Murong Shan's complexion immediately turned deathly pale, his usually solemn face now shooting forth strands of cold light from his eyes.
"A longsword? Golden? With a piece missing?"
He asked three questions in succession, each one succinct.
Chu Yi nodded repeatedly.
Murong Shan's face became serious at once.
"Chu Yi, listen well, you must not speak of this matter with anyone. If anyone has seen the sword you brought back, tell them it was made of paper, that it's fake."
"Why?"
"If I'm not mistaken, that sword should be a Spiritual Artifact for cultivation from the Thousand Door Sect. This Spiritual Artifact can save one of the daughters of the Thousand Door Sect's patriarch."
"The loss of this daughter has been for quite some time, and when she left, she carried with her not only a Token but also a golden sword."
"I can't confirm whether the longsword you found is from the Thousand Door Sect, but to be cautious, let's just pretend it's a child for the time being."