Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 714 - 713 Gongsun Yao

Xu Ping’an changed into a clean set of clothes and walked out of his residence.

As soon as he stepped out, he saw Yu Xianlan approaching with an anxious expression.

"You finally came out. I was worried you wouldn’t make it in time," Yu Xianlan said excitedly.

"What happened?" Xu Ping’an asked with puzzlement.

"Of course it’s good news, otherwise why would I be in such a hurry to find you?" Yu Xianlan laughed.

"Uh, has your father succeeded in the Refinement of the Dao Laws?" Xu Ping’an asked in surprise.

"It’s not that fast, but he has started the refinement. My father asked me to thank you. He says these Dao Laws are very suitable for him. Not only can he recover from his Dao injuries, but he might even break through to the Immortal Emperor Realm," Yu Xianlan said with a smile.

Xu Ping’an nodded.

He guessed that the Yu Immortal Emperor would not give up his own Dao Laws.

He probably let his Dao Laws devour those of the Fenghe Immortal Emperor, resulting in a possible failure to ascend as an Immortal Emperor.

But this would greatly help his future cultivation, after all, the foundation was his own Dao Laws. Refining someone else’s Dao Laws, which were comprehended by another, would make it difficult to advance.

If he were the Yu Immortal Emperor, he would make the same choice.

"So, what are you looking for me for?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"Have you heard of Purple Cloud Mountain?" Yu Xianlan asked.

"Uh, the legendary mountain that contains the will of the heavens?" Xu Ping’an asked in surprise.

"Exactly, that’s the one. This mountain is shrouded in an extremely powerful mist all year round, which even someone of the Immortal Emperor Realm cannot penetrate."

"But recently, I heard that the mist seems to be thinning and a path is emerging. In half a month, this path will be fully formed, and many are planning to go explore,"

Yu Xianlan explained.

"So you want me to join you and explore the mountain?" Xu Ping’an said.

"Yes, what do you think? It’s a Divine Mountain. It’s said that just by cultivating inside, one can encounter numerous artifacts imbued with the Power of Dao Principles. If we really can find a powerful treasure, maybe we can make rapid progress," Yu Xianlan said excitably.

Xu Ping’an showed a thoughtful expression.

He had heard of Purple Cloud Mountain too, a terrifying peak.

It was said to contain a strong will of the heavens. In his previous life, he had also attempted to explore it.

But because the terrifying mists were so dreadful, he eventually had to retreat.

Those were not mere mists but terrifying energies formed by liquefied Dao Principle forces.

Entering it, one might encounter terrifying thunder attacks or extreme flames, and it would be certain death for someone in the Immortal Emperor Realm.

The recent emergence of a path in the mists made Xu Ping’an curious.

Moreover, he was also about to confirm his Dao. If he could do so in Purple Cloud Mountain, it might help conceal the phenomena created by the process.

"Alright, I’ll go with you to check it out. When do we leave?" Xu Ping’an asked.

"No rush, we’ll leave tomorrow. This time, apart from me, there is also a friend who will join us," Yu Xianlan said.

"A friend?" Xu Ping’an was somewhat puzzled.

"You’ll see her tomorrow. She’s quite interested in you," Yu Xianlan said with a smile.

Interested?

Xu Ping’an had a bad feeling.

...

The next morning, Xu Ping’an arrived at the agreed spot on time.

As expected, besides Yu Xianlan, there was another woman.

This woman’s cultivation was high, already at the Tenth Rank Peak.

However, she looked quite young, about the same age as Yu Xianlan, dressed in a black long gown that made her appear enchantingly seductive.

It had to be said, the woman was indeed very beautiful, not at all inferior to Yu Xianlan.

Fair skin, long black hair, an oval face, a pert nose, cherry lips with a hint of a smile.

A tall figure, fair thighs, skin as smooth as white jade.

She exuded a captivating charm all over.

At that moment, she was sizing up Xu Ping’an, seemingly very interested in him.

"This is..." Xu Ping’an asked in surprise.

"My name is Gongsun Yao, the Saintess of the Mountain and Sea Pavilion. I know you. You are Xu Ping’an. The incident where you asked Yu Xianlan to help you out against that person from the Sun and Moon Pavilion, the whole Immortal Hall is buzzing about it," the woman in the black gown said with a smile.

Gongsun Yao?

The Saintess of Mountain and Sea Pavilion?

So that’s it, no wonder she had such cultivation.

Xu Ping’an was not unfamiliar with the name Gongsun Yao.

After all, she was ranked fourth on the Beauty List and twenty-fourth on the Genius List.

Occupying two spots on the lists made her hard to ignore.

"What do you think, isn’t she beautiful? She’s naturally born with the Mysterious Yin Body," Yu Xianlan said with a laugh.

"A Mysterious Yin Body?" Xu Ping’an looked at Gongsun Yao with some surprise.

On closer inspection, it was indeed so.

Gongsun Yao’s body contained an extremely cold force, a force so immense it seemed difficult to contain.

"Your Mysterious Yin Force appears extremely potent, as though about to erupt. Even for a Mysterious Yin Body, this would not be normal," Xu Ping’an said.

"You’re quite knowledgeable indeed. Yes, my Mysterious Yin Body did not possess much Mysterious Yin Energy originally. But when I was ten, I inadvertently consumed a Twelfth Rank Heavenly Yin Fruit, and since then, I have become like this. Each month the Mysterious Yin Energy within me erupts, causing me unbearable pain," Gongsun Yao said with a bitter smile.

"I see, Heavenly Yin Fruit. With your natural Mysterious Yin Body and after consuming the Heavenly Yin Fruit, its energy assimilated into your bloodline. Over time, it has accumulated and turned into a strong toxic force," Xu Ping’an nodded and commented.

He could imagine the pain Gongsun Yao endured; the toxic force, when triggered,

ould make her entire body cold as ice, lifeless as if frozen.

A normal person enduring this toxicity would likely have perished long ago.

For Gongsun Yao to have survived until now was a miracle in itself.