Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 162 The Elder’s Covetousness

"I have met the head of the Fu Family, and yes, I am Xu Feng," Xu Ping’an responded to the head of the Fu Family.

"Very good, it was thanks to your help this time that Wen’er could be so thoroughly transformed," the head of the Fu Family, Fu Changxing, said excitedly.

Now, Fu Wen has mastered immortal power, and his cultivation has soared, reaching the Fifth Rank.

Of course, the Fu Family no longer wished to turn him into a puppet.

After all, if Fu Wen were to grow up, his value would certainly be much greater than that of a puppet’s function.

"Senior flatters me. It was just a coincidence that I happened to come upon some opportunities, and since I myself could not consume the Immortal Pill, I gave it to Fu Wen," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"Excellent, excellent. Since you’ve saved Wen’er’s life, you are our Fu Family’s life-saving benefactor. Come, let me introduce you. This is Master He Lao from the capital. He is extremely skilled in the art of puppetry and holds the title of Puppet Immortal," the head of the Fu Family introduced to Xu Ping’an.

"I have met He Lao!" Xu Ping’an greeted the elder.

As he had guessed, this elder was the master the Fu Family had invited, wanting to refine a puppet for Fu Wen.

Now that the Fu Family had abandoned the refinement, this master had made the trip in vain.

"Master Fu is too kind. The title of Puppet Immortal is just an exaggerated moniker given by others; I really don’t deserve such a title," the elder known as He Lao said with a chuckle.

"He Lao is being modest. Who doesn’t know that you are the number one person in the puppetry arts in the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty?" Fu Changxing said with a laugh.

The old man chuckled, without objecting, and a trace of pride appeared on his face.

Xu Ping’an was not surprised by this.

After all, the way of puppetry is not too well understood in the Immortal Realm.

The puppetry path is considered a unique branch of Artifact Refining.

The reason it’s a branch is that puppetry is divided into two types: one is like the giant serpent puppet that Xu Ping’an and his group had researched, which falls under the category of object-based puppets.

The other type is human or beast puppets, which require living humans or live Demon Beasts as materials for refinement.

This kind of puppet refinement is against the natural order and extremely cruel.

Obviously, this elder should belong to the latter category.

However, it’s better not to provoke a Sixth Rank Puppet Master.

After all, such beings have exceptionally terrifying combat power.

"Indeed, your mother is a superior-grade material for puppet refinement, but it’s also a good thing that Master Fu has given up, so you won’t have to bear the pain of losing a son," the elder said with a smile.

"Having made He Lao come all this way for nothing, but don’t worry, our Fu Family will definitely pay you a generous compensation," Fu Changxing hurriedly said.

"If that’s the case, I thank Master Fu," He Lao said with a smile.

"He Lao is too polite; it’s only right," Fu Changxing replied with a laugh.

"I see that this young friend has vigorous Qi-Blood and a remarkable air about him. Have you been practicing any Body Refinement Technique?" He Lao turned his head to ask Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an was slightly stunned, feeling a bad premonition inside.

Still, he replied, "Yes, I have been practicing Body Refinement."

Upon hearing this, the elder immediately showed a smile, "Body Refinement is good, ah. A strong physique is the foundation of cultivation."

Xu Ping’an nodded lightly.

But his mind was on high alert.

Others might not know, but he was very clear.

To refine higher-level puppets, the physique was the primary requirement.

Could this old man be thinking of refining him into a puppet?

"Well, I’m tired too, so I’ll leave you, Master Fu, to chat. I’ll not disturb you anymore and go back to my room to rest," the elder said with a laugh.

As he was leaving, he gave Xu Ping’an a look, his eyes carrying a hint of something unusual.

Xu Ping’an was even more certain.

This elder had set his sights on him.

Being the target of a Puppet Master like this was not a good thing at all.

"Xu Ping’an, I’m afraid you need to be careful now," said the Fu Family patriarch to Xu Ping’an after the old man had walked away.

"What do you mean, Patriarch Fu?" Xu Ping’an countered.

"You saved Wen’er’s life, and I naturally can’t stand by and watch you march to your death. I’m afraid you’ve caught that old ghost’s attention," Fu Changxing said gravely.

Obviously, as the head of the Fu Family, his perception was quite exceptional.

He had also discerned the old man’s intentions towards Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an himself was somewhat surprised; he hadn’t expected Fu Changxing to share this information with him.

In fact, it would have been most advantageous for them to say nothing at all.

Because the old man, He, might not truly have given up on targeting Wen’er, so choosing Xu Ping’an could potentially divert the old man’s focus.

Yet the Fu Family still chose to tell Xu Ping’an, showing that they were indeed honorable and loyal.

This also increased Xu Ping’an’s favorable impression of Fu Changxing.

"Brother Xu, you better leave quickly. If he really sets his sights on you, it could be very troublesome," urged Fu Wen, stepping forward.

Xu Ping’an smiled.

While that Elder He was indeed a bit of a nuisance, he was not yet someone Xu Ping’an feared.

If the other party truly intended to make a move against him, he wouldn’t mind teaching him a profound lesson.

After all, if he could outwit Shangguan Lingyu, why would he fear a newcomer to the Sixth Rank?

Dreaming of turning him into a puppet, someone of the Sixth Rank was far from sufficient.

"Thank you for your kindness, Patriarch Fu, but I do not plan to leave. I came here actually to seek your assistance," said Xu Ping’an with a smile.

"You need only ask, Xu Nephew," replied Fu Changxing.

"It’s not a big deal, actually. In three days time, it will be the Commandery Prince’s seventieth birthday, and I wish to meet with him. So I was hoping you could bring us along while you pay your respects," said Xu Ping’an.

"That’s a small matter, of course there’s no problem. But are you really not considering leaving? Just in case..." Fu Changxing looked towards Xu Ping’an.

"Don’t worry, Patriarch Fu, since I have the courage to stay, naturally I have a way to handle the situation," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Seeing this, Fu Changxing said no more.

After giving a few instructions to Fu Wen, he left.

Once his father had departed, Fu Wen immediately knelt on one knee, "I pay respects to Master!"

This sudden declaration, coming from someone who had been standing behind Xu Ping’an all along, astonished Lei Qianqian.

Master?

Ping’an Brother is Fu Wen’s master?

She had heard that Fu Wen had already reached the Fifth Rank Cultivation.

The master of a Fifth Rank cultivator?

Was Ping’an Brother so formidable?

"Stand up, no need for such formalities, lest you are seen by others," Xu Ping’an said indifferently.

"Yes, Master!" Fu Wen replied respectfully, and then he rose to his feet and looked towards Lei Qianqian behind Xu Ping’an.

"Her name is Lei Qianqian, from the Lei Family. However, her current identity is Xu Qianqian, my sister," Xu Ping’an said, not hiding the truth.

"There are survivors from the Lei Family?" Fu Wen had obviously heard about the situation with the Lei Family.

"Indeed, only she is left from the Lei Family," Xu Ping’an affirmed.

Understanding the situation, Fu Wen swiftly grasped what was implied.

"Master, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? Come, let’s go have a meal and chat while we eat," suggested Fu Wen to Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an did not refuse.

He wasn’t hungry, but Lei Qianqian, standing behind him, had had her stomach grumbling for a while now.