Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 504 Generous Rewards

Back at their residence, Situ Xingfeng couldn’t wait to ask, "Father, why did you let Brother Xu participate in this spar? He is far too easily exposed this way."

Xu Ping’an also looked towards Situ Lie, puzzled in his heart.

"I know, that’s why I plan to pass on my Cultivation Technique and Combat Technique to Xu Ping’an, as well as our Situ Family’s Rift Sky Secret Technique," Situ Lie said.

Both Situ Xingfeng and Situ Qianqian were shocked upon hearing this.

Their own father was going to impart the family’s secret to an outsider?

Although they had no aversion to Xu Ping’an, they had never imagined their father would actually pass on the family legacy to another person.

Xu Ping’an was also somewhat surprised, as before, Situ Lie had not mentioned the Rift Sky Secret Technique.

"I know you’re all very surprised, but this time the Lieyang Royal Mansion must make a bold move. Just a moment ago, I received a piece of news," Situ Lie said.

Xu Ping’an and the others listened attentively, clearly this news was the reason behind Situ Lie’s series of decisions.

Seeing that all three were very interested, Situ Lie began to reveal, "In the past, the final rewards for the spar were things like Fire Spirit Fluid, Immortal Pills, Immortal Artifacts, and the like—generous, yes, but not enough to drive people mad."

"So the reward this time is extravagant?" Situ Qianqian eagerly asked in amazement.

"Yes, extravagant, not only that but beyond my imagination. This time, the top twenty will receive rewards like Fire Spirit Fluid and Immortal Pills as usual, but the top five will have additional rewards," Situ Lie explained.

Xu Ping’an and the others said nothing, silently waiting for Situ Lie to continue.

Xu Ping’an was curious as to what kind of reward could excite the Lieyang King so much.

"This time, in addition to those standard rewards, the top five will have three extra prizes. The first one is the opportunity to participate in the Imperial City’s Holy Temple inheritance ceremony, to receive the Imperial Family’s inheritance," Situ Lie revealed.

As soon as these words were spoken, Situ Xingfeng was instantly stunned.

Situ Qianqian was also astounded beyond measure.

Xu Ping’an was surprised too, the first reward turned out to be an inheritance.

Previously, he had learned that the royal lineage of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty was not like that of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty.

The inheritance of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty came from an Immortal Sect in the Ancient Times, from which countless experts emerged, including those of the Immortal Emperor level.

Such an opportunity for inheritance would be revered by anyone.

Even Xu Ping’an himself would not disregard the Immortal Emperor’s inheritance.

And this was only the first extra reward.

"The second reward, it is said that the top five will have the opportunity, like the Son of the Fire Divine Palace, to wed the Thirteenth Princess," Situ Lie said, looking at Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an was startled.

The chance to wed the Thirteenth Princess?

Wasn’t that his aunt?

It seemed the Immortal Dynasty Emperor of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty didn’t want his aunt to marry the Son of the Fire Divine Palace, hence he had come up with such a method?

But regardless of the reason, just for this alone, he must participate in this spar, and he must enter the top five.

Neither Situ Xingfeng nor Situ Qianqian said anything, this point shocked them too, but Situ Xingfeng wasn’t particularly interested in wedding the Thirteenth Princess, so he wasn’t as surprised.

Of course, the Thirteenth Princess was a woman of exceptional talent, whose future achievements were unimaginable. To wed her would be a dream for all men.

"And the third extra reward?" Situ Qianqian inquired.

Although the first two rewards were attractive, they apparently weren’t enough to excite my father so much.

Xu Ping’an also looked at Situ Lie, agreeing that these first two rewards didn’t seem sufficient to fully sway Situ Lie.

Situ Lie hesitated for a moment before speaking, "The third reward is the real reason I am excited. Anyone who makes it into the top five will receive a pill recipe for a Tenth Rank Superior Grade Heaven Repairing Pill."

"A pill recipe for a Tenth Rank Superior Grade Heaven Repairing Pill? Legend has it that this pill can revive the dead and mend bones, and even if one’s physical body is completely annihilated, it can be reconstituted? Hasn’t this recipe been lost for ages?" Xu Ping’an exclaimed in surprise.

"Reconstitute a physical body?" Situ Qianqian and Situ Xingfeng were also shocked, their faces showing extreme excitement.

"That’s right, the legendary Tenth Rank Superior Grade Heaven Repairing Pill recipe. To be honest, my wife, the mother of Xingfeng and Qianqian, had her physical body destroyed due to certain reasons, and now can only survive in a soul state. I have been trying to find a way to help her reconstruct her physical body all these years, which is why I want to obtain this recipe," Situ Lie said, looking at Xu Ping’an.

"Brother Xu, please be sure to participate in this competition," Situ Xingfeng said earnestly.

"Yes, Big Brother Xu, please help us this time," Situ Qianqian added urgently.

Xu Ping’an finally understood at this moment.

It turns out Situ Lie was striving to save his beloved wife, which explained everything.

"Actually, to be frank, I also have two friends who have lost their physical bodies. Obtaining this Heaven Repairing Pill’s recipe would be tremendously beneficial to me as well. Not to mention the other rewards, this second one alone is something I cannot refuse," Xu Ping’an said.

Upon hearing this, Situ Xingfeng and Situ Qianqian were immediately overjoyed.

"If Brother Xu can help us obtain the recipe, then I, Situ Xingfeng, will owe you my life," Situ Xingfeng said.

Xu Ping’an waved his hand and said, "You’re too serious Situ Brother. I’m doing this for myself as well. However, Elder Situ, since your goal is the recipe, you could completely buy it from the winning power afterwards. With your strength, you should be able to make the purchase."

Xu Ping’an looked at Situ Lie.

"You’re right, I indeed have such a plan, but that is a last resort. Moreover, the Heaven Repairing Pill recipe isn’t something that usual powers would readily sell to others. The pill not only heals injuries but is also greatly beneficial for tempering the Emperor’s Body at the Ninth Rank. So, most powers wouldn’t sell it easily," Situ Lie explained.

Xu Ping’an nodded in agreement.

Indeed, selling such a pill recipe was equivalent to giving others a chance to grow stronger.

In the Mortal Realm, a Ninth Rank expert was already considered among the top-tier fighters.

"Since that’s the case, I will give it my all. But I’ll need Elder Situ to teach me the cultivation techniques and combat skills, which I’ll try to master before tomorrow," Xu Ping’an said.

He wanted to win the rewards, but he also didn’t want to expose his identity.

Learning Situ Lie’s cultivation techniques and combat skills was the best option.

"I was already prepared for this. Here are three things: one is the ’Ninth Layer Heavens Extending Technique’ that I’ve practiced, another is the accompanying swordsmanship combat technique ’Ninth Layer Slash,’ and the last is the ’Rift Sky’ secret technique. In here I’ve also included some of my annotations that should help you master them quickly," Situ Lie said.

Xu Ping’an took the jade slip and nodded gravely, "Thank you, elder. I will not let you down."

After speaking, Xu Ping’an went back to his own residence and began to cultivate these techniques.

With so little time, he had to race against the clock.

"Father, isn’t this too hasty?" Situ Xingfeng, watching Xu Ping’an’s departing figure, couldn’t help but ask.

"There’s no other way. Now we can only take it one step at a time. With your strength, striving to enter the top twenty is hopeful, but the top five is nearly impossible," Situ Lie explained.

Upon hearing this, Situ Xingfeng immediately felt a pang of guilt.

If his strength were sufficient, his father wouldn’t have needed to seek someone else’s help, would he?

With this thought, Situ Xingfeng’s determination flared up. Even if he couldn’t make it into the top five, he had to strive to reach the top twenty.