Chapter 762 - Results
"You’re right, that boy is still too young. How dare he make such a request! However, the Family Head is not one to quibble over such matters. The boy truly did contribute to our cause, and he deserves a reward! But giving him the Buddha’s Relic is absolutely out of the question! Still, I do have an idea."
At that moment, Xue Wei, who was sitting in a corner, suddenly spoke. His words left the other Elders stunned. The Family Head also looked at him curiously.
"Xue Wei, do you have a good suggestion?"
"Family Head, we can let him enter the First Mystic Realm. If he can obtain the Buddha’s Relic on his own, that in itself would be a testament to his ability. Then you would naturally be able to see his true value. Family Head, what do you think of my proposal?"
After Xue Wei finished speaking, the Family Head was lost in thought while the other Elders immediately began discussing it excitedly among themselves.
"This idea is quite brilliant. I think it could work."
"Yes, yes! This way, he’ll be forced to realize his own abilities and limitations."
"Xue Wei’s method is excellent. It serves as both a reward and a way of granting his request."
Hearing this, the Family Head stroked his chin. After a long pause, he slowly nodded. "Xue Wei, your idea is indeed very good. This way, no one can accuse me of being harsh. Since that’s the case, let’s proceed with your plan."
The Family Head gave Xue Wei a pleased nod.
Once the Elders had left, the Family Head called out to Xue Wei, who was also preparing to leave. "Xue Wei, wait a moment."
"Family Head, what is it?" Xue Wei turned back.
The Family Head walked up to him with a smile. "Xue Wei, your capabilities are clear to us all. However, when it comes to selecting the Saint Heir, I will not show favoritism to anyone. The Xue Family can only have one—either a Saint Heir or a Saintess. That girl Xue Zhao is also very strong, so you must be careful."
Xue Wei smiled and nodded. "Thank you for the reminder, Family Head. I believe that as long as one possesses true strength, their chances in the competition will naturally increase significantly."
The Family Head nodded. "Still, it’s truly strange. Why is every single person after this Buddha’s Relic all of a sudden?"
Xue Wei’s eyes widened in curiosity. "Is there someone else looking for the Buddha’s Relic?"
"No, no, there’s no harm in telling you this. Just today, a representative from the Jiang Ancient Clan’s Saint Heir came to see me. He said that Ye Qingchen has been dispatched to our territory to find the Buddha’s Relic and asked me not to help him. If I refuse to help, the Jiang Ancient Clan is willing to offer us an even better cooperative deal. Tell me, isn’t this a heaven-sent opportunity?
"An outsider like Ye Qingchen... We wouldn’t have helped him find the Buddha’s Relic anyway, even without their request. Now, this lucrative partnership has fallen into our laps simply because of it. We would be losing far more than we’d gain if we did help him now!"
The Family Head paid no mind to the Ye Qingchen they spoke of; his thoughts were on the new partnership.
Xue Wei frowned as he listened. Ye Qingchen is looking for the Buddha’s Relic...
"Alright, that’s all. You may go now."
「Elsewhere.」
As soon as Xue Feng received the news, he immediately went to Ye Qingchen’s courtyard, but Ye Qingchen had yet to emerge. With no other choice, Xue Feng found Xiao Xiao next door. "Little Girl Xiaoxiao, I’ve already spoken to the Family Head about the Buddha’s Relic, but he didn’t agree to give it to us."
No sooner had Xue Feng spoken than Xiao Xiao’s face fell. "He didn’t agree..."
"However, Little Girl Xiaoxiao, it’s not a complete dead end. While the Family Head didn’t agree to hand over the Buddha’s Relic, he did say he’d give me an opportunity to enter the First Mystic Realm. I think we can definitely go look for the Buddha’s Relic together."
At his words, Xiao Xiao’s sad expression immediately vanished. "Are you serious? Can we really go look for it?"
"Of course. The Family Head has already given me his word. It’s just that Ye Qingchen hasn’t come out yet... I think it should be fine if just the two of us go, right?" Xue Feng glanced toward Ye Qingchen’s courtyard.
Xiao Xiao followed his gaze to the adjacent courtyard. "I don’t know when the Young Master will be out. If that’s the case, then just the two of us will go. When he comes out, we can give him a surprise!"
A determined look appeared on Xiao Xiao’s face.
Seeing this, Xue Feng nodded. "In that case, Little Girl Xiaoxiao, pack your things. We’ll set out tonight."
Having made their decision, the two of them entered the Secret Realm that evening, just as dusk was falling.
「Meanwhile.」
Not long after Xiao Xiao had left, Ye Qingchen slowly opened his eyes.
"I have to say, this Elixir from the Zheng Family is truly effective. My cultivation at the Martial Emperor Realm Fourth Layer has not only stabilized, but it has also improved considerably."
Ye Qingchen got up and stretched. Seeing that it had grown dark outside, he slowly walked out and dispelled his barrier.
Huh, where did that girl Xiao Xiao go?
He looked around but couldn’t see her anywhere. After searching for some time, he finally learned from a servant that Xiao Xiao had gone into the Secret Realm to find the Buddha’s Relic for him.
"Damn it! Does that girl really think the relic is that easy to obtain? Sigh, she’s in such a rush... she didn’t even wait for me. What if she runs into danger in there? Still, with Xue Feng accompanying her, she probably won’t get hurt."
Ye Qingchen muttered to himself. He knew the Xue Family wouldn’t help him so easily, but he hadn’t expected Xiao Xiao to rush into the Secret Realm so readily. That place wasn’t somewhere one could enter casually. To think they’d use such a rare opportunity without waiting for me!
His mind was preoccupied with this as he slowly walked back to his courtyard. However, just as he stepped inside, he felt a sinister wind whip past, chilling him to the bone.
He rubbed his shoulders as a chill ran through him. What’s going on? Why is this wind so cold?
Just as he was about to turn, a flash of white light suddenly shot toward him. Ye Qingchen dodged instantly.
"Who’s there!" Ye Qingchen narrowed his eyes, staring in the direction the light had come from.
Atop the wall stood a shadowy figure. Ye Qingchen couldn’t make out its face; he could only feel the Demonic Qi emanating from its body.
"A member of the Demon Clan?! Do you know this is the Xue Family’s territory? You dare to attack me here? You’ve got some nerve!"
Ye Qingchen wasn’t afraid. Instead, he boldly strode forward. However, the figure didn’t speak, merely standing there in silence.
"Hey! Are you a mute? Or not even human? Do you have any idea of the consequences for daring to attack me with Demonic Qi here?" Ye Qingchen snorted coldly at the dark figure.
The next second, the figure spoke in a hoarse voice, "What consequences? The consequence of a death so filled with regret that your eyes will never close!"
Hearing this, Ye Qingchen frowned. I haven’t offended anyone recently, have I?