Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 651: Not Worth Mentioning

"Whoosh!"

Xu Ping’an’s figure landed on the ground.

The gazes of the people around him all fell on Xu Ping’an as well.

Especially Song Kaitian and Yu Chenglin and the like, who perceived Xu Ping’an’s cultivation level the very first moment.

Xu Ping’an did not conceal it and simply displayed his original level of cultivation.

"It really is the Fourth Layer Realm of the Ninth Rank, his cultivation isn’t that high," said Long Zhan.

"Indeed it isn’t high, but Xu Ping’an has always displayed a combat power that surpasses his own cultivation. His strength should be comparable to the peak of the Ninth Rank," Li Fuchen said.

Others nodded in agreement.

Yu Chenglin’s eyes shone brightly, feeling that he completely had the strength to fight Xu Ping’an.

A fighting intent also surged in Song Kaitian’s eyes, obviously wanting to see how he measured up against Xu Ping’an.

Only Qin Mu’s pupils shrank.

"Damn, Fourth Layer Realm of the Ninth Rank, wasn’t he said to be at the Second Layer Realm of the Ninth Rank in the intelligence report? How has he reached the Fourth Layer Realm in just a few days?" Qin Mu muttered to himself.

Looking at Yu Chenglin and Song Kaitian, who seemed eager to try, he shook his head in resignation.

You still want to fight him?

I’m afraid you wouldn’t even be able to beat one of his fingers.

"Master, you’ve finally come back, Ling Xue has missed you to death."

Song Lingxue immediately rushed over excitedly and hugged Xu Ping’an tightly.

The young man called Tang Jun immediately frowned, his eyes filled with displeasure.

He had been pursuing Song Lingxue all this time.

But Song Lingxue had always been indifferent to him, always mentioning this Master Xu Ping’an.

Now upon seeing Xu Ping’an, he couldn’t help but think he wasn’t anything special.

"Men and women should not touch hands when they give or receive things, don’t you understand? Let go of me, otherwise how will you ever get married?" Xu Ping’an said, pushing Song Lingxue away with annoyance.

"Hmph, those common men, none can catch my eye. If I were to marry, I’d marry you, Master. Would you take me as your wife, or even as a concubine, I don’t mind," Song Lingxue said hastily.

Xu Ping’an was helpless.

This girl, she’s still so unrestrained with her words.

However, when Tang Jun heard these words, a strong ferocity burst forth in his eyes.

Although he was only at the Fourth Layer Realm of the Eighth Rank, not particularly strong in cultivation.

Yet he was a formidable Pill Master, capable of refining Superior Grade Nine Pill Elixirs, an existence that would surely rise to the noble status of an Immortal Pill Master in the future.

So what if Xu Ping’an was at the Ninth Rank? When it came to status, he still didn’t compare to himself.

"So you’re the Master of Song Lingxue, not bad, eh? Fourth Layer Realm of the Ninth Rank, you truly live up to being the number one in the Imperial City tournament. My name is Tang Jun, a Ninth Rank Alchemist from the Heavenly Elixir Sect," Tang Jun said with a smile as he stepped forward.

Hearing this, everyone turned to look at Tang Jun.

Tang Jun wore a smile on his face, and his words seemed polite, but everyone could hear the undertone of belittlement in his voice.

However, they all knew that Tang Jun had been pursuing Song Lingxue for more than just a day or two.

Therefore, they understood why Tang Jun would suddenly target Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an just smiled, unconcerned by this.

"Tang Jun, what do you mean by that?" Song Lingxue asked angrily.

"Ling Xue, I didn’t mean anything by it, I was just greeting brother Xu," Tang Jun said with a smile.

"Hmph, you’re clearly provoking on purpose. Tang Jun, don’t think that just because you can refine a few pills, you can compare to my Master. You’re not even worthy," Song Lingxue retorted coldly.

Tang Jun was instantly enraged, and addressing Song Lingxue he said, "Ling Xue, that’s a bit too much. I’m still a Ninth Rank Alchemist, how do I not have the qualifications to compare with him? I am now considered the number one alchemist of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, and he’s just at the Ninth Rank, he doesn’t hold a candle to me in terms of status."

"Pah, you’re just a Ninth Rank Alchemist, my Master can already refine near Immortal Artifacts, what do you have to compare with my Master with? Besides, he’s also the champion of the Imperial City tournament," Song Lingxue said, her face full of anger.

Tang Jun gritted his teeth, he had not expected Song Lingxue to defend her Master to this extent.

In his view, Xu Ping’an indeed had some talent for Artifact Refining in the past, but now, busy with his cultivation, he has likely already neglected it.

Without the identity of an Artifact Refiner, how could he compare to himself, a Ninth Rank Superior Grade Pill Master?

"You say he was the champion of the imperial capital’s grand competition, but that was in the past. Now, let alone Brother Song Kaitian, even Big Brother Yu Chenglin, which one of them hasn’t surpassed him? If he still dwells on past glory, that’s all there is to it," Tang Jun said disdainfully.

Song Lingxue clenched her fists in anger and was about to explode.

But she was held back by Xu Ping’an.

"It’s okay, no need to be angry with such a person. My strength has nothing to do with others, and besides, he didn’t really say anything," Xu Ping’an said with a light chuckle to Song Lingxue.

"He might not have said anything, but his gaze said it all. He’s targeting Master, this guy I know too well. He may appear honest, but he’s full of mischief inside," Song Lingxue continued indignantly.

Xu Ping’an smiled and patted Song Lingxue’s head, saying, "Let him target me. There are plenty outside who want to kill me; his disdain is nothing compared to them."

Compared with those who were constantly after his life, Tang Jun’s contempt was, in Xu Ping’an’s view, not worth mentioning at all.

Hearing Xu Ping’an’s words, Song Lingxue stopped talking, but still glared fiercely at Tang Jun.

Meanwhile, Tang Jun was fuming inside.

What does this mean?

Was he being ignored?

What does ’not worth mentioning’ mean?

Was he being looked down on?

"Swoosh!"

Just then, three streaks of light came flying in.

Then, three majestic figures appeared before everyone.

Xu Ping’an looked toward the newcomers, and his expression instantly became serious.

Among the three, he recognized two of them.

The one leading was naturally the Sovereign of Great Qin, and to his left stood the Snow King, Song Xue.

To the right stood a young man with an aura of elegance, wearing a luxurious robe and looking extremely handsome and dashing.

Furthermore, his cultivation was not low— he had already reached the Tenth Rank First Layer Realm.

"It seems that they must be people from the Jade Immortal Dynasty," Xu Ping’an guessed the identity of the visitors in his mind.

Since they were about to head to the Jade Spirit Realm, naturally someone would come to receive them.

This young man must be the one sent to take them to the Jade Immortal Dynasty.

Initially, Xu Ping’an thought it would be Yu Xianlan, but to his surprise, it was not.

"Swoosh!"

The three figures arrived above Xu Ping’an and the others and stopped in their tracks.

The Sovereign of Great Qin’s imposing gaze swept over everyone before settling on Xu Ping’an.

Everything Xu Ping’an had done was naturally already known to the Sovereign of Great Qin.

It must be said, even he was taken aback when he saw the reports.

"Ping’an, you’ve returned? That’s great, I thought you would go to the Heavenly Spirit Realm," the Sovereign of Great Qin said with a smile.

The people around were stunned as they looked at Xu Ping’an—the Sovereign himself was taking the initiative to greet Xu Ping’an and even addressed him as ’Ping’an, my friend’?

Even Tang Jun was taken aback.

After all, even seeing him, the Sovereign of Great Qin would not be so cordial.

"You jest, Sovereign. As a member of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, I should indeed head to the Jade Spirit Realm," Xu Ping’an replied with a smile.

"Ha ha, good, I am very pleased you have come back," the Sovereign of Great Qin laughed heartily.

Xu Ping’an smiled faintly, not surprised by the Sovereign of Great Qin’s attitude.

However, to the onlookers, all of this seemed quite inconceivable.

Especially Tang Jun, whose brows furrowed tightly.