The Demon-slaying Bureau in Jiangzhou City is the smallest mansion in size, and the mansion even looks somewhat dilapidated.
When Yuchi and Chen Weiran arrived at the Celestial Capital Department together, one of the guards at the gate didn’t even recognize Chen Weiran.
And when Chen Weiran, with a grim face, led Yuchi and Wei Qingzhu into the Demon-slaying Bureau, the situation was even worse.
This was still broad daylight.
After lunch, everyone clearly appeared to be drunk, propping themselves against the wall with sticks.
Quite a few members of the Demon-slaying Bureau were sleeping soundly with their arms crossed.
"Is this really the Demon-slaying Bureau? Love it, love it." Yuchi looked at two men hugging each other and was completely speechless.
Their legs were twitching like they were having nightmares.
"It’s truly embarrassing." Chen Weiran was on the verge of killing someone.
Honestly, Chen Weiran was indeed startled by the sect backing Yuchi.
A sect where one can casually produce a Core Formation Stage cultivator is quite intimidating.
But essentially, Chen Weiran was also a very proud person, and as far as Jiangzhou City was concerned, he was quite satisfied.
To say nothing else, Jiangzhou City was still considered peaceful in the eyes of the common people, right?
Even though it can’t be as exaggerated as locking doors at night, at least there are rarely thefts.
So in his eyes, the people of Jiangzhou City live quite comfortably.
Therefore, when Yuchi suggested that there were demons among the officials of Jiangzhou City, he was surely quite displeased.
Inwardly, aside from blaming Yuchi for forcing him to do things he didn’t want to do, he was waiting for the Demon-Revealing Array to appear to seize the opportunity to mock.
He wanted to harshly ridicule Yuchi so that Yuchi would have no excuses to flaunt himself in Jiangzhou City.
He also considered it a way to clear Jiangzhou City’s name.
Yet these clowns, drunk and disgraceful in broad daylight, performed such shameful acts.
"Damn, are they all just here for free meals?"
"When did the Demon-slaying Bureau degrade to such a level?"
"A small mansion; hard to find, not to mention the overall impression is also one of desolation and chaos."
Chen Weiran secretly glanced at Yuchi.
Once he confirmed Yuchi was quite calm, his expression became slightly more normal.
"Today might be a gathering of the Demon-slaying Bureau, and we should understand that."
"They are usually very busy, often running around here and there."
"Right? Brother Song."
Chen Weiran awkwardly looked at Yuchi.
Yuchi looked as if he completely believed him, needing no additional explanation, "Yes, balancing work and leisure is the right choice."
"...I think so too." Chen Weiran wiped the sweat off his forehead.
When they found Yuan Tiangang, the head of the Demon-slaying Bureau, Chen Weiran almost spat out blood.
Yuan Tiangang, in broad daylight, was dressed in rags, hugging a table leg and snoring.
Bare-chested, with a wine jar perched on his belly, and you could still see brothel girls nearby.
Helpless, Chen Weiran kicked Yuan Tiangang in the stomach.
Then, as other brothel girls rubbed their bewildered eyes, he waved his hand angrily and shouted:
"Why aren’t you leaving quickly?"
"At this time of day, you dare soil the offices of the Celestial Capital Department?"
"I’m in a good mood today, so I’m not arguing with you, otherwise I’d report you for damaging public property!"
The brothel girls charmingly got up, adhering to the principle that allure always succeeds, squeezed past the pumpkin, and sashayed out.
Before leaving, they shouted to the confused Yuan Tiangang, "Sir, we’ll be waiting for you tonight."
The brothel girls were not afraid; they were upright and doing legitimate business.
Fear you, Chen Weiran?
In the eyes of the brothel girls, you’re nothing.
One by one, they swaggered off.
Yuan Tiangang, with his large beard and slight baldness, smacked his lips and casually peered into the alley twice.
The first glance was unclear; the second glance showed Chen Weiran, and his brows creased instantly.
Casually got up and looked around at the chaotic surroundings, muttering to himself:
"Today is the day of the Demon-slaying Bureau’s gathering."
"Even with this annual chance to relax, I cannot slack off."
"The people of Jiangzhou City are still waiting for my Demon-slaying Bureau’s protection."
After finishing, he then dimly realized the two people in front of him.
Immediately stood up.
Staring calmly and said, "Lord Chen, why have you come over? Is there something you need?"
Yuchi truly admires such people for their extraordinary ability to speak falsehoods with a straight face.
If I hadn’t walked the path myself, I would have believed you.
Half a stick of incense.
Yuan Tiangang donned his uniform, holding a nine-ringed saber, and sat in a chair drinking sobering tea.
Chen Weiran directly began to explain the situation.
"Master Yuan, this is Brother Song, Song Bei. He is here for the disappearance case of his nephew, Yuchi."
"He himself hails from a sect and his cultivation is akin to yours and mine."
"As the government of Jiangzhou City, we are certainly willing to meet Brother Song’s legitimate requests."
After saying the three sentences, Yuan Tiangang almost spat out his tea.
Initially, he thought it was someone from the Celestial Capital Department trying to build connections, which he didn’t take seriously.
Upon hearing that the person was Yuchi’s uncle, he paid even less attention, after all, he couldn’t recall who Yuchi was.
Unremembered ones are treated as nameless folks.
But upon hearing that the person’s cultivation was as strong as theirs and came from a sect, he immediately perked up.
Why would people from such a sect come looking for them? Could it be... could it be that the matter has been exposed?
He suddenly felt a bit frightened, his mind instantly began listing the wrongs he had committed over the years.
Even a name popped up in his mind.
Could it be they’re here because of him?
How could he possibly know about this person’s affairs?
"Damn, really? Was Song Bei actually right?"
Chen Guangsheng noticed Yuan Tiangang’s tension and felt his heart leap.
Looking at the peculiar expression in Yuan Tiangang’s eyes.
He then glanced at the calm Yuchi beside him.
While slightly relieved, his tone grew a bit heavier, "Master Yuan, are you alright?"
Yuan Tiangang covered his mouth, concealing his panic, and took two sips of tea, nodding repeatedly.
"I’m fine," Yuan Tiangang stated solemnly.
"Oh, glad to hear you’re fine."
Chen Weiran casually said, "I’ll continue explaining the purpose."
"What Brother Song wants is very simple, involving just two matters."
"The first matter is if his nephew can be found, then everyone will be joyful, and he will have other business and need to leave."
"The second matter, if his nephew can’t be found, we’ll need to trouble colleagues from the Demon-slaying Bureau to provide the Demon-Revealing Array."
"Based on the clues left before Chairman Yuchi disappeared, he suspects some officials of Jiangzhou City were harmed by demons."
"We need to find these officials and eliminate them."
"Brother Song has many matters to attend to and doesn’t want to waste much time."
Chen Weiran had already been quite kind.
He even directly misinterpreted Yuchi’s original intention; originally, the Demon-Revealing Array was a must, now finding Yuchi would mean removing it was unnecessary.
Yuchi understood Chen Guangsheng’s intention.
"Chen Guangsheng is still protecting Yuan Tiangang at this time."
"Officials protecting each other."
It seems the two have some private dealings, but Chen Guangsheng doesn’t know some things Yuan Tiangang has done.
Yuan Tiangang panicked.
The Demon-slaying Bureau stationed in Jiangzhou City is to ensure safety and prevent demons from replacing the populace.
But if news suddenly broke out that officials were demons, their reputation would instantly collapse.
Then everyone would push the falling wall, and Yuan Tiangang would instantly lose everything, the consequences would be terrifying.
Yuan Tiangang’s reply was trembling.
After speaking, he fell into silence.
He didn’t know how to continue the conversation.
The conference room was deathly silent, even quieter than a morgue.
Yuchi gave him this chance, he helped Yuan Tiangang by saying:
"Master, please help find my nephew Yuchi."
"We truly care about him."
"If Yuchi can be found, I won’t interfere with Jiangzhou City’s normal functioning."
"If not found today, I hope Master Yuan will perform the Demon-Revealing Array, eliminating the last possibility."
"Regardless of the outcome, I, Song Bei, representing the sect, thank you in advance."