Chapter 26: The Young Master and Laogui

"Oh? An unexpected turn? Tell me about it."

From within the room came a very languid male voice, crisp and clear, like the sound of a mountain stream or the chiming of jade pendants.

It was not hard to imagine a refined young master behind it.

Although Steward Wang could not see the person, his expression remained very respectful as he reported this matter to the Second Young Master.

"So that's how it is? It seems the Demon Suppression Division has reacted; this person must have been sent by them."

"But, Second Young Master..."

Steward Wang hesitated for a moment.

"Speak your mind." The voice of the Second Young Master came from inside the room again, accompanied by some strange groaning sounds.

Steward Wang's mouth twitched; ignoring these sounds, he stated his own conjecture directly.

"I previously tried to observe that person's aura; it seems their cultivation is not high, likely just having entered the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"The Demon Suppression Division would send someone of such cultivation?"

He expressed that he found this hard to understand; one must know that Xu Yinghuan, who previously guarded the Sanshan Gathering, was a Martial Saint at the Blood Exchange Realm, almost on the verge of stepping into the True Qi Realm.

"What you say is reasonable, but do not be careless. After all, it is still someone from the Demon Suppression Division; there are countless talented and extraordinary people within the Demon Suppression Division. Who knows what trump cards they might have?"

"Even if they are only at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, they cannot be underestimated."

This Second Young Master set the tone directly, and finally, strange sounds came from the room again.

There was even the *snap-snap* sound of a whip.

"Then, Young Master, what should we do?"

"If we don't resolve this early, I fear that kid Xu Liang might let the matter slip. According to him, he still possesses a so-called Tracking Secret Technique."

Steward Wang revealed a sinister look.

Having set up the scheme for so long, now that it was erupting, it was truly a pity to be blocked by an unexpected factor.

"The Demon Suppression Division sending someone here is surely to investigate the disappearance of Xu Yinghuan. Since that is the case, then give him the truth," the Second Young Master said indifferently.

Steward Wang was thoughtful, having already understood.

"Rest assured, this subordinate will certainly not fail the Young Master's heavy trust."

"Mm, go."

Steward Wang left respectfully.

Inside the room, an old man and a youth were playing chess.

The youth was like a refined young master, dressed in luxurious clothing with delicate features, only a tiny bit inferior to Li Heng, truly a fine young master.

As for the old man, he was ugly in appearance, and the robe on his body was very ordinary, even patched in several places.

"Hehe, Young Master Ye, this is a major matter. If it isn't handled well and arouses the suspicion of the Demon Suppression Division, then a great disaster will befall us," the old man laughed maliciously.

"There is no need for you, Laogui, to worry about that."

"Of course, if you want to make a move, I won't stop you. It just so happens I can see your caliber and whether you are qualified to cooperate with my Feiyun Chamber of Commerce."

The Second Young Master placed a white piece and smiled slightly.

"It seems Young Master Ye does not trust this old man."

Laogui raised his eyebrows.

"Very well, I can make a move, but I will need to borrow Young Master Ye's beauty for a while."

"Granted," the Second Young Master said indifferently.

"Good, the Second Young Master is straightforward! I will see results tonight!" Laogui's eyes lit up; he also happened to want to test the mettle of this person sent by the Demon Suppression Division.

If he couldn't handle it, he would just run away for now!

And so.

Laogui's gaze turned toward the young woman before them, who was dancing gracefully from time to time and whipping herself with a lash.

That woman had originally felt sweet in her heart, enjoying the performance and the moments spent with Young Master Ye, whom she had long admired, even if this Young Master Ye asked her to do such things.

But after Laogui's gaze fell upon her.

She felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar; the surroundings were incomparably cold, yet there was no one else here besides Young Master Ye.

Sanshan Gathering, Demon Suppression Division station.

At this moment, Xu Liang was heaping praise and gratitude upon Li Heng, having completely turned into a sycophant, looking very fawning.

"Alright, actually you are very dissatisfied in your heart, aren't you?"

Li Heng looked at Xu Liang's expression and said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Xu Liang's face stiffened, revealing a very panicked expression, shaking his head frantically like a rattle-drum.

"How could that be, my lord? If it weren't for your advice, I would have likely been dragged back by the people from the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce to be dealt with, and I wouldn't even know what my final fate would be."

"Oh? Is this Feiyun Chamber of Commerce that bold?"

Li Heng had originally thought this was just an excuse from Xu Liang, but from his expression, he felt that this did not seem like a lie.

At least this part didn't.

"My lord, you don't know."

Xu Liang swallowed his saliva, looked around, and after confirming there were no other idlers besides the three of them.

He lowered his voice and spoke.

"This Feiyun Chamber of Commerce spans two commanderies; its power is immense and deeply rooted, and it is not limited to just Bei'an County."

"I heard that even in the imperial court, they have their own people!"

"Since that is the case, why would this powerful Feiyun Chamber of Commerce run to the small Bei'an County, and even to the Sanshan Gathering?" Li Heng said indifferently.

Xu Liang's face stiffened; he truly did not know this point.

Li Heng did not make things difficult for Xu Liang any further.

After observing for this period of time and combining it with the anomalies in Bei'an City, he could guess a thing or two.

Perhaps the storm is about to arrive.

Thinking of this, Li Heng made up his mind that he must harvest a few more waves of Source Power before this storm descends.

With Source Power, he would be equivalent to having a trump card.

For instance, by consuming all his Source Power, he could temporarily manifest the Great Sun Dharma Image to directly illuminate the earth and break all Inauspiciousness.

At this moment, He Qing, who had been silent for a long time, secretly chuckled; this second-generation heir had finally suffered a loss for once.

"Forget it, let me ask you, where is the location where Xu Yinghuan last disappeared? Don't say any more nonsense."

"My lord, it is Feng Huang Jie at the gathering. That street is in a very remote location, and it is mostly home to unlicensed prostitutes."

At this time, He Qing spoke up, his expression somewhat Weird.

Unlicensed prostitutes? Li Heng was speechless in his heart.

That Demon Exorcist Xu Yinghuan really was tainted by all five vices; being a degenerate gambler was one thing, but he also liked lewdness?

Moreover, with so many famous Flower Boats and brothels in Bei'an City, he didn't go to those, but instead went to play with unlicensed prostitutes? What kind of taste is this?

Having struggled and crawled in this World for these years, Li Heng also roughly knew what kind of people unlicensed prostitutes were. They were mostly wives and daughters of commoners who had suddenly encountered great changes and could no longer survive.

Since they were commoners, and the kind who couldn't survive, one shouldn't expect them to be very beautiful.

It would be good enough if they weren't sallow and emaciated, or didn't have foul breath.

Don't talk about the Sanshan Gathering being far from Bei'an City.

Although the distance is indeed far, the transportation is convenient; the waterways are unobstructed, and one can reach Bei'an City very quickly.

Or is it that this Xu Yinghuan has a very strong sense of responsibility and wouldn't abandon his post? But, judging by these behaviors, he is an old gambler and an old lecher.

Would he really have a sense of responsibility?

Although Li Heng felt that he shouldn't view people through colored glasses, he couldn't help but think this way.

"Lead the way, let's go and take a look."

Li Heng withdrew his thoughts and led the two of them out of the courtyard.