Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 840: Chapter 840: A Clever Scheme

Jiang Qi’s gaze was sharp, his voice icy: ”Xue Wei, what do you really want the Clan’s Guardian Stone for?”

Xue Wei immediately responded: ”Saint Son Jiang, using the Clan’s Guardian Stone is naturally to help you deal with Ye Qingchen.”

Jiang Qi suddenly stood up, anger burning in his eyes: ”Ye Qingchen? Haven’t you already sent someone to handle him? Why do you still need the Clan’s Guardian Stone! Xue Wei, do you think this Holy Son is a fool!”

Xue Wei remained calm, his tone unwavering: ”Saint Son Jiang, you might not know, Ye Qingchen just entered the Secret Realm and has already broken through the Realm.”

Jiang Qi’s anger intensified, his eyes filled with suspicion and vigilance.

He slowly walked to Xue Wei, staring at him coldly, as if trying to see through his thoughts: ”Xue Wei, do you think I would easily believe your words? How could he break through in your Secret Realm! Besides, his previous injuries haven’t yet healed!”

Xue Wei remained calm: ”Saint Son Jiang, whether you believe me or not is entirely up to you. Do you think it’s necessary for me to deceive you on this matter? Moreover, doesn’t Saint Son Jiang know who is alongside Ye Qingchen? Xue Zhao, whose strength is comparable to mine, do you think he’s that easy to deal with? Besides, even without Xue Zhao, don’t you know that Ye Qingchen might have other people assisting him?”

Jiang Qi’s face grew darker, his thoughts racing swiftly.

Xue Wei’s words were indeed accurate.

Beside Ye Qingchen, who knows how many experts there are.

For instance, the one who severely injured him last time.

Ye Qingchen’s own strength is not very high.

But if there are invisible guards by his side, whether they can kill the opponent is uncertain.

However.

Xue Wei directly asking for such an important treasure from them made Jiang Qi suspicious.

His voice was deep: ”Xue Wei, regardless of whether Ye Qingchen has people by his side or not, you asking for our treasure makes me suspect you have other motives. Are you deliberately eyeing our Jiang Ancient Clan’s treasures?”

Xue Wei smiled slightly, his gaze firm and sharp: ”Saint Son Jiang, if you really want to completely resolve the issue with Ye Qingchen, you should lend me the Clan’s Guardian Stone. Otherwise, whether our cooperation can continue, I cannot say.”

Jiang Qi’s face instantly turned ashen, and he stood up abruptly, his anger surging, his voice icy and full of fury: ”Xue Wei, how dare you threaten me?!”

Sharp light erupted from Jiang Qi’s eyes, his fists clenched tightly, knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

His chest heaved violently, it was clear he was utterly enraged.

He stepped towards Xue Wei, a cold smile on his face tinged with ferocity: ”Who do you think you are? How dare you be so presumptuous before me! The Clan’s Guardian Stone is the supreme treasure of our Jiang Ancient Clan, and you, a foreigner, dare to speak such insolence!”

Jiang Qi’s voice grew louder, the entire hall seemed to tremble with his roars.

His gaze pierced Xue Wei like knives, eager to tear him apart: ”Do you think by using Ye Qingchen as a threat, I will yield? You’re far too arrogant! I, Jiang Qi, am not so easily scared!”

Xue Wei still smiled slightly, meeting Jiang Qi’s anger with a determined gaze: ”Saint Son Jiang, I am not threatening, but stating facts. If Ye Qingchen is not dealt with promptly, he may cause even greater disasters in the future. We simply want to borrow the Clan’s Guardian Stone, and once the matter is resolved, it will be returned intact.”

Jiang Qi’s anger did not subside because of Xue Wei’s words; instead, it grew even stronger.

”Stating facts? You say it so lightly! Once the Clan’s Guardian Stone is lent out, it’s equivalent to handing the lifeline of our Jiang Ancient Clan to you. Do you think I will trust you that easily? If you have ulterior motives and seize the Clan’s Guardian Stone, wouldn’t our Jiang Ancient Clan be plunged into a situation beyond redemption?”

His voice was full of anger and distrust, his eyes fixed on Xue Wei, as if waiting for further explanation or rebuttal.

Xue Wei shrugged indifferently: ”Holy Son, sometimes, those things are not as important as you think. I’m a foreigner, but I don’t know nothing.”

Xue Wei had long understood the importance of the Clan’s Guardian Stone.

It was not as exaggerated as Jiang Qi claimed.

Jiang Qi, now in this state, clearly did not want to be the biggest winner in this cooperation.

Jiang Qi remained furious, his gaze filled with intense suspicion and hostility: ”Xue Wei, you cannot deceive me with your flowery words. I will never easily lend out the Clan’s Guardian Stone. If you truly have sincerity, show enough sincerity to prove it!”

Xue Wei smiled slightly, his tone calm yet firm: ”Saint Son Jiang, we are only temporarily borrowing this thing, not taking it. Besides, aren’t you also planning to ask for our Xue Family’s treasure?”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qi’s face darkened suddenly, and the anger in his eyes reignited: ”Xue Wei, how dare you put these two things on equal terms? I want your Xue Family’s treasure for a transaction, for mutually beneficial cooperation. Yet you want the Clan’s Guardian Stone, presumably with ulterior motives!”

Jiang Qi snorted coldly, his anger unabated: ”You really play a good game, trying to use Ye Qingchen’s threat to force me to hand over the supreme treasure. Let me tell you, I will not agree to this matter.”

Xue Wei remained calm, his tone still even: ”Saint Son Jiang, don’t be so quick to refuse. I hope you can consider this matter carefully. After all, your Wu Chang has repeatedly acted against Ye Qingchen, and sooner or later, Ye Qingchen will know it’s your doing. If he gains some advantage in the Secret Realm and his strength surges, when he emerges, none of us will have an easy time.”

Xue Wei explained the pros and cons of this matter in great detail.

Jiang Qi, with a grim face, continued to stare coldly at Xue Wei, saying nothing.

”Saint Son Jiang, I hope you can think this through. We will leave now.”

After speaking, Xue Wei left the hall with Ah San.

The moment they left, Jiang Qi’s face turned extremely ugly, rage burning fiercely in his chest.

He slammed a fist onto the table beside him, which instantly shattered into pieces, fragments flying everywhere. His eyes were filled with anger and mistrust, his chest heaving violently like a beast ready to explode at any moment.

”Xue Wei! How dare you be so bold!” Jiang Qi roared, his voice echoing in the hall.

He swung his hand, sweeping the tea set off the table, cups and teapot shattering on the ground, tea splattering and wetting his robe.

”Damn it, really think you’re big stuff!” he continued to bellow, his face livid, eyes burning with intense fury, ”daring to threaten me? Really think this Holy Son is easy to bully!”

The maid and guards stood trembling on the side, not daring to utter a word.