Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 203 Yan Wu’s Request

Zhao Kaishan’s face was full of disbelief, "This guy is Song Lingxue’s master?"

The key point was that Song Lingxue rejected Master Yan Wu, but instead she chose to become a disciple under Xu Ping’an?

"Is he a fake?"

This...

Tang Qingyu was also full of surprise.

She was aware of Song Lingxue’s situation.

You should know that Song Lingxue is now the most talented Artifact Refiner in the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty.

Yet Song Lingxue claimed Xu Ping’an was her master, how could this not surprise them?

Xu Ping’an at this moment was helpless.

With the commotion caused by Song Lingxue, he feared he would totally become famous in the imperial capital.

Now that Shangguan Lingyu and the others had clearly entered the imperial capital, it probably wouldn’t be long before they started to doubt him.

However, this girl had actually joined the ranks of Intermediate Grade Artifact Refiners, it seems that the artifact refining insights and the Refining Treasure Record he gave her, she had indeed taken them seriously.

While Xu Ping’an was feeling helpless about Song Lingxue’s appearance, Master Yan Wu was also sizing up Xu Ping’an.

Youthful!

That was Yan Wu’s first impression.

No, that’s not right!

He had disguised his appearance, and his true age seemed even younger, probably even younger than Song Lingxue, seemingly not yet 20 years old.

A Superior Grade Spirit Instrument Refiner under 20 years old?

How could that be possible?

Awe and alarm surged in Master Yan Wu’s heart, unable to calm down for a long time.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible, he must be a fake, his token must also be fake," Zhao Kaishan insisted hastily.

Xu Ping’an looked at Zhao Kaishan as if he were looking at an idiot.

Song Lingxue, too, sneered with utter disdain in her eyes.

"The token is real; he is the Superior Grade Artifact Refiner certified by Tianlong County," Master Yan Wu spoke again.

At these words, everyone was shocked.

This guy is really a Superior Grade Artifact Refiner?

Isn’t he too young for that?

Zhao Kaishan’s face was also filled with disbelief.

"Master Yan Wu, are you sure you haven’t made a mistake?" Zhao Kaishan asked anxiously.

As soon as he said this, everyone thought Zhao Kaishan was rather idiotic.

Master Yan Wu’s expression turned even colder.

Zhao Kaishan realized he had misspoken and explained hurriedly, "Master Yan Wu, I did not mean to question you, I meant to suggest that this fraudster might have used some special means."

"Hmph, the Superior Grade Artifact Refiner tokens are personally crafted by the Alliance Hierarch; do you think they could be faked?" Master Yan Wu retorted coldly.

Zhao Kaishan’s face suddenly turned ashen.

The surrounding crowd, hearing these words, was also surprised, with no more doubts in their hearts.

That was a token crafted by an Immortal Instrument Master. Who could imitate it?

"Vice Alliance Hierarch, doesn’t the Refiners Alliance have any regulations about how to handle an Intermediate Grade Artifact Refiner repeatedly insulting a Superior Grade Artifact Refiner?" Finally, Xu Ping’an spoke.

At these words, Zhao Kaishan’s face changed drastically.

The faces of the people around also underwent a dramatic change. Zhao Kaishan was in big trouble now, wasn’t he?

He had hit a snag.

"Naturally, there are rules. According to the rules of the Refiners Alliance, if an Intermediate Grade Artifact Refiner shows disrespect to a Superior Grade Artifact Refiner, the Refiners Alliance has the right to revoke this person’s status as an Artifact Refiner, and they shall no longer enjoy any benefits from the Refining Alliance," Master Yan Wu declared.

Zhao Kaishan’s face turned a deep shade of green.

The crowd around also began to feel sorry for Zhao Kaishan.

Being kicked out of the Refiners Alliance was an enormous punishment.

Firstly, the protection that the Refining Alliance provides for Artifact Refiners is significant, not to mention that Artifact Refiners get half-price discounts on refining materials from the Refiners Alliance.

Of course, most importantly, once kicked out of the Refiners Alliance, no individual or firm will purchase the spiritual instruments you refine anymore.

After all, those who are kicked out of the Refiners Alliance have committed serious mistakes, so everyone is afraid of offending the Refiners Alliance.

For example, an Intermediate Grade Artifact Refiner who offends a Superior Grade Artifact Refiner and is expelled from the Refining Alliance will lead people to avoid the Intermediate Grade Artifact Refiner for fear of offending the Superior Grade Artifact Refiner.

After all, there are many Intermediate Grade Artifact Refiners.

Of course, since Zhao Kaishan had Master Hong Yan behind him, his situation might be a bit better, but still, many would steer clear of Zhao Kaishan to avoid offending Xu Ping’an.

"No, you don’t have the right to kick me out of the Refiners Alliance, my master is the Red Rock Master," Zhao Kaishan said.

"Vice Alliance Hierarch, does the Refiners Alliance have such a rule?" Xu Ping’an asked with a smile.

"No, but after all, Red Rock is a Superior Grade Artifact Refiner, Qin Feng, there’s no need to make enemies for yourself," Yan Wu said.

Xu Ping’an burst into laughter when he heard this.

Make enemies?

A Superior Grade Artifact Refiner, would I be afraid?

"Since that’s the case, then please, Vice Alliance Hierarch, implement such a regulation," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

As these words came out, everyone was surprised.

It was unexpected that Qin Feng would not hesitate to offend Red Rock just to kick Zhao Kaishan out.

This time Zhao Kaishan really hit a wall.

Zhao Kaishan’s face changed dramatically, "Qin Feng, my master is the Red Rock Master, aren’t you afraid of my master’s retaliation?"

"Then I will just wait, now you can get lost," Xu Ping’an said.

Zhao Kaishan, with a reluctant face, still wanted to retort.

But Yan Wu, standing aside, could only helplessly shake his head and then coldly announced, "Zhao Kaishan is guilty of insubordination and disrespect towards a master, his status as an Artifact Refiner is hereby revoked, expelled from the Refiners Alliance, never to be employed again, henceforth forbidden from stepping half a step into the Refiners Alliance."

Zhao Kaishan felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

The people around also sighed one after another. Who did Zhao Kaishan provoke, if not a Superior Grade Artifact Refiner?

But he deserved it!

"Qin Feng, you wait for me, the humiliation today, I will make you pay back double," Zhao Kaishan said with venomous resentment, looking at Xu Ping’an.

After speaking, he directly tore off his badge and slammed the door as he left.

Tang Qingyu, standing aside, could only shake her head helplessly, having no intention whatsoever of explaining for Zhao Kaishan.

In fact, in Tang Qingyu’s eyes, Zhao Kaishan had it coming to him; she was nearly influenced by Zhao Kaishan, which would have affected her knowledge of Xu Ping’an.

So, in Tang Qingyu’s view, Zhao Kaishan was the one who misled her.

Naturally, Xu Ping’an guessed Tang Qingyu’s thoughts, and his heart was filled with derision.

This Tang Qingyu really wasn’t anything good. She probably only saw her own interests; how could such a person have true friends?

"Serves him right, daring to insult my master, being expelled from the alliance is already letting him off easy," Song Lingxue said with a face full of indignation.

Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but feel bittersweet laughter.

"Now that the matter has been resolved, are you planning to refine an artifact?" Yan Wu stepped forward and asked.

What he was most concerned about now was Xu Ping’an’s artifact refinement.

He was very curious whether Xu Ping’an could indeed refine a Superior Grade Spirit Instrument, and to what standard.

"Yes, I need a Heavenly Fire Refining Room to forge a Superior Grade Spirit Instrument for this Miss Tang," Xu Ping’an said.

Tang Qingyu nodded, "Please do me this favor, Master. I will cover all the costs incurred, and in addition, I will pay Master Qin a hundred Superior Grade Spirit Stones as a reward."

A hundred Superior Grade Spirit Stones were certainly no small sum.

Typically, a Superior Grade Artifact Refiner forging a Superior Grade Spirit Instrument getting paid fifty Superior Grade Spirit Stones was sufficient, especially since she was providing the Refining Materials.

Xu Ping’an nodded, the reward Tang Qingyu was offering was indeed not low.

"The Heavenly Fire Refining Room is ready, but I’d like to have Qin friend’s artifact refining be public this time. It would be an educational experience for the younger generation, and many people are skeptical of friend Qin’s refining abilities. This would be a good opportunity to dispel those doubts and benefit friend Qin in building his reputation," Yan Wu said with a smile.

Xu Ping’an slightly smiled, having already guessed Yan Wu’s purpose.

"My public artifact refining would also be very beneficial to the reputation of the Refiners Alliance, wouldn’t it?" Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Yan Wu, upon hearing this, burst into hearty laughter.

He caught the implied meaning in Xu Ping’an’s words.

Xu Ping’an was agreeing, but the alliance had to pay up.

"How about this, henceforth the Heavenly Fire Refining Room will be open for friend Qin’s use at any time he wishes to refine, free of charge. Additionally, I’ll also gift friend Qin a Seventh Rank Monster Core," Yan Wu suggested with a smile.

The crowd around them was shocked.

Such generous terms were astounding.

Xu Ping’an was also somewhat surprised; he had not expected Yan Wu to offer so generously.

Song Lingxue, on the other hand, looked disdainful.

She felt Yan Wu was offering too little; did her master’s public forging only warrant a Seventh Rank Monster Core?

"Fine, then I will make this refining session public, but just this once. I’ll continue to use the Heavenly Fire Refining Room afterward, but those future sessions won’t be public," Xu Ping’an said.

"One time is enough," Yan Wu replied.

Immediately, Yan Wu arranged everything and also notified many promising Artifact Refiners to come.

After all, public refining by a Superior Grade Artifact Refiner was an opportunity not often seen for learning.