Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 161: Seeing Fu Wen Again

"Ping’an, why didn’t you refute him? You are obviously very powerful,"

Leaving the Nangong Family mansion, Lei Qianqian could no longer hold back her words.

"Refute him for what? It was just a few mocking words; I didn’t lose a piece of flesh," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"But you can’t just let him humiliate you like that," Lei Qianqian still felt extremely indignant.

Xu Ping’an just smiled and did not explain any further.

If the person who had humiliated him earlier had not been his second uncle’s son but someone else, he would have already cleaved him in two with his sword.

So, if there had to be a reason, it ultimately came down to the face of his mother.

Of course, Xu Ping’an also couldn’t be bothered to take issue with Nangong Tianlan.

"Ping’an, you really can keep your cool. If it were me, I would have struck out long ago. But he didn’t let us in, so what should we do now?" Lei Qianqian asked.

"There’s another way. You mentioned earlier that the Commandery Prince’s seventieth birthday banquet is in three days. Is this true?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"It is true. My father had already prepared a birthday gift for the Commandery Prince, but unfortunately..." Lei Qianqian, upon mentioning her father, immediately felt a sense of loss.

"Then that will be easy. We’ll just attend the birthday banquet directly," Xu Ping’an said.

"But all the guests at the birthday banquet need an invitation. My father had one, but unfortunately, he lost it later on," Lei Qianqian replied.

"Don’t worry. I have a way. Follow me," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Lei Qianqian, puzzled, still followed behind Xu Ping’an.

Soon, the two of them arrived in front of another huge mansion.

"Fu Mansion? What are we doing here?" Lei Qianqian was utterly surprised.

"As the three great families of Beishan Prefecture, the Lei Family, Fu Family, and Luo Family will certainly receive invitations. If we can’t get in, perhaps someone from the Fu Family can take us!" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"Do you know someone from the Fu Family, Ping’an?" Lei Qianqian asked in surprise.

"I know one person. He should be helpful," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Lei Qianqian nodded her head.

She then saw Xu Ping’an change his appearance once again, turning into an ordinary-looking young man.

This young man seemed very average, not even one tenth as impressive as Xu Ping’an’s original appearance.

Lei Qianqian was puzzled and didn’t understand why Xu Ping’an needed to change his appearance.

"This is the identity I previously used when in disguise. From now on, my name is Xu Feng, and you are my sister, Xu Qianqian," Xu Ping’an explained with a smile.

Lei Qianqian obediently nodded her head and did not object, finding the situation rather fun instead.

She had been confined to the Lei Family for many years and rarely went out. Few people in Beishan City knew her, so she wasn’t worried about being recognized while incognito.

After changing his appearance, Xu Ping’an headed towards the interior of the Fu Mansion.

"Who are you?" The Fu Mansion guard stopped Xu Ping’an.

"I am Xu Feng, a good friend of your young master, Fu Wen. I wish to see him. Please report my arrival," Xu Ping’an said.

"So it’s Young Master Xu Feng. Please follow me. The young master has instructed that if you come to see him, there’s no need to report; I’ll lead you directly to him," the guard said respectfully after hearing Xu Ping’an’s words.

Lei Qianqian immediately showed a look of surprise.

The guard of the Fu Mansion was so respectful?

Xu Ping’an did not show much surprise.

After all, he was Fu Wen’s mentor and also his lifesaver.

If he was not mistaken, Fu Wen’s cultivation should have already broken through to the Fifth Rank.

Indeed, a body that had been baptized by immortal power would experience a period of rapid strength growth in a short time.

When he had left last time, Fu Wen’s cultivation had already reached the peak of the Fourth Rank. It should not be difficult for him to break through to the Fifth Rank now.

"Lead the way ahead," Xu Ping’an said.

"Yes!" The guard was exceedingly respectful.

Nowadays, their young master is not the person he once was; his words carry great weight within the family.

Even the family head has to show him several degrees of respect, so how could they neglect a matter he personally instructed?

Soon, Xu Ping’an and Lei Qianqian were led by the bodyguards to the Fu Mansion.

Along the way, Xu Ping’an saw many disciples of the Fu Family.

These disciples’ Cultivation levels were not low, having already reached the Second or Third Rank.

It was evident that the Fu Family had a solid foundation and substantial strength.

"Master Xu, the young master is currently in the main hall with the family head and several esteemed guests; it is inconvenient for this one to enter, so please feel free to proceed," the bodyguard said, bowing.

Having said that, he left immediately.

Xu Ping’an nodded and looked toward the main hall in front of him.

It seemed the Fu Family had guests over.

Given this, it would be inappropriate for him to just barge in.

However, just as Xu Ping’an was about to wait outside the hall for a moment, several people came out from the main hall.

The leader was an elder with white hair and beard, and on his left followed a middle-aged man.

On his right was Fu Wen.

"Teacher... Brother Xu, what brings you here?" Fu Wen, seeing Xu Ping’an, instantly brightened up, hurriedly approaching him with joy.

The elder and middle-aged man immediately looked at Xu Ping’an with surprise, their eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny.

"I was passing by and had some matters to discuss with you, so I came over," Xu Ping’an replied.

Fu Wen had not revealed that Xu Ping’an was his master, as it was Xu Ping’an who had ordered it.

After all, if others knew he was his master, they would certainly harbor suspicions.

At this moment, he did not wish to attract too much attention.

"That’s great! I was worried you might have been trapped in Tianlong City; we only heard about the city lockdown after we left Tianlong City," said Fu Wen, brimming with excitement.

Xu Ping’an smiled.

Fortunately, Fu Wen and the others had left early; otherwise, they might still be trapped in Tianlong City at this moment.

"How could Tianlong City contain me?" Xu Ping’an chuckled.

Upon hearing this, Fu Wen immediately smiled knowingly.

Indeed!

How could Tianlong City trap their own master?

When Fu Wen first heard about Xu Ping’an causing a massacre in Tianlong Trading House, he was also thrilled to his core.

After all, how many in this world would dare to do such a thing?

Therefore, even though Fu Wen had now broken through to the Fifth Rank, he still admired Xu Ping’an deep down.

"Fu Wen, who is this?" the middle-aged man stepped forward to ask.

"Father, this is Xu Feng, the man I told you about who solved my constitution issue with an Immortal Pill," Fu Wen promptly said.

"Oh? You are Xu Feng?" The middle-aged man looked at Xu Ping’an with a flash of surprise in his eyes, followed by a hint of gratitude.

The elder beside him, however, slightly knitted his brows, his gaze slightly unfriendly.

Xu Ping’an took in both of their expressions and instantly understood that the middle-aged man was Fu Wen’s father and the head of the Fu Family.

As for the elder, if he was not mistaken, he must be the expert that the Fu Family had invited to attempt to resolve Fu Wen’s constitution issue before.

Xu Ping’an had just sensed the elder’s Cultivation level.

Very strong!

A Sixth Rank Expert, though just having stepped into the Sixth Rank.

But even so, the Sixth Rank was still a Sixth Rank, considered a top-tier presence throughout the entire Beishan Prefecture.