Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 697: Chapter 697: Surrender to Me

"What did you say? Wu Chang! You actually dared to move against Ye Qingchen!"

Xiao Xiao was on high alert. But isn’t Wu Chang no match for the Young Master? Why would he say something like that now?

"Hahaha, Xiao Xiao, I know you’re very surprised! But it really wasn’t me! It was the Saint Heir of the Jiang Clan." Wu Chang’s words were frank, but they only sent a deeper chill through Xiao Xiao’s heart.

If it were just Wu Chang, it would be one thing; she knew he was no match for the Young Master. But Jiang Qi... that’s a completely different story! Jiang Qi defeated the Young Master last time! If Elder Yang hadn’t intervened, Jiang Qi would have gravely injured him! And now, with Elder Yang gone from the Wuji Immortal Palace, there’s hardly anyone left to help him! Young Master... the odds are completely stacked against you!

Xiao Xiao forced herself to calm down. "Saint Heir Wu Chang, do you know where my young master is right now?" She had no other choice. The only person who seemed to know anything was Wu Chang.

Seeing Xiao Xiao’s attitude soften, Wu Chang chuckled and walked over to her. "Xiao Xiao, you know I’ve always liked you. If you agree to be mine from now on, I’ll tell you where Ye Qingchen is!"

Of course, Wu Chang had no idea where Ye Qingchen was. But he guessed it was highly likely that Jiang Qi had captured him and was currently torturing him mercilessly!

Xiao Xiao never expected Wu Chang to make such a demand at a time like this. After scanning her surroundings and still not sensing Ye Qingchen’s presence, she said slowly, "Saint Heir Wu Chang, are you certain? If I agree to be yours, you’ll tell me where my young master is?"

Anxiety gnawed at her. Looking at the state of the courtyard, she suspected her young master was already injured! If he didn’t get help soon, he would be in grave danger!

Wu Chang nodded seriously. "Xiao Xiao, of course it’s true! You know why I have a problem with Ye Qingchen, don’t you? It’s all because of you. If you become mine, I’ll have no reason to trouble him anymore, and I will absolutely tell you where he is!"

"Fine, I agree!" Xiao Xiao didn’t care about anything else and immediately accepted. "Now, can you tell me where my young master is?"

Wu Chang laughed. "Xiao Xiao, your words alone are useless. What happens if I tell you and you go back on your promise?"

Wu Chang wasn’t a fool. He wanted Xiao Xiao’s body, but he also had to give her Demon Core to Jiang Qi. He wasn’t about to let her go so easily.

"Then what do you propose?" Xiao Xiao asked, her anxiety rising.

Wu Chang snorted. "How about this? This isn’t the right place for it. Come back with me to my palace!"

"Fine!" Xiao Xiao agreed without a second thought.

Meanwhile, Huo Mei flashed over to Wu Chang’s residence.

"Heh, the boy really isn’t here." Huo Mei didn’t sense Wu Chang’s aura anywhere nearby.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, a shadowy figure peeked out from a corner.

"What are you doing skulking around? Out with you!"

Huo Mei reached out his hand, and SMACK, the shadowy figure was sent sprawling to the ground.

"Ancestor! Ancestor! It’s me! It’s me!" The deposed Third Elder scrambled up from the ground in terror. "Ancestor, it’s me! I haven’t done anything, please don’t strike me!"

Looking at the man’s state, Huo Mei frowned with impatience. "What are you doing skulking around here? Are you planning to assassinate Wu Chang?"

Terrified, the Third Elder immediately dropped to his knees. "Ancestor, you wrong me! How could I possibly think of assassinating the Saint Heir? Ancestor, I am here for the sake of our Wuji Immortal Palace!"

The Third Elder didn’t seem to be lying in the slightest. Huo Mei waved a dismissive hand. "You, thinking for the Wuji Immortal Palace? How laughable. What could you possibly think of?"

"Ancestor, I may not have thought of anything, but I saw something!"

"The Saint Heir couldn’t defeat Ye Qingchen, so he went and found the Saint Heir of the Jiang Clan to get Ye Qingchen killed! He even gave Jiang Qi a lot of benefits. If word of this gets out, the reputation of our Wuji Immortal Palace will be utterly ruined!"

After being stripped of his position, the more the Third Elder thought about it, the angrier he became, until he decided to confront Wu Chang. But just as he arrived at Wu Chang’s grand hall, he saw him hurrying out, which made the Third Elder even more suspicious. By all rights, shouldn’t Wu Chang be confined to his quarters? Driven by curiosity, the Third Elder followed Wu Chang all the way outside the Wuji Immortal Palace. He even snuck into the room next to the one Wu Chang entered and secretly recorded their conversation!

"Is what you’re saying true?"

Huo Mei had already suspected Wu Chang, which was why he had come to question him. He hadn’t expected to miss Wu Chang but stumble upon such a massive surprise instead.

"Ancestor, I swear I’m not lying! I still have the recording of their conversation!" the Third Elder insisted, his face a mask of sincerity.

A violent aura began to swell from Huo Mei. "Good! Excellent! As the Saint Heir of the Wuji Immortal Palace, he actually resorted to such a filthy tactic! He truly deserves death!"

As he seethed, he suddenly heard Wu Chang’s voice from a distance.

"Haha, Xiao Xiao, when we get to my rooms, get yourself cleaned up and come to my bed! I expect you to take the initiative. As long as you serve me well and make me happy, I’ll immediately tell you where Ye Qingchen is!"

Wu Chang, looking extremely pleased with himself, led Xiao Xiao toward his rooms. However, just as they approached his door, he suddenly saw Huo Mei standing there.

Wu Chang’s heart skipped a beat, and a wave of guilt washed over him. But then again, Huo Mei couldn’t possibly know about this. With that thought, he quickly regained his confidence.

"Ah! Ancestor, what brings you to my door so late at night?" Wu Chang greeted Huo Mei, feigning nonchalance.

Huo Mei narrowed his eyes dangerously. "Weren’t you ordered to remain in confinement? Why are you out?"

Wu Chang stammered, "Ancestor, I... I... I just couldn’t stand being cooped up anymore... I’m sorry, Ancestor. You can punish me for another half a year, if you wish."

Wu Chang’s pitiful act was nauseating to Huo Mei.

Huo Mei bellowed, "Wu Chang! Don’t play games with me! Did you let Jiang Qi in?"

Wu Chang’s legs went soft, and he nearly collapsed to his knees in fear. "N-no, Ancestor, what are you talking about? Jiang Qi? I... I don’t know who that is."

Wu Chang was panicking. How could the Ancestor possibly know about this? When Jiang Qi captured Ye Qingchen, he specifically erected a barrier around the courtyard. An ordinary person would never have been able to see what happened inside!

"Still making excuses at a time like this! The Wuji Immortal Palace will absolutely not tolerate a Saint Heir like you!"

Huo Mei flashed in front of Wu Chang, grabbing him by the collar. His right hand began to emanate a white light. It was clear to any observer that Huo Mei was gathering power in his palm.