Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 490: Which Xu Ping’an

Xu Ping’an didn’t say much, patted the Blade Mantis on the head, then took it into the Golden Radiance Ring.

The Blade Mantis now almost had the strength of Eighth Rank Peak.

With such combat power, killing an Eighth Rank elder was still a piece of cake.

However, the woman in the black dress and the middle-aged beauty beside him were silent as cicadas in winter.

A demon beast that could easily slay an Eighth Rank cultivator, so obviously ferocious; such a creature as Xu Ping’an’s pet truly filled them with fear.

Xu Ping’an saw their terrified expressions and smiled faintly, "It’s okay now, everything has been resolved."

Seeing Xu Ping’an’s smile, Situ Qianqian finally mustered the courage to step forward and say, "Thank you for your help."

"Don’t mind it. He intended to kill everyone, of course I couldn’t just ignore it," Xu Ping’an replied indifferently.

"Are you an Eighth Rank Strongman?" Situ Qianqian asked curiously.

"No, my cultivation is at Seventh Rank Fifth Layer Realm," Xu Ping’an responded truthfully.

"But your combat power clearly... surpasses Seventh Rank. Right, I perceived before that you have no fluctuations of True Yuan. Is it some kind of concealing secret technique?" Situ Qianqian asked.

Xu Ping’an responded with a wry smile, "That’s not it. You didn’t perceive wrongly, I indeed don’t have any True Yuan in my body right now. I received serious injuries before, and my meridians have not yet recovered."

"I see," Situ Qianqian realized with a start.

"Thank you, senior, for saving our lives. We offended you earlier and hope for your magnanimous forgiveness." Seeing that Xu Ping’an wasn’t angry, Cao Yuqing also stepped forward and said.

Xu Ping’an waved his hand, "No need to take it to heart, didn’t I also take an elixir from you?"

Hearing this, both Situ Qianqian and Cao Yuqing wore faces of embarrassment.

An elixir of Fourth Rank, for a powerhouse like Xu Ping’an, it was probably just a useless thing.

But they genuinely didn’t know before that Xu Ping’an was a powerful expert.

They didn’t know what to say for a moment.

"I truly didn’t expect Brother Xu to be such an exceptional expert. Great kindness doesn’t warrant thanks; we are really lucky that Brother Xu made a move." Chen Yunshi and others also came over, and Chen Yunshi said with a respectful face.

The strength Xu Ping’an displayed was too strong.

He knew he and Xu Ping’an were now people of two different worlds.

Moreover, Xu Ping’an was so young. A young senior cultivator like him was definitely the genius of some major power.

"Brother Chen, don’t be so formal, it was only right for me to make a move. Heavenly Moon Sect acts quite ruthlessly, and if it were someone else, they would have intervened too," Xu Ping’an replied without much concern.

"For Brother Xu, it indeed might have been a trivial effort, but for us, it was a lifesaving grace," Chen Yunshi said once more.

Xu Ping’an nodded, not dwelling on the topic, and said, "This place is under the dominion of Heavenly Moon Sect, and with three of their strongmen dead, they will surely investigate. Although they may not trace it back to you, you should leave quickly."

"Brother Xu, you aren’t leaving with us?" Chen Yunshi asked surprised.

The surrounding merchants all wore expressions of tension.

Xu Ping’an was a supreme expert; their safety would be of no concern with such a master following them.

Of course, they also knew that an expert like Xu Ping’an wouldn’t follow them so easily.

They were already fortunate that he saved their lives.

"No, I am already being hunted by enemies. If I follow you, it will only bring you trouble. Please go," Xu Ping’an said.

Hearing this, Chen Yunshi didn’t hold back anymore.

"If that’s the case, then let me part ways here with Brother Xu. If there’s ever anything you need from Chen in the future, just say the word," Chen Yunshi said.

Xu Ping’an nodded.

Then he watched as Chen Yunshi and others left.

After such an event, Situ Qianqian and Cao Yuqing naturally couldn’t bear to continue traveling with these people, and so they also stayed behind.

For a time, only Xu Ping’an, Situ Qianqian, and Cao Yuqing were left in the area.

Xu Ping’an didn’t say much, intending to leave the place.

However, he was halted by Cao Yuqing calling out to him.

"Senior Xu, are you heading to the Imperial City?" Cao Yuqing asked.

"I am going to the Imperial City," Xu Ping’an responded.

"Then, I wonder if you could take us along. You should know that with our strength, we simply cannot escape the pursuit of the Heavenly Moon Sect," Cao Yuqing said.

"Master, let it be," Situ Qianqian, who seemed reluctant to trouble Xu Ping’an, hurriedly tried to hold back Cao Yuqing.

However, Cao Yuqing remained unmoved and still looked towards Xu Ping’an.

"What has that got to do with me?" Xu Ping’an said with a light chuckle.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yuqing’s expression stalled.

Situ Qianqian next to her also seemed disappointed, but she quickly said, "Master, let it be. Since Senior Xu is unwilling, we should not insist. Maybe Senior Xu has his own unspeakable difficulties."

Cao Yuqing, on the other hand, persisted as if she was making a final stand, "Senior Xu, I know you are unwilling to help because I have offended you before, but as long as you escort the Commandery Princess safely back to the Imperial City, I am willing to die to express my gratitude."

Xu Ping’an shook his head in speechlessness, "What use do I have for your death?"

Cao Yuqing’s complexion shifted as if she had made up her mind and firmly said, "Then you can ask me to do anything, as long as Senior Xu does not scorn my age."

"Master," Situ Qianqian beside her immediately wanted to say something but was stopped by Cao Yuqing.

"The master lacks the ability to protect you safely back to the Imperial City, but you absolutely must encounter no harm, so for your sake, the master is willing to do anything," Cao Yuqing stated with determination.

"Master... no... don’t..." Situ Qianqian said with a sob in her voice.

Cao Yuqing also hugged Situ Qianqian, in a manner reminiscent of a life-and-death farewell.

Xu Ping’an was at a loss for words.

Had these two misunderstood something?

Had he said he was going to do anything to them?

Cao Yuqing might be fairly attractive, but he was not a beast with uncontrollable lust towards women.

"Hey, have you finished talking? Did I say I was going to do anything to you?" Xu Ping’an said with a look of helplessness.

"Senior Xu, do you disdain me for being old?" Cao Yuqing hurriedly asked.

"Is this a matter of being old?" Xu Ping’an defended helplessly.

"Then what is it? Oh, rest assured, Senior Xu, although I am a bit older, I have never had any intimate contact with a man," Cao Yuqing, who seemed to realize something, quickly explained.

Xu Ping’an was utterly speechless.

"Forget it, I’ll help you this one time. As for your envisioned repayment, don’t mention it again, I truly have no interest in you," Xu Ping’an said, still without words.

Upon hearing these words, Cao Yuqing’s face instantly turned awkward.

Nevertheless, Xu Ping’an agreeing to help filled her with joy.

Situ Qianqian was also delighted.

She had truly been worried that Xu Ping’an might harbor such intentions; now, her gaze towards Xu Ping’an became much more favorable.

"Also, stop calling me Senior Xu. I’m only eighteen years old, just call me Xu Ping’an," Xu Ping’an did not hide his identity.

Since his cover was already blown, there was no sense in concealing it further.

Besides, by tonight, he should be able to recover most of his strength.

"Xu Ping’an? That name sounds somewhat familiar," Cao Yuqing said, puzzled.

But Situ Qianqian beside her gasped in shock, looking at Xu Ping’an in amazement.

"You’re that Xu Ping’an?" Situ Qianqian exclaimed in shock.

"Yes, I am that Xu Ping’an. Now you know why I didn’t take you with me," Xu Ping’an said, shaking his head ruefully.

Hearing Xu Ping’an’s affirmative response, Situ Qianqian once again wore an expression of disbelief.

Cao Yuqing, however, looked completely baffled.

Which Xu Ping’an?