Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 568: Conversation with My Young Aunt

"Auntie, how have you been these past two years?"

On a hillside, Xu Ping’an and Su Chan nestled against each other.

Xu Ping’an could clearly smell the faint fragrance coming from Su Chan.

"Ping’an, I’ve been quite well. Besides missing you, there was nothing amiss in these years. It’s you who have suffered a great deal in the past two years," Su Chan replied, a hint of distress in her eyes.

Intelligence on Xu Ping’an had been regularly delivered to her residence over the years.

She had even thought about going to the Heavenly Star Palace when she heard that Xu Ping’an had entered it.

If it weren’t for the Palace Master of the Fire Divine Palace and the Great Flame Emperor adamantly stopping her, she would have gone long ago.

"I haven’t really suffered. Being able to see you, Auntie, makes all the hardships worthwhile," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"Already becoming a smooth talker," Su Chan said with a radiant smile, feeling immensely joyful in her heart.

"By the way, Auntie, how did your cultivation improve so rapidly?" Xu Ping’an curiously asked.

Hearing Xu Ping’an’s question, Su Chan’s expression turned solemn as she began to speak, "Actually, since I returned to the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty, I’ve undergone three bone-cleansings, awakening a first-grade Chaotic Taiyin Body. Later, I received an Immortal Emperor’s legacy in a secret realm of the royal family."

"After that, the Great Flame Emperor invested heavily in my cultivation. The Fire Divine Palace, upon hearing of my talent, even titled me as Divine Maiden and provided me with a wealth of resources, allowing me to cultivate in the ancestral lands. So, my cultivation was practically built up from those resources," she added.

Xu Ping’an was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

Chaotic Taiyin Body.

It had never occurred to Xu Ping’an that Su Chan was actually a Chaotic Taiyin Body.

"Typically, bloodline awakenings and constitutions have a certain origin, inherited from the parents. The stronger the bloodline of a parent is, the more likely it is to be passed on. You awakened the Chaotic Taiyin Body, so does that mean your talent was inherited from your mother?" Xu Ping’an pondered before asking.

"It should be. The emperor, my father, mentioned this too. He said that my mother’s background was mysterious; she disappeared after giving birth to me and even took me with her, naming me Su Chan after her own surname," Su Chan explained.

"I see," Xu Ping’an realized.

It seemed that Auntie’s mother’s background was quite extraordinary.

A woman capable of passing down the Chaotic Taiyin Body could not have had a simple identity.

However, he was puzzled as to why Su Chan’s mother would have taken Auntie with her.

Was Su Chan’s encounter with her own mother a coincidence or arranged by someone deliberately?

At this thought, Xu Ping’an felt as if a massive conspiracy was looming over them.

It seemed that both he and his Auntie were pawns on this chessboard.

"So, Auntie, what is your current strength?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Comparable to a Demi Immortal, I suppose. But I have also obtained the recognition of a divine artifact from the Fire Divine Palace. If I use the divine artifact, my combat power can match that of a Tenth Rank Cultivator, which is why the Great Elder regards me warily," Su Chan responded.

Xu Ping’an understood; Auntie’s combat power was even stronger than his own.

Thinking of this, Xu Ping’an couldn’t help feeling somewhat bitter.

It really is good to have the backing of a powerful force.

And ample resources.

"Ping’an, your talent is the strongest. Your current strength is entirely due to your efforts alone, something Yu Wenbai will never be able to match," Su Chan sincerely said.

Xu Ping’an simply smiled faintly, saying nothing.

…

At a distance, Li Qingyi and Qing Huo stood side by side, not approaching.

"Why not go over?" Qing Huo curiously asked.

"He and the princess have not seen each other for a long time; let them have a good chat," Li Qingyi responded indifferently.

"Haven’t you also not seen him for a long time? Their relationship is obviously not simple; don’t you feel jealous?" Qing Huo questioned with confusion.

However, Li Qingyi shook her head. "I’m not jealous. He and the Thirteenth Princess grew up together from a young age, and they were together before I was. All I want is to be with him. As for the number of women by his side, I don’t care."

Qing Huo looked astonished. Li Qingyi didn’t even care about the number of women around Xu Ping’an?

The devotion of her disciple to Xu Ping’an had reached such a depth.

"Silly disciple, don’t you want to monopolize his love?" Qing Huo asked.

She felt that if it were her, she could not accept sharing a man with other women.

"No, being with him is enough for me," Li Qingyi shook her head as she spoke.

Qing Huo was completely speechless.

Her disciple was beyond help.

She looked at Xu Ping’an ahead and felt puzzled. Did this guy really have such great charm?

That her disciple was so deeply in love?

"Swoosh, swoosh!"

While they were talking, Xu Ping’an and Su Chan also arrived by flying.

"Ping’an junior brother, are you alright?" Li Qingyi asked anxiously.

"I’m fine, I wasn’t hurt in the previous battle," Xu Ping’an waved his hand, signaling her not to worry.

Li Qingyi felt completely relieved upon hearing his words.

"Ping’an junior brother, I may not be able to return with you for the time being. My master said she wants to take me to the Heavenly Spirit Realm," Li Qingyi hesitantly said.

"Heavenly Spirit Realm?" Xu Ping’an looked at Qing Huo with some surprise.

"Yes, I plan to take her to the Spirit Realm. Qingyi has high talent, and there is still a lot of potential in her that hasn’t been tapped. I intend to take her back to the ancestral land of the Phoenix Clan; it might be of great help to her," Qing Huo responded.

Xu Ping’an’s eyebrows furrowed deeply.

Qing Huo herself was wanted by the Immortal Hall of the Heavenly Spirit Realm. Going there would likely be fraught with much more danger than fortune.

But Qing Huo was right; Qingyi did have great potential.

He shouldn’t stop her.

"Ping’an junior brother, don’t worry, I’m aware of the danger, but I want to try," Li Qingyi said with a determined look.

"Since you’ve already decided, then I respect your choice. But you should receive the inheritance from the Imperial Capital’s grand ceremony before you go, shouldn’t you?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Yes, I earned one of the top five spots in the trial of Fire Spirit Mountain, making me eligible for the inheritance of this grand ceremony. The Thirteenth Princess once told me that this inheritance is very important," Li Qingyi nodded as she spoke.

"Indeed, this inheritance is very important. Ping’an, in fact, it can be of great help to you as well. I can plead with our father, and perhaps you can also get a chance at the inheritance," Su Chan nodded and said.

Upon hearing Su Chan’s words, Xu Ping’an smiled faintly.

"No need, I already have a chance at the inheritance," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"You do?" Su Chan and Li Qingyi were both puzzled.

Suddenly, Li Qingyi seemed to think of something and looked at Xu Ping’an in astonishment.

"That’s right, I am Wu Tao. I didn’t acknowledge you before because I felt the time wasn’t right," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

"It really is you?" Li Qingyi was surprised.

No wonder she felt a familiar sense about Wu Tao.

So Wu Tao was Xu Ping’an.

Su Chan also seemed to understand and immediately said, "That’s great, Ping’an, you must seize this inheritance opportunity, because it is related to the Reincarnation God Ruins."

"Reincarnation God Ruins?" Xu Ping’an immediately showed a look of surprise.