Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 494: Benefactor from a Past Life

Xu Ping’an looked at the elder walking out of the King Lie Mansion’s entrance, his face showing a hint of surprise.

The elder had white hair and beard, and he possessed a transcendent aura.

His presence was restrained, making him seem like an ordinary person.

But Xu Ping’an knew that this elder was no ordinary person, but a Tenth Rank Expert.

"I never thought that after five hundred years, I would actually meet him here," thought Xu Ping’an, his heart filled with emotions.

This elder wasn’t an acquaintance from this life, but someone he knew from a previous life.

Before Xu Ping’an had become the Immortal Emperor, even before he had stepped into the Immortal Realm, he had once received guidance from this elder.

It could be said that Xu Ping’an’s achievements in his past life were greatly related to this elder before him.

Originally, Xu Ping’an planned to bring the elder to the Heavenly Spirit Realm’s Immortal Emperor Palace, but the elder was reluctant.

Fortunately, he hadn’t done so, otherwise Ling Qingyao might not have let him off.

Seeing the elder again, Xu Ping’an’s heart was filled with a variety of emotions.

He never expected that after so many years, he would be able to see him again.

But why had he appeared in the Mortal Realm, and why at the King Lie Mansion?

This made Xu Ping’an incredibly curious.

Soon, Xu Ping’an noticed a young man behind the elder.

The young man seemed to be around sixteen years old, but his cultivation was not low, having already reached the Ninth Layer Realm.

At sixteen yet reaching the Seventh Rank of the Ninth Layer Realm, it was evident that the young man’s talent was exceptionally extraordinary.

The youth naturally carried an air of arrogance, completely disdainful of the mortals around him.

If it wasn’t for the elder’s sake, the youth wouldn’t even spare them a glance.

"Master Xu, are you leaving already?" Seeing the elder, Situ Xingfeng immediately stepped forward and respectfully asked.

"Yes, my main reason for coming here was to discuss some matters with your father, and now that we’re almost finished, I won’t impose any further," the elder replied with a kind smile, his eyes holding a trace of appreciation as he looked at Situ Xingfeng.

Watching this scene, Xu Ping’an’s heart also stirred.

Back then, he had looked at him the same way, and his smile was even more profound.

Without him, his path of cultivation would definitely not have come this far.

"Master Xu, my father agreed?" Situ Xingfeng asked as he stepped forward.

"Of course your father agreed. It’s merely a mortal we’re talking about. With the master inviting him personally, how could he not agree?" the youth beside him said contemptuously.

"Yes, your father has agreed, so I have achieved my purpose for coming here. Please thank your father for me," the elder scolded the youth with a glance, then continued with a smile.

Situ Xingfeng showed a hint of surprise.

He had not expected his father to agree to such a matter.

"Brother, who is this elder?" Situ Qianqian stepped forward to ask.

"He is an elder from the Qingfeng Sect of the Heavenly Spirit Realm. He is a Tenth Rank Immortal," Situ Xingfeng introduced.

"A Tenth Rank Immortal?" Situ Qianqian’s face showed surprise.

Even though she was a Commandery Princess, it was her first time seeing an Immortal.

However, the elder simply waved his hand and said with a smile, "Nowadays, I no longer possess my former strength. I’ve been seriously injured and can no longer wield the Power of Dao Principles, so I can’t be considered much of an Immortal."

Seriously injured, unable to utilize the Power of Dao Principles?

Could it be wounds from the Dao Laws?

How did he sustain such grave injuries?

Xu Ping’an’s brows furrowed deeply, and a strong look of anger appeared in his eyes.

Who was responsible for the elder’s injuries?

Ling Qingyao?

But soon, Xu Ping’an dismissed this thought.

With Ling Qingyao’s status and position, she shouldn’t need to take action against the Qingfeng Sect.

In the Heavenly Spirit Realm, the Qingfeng Sect could only be considered a third-rate power.

Ling Qingyao’s proud nature would disdain to engage in such actions.

And if it were truly Ling Qingyao who acted, then the elder wouldn’t likely be alive today.

"Immortals can be injured?" Situ Qianqian asked in astonishment.

The elder smiled and said, "Immortals are actually also people, just much stronger humans."

"Then, senior, what is the matter you seek my father for?" Situ Qianqian asked curiously.

The elder hesitated for a moment before replying, "Actually, it’s not a big deal, mainly I want your father to do me a favor. I’ve discovered an ancient ruin, but this place involves a spatial formation and I’d like your father’s help in unraveling it."

"I see," Situ Qianqian understood.

Her own father had always conducted certain studies on space and formations. No wonder even an immortal sought her father’s assistance.

Xu Ping’an was also astonished. Did King Lie have such profound research on spatial formations?

Had he already entered the threshold of the Spatial Law?

"Senior, are you planning to return to the Heavenly Spirit Realm?" Situ Xingfeng asked.

"Not so soon. Since we have descended to the Lower Realm, we will naturally stay here for a while. This trip involves another matter as well, so we will stay in the imperial capital for some time," the elder said with a smile.

"In that case, why doesn’t senior simply stay at the mansion?" Situ Xingfeng asked.

"Princely Heir needn’t be polite. We already have other accommodations, but thank you for the kind offer," the elder said with a smile.

"Master, why bother talking so much nonsense with a bunch of mortal ants?" the youth beside him said with impatience.

Frowns creased on both Situ Qianqian’s and Situ Xingfeng’s faces.

This youth was terribly arrogant.

The elder shook his head helplessly. "This temperament of yours really needs to change; you are too proud and it will easily lead to trouble in the future."

"I’m merely speaking the truth. With my talent, I will certainly enter the Immortal Realm before I am twenty," the youth said with an unruly face.

The elder shook his head and sighed, "You think reaching the Immortal Realm is too easy. With your disposition, it’s probably very difficult to grasp the Dao Laws."

"Master, I will make you all take a second look at me. I’ve said that I will definitely strengthen Qingfeng Sect and make it the number one great sect in the Heavenly Spirit Realm," the youth said with clenched fists and a rebellious look.

Upon hearing this, the elder didn’t know what to say and merely expressed a slight apology to Situ Xingfeng and the others.

The youth’s arrogance was indeed arrogance, but his intention for the welfare of the sect was commendable.

The current state of Qingfeng Sect... it’s complicated!

Situ Xingfeng also made a slight gesture of politeness to show he didn’t mind.

Situ Qianqian, on the other hand, seemed somewhat dispirited.

Xu Ping’an had been observing all this without saying a word.

He wasn’t concerned about the youngster’s arrogance.

Such arrogant juniors are not uncommon; a few lessons will naturally make them more humble.

It seemed the elder had this in mind, which was why he brought him along.

It was only that Xu Ping’an was somewhat puzzled: what kind of matter would warrant the elder’s personal descent to the Mortal Realm.

Even if it were for the ancient ruins, it shouldn’t be like this, right?

Had something happened to Qingfeng Sect?

Suddenly, Xu Ping’an seemed to think of something.

A bad premonition surfaced in his heart.

"Eh, this young friend is..." the elder glanced at the disguised Xu Ping’an and expressed his surprise.

"Senior, he is one of the guards from our King Lie Mansion," said Situ Xingfeng, after some thought.

"I’ve seen senior," Xu Ping’an approached and said respectfully.

He knew that the elder had already seen through his true appearance.

But now that he had been reborn, even if the elder had seen his true appearance, it was impossible for him to be recognized.

"A guard? It’s truly rare for one so young to possess such strength," the elder appraised Xu Ping’an with a meaningful look.

Xu Ping’an responded with a slight smile, "Thank you for the compliment, senior."

However, before Xu Ping’an could finish speaking, the youth beside him scoffed, "Nearly thirty years old, and only at the Seventh Rank of the Eighth Layer Realm, such cultivation is considered trash in the Heavenly Spirit Realm. Master, surely you jest."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’an could only shake his head with a wry smile.

"No disrespect is allowed," the elder immediately scolded.

"But it’s true," the youth retorted somewhat defiantly.

"Come with me," the elder chastised and left with the youth, after bidding farewell to Xu Ping’an and the others.

Xu Ping’an watched the elder’s departing figure, deep in thought.