So what if I'm useless? I'll become a saint!

The banquet hall was brightly lit, and the guests were laughing and talking, making it very lively.

As the host of today, Cheng Xuan naturally had to socialize.

With a smile on his face, he greeted the guests with proper manners and appropriate words, showing his demeanor as a great man.

However, after dealing with the other guests, Cheng Xuan subconsciously glanced in the direction of Ling Jiuan and Lei Tingyi, only to find that there was no one sitting there.

His brows furrowed slightly, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

He raised his hand and called a guard.

"Are Young Master Lei and Miss Ling Wu outside?"

The guard shook his head and answered respectfully.

"Replying to the young master, I didn't see them."

Cheng Xuan's expression became more complicated, and he pondered for a moment.

"I didn't see it. Did he leave?"

There was a flash of confusion and uneasiness in his eyes, and he was a little surprised by the sudden departure of Ling Jiuan and Lei Tingyi.

For some reason, he always felt that Lei Tingyi and Ling Jiuan were not sincere in coming to celebrate his birthday.

At this time, he glanced at Ling Jiuze not far away and decided to walk over and ask.

He walked up to Ling Jiuze, his tone a little anxious.

"Did your sister and Lei Tingyi leave early?"

Ling Jiuze looked at Cheng Xuan in confusion, and it took him a while to react.

He shook his head.

"No, they were here before. Why, are they gone?"

Would Ling Jiuan, this idiot, get into trouble again?

Cheng Xuan's expression became more complicated.

"I understand. Please help me keep an eye on the guests. I'll be back soon."

With that said, he turned around and left.

Ling Jiuze looked at Cheng Xuan's hurried back and felt an inexplicable worry in his heart.

He didn't know what had happened, but his intuition told him that it must be related to the sudden departure of Ling Jiuan and Lei Tingyi.

He bowed, accepted Cheng Xuan's request, and watched him leave.

After a while, Cheng Xuan came back. His steps seemed a little hurried, but his expression had returned to calm.

He walked to Ling Jiuze, took out two small porcelain bottles from his arms and handed them to Ling Jiuze.

"This is for you first. Two bottles are enough for you to break through to the Spirit Sorrow Realm. But just like before, don't be too anxious."

When Ling Jiuze heard this, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

He bowed towards Cheng Xuan.

"Thank you, Master Cheng."

Cheng Xuan nodded, seeming satisfied with Ling Jiuze's statement.

"As for our goods this time, I'll have someone deliver them to you later. When the time comes, you just need to find someone to sell them to, just like before."

Ling Jiuze bowed again and answered respectfully.

"Yes, Master Cheng. I will definitely follow your instructions."

Cheng Xuan smiled slightly, satisfied with Ling Jiuze's obedience.

He patted Ling Jiuze on the shoulder.

"Okay, that's it. You go ahead and I'll go take care of other things."

Having said that, Cheng Xuan turned around and was about to leave.

Cheng Xuan returned to his yard, his steps hurried and his expression solemn. He quickly walked to the wooden shelf where the wooden box was hidden before, and carefully checked the restrictions.

Sure enough, the restriction had been tampered with, with obvious signs that someone had tried to open it.

Cheng Xuan's face darkened instantly, and he thought to himself.

"It's really a bad idea."

He understood that anyone who could break the restrictions he set must be very powerful and should not be underestimated.

Apart from Lei Tingyi, he really couldn't think of anyone else.

He looked up and saw the door of the secret passage opened quietly. He no longer hesitated and walked in quickly.

Entering the dark room, Cheng Xuan began to carefully check every corner, looking for possible clues.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he would not miss any clues.

However, everything in the darkroom remained normal, and no obvious traces were left.

This made Cheng Xuan even more confused. He hesitated for a moment and thought about it secretly.

"Am I too nervous? Or is the other party too cunning and didn't leave any clues?"

Cheng Xuan hurried along the way, with a strong sense of crisis in his heart.

He walked quickly to the valley, where he usually handled confidential matters and where the wooden box where he hid important evidence was located.

However, when he saw that the wooden box on his desk was gone, his face changed instantly.

"Oh no! Why is the wooden box gone?"

He exclaimed in his heart and immediately realized that the situation was not good.

He knew very well that the person who could enter the valley and take away the wooden box must be extremely powerful.

Moreover, this person must still be in the valley, otherwise it would be impossible for him to take the wooden box so quietly.

Cheng Xuan immediately became alert and realized that he had to find the other party as soon as possible.

No matter who it is, he must die!

He couldn't let anyone ruin his plan, let alone let anyone know his secret.

He quickly began searching the valley, leaving no corner untouched.

However, the valley is complex and has many passages, so it is not easy to find someone.

Cheng Xuan was extremely anxious, but he did not give up.

He was searching while thinking about countermeasures.

He knew that since the other party was able to enter the valley and take away the wooden box, he must be very powerful.

Just then, Cheng Xuan suddenly heard a slight sound of footsteps.

He immediately became alert and chased in the direction of the sound.

Lei Tingyi and Ling Jiuan were just about to leave the valley when they suddenly heard a cold voice ringing in their ears.

"You two, since you came here uninvited, you will stay here forever!"

The voice was full of murderous intent and threats, making them alert instantly.

The next moment, several fireballs suddenly attacked, carrying with them a scorching breath and destructive power.

Lei Tingyi and Ling Jiuan reacted quickly and immediately used their spiritual power to defend themselves.

The fireballs collided with their spiritual power, causing a harsh sound and dazzling light.

"who is it?"

Their trip was supposed to be secret, so why were they discovered and attacked?

Ling Jiuan also frowned. She felt that this force was extremely powerful and definitely not something that an ordinary person could produce.

She quickly looked around, trying to locate her attacker.

I'm afraid it couldn't be anyone else except Cheng Xuan.

However, the attacker did not show up and just continued to attack with fireballs.

Lei Tingyi and Ling Jiuan could only defend themselves while looking for opportunities to counterattack.

They knew that if they didn't find the attacker quickly, they would be stuck in a passive situation.

"We have to find him!"

The enemy is in the dark and I am in the light, which is the most passive position.

But soon, Cheng Xuan's figure slowly walked out from the darkness, his face was gloomy, and there was a cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

He looked at Lei Tingyi and Ling Jiuan coldly, as if he was looking at two dead people.

"Hand over the wooden box, and I will spare your lives."

He understood that as long as he got the wooden box, he could ensure that his secret would not be leaked, and the two people in front of him were just ants in the way.

Lei Tingyi and Ling Jiuan's faces changed when they heard this.