Invincible Soul Emperor

"Did something happen to Young Master?"

Xiao Xiao looked at Xue Feng and asked anxiously.

Xue Feng hurriedly shook his head. "It’s not about the Secret Realm."

Hearing that, Xiao Xiao instantly felt her heart settle back into place.

"But how serious this matter is... it’s about the same as something happening to your Young Master." Xue Feng’s face was utterly solemn.

Xiao Xiao said at once, "Xue Feng, at a time like this, stop keeping me in suspense."

"Someone reported to our Family Head about your Young Master going into the Secret Realm with Xue Zhao. Xue Zhao bringing a foreigner into the Secret Realm already breaks the rules, and someone even fanned the flames in front of the Family Head. He’s furious over this and has even said he wants to send people to drive the two of them out of the Secret Realm!"

Xiao Xiao frowned. "But... weren’t there very few people who knew that Xue Zhao took my Young Master into the Secret Realm?"

"No one knows who told the Family Head. And, something you might not know—I’ve only just received this news myself. Not long ago, our Xue Family suddenly received some business from the Jiang Ancient Clan, something the Jiang Clan’s Saint Heir personally discussed with our Family Head. For us to get those deals, the condition was that we don’t help Ye Qingchen obtain the Buddha’s Relic."

Xue Feng recounted everything he’d learned to Xiao Xiao without leaving anything out.

Xiao Xiao immediately furrowed her brows and fell into thought. "Damn, I actually forgot about that bastard! Xue Feng, is your Family Head really going to send people into the Secret Realm to drive my Young Master out?"

Xue Feng let out a sigh. "The Family Head’s temper is unfathomable—who knows what he’ll decide next? There’s about a fifty–fifty chance he’ll send people in, but sending people into the Secret Realm costs far too much. The Family Head doesn’t want to pay such a huge price just for those business deals."

"Oh, right, the Family Head also said the Secret Realm is extremely dangerous. Even with Xue Zhao by his side, the two of them might not be able to obtain the Buddha’s Relic. That’s why I said there’s still half a chance he’ll send people in to drive Ye Qingchen out."

Xiao Xiao slowly sat down to the side, her mind racing nonstop.

Why would something like this suddenly happen at this time?

That damned Jiang Ancient Clan’s Holy Son—who knows where he is now?

If they wanted to resolve this, perhaps they had to find the Jiang Ancient Clan’s Holy Son?

But the Jiang Ancient Clan’s Holy Son and her Young Master were irreconcilable enemies, and she herself was no match for him.

Even if she found him, it would be useless.

Xue Feng seemed to see through Xiao Xiao’s worries. "Little Girl Xiaoxiao, there’s no need to panic just yet. We still don’t know whether the Family Head will actually send people. I’ve built up some influence in the Xue Family over the years; I can try to persuade him, stall for some time."

"Let’s just hope those two inside can hurry up a bit."

Hearing that he was going to speak up before the Family Head, Xiao Xiao immediately thought of Xue Wei.

"Um, Xue Feng, if someone with even more influence than you in the Xue Family were to persuade the Family Head, would that buy us even more time?"

If she could get Xue Wei to help, and add Xue Feng’s persuasion on top of that, would the Patriarch of the Xue Family completely give up this idea?

The Secret Realm was already full of dangers; if the Xue Family sent people in to cause trouble at a time like this...

Then whether her Young Master obtained the Buddha’s Relic really would be up in the air!

Hearing Xiao Xiao’s words, Xue Feng froze for a moment. "You mean you want Xue Zhao to help? But Xue Zhao is inside the Secret Realm—he won’t be able to come out for a while."

Xiao Xiao quickly shook her head. "No, not him. So you’re saying this might be possible, right?"

Xue Feng didn’t understand why Xiao Xiao would say that.

But he still nodded very seriously. "If it’s someone on Xue Zhao’s level speaking up in front of the Family Head, he might indeed give up this idea. But finding these people and getting them to persuade him won’t be easy."

Xue Feng never imagined that Xiao Xiao would go to Xue Wei. After all, in the Xue Family, besides people like them with strong influence, there were also those few old men in the clan.

If those old Elders stepped forward, their Family Head would definitely listen.

Xiao Xiao nodded earnestly. "Xue Feng, I understand. I’ll still have to trouble you with this."

"Xiao Xiao, there’s no need to be so polite, and don’t worry too much. This matter will be handled."

After the two of them discussed things a bit more, Xiao Xiao finally saw Xue Feng out.

Watching Xue Feng’s departing back, Xiao Xiao made up her mind and headed toward Xue Wei’s residence.

Inside Xue Wei’s courtyard, everything still looked harmonious and peaceful, as if time itself had slowed.

A few plum trees stood with lush branches and leaves, several small birds hopping among the limbs, letting out crisp chirps.

The little path paved with bluestone was littered with fallen petals. A light breeze blew past, carrying waves of floral fragrance.

In the pavilion in the courtyard, Xue Wei was seated upright by an old wooden table, a cup of hot tea in his hand. The tea’s fragrance curled upward, wisps of white steam swirling in the air, lending the scene a tranquil, leisurely air.

Xue Wei was still dressed in a white Long Robe, appearing especially refined and scholarly. A faint smile rested on his face, as if all the turmoil of the world had nothing to do with him.

He took a light sip of tea, his brows easing slightly, as though he were savoring this rare moment of leisure.

Just then, Ah San hurried into the courtyard, came before Xue Wei, and said respectfully, "Master, Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao have already fallen into our trap."

Hearing this, Xue Wei set down his teacup, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly, revealing a smile full of confidence. He tapped lightly on the table, a glint of pride flashing in his eyes. "Just as I expected. Everything is under control. This is only an appetizer—Ye Qingchen and the others can forget about getting the Buddha’s Relic."

Seeing this, Ah San also showed a faint smile and went on, "Master, you are wise. They walked right into our trap without the slightest clue. What should we do next?"

Xue Wei smiled faintly, his gaze deep. "No rush. Let them stay in there a while longer and properly ’enjoy’ what we’ve prepared. When they fully realize there’s no way out, it won’t be too late to move to the next step."

With that, he picked up his teacup again and took another light sip, as if savoring the pleasure brought by this victory.

He gazed leisurely at the scenery in the courtyard, a trace of cold light in his eyes.

As for Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao, he had long since laid out meticulous plans for them; now everything was unfolding step by step.

Xue Wei had no intention of letting their trip to the Secret Realm be an easy one.

Not only would he stop them from getting what they wanted, he would see them buried in the Secret Realm forever!

The Saint Position of the Xue Family could only belong to him, Xue Wei!

Ah San stood to the side, watching Xue Wei’s expression, and felt even greater admiration for his master’s methods.

He lowered his head respectfully and said, "Master, you’re absolutely right. I’ll continue to monitor their movements and make sure nothing goes wrong."

"By the way, how is Wu Chang now?"