Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 712 - 711 Testing

Xu Ping’an followed the Immortal Empress into the great hall.

The Immortal Empress did not speak, but directly entered the Teleportation Formation.

Xu Ping’an followed suit.

Soon, the two appeared at the very top of this immensely large hall.

Within this hall, Xu Ping’an could clearly see the entire sight of the floating city.

"Take a seat," the Immortal Empress said as she took her place on the Empress’s seat above and instructed Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an did not stand on ceremony either, and directly sat down on a chair to the side.

"Do you really possess the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle?" the Immortal Empress asked bluntly.

"Yes, the Fenghe Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle," Xu Ping’an responded.

"What level is the Immortal Emperor?" the Immortal Empress inquired.

"Third Layer!" Xu Ping’an replied.

At this moment, the attitude of the Immortal Empress left Xu Ping’an somewhat uncertain.

Why did it feel like the Immortal Empress was not very happy?

"An Immortal Emperor of the Third Layer should be able to save my husband," the Immortal Empress nodded and said.

"Why do I feel that the Immortal Empress is not very happy, even though I have brought the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Actually, I am very happy, but I am puzzled. Why didn’t you refine it yourself and are even willing to give it away? That is, after all, the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle," the Immortal Empress questioned.

Xu Ping’an laughed, looked at the Immortal Empress, and said with a smile, "To say something that might make the Immortal Empress laugh, I do not hold the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle in high regard."

The Immortal Empress was taken aback, giving Xu Ping’an a surprised look.

The words of Xu Ping’an could not be described as anything less than audacious.

To claim that he held the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle in low esteem.

One must know that this refers to the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle; in this day and age, an Immortal Emperor signifies an invincible existence.

Perhaps, refining the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle is the only chance to become an Immortal Emperor.

"It seems you’re very confident that you can become an Immortal Emperor. Geniuses often bear arrogance, but the result may not be as you wish. What if you regret it later on?" the Immortal Empress continued to ask.

"I won’t regret it, and I’m not merely confident I can become an Immortal Emperor, but rather, I’m confident I can become a deity," Xu Ping’an stated firmly.

Then Xu Ping’an continued with a laugh, "The Immortal Empress need not test me anymore. Since I promised to provide the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle, there is no other intention. It is simply because I saw your daughter’s face and promised her the Innate Dao Principle. Now that I’ve gone back on my word, I’ll make up for it with the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle."

The Immortal Empress furrowed her brows, looking at Xu Ping’an with slight astonishment.

Indeed, she was testing him, probing Xu Ping’an’s intention.

She did not believe someone could offer the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle to another person without any agenda.

So, when Yu Xianlan was extremely excited about telling her this matter, she behaved very calmly in return.

The current Immortal Hall couldn’t withstand any more turmoil, and if there were any conspiracy within this ordeal, it would be beyond what they could bear.

"What do you think of Xianlan? If you really are willing to offer the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle, I could arrange for her to be betrothed to you," the Immortal Empress said to Xu Ping’an.

But Xu Ping’an frowned.

"Immortal Empress, as I have said, I am offering the Dao Principle not for any reward. There’s no need for such a gesture, and Yu Xianlan is not a bargaining chip," Xu Ping’an stated.

The Immortal Empress’s expression turned cold in an instant.

"Do you truly have no other ulterior motives?" the Immortal Empress asked coldly.

Xu Ping’an scoffed.

But he also felt relieved.

At least the Immortal Empress did not betray the Yu Immortal Emperor; otherwise, he would indeed hesitate to offer the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle so readily.

Instead, such caution from the Immortal Empress was to be expected.

"The Dao Principle is within; I have already given it to you. You may verify it yourself," Xu Ping’an said as he tossed over the object containing the Fenghe Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle.

The Immortal Empress received the Dao Principle, examined it, and her expression was one of utter shock.

"It really is the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle, this fellow actually bestowed the Dao Laws upon them."

"Is there really no conspiracy behind this?"

"You... you just gave this to us just like that?" The Immortal Empress couldn’t believe it.

Xu Ping’an replied, "What I gave is only the Dao Laws, but you need to return this carrying object to me, as I will need it later. Also, when you see the Yu Immortal Emperor, please send him my regards."

After speaking, Xu Ping’an was about to leave.

"Wait a moment." The Immortal Empress called out to Xu Ping’an.

"Does the Immortal Empress have anything else?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Lan Xi thanks Master for the great kindness. This favor will surely be etched in the hearts of everyone in the Immortal Hall." The Immortal Empress gave Xu Ping’an a slight bow.

This surprised Xu Ping’an somewhat.

Such a grand gesture, probably no one else in the entire Immortal Hall would receive such treatment.

The Immortal Empress is actually bowing to him?

"There’s no need for such formalities, Immortal Empress. As for giving the Dao Laws, I do have a bit of a selfish motive. Should I need His Majesty the Yu Immortal Emperor’s assistance in the future, I hope he will lend a hand." Xu Ping’an said.

"Naturally. Master, this is my Immortal Hall’s Emperor’s Token. With this token, Master can go anywhere in the Immortal Hall," the Immortal Empress said and handed Xu Ping’an a token after speaking.

Xu Ping’an took the token and smiled, "Then I thank you, Immortal Empress. By the way, Immortal Empress, you can just call me Ping’an."

"Very well, you and Xianlan are of the same generation, so I will call you Ping’an. How about you call me Aunt Lan?" the Immortal Empress said.

"Alright, Aunt Lan," Xu Ping’an called out.

The Immortal Empress revealed a smile.

"Ping’an, stay at the Qingtian Palace for the time being. Xing Feng might have been scared off by me today, but given his character, he definitely won’t let matters rest. If you leave, he will surely target you," Lan Xi continued.

"That’s fine, I am currently planning to consolidate my Realm and take this opportunity to break through to the Tenth Rank," Xu Ping’an nodded, not refusing the offer.

"In that case, don’t refuse these resources. With them, you should be enough for your advancement," the Immortal Empress handed Xu Ping’an a storage ring.

"Alright, thank you, Aunt Lan," Xu Ping’an thought for a moment and accepted the storage ring.

He didn’t have any cultivation resources on him at the moment and he wasn’t planning on leaving this place for a short while.

So the best way to quickly improve his Cultivation was to accept these resources.

Lan Xi’s face also revealed a faint smile upon seeing Xu Ping’an accept the storage ring.

"Let’s go down and find Xianlan, she’s probably getting anxious waiting there," Lan Xi said with a smile.

Xu Ping’an smiled and nodded.

Soon, the two of them exited the Qingtian Palace.

"Mother, you haven’t done anything to Xu Ping’an, have you?" Yu Xianlan asked anxiously as they came out.

"Don’t worry, Aunt Lan hasn’t done anything to me, just asked a few questions out of concern," Xu Ping’an replied.

"Mother, didn’t I tell you, there’s nothing wrong with Xu Ping’an," Yu Xianlan said somewhat reproachfully.

"Mother has already apologized to Ping’an, and Ping’an has already handed over the Dao Laws to me. I will deliver them to your father in a bit, and he will surely be delighted when he knows," Lan Xi said with a smile.

"Really? That’s great, Xu Ping’an, thank you," Yu Xianlan, excited, immediately hugged Xu Ping’an.

A delicate body in his embrace, even Xu Ping’an was taken aback.

Lan Xi, who was beside them, just smiled and didn’t intervene.

"Alright, Xianlan, I’ve asked Ping’an to stay at the Qingtian Palace. You take him to find a place to rest. I still need to see your Heavenly Emperor father, so I am entrusting Ping’an to your care," Lan Xi said.

"Rest assured, leave it to me," Yu Xianlan replied with a smile.

At that moment, her smile was extraordinarily happy, appearing more relaxed than ever before.

Lan Xi nodded and vanished on the spot.

Xu Ping’an looked at the excited Yu Xianlan and his face also revealed a trace of a smile.

It seems that this girl had been under quite a bit of pressure before.