Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 344: Xu Ping’an’s Bluff

"Phew!"

Xu Ping’an’s sword slew a Seventh Rank Cultivator of the Fourth Layer Realm from the Mysterious Jade Heaven.

At the same time, Gu Lingyan finally revealed her strength. With a sword’s cold gleam, she instantly killed a Seventh Rank Cultivator of the Eighth Layer Realm from the Mysterious Jade Heaven.

While Xu Ping’an and Gu Lingyan were killing the two Seventh Rank Cultivators,

not far away, five Loose Cultivators watched the scene in astonishment.

Three men and two women, all young in appearance.

The leading man, named Wu An, was a Seventh Rank Cultivator of the Fourth Layer Realm.

The other four were his companions. Besides one woman who was at the Cultivation of the Seventh Rank First Layer, the other three were at the Sixth Rank.

Just moments ago, they were pursued by these two Cultivators from the Mysterious Jade Heaven.

After a desperate attempt to escape, they were still caught up to by the pursuers.

In the ensuing fight, they were powerless to resist and were on the verge of being killed.

Xu Ping’an and Gu Lingyan suddenly appeared and with one move, they killed the two and saved everyone.

"Thank you both for saving our lives," Wu An immediately came forward and said.

The others also followed suit, casting grateful glances at Xu Ping’an and Gu Lingyan.

If it weren’t for Xu Ping’an and his company’s arrival, they would already be dead.

"No need to be polite, just call me Xu Ping’an. I was merely passing by and saw these people from the major forces were being too overbearing and cruel, so I took action," Xu Ping’an responded.

"Exactly, these major forces are inhumane; they kill on sight. Even if it’s for opportunities, you can’t just kill people at will," a woman said angrily.

"That’s right. In the past few days, they have killed tens of thousands. I heard that there are major forces guarding the thirty-six Teleportation Gates, simply not giving Loose Cultivators any chance," another Sixth Rank man added.

Speaking of these issues, everyone’s face showed anger.

Seeing this, Xu Ping’an continued, "Alas, who made them so powerful with so many experts? Although we Loose Cultivators are numerous, we are rather scattered. How can we fight against them? The treasures and opportunities in the Heavenly Star Palace are immense. I’ve heard they contain treasures surpassing the Immortal Level, and elixirs that can even turn someone into a Tenth Rank Expert, but unfortunately, that has nothing to do with us. Let’s just disperse."

Upon hearing these words, the five in front of him grew even more angry.

"Why should they? Why should they alone enjoy the treasures?" the Seventh Rank woman said furiously.

The others also showed faces full of anger and unwillingness.

Seeing this, Xu Ping’an showed a satisfied smile.

He intended to stir up the anger of these Loose Cultivators. Without anger, how could they come together as one?

Gu Lingyan, on the other hand, was somewhat shocked.

She thought she knew Xu Ping’an, understanding what kind of person he was.

Now it seemed she had underestimated him.

Xu Ping’an’s skill in manipulating people’s hearts was simply too strong.

In front of Xu Ping’an, these fellows were as naive as infants.

"Brother Xu, we simply can’t accept this. The Heavenly Star Ancient Palace only opens once every three thousand six hundred years. The opportunities within are tremendous. If we could gain something from it, it would be a life-changing destiny. We Loose Cultivators have fewer cultivation resources than those from the major forces. Now, our hopes for opportunity have been crushed, how can we be content?" Wu An said, sighing repeatedly.

The other few also nodded, evidently agreeing.

Xu Ping’an nodded along, speaking with passion, "I know our life as Loose Cultivators isn’t easy. But lacking an opportunity is far better than losing your life. We’re merely insignificant ants. Now we just continue to bow and bend, staying in the dark corners, which we’ve grown accustomed to over time. Those major forces shine like the sun, the moon, and the stars, while our meager flames cannot even begin to compare."

Upon hearing this, Gu Lingyan couldn’t help but be taken aback.

Wow, this guy is really good at speaking.

After such a speech, how could these guys endure it?

Sure enough, a Sixth Rank Loose Cultivator youth immediately exploded in rage, "Damn it, let’s fight them. Today, even if I throw away my life, I must win back some pride for Loose Cultivators."

"Exactly, we Loose Cultivators are not pigs or dogs to be slaughtered at will. If they want to deprive us of our chance for opportunity, then we must make them pay the price," another Sixth Rank male Cultivator roared.

"To kill is but to move a piece on the board, and as a female cultivator, I fear nothing. Coming here is to stake our lives for opportunities; how can we cherish our lives so dearly?" said the Seventh Rank female cultivator following up.

"Well said, we Loose Cultivators are not to be bullied by others," Wu An added.

Suddenly, a strong will to fight emerged in the eyes of the five people present.

Gu Lingyan appeared shocked.

What the hell, Xu Ping’an is too awesome; just with a couple of sentences, he’s made these people ready to disregard their own lives.

Keep in mind, these Loose Cultivators are like scattered sand, ready to flee in the face of danger, never daring to oppose the big powers. That’s also why so many Loose Cultivators are killed.

However, when Gu Lingyan looked at Xu Ping’an, she noticed that his face too was full of the will to fight.

The light dancing in his eyes seemed to resonate with the other five.

If she didn’t know Xu Ping’an’s actual purpose, Gu Lingyan would have truly believed that he too was burning with passion.

"Since all of you have said as much, then how can I fall back? As a man, I should slay in all directions, but the opposing forces are strong, including two Ninth Rank Experts, so we cannot just throw our lives away foolishly," Xu Ping’an said resolutely.

When the five heard Xu Ping’an’s words, they immediately showed a look of dejection.

Ninth Rank, ah, the strongest of them was but Seventh Rank.

To rush in was merely a chance to get killed, utterly pointless.

Seeing the five dejected again, Xu Ping’an smiled and said, "But I do have a plan to deal with them, one that will cause them heavy losses and ensure that we can enter the Heavenly Star Ancient Palace."

"What plan?" All five’s faces brightened with intense curiosity.

Standing aside, Gu Lingyan was impressed once again.

Brilliant!

First, he stirred up their fighting spirit, then he crushed their hopes, and now he’s giving them hope once again.

With this combination of moves, these people were already wholly following Xu Ping’an’s lead.

"This plan requires more people; the few of us won’t be enough. However, I, Xu Qing, can guarantee that if we execute it smoothly, we will definitely be able to enter the Heavenly Star Ancient Palace and make these people suffer a great loss," Xu Ping’an said with a serious face.

"Then that’s easy to manage. Brother Xu, rest assured, I know quite a few Loose Cultivators nearby, and I can go persuade them. As long as you can lead us into the Heavenly Star Ancient Palace, many will certainly be willing to join," Wu An said.

Xu Ping’an was overjoyed to hear this and immediately replied, "Then that’s excellent. However, we don’t need too many. It would be best if their strength were all above Sixth Rank, and preferably we should gather those particularly adept at fleeing."

"Good at fleeing, haha, Brother Xu, if there’s anything we Loose Cultivators lack, it’s not the skill of escaping with our lives," Wu An laughed.

"That’s the best news I’ve heard. But there is a certain risk to this plan, so let them think it over properly before they decide to participate," Xu Ping’an said once more.

Wu An smiled faintly and said, "Brother Xu, you jest. We understand that principle. There are no free lunches in this world. Pies falling from the sky are often traps. If you said there was no danger, I would actually be suspicious. Alright, time is tight; why don’t you come with us to meet them?"

Xu Ping’an nodded and followed the five in search of these Loose Cultivators.

"Your ability to persuade others is truly formidable. With just a few words, you’ve convinced all these people. Even I nearly got caught up in the passion of it all," Gu Lingyan, who had been quiet, finally couldn’t help but communicate telepathically to Xu Ping’an.

"I’m just telling the truth," Xu Ping’an smiled and replied.

Gu Lingyan rolled her eyes. Telling the truth?

Who’s he kidding?

In her eyes, Xu Ping’an surely came from a major power.

"You plan to use these Loose Cultivators to go against two powerhouses from the Heaven Beyond Heavens?" Gu Lingyan continued to ask.

"You’ll know in a moment. If this works out, you’ll have made the greatest contribution," Xu Ping’an said with a mysterious smile.

Gu Lingyan was puzzled.

I made the greatest contribution?

When did I make a contribution?

Is he expecting me to kill a Ninth Rank Expert?

Surely not?