Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 484: News from Aunt

Leaving the cave, Xu Ping’an continued on his way toward the capital of the Great Flame Empire.

However, this time, he did not travel alone, but instead blended into a merchant convoy.

At the moment, Xu Ping’an sat in a carriage, silently healing his injuries.

Inside the carriage, apart from him, there were two women.

One was a bit older, about thirty-six or thirty-seven years of age, a beautiful and voluptuous woman.

The other woman was not old, looking to be only about sixteen, dressed in a black skirt, appearing exceedingly aloof.

Both women were not ordinary people, they were Cultivators.

However, their Cultivation was not high.

The Cultivation of the beautiful woman was roughly at the Sixth Rank of the Seventh Layer Realm.

The Cultivation of the woman in the black skirt was only at the Fourth Rank of the Ninth Layer Realm.

Such a level of Cultivation, though considered to be top-notch amongst ordinary people,

was nothing in the face of Xu Ping’an and could not withstand a single blow.

Xu Ping’an had disguised his identity, and the women couldn’t spot a single flaw.

At this moment, Xu Ping’an leaned against the carriage, resting silently, paying no attention to the actions of the two women.

However, his Spiritual Sense was monitoring their movements.

Should they make any move detrimental to him, he would kill them both without hesitation.

"Master, can we really arrive safely at the capital?" The woman in the black skirt glanced at Xu Ping’an and asked the beautiful woman beside her.

The woman in the black skirt also had a very remarkable appearance, although she didn’t match the superior beauty of someone like Gu Lingyan.

But she was still a standout among women.

Such a woman would invariably be the center of attention wherever she went.

The beautiful woman also glanced at Xu Ping’an, seeming to be sure that Xu Ping’an was truly asleep, she then spoke, "Don’t worry, Commandery Princess, we will definitely arrive safely at the capital."

"Commandery Princess?" A flicker of surprise crossed Xu Ping’an’s heart.

This woman seemed to have an extraordinary background.

To be addressed as Commandery Princess, that meant she must be at least the descendant of some Commandery Prince or royal.

He had just randomly joined a merchant convoy for a ride, and yet he encountered a Commandery Princess?

And listening to their tone, it seemed they were being pursued for assassination.

"Aunt, this time it’s all because of me that Mysterious Snow Sect was implicated. If it weren’t for me, Mysterious Snow Sect wouldn’t have been forced to relocate," the woman in the black skirt said, full of self-reproach.

"Commandery Princess, you shouldn’t say such things. If it weren’t for the Lieyang King, our Mysterious Snow Sect would have been destroyed long ago. The Lieyang King has great kindness toward our Mysterious Snow Sect, and we must protect you thoroughly. Now that Mysterious Snow Sect is relocating and not being destroyed, you need not blame yourself. It’s just that our Mysterious Snow Sect’s strength is too feeble to protect you," the beautiful woman sighed.

"You shouldn’t blame yourselves. The culprits are those bastards from Heavenly Moon Sect who covet our family’s Escaping Void Secret Technique. Unable to defeat my father, they aim to take advantage of me," said the girl in the black skirt, her eyes filled with a fierce chill.

Escaping Void Secret Technique?

Lying there pretending to sleep, Xu Ping’an was slightly taken aback.

Although he did not know what the Escaping Void Secret Technique the girl mentioned was, the term ’Rift Sky’ stirred his interest.

Anything termed ’Rift Sky’ must be related to space.

"Lieyang King? I’ve seen the intelligence on the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty. This Lieyang King seems to be the only foreign-named king in the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty and appears to be a Ninth Rank Expert, with very strong strength, even stronger than the Crimson King’s Mansion," Xu Ping’an murmured in astonishment.

He was somewhat puzzled, why the Lieyang King, with such strength, still sent his daughter to a sect like the Mysterious Snow Sect for cultivation.

From the young woman’s tone, it seemed that the Mysterious Snow Sect was not much of a power.

This could be seen by the identity of the woman’s Sixth Rank cultivation.

"Commandery Princess, be cautious with your words." The beautiful young woman hastily glanced at Xu Ping’an and then addressed the girl in the black dress.

"Don’t worry, Master, he’s just a mortal. I’ve already used the secret technique my father taught me to sense him. There’s not the slightest fluctuation of True Yuan on his person. He’s not some hidden expert, and even if he hears our conversation, it holds no meaning to him," said the girl in the black dress.

"We must not be negligent. One should always be wary of others, but you are right, a mortal wouldn’t understand the meaning behind your words," said the beautiful young woman.

The girl in the black dress nodded.

"Mortals really are akin to ants, Master. If the Heavenly Moon Sect truly comes to kill, we should not implicate them. With the methods of the Heavenly Moon Sect people, they will certainly annihilate them all. There are nearly a hundred lives in this merchant caravan," said the girl in the black dress thoughtfully.

"Rest assured, the Heavenly Moon Sect will not be able to find us. Our sect has already sent someone to impersonate you. At this moment, you are still under the secret protection of the Mysterious Snow Sect. The Heavenly Moon Sect cannot possibly know you’ve left. Once you reach the imperial capital and meet the Lieyang King, you’ll be safe," the beautiful young woman said with a smile as she comforted the girl in the black dress by stroking her head.

The girl in the black dress nodded.

Xu Ping’an was slightly astonished.

He hadn’t expected the girl in the black dress to actually have a kind heart, even thinking about protecting mortals.

Generally speaking, cultivators, to be honest, regarded mortals as ants and life as worthless.

Who would care about the life or death of an insignificant ant?

"By the way, Master, I heard that a grand ceremony will be held in the imperial capital this time. Do you know what it’s about?" the girl in the black dress asked.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’an immediately perked up his ears and listened intently.

A grand ceremony in the imperial capital?

"I heard it’s related to the Fire Divine Palace, and it also involves a certain princess," the beautiful young woman responded.

A princess?

Xu Ping’an was immediately startled.

Could it be my aunt?

"I heard that this princess possesses extraordinary talent, obtaining the possibility of being an Immortal Emperor reincarnated from ancient times, with the prospect of achieving the Immortal Emperor status?" the girl in the black dress asked with a hint of longing.

"Indeed, the rumors say so. Whether it’s true or not, this princess’s talent is extremely inverse to the heavens. It is said that the Fire Divine Palace intends to confer the title of Divine Maiden upon her during this grand ceremony, also proposing to the Great Flame Emperor a marriage between their Divine Son and the Divine Maiden," the beautiful young woman said.

"A marriage between Divine Son and Divine Maiden? I’ve heard that the Fire Divine Palace’s Divine Son has reached the Ninth Layer Realm, with unfathomable strength, ranking 70th on the talent list," the girl in the black dress said.

"Yes, but it’s said that the Divine Maiden’s talent surpasses even that of the Divine Son. It is claimed that while only at the Seventh Layer, she has already mastered a Dao Law," said the beautiful young woman.

"Dao Law? Isn’t that something only immortals can comprehend?" the girl in the black dress asked in amazement.

"Not necessarily. Anyone can comprehend the power of Dao Principles, but before reaching the Tenth Rank, it’s as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Yet this princess has grasped a Dao Law at the Seventh Rank cultivation, truly a heaven-defying talent," remarked the beautiful young woman with a sense of awe.

Lying nearby, Xu Ping’an felt a storm raging in his heart.

My aunt has comprehended the power of Dao Principles?

How is that possible?

If it’s true, then my aunt’s talent is truly terrifying.

This kind of talent isn’t physical, but intellectual.

Could it be true, as they say, that my aunt is the reincarnation of an Immortal Emperor?

Xu Ping’an felt that it wasn’t impossible, considering that he was a reincarnation of the Immortal Emperor.