Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law-Chapter 374: Dumb Luck?

"You two brothers are really good people, even reminding me," Xu Ping’an said with a look of gratitude.

The two men exchanged a smile, and one of them said, "We’re all out here treasure hunting, and it’s not easy. Reminding each other, making good karma."

Ping’an nodded his head.

"I’m just trying my luck, there won’t be any danger here, right?" Xu Ping’an showed a worried expression.

"There won’t be, this volcano won’t erupt anytime soon - what danger could there be? It’s just a bit warmer, which can’t cause us any harm. If you have an Immortal Artifact for defense, you’ll be even safer," the Seventh Rank Sixth Layer Realm Cultivator said carelessly.

"Then thank you both, I’ll go have a look," Xu Ping’an said excitedly. After speaking, he bid farewell to the two and dashed toward the volcano.

The two Seventh Rank Cultivators watched Xu Ping’an’s retreating figure, but their faces revealed sneers of mockery.

"Another one off to seek death, a Sixth Rank in Cultivation, and looks like he’s carrying quite a few treasures, at least a defensive Immortal Artifact," the Seventh Rank Seventh Layer Realm Cultivator chuckled.

"There are still many ignorant people. Although the volcano does occasionally spew some Fire Essence Crystals, without high-level Seventh Rank Cultivation, you simply can’t catch them. Attempting to would only result in being pierced through by the Fire Essence Crystals. Moreover, the amount of Fire Essence erupting now is very little; more often it’s the high-energy fireballs that erupt, which even Eighth Rank Initial Stage Cultivators have to avoid. It’s just a pity that there are always such fools," the Seventh Rank Sixth Layer Realm Cultivator said with a light laugh.

"Haha, isn’t that great? The more fools, the more we gain. Let’s go and follow him. It looks like he’s a big juicy sheep from a powerful faction with no experience. If he dies in the volcano, all his treasures will be ours, and even if his faction investigates afterwards, they won’t be able to trace it back to us," the Seventh Rank Seventh Layer Realm Cultivator from the Ghostly Nether Sect laughed heartily.

The Seventh Rank Sixth Layer Realm Cultivator also laughed along.

So, the two quickly followed, fearing that their ’fat sheep’ might slip away.

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Xu Ping’an sped along but stealthily glanced behind himself.

"They’ve followed? It looks like they want me to march to my death while they pick up the aftermath! Do they really think I’m an inexperienced newbie?" Xu Ping’an chuckled to himself.

Although he lacked a soul to extend outwardly for probing, he had comprehended the grand trends of the world and could still feel two auras following him.

And the character for "ferocious" in his mind was utterly motionless, indicating that these two people were absolutely not a threat to him.

As for their intentions, Xu Ping’an had seen through them long ago.

But he was unconcerned. As long as they didn’t attack him, he would not strike them down either.

Now, what he considered was the danger of the volcano.

If these two were counting on collecting corpses, nearing the volcano must be extremely dangerous.

Of course, the Fire Essence Crystals they mentioned must also be real.

With that thought, even aware of the danger, he was determined to investigate further.

Just like that, Xu Ping’an approached the volcano with great speed, not caring about the two little "tails" following him.

In no time at all, Ping’an arrived at the massive and majestic volcano.

He was roughly one thousand meters away from the volcano, but even at that distance, Ping’an could still feel an intense heat.

The temperature was so high that even Ping’an felt a slight burning sensation on his skin.

"This volcano is no ordinary volcano, with such scorching heat from a kilometer away. If the Fire Essence Crystals were to erupt from the volcano, the temperature would be terrifyingly fearsome," Xu Ping’an murmured to himself.

Luckily, his physical body was strong, and while the heat was uncomfortable, it was bearable.

A regular Seventh Rank Cultivator would likely have to use True Elemental Energy to resist this temperature.

Ping’an then tried to circulate the Tyrant Heavenly Dragon Elephant Technique, discovering that the Fire Attribute Energy here was much denser.

As he practiced the technique, his heart was being fortified by this crimson red energy.

Not only that, but as Xu Ping’an absorbed this energy, he found his resistance to the surrounding heat increasing.

The previously scorching temperature suddenly felt less intense.

"Great, the crimson red energy here is much denser, almost catching up to True Yuan. I bet it gets denser the deeper one goes," Xu Ping’an exclaimed in elation.

So, he continuously circulated the Tyrant Heavenly Dragon Elephant Technique, and Ping’an kept moving towards the volcano.

As Xu Ping’an absorbed the crimson red energy, a faint red glow seemed to envelop his body.

"Eh? This guy hasn’t used True Yuan for defense. With his Sixth Rank, how can he endure this temperature?" the Seventh Rank Sixth Layer Realm Cultivator from the Ghostly Nether Sect exclaimed in surprise.

"Look at that faint red energy on his body. It must be a treasure that’s helping him nullify the heat. Something that can counter such temperature must be an extraordinary item," the Seventh Rank Seventh Layer Realm Cultivator from the Ghostly Nether Sect said hastily.

The Sixth Layer Realm Cultivator glanced once and his eyes lit up.

"It really is a big juicy sheep. This thing can counter such terrifying heat; it must be at least an Immortal Artifact," the Sixth Layer Realm Cultivator said excitedly.

"Yes, it must be an Immortal Artifact. See, those sparks can still land on him, which suggests the Immortal Artifact can only defend against heat, not against fireball attacks. So, when the fireballs erupt, he’s still going to die," said the Seventh Layer Realm Cultivator from the Ghostly Nether Sect with a cold laugh.

The Sixth Layer Realm Cultivator nodded repeatedly.

The fireballs here weren’t merely hot; they contained terrifying energy and had immense impact force, with a strong penetrating power.

A Seventh Rank Peak struck by it would certainly die.

"Look quick, he’s already within five hundred meters, and I reckon there’ll be fireballs any moment now," exclaimed the one at the Seventh Layer excitedly.

The fellow of the Sixth Layer Realm nodded in agreement repeatedly.

"Swoosh!"

Right at that moment, a streak of fire shot out from the volcano, heading straight for Xu Ping’an’s direction.

Xu Ping’an’s eyes instantly focused, watching the fiery streak rushing towards him at extreme speed.

The firelight headed straight for him with tremendous velocity.

"Holy shit, this guy’s so lucky, he’s actually getting a Fire Essence Crystal on the first go?" The two cultivators from the Ghostly Nether Sect behind him were immediately taken aback.

They had waited before, for over three hundred fireballs, but not a single Fire Essence had appeared.

In the end, they had no choice but to give up.

And this guy, just arriving here, gets a Fire Essence Crystal on his first try?

Is he walking some kind of incredible dog shit luck?

"Isn’t that great? The Fire Essence can only be caught directly; if it hits the ground, it’ll shatter and lose its value. He’ll block the Fire Essence for us, and he’s sure to die. Not only can we get the treasures on him, but we might get an extra Fire Essence Crystal," said the Seventh Rank Cultivator at the Seventh Layer Realm excitedly.

The cultivator of the Sixth Layer Realm also had his eyes light up.

Right, they could gain an extra Fire Essence Crystal.

Haha, they were going to be rich.

While the two of them were excited, Xu Ping’an also looked towards the rapidly approaching Fire Essence.

"This is Fire Essence? Such dense crimson red energy," Xu Ping’an was thrilled.

He immediately reached out for the Fire Essence.

The two Ghostly Nether Sect cultivators watching from afar burst into laughter, "Idiot, he’s actually trying to catch it with his hands, that’s totally asking for death."

Even a Seventh Rank Peak strongman could barely withstand it with full force.

And this guy at the Sixth Rank is trying to catch it with his bare hands?

His arm would probably explode in an instant.

However, at the next moment, they were dumbfounded.

Because Xu Ping’an caught the Fire Essence in one hand, merely stepping back three steps, with his arm completely unscathed.

"Holy shit? What’s going on?"

The two Ghostly Nether Sect cultivators were dumbstruck.

Did the energy of the Fire Essence weaken?

He caught it with his bare hands just like that?

Xu Ping’an looked at the Fire Essence in his hand, his face also filled with joy.

The crimson red energy inside was too rich.

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"Swoosh!"

Right at that moment, another streak of fire erupted from the volcano, still heading for Xu Ping’an.

The two Ghostly Nether Sect cultivators who hadn’t figured out what was happening were shocked.

"Another Fire Essence Crystal? Is this guy’s luck too good or what?" the Seventh Rank Sixth Layer Realm cultivator said in amazement.

"He’s not going to catch it with his hands again, is he?" the one at the Seventh Layer Realm also said in bewilderment.

Xu Ping’an watched the Fire Essence shooting towards him and once again caught it with one hand.

He caught another Fire Essence.

"Swoosh!"

At the same time that Xu Ping’an caught it.

Another Fire Essence burst out from the volcano.

At that moment, the two Ghostly Nether Sect cultivators went numb.

What kind of luck is this?

Three Fire Essences in a row?