Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 778: Chapter 778: Testing Courage

Xue Feng clearly has no connection with them, yet he continuously assists them.

It’s a bit too good to be normal.

Moreover, this time, it was supposed to be them retrieving the Buddha’s Relic, yet Xue Feng risked his own safety fighting fiercely with her here, making Xiao Xiao even more suspicious.

Xiao Xiao is uneasy inside, but her curiosity is unstoppable, so she directly asked.

Xue Feng heard Xiao Xiao’s words and instead of being angry, he laughed warmly.

”Little Girl Xiaoxiao, I’ve actually forgotten to tell you during these days, but it’s fine to reveal it now. My true identity is actually Xue Zhao’s subordinate.”

After Xue Feng said this, Xiao Xiao’s eyes widened immediately.

”You are a subordinate of Xue Zhao! Xue Zhao sent you to help us? Oh gosh, why didn’t you say this early! I’ve been worried for so long for nothing!”

Xiao Xiao knew Xue Feng couldn’t be helping them for no reason.

But if it’s arranged by Xue Zhao, then everything makes sense.

”Initially, I thought she would inform you when you arrived at the Xue Family, but after returning, I found out she had entered closed-door cultivation. Then, I wanted to find a time to inform you, but time was really too pressing, so I couldn’t find the right moment. Luckily, you asked today.”

After hearing Xue Feng’s explanation, Xiao Xiao finally let go of her worries.

”Haha, now that you’ve said it, I understand. But why did Xue Zhao choose to enter closed-door cultivation at this time? I heard her strength broke through, but given the current situation, the chances of breakthrough aren’t high.”

Recalling Xue Zhao’s condition, Xiao Xiao couldn’t help but ask.

Upon hearing this, Xue Feng turned serious: ”Speaking of this, it’s actually a blessing in disguise.”

”Oh, Xue Feng, what do you mean? Is there another hidden story?” asked Xiao Xiao curiously, moving closer.

Xue Feng nodded: ”This is something you should be cautious about. Xue Zhao has been preparing for a while to compete for the Saint Position with her rival, but the other competitor is extremely despicable and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Last time, he deliberately set a trap for Xue Zhao, causing her injury, yet fortunately, due to her great luck, she only suffered minor wounds, and because of that, her realm became unstable, leading her to naturally choose closed-door cultivation for breakthrough.”

Xue Feng slowly narrated the matter.

Xiao Xiao listened seriously until the end: ”Wow, that’s truly despicable! Who is that competitor? If it weren’t for Xue Zhao’s fortune, we might have arrived only to see her lying in bed!”

Xiao Xiao couldn’t help but feel anger.

Xue Feng nodded: ”Yes, that competitor is named Xue Wei, and he is still at leisure in the Xue Family. The previous incident hasn’t affected him at all. He even gained more influence in the Xue Family due to this... Anyway, Little Girl Xiaoxiao, if you hear the name Xue Wei in the Xue Family, just steer clear.”

These words from Xue Feng were not said in jest.

But upon hearing the name, Xiao Xiao couldn’t help but frown.

”Xue Wei? How could it be him?”

She had met Xue Wei before, but Xue Wei’s behavior was entirely different from what Xue Feng described. During their meeting, Xue Wei was polite; aside from initially feeling a bit off, he was quite courteous afterward.

Moreover, he helped Xiao Xiao twice.

How could he possibly be as described by Xue Feng?

But she hadn’t expected that Xue Wei would be vying for the Saint Position against Xue Zhao. Yet Xue Wei claimed he wasn’t favored in the family, right?

Could he have lied to her?

But if he lied, Xue Wei didn’t necessarily have to, he could have simply not disclosed his true identity while deceiving her outright.

Yet he revealed his true situation and helped her several times.

So, what is the real situation here?

As Xiao Xiao pondered, Xue Feng waved his hand in front of her.

”Little Girl Xiaoxiao, what are you thinking? Earlier, as I spoke to you, you seemed distracted...”

Just now, Xue Feng explained a lot, yet looking back, Xiao Xiao was staring blankly at the ground in front.

Xiao Xiao quickly snapped back to reality and smiled apologetically.

”Sorry, I was just thinking about some things. Xue Feng, do you think there might be some misunderstanding with Xue Wei?”

Upon hearing this, Xue Feng’s face turned dark.

”Misunderstanding? How can there be a misunderstanding! That man is so treacherous and sinister; he has repeatedly targeted Xue Zhao! If it weren’t for Xue Zhao’s wisdom, she would have fallen into his traps multiple times by now!”

Xue Feng spoke about Xue Wei as if discussing a personal enemy.

Xiao Xiao observed his expression and could only nod silently.

It seems the situation might be more complicated than assumed. Xue Wei perhaps intentionally acted differently in her presence...

But why would he pretend in front of her?

”Oh, let’s not worry about Xue Wei for now; let’s think about how to obtain the things inside first.”

Xiao Xiao gathered her thoughts and spoke to Xue Feng with a smile.

Xue Feng nodded; they had rested enough. The two got up.

”Why don’t we go back and ask the Thousand-Year Elder Gui again to see what the situation really is?” suggested Xiao Xiao.

Xue Feng nodded.

The two headed back toward their previous direction.

In that location, the Thousand-Year Elder Gui stood calmly.

The two approached his feet once again.

”You two have yet to retrieve the item I desire,” echoed the Old Turtle’s deep voice by their ears.

Xiao Xiao took two steps forward and shouted, ”Old Turtle, why is the monster beast in this stage so formidable? We’ve fought it twice and have been overwhelmed. Was this deliberate?”

The Old Turtle didn’t move an eyelid.

”Young one, don’t forget this stage’s purpose is to test your bravery.”

After the Old Turtle’s remark, they were both puzzled.

”Old Turtle, what’s going on? Could you explain a bit more clearly?”

What test of bravery? They’ve battled the monster beast fiercely; isn’t that courage?

If they lacked courage, they wouldn’t be standing here now.

Yet, hearing Xiao Xiao’s words, the Old Turtle didn’t respond further.

”Hey, Old Turtle, what’s the meaning? Just speak directly!” Xue Feng couldn’t help but ask.

However, regardless of how they spoke next, the Old Turtle remained uninvolved, indifferent.

”You two, I’ve mentioned this stage tests your courage. My advice ends here. The rest you must rely on yourselves; I won’t disclose more.”

The Old Turtle concluded his words and completely closed his eyes.

Xiao Xiao and Xue Feng exchanged glances, frowning as they looked at the Old Turtle.