Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 580: Who is the Light of the Firefly

"Xue Fatty, how can you be so sure she can’t make it? She dares to claim she can become number one, that shows her ambition, unlike you who don’t even have the courage to say such words," Qin Yu immediately said with scorn.

"Courage? That’s called overestimating oneself. The number one on the genius list isn’t something you can claim just because you want to. Do you know how much talent that requires?" Xue Hu said with contempt.

"That’s still better than you, someone who only knows how to ’pretend to be a pig to eat a tiger’. Sooner or later, you’ll turn into a real pig." Qin Yu continued with disdain, and even mimicked the snout of a pig after speaking.

Xue Hu didn’t get angry, too lazy to bicker with the girl.

Li Xuanqing, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke up, "Qin Yu, Xue Hu is right. It’s really difficult to be number one on the genius list. Not only does one need talent, but also incredibly profound fortune."

Qin Yu nodded in agreement.

She was only teasing Xue Hu; in fact, she herself didn’t believe Wu Qing could reach the level of number one on the genius list.

It was very likely that this guy wouldn’t even make the top fifty.

"However, when it comes to the number one spot on the genius list, I do think there’s someone who might be able to achieve it," Xue Hu suddenly said.

"Who?" Qin Yu asked.

"Xu Ping’an," Xue Hu replied.

"Him? I doubt he could reach that level," Qin Yu said, somewhat skeptical.

Li Xuanqing, however, nodded and said, "Brother Xu is the person with the deepest fortune I’ve ever seen. There’s indeed a possibility for him, but even for him, it’s tough to become number one on the genius list. However, as long as he lives, a place in the top ten is assured."

"Right, that guy is monstrous. I’ve seen some geniuses from the Ancient Sacred Sects. Even though he’s not as powerful as these geniuses, he possesses a craziness that these geniuses lack," Xue Hu stated.

Li Xuanqing and Qin Yu both nodded in agreement.

That guy was indeed quite insane.

"It’s said that Xu Ping’an is currently in the capital of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty. He even caused a big commotion in the Fire Divine Palace not long ago. I wonder where he’s hiding now. But I’m certain, he definitely hasn’t left. It would be really interesting if he shows up," Xue Hu said with a sinister smile, viciously biting into a big chicken leg.

"Actually, I hope Brother Xu doesn’t show up. There are too many people who want him dead right now," Li Xuanqing said, shaking her head.

But even he wasn’t sure, with Xu Ping’an’s temperament, could he really stay hidden and not make an appearance?

Qin Yu didn’t retort for once; Xu Ping’an really was pretty crazy.

As Li Xuanqing and the others were discussing Xu Ping’an, not too far away in Demon Cloud Heaven, a tall and burly young man stood proudly with his hands behind his back.

Next to him stood another young man who appeared extremely low-key.

If Xu Ping’an were here, he would have recognized this young man.

It was none other than Yan Wu.

The burly young man also resembled Yu Xiuyan, whom he had slain, to some extent.

Indeed, he was the brother of Yu Xiuyan—Yu Xuanshan.

"Nowadays, any Tom, Dick or Harry dares to spout off. Number one on the genius list? Does he have any idea what the strength of the top fifty is?" Yu Xuanshan sneered disdainfully.

"Nothing but ants trying to watch the sky," a young man from Shaoyang Heaven, wearing luxurious clothing, snickered.

"It is said that this person, like that Xu Ping’an, is a genius who, with a Seventh Rank Cultivation, defeated a Ninth Rank. He probably thinks he’s invincible," a good-looking young woman from Moon Cloud Heaven said with a chuckle, mockery in her eyes.

Only Yan Wu, standing to the side, remained silent.

For some reason, he felt a familiar sensation about Wu Qing.

It was as if he had seen him somewhere before.

Yet he was certain he had never met this person.

Could it be just his imagination?

"Yan Wu, I heard that Xu Ping’an has also arrived in the capital of the Great Flame Immortal Dynasty. You’ve seen him; keep a close watch for me. Once you find him, inform me immediately. I will shred him into thousand pieces to avenge Xiuyan," Yu Xuanshan ordered.

"Don’t worry, Big Brother Xuan Shan, I’ve been keeping an eye on him, and I haven’t spotted him yet," Yan Wu said.

Yu Xuanshan nodded, glanced at Yan Wu, and a trace of disdain flickered in his eyes.

"Even if you truly find him, do you think you can kill Xu Ping’an? The intelligence I’ve received indicates that Xu Ping’an has already reached combat power at the Semi-Immortal level. I’m afraid if you go, you’ll only end up getting killed," Yan Wu sneered inwardly.

Yan Wu didn’t need to see Yu Xuanshan’s expression to know that Yu Xuanshan had no respect for him.

That’s why he didn’t have any fondness for Yu Xuanshan.

Of course, he didn’t hold any fondness for Xu Ping’an either, especially since Xu Ping’an had stolen his storage ring.

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Similar discussions were also happening below, as the gazes of prodigies from major forces towards ’Wu Qing’ were filled with scorn.

Among these people were some who had already made it onto the list of geniuses.

"An ant-like figure, yet you aspire to top the Genius List. Boy, even I wouldn’t dare to utter such words. Who gave you the courage?" Yu Wenbai looked at Xu Ping’an and scoffed.

Xie Jizong and Shao Yanlong beside him also had faces full of contempt.

"Who gave me the courage? What’s it to you? Just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean others can’t," Xu Ping’an responded directly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire place burst into an uproar.

Did Wu Qing really dare to speak to Yu Wenbai like this?

Did this fellow really believe that after achieving a certain ranking in the Fire Spirit Mountain, he could be that arrogant?

"Another inflated fool," someone said disdainfully.

Down below, Situ Lie and Situ Xingfeng exchanged glances, both shaking their heads helplessly.

This guy really was a troublemaker.

Having spoken to Yu Wenbai like that, how could Yu Wenbai possibly let him off?

However, they were also curious about who was stronger between Xu Ping’an and Yu Wenbai.

Up on the stage, Li Qingyi and Su Chan were also anxious; Xu Ping’an was actually confronting Yu Wenbai.

The problem was they couldn’t intervene. If they did, it would only make the situation worse.

So all they could do was silently watch from the sidelines.

"Quite the arrogant fellow. It’s been a long time since anyone dared to speak to me like that. I’m looking forward to seeing what makes you think you can talk to me in such a manner," Yu Wenbai huffed coldly.

The next moment, he stepped forward, and a powerful oppressive force bore down directly towards Xu Ping’an.

It had to be said, Yu Wenbai’s strength was indeed powerful.

The pressure from someone at the Semi-Immortal level was incredibly strong. Although just at the threshold of Semi-Immortal, his combat power was easily not typical for his level, possibly even stronger.

The onlookers around them sneered unanimously, this fool who offended Yu Wenbai probably wouldn’t even know how he died.

A Seventh Rank Peak, probably couldn’t even withstand Yu Wenbai’s oppressive force.

If he was pressed to kneel directly by this force, that would be quite ridiculous.

However, to everyone’s surprise, Xu Ping’an stood there, utterly unaffected by the pressure.

It seemed as if the oppressive force had no effect on him at all.

"How is this possible?" the onlookers exclaimed in surprise.

"Huh?"

The Tenth Rank Experts from the major forces also showed expressions of astonishment and made sounds of doubt.