Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 318 Terrifying Trap

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"I really have no more tricks up my sleeve," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

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However, it seemed as if no one around him heard.

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Seeing this, Xu Ping’an felt helpless.

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Yet, he did indeed have one more trick to play—the lady in the painting had agreed to three chances to intervene, and none had been used.

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Furthermore, he had many methods himself, and dealing with these people would be no problem at all.

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As long as no Eighth Rank shows up, there are few people who can threaten him now.

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However, since these people were not willing to make a move, it would be unwise to persist doggedly, as it could unite them against him.

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"Brothers of Shaoyang Heaven, Zhao Qiming is now on his own and seriously injured. This is an excellent opportunity for your revenge," Xu Ping’an promptly stated.

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At these words, Xie Fengyun immediately looked towards Zhao Qiming.

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Xu Ping’an might be out of reach, but killing Zhao Qiming was indeed a great opportunity.

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"Damn it, Xu Ping’an, just you wait. I won’t rest until I have your head," Zhao Qiming roared furiously, and with that, he swiftly flew toward the valley’s exit.

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Xie Fengyun hesitated for a moment, but eventually did not pursue.

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Putting aside whether Zhao Qiming still had powerful protective treasures on him, even if he didn’t, there was an Eighth Rank Strongman outside.

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Zhao Qiming was definitely not easy to kill.

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Therefore, after some thought, Xie Fengyun chose not to chase after him.

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Xu Ping’an let out a chuckle at this scene.

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As he had expected, Shaoyang Heaven was not that eager to target Yuheng Heaven.

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Otherwise, they would have clashed at first sight. Why wait until now?

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Getting Zhao Qiming to flee was already a favorable outcome.

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However, had Zhao Qiming insisted on staying, perhaps Xie Fengyun would have really made a move.

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"Gentlemen, there are two more halls to explore. Please, feel free to proceed," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

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After speaking, he walked toward one of the main halls.

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Li Xuanqing and the others did not hesitate and followed him right away.

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Shaoyang Heaven and the Third Prince took a moment but eventually followed as well.

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"Young master, shall we go too? If we’re late, they’ll have taken all the treasures inside," one of the bodyguards immediately said.

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"Idiot, isn’t there another hall? With so many of them heading to one hall, even if there are treasures, it’s likely they’ll come to blows over them. We’re better off going to the other hall—won’t all the treasures there be ours?" Xue Hu scolded, unable to restrain his annoyance.

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"The young master is truly smart," the bodyguard immediately praised.

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Shaking his head in resignation, Xue Hu walked toward the other main hall.

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The people he had brought with him this time were too foolish. Next time, he would bring a different lot.

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At this moment, Xu Ping’an and the others had already entered another main hall.

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This was a principal hall, presumably the personal chamber of the owner of the cave dwelling.

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As soon as they entered the hall, they felt an intensely ominous presence.

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The character for "danger" in Xu Ping’an’s mind suddenly started to pulsate.

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Frowning, Xu Ping’an quickly cautioned, "Everyone, be careful. There could be danger here."

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Li Xuanqing and the rest were slightly startled but nodded gravely.

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The halls they had visited before seemed to be devoid of any dangers.

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Subconsciously, they assumed that the rest of the halls were safe as well.

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But now, hearing Xu Ping’an’s warning, they realized they had been negligent.

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"What’s that over there?" Qin Yu suddenly exclaimed while pointing ahead at something unexpected.

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"Is that a Superior Grade Eighth Rank Immortal Pill? A Dragon Phoenix Pill?" Li Xuanqing exclaimed in surprise.

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Directly in front of them, there was a dressing table upon which sat an open jade box containing an elixir.

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The elixir radiated immortal light and was surrounded by a halo, with what appeared to be the silhouettes of a dragon and a phoenix upon it.

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"A Superior Grade Eighth Rank Immortal Pill? The legendary Dragon Phoenix Pill that is said to allow someone at the cusp of Eighth Rank Peak to directly break through to Ninth Rank?" Song Yan said in shock.

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The Snow Guards too were taken aback.

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An Immortal Pill that could promote an Eighth Rank to advance?

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Now that the Snow King was stuck at Eighth Rank Peak, if he could take this pill, wouldn’t he be able to break through to Ninth Rank?

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At this thought, the Snow Guards’ eyes lit up.

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Not just them, Xie Fengyun and Third Prince Qin Yu were also extremely excited.

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An Eighth Rank Immortal Pill was priceless.

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"Quick, we must not let them get it first," Qin Yu was the first to snap to action.

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He immediately gave the order, and along with the three Seventh Rank Experts behind him, charged forward.

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"Hurry." Xie Fengyun was also anxious and quickly led the six Seventh Rank Experts behind him to rush over.

If they could obtain this treasure, then the trip would be completely worthwhile.

This Elixir must be obtained.

"Not good." The Snow Spirit Guard saw Xie Fengyun and Qin Yu both make a move and immediately cried out in alarm.

The next moment, she was about to continue dashing forward.

An Elixir like this absolutely could not fall into their hands; once snatched away, regaining it would be almost impossible.

"Stop." However, just as the Snow Spirit Guard was about to dart forward, Xu Ping’an suddenly blocked her path.

"Xu Ping’an, what are you doing?" the Snow Spirit Guard leader immediately roared in anger.

Xu Ping’an was actually obstructing them?

Could it be that Xu Ping’an was in league with Qin Yu and his group?

"Brother Xu, you…" Song Yan also frowned, looking puzzledly at Xu Ping’an.

The Elixir was too important for her sister.

Xu Ping’an was actually obstructing the Snow Spirit Guard?

"This is a trap," Xu Ping’an said coldly, ignoring everyone else.

"A trap?" The crowd was startled and involuntarily looked ahead.

How could it be a trap?

There was no sign of any danger at all, was there?

"Haha, the Dragon Phoenix Pill is mine now."

Right at that moment, one of the Third Prince’s subordinates, a Seventh Rank Sixth Layer Realm strongman, used his ultimate movement technique to grab the Elixir into his hand, his face revealing an extremely smug expression.

"Hand over the Elixir, or die." Xie Fengyun arrived on the scene and, without saying another word, took action directly.

The Seventh Rank Experts behind him also all attacked the Seventh Rank Expert.

"Where is the trap?" Seeing this, the Snow Spirit Guard became even more anxious.

Nevertheless, Xu Ping’an continued to block their path.

"Xu Ping’an, if you dare to block our way again, don’t blame us for taking action," one of the Snow Spirit Guards angrily said.

The others had already obtained the Dragon Phoenix Pill, and there was no danger at all.

Xu Ping’an was intentionally obstructing them.

Li Xuanqing and the others also frowned; Xu Ping’an had judged incorrectly, hadn’t he?

It seemed there was no danger, right?

"See for yourselves," the voice of Xu Ping’an suddenly rang out.

Everyone turned their attention to the front.

At that glance, they were all taken aback.

They saw another subordinate of the Third Prince cut down the companion holding the Dragon Phoenix Pill with a sword and grabbed the pill in his hand, his face also revealing the same crazed expression.

"No, the Dragon Phoenix Pill is mine." A Seventh Rank Strongman from Xie Fengyun’s side launched a sneak attack, slaying the Third Prince’s subordinate.

However, the killings did not stop.

When the Seventh Rank Expert under Xie Fengyun grabbed the Elixir, not only did he not hand it over to Xie Fengyun, but he also revealed a greedy, frenzied smile.

Xie Fengyun’s subordinates, as if gone mad, attacked that person.

The slaughter continued without end.

Even Xie Fengyun and Qin Yu were continuously wrestling over the Elixir.

"Have these people gone mad? To kill their own for an Elixir?" Li Shuangshuang said in surprise.

The rest were also astonished beyond measure; these people seemed to be enchanted.

"Something’s wrong, look at their eyes, they are red, as if poisoned," Li Xuanqing suddenly said.

Upon hearing these words, all four members of the Snow Spirit Guard were greatly shocked.

Poisoned?

Witnessing those who were solely fixated on seizing the Elixir, they were immediately stricken with fear.

If they had gone over earlier, they likely would have been caught up in the same frenzy.

Then, they’d either be killed or end up killing their own comrades.

Thinking of this, they were terrified and their gazes towards Xu Ping’an became filled with gratitude.

"Master Xu, thank you," the Snow Spirit Guard leader said appreciatively.

Xu Ping’an, however, just waved his hand and continued to watch the few people engaged in the massacre. He pointed at a censer nearby and said, "It’s the Bloodshed Incense. This incense is colorless and odorless. Once inhaled, one will fall into a hallucination, fueling a desire to kill."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately turned their gaze to the censer.

Indeed, a red incense stick in the censer was lit, seemingly without anyone noticing when.