Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law

Chapter 718 - 717 The Deceased

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"Hmph, just a mere beast. If I really wanted to kill her, do you think you could stop me?" Qin Yuan snorted disdainfully, looking at Purple Cloud Sculpture with contempt.

Purple Cloud Sculpture’s expression became solemn.

"Don’t worry, he wouldn’t dare to strike at me. A number of strong individuals from the Immortal Hall have arrived, and the Supreme Elder is coming as well. If he strikes, the Immortal Hall won’t let him off," Yu Xianlan said, reassuringly.

Hearing this, Qin Yuan snorted coldly.

Clearly, Yu Xianlan had guessed correctly.

Indeed, at the moment, he truly didn’t dare to take action.

The Immortal Emperor Realm powerhouses of the Immortal Hall might be lurking nearby.

If he really attacked, it might be him who ended up dead.

"Hmph, Yu Xianlan, don’t get smug. I’d really like to know, if you look down on even me, then who in the Jade Immortal Realm do you hold in high esteem? I, Qin Yuan, am the number one talent of the Jade Immortal Realm," Qin Yuan declared arrogantly.

"That may not be the case. Qin Yuan, do you really think no one can compare to you? Don’t be afraid of the truth, Sister Yu already has someone in her heart," Gongsun Yao said teasingly from the side.

"Who?" Qin Yuan asked coldly.

"His name is Xu Ping’an, right in front of you," Gongsun Yao said, pointing at Xu Ping’an.

Xu Ping’an’s expression changed, revealing a trace of surprise.

"Yao’er, don’t talk nonsense!" Yu Xianlan’s face also changed, and she immediately reproached.

However, Qin Yuan looked towards Xu Ping’an, starting to size him up.

Initially, he hadn’t taken Xu Ping’an seriously at all. Just a Ninth Rank Peak, and even merely a servant.

Could this man actually be Yu Xianlan’s beloved?

If Yu Xianlan hadn’t denied it, he would still believe Gongsun Yao was spouting nonsense, merely making up an excuse to fend him off.

But Yu Xianlan’s reaction was clearly not normal.

Like a secret being exposed, yet worried about hurting someone.

"Yu Xianlan, it seems your taste isn’t that great either, fancying a Ninth Rank Peak youngster? Such trash also dares to compare with me?" Qin Yuan said disdainfully.

His contempt for Xu Ping’an was evident.

Xu Ping’an just frowned and kept silent.

"Qin Yuan, Yao’er is talking nonsense, don’t listen to her ramble," Yu Xianlan hastily denied, and she even glared at Gongsun Yao.

It seemed Gongsun Yao realized her mistake as well, and she said no more.

"Hmph, the more you deny it, the more suspicious it seems. But regardless of whether he is or isn’t, it’s always right to kill him," Qin Yuan’s eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent.

The next moment he was ready to attack Xu Ping’an.

In his view, dealing with just a Ninth Rank was like squashing an ant.

Xu Ping’an’s eyes became piercingly sharp in an instant, his body’s strength surged, ready to handle Qin Yuan’s attack.

Once Qin Yuan made a move, he wouldn’t hesitate to use Demon Elephant Tri-Transformation, defending with all his might.

After all, Qin Yuan’s combat power was at the Semi-Emperor Realm.

Against the power of the Semi-Emperor Realm, Xu Ping’an had tried many times in the first layer of the Demon Elephant Tower, almost each time without the ability to fight back.

So once Qin Yuan attacked, he would have to give his all.

"Stop, Qin Yuan, he is a person of my Immortal Hall. If you kill him, my Immortal Hall will fight you to the death, you might as well try," Yu Xianlan immediately roared, stepping in front of Xu Ping’an.

This act made an icy glint flash in Qin Yuan’s eyes.

Yu Xianlan actually went to such lengths to protect this Xu Ping’an?

"Hmph, the more you protect him, the more I want to kill him," Qin Yuan snorted.

The next instant, he prepared to make another move.

"How dare you!" Just then, a thunderous shout rang out.

Following, an aged figure appeared directly in front of Yu Xianlan.

At the same time, a vast power erupted, instantly sending Qin Yuan, who was about to pounce, flying.

"Ugh!"

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Qin Yuan’s mouth corner leaked a trace of fresh blood, his eyes fiercely fixated on the elderly woman who had suddenly appeared.

Immortal Hall’s supreme elder, Immortal Auntie Yu.

"Humph, Qin Yuan, whatever are you trying to do, daring to strike at our Immortal Hall’s princess?" The elderly woman coldly huffed.

A powerful pressure from the Immortal Emperor crushed down on Qin Yuan ferociously.

The immense pressure, like a giant mountain, left Qin Yuan gasping for breath.

Immortal Emperor Realm, Sixth Layer?

Xu Ping’an was somewhat surprised as he looked at the old crone.

This hunched old crone, holding a cane, had snow-white hair and her face was full of wrinkles, but one could still tell that she was a beauty in her youth.

"Granny? Is it you? You’re still alive?" Yu Xianlan was also extremely excited.

"Yes, I am still alive. It is your mother who sent me here this time," Immortal Auntie Yu said warmly, smiling at Yu Xianlan.

Yu Xianlan was overwhelmed with excitement at her words.

"Immortal Auntie Wei, I never expected you to still be alive. I thought it would be old Yu Tianshu coming this time, but to my surprise, it’s you. Rumors said you were still among the living, yet I never imagined it to be true."

A deep voice rang out, followed by a figure appearing in front of Qin Yuan.

The newcomer was none other than that black-hearted old ghost.

"Humph, black-hearted old ghost, you were defeated by my hand back in the day. What? Do you wish to battle me again today?" Immortal Auntie Yu coldly huffed, her tone full of dominance.

She stamped her cane onto the ground and a terrifying momentum of the Dao Laws instantly swept around.

"Immortal Auntie Yu, I have no desire to fight with you. However, the people of my Myriad Demons Sect aren’t to be bullied by you. Let’s go." The black-hearted old ghost said, pulling Qin Yuan with him to leave.

Qin Yuan, though unwilling, still shot Xu Ping’an a fierce glare before departing.

Xu Ping’an wore a helpless expression; he had not said a word from start to finish.

Only when the two had left did Yu Xianlan breathe a sigh of relief.

"Yao’er, quickly apologize to Xu Ping’an. Do you realize the trouble you’ve caused?" Yu Xianlan immediately glared sharply at Gongsun Yao.

"Did I really do something wrong, Sister Yu? But everything I said was true, you do like this guy," Gongsun Yao said with a mischievous face.

"How dare you speak nonsense." Yu Xianlan was about to slap her in anger.

Gongsun Yao stuck out her tongue.

"Xu Ping’an, don’t listen to her nonsense, and this time, it’s really Yao’er’s fault, causing you such big trouble," Yu Xianlan said with a guilty face.

"It really is a bit troublesome; I can’t beat that Qin Yuan now," Xu Ping’an said with a wry smile.

"I’m sorry, okay? I didn’t do it on purpose. I just wanted to use you to help Sister Yu out of trouble. And Sister Yu really does like you, she always smiles when she mentions you," Gongsun Yao said.

"How dare you continue to talk nonsense." Yu Xianlan immediately covered Gongsun Yao’s mouth.

Xu Ping’an’s face grew increasingly cold; he knew Gongsun Yao was doing it on purpose.

She wanted to use Qin Yuan to test his real strength.

She also wanted to see just why he was favored by both Yu Xianlan and Du Bingxin.

Although she knew that with a strong Immortal Emperor Realm expert present, she probably wouldn’t die, such an act was undoubtedly offensive to him.

And it also led to big trouble for him in the future as Qin Yuan would not give up easily.

"So, you are Xu Ping’an, thank you," the elderly woman said with a smile, looking at Xu Ping’an just then.

Xu Ping’an knew she was referring to the matter of him giving away the Immortal Emperor’s Dao Principle.

"Senior need not mind; it was a promise I made to Princess Yu," Xu Ping’an said nonchalantly.

The elderly woman smiled, her eyes filled with appreciation.

"Don’t worry, with me here, that Myriad Demons Sect’s boy won’t harm you," she said with a smile.

"Thank you, senior," Xu Ping’an said gratefully.

"Granny, what exactly is going on? I saw with my own eyes your burial; how can you be alive again?" Yu Xianlan hurriedly asked.

Xu Ping’an was also curiously looking at the old woman.