Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 413 413: The Powerful Array Flag

Xia Chengkai smiled and waved his hand. Pointing at Ye Qingchen, he said to Liu Wan'er, "Miss Liu, there's no need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, it should be Mr. Ye."

Liu Wan'er nodded shyly and bowed to Ye Qingchen. "Thank you, Young Master Ye."

Ye Qingchen waved his hand, gesturing for Liu Wan'er to join them. After all, she had saved his life once, so what he was doing now was merely a small favor in return.

Liu Wan'er understood perfectly. She had initially lost the opportunity for cooperation, but now she had received benefits beyond her wildest dreams, all thanks to Ye Qingchen. If it weren't for the relationship between Ye Qingchen and his senior brother, Xia Chengkai, the Liu Family would never have had this chance.

The three continued drinking. During the banquet, Ye Qingchen didn't shy away from discussing the investigation into the ten great Ancient Clans with Xia Chengkai, even with Liu Wan'er present.

At first, Liu Wan'er was confused by their discussion. But when she later heard Xia Chengkai mention Ye Qingchen's fiancée, she felt a pang as if a knife had been twisted in her heart.

However, Liu Wan'er did her best to suppress her emotions. After all, it was only natural for someone as outstanding as Ye Qingchen to have caught someone's eye and have a fiancée. She was just a fleeting guest in his life. Though the thought still stung, she slowly began to accept this reality.

The three chatted idly for a while longer before the banquet came to an end. Xia Chengkai had other matters to attend to, and Liu Wan'er needed to return to the inn to arrange for the goods delivery.

Ye Qingchen had nothing pressing to do, so he went with Liu Wan'er to the inn. Although Xia Chengkai wouldn't have said anything, Ye Qingchen felt that staying at the Deputy City Lord's Mansion indefinitely would be inconvenient given his identity.

As soon as they arrived at the inn, Wang Tianlin ran up to Liu Wan'er excitedly. "Miss," he asked, "is it true that the Deputy City Lord's Mansion is planning to expand its cooperation with our Liu Family Commerce Guild?"

Liu Wan'er smiled and nodded. "That's right. The Deputy City Lord has agreed that from now on, all the herbal medicine business within the mansion will be handled by our Liu Family Commerce Guild. It's all thanks to Young Master Ye's help."

Wang Tianlin was initially thrilled about the expanded cooperation, but his mood soured when he heard that Ye Qingchen was the one who had arranged it. Seeing Liu Wan'er and Ye Qingchen together, their mannerisms so close, was more than he could bear.

Just then, Liu Wan'er turned to Ye Qingchen. "Young Master Ye, I know someone of your status might not care for a gesture of gratitude from our Liu Family Commerce Guild, but I'd still like to treat you to a meal to express my thanks. Please don't refuse."

Ye Qingchen thought for a moment before nodding. It's just a meal. Refusing would seem too discourteous.

A sweet smile graced Liu Wan'er's face when she saw him agree, which only deepened the scowl on Wang Tianlin's face as he watched from the side.

He had toiled tirelessly for the Liu Family and done everything for Liu Wan'er, yet she had never once smiled at him like that. And now, she was giving such a sweet smile to this boy she had just met! Rage burned in Wang Tianlin's chest!

After settling the details of the goods delivery, Liu Wan'er made plans with Ye Qingchen to celebrate at the best restaurant in the city.

Watching their departing figures, Wang Tianlin felt an even deeper bitterness. He could only hide in his room and drink alone to drown his sorrows.

"HAHAHA! A grown man drowning his sorrows in liquor over a woman. How pathetic."

As Wang Tianlin drifted in a drunken haze, a teasing laugh suddenly rang out, snapping him to attention. Just then, Feng Yuan pushed the door open and walked in. It was clear the words had come from him.

Wang Tianlin staggered to his feet and bowed respectfully. "Master Feng, what brings you here? Do you have any instructions for me?"

Feng Yuan sauntered over, sat down opposite Wang Tianlin, and poured himself a cup of wine from the table. "I can see you have feelings for your young miss," he said. "I can help you."

Hearing this, Wang Tianlin felt a flash of joy, but it was quickly replaced by caution. He asked tentatively, "Are you serious, Master Feng?"

Feng Yuan downed the wine in one gulp and shot Wang Tianlin a look. "What? You doubt my abilities?"

Wang Tianlin hurriedly waved his hands, refilling Feng Yuan's cup. "Of course not! I certainly believe in your energy, Master Feng. I just don't understand why you would want to help someone like me."

Feng Yuan motioned for Wang Tianlin to sit. "I'll be straight with you. That Ye Qingchen irritates me. Your biggest rival right now is him, which makes him our common enemy."

Wang Tianlin nodded, looking at Feng Yuan with anticipation.

Feng Yuan smiled. "Here's the plan. You lure your young miss out in Ye Qingchen's name. I'll capture her and use her as bait. Then, you tell Ye Qingchen what happened. He'll definitely come to her rescue. When he does, I'll have experts lying in wait and an inescapable trap prepared to catch that damn brat!"

Seeing Wang Tianlin's hesitation, Feng Yuan clapped a hand on his shoulder. "Think about it," he said persuasively. "Once your biggest rival, Ye Qingchen, is out of the picture, won't your young miss be yours for the taking? Even if she doesn't agree, I'll create an opportunity for you to take her by force! Once her body is yours, and you continue to treat her well, her heart will eventually follow!"

Wang Tianlin's expression shifted several times. In the end, desire conquered reason, and he nodded firmly. "Alright! I'll cooperate with you, Master!"

Feng Yuan laughed heartily. He told Wang Tianlin that he would start making preparations and would notify him when everything was ready to begin.

Meanwhile, Ye Qingchen and Liu Wan'er were having a simple meal. The atmosphere at the table was slightly awkward. Ye Qingchen only asked about the future plans of the Liu Family Commerce Guild before falling silent.

It wasn't that Ye Qingchen was being intentionally cold. He was simply anxious to find clues about Qin Yue from the formation flags as quickly as possible.

Liu Wan'er could tell Ye Qingchen was distracted, so after a perfunctory meal, the dinner concluded.

Liu Wan'er had intended to invite Ye Qingchen back to the inn with her, but he declined. I need a quiet place to cultivate while I wait for news from Xia Chengkai. Being around the people from the Liu Family Commerce Guild would be too much of a hassle.

Liu Wan'er didn't insist. She simply nodded and took her leave.

Ye Qingchen booked a room right there at the restaurant and settled in.

The room Ye Qingchen chose was of the highest grade. It was not only abundant in Spiritual Energy, but it also ensured that no one could disturb him without his permission. This pleased him the most.

Once inside, he eagerly took out the formation flags and began refining them with his Soul Power.

The moment his Soul Power entered the formation flags, Ye Qingchen was stunned.

These flags were definitely not Spiritual Artifacts. They were something beyond that—a treasure that could possibly even be a legendary True Weapon!