Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 322: Calculated

Qin Yu was also full of shock.

Xu Ping’an actually killed Xie Fengyun?

This guy’s guts are really too big, aren’t they?

Xie Fengyun was a direct disciple of Shaoyang Heaven.

Others may not understand the power of Heaven Beyond Heavens, but as a prince of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, he knew a little.

Is he not afraid of Shaoyang Heaven’s revenge?

Xu Ping’an, however, paid no attention to the shocked gazes of the people around him, and stored away the Jade Soul Blade.

This item was indeed a good thing. Although he couldn’t use it now, once his soul condensed into a solid form, it could become a trump card for him.

So Xu Ping’an was quite fond of the Jade Soul Blade.

Afterward, Xu Ping’an also took the storage ring from a Shaoyang Heaven disciple, which contained quite a few treasures.

Having done all this, Xu Ping’an then turned to look at the Third Prince, Qin Yu.

When Qin Yu saw Xu Ping’an looking at him, he was taken aback and his face actually showed a trace of panic.

Since Xu Ping’an dared to kill Xie Fengyun, he would naturally dare to kill him as well.

And he had just broken through to the Seventh Rank, and although he had some methods, he did not dare guarantee that he could kill Xu Ping’an.

Treasures are precious, but they are never more important than life.

So the Third Prince Qin Yu did not hesitate in the least and immediately fled toward the outside of the cave dwelling.

He had given up.

Since he couldn’t obtain the treasures, staying there would only be more dangerous.

Xu Ping’an wasn’t surprised to see Qin Yu leave.

If he dared to kill Xie Fengyun, and Qin Yu didn’t leave, then he would truly be a fool.

After all, if he dared to kill Xie Fengyun, he would naturally dare to kill him.

Xu Ping’an didn’t try to stop Qin Yu. Since the other wanted to leave, he let him go.

Xu Ping’an turned his head to look at Xue Hu, who still had a smile on his face.

"Brother Xu is truly powerful. I knew Xie Fengyun was no match for you," Xue Hu said with a smile.

"You flatter me, Brother Xue. If nothing had gone wrong, he wouldn’t have been your match either," Xu Ping’an said with a light smile, looking at Xue Hu.

"How could that be? Xue Hu is a Seventh Rank Sixth Layer, and I’m just at the Sixth Rank. How could I possibly be his match? Brother Xu, you jest," Xue Hu hastily replied with a smile.

Xu Ping’an remained unconcerned.

If Xue Hu couldn’t kill Xie Fengyun, he’d take off his head and use it as a ball.

Xue Hu was dangerous. The character for "fierce" had been constantly throbbing earlier.

This meant that Xue Hu really had been eyeing him previously and was indeed capable of killing him.

"Brother Xue, you must have obtained quite a few treasures in that great hall earlier on?" Xu Ping’an asked with a smile.

"Not really, I only got a Low Grade Immortal Artifact. That great hall was used by the owner of the dwelling to practice Combat Techniques. The two Eighth Rank Puppets there are not bad, but the Soul Marks on them are difficult to erase and impossible to subdue," said Xue Hu regretfully.

Xu Ping’an just smiled, not believing at all.

Only got one Low Grade Immortal Artifact?

At least three.

But Xu Ping’an couldn’t be bothered to care about those things anymore.

It was Xue Hu’s own capability to obtain treasures.

"Brother Xu, the Tianlong Marrow has been collected, and I’ve also picked the Tianlong Fruit, totaling five," Li Xuanqing came over, holding six Jade Vials and five crimson dragon-shaped fruits in his hands.

Among them, one Jade Vial contained a thousand pounds of Tianlong Marrow.

At this moment, Li Xuanqing actually handed all six Jade Vials and five fruits over to Xu Ping’an.

"I’ll take only two vials, one vial for Xue Hu, and the remaining three, you all can divide," Xu Ping’an said.

"Brother Xu, you’re only taking two vials? Why don’t you take three instead?" Li Xuanqing quickly said.

Song Yan and the others also nodded in agreement.

If it weren’t for Xu Ping’an, they wouldn’t have been able to find this place or enter this Tianlong Valley at all.

And along the way, it was Xu Ping’an who had been slaying the enemies.

"No need, two vials are enough for me. However, I’ll take two of the Tianlong Fruits," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

After speaking, he took three vials of Tianlong Marrow and three Tianlong Fruits.

"Of course, then I thank you, Brother Xu," said Li Xuanqing gratefully.

Song Yan and the others also showed grateful expressions.

Xu Ping’an smiled nonchalantly and handed one vial of Tianlong Marrow and one Tianlong Fruit to Xue Hu.

"Thanks, Brother Xu. I won’t stand on ceremony then," Xue Hu said with a beaming smile, then stored away the Jade Vial and Tianlong Fruit.

Qin Yu, who stood aside, curled her lips and said in a low voice, "Humph, that fatty is just sly, getting quite a few treasures without doing anything."

Li Xuanqing and Song Yan, standing nearby, could only shake their heads helplessly.

They all knew why Xu Ping’an agreed to share some with Xue Hu; after all, Xue Hu was not someone to be trifled with.

If it really came to a fight, it was hard to say who would win and who would lose.

"Brother Xu, this Tianlong Fruit Tree is quite a valuable item, aren’t you taking it with you?" Xue Hu asked with a smile, looking towards the distant Crimson Fruit Tree.

Xu Ping’an, however, shook his head, "Our ancestors had rules, regarding natural treasures: one can take them, but must always leave the root. Taking this fruit tree holds little significance for me; it’s better to leave it for future generations."

The Tianlong Fruit Tree bears fruit once every five thousand years.

Taking it away would indeed be of little use to Xu Ping’an.

"Brother Xu truly has a noble character, but Brother Xu, have you not noticed the mysterious altar in front of that fruit tree? There seems to be something else inside," Xue Hu said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’an also looked towards the distance and indeed, there was a mysterious altar in front of the fruit tree.

The altar was engraved with mysterious Formation Patterns, and even Xu Ping’an could not discern what type of Formation they formed.

The others also turned their gaze toward the altar.

"Let’s go, take a look," Xu Ping’an said.

Having said that, he dashed towards the altar. The altar seemed familiar to him, but he couldn’t remember where he had seen it before.

Li Xuanqing and the others followed, showing puzzled expressions on their faces.

"Boom!"

Just as they were puzzled,

the entire cave suddenly shook violently, then began to tremble intensely.

Boulders from the cave ceiling started to fall.

Xu Ping’an and the others hurried to dodge.

"What’s going on? An earthquake?" Qin Yu asked with a puzzled expression.

Li Xuanqing and the others were also confused.

Why would it tremble so violently all of a sudden?

Xu Ping’an seemed to think of something and suddenly turned around to find Xue Hu standing at a certain spot on the mountainside.

What was once a bare mountainside now revealed a Formation, and this Formation enveloped the entire cave.

But at this moment, the Formation was cracking densely and starting to collapse.

Xue Hu was seen holding a dagger that radiated terrifying energy fluctuations.

In his other hand, he clenched a cube the size of a fist.

The cube appeared to be extremely simple and unadorned, as if it were just an ordinary stone.

Yet Xue Hu treasured it like the most precious of gems, looking overwhelmingly excited.

"It’s him, he destroyed the Formation," Li Shuangshuang called out urgently.

"This is... the Immortal Emperor Seal, it’s actually the Immortal Emperor Seal! To think that the Immortal Emperor Seal was hidden here," exclaimed Li Xuanqing, eyes widening in shock upon seeing the cube in Xue Hu’s hand.

The Immortal Emperor Seal?

What was that?

Xu Ping’an appeared utterly clueless, never having heard of such a thing even in his previous life.

"Brother Xu, thank you for leading the way, allowing me to obtain this supreme treasure. However, to ensure the secret of the Immortal Emperor Seal does not leak, you all will have to stay here," said Xue Hu with a sly grin on his face.

The next moment, he turned and flew towards the exit of the cave.

"No good, he’s getting away, quickly, stop him," Li Xuanqing cried out in panic, rushing forward.

Xu Ping’an, though not understanding what the Immortal Emperor Seal was, realized something at that moment – they had to leave.

Now that the Formation supporting the cave had been broken, they would probably have to stay here if they didn’t leave soon.

"Haha, don’t bother, Brother Xu, just stay here. Oh, and a little reminder: there’s a cute little fellow in here to keep you company," Xue Hu laughed heartily.

His figure flashed, moving incredibly fast, and in an instant, he was out of the cave.

The three Seventh Rank Experts who had been waiting for some time saw Xue Hu emerge and immediately attacked the entrance of the cave.

"Boom!" A thunderous noise resounded.

The entrance of the cave was completely destroyed.

Sealed off in an instant.

Just as Li Xuanqing was about to reach the entrance, a powerful blast wave rushed over him.

By the time he recovered and attacked the boulders blocking the entrance, he found them immovable.

Seeing this, Xu Ping’an’s eyes became extremely cold.

"No use attacking, Xue Hu has placed restrictions outside. The entrance is sealed off, and with our power, we’re incapable of shaking it," said Xu Ping’an coldly.

With those words, everyone’s faces instantly turned to despair.