Invincible Soul Emperor

"Since he seeks his own death, let him go," Xue Wei muttered, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes, "We must act according to the original plan without any errors."

The aroma of tea lingered, yet Xue Wei’s thoughts had already drifted to the depths of the Secret Realm, knowing the real showdown was yet to come.

Ah San led Wu Chang out of Xue Wei’s courtyard and onto the path to the Secret Realm.

Along the way, a cold smile played on Wu Chang’s lips, his words filled with mockery and disdain.

"Ah San, you’re truly amusing, all of you are cowards," Wu Chang said coldly, his tone full of contempt, "Xue Wei, that old fox, only knows how to lurk behind and play tricks, doesn’t dare face battles head-on."

Ah San’s face darkened, but he did not respond and continued to lead the way. Seeing this, Wu Chang became even more wanton with his mockery.

"Look at you, Ah San, a crippled waste, yet you manage to eke out a living beside Xue Wei. Truly pathetic. Your Xue Family people, none of them have courage, hiding all the time, what else can you do?" Wu Chang continued his sneering, his eyes filled with resentment and ridicule.

Ah San’s face turned ever darker, but he remained silent, keeping his pace. He knew Wu Chang’s mockery was merely a vent for inner dissatisfaction and hatred, hardly worth wasting energy on a response.

Seeing Ah San’s indifference, Wu Chang’s words grew sharper: "You truly disappoint. I thought collaborating with you would bring some benefits, but you’re just a group of useless cowards. That Xue Wei guy thinks he’s smart, but really, he’s just a coward!"

At these words, Ah San finally turned to look coldly at Wu Chang, his tone grave: "Wu Chang, you’d better shut up. You wish to enter the Secret Realm, I’ve agreed to take you there, but if you say more, don’t blame me for being impolite."

Wu Chang was indifferent, still sneering: "Ah San, do you think I fear you? You’re just a one-armed servant, truly think you can do anything?"

Ah San’s complexion grew gloomier, yet he held his temper, turning to continue forward. Despite Wu Chang’s biting words, he knew now wasn’t the time for impulsiveness.

Along the way, Wu Chang ceaselessly ridiculed Xue Wei and the Xue Family, while Ah San remained silent, his face ashen.

In his heart, he silently vowed that should the opportunity arise, Wu Chang would pay for his arrogance and insolence.

However, perhaps he need not lift a finger, within this Secret Realm, Wu Chang may not survive!

Ah San did not lead Wu Chang directly to the entrance of the Secret Realm, but instead veered him towards a nondescript hidden spot.

This area was surrounded by towering rocks, low-lying terrain, dimly lit, seemingly isolated from the outside world.

Standing in the shadowed spot, Wu Chang’s dissatisfaction and mockery grew more evident: "Ah San, is this the First Mystic Realm where Xue Wei wanted you to take me? Don’t pretend I don’t know where your Secret Realm is located! Bringing me here, what, trying to kill me off?"

Ah San remained composed, coldly responding: "Wu Chang, this is a secret entrance to the Secret Realm, not everyone can enter through the main door. You want to go in, here’s your best choice."

Xue Wei certainly wouldn’t foolishly let people enter through the main entrance.

But Wu Chang sneered, eyes filled with disdain: "Secret entrance? I see you’re just afraid I might ruin your plans, deliberately brought me to this wretched place. Truly narrow-minded, scared I’ll thwart your scheme?"

Ah San looked expressionlessly at Wu Chang, his voice still indifferent: "Think what you want. I brought you here to help you. If you don’t trust me, find the main entrance yourself, see if anyone lets you through."

Anger flickered in Wu Chang’s eyes as he stared spitefully at Ah San, retorting with a cold laugh: "You people are utterly shameless. You, just such a person, dare to work beside Xue Wei?"

Ah San remained unmoved, his gaze icy: "Wu Chang, I don’t need your approval. You want to enter the Secret Realm, I’ve brought you here. If you still want to talk nonsense, leave early."

At these words, Wu Chang’s face turned even grimmer. He knew further arguing was futile, could only seethe and cast a harsh glance at Ah San before turning towards the secret entrance.

Ah San watched Wu Chang’s back, a cold smile flickering in his eyes: "Wu Chang, you’re too self-assured. Entering the Secret Realm, your hatred might drive you on, but it might also bring your downfall faster."

Wu Chang reached the secret entrance, halted, and coldly addressed Ah San: "Ah San, don’t think I haven’t heard you, wait and see what happens in the end!"

Ah San no longer responded, merely watching Wu Chang’s figure disappear into the secret entrance coldly. Then, he turned to leave, feeling a touch of disdain for Wu Chang’s arrogance and conceit in his heart.

Returning to Xue Wei’s courtyard, Ah San truthfully reported Wu Chang’s situation. After listening, Xue Wei merely smiled faintly, appearing unperturbed.

"Let him be," Xue Wei calmly said, "If he succeeds, that would be best; if he fails, he’ll merely clear some obstacles for us."

Ah San nodded.

The courtyard was deep, the breeze gentle, Xue Wei sat serenely in the pavilion, clutching a Glaze Teacup, his cloud robes flowing, like an Immortal Realm.

At that moment, a servant rushed in.

"Lord Xue Wei, a girl named Xiao Xiao outside, says she wants to see you, should I let her in?"

Hearing it was Xiao Xiao, Xue Wei was slightly surprised.

"Didn’t expect, this girl found her way here so quickly, truly delightful haha, let her in."

Ah San looked puzzled: "Master, isn’t that Xiao Xiao under Ye Qingchen? You treating her like this, if she finds out what you’ve done in the future, could it be...

Xue Wei chuckled: "I’m totally confident Xiao Xiao won’t betray me to Ye Qingchen, as long as I build a good rapport with her, I can glean much about Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao’s affairs from her, essentially killing two birds with one stone."

Ah San suddenly understood: "I see."

Soon, Xiao Xiao neatly dressed, followed the servant in slowly.

Xue Wei stood up with a smile, his gaze gentle, voice imbued with mystery: "Xiao Xiao, I’ve been waiting for you for some time now."

He waved his sleeve, and Ah San silently retreated, leaving the two in solitude.

Seeing this, Xiao Xiao was slightly taken aback: "Xue Wei, why so courteous haha, you’ve been waiting for me long? How did you know I was coming?"

Xue Wei laughed heartily: "Of course, hearts in harmony with Little Girl Xiao Xiao!"

Xiao Xiao couldn’t help but chuckle and nod: "Xue Wei, with your charming words, surely many girls from the Xue Family would love to visit your courtyard!"