The maidservant looked at the extremely fine cracks on the Skyfire Sacred Sword. She felt a deep sense of fear as her body trembled!
If this matter were to be pursued …
Just as she was pondering over it, the old butler said coldly, "How is it?
Speak!
If there's any falsehood, be careful of your skin! "
Tears welled up in the maidservant's eyes as she forced herself to remain calm and said, "Nothing, nothing out of the ordinary!"
Of course, she did not dare to speak the truth. This was because the Skyfire Sacred Sword had a problem. It was a huge matter. If the blame was placed on them, wouldn't they be punished?
If it was really a punishment, she might have to grit her teeth and endure it!
However, how could they not know what kind of person the old butler was after serving him for so many years?
How would a person who could poke out their own eyes without saying a word treat them?
Therefore, she absolutely did not dare speak the truth!
The old butler asked in a cold voice, "Really?"
The maidservant said, "Absolutely!"
The old housekeeper's voice was cold as he said, "Cui Xiu, you better think this through. If you tell the truth, even though you are on duty today, you are not guilty. However, if I ask the others later and they say something different, not only you, but even your family and friends will not be able to keep their lives!"
The maidservant trembled in fear. She opened her mouth to speak the truth, but when she looked up and saw the old butler's terrifying, murderous face, she immediately swallowed her words. She made up her mind that once this matter was over, she would find a chance to escape!
The maidservant knelt down with a thud and hurriedly kowtowed. "I'm not lying!"
The old butler's voice was cold as he said, "Then take a closer look and see what's going on!"
The maidservant did not suspect anything. She stood up and widened her eyes to look at the cracks on the Skyfire Sacred Sword. She took a closer look and this time, she was a lot calmer. When the old butler asked again, she said in a normal voice, "There's nothing out of the ordinary."
Just as the maidservant finished her sentence, the old butler pressed down on her shoulder and said with a sneer, "That's good. Lead the way."
The maidservant heaved a huge sigh of relief and resisted the urge to escape. She turned and slowly walked out the door. However, she had barely taken two steps when she suddenly felt her body tremble. Following that, she felt a pain in her chest!
She looked down and saw that the tip of a sword had pierced through her chest!
The maidservant angrily turned around and saw the old steward's cold face with a cruel smile on his lips. At this moment, she understood: the old steward had no intention of letting her go, and it was impossible for him to let her go!
This was because she had seen too many things and knew too many things!
The maidservant opened her mouth in an attempt to say something, but just as she opened her mouth, the flames on the Skyfire Sacred Sword swept over and instantly ignited her, turning her into a flaming person!
The maidservant let out a tragic scream as she frantically pulled herself out of the Skyfire Sacred Sword. She charged out of the door and out of the courtyard.
The servants and maidservants standing guard outside the courtyard saw a flaming maidservant scream as she charged out. She stumbled and fell to the ground, letting out a shrill scream that made one's hair stand on end. Following that, her body curled into a ball and was burned motionless. After a while, she had been reduced to a lump of charcoal. When the flames gradually extinguished, a gust of wind blew outside the courtyard. Only then did everyone realize that they were covered in cold sweat. As for the lump of charcoal on the ground, it had been reduced to ashes and was blown away by the wind.
"Cuixiu neglected her duties and offended Young Master. She will be punished according to the family law!"
The old butler stood at the door and said in a cold voice, "If anyone else neglects their duties, they will end up like her!"
With that, he slammed the door shut, causing everyone to tremble in fear!
One by one, they braced themselves and stared at their surroundings with widened eyes. However, they had no idea what fate awaited them.
After the old butler entered the house, he searched around for a while and picked up a cloth. He carefully wiped the Skyfire Sacred Sword once again. Following that, he did not dare touch the Skyfire Sacred Sword's blade. All he did was place it back into the scabbard. Then, he carefully pressed the mechanism on the hilt and lifted the sword rack up. He placed it on the sword rack as though nothing had happened.
Just as the maidservant was worried, the old butler was also afraid that Huangfu Song would pursue the matter after he woke up. If it was the previous matter, the old butler could think of a way to hide it. However, with him poking his eyes as a form of self-punishment, his young master might not be able to punish him. After all, he had served Huangfu Song for so many years. Even if he did not contribute much, he had worked hard.
However, if anything were to happen to the Skyfire Sacred Sword, the old butler would not be able to bear the consequences!
Therefore, it was better to have one less trouble!
After this shocking scandal, if the Skyfire Sacred Sword was added to the matter, the old butler could not predict what Huangfu Song would do or what kind of punishment he would receive.
He could only wait until he dealt with these people and let Huangfu Song know when things had calmed down.
…
Of course, Li Chengfeng did not know how much trouble he had caused to steal the Skyfire Sacred Sword. He did not expect the series of events that followed.
When they returned to their residence, they heaved a sigh of relief. Xiaobao, who had been staying at home, immediately came up to him and asked nervously, "Young Master, how was it?"
Li Chengfeng nodded slightly and smiled. "It should be done."
Xiaobao could not help but cheer softly. "If that's the case, doesn't that mean you'll definitely be number one in the assessment?"
Li Chengfeng shook his head. "Don't be careless. The Spiritual Mountain Sect is full of hidden talents. I also realised that many people are intentionally hiding their strength.
For example, our Grand Senior Brother, Qin Mieqin and Senior Brother Ouyang are definitely hiding their strength. "
Xiaobao was shocked. "Senior Brother Ouyang hid his strength?
Then at Tong 'an, he … "
Li Chengfeng said, "Think about it carefully. The strength Senior Brother Ouyang displayed at Tong 'an, does it match the pattern on his robes?"
Xiaobao suddenly realised that Ouyang Nan's robes only had a yellow border. According to the Spiritual Mountain Sect's colours, 'Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Black, White', these nine colours corresponded to the nine heavens.
Yellow only corresponded to the Soul Cultivation realm, he was not even at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment!
The first level of Body Cultivation, the second level of Qi Cultivation, the third level of Soul Cultivation and the fourth level of Foundation Establishment.
A cultivator who could use magical treasures and use sword rays, was he not at the Foundation Establishment stage?
If Ouyang Nan was like this, what about Qin Mieqin?
Grand Senior Brother and the rest?
If the Hidden Sword Court people were hiding their strength, what about the others?
Were they hiding their strength too?
Once you understood this, you would feel that the Spiritual Mountain Sect was unfathomable.
Xiaobao smiled, "No matter what, we've finally cleared a big …" Without waiting for him to finish, Li Chengfeng glared at him and growled, "Silence!
Do not mention this! "
Xiaobao hurriedly covered his mouth and nodded his head vigorously.
Just as the three of them were whispering, Li Chengfeng suddenly heard an angry cry from outside. "Junior Brother Chengfeng, Junior Brother Chengfeng, are you there?!"
Li Chengfeng recognised Su You's voice and replied loudly, "Yes!
Senior Brother Su, what's up? "
Li Chengfeng walked out to see Su You, Tianjun, Blockhead and Ouyang Nan walking briskly towards him. Everyone's faces were filled with grief and anger. Blockhead's eyes were red as he wiped his tears away.