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Fatty Zhang counted the stones over and over as they returned to the Roasting Oven. The other fatties soon ca back too, all full of cheer. Everyone shared a knowing glance and looked very proud of themselves.
After dividing the loot, Yan Xiaobao went back to his small hut. He had co to this place seeking eternal life. If not for needing dicinal plants to trade for longevity pills, he wouldn't have even thought of the spirit stones.
That night, no one could sleep in the oven. Fatty Zhang and the others were suddenly too excited. In the past, their coin purses had always been empty, but now, the future seed bright and glorious. That being said, they still worried that what they had done might have consequences, making it hard for them to fall asleep.
As for Bai Xiaochun, he couldn't stop thinking about the longevity pills to extend his life, unable to sleep as well.
The next day, news of the oven's people blocking the path during the trial spread like wildfire throughout the entire servant district on the South Shore of Spirit Stream Sect. Soon, everyone heard about it.
"Have you heard about the Oven crew?!?!
"Are they crazy? I can't believe they did it! Heavens! They sold spots to the Outer Sect! Unbelievable! Why didn't I think of doing that?!"
"I heard the Oven crew has big connections and are really hooked inside this sect. Otherwise, how could they dare do sothing so infuriating?" All the departnts and individuals in the servant area were talking about the oven.
In the next few days, the crew tried to keep a low profile, even avoiding going out alone. A few days later, one night, Yan Xiaobao was spooning soup into thick-bottod bowls one by one. Suddenly, he heard footsteps coming down the path outside.
"Everyone in the oven, gather here imdiately! The Supervision Departnt has received orders to investigate what happened during the fire trial!" Even as the voice echoed, the oven's front door was loudly kicked open.
As several servants burst in, the sound of the door being kicked echoed, all of them wearing the robes of the Supervision Departnt. Leading them was the burly man who had co with Xu Baocai last ti.
Fatty Zhang and Yan Xiaobao exchanged a glance, then casually stepped forward to face the aggressive group from the Supervision Departnt.
"I thought I heard a crow calling this morning," Fatty Zhang said. "I should have known you'd show up today, Chen Fei."
Chen Fei first looked at Fatty Zhang, then at Yan Xiaobao. Their entirely calm deanor made him frown.
On the way, he had been very excited, believing he had finally gained the upper hand needed to take down the oven and end their departnts' years-old feud.
"Stop pretending to be so calm!" Chen Fei said coldly, a fierce glint in his eyes. "Oven people, let ask you, did any of you nine participate in the recent fire trial to get servants promoted to the Outer Sect?"
"Of course we did," Fatty Zhang replied with a chuckle.
"That's all I need to know. Take them away!" Chen Fei did not mince his words. He waved his right index finger, and imdiately, dozens of servants from the Supervision Departnt with iron chains rushed in to arrest the oven crew.
Seeing this, Yan Xiaobao couldn't help but laugh and say, "Does your Supervision Departnt handle everything? Can you even disqualify us from becoming Outer Disciples? You guys are quite powerful."
Chen Fei couldn't help but recall the recent Flying Sword incident. He raised his hand to stop the other servants, then squinted at Yan Xiaobao.
"Brother Bai, if you still don't believe in my authority, then answer another question. Did your oven crew block the trial exit and then sell spots to the Outer Sect? Do you dare admit you did such a thing?!"
"Of course I admit it!" Yan Xiaobao calmly nodded, looking quite charming. He even pointed at Big Fatty Zhang and the others and said, "They did too."
"That's right, we all did it. So what?!" Fatty Zhang laughed and said.
A flicker crossed Chen Fei's face. He had never expected the oven crew to openly admit to the charges. He had expected them to only give in after a fierce confrontation of wits.
The way things developed seed odd, giving him a strange feeling inside. Hence, he roared, "Great. Since you've confessed, I don't need to question you further. You'll all co with to the Hall of Justice. If any of you dare resist us, you'll be expelled from the sect imdiately according to the rules!"
He then marched forward towards Yan Xiaobao, followed by the others.
However, at this point, Yan Xiaobao suddenly reached out his right hand, performing a spell. Instantly, a light shot out from his sleeve, transforming into a multicolored Wooden Sword. The mont the sword appeared between the two groups, it emitted an oppressive cold light. Chen Fei halted in his tracks, his face dropping.
"Yan Xiaobao, how dare you resist arrest!"
"Mr. Chen, the Supervision Departnt might have the right to question us, but where do you get the authority to arrest us?"
"Hmph! You've admitted to violating the sect's rules, so of course I have the authority to arrest you!"
"Wait, what sect rule did we violate?" Yan Xiaobao squinted his eyes and asked. Fatty Zhang and the others also squinted their eyes and looked at Chen Fei with cold smiles.
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