Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 904: Chapter 904: It’s So Disgusting

The Family Head slightly shook his head and continued, ”Of course, I will arrange for personnel to conduct an investigation and find a safe solution as soon as possible. But this requires time. You all know that matters like this cannot be rushed.”

The Family Head’s deflection seemed very natural, his words filled with concern and helplessness, yet he was subtly evading and delaying.

His expression was sincere, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes, as if he too was powerless to change the current situation.

Upon hearing the Family Head’s refusal, Qin Chuan couldn’t help feeling a bit anxious. He said, ”Family Head, we are really worried about Ye Qingchen’s safety. Although the Secret Realm is important, lives are at stake. Could you please consider if there are any other ways?”

The Family Head sighed and said slowly, ”I understand your feelings, and I will try my best to help you. But please understand, our Xue Family also has its difficulties and limitations. I will arrange for an investigation as quickly as possible, but it takes time.”

His tone carried a hint of helplessness and apology, as if he was genuinely trying to help Qin Chuan and the others but was constrained by reality.

His expression remained sincere, as if he too was worried about Ye Qingchen’s safety.

Qin Chuan and Li Nian’er exchanged a glance, still anxious, but the Family Head’s attitude left them without a reason to argue. Qin Chuan could only nod and say, ”Thank you, Family Head. We hope you can arrange for the investigation soon. We will also do our best to cooperate.”

The Family Head nodded with a smile, watching the group leave, while secretly pondering his next steps.

A flash of deep thought crossed his eyes, as if he was considering how to resolve this matter properly without affecting the Xue Family’s interests.

Qin Chuan and Li Nian’er had just left the office of the Patriarch of the Xue Family when Xiao Xiao couldn’t wait to snort coldly, her face full of anger and discontent.

Her eyes sparkled with rage, her fists tightly clenched, as if she couldn’t wait to rush back and confront the Family Head.

”This Patriarch of the Xue Family is disgusting!” Xiao Xiao said indignantly, her voice trembling, as she tried to suppress her inner anger. ”He knew long ago about Ye Qingchen’s disappearance, he might have even sent people to capture the young master in the Secret Realm! Yet now he pretends to be ignorant, so hypocritical!”

Her words were like sharp swords pointing directly at the Family Head’s hypocrisy and indifference, without mercy.

Xiao Xiao’s face was livid, her eyes full of anger and disappointment.

Her hands were tightly clenched, the knuckles whitened from the excessive force, clearly struggling to hold back her fury.

”He dares to say that it takes time to investigate!” Xiao Xiao continued loudly, her voice growing more intense, ”This is clearly delaying time, without any intention to help us find the young master! He doesn’t care about us, nor the life and death of the young master!”

Xiao Xiao became more and more agitated, her chest heaving violently, tears of anger glistening in her eyes.

Her emotion was like a flood bursting its banks, uncontrollable, and the air around seemed heavy with her anger.

Qin Chuan frowned, patting Xiao Xiao’s shoulder, trying to calm her down: ”Xiao Xiao, calm down. We know the Patriarch of the Xue Family is unreliable, but now is not the time for impulsiveness. We must find a way to rescue Ye Qingchen ourselves.”

Xiao Xiao took a deep breath, striving to calm her emotions.

But her eyes were still filled with anger and resentment: ”Senior Qin Chuan, you’re right. We can’t count on these hypocritical people. No matter what, we must find the young master!”

Li Nian’er also nodded, a trace of determination in her eyes: ”We will not give up. Regardless of what obstacles we face, we have to rescue Ye Qingchen.”

Qin Chuan, Li Nian’er, and Xiao Xiao, after discussing, decided to find Xue Feng to ask what to do.

They hurried to wait outside Xue Zhao’s residence, seeing Xue Feng pacing in front of the door, a hint of worry on his face.

”Xiao Xiao, why are you here?” Xue Feng saw them, slightly surprised, but quickly returned to calm.

”Xue Feng, we need your help,” Xiao Xiao said urgently, ”We want to know how to enter the Secret Realm.”

Hearing this, Xue Feng frowned, shaking his head: ”Without the Family Head’s orders, the Secret Realm cannot be easily opened. Even if you want to enter, there’s no way.”

Qin Chuan asked anxiously, ”Isn’t there any other way? Ye Qingchen is still in the Secret Realm, and we must find him.”

Xue Feng sighed, his eyes full of helplessness: ”The authority to open the Secret Realm has always been in the hands of the Family Head, without his command, no one can enter. That’s the rule of the Xue Family.”

Xiao Xiao asked unwillingly, ”Then what should we do? We can’t just sit and watch Ye Qingchen go missing!”

Xue Feng looked at the group, his expression serious, ”The election for the Saint Position is about to start, and before that, the Family Head will definitely not agree to your request. Perhaps you can try after the election.”

Li Nian’er furrowed her brows in thought: ”Yes, you’re right.”

Qin Chuan thought for a moment, then said firmly, ”No matter what, we have to rescue our junior brother.”

Xiao Xiao nodded in agreement: ”Yes, let’s prepare during these few days. The Secret Realm is very dangerous. We’ll try to be ready for everything before the election ends.”

Xue Feng sighed: ”Xiao Xiao, I will secretly help you. Try not to alert anyone, so the Family Head won’t notice your actions too soon.”

Li Nian’er looked gratefully at Xue Feng: ”Thank you, Brother Xue Feng.”

Xue Feng smiled lightly: ”You’re welcome. I hope you can find clues as soon as possible. If you need any help, just look for me.”

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Jiang Ancient Clan.

In the cold and gloomy side hall, the air was oppressive and chilly.

The black stone bricks on the surrounding walls were marked by the traces of time, emitting a pungent and damp smell.

Heavy iron bars covered the windows, allowing only a few weak beams of light to penetrate, making the entire room appear dark and desolate.

The interior was simply furnished with a few shabby wooden chairs and a worn-out bed, the floor covered with an old carpet, giving it an especially bleak appearance.

Qin Yue sat by the window, her expression worried and dazed. Her hands were tightly clasped together, her face tinged with a faint anxiety.

Though she wore simple clothes, her eyes appeared particularly deep, as if searching for some invisible answer.

She occasionally gazed at the overcast sky outside the window, her heart full of worry for Ye Qingchen.

”Ye Qingchen, how are you now?” she murmured to herself, tears glistening in her eyes.

She recalled Ye Qingchen’s previous smile and determination, the unease in her heart growing heavier.

Qin Yue tried to find some news of Ye Qingchen from the view outside the window, but no matter how hard she tried, she could only see the endless gloom, unable to discern Ye Qingchen’s true situation.