Invincible Soul Emperor

"What does he mean by this? Does he know Zheng Xiao too? Could it be that he was the one who let Zheng Xiao out last night?"

Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but feel suspicious.

This Xue Wei in front of him not only can come and go in this prison at will, but also commands so much respect from others.

If it was his doing, Zheng Xiao leaving here silently wouldn’t be impossible.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingchen looked at Xue Wei in front of him, his gaze becoming much sharper.

However, Ye Qingchen didn’t say anything.

He didn’t understand the person in front of him, and since they were still in the Xue Family, Ye Qingchen didn’t dare to act recklessly.

Soon, the two reached the cell where Zheng Xiao was held.

In this cell, Zheng Xiao was wearing a tattered prison uniform, looking extremely miserable.

Her once delicate face was now etched with signs of fatigue and pain, her eyes appeared unusually dull due to suppression and suffering.

The prison clothes were already in tatters, exposing her frail body, and her bare skin was covered with whip marks and bruises, showing the inhuman torture she had suffered here.

The environment in the cell was even worse.

The cold stone walls were covered with moss, the air filled with a rotten and damp odor. The dim torchlight barely illuminated her, casting mottled shadows. The ground was littered with moldy straw and dirt, making nerve-wracking sounds with every step.

Zheng Xiao curled up in a corner of the cell, hugging her knees, with a hint of helplessness and despair in her eyes. Her body trembled slightly from the cold, appearing exceptionally fragile. Yet, deep in those dim eyes, a glimmer of cunning remained.

If not observed carefully, it was completely undetectable.

The footsteps outside the prison grew closer, and Zheng Xiao raised her head alertly, her gaze filled with tension and anticipation.

She knew that each time someone approached the cell, it might bring new torment or a glimmer of hope. Just like Wu Chang last night.

Zheng Xiao knew that as long as she obeyed carefully.

Wu Chang was very likely to save all of them.

Zheng Xiao remained curled up in the corner of the cell, her eyes peering through her disheveled hair, watching the two people who walked in. When she saw Ye Qingchen’s face, the original dimness in her eyes suddenly ignited with raging fury. She quickly got up, clenching her fists tightly, her nails almost embedding into her palms.

"Ye Qingchen!" Zheng Xiao shouted angrily, her voice hoarse yet full of strength. Her body trembled slightly with anger, each word seemed to burn from the depths of her heart. "How dare you appear in front of me!"

Ye Qingchen frowned, watching Zheng Xiao’s reaction.

This Zheng Xiao was completely different from the one he saw last night; last night’s Zheng Xiao wasn’t this miserable.

And this Zheng Xiao, just now, had no reaction when she saw Xue Wei.

Could it be that they don’t know each other? Or is Zheng Xiao pretending?

But if no one helped from outside, how could Zheng Xiao have left last night? And left so silently.

Moreover, he was able to see her here again today.

To leave like that and enter again so casually, no one would believe she didn’t have help!

"Zheng Xiao, stop pretending here, how did you get out of the cell last night?"

Zheng Xiao laughed hysterically upon hearing his questioning.

"Ye Qingchen, what are you talking about? I don’t understand. Out? Don’t joke around, do you think I can get out of here? My current state is entirely your doing!"

Zheng Xiao frantically questioned Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen wanted to say something, but Zheng Xiao didn’t give him a chance.

"I’ll tell you, Ye Qingchen, when I truly get out, I won’t spare you even as a ghost! Just you wait!"

Because Zheng Xiao was chained, she couldn’t harm Ye Qingchen, but could only glare at him with furious eyes.

Ye Qingchen knew he wouldn’t get anything out of her.

He could only nod to Xue Wei behind him.

"Sorry, I don’t think we have anything else to say, really bothered you to bring me here."

Ye Qingchen was very wary of Xue Wei in his heart, but he maintained his politeness.

Xue Wei waved casually: "It’s no trouble at all."

"By the way, Xue Wei, did you come to this prison looking for someone?" Ye Qingchen asked knowingly.

Xue Wei answered naturally: "Ah, of course, there’s an important matter. Xue Feng handles family affairs, this matter was supposed to be settled, but then something suspicious came up, and he’s gone to the First Mystic Realm, so I’ve taken over. I’m just here to interrogate again."

Xue Wei’s reason was seamless, perfect to the point that Ye Qingchen started doubting his earlier thoughts.

"I see, then it’s quite a coincidence."

Ye Qingchen politely smiled at him.

"Haha, Qingchen, when I start questioning her, it might be an ugly scene. Do you want to stay and watch? I see you two don’t have a good relationship; if you stay, you’ll surely see what you want."

Xue Wei’s smile carried a hint of menace.

Ye Qingchen shivered at his smile involuntarily.

"Haha, there’s no need. Maybe I was seeing things last night, I thought I saw Zheng Xiao running out of the cell, but seeing her here now, perhaps I was just seeing things."

Ye Qingchen found a random excuse, shaking his head at Xue Wei.

"If that’s the case, you guys take Qingchen back."

Soon after, the guards led the way for Ye Qingchen.

Watching Ye Qingchen disappear, Xue Wei slowly walked up to Zheng Xiao.

"Last night, did you let that guy see you?" Xue Wei questioned.

Zheng Xiao glanced at this stranger, snorted coldly, and said nothing.

"No need to look at me like that, Wu Chang was able to get you out last night entirely because of me. Without me, even if you died here, no one would know."

Xue Wei stated this fact calmly.

Zheng Xiao’s eyes widened upon hearing this.

"What do you mean by that! I was able to get out last night because of you? Not Master Wu Chang!" Zheng Xiao said.

Xue Wei snorted coldly: "Who is Wu Chang? In the Xue Family, no matter his skills, he couldn’t get you out."

Zheng Xiao seemed to realize something, and her eyes lit up.

"Esteemed sir, why did you come looking for me today? When will my family and I get out? Wu Chang must have mentioned me to you, otherwise, you wouldn’t have come looking for me!"

Xue Wei nodded to her.

"Wu Chang did indeed tell me about you, for some reasons, he can’t meet me directly now. So, there are some words I need you to convey to him."