Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 192: The Powerful Elder

"Auntie, you’re going with me?" Xu Ping’an said in surprise.

He had not expected Nangong Tianyin to actually accompany him.

"Yes, I’m planning to go to the Imperial Capital to meet some people. The Crown Prince’s recent attack against us failed, and although it will be a long time before he takes action again, he will not give up. I intend to represent our residence and forge some connections," Nangong Tianyin explained.

Xu Ping’an nodded.

Although he was not very clear about why the Crown Prince targeted Beishan Prefecture, he knew the Crown Prince wouldn’t give up so easily after this failure.

"That’s good, I can then have a proper chat with Auntie," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Upon hearing these words, Nangong Tianyin showed a gentle smile.

In the eyes of others, Nangong Tianyin had always been an extremely iron-blooded soldier.

So to many people, Nangong Tianyin was someone who never smiled.

Even towards her nephew, Nangong Tianlan, she had never shown the slightest hint of a smile.

Amidst the crowd, Nangong Tianlan was filled with jealousy.

His own aunt had never smiled at him before, and this Xu Ping’an had even received the inheritance position.

He had slain Fifth Rank experts and trapped Sixth Rank experts.

He had even mocked him before; would he hold a grudge?

"Apologize!"

And just then, Nangong Tianwu gave him a kick in the butt.

Nangong Tianlan walked out reluctantly.

All eyes, including Xu Ping’an’s, were on Nangong Tianlan.

"Ping’an came to the Prince’s Mansion before and was driven away by this kid. Boy, hurry up and apologize to Ping’an," Nangong Tianwu scolded.

Nangong Tianlan shuddered instantaneously; he was very wary of his own father.

If he adamantly refused to apologize, he feared his father might kill him.

Looking at Nangong Shuize and Nangong Tianwen, they seemed to have no intention of intervening.

Nangong Tianlan was utterly despondent.

"I’m sorry, Brother Ping’an, I didn’t mean to target you," Nangong Tianlan said with a look of reluctance.

"You wretch, speak properly," Nangong Tianwu hit Nangong Tianlan again, more violently this time.

Nangong Tianlan winced in pain, nearly on the verge of tears.

He felt incredibly frustrated in his heart; was he even his own father’s flesh and blood?

"Forget it, Uncle, he didn’t do it on purpose. Besides, I wasn’t really hurt," Xu Ping’an said with a laugh.

Seeing Nangong Tianlan with a depressed face, he couldn’t be bothered to hold a grudge.

In his eyes, Nangong Tianlan was just a worthless kid.

"You should thank Ping’an. If you were half as capable as Ping’an, I wouldn’t have to beat you," Nangong Tianwu said resentfully, as he gave Nangong Tianlan another hard hit.

The latter was so depressed he was almost crying.

Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but smile wryly.

"You worthless fellow, you’re confined to three years of house arrest, and you’re not allowed to step outside the City Lord’s Mansion even for a semi-step. If you dare to step out even half a step, I will break your legs," Nangong Bo said coldly.

The moment these words were spoken,

Nangong Tianlan was utterly desperate.

Not allowed out for three years?

He might as well be dead.

But he dared not defy his grandfather’s command in the slightest.

Because defiance could indeed lead to death, even if he was his grandson.

Seeing Nangong Tianlan’s expression, Xu Ping’an also found it amusing.

But this may not necessarily be a bad thing, given Nangong Tianlan’s troublemaking nature, who knows what kind of trouble he might stir up once he’s out.

Of course, even after three years, he might not change at all.

"Ping’an, since you’ve decided to go, I won’t stop you. I know you have great talent and may achieve much in the future, but I still hope you keep your feet on the ground," Nangong Bo said to Xu Ping’an.

"Thank you for the guidance, Grandpa," Xu Ping’an replied indifferently.

Nangong Bo nodded, not arrogant or rushed; a good seedling indeed.

If he could keep growing like this, he could certainly achieve great things.

"Since you’ve called me Grandpa, naturally I can’t let you go empty-handed. This is a Seventh Rank Divine Pill I came across by chance. Take it," Nangong Bo said.

"A Seventh Rank Divine Pill?" Xu Ping’an was surprised.

This was a good thing, many a Sixth Rank Expert relied on it to break through to Seventh Rank.

It could enhance Soul Power, greatly accelerating the improvement of one’s soul.

"Grandpa, let’s not. You’re at the peak of Sixth Rank right now, there might be times when you really need it," Xu Ping’an said.

However, Nangong Bo shook his head.

"I actually obtained two of them, and I’ve already taken one. Taking another wouldn’t be of much use to me. I originally wanted to save it for your eldest uncle, but since he hasn’t broken through to Sixth Rank yet, it would be wasted on him. So it’s better given to you," Nangong Bo explained.

"But..." Xu Ping’an still hesitated.

"No buts, Ping’an, if your father says take it, then take it. A genius like you needs such things," Nangong Shuize intervened.

Hearing this, Xu Ping’an fell silent for a moment before nodding, "In that case, thank you Grandpa, thank you Uncle," he said.

Indeed, he needed this thing.

With it, his Soul Power could see a significant increase, which would be a great help to him later on.

With this Divine Pill, Xu Ping’an could better face the challenges of the imperial capital’s grand competition.

"Alright, now that everything has been said, let’s set off," Nangong Tianyin said, leading two Fiery Cloud Horses out of nowhere. These were Third Rank Demon Beasts, incredibly fast runners. Though not as swift as a fairy’s ship, they were still precious for traveling quickly.

With the Fiery Cloud Horses, a journey that would normally take fifteen days might only require six.

Now Xu Ping’an’s only worry was Shangguan Lingyu.

This guy was surely waiting for him outside the city.

But he had already made arrangements with Yu Xianlan, who would intervene once more, holding off both Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian.

With this in place, Xu Ping’an could leave with peace of mind.

"Let’s go!"

Soon, Xu Ping’an and Nangong Tianyin mounted the Fiery Cloud Horses and raced out of the city.

At the same time they left, Yu Xianlan made her move, dividing herself into two, sending a clone to confront both Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian.

The two of them were immediately stopped in their tracks.

Shangguan Lingyu, blocked from pursuit, watched Xu Ping’an escape into the distance, raging with anger.

But Yu Xianlan was strong; even as a disciple of the Immortal Emperor, it wasn’t easy to resolve the fight quickly.

Yu Xianlan had no intention of fighting to the death, her goal was simply to keep Shangguan Lingyu at bay.

She managed to hold them off for a whole day before letting them go.

In one day, with the speed of the Fiery Cloud Horses, they were long gone without a trace.

Now without a fairy ship, both Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian found it incredibly difficult to chase after them.

Still, Shangguan Lingyu and Wu Tianjian continued the pursuit.

Yu Xianlan looked in the direction of Xu Ping’an’s departure with a hint of a smile on her face.

"Miss, can he really find the Innate Dao Principle?" An old figure emerged.

The elder was powerful, causing the surrounding space to constantly compress around him.

And this compressive force could crush Xu Ping’an into a pulp in an instant.

"Perhaps," Yu Xianlan murmured.