Rise of the Sword Son-in-Law-Chapter 742 - 741: Zhang Zhantian

’So it’s Brother Qin Feng, I could tell just by looking that Brother Qin Feng is someone exceptional. May I ask who this is?’ Qin Feng casually glanced at Yin Xue.

He obviously noticed that Yin Xue was an Eleventh Rank powerhouse, his eyes carried a tinge of wariness, but no fear.

’She’s called Yin Xue, my senior sister. She’s here to accompany me to the competition; she does not refine artifacts,’ Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

’I see, an honor to meet you, Senior Sister Yin Xue,’ Zhang Zhantian said with a smile.

Yin Xue smiled but didn’t respond.

Zhang Zhantian was taken aback.

’My senior sister isn’t fond of speaking,’ Xu Ping’an explained with a smile.

’That’s alright, no worries. Brother Qin, I mean no harm. I was just thinking since we’re all here to take part in the competition, it’d be nice to befriend each other,’ Zhang Zhantian said with a smile.

Xu Ping’an smiled. Whether Zhang Zhantian genuinely wanted to make friends, or had some other scheme in mind, he didn’t care.

With Zhang Zhantian’s level of cultivation, even if he had any schemes, they wouldn’t pose a threat to him.

’Brother Xu, may I ask what rank of Immortal Artifact you can refine?’ Zhang Zhantian suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, the two people beside them also looked curiously at Xu Ping’an, clearly intrigued by the question.

Xu Ping’an responded with a smile, ’An Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact shouldn’t be a problem.’

Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact?

Hearing this, the two onlookers both showed a hint of surprise.

To think that Xu Ping’an, who appeared even younger than they were, could refine an Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact.

Those participating in the competition had the requirement of being under one hundred years of age, and just becoming an Immortal Instrument Master within that timeframe was already extremely remarkable.

To become a master capable of refining Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifacts was even more incredibly challenging.

That’s why they were so surprised when Xu Ping’an said he could refine Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifacts.

’So Brother Qin Feng can refine an Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact, with that the first two rounds won’t pose any problems,’ Zhang Zhantian said laughingly.

’First two rounds? Are there many rounds in this contest?’ Xu Ping’an asked curiously.

’Brother Qin doesn’t know?’ Zhang Zhantian asked with a smile.

’Hmm, I’m unfamiliar; I just happened to pass by and, hearing about the contest, I decided to join. If Brother Zhang is aware, please enlighten me,’ Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

He truly was unaware and hadn’t yet looked into the rules of the contest.

’In that case, let me explain a thing or two for Brother Xu,’ Zhang Zhantian said, nodding.

’Actually, the contest is divided into five rounds. The first round is the preliminary selection; the only requirement is to forge an Immortal Artifact, eliminating those who are incapable of doing so. Those who pass this round will receive an Immortal Instrument Master badge issued by the Refining Alliance,’ Zhang Zhantian explained.

’An Immortal Instrument Master? That must eliminate eighty percent of the competition, right?’ Xu Ping’an said.

’Ninety percent. Many who join the contest do so to gain experience, or hope to catch the eye of a Refiner Master and enter under the tutelage of a powerful mentor, or be spotted by some force for their potential and join their ranks,’ Zhang Zhantian explained.

Xu Ping’an understood then; no wonder the registration fee was so high and yet so many were participating.

Fifty thousand contenders, and with ninety percent eliminated, that would leave only five thousand.

Five thousand Immortal Instrument Masters was not a small number.

’So it’s the second round where things get truly stringent. In that round, they’ll give a topic, forging an Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact. Only those who can accomplish this task will pass, and it’s predicted that more than ninety percent will be eliminated at this step,’ Zhang Zhantian said.

Xu Ping’an nodded; being an Intermediate Grade Immortal Instrument Master already held a not insignificant status in the Immortal Realm, enough to be revered guests in certain powers.

’Then the third round—I assume the topic is to refine a High Grade Immortal Artifact?’ Xu Ping’an inquired.

’Correct. Anyone who gets through the third round is a peerless genius. There probably won’t be more than fifty people,’ Zhang Zhantian replied.

’So the fourth round’s test will involve Superior Grade Immortal Artifacts?’ Xu Ping’an asked.

’Brother Qin Fengxiong is indeed astute. Those who make it through the fourth round are already among the best of the best in this contest, and they’ll number around ten,’ Zhang Zhantian said.

’The fifth round involves the reforging of Semi-Divine Artifacts; right now, it’s still unknown who can forge them. Even if they can’t forge one, the final judgment as to who is first will be made from the finished products that are forged,’ Zhang Zhantian continued to explain.

Xu Ping’an nodded.

So that’s how it is. With this in mind, being able to refine a Semi-Divine Artifact in this competition almost guarantees a spot in the top three, or even possibly first place.

Although Ping’an was confident in his ability to refine a Semi-Divine Artifact, he had never actually done it before.

Therefore, Xu Ping’an didn’t dare be one hundred percent certain he could refine a Semi-Divine Artifact.

However, he felt the possibility of winning the championship was still very high.

"Brother Zhang seems to know a lot about this competition, even guessing the number of people who can pass each stage," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.

Zhang Zhantian smiled and replied, "To be honest with you, Brother Qin, this is exactly my line of business. I might not know other things, but I have information on almost everyone who can refine High Grade Immortal Artifacts," Zhang Zhantian said confidently, patting his chest.

"I see. Do you know who can refine Superior Grade Immortal Artifacts?" Xu Ping’an asked curiously.

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"Brother Qin, that question will cost you. This is very important information; these people are the top contenders for the championship," Zhang Zhantian said with a smile.

"Oh? How much?" Xu Ping’an asked.

The other two also looked at Zhang Zhantian curiously.

To tell the truth, they too were curious about who these people were.

"Ten thousand Intermediate Grade Spirit Stones each," Zhang Zhantian said.

"Why don’t you just go rob someone?" one person couldn’t help but curse.

Xu Ping’an was also somewhat surprised.

Zhang Zhantian’s intelligence really is expensive.

The price of a Low Grade Immortal Artifact is about ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones.

An Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact is about ten thousand Intermediate Grade Spirit Stones.

A High Grade Immortal Artifact is about ten thousand High Grade Spirit Stones.

A Superior Grade Immortal Artifact is about ten thousand Superior Grade Spirit Stones.

So Zhang Zhantian’s asking price for the intelligence of one person was equivalent to an Intermediate Grade Immortal Artifact, an undeniably high value.

"Are you buying, Brother Qin?" Zhang Zhantian asked with a sly grin.

"No, can’t afford it," Xu Ping’an said with a laugh.

Disappointment flashed across Zhang Zhantian’s face, but he quickly smiled and said, "It’s no problem if Brother Xu isn’t buying. I wonder if you’re interested in the rewards for this competition? If you are, it’s ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones."

Xu Ping’an laughed. Selling the information about the competition’s rewards now.

It was just a matter of knowing a few days earlier or later.

Once the competition started, it would certainly be announced.

"Here are ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones," Xu Ping’an said, handing over a storage ring with a smile.

"Alright, Brother Qin, here’s the information you wanted. It contains all the rewards for this competition, plus I’ve included some guesses about the test questions for each round of the competition," Zhang Zhantian said, handing Xu Ping’an a scroll with a smile.

Xu Ping’an smiled, took the scroll, and, instead of hurrying to read it, walked toward his room.

"Brother Xu, I also have information on the beauties participating in the competition. Are you interested? It’s also ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones," Zhang Zhantian said hastily.

Xu Ping’an was caught between laughter and tears.

Information on beauties?

What would he need that for?

"You keep it for yourself," Xu Ping’an said with a smile, and then he entered his own room.

"Pleasure doing business with you, Brother Xu," Zhang Zhantian said, not offended at all, smiling.

Looking at the storage ring in his hand, his eyes sparkled.