Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 350: Xu Ping’an’s Authority

"Who are you?" Yu Xiuyan asked the ’Dong Qiang’, puzzled.

"Your Highness, this humble one is Dong Qiang, a disciple from the Outer Sect of Demon Cloud Heaven, serving under Real Person Li Huo," Xu Ping’an responded with a smile.

"So you are a disciple of Li Huo," Yu Xiuyan nodded.

Yu Xiuyan did not recognize the Dong Qiang before him, but he knew Li Huo, who was one of their Heaven Beyond Heavens’ Outer Sect Elders and also at the Seventh Rank level.

Previously, many of the female disciples had been found by this Li Huo for him.

Thus, when he saw Dong Qiang, Yu Xiuyan did not show the disdain he had for other Outer Sect disciples.

"You say you know where those Loose Cultivators are?" Yu Xiuyan asked, looking at Xu Ping’an.

"Yes, I know. They are in a cave not too far from here," Xu Ping’an immediately replied.

"Dong Qiang, one can eat messy food, but words must not be spoken carelessly. If His Highness goes there and doesn’t find the Loose Cultivators you mentioned, you will be in big trouble," an Inner Sect Disciple who recognized Dong Qiang immediately said, his eyes revealing a hint of threat.

In his eyes, Dong Qiang was trying to curry favor with Yu Xiuyan.

He, an Inner Sect Disciple, had paid a significant price to become a minor follower by Yu Xiuyan’s side.

He had even offered up the woman he fancied to Yu Xiuyan.

Now, an Outer Sect disciple was also trying to cozy up to Yu Xiuyan, how could he tolerate this?

"Of course I’m not lying; I truly know where those Loose Cultivators are. Jiang Feng, you can’t be trying to suppress me deliberately because you’re afraid I’ll gain His Highness’s favor, can you?" Xu Ping’an fired back immediately.

He knew why this Inner Sect Disciple was giving him a hard time; obviously, he was afraid that Xu would take his place as a follower to Yu Xiuyan.

However, how could Xu Ping’an care about such things?

But Dong Qiang cared, so he still had to display an attitude of striving for power and position.

"Hmph, me, jealous of you? Dong Qiang, a mere Outer Sect Disciple, you dare to speak to me with that tone, you must be tired of living," Jiang Feng immediately said angrily, about to take action.

"Stop," Yu Xiuyan bellowed at once.

Xu Ping’an pretended to be scared, but he was not worried at all in his heart.

Yu Xiuyan wouldn’t let Jiang Feng strike.

"You claim to know the location of the Loose Cultivators, could you tell us how you came to know this?" Yan Wu came over and looked at Dong Qiang and asked.

In Xu Ping’an’s mind, the identity of this person sprang forth, understanding that this man before him was the grandson of a Ninth Rank Expert from Mysterious Jade Heaven.

His heart leaped with joy at once.

Originally, he had only wanted to bait Yu Xiuyan, but unexpectedly, another important figure had appeared.

If that was the case, then he would take them both down together.

"Reporting to Young Master Yan, I have a lover among the Loose Cultivators, she is currently with those people. Don’t worry; she’s not involved in any of this. This is all orchestrated by that Xu Ping’an and a few Seventh Rank Loose Cultivators," Xu Ping’an said hastily.

"So, your lover sent you a message?" Yan Wu asked.

"Yes, she told me that Xu Ping’an is extremely hateful, spouting madness about subverting all of us in the two Heavens Beyond Heavens and commanding the Loose Cultivators to obey his orders. What’s worse is, he’s taken a liking to my lover and even intends to force himself on her," Xu Ping’an said with an expression of rage.

The expression was so genuine it couldn’t be more so.

Yu Xiuyan beside him took it for the truth right away.

Not just him, even Yan Wu, who was initially somewhat skeptical, began to believe it now.

"Good, excellent. Lead me there now. If you help me capture Xu Ping’an, I’ll promote you to Inner Sect Disciple and find an Inner Sect Elder to take you as their apprentice," Yu Xiuyan said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will certainly complete the task. However, Your Highness, should we take more people with us? The enemy has five Seventh Rank disciples and about twenty Sixth Rank disciples," Xu Ping’an said.

"In that case, we should bring a few more people. That way, it’s safer, otherwise it’s easy for them to escape," Yan Wu immediately said.

"Good, let’s take more people then. I want these Loose Cultivators to know that those who dare to offend our Demon Cloud Heaven are really tired of living," Yu Xiuyan said with an arrogant expression.

"Right, anyone who offends our Demon Cloud Heaven, kill all the men, and don’t spare a single woman," Xu Ping’an immediately added.

Yu Xiuyan laughed, looking at Xu Ping’an and said, "You’ve got potential, kid named Dong Qiang, I’ve remembered you."

"Thank you for your appreciation, Your Highness," Xu Ping’an immediately answered flatteringly.

Meanwhile, Jiang Feng had a dark expression on his face, silently calculating how to kill ’Dong Qiang’ in his mind.

Xu Ping’an naturally felt Jiang Feng’s gaze but didn’t care; after all, these were people who were about to die.

A short while later, a total of twenty-four people set off together.

There were twelve from Demon Cloud Heaven and twelve from Mysterious Jade Heaven, including twelve Seventh Rank Cultivators.

Both Yan Wu and Yu Xiuyan were among them.

Xu Ping’an walked at the forefront, leading the way for these people.

He glanced back at the group behind him, a nearly undetectable smile appearing on his face.

Twelve Seventh Rankers, if taken down, would leave the two great Heavens, Mysterious Jade Heaven and Demon Cloud Heaven, with only a dozen or so people left.

Thinking of this, Xu Ping’an felt a little better.

He quietly took out a Communication Talisman and messaged Gu Lingyan.

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Meanwhile, at a very remote cave entrance, a crowd was gathering at this moment.

These were the Loose Cultivators Xu Ping’an had previously assembled and others.

Under the leadership of Gu Lingyan, they were making modifications to the cave.

"Fairy Gu, what is Xu going to do with the changes to this cave, asking us to dig deeper, block off other exits, leaving only this one, and to leave footprints around the cave entrance? What does he want to do?" Wu An asked, his face full of bewilderment.

Fu Xing and others were also puzzled.

Obviously, they did not understand Gu Lingyan’s actions.

In their view, wouldn’t it be more thrilling to blow up several more Demon Beast nests?

"I don’t know either, Xu Ping’an asked me to do this. He said for us to hide nearby and not to show ourselves until he calls for us, then we come out," Gu Lingyan said.

"Since Brother Xu said so, let’s do as he says. There must be a reason for it," Fu Xing immediately responded.

The others nodded and continued working in silence.

Gu Lingyan was astonished.

Had Xu Ping’an’s authority among these people reached such a level?

Soon, they completed their tasks and then hid in a remote place, ensuring they would not be discovered.

Not long after they concealed themselves, a group of people quickly approached the cave.