Chapter 923: How Did It Become Like This

Chapter 923: Chapter 923: How Did It Become Like This

Ah San shook his head, his voice trembling with fear, "Young master, I’ve checked. There’s no sign of any tampering around the hiding spot. It seems... it seems the Clan’s Guardian Stone just turned into this out of thin air."

Xue Wei felt dizzy, as if his chest had been struck by a sledgehammer.

He slammed his fist on the table, gritting his teeth as he said, "Someone must be playing tricks in the dark! We must find the reason, or things will get worse."

Just as Xue Wei was thinking, Jiang Qi’s cold voice came from the doorway, "Xue Wei, where is the Clan’s Guardian Stone? What game are you playing?"

Xue Wei’s heart tightened, knowing he couldn’t let Jiang Qi find out that the Clan’s Guardian Stone was missing.

He quickly adjusted his mood and forced a calm facade, saying, "Jiang Qi, just wait a moment, I’ll bring the Clan’s Guardian Stone to you right away."

Jiang Qi walked into the room impatiently, his eyes filled with suspicion and anger, "Xue Wei, what trick are you playing? Where is the Clan’s Guardian Stone?"

Xue Wei took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

He decided to temporarily hide the fact that the Clan’s Guardian Stone had turned into an ordinary rock, and maintained his calm, saying, "Jiang Qi, there are some minor problems, I’m dealing with it."

Jiang Qi sneered, pressing forward step by step, "Minor problems? Where is the Clan’s Guardian Stone? Are you trying to evade responsibility?"

Xue Wei knew he couldn’t delay any longer, he tightly gripped the stone in his hand, forcing himself to calm down, "Jiang Qi, this is just a temporary mishap. I will find a solution as soon as possible."

Jiang Qi was clearly not convinced, furiously saying, "Xue Wei, you have too many excuses. If you don’t give me a satisfactory answer, our cooperation ends here!"

A fierce glint flashed in Xue Wei’s eyes, and he gritted his teeth, "Jiang Qi, give me some time, I will return you a complete Clan’s Guardian Stone."

Jiang Qi pressed forward with each step, as if each step was a heavy hammer on Xue Wei’s heart.

His face was grim, his gaze sharp, and his tone left no room for doubt, "Xue Wei, what are you playing at? Where is the Clan’s Guardian Stone?"

Xue Wei felt cornered, filled with helplessness and anger.

He gritted his teeth and reluctantly took out the object that had turned into an ordinary stone, carefully handing it to Jiang Qi.

Jiang Qi took the stone, and upon closer inspection, he flew into a rage.

He suddenly threw the stone on the floor, roaring, "Xue Wei, at this point, you still try to deceive me with an ordinary stone! Do you really think I’m that easy to fool?"

His furious voice echoed in the room, and Xue Wei only felt his ears ringing, cold sweat continuously breaking out on his forehead.

"Xue Wei, with this attitude, our cooperation is over! Quickly hand over the Clan’s Guardian Stone!"

Jiang Qi approached Xue Wei, his eyes filled with murderous intent, as if he would make a move on Xue Wei at any moment.

Xue Wei felt an unprecedented loss of control.

His face turned pale, clenching his teeth, his voice trembling slightly, "Jiang Qi, I’m not lying to you, something really went wrong! I don’t know why the Clan’s Guardian Stone turned out like this."

Jiang Qi sneered, disdainfully saying, "Something went wrong? You think I’ll believe your nonsense? Xue Wei, you’d better not play any more tricks, or I’ll show you what it means to wish you were dead!"

Xue Wei had nothing to say, knowing that if things continued like this, Jiang Qi would really act against him.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, his voice low and firm, "Jiang Qi, please calm down and give me some time. I promise I will find out the cause and find a solution."

Jiang Qi was evidently unwilling to hear any more explanations, burning with anger, he said, "What other tricks do you have up your sleeve? Where is the Clan’s Guardian Stone? You’d better come clean!"

Xue Wei felt a wave of powerlessness, knowing no matter how he explained, Jiang Qi would not believe him.

He could only hope that he could find a solution soon, or the consequences would be unthinkable.

At this moment, Ah San suddenly stepped forward, nervously saying, "Saint Son Jiang, please calm down, the master absolutely did not deceive you. This matter is indeed an accident, please give us some time to find out the truth."

Jiang Qi cast a cold glance at Ah San, his eyes flashing with a hint of killing intent, "Don’t speak for him here. The Clan’s Guardian Stone is an important item of the Jiang Family, if something goes wrong, none of you will get away!"

Xue Wei knew Ah San’s words had not appeased Jiang Qi’s anger, and he felt an unprecedented headache.

Xue Wei raised his head again, looking at Jiang Qi, his voice firm, "Jiang Qi, I promise to find the Clan’s Guardian Stone. Please give me some more time, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

Jiang Qi snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain, "Xue Wei, this is your last chance. If you dare to play any more tricks, don’t blame me for being rude!"

After Jiang Qi left, Xue Wei’s anger reached an uncontrollable state.

His face was pale, his eyes bloodshot, the veins on his forehead pulsed visibly.

The room was filled with a heavy oppressive atmosphere, as if even the air had become much heavier.

Xue Wei glared fiercely at the floor, his hands clenched into fists, nails deeply embedded in his palms, blood seeping from under his nails, yet it did not lessen his inner rage in the slightest.

Suddenly, he let out a loud roar, a sound deafening enough to vent all his dissatisfaction and frustration.

His roar echoed throughout the room, shaking the surroundings and sending chills down the spine.

He furiously kicked, smashing the already overturned tables and chairs in the room with one kick, furniture falling over, wood chips and fragments flying, scattered all over the place.

Xue Wei grabbed a table, smashing it to the ground with force, the table surface shattered into pieces instantly, scattered wood pieces clattering loudly on the floor.

"Why? Why is everything going against the plan?"

Xue Wei roared, almost tearing the roof off the room.

His voice was filled with uncontrollable anger, as if the entire world was against him.

His face also grew darker and darker, anger almost driving him mad.

Xue Wei paced back and forth in the room, his footsteps heavy as if he was stomping on a copper drum, each step making a dull sound.

Each of his roars was like a hammer striking stone, making the air in the room churn violently.

Anger was about to tear the entire room apart, his palms trembled slightly due to excessive force, the muscles on his face twitching constantly in anger.

At this moment, Xue Wei’s thoughts were in disarray, his mind filled with uncontrollable variables and endless frustration.

Everything planned had completely collapsed due to Xue Zhao’s sudden awakening and the mishap with the Clan’s Guardian Stone.

His carefully arranged and designed plans seemed to vanish into thin air in an instant.