Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 166 Suspected

"Sacrificial Immortal Body? Actually releasing a portion of the suppressed immortal power," Shangguan Lingyu looked at Fu Wen with a surprised expression on her face.

Generally, without the help of an extraordinary powerhouse, it is utterly impossible to control the immortal power within a Sacrificial Immortal Body.

If the immortal power goes berserk, one would end up with a fate of body explosion and death.

Therefore, when a Sacrificial Immortal Body appears, they almost always have only one outcome: to be refined into a puppet.

Only a very few lucky ones could receive the assistance of a powerhouse, sealing the immortal power within their bodies and then gradually release and utilize it bit by bit.

It was obvious that the immortal power inside Fu Wen had been guided out, and then sealed.

This was enough to demonstrate that there was an extremely formidable being behind Fu Wen.

"To be able to seal the power of a Sacrificial Immortal Body, the person must be at least at the Tenth Rank or even above Eleventh Rank. Such a level of existence, I’m afraid, is only found in the Spirit Realm," Wu Tianjian replied.

Shangguan Lingyu nodded.

She couldn’t help but have a higher regard for the Fu Wen before her.

"Let’s go, take a look!" Shangguan Lingyu led Wu Tianjian over.

By then, Nangong Tianlan had already been scared into turning tail and running.

With Li Hua and Luo Yan killed, he had no doubt that the other party truly dared to kill him.

"Eh, why have they come here?" Xu Ping’an was taken aback.

He hadn’t expected Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian to actually come over.

Fortunately, he had changed his appearance in time, so they didn’t recognize his identity.

"Who are you?" Fu Wen asked with confusion upon seeing Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian.

"We come from the Spirit Realm. Brother, we see that you are a Sacrificial Immortal Body yet your immortal power is sealed. May I ask which power you hail from?" Wu Tianjian stepped forward to ask.

"The Spirit Realm?" Fu Wen subconsciously glanced at Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an feigned a surprised look.

Seeing this, Fu Wen understood Xu Ping’an’s intention; it seemed his master sought to avoid these two individuals.

"I am a scion of the Fu Family from Beishan City. As for the matter of the Sacrificial Immortal Body, it was fortunate that I encountered an immortal who took me as a disciple, hence resolving the issue with my physique," Fu Wen replied indifferently.

"Oh? May we know who this immortal is?" Wu Tianjian hastily inquired.

Shangguan Lingyu also showed a hint of curiosity.

After all, those capable of resolving the problem of the Sacrificial Immortal Body in the Spirit Realm are quite rare.

"My master has ordered not to reveal any information about him," Fu Wen responded.

"Then where is your master now?" Wu Tianjian asked.

"My master travels the world, his whereabouts are unpredictable, and I do not know where my master is," Fu Wen said.

"I see, that is somewhat regrettable," Wu Tianjian remarked.

Xu Ping’an silently chuckled to himself.

You probably can’t imagine that the master Fu Wen is speaking of is the very Xu Ping’an you seek.

And he was sitting right before you, yet you are unable to recognize him.

"Who are these two?" Shangguan Lingyu then turned to look at Xu Ping’an and Lei Qianqian, particularly when her gaze fell upon Xu Ping’an, there was a hint of confusion in her eyes.

For some reason, this young man before her felt familiar.

Yet she was certain she had never met this young man before.

"I am Situ Feng, the Chief Disciple of the Li Huo Sect from Tianlong County; this is my sister, Situ Qianqian," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Lei Qianqian felt annoyed inside—she had changed her name again?

Still, she kept a smiling facade on her face.

"Tianlong County, you also come from Tianlong County?" Shangguan Lingyu’s brows furrowed slightly.

She was particularly sensitive to mentions of Tianlong County now.

At the mention of Tianlong County, she thought of Xu Ping’an.

"Yes, the Li Huo Sect has always been the top Sect of Tianlong County. Do the two of you have any questions?" Xu Ping’an asked with a smile.

"If you are from Tianlong County, why do you appear here?" Shangguan Lingyu pressed.

"I naturally came to participate in the Immortal Dynasty trials in the imperial capital beforehand. Passing by this place, I happened to make the acquaintance of Brother Fu and came over for a few drinks. Is there anything improper in the eyes of the two lords?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Saintess, are you suspecting that he is Xu Ping’an? That’s unlikely, right?" Wu Tianjian also noticed Shangguan Lingyu’s suspicion and asked.

"We must be cautious," said Shangguan Lingyu.

"Are the two lords looking for Xu Ping’an?" Xu Ping’an spoke up.

"Yes, do you know Xu Ping’an?" Wu Tianjian looked at ’Situ Feng’ and asked.

"I certainly do. Last month, during the competition between the four major Sects of Tianlong County, I fought Xu Ping’an and unfortunately lost to him, so naturally, I know him," Xu Ping’an replied.

Wu Tianjian nodded his head.

They had also heard about the trials of the four major Sects, so it made sense for Situ Feng to know Xu Ping’an.

"What Attribute are you? Use your True Yuan and show us," Shangguan Lingyu suddenly turned to Xu Ping’an and said.

"What does the lord intend to do? You’re not suspecting Brother Situ, are you?" Fu Wen immediately sensed something was amiss and spoke up.

Xu Ping’an’s expression also became grave.

"Indeed, we are suspicious. Since you are from Li Huo Sect, you should be of the Fire Attribute, right? As long as you demonstrate your Fire Attribute True Elemental, we will have no more suspicions," Wu Tianjian stated bluntly.

"I am indeed of the Fire Attribute, but isn’t this a bit improper, the two lords?" Xu Ping’an responded gravely.

"There is nothing improper. If you don’t show us, then I will have no choice but to force you to take action," Shangguan Lingyu said with a determined look in her eyes.

She has never failed to do something she set her mind to.

Having said that, she even made a posture as if ready to take action.

Fu Wen at the side immediately frowned slightly, ready to intervene at any moment.

Wu Tianjian originally had no suspicions, but seeing ’Situ Feng’ unwilling to comply, he also began to harbor doubts.

Could it be that this young man in front of him is really Xu Ping’an in disguise?

Seeing Shangguan Lingyu’s tense and combative demeanor, Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Since the two lords wish to see, then I will let you see clearly. It’s just that I truly do not understand why you would mistake me for Xu Ping’an," Situ Feng said with a smile.

As he said this, a wildly intense clump of Fire Attribute True Elemental surged forth from his hands.

This clump of Fire Attribute True Elemental instantly transformed into a roaring flame, gathering into a fireball in the palm of his hand.

Upon seeing this, Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian were both stunned.

"It’s not him? Could I really have been mistaken?" Shangguan Lingyu murmured to herself, her eyes flashing with a hint of confusion.

The previous familiar sensation was indeed very much like that of Xu Ping’an, especially the look in the other person’s eyes, which bore a resemblance.

But True Yuan does not lie.

Xu Ping’an is of the Golden Thunder Attribute; it is impossible for him to produce Fire Attribute True Elemental.

"Since you are not Xu Ping’an, then we shall not disturb you any further," Wu Tianjian said.

The next moment, he and Shangguan Lingyu turned and left the private room with the ’Zi’ character inscription.

Xu Ping’an watched Shangguan Lingyu leave and he internally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Master, how did you manage that?" Fu Wen asked in confusion.

Lei Qianqian also looked at Xu Ping’an with a puzzled expression.

It was clear that both of them were incredibly curious.

Xu Ping’an merely smiled and said, "It’s actually nothing much, I just took a Fire Spirit Pill, that’s all."

Upon hearing this, the two of them suddenly realized.

Yet, they were also astonished. Xu Ping’an, being of the Golden Thunder Attribute, had managed to take a Fire Spirit Pill, which was beyond comprehension.

One should know that conflicting Attributes can cause the True Yuan within the body to become turbulent, possibly leading to a violent death.

Xu Ping’an remained silent with a smile.

His Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Technique could absorb any power. What was a mere Fire Attribute spiritual qi to him?