Chapter 899: The Clan’s Guardian Stone Is Acting Strange

Chapter 899: Chapter 899: The Clan’s Guardian Stone Is Acting Strange

As the words of the Family Head fell, Xue Wei slightly bowed his head to express his gratitude.

Soon, the Family Head also left.

The once bustling council hall, noisy with voices, was now plunged into a dead silence in the blink of an eye.

The voices that were passionately debating and disputing during the meeting had disappeared, replaced by the quiet emptiness and a somber atmosphere.

The long table in the center of the hall, once filled with Elders, seemed particularly lonely, with only scattered documents and ink remaining, as if witnessing the end of this grand game of power.

The seals and ink on the table, reflecting the faint light on the wall, appeared exceptionally solitary.

The carvings on the wall remained exquisite, the ancient stone wall stood silently, a place that was once the center of power now seeming particularly cold and deserted.

The towering stone pillars in the hall, which once supported everyone during the deliberations, now appeared even more isolated and helpless.

The Bluestone Slab floor under the weak light glimmered with a dull sheen, the sound that once echoed in the footsteps now only leaving behind a silent echo.

The long corridor looked especially eerie under the lamp light, a gentle breeze brushed through, bringing a faint chill, as if narrating the silence of this shift in power.

In contrast to the previous bustle, the empty council hall appeared exceptionally tranquil and desolate.

Xue Wei stood in this empty space, his laughter stood out particularly in the silent environment.

His smug laughter formed a stark contrast to the surroundings, highlighting his exuberant joy and excitement at this moment.

"Hahaha, finally... it’s finally mine!" Xue Wei’s laughter was filled with enthusiasm, his voice echoed unrestricted in the vast hall.

He stretched out his hands as if to embrace this victory into his arms.

"After so many years of hard work, I can finally have my wish fulfilled." Xue Wei muttered to himself, a feeling of contentment filled his heart.

He imagined himself about to ascend to the Saint Position, holding all the power and glory of the Xue Family, the excitement and sense of achievement made his smile even brighter.

He paced inside the council hall deliberately enlarging his footsteps, each step seemed to be declaring his imminent glory as the Saint Heir.

His pride and excitement were undeniable, his eyes shone brightly, like a beast about to reach the peak.

"Truly, heaven helps me, everything is rightfully mine."

Xue Wei’s voice carried a hint of cruelty, his smug look at everything around him did not consider his wrongdoing to be wrong.

His gestures seemed to be painting a glorious blueprint of the future.

Xue Wei paced in the hall, laughing unrestrainedly, his laughter filled with longing for the future and confidence in success.

After years of scheming and plotting, he finally stood at the pinnacle of this day, his heart overflowing with anticipation and joy for the soon-to-be Saint Position.

At this moment.

Xue Feng walked into the empty council hall, his steps heavy, his face clouded with anger.

His tightly furrowed brows and flickering eyes revealed the intense emotions inside him.

Each step seemed to tread on Xue Wei’s heart, carrying a suppressed fury.

He slowly approached Xue Wei, looking at him coldly, a sneer tugged at the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with disdain and resentment.

"Xue Wei," Xue Feng said through gritted teeth, "Your despicable and shameless behavior will never end well! Do you think your plots, once successful, can ensure a worry-free future?"

His voice was filled with suppressed anger and dissatisfaction, the furious emotions seemed on the verge of erupting from his body.

Every word was an accusation against Xue Wei, every term encapsulated his strong objection to the current situation.

Xue Wei, however, was full of pride, his arms crossed in front of his chest, his eyes filled with contempt and smugness.

"Really?" He responded coldly, with a tone of disdain.

"What can you do to me? Look at the current situation, the Family Head has favored me greatly, the Saint Position is almost in my pocket. Your anger is not worth mentioning at all."

Xue Wei’s tone was utterly arrogant, standing in the center of the council hall, he seemed to be dominating everything.

His eyes carried intense superiority, completely disregarding Xue Feng’s words.

Xue Wei’s pride made him appear high and mighty, showing evident disdain for Xue Feng’s anger and dissatisfaction.

His smile was full of sarcasm and provocation, as if declaring his absolute advantage in the power game.

After speaking arrogantly, Xue Wei walked off without a backward glance.

Leaving the furious Xue Feng behind.

Xue Wei returned to his residence, his face still adorned with a victorious smile, he joyfully took off his coat.

The room was luxuriously furnished, the splendid decorations and exquisite furniture displayed the noble status of the owner.

Xue Wei sat on a luxurious chair, picked up a cup of fragrant tea, and tasted it slowly.

The recent victory made him feel particularly relaxed, his entire being exuded a glow of triumph.

At this moment, Ah San hurriedly entered the room, a few traces of anxiety and urgency on his face.

"Master." Ah San said urgently, "The Clan’s Guardian Stone seems to have some issues."

Xue Wei slightly frowned, put down the tea cup, turned to look at Ah San, a trace of doubt flickered in his eyes.

"What’s happening? What problem has occurred with the Clan’s Guardian Stone?" Xue Wei was somewhat unclear.

Wasn’t it fine before?

Ah San’s expression grew more grave, "The energy fluctuations of the Clan’s Guardian Stone have become exceptionally intense, the previous stable state has completely disappeared. It’s now seemingly emitting some unstable energy, we can’t determine what changes will happen."

Upon hearing Ah San’s report, Xue Wei sneered disdainfully, his smile unchanged by the news.

His tone carried clear scorn: "It’s just an energy fluctuation, not like the Clan’s Guardian Stone was stolen, why make such a fuss?"

He shook his head, seemingly dismissing Ah San’s concerns with utter contempt.

He leisurely stood up, walked to the window, looking down at the distant Xue Family courtyard.

The outside scenery remained unchanged, pleasing the mood, unaffected by the abnormal fluctuation of the Clan’s Guardian Stone.

He smiled faintly, inwardly possessed with deep self-confidence: "As long as the Clan’s Guardian Stone isn’t fundamentally damaged, the energy fluctuation is merely temporary instability. Such minor issues won’t affect my big picture."

Xue Wei turned around, his face bearing a cool smile as he looked at the still tense Ah San.

"Relax, the issues with the Clan’s Guardian Stone certainly won’t impact my plans. The most important thing now is to ensure the Family Head and other Elders are completely under my control. As for this minor trouble, it’s simply irrelevant."

He waved his hand, signaling Ah San could leave and continue attending to the matters he cared about.