Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 197 Arrogant Long Shan

As Wu An entered the Fourth Layer, a chill settled in his heart instantly.

This guy is actually here!

It’s over!

Some Sixth Rank Experts might be too lazy to bother with them, but with this guy here, it’s a different story.

Long Shan, young master of the Long Family.

The only son of Long Zhengchu, Commander of the Long Yan Army, he possessed a notable status within the Imperial City.

Such a status could be considered quite lofty in the Imperial City, let alone the entire empire, where the Long Yan Army held a pivotal position.

Hence, as the son of the commander of the Long Yan Army, his status was naturally exalted.

Putting other matters aside, just Long Zhengchu’s Eighth Rank Cultivation was enough to strike fear into many forces.

And Long Shan was an arrogant person, what he hated the most was disrespect from others.

There had been cases where someone, due to their low Cultivation, barged into the Fourth Layer and was directly slain by him.

The victim was the son of a small force’s leader, yet in the end, they didn’t dare utter a single word of complaint.

Seeing Long Shan’s icy and angrily glaring eyes, Wu An felt extremely fearful.

"Sir, shall we leave? That young man over there is calling for Long Shan; he’s the son of the commander of the Long Yan Army, we can’t afford to offend him." Wu An attempted to persuade him once more.

Xu Ping’an did not pay attention to Wu An; instead, he slightly furrowed his brows, for he too felt the murderous intent in Long Shan’s gaze.

A Fourth Rank at the Peak managing to come to this Fourth Layer, while the surrounding Sixth Rank Experts showed no dissatisfaction, even seemed a bit fearful, it was clear the young man had a significant background.

However, he did not expect the other to be the son of the commander of the Long Yan Army.

But Xu Ping’an wasn’t here to pick a fight; his purpose was to make a transaction.

As long as the other party didn’t trouble him, he was too lazy to bother.

Xu Ping’an also noticed the young woman beside Long Shan. She was young, around eighteen years old as well.

But her Cultivation was extremely high, having already reached the Fifth Rank First Layer Realm.

Younger than him, yet possessing Fifth Rank Cultivation, her talent must be exceptionally extraordinary, and her status quite likely not low.

As for the woman’s appearance, she was very beautiful, a rare beauty of superior grade, with both exceptional temperament and figure.

But Xu Ping’an was not interested in any of these.

"Wu An, go call the person in charge here for me; I want to make a transaction," Xu Ping’an said indifferently, then handed a Token to Wu An.

Wu An took the Token, which had the character for "vessel" written on it, very ordinary, seemingly not a Token from any major force.

Wu An thought it was just some Token from elsewhere, not paying much attention to it.

Even if Xu Ping’an held some influence in other places, this was the Imperial City, where no force mattered.

"Sir, why don’t we go down to make the transaction?" Wu An tried to suggest.

"No need, we’ll do it here," Xu Ping’an said indifferently.

Wu An hesitated for a moment but eventually chose to call the person in charge.

On the other side, Long Shan was extremely angry.

He originally thought the other party would just take one look and leave, as he was in a good mood today and didn’t plan on making an issue of it.

But who would have thought the other party actually intended to trade here?

This immediately made it impossible for him to suppress his rage.

"I’ll give you the time of one breath to get lost, or else you won’t live to leave here today," Long Shan angrily shouted at Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an frowned, the other was even more arrogant than he imagined.

"On what grounds are you telling me to get lost? It doesn’t seem like there’s any rule that says we can’t come in, does it?" Xu Ping’an retorted coldly.

"On what grounds?" Long Shan laughed out of extreme anger.

The four nearby Sixth Rank Experts also sneered, another ignorant youngster.

It seems another life was going to be lost today.

But they didn’t have any intention to interfere; after all, they couldn’t afford to offend Long Shan either.

"What grounds? Because this is the Fourth Layer; don’t you know that only those of the Sixth Rank are qualified to come here? You, a mere Third Rank, dare to come here, tired of living?" Long Shan coldly said.

"Aren’t you just a Fourth Rank as well?" Xu Ping’an responded.

Upon hearing this, Long Shan was momentarily stunned.

Was this guy actually comparing himself to him?

What backwater bumpkin is this?

Do you not know your own status?

The four Sixth Rank Experts beside them also shook their heads one after another.

Your father is an Eighth Rank and even commands the entire Long Yan Army. How can you compare with him?

The young girl next to them initially didn’t pay attention, but now she turned her curious gaze towards Xu Ping’an.

Mediocre!

Yes, that’s right, just mediocre.

This was the girl’s first impression of Xu Ping’an.

"You’re asking for death!"

Long Shan was completely infuriated. With a single step, he instantly moved in front of Xu Ping’an.

He threw a punch with astonishing power.

With this punch, a Fourth Rank Seventh Layer would definitely be severely injured.

If it were a Third Rank at their peak, they would undoubtedly die.

Xu Ping’an looked at the forceful punch coming his way and his expression turned cold before he also immediately struck out.

"Boom!"

Long Shan was sent reeling back ten steps.

Xu Ping’an also took several steps back.

Very strong, the Fist Force was very domineering, carrying a very powerful Inner Strength.

However, Xu Ping’an didn’t use any True Yuan for his punch, but simply relied on the power of his Physical Body to block the punch.

"How is this possible?" Long Shan exclaimed in surprise as he looked towards Xu Ping’an.

He had actually been sent flying by the other’s punch, and he hadn’t felt even a sliver of True Yuan fluctuation?

"Eh, that’s kind of interesting. The method of Body Cultivation from ancient times?" The several Sixth Rank Experts also revealed looks of surprise.

Even the young girl, who had lost interest in Xu Ping’an, once again looked towards him in surprise.

Very strong physical strength.

At the very least, the Peak of Fourth Rank Seventh Layer.

To cultivate one’s Physical Body to this extent could definitely be said to be extremely formidable.

"The strength isn’t weak, no wonder you speak so arrogantly. But this level of strength still isn’t enough," Long Shan sneered.

He hadn’t used all his strength just now.

He was a Peak Fourth Rank Ninth Layer Expert and even capable of fighting above his Rank.

Just now he hadn’t used even thirty percent of his strength, but if he were to use his full strength...

He was confident that he could kill this fellow in front of him with one punch.

"You can give it a try!" Xu Ping’an said with a light laugh.

His true strength was not just this; having now broken through to the Cultivation of Fourth Rank Fifth Layer, it was very difficult for anyone below Fifth Rank to be his match.

He was fairly confident in handling Long Shan.

"You’re courting death!" Long Shan was furious.

He hated others talking to him in this tone the most.

Moreover, the way Xu Ping’an spoke reminded him of someone, someone he disliked intensely.

That person also spoke like this, indifferent but laced with pride.

It was bearable for that person to act this way, given his strong strength.

But what right did this fellow in front of him have to speak to him in that tone?

Therefore, Long Shan was about to take action in the next moment.

"Young Master Long, please wait!" Just at that moment, an elder suddenly appeared in front of Long Shan.

A Seventh Rank Expert.

The complexions of the other four Sixth Rank Experts changed upon seeing this elder.

He has actually come out?

Although he was in charge of this Fourth Layer, he almost never managed affairs, leaving them to the subordinates.

But now he had actually shown himself, which surprised the several people.

Long Shan was also startled; what was he doing here?