Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 167: Daughter of Yu Immortal Emperor

After Shangguan Lingyu left, Xu Ping’an and his companions finished their meal and drinks in the private room and prepared to leave.

However, at that moment, a waiter came in.

"Esteemed guests, our proprietor has extended an invitation," the waiter said respectfully.

He was somewhat surprised, as it was the first time their proprietor had actively invited guests.

Therefore, he dared not show the slightest neglect towards these three individuals.

"The proprietor of Drunken Immortal Inn?" A trace of surprise flashed in Xu Ping’an’s eyes.

Fu Wen also looked towards Xu Ping’an, as if seeking his opinion.

"Let’s go, since the proprietor has invited us, we might as well take a look," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Fu Wen nodded and said to the waiter: "Lead the way."

"Please follow me," the waiter said respectfully.

They were then led by the waiter to the inn’s back courtyard.

Through winding paths and a tranquil bamboo forest,

Xu Ping’an and his companions finally arrived at a very quiet residence under the guidance of the waiter.

"I can only take you this far. Go in by yourselves, the proprietor is waiting inside," the waiter said.

Xu Ping’an and the others nodded, then made their way towards the residence.

As they approached the residence, Xu Ping’an sensed an extremely powerful formation fluctuating.

"A Seventh Rank formation?" Xu Ping’an revealed a look of surprise.

This modest residence actually had a Seventh Rank formation.

Such a formation could not only isolate True Yuan attacks but also resist the soul power of Seventh Rank Experts.

So if one wanted to investigate the inside of the courtyard, it would require an Eighth Rank Strongman or even a Ninth Rank Expert to possibly probe into it.

"Come in. The door is not locked."

Just then, a pleasant voice came from inside the door.

Xu Ping’an and Fu Wen exchanged glances, and ultimately Xu Ping’an pushed open the courtyard gate.

The inside space was vast, however, the furnishings were much more modest than Xu Ping’an had anticipated.

In the courtyard, there was a pavilion, and at the moment a woman was sitting inside.

The woman was dressed in plain but elegant clothing, not particularly stunning in appearance but exuding an extremely refined and icy beauty.

She had a very strong aura, her mere presence gave Xu Ping’an and the others a formidable sense of pressure.

"Sixth Rank Peak, no, should I say Semi-Step Seventh Rank? Only one last step, the Spiritual Sense has condensed," Xu Ping’an said, surprised.

The woman before them was very strong, stronger than Shangguan Lingyu.

What’s more, she didn’t seem old, looking to be only about twenty-three years in age.

When the woman heard Xu Ping’an’s words, she raised her eyebrows slightly, looking at him with surprise.

"This young master has quite the eye; at just Fourth Rank, to have cultivated the soul to such a late stage of perception is truly astonishing," the woman said as she looked at Xu Ping’an.

"You flatter me, my lady. Compared to you, my soul power can be described as insignificant," Xu Ping’an replied with a smile.

"Is the young master not willing to show his true face?" the woman asked with a smile.

As she spoke, a bizarre and extraordinary blue glint flashed in her eyes.

The pain in both eyes bloomed like two blue flowers.

"Youlan Immortal Pupil?" Xu Ping’an’s face immediately showed a surprised expression.

This was indeed an Ancient Mysterious Pupil.

Although it couldn’t be considered a first-grade special constitution, it was definitely at the pinnacle of second-grade physiques.

And this Youlan Immortal Pupil possessed a powerful ability to see through all illusions, mesmerizing and influencing minds.

It was with the power of this Mysterious Pupil that she had seen through his disguise.

"It seems the young master is quite knowledgeable, even aware of the Youlan Immortal Pupil. Please, come in and have a seat," the woman said with a slight smile, gesturing for Xu Ping’an and his companions to come in.

Xu Ping’an didn’t refuse and reverted to his original appearance.

Then he walked towards the pavilion.

Upon entering the pavilion, Xu Ping’an immediately smelled a faint orchid-like fragrance.

He knew it was emanating from the woman.

The woman was also staring at Xu Ping’an, seemingly sizing him up.

As for Fu Wen and Lei Qianqian, they were ignored by her.

Clearly, her target was not Fu Wen, but Xu Ping’an.

"You’re much younger than I expected, turns out you’re still a little brother," the woman said with a faint smile, her expression graceful.

"You know me?" Xu Ping’an smiled.

"The first-place winner of the Tianlong County major Sect competition, the man who wreaked havoc in Tianlong City, causing chaos in the skies and the earth, how could I not know of you?" the woman smiled faintly, passing a cup of tea to Xu Ping’an.

"I didn’t expect the lady to be so well-informed. If I’m not mistaken, you must be from the Spirit Realm, right?" Xu Ping’an took the tea and sipped. He felt immediately refreshed, his mind clear and invigorated.

The woman smiled softly at his words, "Why do you think I come from the Spirit Realm?"

"Not only do I know that you come from the Spirit Realm, but I also know you are from the Jade Spirit Realm, and furthermore, from the Immortal Emperor Palace of the Jade Spirit Realm." Xu Ping’an smiled.

A sharp light flashed in the woman’s eyes.

Clearly, she hadn’t expected Xu Ping’an to guess her origins.

"I do come from the Jade Spirit Realm, but I am curious, how did you guess my background?" the woman asked.

Fu Wen and Lei Qianqian were also curious.

"Because of this tea, the legendary Mulan Immortal Tea made from its leaves, only the Jade Spirit Realm possesses such divine trees. Also, the Cultivation Technique, the Wood Attribute Cultivation Method you practice, it resembles that of Yu Immortal Emperor’s. If I’m not wrong, you are either his disciple or his daughter." Xu Ping’an smiled.

The woman looked at Xu Ping’an in surprise once more.

"Do you know Yu Immortal Emperor?" the woman asked, puzzled.

This youth before her was only sixteen years old after all.

How could he possibly discern her identity based on the aura of her Cultivation Technique?

That was not something an ordinary person could do.

It had been hundreds of years since Yu Immortal Emperor had last visited the Mortal Realm.

How did this young man know the aura of Yu Immortal Emperor’s Cultivation Technique?

"That’s a secret," Xu Ping’an smiled.

The woman stared at Xu Ping’an, silent, as if trying to see through him.

But to her surprise, she found that Xu Ping’an seemed shrouded in a thick fog.

"I would like to talk to you alone," the woman said, glancing at Fu Wen and Lei Qianqian.

"You two go out and wait for me," Xu Ping’an said to Fu Wen and Lei Qianqian.

The two of them nodded in response.

And then they left the courtyard.

Seeing Fu Wen and the others leave, the woman took a deep breath and said solemnly, "You’re right, I am indeed from the Immortal Emperor Palace of the Jade Spirit Realm. Yu Immortal Emperor is my father, and my name is Yu Xianlan."

Xu Ping’an didn’t say anything but continued to quietly drink his tea.

He knew that what Yu Xianlan really wanted to say was yet to come.

As for Yu Xianlan’s identity, although Xu Ping’an was surprised, it wasn’t too unexpected.

"Aren’t you curious why a daughter of a noble Immortal Emperor would be here working as a tavern keeper?" the woman chuckled.

"I am a bit curious!" Xu Ping’an said.

"Actually, I’m here to look for an item," Yu Xianlan said.

"What item?" Xu Ping’an wondered.

Yu Xianlan looked at Xu Ping’an and slowly uttered four words, "Innate Dao Principle."

"Innate Dao Principle?"

Xu Ping’an was immediately startled, revealing an expression of utter astonishment.