Invincible Soul Emperor

"Haha, Xiao Xiao, why be so formal with me? We’re all on the same side. Just hope that once we’re out, you won’t believe the rumors and trust me a bit more."

Xue Wei’s words left Xiao Xiao with no room to refuse.

"Don’t worry, you’ve saved me several times. I’ll definitely remember what you said." Xiao Xiao nodded.

"That’s good. Xiao Xiao, I’m here to see you this time and can only stay for a while, so I’ll be going now." Xue Wei smiled.

Xiao Xiao walked out with Xue Wei, and soon Ah San and Xue Wei left together.

Xiao Xiao watched their backs in silence for a long time.

"Xiao Xiao! Xiao Xiao! You’re awake! That’s great!" Xue Feng returned and saw Xiao Xiao already standing.

Xiao Xiao, upon seeing Xue Feng, quickly said, "I was just about to look for you, and now you’re back. What’s going on over there?"

Xue Feng said, "Oh, I also passed through the Illusory Realm, but my Illusory Realm was very simple. By the time I came out to find you, you were stuck in the Illusory Realm, so I went to find a way, but luckily you’re out now."

Although Xue Feng exerted much effort to find a creature related to the wood element, now that Xiao Xiao is awake, what he found is no longer needed.

But, thankfully, Xiao Xiao has awakened.

"Xue Feng, thank you." Xiao Xiao expressed gratitude.

Xue Feng waved his hands hurriedly, "No need to thank me. We’ve also passed the final level, so it’s time to find the Thousand-Year Elder Gui!"

...

Over at Xue Zhao’s place.

She returned from her Closed-door cultivation straight to her abode.

Seeing Ye Qingchen, she immediately went over joyfully, "Qingchen! You actually came to the Xue Family? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?"

"You were in Closed-door cultivation. I couldn’t just have you come out to greet me, right?" Ye Qingchen shook his head with a laugh.

Xue Zhao looked at Ye Qingchen with a playful tone, "Ye Qingchen, how do you like my outfit?"

She had just come out of Closed-door cultivation, dusty and dirty, but her charm was undiminished.

Ye Qingchen’s eyes brightened, examining her earnestly, then he smiled, "The most beautiful person in the Xue Family, you look good in anything."

Xue Zhao raised her brows, feigning surprise, "Oh? So you’re saying I don’t look good normally?"

Ye Qingchen quickly gestured with his hands, looking helpless, "How could it be? You’re the Xue Family’s number one beauty; you look great in anything."

Xue Zhao chuckled and leaned in, eyes playfully gleaming, "What if I’m wearing your clothes today?"

Ye Qingchen paused for a moment, then burst out laughing, "Then I’d wear yours. Let’s swap and see who suits whose clothes better."

Xue Zhao smirked, with an enigmatic smile, "Then you better be careful; I might look more dashing in your clothes."

Ye Qingchen shrugged, replying with a smile, "And maybe I’ll look prettier in yours."

They exchanged smiles, as the air filled with a light and joyful atmosphere. Xue Zhao playfully patted Ye Qingchen’s shoulder and half-jokingly said, "Qingchen, seems we should find a chance to really try it out."

Ye Qingchen also jokingly nodded, "Sure, any time."

Xue Zhao blinked, continuing to tease, "How about a bet? For example, the loser has to agree to one condition from the winner!"

Ye Qingchen agreed without hesitation, "Alright, it’s a deal. Just don’t regret it later."

Xue Zhao laughed even more brightly, "Who’s afraid of who? Just don’t back out when the time comes."

Thus, they joked back and forth, their mutual understanding and the relaxed atmosphere creating a warm and pleasant friendship.

After a moment, Xue Zhao looked at Ye Qingchen with a mix of curiosity and humor, and softly asked, "Ye Qingchen, what exactly did you come to the Xue Family for? Surely not just to see me?"

Ye Qingchen showed a trace of seriousness before smiling, "I’m here to find Buddha’s Relic."

Xue Zhao was slightly taken aback, then raised an eyebrow, "Buddha’s Relic? You’re really not afraid of death, do you know how important that artifact is to our Xue Family? It’s not easy to get it. Even if our Xue Family sends out our strongest people, we might not find Buddha’s Relic in the Secret Realm."

Ye Qingchen nodded knowingly and said, "Of course I know, which is why I need your help. Only you can help me find Buddha’s Relic."

Xue Zhao pondered for a moment, "Why do you need it?"

Ye Qingchen sighed, "You know Jiang Ancient Clan’s Holy Son, right? He took away my fiancée. I went to rescue her, and we clashed. That guy used some sinister tricks, leaving me injured, so I need Buddha’s Relic to heal."

Xue Zhao pretended to ponder, a sly smile on her lips, "Oh? Then why should I help you?"

Ye Qingchen smiled wryly, though his eyes were earnest, "Xue Zhao, we’ve known each other for so long, don’t you trust me? If you can help me get Buddha’s Relic, I’ll agree to any of your requests."

"Oh? Any request?" Xue Zhao eyed him up and down with a smile.

Her expression seemed like she’d eat him up any second.

Ye Qingchen shivered and instinctively wrapped his clothes tighter, "Xue Zhao, if you want my body, I’ll have to think twice!"

Xue Zhao looked at Ye Qingchen’s sincere eyes, half-jokingly sighed, "Ah, you troublesome guy! However, this is Buddha’s Relic we’re talking about, it’s not that simple."

Ye Qingchen nodded seriously, "I understand, so I’m willing to pay any necessary price."

Xue Zhao thought for a moment, then a thoughtful smile appeared, "Ye Qingchen, if you want my help, it’s not a price easily paid. But coincidentally, I have a problem I’m dealing with; if you can help me, I’ll naturally help you get Buddha’s Relic."

Ye Qingchen nodded, "Just say it."

"I heard you’ve been here a few days; Qi Tian and Qi Sheng must have told you about my Saint Position contest, right?"

Xue Zhao’s words brought Qi Tian quickly forward.

"Yes, yes, miss, I’ve already told Ye Qingchen about it and reminded him to be careful of that guy, he’s not easy to deal with and could stab you in the back at any moment." Qi Tian babbled a lot.

Once Qi Tian finished, Xue Zhao looked at Ye Qingchen.

"Yes, Qi Tian already told me. It sounds impressive, though I haven’t yet witnessed his tricks." Ye Qingchen said slowly.