Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 769: Chapter 769: What a Coincidence

Xue Wei’s words inevitably made Ye Qingchen a little stunned.

”I don’t know who you are?”

Ye Qingchen did not recognize Xue Wei.

Seeing this, Xue Wei smiled and introduced himself: ”My name is Xue Wei.”

It’s quite a coincidence to meet him here; it’s really interesting.

A brief thought crossed Ye Qingchen’s mind, making him frown slightly at Xue Wei.

What does Xue Wei mean? What is his status in the Xue Family? Is he more powerful than Xue Feng? But listening to his thoughts, it seems like he knows me.

Xue Wei did not know what Ye Qingchen was thinking.

He continued: ”By the way, Qingchen, I heard you want to visit a prisoner? Coincidentally, I’m going in; why don’t we go together?”

Xue Wei extended an invitation to Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen regarded him warily but nodded after thinking of Zheng Xiao.

”But they said I need approval from someone above; can you get in?” Ye Qingchen asked again.

Xue Wei directly took out a token from his hand.

”Hahaha, Qingchen, you don’t need to worry about that!”

Xue Wei, holding the token, led Ye Qingchen to the manager from earlier.

The manager smiled and quickly called for the door to be opened.

Ye Qingchen, watching this scene, felt even more vigilant.

What is Xue Wei’s true identity?

Without time to think further, the two entered the dark prison. The air was filled with a damp and decaying smell, from places that hadn’t seen sunlight for years. The prison was very cool, with stone walls covered in moss and mildew, echoing solemnly with every step. As soon as Ye Qingchen entered, a chill climbed up his spine, causing him to shiver.

Dim flames occasionally flickered weakly, casting shadows of blurry figures behind the iron bars. Some crouched in corners, others leaned weakly against the walls, and more were engulfed in silent despair. The air was thick with the scent of decay and stagnant air that made breathing difficult.

Ye Qingchen walked coldly, observing his surroundings. He noticed the prison walls were etched with countless scratches, marks left over countless years, each seeming to tell a tragic story.

”These people... are all imprisoned for serious crimes?” Ye Qingchen asked hoarsely.

Xue Wei beside him chuckled, his voice seemed to come from the depths of hell: ”Yes, they are all criminals. Each carries their own unspeakable secret.”

Suddenly, a piercing scream came from the front, stopping Ye Qingchen’s heart. Following the sound, he saw in a nearby cell a gaunt man, bound by chains, covered in whip marks and wounds. His eyes were filled with endless pain and despair, as if he had lost hope in life.

”Is this... the Xue Family’s torture?” Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but ask, emotionless in his eyes.

Xue Wei glanced in that direction and replied: ”Torture? This is just something one must endure upon arrival. The true torture, tsk...”

Ye Qingchen didn’t reply.

The two continued forward, and as Ye Qingchen walked deeper, the surrounding air grew colder.

In the adjacent cells, the prisoners were on their last breath, desperately struggling, seemingly hoping to escape this endless darkness and pain. However, no matter how much they struggled, they couldn’t escape the iron walls of the prison.

Suddenly, Ye Qingchen’s footsteps halted. In the cell ahead was a girl. She looked only in her teens, her face pale, eyes filled with fear and helplessness. She crouched in a corner, hugging her knees as if the whole world was irrelevant to her.

Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but ask: ”Her... so young, what crime did she commit?”

This girl appeared harmless, and looking at her, Ye Qingchen couldn’t help but feel pity.

Xue Wei looked at the girl inside and burst into laughter.

”Qingchen, you should know that there’s no good person here. This girl seems young and pitiful, but you don’t know why she’s here.”

Ye Qingchen, of course, realized there were no good people here, asking only out of curiosity.

”Why was she imprisoned here?”

”Haha, she appears human, but she is actually a monster beast that transformed into human shape. Her attack power rivals yours, and if released, she’d indiscriminately attack everyone. Before she was caught, she had harmed hundreds.”

Xue Wei explained slowly.

Ye Qingchen’s gaze at the girl changed.

Heaven Master, now that’s terrifying!

But imprisoning Zheng Xiao here is a bit excessive...

”Qingchen, you don’t need to be so scared. Although felons are held here, those with lighter sentences are in better conditions inside.” Xue Wei smiled.

The two soon reached a prison office.

Under the dark lighting, when the prison office personnel saw Xue Wei, they quickly greeted him.

Ye Qingchen looked around.

The office walls were covered with torture tools and chains, with many prisoners having faced pain and torment in the prison. In the corner was a thick pile of ledgers and records, each book documenting the crimes in the prison. In the room’s center was a huge, heavy carpenter’s table, with documents, seals, and an oil lamp neatly arranged on the table. The oil lamp’s flame flickered, casting shadows, enveloping the room in a dim light.

As Xue Wei and Ye Qingchen entered, the office staff immediately stood up, respectfully greeting Xue Wei. ”Sir, you’ve arrived,” the man bowed slightly, his voice low and respectful.

Xue Wei nodded, and the staff relaxed somewhat.

Yet the office atmosphere remained tense, though under Xue Wei’s indication, we encountered some relaxation in prison, weapons in hand lost some of their sharpness.

”This is the prison’s core office, where all orders from above in the Xue Family are passed down.” Xue Wei whispered to Ye Qingchen, his voice carrying a hint of gravity.

”Qingchen, who are you looking for?” Xue Wei asked lightly.

Ye Qingchen slowly uttered a name: ”Zheng Xiao.”

This prison, seems quite extensive; the Xue Family’s strength has reasons.

Xue Wei gestured to the jailer, who quickly walked ahead.

”Sir, please follow me this way; Zheng Xiao is over here.”

The two followed the jailer forward.

Xue Wei took a faint glance at Ye Qingchen, inwardly pondering: ”Today is quite a coincidence; I’m also looking for Zheng Xiao. What is this Ye Qingchen planning to do...”

Ye Qingchen remained calm in appearance, yet stirred inside.

Walking behind, he naturally heard Xue Wei’s thoughts.