Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 729: Chapter 729 Release the News

”Family Head Zheng, there’s no need for such courtesy. The Demon Beast King was simply afflicted with Demonic Qi and somehow managed to regain its senses in the end. I was just there at the right time.” Xue Feng didn’t fall for his flattery and simply stated the facts of the matter.

Seeing him act this way, Zheng Ming scratched his head with an awkward smile.

”Is that so? But how did the Demon Beast King get tainted by Demonic Qi? Could it have been the work of the Demon Clan?” Zheng Ming asked, his face full of curiosity.

Xue Feng’s gaze sharpened as he looked at Zheng Ming. In his eyes, the Zheng Family was not free from suspicion. They might appear uninvolved on the surface, but who knew if they were colluding with the Demon Clan behind the scenes?

”The exact cause of this incident is still unclear,” Xue Feng said. Although he was suspicious, he wouldn’t jump to conclusions without evidence.

The Demon Beast King was unwilling to reveal the mastermind, which would make the investigation difficult. Besides, if the Zheng Family was truly behind this attack, what could their motive possibly be?

”Ah, Lord Xue, does this mean you intend to stay and continue investigating after the barrier is repaired?” Zheng Ming inquired.

Xue Feng nodded. ”I do plan to stay, but it won’t be for the next few days, so Family Head Zheng needn’t worry.”

His words carried a pointed meaning, and Zheng Ming quickly shook his head. ”Of course, I’m not worried, not at all! It is our honor to have you stay!”

Just then, a Zheng Family servant entered, carrying several items. ”Family Head, I’ve brought the items you requested!”

Zheng Ming hurried over and took the items from the servant’s hands. ”Young Friend Ye, these items are all fine treasures!”

He lifted the red cloth covering them and announced, ”This Elixir is exceedingly rare. It can stabilize a breakthrough within the Martial Emperor Realm! And this is an incomplete Cultivation Technique. Even though it’s incomplete, it’s of the Divine Level! You have no idea how many people desire it!”

Zheng Ming had his men pick the two least valuable items from his massive treasure trove.

The Elixir was rare, but another could be acquired with some money and effort. As for the Cultivation Technique, despite being of the Divine Level, it was far too incomplete. Moreover, with how much of it was missing, it was unlikely the remaining parts could ever be found.

He wanted to apologize to Ye Qingchen, but he wasn’t willing to part with anything of real value. Ye Qingchen and the Xue Family were merely acquaintances, so the Xue Family would hardly destroy the Zheng Family for his sake. But since Xue Feng was watching, he had to put on an act. Besides, to an outsider, these items looked very impressive and would give him a lot of face.

Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but laugh out loud when he saw the two items.

This old fox is really cunning, trying to fob me off with this junk!

”Family Head Zheng, to be honest, these two items you’ve offered are quite ordinary,” Ye Qingchen stated bluntly, causing Zheng Ming’s face to darken.

Seeing this, Xue Feng nodded in agreement. ”Indeed, these are rather common. An outsider might praise them, but Family Head Zheng, are you taking us for amateurs?”

Zheng Ming quickly shook his head. ”Of course not! Of course not! These are just an appetizer for Young Friend Ye! The real treasures require Young Friend Ye to accompany me personally to retrieve them!”

Zheng Ming smiled at Xue Feng, who nodded in response.

Only then did Ye Qingchen accept the two items with a satisfied expression.

After some more conversation, and at Zheng Ming’s strong insistence, they had dinner. Afterward, Ye Qingchen followed Zheng Ming to his treasure treasury.

”You two can handle this. I exhausted too much Energy today and need to go back and rest,” Xue Feng said, watching them go without getting further involved.

Zheng Ming nodded repeatedly. ”Rest assured, rest assured. There is absolutely no conflict between Young Friend Ye and myself! I’m sure Young Friend Ye will be satisfied.”

Ye Qingchen didn’t try to keep him either. ”In that case, you should go back and get a good rest.”

The two walked into the treasury. Gazing at the dazzling array of treasures, Ye Qingchen unceremoniously picked the most expensive one.

Zheng Ming watched Ye Qingchen take the item, his eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets in anger.

”Family Head Zheng, I’ll be taking this as compensation. You don’t mind, do you?” Ye Qingchen asked, looking at the item in his hand with great satisfaction.

He held a piece of soft armor, which at first glance seemed inconspicuous. But Ye Qingchen knew it was a truly magnificent treasure.

Not only was it the most expensive item in the treasury, but its function was also incredibly powerful. It could defend against attacks of all elements. To say that wearing this soft armor was like gaining an extra life would be no exaggeration!

Watching Ye Qingchen put the item away, Zheng Ming squeezed out a stiff smile.

”No, I don’t mind. Of course, I don’t mind!”

Though he said he didn’t mind, his heart was bleeding. It had taken him so many years of searching to finally obtain that! And now this brat had taken it away so easily. Damn it! Why him!

Zheng Ming suppressed the rage in his heart. ”Ahem, Young Friend Ye, since we’ve finished picking, shall we head out?”

He was afraid that if Ye Qingchen stayed any longer, he might spot another valuable item and take that as well.

”Of course! Family Head Zheng, let’s go!”

They exited the treasury. Zheng Ming watched Ye Qingchen walk away, standing at the treasury entrance and glaring furiously at his retreating back.

”Damn it! Damn it all! How could I let you get off so easily! It’s not like you suffered that much!”

The more Zheng Ming thought about it, the angrier he became, wishing he could charge over and snatch back the item Ye Qingchen had just taken.

Just then, Zheng Xiao’s mother appeared out of nowhere. ”Husband, are you still angry?”

Zheng Ming took a deep breath and turned his head. ”This is all Zheng Xiao’s fault! If she hadn’t caused this mess, would I have had to give away so many valuable things?”

Zheng Xiao’s mother was instantly displeased. ”Husband, how can you say that? How can you blame our daughter for this? It’s just that Ye Qingchen is too greedy! Don’t you worry, my dear. People like him will sooner or later pay the price for their actions.”

Her words were pointed, and Zheng Ming furrowed his brow with curiosity. ”What do you mean by that? Do you have a plan?”

Zheng Xiao’s mother chuckled and took Zheng Ming’s arm. She glanced around, and after making sure no one was near, she leaned in close.

”My dear, a lot of people are after that object. You just need to spread the word that the treasure is now with Ye Qingchen. Soon, others will come looking for trouble with him. When that happens, even if we make a move, no one will be able to trace it back to us!”