Chen Luoyang silently looked at the person in front of him.
This young man had a resolute and stern appearance, but at this moment, his words seemed difficult to utter.
The mention of "First Brother" in his words mostly referred to the first constellation of the Xuanwu Hall, his own Xuanwu One.
In other words, Xuanwu One, or commonly known as the leader of Xuanwu in the outside world.
"Have you found him?" Chen Luoyang asked calmly.
Li Heishui replied in a hoarse voice, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, we haven't found him yet... As you know, First Brother has a rather... unconventional way of thinking..."
His voice became smaller as he spoke.
However, Chen Luoyang's heart stirred.
Do I know?
Unconventional way of thinking?
There was no doubt that the Demon Sect Leader carried great authority.
This Xuanwu One seemed obviously unreliable. Even with the Sect Leader's deep understanding of this, not only was he not dismissed from his position, but there was also a sense of indulgence?
Chen Luoyang recalled his own life experience provided by the Black Cauldron and some of the internal information he had at hand regarding the Demon Sect.
Xuanwu One, his name should be Su Ye, right?
The name of the leader of the Xuanwu Hall is Su Wei.
Are these two people blood brothers?
But that shouldn't be enough for Xuanwu One to be arrogant and complacent.
Even if his personal abilities are outstanding.
Could there be some other reason behind this?
Chen Luoyang inwardly sneered.
It's quite troublesome when life experience doesn't reflect personal relationships.
To ask the Black Cauldron about this matter again would be a bit distressing for the Blood Red Qiongjiang.
He had always wanted to accumulate more Blood Red Qiongjiang to deal with those Martial Emperor-level experts when the time comes.
"What about Su Wei?" Chen Luoyang asked calmly.
Li Heishui replied, "The Chief went to the south to search before, but he should have already received the news of your return, Sect Leader. I believe he will return soon..."
Just as they were speaking, someone outside reported that the leader of the Xuanwu Hall, Su Wei, requested an audience.
After granting permission, someone quickly entered.
Seeing the person clearly, Chen Luoyang couldn't help but have deep doubts.
Is this my leader of the Xuanwu Hall?
"Mo Fox" Su Wei?
The person appearing in front of Chen Luoyang was a young man who looked to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old.
If he had known earlier that the Sect Leader was nurturing a talented young man, Chen Chuhua, the leader of the Qinglong Hall, might have been even younger than the young man in front of him.
But at least you should look decent, shouldn't you?
The person in front of me has a handsome and upright appearance.
However, his spirit seems lackluster and worn out, with excessive indulgence evident on his face. With two large dark circles under his eyes, he brings to mind a certain black-and-white bear from Shuzhou.
"Greetings, Sect Leader, may the Sect Leader be safe," the young man respectfully bowed to Chen Luoyang.
"Please have a seat," Chen Luoyang showed no unusual expression.
"Thank you, Sect Leader." After the young man sat down, he appeared somewhat uneasy and worried.
The look in his eyes as he glanced at Chen Luoyang carried a hint of flattery and pleading, as if he was extremely guilty.
This made Chen Luoyang furrow his brow even more.
This guy is worried about his younger brother, Xuanwu One.
Or could it be that there's a problem with his job responsibilities?
Chen Luoyang didn't mention Xuanwu One at all and instead asked, "During the time I was away from the main altar, how has the Azure Dragon Hall been handling its tasks?"
The young man, with his dark circles, seemed to breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing Chen Luoyang's question.
Then, he spoke straightforwardly and fluently, presenting various data. It was not a clouded and confusing account but rather clear and comprehensible, so much so that even an old woman or a young child could understand.
Putting aside whether it was true or not, the clear accounts were satisfactory.
However, among the several new measures he consulted with Chen Luoyang on, Chen Luoyang unexpectedly discerned the ideas of financial operations.
It wasn't about printing money or high-interest loans, but rather genuine monetary capital circulation.
This piqued Chen Luoyang's interest.
On the other hand, the responsibilities of the Azure Dragon Hall were not limited to managing finances.
With the ongoing war against demons and the North-South conflict, the logistical support and operations of the Demon Sect also fell under the leadership of this young man with panda-like eyes.
Everything was well-organized, not just the supply of goods, but also the transit coordination when members of the Demon Sect from various branches came to support the main altar.
"The consumption of Xuanzhen Stone, Illusion Star Spirit Jade, and Purple Sky Rock is relatively high. I have already instructed people to replenish them from Xiangzhou and Jiaozhou, so there won't be any shortage," Su Wei said. "The 16th Incense Hall of Sheng Qingjiang, the 34th Incense Hall of Fang Xinhu, and the 71st Incense Hall of Wuxiang Mountain have been destroyed. I have activated three backup supply points in Chenyuanchuan, Gaolong Mountain, and Jingyun Peak to replace these three Incense Halls, which won't affect the overall network connection of our sect."
After listening, Chen Luoyang's expression remained unchanged as he nodded slightly. "Well done."
When it came to praise, Chen Luoyang was generous with his words of approval.
However, before Su Wei could express his gratitude, Chen Luoyang immediately changed the subject, "What about your younger brother?"
Su Wei opened his mouth, resembling a frost-bitten eggplant or a fish just pulled out of the water and thrown onto the shore.
He wasn't concerned about the Sect Leader scrutinizing his job performance.
But when asked about his younger brother, he felt a headache coming on.
"Sect Leader, that damn brat... as you know, you never know when he'll go off the rails... uh, I mean, he never knows when inspiration will strike, and he'll get all excited, and then... he disappears without a trace." Su Wei wore a bitter smile on his face.
Chen Luoyang looked at him and even felt that his dark circles had gotten heavier.
"In the face of a major enemy, that brat is unpredictable. I ask for your forgiveness on his behalf, Sect Leader." Su Wei cautiously smiled. "I already have some leads, and he's somewhere in this area! I will capture him and bring him back as soon as possible."
Upon hearing these words, Chen Luoyang's doubts grew even stronger.
Due to the special nature of the Azure Dragon Hall's responsibilities, the primary criterion for selecting its leader in each generation was not cultivation strength.
Cultivation strength was somewhat passable as long as there was a certain self-preservation ability.
Su Wei, at a young age, had reached the ninth realm of martial arts, the level of emptiness, the pinnacle of Martial Ancestor. Of course, he couldn't compare to Chen Chuhua, the leader of the Azure Dragon Hall at the twelfth realm.
However, compared to the leaders of the Azure Dragon Hall throughout history, he was already considered a martial arts genius.
But according to tradition, there should be at least one Martial King presiding over each of the four halls of the Demon Sect.
Therefore, in reality, the true top martial artist of the Azure Dragon Hall was Xuanwu One.
To some extent, Xuanwu One was also responsible for the safety and protection of the Azure Dragon Hall's leader.
However, Chen Luoyang couldn't help but feel that Su Wei couldn't rely on his own brother...
"Since you already have leads, then it's up to you." Chen Luoyang said calmly, "After you bring him back, go to the White Tiger Hall and accept the punishment yourself."
Su Wei breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Thank you for your mercy, Sect Leader."
Chen Luoyang nodded.
However, after a slight hesitation, Su Wei whispered, "Sect Leader, I know it's against the rules, but I can't help but miss her. I wonder how Zho Jing is doing now?"
Chen Luoyang turned to look at him.
You're asking me how your wife is doing?
Su Wei lowered his head, "I apologize, Sect Leader. It's just that Little Yuan is still young and keeps crying for his mother... uh, I also miss Zho Jing very much..."
Chen Luoyang's gaze became somewhat vacant.
He still has a child?