Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 685 - 684: A Visitor from Immortal Hall

"Master, what are your plans next?" Yin Xue asked.

"I don’t have any plans for the moment. I originally wanted to subdue you and leave this place, but I didn’t expect you to submit to me voluntarily," Xu Ping’an replied.

A smile appeared on Yin Xue’s face as she chuckled, "Isn’t it just because the master is so charming that I was completely captivated?"

Xu Ping’an gave the enchantress a glance and said helplessly, "Do you want to take revenge on them?"

"I do have that thought. The people from the Jade Immortal Sect have caused me a great loss, and I find it hard to swallow this grievance. However, if master has other matters to attend to, I can also let go of them for the time being," Yin Xue said.

"That’s not the case. I still have two friends in the city; I need to bring them back to the Immortal Hall. I came here for cultivation in the Immortal Hall this time," Xu Ping’an explained.

"The Immortal Hall? Master, you must be careful. The Immortal Hall is not what it used to be, it could fall apart at any moment," Yin Xue said.

"I’m aware of that. But let’s talk about you, how do you plan to take your revenge? You have also seen that in a direct confrontation, you may not be their match, and they may even have a second Ice Soul Immortal Talisman," Xu Ping’an said.

"I know, but I never confront head-on. Master, do you know about the dense forest deep outside the West City Gate?" Yin Xue asked.

"Uh, I’m aware of it. I even went there before, but I didn’t venture too deep. Is there something odd about that forest?" Xu Ping’an inquired.

"Yes, something very odd. My father mentioned that there is a powerful Corpse Puppet there, no less than a Peak Immortal Saint," Yin Xue said.

"A Corpse Puppet of the Peak Immortal Saint level?" Xu Ping’an exclaimed in shock.

If there really was such a horrifying entity deep in the forest, the thought of it still made him feel a bit scared.

When he had entered the forest before, he had felt an eerie chill, and thinking back now, it indeed seemed excessively cold.

"Are you suggesting we lure them into the forest and let the Corpse Puppet kill them?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Right, but if I don’t show myself, they probably won’t enter the forest easily," Yin Xue stated.

"That’s too dangerous. If you encounter that Corpse Puppet, you might be in great danger," Xu Ping’an said gravely.

"Yes, so I’m also hesitating about how to come up with a foolproof plan," Yin Xue said.

"Why would there be a Corpse Puppet in that forest?" Xu Ping’an asked, puzzled.

"I heard my father say that the Corpse Puppet is said to be the creation of an Immortal Emperor level master from the Corpse Puppet Sect, but later the master either perished or left, and since then never appeared again. The puppet has stayed here, and over time, it has gradually developed a semblance of consciousness," Yin Xue said.

"From the Earth Spirit Realm’s Corpse Puppet Sect?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Yes, the Corpse Puppet Sect from the Earth Spirit Realm. It’s said that the Corpse Puppet is guarding a treasure, but what exactly it is, I do not know. I once tried to discover it myself, but the Corpse Puppet wouldn’t let me get close," Yin Xue said.

Xu Ping’an fell into deep thought.

A Corpse Puppet Sect master left a Corpse Puppet of the Eleventh Rank Peak in this place, guarding a treasure he couldn’t take away.

Ever since, the master never reappeared, and the Corpse Puppet has remained here, naturally leaving the treasure behind as well.

"Haven’t the Immortal Emperor level masters from the Jade Spirit Realm come to investigate this place?" Xu Ping’an inquired.

"They have, but in the end, they all left disappointed, saying there was no treasure here," Yin Xue said.

Immortal Emperor level masters claim there’s no treasure here?

Could it be that they didn’t discover it?

But with the power of an Immortal Emperor, how could they miss it?

Is there perhaps something fishy going on here?

Xu Ping’an took a deep breath. He didn’t expect to encounter so many incidents just after arriving at the Jade Spirit Realm.

However, he wasn’t in a hurry to return to the Immortal Hall, not at this time.

Going back now might not result in anything favorable, and he could even face oppression and exclusion.

It would be better to acquire more resources outside.

A treasure guarded by a Corpse Puppet of the Peak Immortal Saint level certainly piqued his curiosity.

"What is that forest called?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Yinshi (Corpse Shade) Forest, master. You must have entered that ancient temple before; actually, that ancient temple serves as a barrier suppressing the Corpse Puppet, preventing it from moving beyond the temple’s vicinity," Yin Xue explained.

Xu Ping’an felt even more chill run down his back upon hearing that.

He hadn’t expected to have narrowly escaped danger by sheer luck.

If he had gone further in, wouldn’t it have been easy for him to stumble upon that Eleventh Rank Peak Corpse Puppet?

"Let’s wait a bit longer before we lure them into the dense forest. Otherwise, we might end up sacrificing our own lives instead of drawing them in," Xu Ping’an said.

"Yes, Master," Yin Xue replied.

"Let’s go, we shall meet up with my two friends in the city first," Xu Ping’an said.

Yin Xue naturally agreed.

Following that, Xu Ping’an, leading Yin Xue, walked out of the bamboo forest.

At this moment, Yin Xue had altered her appearance to look no different from an ordinary girl.

However, as Xu Ping’an and his companion were about to reach East City, a disturbance could be heard in the distance.

"Look quickly, a dignitary from the Immortal Hall has arrived."

"Really, it’s truly a dignitary from the Immortal Hall, how impressive. Wow, that woman is so beautiful."

"Indeed, I’ve never seen such a beautiful woman."

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Around them, a chorus of gasps and exclamations rose.

Many people surrounded the direction of the East City Gate, watching something intently.

Someone from the Immortal Hall?

Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but show a trace of curiosity and walked towards the East City Gate.

He saw a trio, each riding a majestic and formidable Qilin beast, exiting the city.

The group consisted of two men and one woman, all of whom were young in appearance.

The leading woman was exceptionally beautiful, with a perfect figure, both tall and well-proportioned.

Her demeanor was even more extraordinary, exuding an air of regal haughtiness.

The two young men at her side were also handsome and imposing.

Xu Ping’an frowned slightly as he observed the three individuals.

Had they come to kill him?

It didn’t seem like it.

Could it be for some other matter?

Many thoughts flashed through Xu Ping’an’s mind all at once.

As for the cultivation of these three, it was not low; the strongest among them was the woman, who had reached the Tenth Rank Ninth Layer Realm.

The two young men, one was at the Tenth Rank Sixth Layer Realm, the other at the Tenth Rank Seventh Layer Realm.

Their gazes towards the woman were filled with admiration.

The trio entered Songmu City abreast.

"Can we really complete the mission this time?" one of the young men asked with some concern.

"Relax, Sister Du is one of the top three talents in the Immortal Hall and the thirtieth unrivaled genius on the genius list. With her here, this mission will surely be a breeze," the other young man said with a smile.

"Don’t worry, since I dared to take this mission, I can certainly complete it," the leading woman said with a determined look in her eyes.

Hearing the woman’s answer, the young man who had asked the question earlier heaved a slight sigh of relief.

After all, Sister Du never boasts without reason.