Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law-Chapter 754 - 753: A Storm is Brewing

"An excellent quality within the Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifacts, you’ve passed the test," Nether Spring said with surprise as he glanced at Xu Ping’an, then spoke.

To refine an Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact to such a degree, although he could do it too, he couldn’t achieve it in such a short period of time.

Therefore, he was sure that the artifact refining skill of the person before him was extremely high, possibly even surpassing his own.

Xu Ping’an smiled and accepted the pass token from Nether Spring’s hand, then headed towards the exit of the square.

Such an assessment was no challenge for him.

The second round of the competition would last for ten days, so the next round wouldn’t commence until after ten days.

After all, those who could complete the competition within the first day were exceedingly rare.

"Wait a moment."

However, just as Xu Ping’an had barely stepped out of the square, Dongfang Qingxue hurriedly caught up to him.

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"Does Immortal Dongfang have something to share?" Xu Ping’an asked with a smile.

"Thank you for your guidance earlier, or else my Forging Technique couldn’t have possibly broken through to seventy-five Stack Hammerings," Dongfang Qingxue said urgently.

"Immortal Dongfang is too kind. I didn’t guide you; it’s entirely due to your own strong comprehension that you could break through, not related to me," Xu Ping’an replied with a smile.

Seeing Dongfang Qingxue come out to express her gratitude indicated that her character was not bad.

He also felt teaching her wasn’t a mistake.

Speaking of which, her father also had some connection to him from his past life, so offering a bit of guidance wasn’t a big deal.

"May I ask, how did you come to know this Eighty-One Stack Hammering Forging Technique?" Dongfang Qingxue hesitated for a moment before finally posing her question.

"I’m afraid that is something I cannot disclose. If there’s nothing else, Immortal Dongfang, I will take my leave," Xu Ping’an replied.

After saying so, Xu Ping’an left the place without looking back.

Dongfang Qingxue stood still, her expression complex. Qin Feng’s Forging Technique was obviously extremely proficient, and it definitely couldn’t have originated from her own father’s side.

There was only one possibility, that Qin Feng’s Forging Technique came from the Immortal Emperor.

Could it be that the Immortal Emperor truly had an unknown lineage outside of her father’s knowledge?

For the Immortal Emperor, Dongfang Qingxue always maintained a respectful attitude. To her, the creator of the Eighty-One Stack Hammering Forging Technique was definitely considered a prodigy of the era.

This was precisely why Dongfang Qingxue was extremely curious about Xu Ping’an.

"How did it go, did you find anything out?" Gongsun Yao walked over and asked.

"No, he didn’t want to say. But he actually guided my Forging Technique earlier and allowed my Forging Technique to break through to seventy-five Stack Hammerings. If I could observe his forging one more time, I might be able to reach Great Accomplishment," Dongfang Qingxue said.

"Great Accomplishment? Then wouldn’t you be able to try refining a Semi-Divine Artifact?" Gongsun Yao exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, the only thing I lacked before was the Forging Technique. Now that my Forging Technique has made a breakthrough, I may very well be able to attempt it," Dongfang Qingxue said with determination in her eyes.

"That would be wonderful. Maybe you could seize first place, and then I wouldn’t need to ask others for assistance," Gongsun Yao said joyfully.

Dongfang Qingxue nodded, "Don’t worry, I will do my best to strive for the first place and win the Divine Fire for you."

A smile spread across Gongsun Yao’s face, "Then I will definitely reward you well at that time."

Dongfang Qingxue smiled helplessly, watching Xu Ping’an’s receding figure, she spoke in a low voice, "Do you think he can refine a Semi-Divine Artifact?"

"He probably can’t, can he? He’s only at the Tenth Rank First Layer Realm. To refine a Semi-Divine Artifact, wouldn’t one’s Soul Power have to at least reach the Eleventh Rank Seventh Layer Realm or higher?" Gongsun Yao said.

Dongfang Qingxue nodded in agreement.

Perhaps she was overthinking it, but she suddenly felt that Xu Ping’an’s level in artifact refinement was even higher than hers.

But now that she saw him in action, she realized Xu Ping’an was superior in forging techniques, yet he fell far short in terms of soul power.

Even she had barely reached the threshold required to refine a semi-divine artifact, so how could Qin Feng possibly refine one?

"However, I always feel that he isn’t as simple as he appears on the surface. He was too relaxed when he was refining intermediate grade immortal artifacts, much more so than me," Dongfang Qingxue said.

"Don’t worry, tonight I will probe his reality for you," Gongsun Yao said with a smile.

"Are you really going to go?" Dongfang Qingxue asked, surprised.

"Of course, I have to go. It’s the first time someone has asked me to visit his room; how could I possibly refuse?" Gongsun Yao said with a laugh.

"But..." Dongfang Qingxue wanted to say something else.

Gongsun Yao interrupted her.

"Rest assured, he wouldn’t dare to do anything to me. My cultivation is above hers, and now that I have broken through to the Eleventh Rank First Layer Realm, can’t I handle someone from the Tenth Rank First Layer Realm? Besides, if he really dares to touch me, he is surely a dead man," Gongsun Yao said confidently.

Dongfang Qingxue nodded and said no more.

Gongsun Yao’s body harbored a malignant poison. Not to mention engaging in intercourse, even attempting to touch her would result in suffering from the invasion of the poison.

And Gongsun Yao’s poison was such that even a warrior of the Immortal Emperor Realm would be helpless against it.

So, she was not overly concerned that Xu Ping’an would do anything to Gongsun Yao.

"Alright, then be careful," Dongfang Qingxue said.

Gongsun Yao nodded nonchalantly.

...

As the two conversed, on the high platform in the square,

Yu Xianlan was sending a message to Yun Xi.

"Mother, why not tell Yao Yao about Xu Ping’an’s identity? His Chaotic Flame must be able to cure her poison," Yu Xianlan sent.

"Xu Ping’an’s Chaotic Flame is still in its initial stage, and Yao Yao’s poison has worsened over the years. It may not be able to cleanse her body of the poison," Yun Xi replied.

"Then what do we do? Even if Ping’an’s Chaotic Divine Fire can’t remove the poison, it should be able to suppress the poison in her body, right?" Yu Xianlan responded.

"Yes, that’s possible. If Xu Ping’an can obtain the Nine Heavens Divine Fire from the Divine Artifact Alliance, then he should be able to completely rid Yao Yao of her poison," Yun Xi communicated.

"That’s wonderful. Xu Ping’an will definitely take first place," Yu Xianlan excitedly said.

"It’s not easy," Yun Xi shook her head.

"Xu Ping’an will definitely do it. I believe in him," Yu Xianlan declared.

Yun Xi shook her head helplessly and continued, "Do you realize that once Xu Ping’an cures Yao Yao of her poison, the two must have skin-to-skin contact? Otherwise, the poison cannot be resolved. Are you really willing to let that happen?"

Yu Xianlan’s expression stalled, but ultimately her eyes were firm as she smiled and said, "As long as it can save Yao Yao, I won’t mind. Besides, Xu Ping’an has never had just one woman. He had several confidantes in the Lower Realm."

Yun Xi wore a look of resignation.

So Xu Ping’an actually possessed such charm that her own daughter was willing to share him with other women?

"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. How is the situation progressing? Are the Jade Immortal Temple and Myriad Demons Sect really joining forces?" Yu Xianlan sent.

"Yes, these two sects have ulterior motives. From what I’ve gathered, they have brought at least six Immortal Emperors this time, yet only two have shown themselves. The exact nature of their plans remains unclear," Yun Xi said gravely.

The reason she had come personally was that she had heard about the movements of the Jade Immortal Sect and Myriad Demons Sect.

Yet until now, she had not discovered the true intentions of these two sects.

Yu Xianlan’s expression was also very grave.