Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 839: Chapter 839: Borrowing an Item

Xue Wei really wants to see what purpose Xue Wei has for coming here.

According to his information, Ye Qingchen is still alive and well, without any issues!

He slowly sat up, still maintaining a lazy posture. Two maids quickly adjusted their positions, one continued to massage his shoulders, while the other carefully kneaded his feet.

Jiang Qi enjoyed this moment of tranquility, seemingly unconcerned about the upcoming meeting.

Jiang Qi slightly closed his eyes, as if still savoring the earlier massage, with a hint of contemptuous smile on his lips.

When Xue Wei and Ah San were led into the grand hall by guards, Jiang Qi maintained his indifference and nonchalance.

He lazily opened his eyes, with a hint of mockery in his gaze, as if he wasn’t looking at partners but clowns.

He gently waved his hand to signal the two maids to stop.

”Xue Wei, what brings you here?” Jiang Qi asked casually, with a hint of indifferent coldness in his voice.

His eyes wandered over the two of them with a condescending demeanor, as if he was observing two ants.

Jiang Qi’s demeanor and actions showed his disdain and contempt for this meeting.

This is the territory of the Jiang Ancient Clan, not their Xue Family.

Jiang Qi is the king here!

Despite Jiang Qi’s laziness and indifference, Xue Wei maintained an unhurried composure.

He smiled faintly, walking slowly toward Jiang Qi, and slightly bowed to pay respects.

”Saint Son Jiang, long time no see.” Xue Wei said respectfully, his voice steady and powerful, without a hint of dissatisfaction due to Jiang Qi’s attitude.

Jiang Qi lazily looked at Xue Wei, with a slightly contemptuous smile on his lips, as if waiting to see how the other party would perform.

The two maids continued to massage gently beside him, but his attention was entirely focused on Xue Wei.

If it wasn’t for the convenience of doing business in the Xue Family, he wouldn’t deign to cooperate with him.

Besides, last time Xue Wei dared to treat him with such rudeness!

Simply watching him coldly now could be considered letting him off easy.

Xue Wei seemed oblivious to Jiang Qi’s disdain, and slowly said, ”Last time Saint Son Jiang graced the Xue Family, due to being busy with affairs, I couldn’t fulfill the host’s duty, and I feel deeply ashamed. Therefore, this time I specifically prepared a small gift as an apology, hoping Saint Son Jiang will kindly accept it.”

As he spoke, he gave Ah San a look. Ah San quickly stepped forward and presented a delicate wooden box, carved with floral patterns and inlaid with gold, clearly a very valuable item. Xue Wei remained composed, gazing sincerely at Jiang Qi.

A flicker of interest flashed in Jiang Qi’s eyes, and he sat up slightly straighter, lazily waving his hand for the maid to take the box.

The maid gently opened the box, revealing a translucent Spirit Jade, emitting a soft glow, evidently a very precious gift.

Jiang Qi glanced at the Spirit Jade, the smile on his lips growing slightly. He nodded gently and slowly said, ”Xue Wei, you are quite considerate.”

His voice carried a hint of amusement, but Xue Wei remained unfazed, maintaining an eternally unchanged smile on his face.

”Saint Son Jiang is too kind,” Xue Wei replied with a smile.

Jiang Qi’s gaze lingered on the Spirit Jade for a moment, without immediately accepting it.

A flicker of sternness crossed his eyes, his tone slightly scrutinizing: ”Leaving aside this apology gift, Xue Wei, let me ask you, how is Wu Chang doing in the Xue Family?”

Xue Wei replied in a calm tone: ”Saint Son Jiang, Wu Chang has already proceeded to the Secret Realm to deal with Ye Qingchen, and the people I sent have already departed to assist him.”

Jiang Qi leaned back lazily in his chair, a hint of a cold smile crossing his eyes: ”Really? But how did I hear that he was mistreated at your place?”

Xue Wei maintained a polite smile, but a trace of caution flashed in his eyes.

He knew Jiang Qi was testing him.

Xue Wei directly said: ”Saint Son Jiang doesn’t need to probe me, Wu Chang is merely an insignificant pawn to you, you surely wouldn’t stand up for him, you want to talk about Ye Qingchen, right?”

Jiang Qi’s gaze became sharper, as if trying to penetrate Xue Wei’s thoughts. He sneered coldly, with a hint of threat in his tone: ”Xue Wei, since you know what I want to ask, then don’t waste words.”

Xue Wei lowered his head slightly, a faint cold smile curling at the corner of his lips: ”Saint Son Jiang, things will soon be as you wish.”

Jiang Qi didn’t relax his scrutiny on Xue Wei, but after a moment, he nodded slightly, signaling the maid to accept the Spirit Jade.

Then, he said coldly: ”I hope so.”

”However, you wouldn’t come here suddenly just to apologize, right? Tell me, what is it that you want.”

Jiang Qi doesn’t believe that this arrogant fellow would come without reason.

Xue Wei’s smile remained unchanged, speaking in a calm tone: ”Saint Son Jiang sees through everything. I indeed have an important matter to ask for. Since we are in a cooperative relationship, I’ve encountered some difficulties and hope Saint Son Jiang can assist.”

Jiang Qi raised an eyebrow slightly, a flicker of interest in his eyes, but his tone remained indifferent: ”Oh? Let’s hear it, what difficulties?”

He didn’t expect Xue Wei would seek him out, that’s quite unusual.

The previous cooperation, if it weren’t for his threats, this Xue Wei would surely have been evasive.

This time, it indeed gave him a head start.

Xue Wei faced Jiang Qi, with a flicker in his eyes, and said lightly: ”Saint Son Jiang, I would like to borrow your Clan’s Guardian Stone.”

As soon as he finished speaking, silence enveloped the grand hall, as if the air had solidified.

Jiang Qi’s previously lazy demeanor instantly vanished, replaced by extreme shock and disbelief.

He abruptly sat up straight, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, staring intently at Xue Wei: ”What did you say? You dare to ask to borrow the Clan’s Guardian Stone?”

The Clan’s Guardian Stone is a Supreme Treasure of the Jiang Ancient Clan, said to be bestowed by ancient gods to the Jiangs, to safeguard the clan’s fortune and protect its people.

This stone possesses immense energy, capable of dispelling any power, even capable of reversing the tide at critical moments, ensuring the safety of the entire clan.

Throughout generations, the Clan’s Guardian Stone has always been enshrined in the Holy Temple of the Jiang Ancient Clan, a symbol of protection for the clan, never easily shown to others.

Of course, if one could obtain the Clan’s Guardian Stone and break its seal, its energy could allow anyone to leap several realms.

Jiang Qi’s expression turned exceptionally serious, his shock evident.

Xue Wei!

He, a foreigner, dares to propose borrowing the Clan’s Guardian Stone, how audacious and arrogant!

A surge of anger rose in Jiang Qi’s heart, but he forcefully suppressed it and coldly asked: ”Xue Wei, do you know the importance of the Clan’s Guardian Stone to our Jiang Ancient Clan? You dare ask to borrow it?”