Celestial Capital Department, Council Hall. In the center, a standard leader’s chair, with a tiger skin rug under the feet of the armchair. The tiger’s head with bared fangs faced the door, those who knew were aware it was the Celestial Capital Department, while others might mistake it for a bandit’s lair. Yuchi could still see various beast heads hanging on the walls, and things like ivory and rhinoceros horns. "In the previous life, just with everything in this room, you’d be doing time till the prison rotted down." Yuchi glanced at these items. The middle-aged man sitting upright was Chen Weiran, the head of the Celestial Capital Department. If compared by rank, his status should be similar to Xun Yu’s, Xun Yu was a Golden Patrol, and he was a Great Celestial. His strength was estimated to be at the Core Formation Stage, but even within the Core Formation Stage, there is a world of difference between the first and second levels. Yuchi had recently directly broken through to the third level of the Core Formation Stage. On one hand, being amazed by Sister Shanlan’s abilities, on the other, this strength was crucial. If it weren’t for fate tying him to Shanlan, even if he wouldn’t ascend due to sudden strength increase to Jiangzhou City, he would have been forced to give up the business association. "You are?" Chen Weiran spoke. "I am Song Bei, Yuchi’s uncle." Yuchi smiled. "Oh? Really? You are President Yuchi’s uncle?" Chen Weiran questioned with doubt, why had he never heard of him before? After paying the silver, his tone was much more amiable than during that lunch a few days ago. He was almost like a sweet old uncle, wasn’t he? How could he not spend the money? Yuchi answered, "I heard my nephew went missing in Jiangzhou City recently, so I traveled all this way to Jiangzhou City." "Just to investigate Yuchi’s disappearance, may I know if you, Lord Chen, have any clues?" "If you could share anything, I would be extremely grateful." Yuchi was testing this guy, watching his reaction. If the other was colluding with the Demon-slaying Bureau, he’d definitely keep his mouth shut. And if he could propose some solutions, first, the money wasn’t wasted, second, it could initially prove he was not involved. Chen Weiran’s eyes immediately filled with dissatisfaction. "Annoying, just because Yuchi went missing, do I really have to be involved?" "And spend a thousand pieces of silver, just to find this Yuchi?" "He’s just a mortal, if he’s lost, how would I know where he went?" "Can’t he let me do something simple for him?" Chen Weiran was quite annoyed. In the past, many people sought his help, and they always paid, but the requests were relatively straightforward. Un, where even after it’s stated, he didn’t know what to do? "I have heard a bit, but the Celestial Capital Department is under-staffed, I could introduce you to the Defense Department." "Missing persons issues should be managed by the Defense Department." Chen Weiran said, directly passing the responsibility to the Defense Department. Anyway, he decided to leave this Song Bei to the Defense Department, what the Defense Department does is their business. What does it have to do with the Celestial Capital Department? The Celestial Capital Department is not responsible for finding people. Yuchi understood his meaning, he assessed the other, and spoke amiably. "Lord Chen, my nephew left behind a clue before he disappeared, which is why I came looking for you." "A clue?" Chen Weiran became a bit curious, "What clue, tell me about it." He said, "He mentioned there were things that shouldn’t exist in Jiangzhou City, but he didn’t know exactly who they were." Yuchi spoke in riddles. Chen Weiran was puzzled, "I don’t understand what you mean by things that shouldn’t exist." "Demons." Yuchi suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Chen Weiran. Chen Weiran didn’t pause, he immediately laughed: "Jiangzhou City is searched for demons every six months, how could demons be hiding?" "Instead of saying there are demons in Jiangzhou City, it might be that the clue he left for you is problematic." "I think for such clues, we should take a long-term view." "At the very least, we cannot stir up a storm throughout Jiangzhou City based on his few words." As of now, Chen Weiran had no favorable impression of Yuchi, always feeling this guy was trying to trick him. He was ready to send him off. As for the thousand silver taels, he had no reason to return it. Yuchi’s words were even sharper. "Could it be that the biannual search in Jiangzhou City allows certain officials to be exempt from detection due to their status?" "If so, we cannot rule out the possibility that demonic creatures are hidden among Jiangzhou City’s officials." "Perhaps my nephew was harmed by these demonic creatures." Yuchi finished speaking. Chen Weiran was immediately displeased, frowning and speaking aggressively: "Heh, you can’t talk nonsense, you have to be responsible for your words." "Jiangzhou City is so peaceful, how could such a thing happen?" "Moreover, if demons were hiding among officials, how could they go unnoticed by others?" "The characteristics of demons are very obvious." Based on Yuchi’s previous understanding of demons. First, demons are not good with words, second, they do not smile, third, they are servile. Just a few demons might go unnoticed, but when a large number of demons appear, it’s instantly noticeable. This was the case in Xufu Town. In Jiangzhou City, if a demon appeared among the officials, it would be easy to discover. This was Chen Weiran’s confidence. Chen Weiran even jokingly added, "If there were demons among Jiangzhou City’s officials, I’d give you my head." Facing the other’s dismissive tone, Yuchi remained respectful and unyielding: "May I slowly explain?" Chen Weiran picked up the teacup on the side, drinking while staring at Yuchi with dissatisfaction. Frankly, it was only because of the money that he was still listening, otherwise he would have booted him out already. All this talk of nonsense. Just like Chen Weiran, Yuchi also took a sip of tea, gently stroking Qingzhu’s obviously displeased hand, comforting her at the same time. He said, "Naturally, there are no demons in the Celestial Capital Department, as it has the strongest power, I also respect Lord Chen." Putting down the teacup, Chen Weiran smiled, "Of course." "The Demon-slaying Bureau probably wouldn’t have demons either, they are very furious at demons, they even eat demons." Yuchi calmly stated. Chen Weiran pondered for a moment, what Song Bei said seemed somewhat reasonable. "The Imperial Decree Department can’t possibly house them, they are flattering people, it would be difficult for demons to remain consistent every day, the Imperial Decree Department is unsuitable for demons." "They don’t deserve to be captured by demons." Well, Song Bei, your stance is commendable, eh. In front of our Celestial Capital Department, looking down on the Imperial Decree Department. Even though we think that way behind closed doors, is it really okay to say it out loud ? Touching the armrest of his chair, Chen Weiran’s face began to show a strange expression, "Continue." The Celestial Capital Department was mentioned, the Demon-slaying Bureau was mentioned, the Imperial Decree Department was mentioned as well. What remains is just the Defense Department, right? "Is it possible that there are demons in the Defense Department?" "The Defense Department usually doesn’t mingle with people, if demons really exist there, it wouldn’t be noticed for a while." "At least I dare say, it’s been many years since there’s been a test of the Demon-Revealing Array on the Defense Department officers in Jiangzhou City." "Lord Chen, do you agree with what I said?" Yuchi asked, smiling softly. He was now feigning ignorance with full knowledge, pointing the finger at the Defense Department. Chen Weiran’s expression changed significantly, nodding slowly, and squinting as he recalled. Then he nodded, "Indeed, but such things happening in Jiangzhou City—this kind of statement is problematic." He added jokingly, "If there were demons among Jiangzhou City’s officials, I would give you my head." Facing the other person’s dismissive tone, Yuchi remained respectful and unyielding: "Shall I elaborate further?" Chen Weiran picked up a teacup from the side and while watching Yuchi, he sipped it unhappily. To be honest, it really was only because of the silver that he hadn’t dismissed him already. Such preposterous statements were coming out of his mouth. Just like Chen Weiran, Yuchi took a sip of tea, gently caressing Qingzhu’s obviously discontented hand as he comforted her at the same time. He calmly said, "Of course, there are no demons in the Celestial Capital Department, it’s the most powerful, and I respect you, Lord Chen." Setting the teacup down, a smile appeared on Chen Weiran’s face, "That’s more like it." "I suspect there wouldn’t be demons in the Demon-slaying Bureau either, they are particularly frustrated with demons, they even eat them." Yuchi continued calmly. Chen Weiran pondered a bit, as if what Song Bei said made sense, "In the Imperial Decree Department, they could never sustain the same pretense every day, demons don’t fit in there." he added jokingly, "They aren’t worthy to be taken by demons." In my presence at the Celestial Capital Department, you look down on the Imperial Decree Department. Even though we all think so behind their backs, saying it out loud—is that really appropriate? Having covered the Celestial Capital Department, the Demon-slaying Bureau, and the Imperial Decree Department. That leaves the Defense Department, doesn’t it? "Is it possible for demons to be in the Defense Department?" "The Defense Department is usually not close to people. If there really are demons there, it’s not something you can figure out in just a moment or two." "At least, for now, there hasn’t been a test of the Demon-Revealing Array on the Defense Department officers in Jiangzhou City in some time." "Lord Chen, do you think what I’ve said is true?" Yuchi said with a smile. Yuchi was now acting as if he understood, but he was only trying to appear ignorant, aiming at the Defense Department. Chen Weiran’s face showed a noticeable change, he nodded slowly, and squinted while recalling. He then nodded, "You’re hinting that there are demons in the Defense Department. Maybe you’re right, and I should have thought of this possibility." Yuchi smiled gently towards Chen Weiran, maintaining their commercial politeness. "Perhaps you’re right. The Celestial Capital Department indeed hasn’t had any issues with demons, though there have been those few tiny complaints. The fundamental business ethics remain in place."