Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 294 Battle Ends

Yu Fengcheng’s arrival quickly ended the battle.

Everyone was filled with deep emotions.

However, they were also very curious; how exactly did Xu Ping’an manage to enlist Yu Fengcheng’s help?

Those who had been paying close attention to Xu Ping’an knew that he had never had any contact with the members of the Shangxian Sect.

Even Qin Hanshuang was not aware.

She turned her head to look at the calm Xu Ping’an and suddenly realized she couldn’t see through the man before her at all.

Though they were of the same age, Xu Ping’an felt to her more like a cunning and calculating king.

She had only ever felt this way about one person, her father.

"Yu Fengcheng, are you choosing to oppose our Tiankui Sect and the Noble Consort?" the middle-aged beautiful matron asked with red eyes brimming with intense rage.

She really couldn’t understand why Yu Fengcheng had gotten involved.

"Oppose? Ask that fellow Chi Kui if he dares to oppose me. As for the Noble Consort? She’s merely a consort. If she were the Empress, I might have some reservations," Yu Fengcheng said with a sneer.

To him, the Noble Consort was hardly worth considering.

And the Tiankui Sect was not something he feared at all.

Hearing Yu Fengcheng’s words, the middle-aged beautiful matron also came to a realization.

This man before her was the Sect Master of the Shangxian Sect, with profound resources - not someone their Tiankui Sect could afford to offend.

"Why are you helping Xu Ping’an?" The matron regained some of her composure and asked coldly.

"Hmph, do you think I need to answer you?" Yu Fengcheng sneered, then no longer paid attention to the matron, but instead approached Xu Ping’an.

"Xu my friend, are you satisfied?" Yu Fengcheng asked with a smile.

"Satisfied. Sect Master Yu, rest assured, the matter I promised you will be accomplished," Xu Ping’an said with a light smile.

His tone was neither humble nor overbearing, seemingly without a trace of fear.

The crowd around them was surprised; they had originally guessed Xu Ping’an had joined the Shangxian Sect, which was why Yu Fengcheng had made a move. Now it seemed that was not the case.

The relationship between the two seemed to be based on some agreement.

"Actually, if you chose to join our Shangxian Sect, my intervention could have been free of charge this time, and I assure you that thereafter within the empire’s borders, no one would dare lay a finger on you," Yu Fengcheng said with a smile, admiration apparent on his face.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Sect Master, but I’m used to my freedom and will not join the Shangxian Sect," Xu Ping’an replied with a smile.

"Very well, then I won’t insist, my friend. I have done what needed to be done and hope you will keep your promise," Yu Fengcheng said.

"Certainly," Xu Ping’an affirmed.

Yu Fengcheng nodded and stepped into the air to leave.

The people on the field were still astounded.

This battle had truly been beyond their expectations.

Afar atop a mountain, there stood two silent figures.

"I did not expect the Shangxian Sect to take action; this really surprises me," a stunningly enchanting matron said with a frown.

The gorgeously attractive young woman beside her shook her head, "It seems my master has missed a good opportunity to win him over. It will be extremely difficult to do so in the future."

"This Xu Ping’an himself surprises me too. Killing five Seventh Rank experts, one of whom was Eighth Layer," the matron remarked.

Zhou Mengyue thought for a moment and sighed, then remained silent.

Xu Ping’an was someone who forever created miracles; to think of killing him, these people might indeed be unqualified.

If the Hehuan Sect had made a move, there might have been a chance to mend her relationship with him.

But now, that was impossible.

"Elder, go back and tell the master that I plan to head to the Heavenly Star Wasteland," Zhou Mengyue suddenly said.

"That’s fine. Xu Ping’an is heading to the Heavenly Star Wasteland as well. Perhaps you two can rekindle your past connection. I will return to the sect first and then bring people to support you," the elder thought for a moment and then said.

Zhou Mengyue felt helpless in her heart but did not explain anything.

She was heading to the Heavenly Star Wasteland for herself, not to find Xu Ping’an.

Having been through so much, she had come to understand a principle.

To become powerful, one could only rely on oneself.

So this time, she desired to find her own opportunity.

Xu Ping’an was unaware of Zhou Mengyue’s thoughts, and at that moment, he was looking at the middle-aged beautiful matron — the mother of Luo Tianhe.

"Xu Ping’an, I have lost, but don’t you gloat. My son Luo Fengyun and my husband will surely avenge me. You will have an even more miserable death, haha," the beautiful matron laughed wildly, her laughter filled with desolation.

The next moment, she shattered her own heart with a palm strike.

She knew that Xu Ping’an wouldn’t let her go; rather than dying at his hands, she’d rather end her own life.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was filled with emotion.

With her death, Xu Ping’an and Tiankui Sect, along with the noble consort, had formed an unresolvable enmity.

Xu Ping’an, however, appeared indifferent.

Since enmities were already established, adding one more made no difference to him.

With the mid-aged beautiful woman dead, all enemies had been dealt with.

Onlookers around them also began to leave, going back to report on what they had seen.

After this battle, Xu Ping’an had truly made a name for himself throughout the entire imperial capital.

...

"Are you alright?" Qin Hanshuang came over and asked Xu Ping’an.

"I’m fine; these are just minor injuries. I thank you for your help this time," Xu Ping’an expressed gratefully.

If it hadn’t been for Qin Hanshuang this time, he wouldn’t have been able to achieve such a result, and even Feng Cheng might not have recognized his worth and truly made a move.

"We were just cooperating. I wanted to eliminate the noble consort’s minions, and you indeed helped me achieve that. That’s already enough for me," Qin Hanshuang said.

"Regardless, I owe you a favor, and I will definitely repay it. When I leave the imperial capital this time, the noble consort will certainly vent her anger on you," Xu Ping’an said.

"Don’t worry about that; my father will not let her lay a hand on me," Qin Hanshuang said.

Xu Ping’an nodded; he was certain of this point.

"I’m very curious, how did you convince the master of Shangxian Sect? Can you tell me?" Qin Hanshuang asked.

Xu Ping’an smiled and said, "There’s really not much to it; I just made a few promises, a carrier object, and a promise to forge an immortal artifact for Shangxian Sect in the future. It’s that simple."

Upon hearing this, Qin Hanshuang nodded.

What Xu Ping’an called simple was actually quite a significant promise.

A single carrier object was already enough to tempt many Ninth Rank experts, let alone Xu Ping’an’s promise to forge an immortal artifact for them.

Of course, Xu Ping’an’s promises were for the future, and Feng Cheng was also making an investment in people.

Feng Cheng was motivated to act because Xu Ping’an had managed to kill five Seventh Rankers.

If Xu Ping’an himself had no ability, Feng Cheng would definitely not have made a move.

As long as Xu Ping’an didn’t die, becoming an Immortal Instrument Master was a certainty. As for the carrier object, with Xu Ping’an’s luck, obtaining one from the Heavenly Star Divine Palace was very likely.

This was the real reason why Feng Cheng valued Xu Ping’an.

"Then how did you contact them?" Qin Hanshuang asked curiously.

"I once forged a weapon for Tang Qingyu, and she gave me her messaging talisman," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Qin Hanshuang came to a realization.

That Xu Ping’an forged a weapon for Tang Qingyu was well known throughout the imperial capital.

So it was not surprising that Xu Ping’an was able to contact Feng Cheng.

"Since this battle has ended, I shall take my leave then. I wish you a safe journey," Qin Hanshuang thought for a moment then said.

"Alright," Xu Ping’an nodded and then left without turning back.

Qin Hanshuang watched Xu Ping’an’s retreating figure and fell silent for a long time.

The Silver-armored Dead Soldiers were all silent, only Hong Xuan, the leader, looked at Qin Hanshuang and let out a sigh in the end.

Meanwhile, atop the city walls of North City, a young woman of unsurpassed beauty stood on the battlements.

By her side stood an elderly man in a red robe.

"Master Xu is not only remarkably talented in artifact refining but also astonishingly impressive in combat," Yan Wu remarked in admiration.

He had been observing the battle all along; Xu Ping’an’s every move had surprised him.

"Master Yan Wu, let’s go," said Li Qingyi with a smile on her face. Her hands, drenched in sweat, relaxed, and she seemed much more at ease, though her eyes were filled with firm resolve.

Master Yan Wu smiled, knowing well what the lady was thinking, and said lightly, "Actually, it’s not your fault for not being able to fight alongside him; he’s just too monstrously talented."

Li Qingyi just smiled, didn’t speak, and swiftly swept down from the city wall.

Yan Wu shook his head, somewhat helplessly.

She’s indeed a stubborn young lady.