Invincible Soul Emperor

Ah San replied in a low voice, "My lord, Wu Chang was given a vicious beating by that Thousand-Year Elder Gui, but he didn’t die. However, looking at his condition, I’m afraid he won’t last until they come out."

Xue Wei smiled faintly, nodded slightly, and did not say anything more, his face carrying an unfathomable expression.

Seeing this, Ah San couldn’t hold back his curiosity and asked, "My lord, if Wu Chang really dies in there, how are we supposed to explain things to Jiang Qi?"

Xue Wei waved his hand dismissively and said blandly, "Jiang Qi couldn’t care less about a mere Wu Chang. What he cares about is whether our plan proceeds smoothly, and whether Ye Qingchen will pay the price he should. As for the rest, Wu Chang’s life or death means nothing to him. The reason he left Wu Chang here was only to try to frighten me."

Ah San nodded and said in a low voice, "Yes, Master. Then I’ll take my leave first."

Xue Wei nodded in satisfaction, a flash of icy light passing through his eyes: "Go. Remember, no matter what happens, you must report it to me at once."

Ah San left after responding, and Xue Wei once again returned to that leisurely, carefree demeanor. He took a light sip of tea, secretly pleased with himself: "The real contest is still ahead. As long as we act according to plan, the final victory will inevitably be mine."

Just then, Xiao Xiao slowly walked into the courtyard, her figure carrying a hint of hesitation and unease.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Xiao Xiao’s figure appeared especially gentle and lonely.

When Xue Wei saw Xiao Xiao, a gentle smile appeared on his face. He stood up and made a gentlemanly inviting gesture: "Xiao Xiao, come, have a seat. We just happen to have some things to talk about."

Xue Wei had given Xiao Xiao a Token that allowed her to freely enter and exit his place.

These days Xiao Xiao often came to seek him out.

It was all because of the Demonic Qi issue, and Xue Wei knew that Xiao Xiao’s guard against him was growing weaker and weaker.

So weak that it was almost nonexistent.

Seeing Xue Wei like this, Xiao Xiao showed a gentle smile.

Obediently, she walked forward and sat lightly in the seat opposite Xue Wei.

She lowered her head, a trace of anxiety in her eyes.

Xue Wei noticed her mood and said with a smile, "Xiao Xiao, what’s going on with you today? You look like something’s weighing on your mind. Did something happen?"

Xiao Xiao lifted her head and forced out a faint smile: "Thank you for your concern, Xue Wei. Something did happen, and it’s not easy to handle."

Xue Wei nodded, signaling that she didn’t need to say more for the moment, then personally poured her a cup of tea and said gently, "Here, have some tea and relax a little. You know, I’m more than happy to help you, Xiao Xiao."

Xiao Xiao took the teacup and sipped lightly, the unease in her heart easing slightly.

She took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Lord Xue Wei, do you know about your Family Head losing his temper?"

Xue Wei had helped her time and again before.

She had yet to repay that kindness.

To be honest, after what Xue Feng said today, Xiao Xiao felt too embarrassed to bring it up to Xue Wei.

On top of that, Xue Wei was at odds with Xue Zhao, so she really felt embarrassed to ask him for help.

But when she thought of her young master still trapped in the Secret Realm.

Xiao Xiao could only brace herself and come to Xue Wei again.

When Xue Wei heard this, his face showed pure astonishment.

He put down his teacup, frowned, and asked, "The Family Head is angry? I haven’t heard anything about this. Can you tell me exactly what happened?"

Xiao Xiao said in a low voice, "The Family Head found out that Xue Zhao went into the Secret Realm with my young master, so he flew into a rage. We’re all very worried now and don’t know what to do."

On the surface, Xue Wei made a look of sudden realization and sighed softly: "So it’s about that. No wonder the Family Head looked so angry today. I thought I was seeing things."

Xue Wei put on an innocent and worried expression, but in his heart he couldn’t stop sneering.

The reason the Family Head knew that Ye Qingchen went into the Secret Realm and flew into a rage was entirely because he had secretly reported it.

If he hadn’t brought this up in front of the Family Head, the Family Head naturally wouldn’t have known about it.

And the reason Xue Wei did this was because he didn’t want those two to come out so easily.

Yet in front of Xiao Xiao, Xue Wei pretended to know nothing.

A look of sincerity appeared in his eyes, his tone gentle: "Xiao Xiao, your young master is still inside, so of course you’re anxious. But right now the most important thing is to stay calm. The Family Head’s temper flares fast and dies down fast. Who knows, maybe in a little while he’ll have forgotten this matter already."

Looking at Xue Wei’s sincere expression, Xiao Xiao nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you for comforting me."

Xue Wei smiled and nodded: "Don’t worry. Since this matter is so important to you, I’ll keep an eye on the Family Head for you. If he shows any sign of doing something unusual, I’ll let you know right away."

Xiao Xiao looked at Xue Wei in trust, her gratitude toward him growing deeper and deeper. She simply never imagined that this seemingly gentle and sincere man before her was actually the mastermind behind it all.

"Xue Wei, actually, I didn’t come to you today just to ask you to help keep an eye on the Family Head." Xiao Xiao pursed her lips.

Xue Wei motioned for her to continue.

"If this matter isn’t resolved quickly, I don’t think I’ll be able to sit still. So, Xue Wei, could you help me persuade the Family Head, talk him out of this idea of going into the Secret Realm to capture my young master as soon as possible?"

Xiao Xiao took a deep breath; she had already mustered her courage.

Even if Xue Wei was unwilling to help her, she wouldn’t blame him.

After all, he had no obligation to help, and besides, he was on bad terms with Xue Zhao.

Asking someone to help their mortal enemy—just thinking about it, Xiao Xiao herself felt she wouldn’t be able to accept that.

When Xue Wei heard this, a faint smile appeared on his face. He set down his teacup and gently shook his head: "Xiao Xiao, asking me to help with this isn’t impossible. However, there are some conditions."

Xiao Xiao’s heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "What conditions? As long as you’re willing to help, no matter what the conditions are, I’m willing to do it."

Xiao Xiao hadn’t expected him to respond like this.

For a moment she was so excited she didn’t know what to say.

How could Xue Wei be the great villain others claim he is?

Those people simply don’t understand him and are slandering him!

You won’t find someone this good anywhere else outside!

At this moment, Xiao Xiao had no idea she had already fallen into the trap Xue Wei had laid out.

This trap was step by step dragging Xiao Xiao down into it.

Xue Wei smiled slightly, a hint of deeper meaning flashing in his eyes: "Don’t be so anxious, Xiao Xiao. The condition I want is actually very simple. I just hope you can trust me. After all, I can see that you still harbor some wariness toward me."

Xiao Xiao stared in disbelief, her eyes widening a little.

"Xue Wei, that’s all you want as a condition?"