian had long been there.

They stood outside the estate’s formation, with heavy expressions on their brows.

"Saintess, what’s wrong?" Xu Ping’an asked.

Shangguan Lingyu gave Xu Ping’an a cold glance and said, "There is a heavy presence of evil demonic qi and the stench of blood inside; it seems many have died."

"Many have died? Could it be that the entire Lei Family is extinguished?" Xu Ping’an feigned surprise.

"It’s very possible. There must be something terribly formidable suppressed underground by the Lei Family. Amidst these evil demonic energies, there is a powerful soul force. That must be the monstrous entities’ soul essence, which means their strength is at least Seventh Rank," Shangguan Lingyu explained.

"Seventh Rank? Shouldn’t we leave quickly then?" Xu Ping’an showed a look of shock and horror.

Upon seeing Xu Ping’an’s expression, both Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian displayed looks of disdain.

Of course, Xu Ping’an’s look of horror was feigned.

If he didn’t show horror, it would have been strange for Ma Zhong.

Now wasn’t the time for him to reveal his true identity.

"Leave? To where? Let’s go in and have a look. If all the members of the Lei Family are dead, the ring is likely to be inside as well," Shangguan Lingyu said.

"Can I not go in?" Xu Ping’an asked.

However, Shangguan Lingyu snorted coldly and with a wave of her hand, a force struck Xu Ping’an’s back.

The next moment, Xu Ping’an was sent flying into the formation.