Jiang Fan's heart stirred. He knew Lu Xuanling had already learned of his movements.
So he adopted a more restrained manner and said,
"Senior Wei and Senior Tan reminded me before I left!"
"The capital's ties are complicated. I should go out less, talk less, and focus on my duties above all!"
Lu Xuanling nodded with a smile. Rather than pursue the subject, he picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and set it down before saying leisurely,
"Are you curious why the Demon-Cleansing Bureau summoned you in such a hurry, only to leave you waiting for days and not see you until today?"
Jiang Fan looked up.
"I am indeed somewhat puzzled!"
Lu Xuanling explained,
"When I first sent you the summons, I planned to dispatch troops against the nearest Branch Altar of the Blood Fiend Alliance immediately!"
"But some matters delayed us!"
"They were only just settled!"
Jiang Fan nodded.
"So that was why!"
Lu Xuanling asked in surprise,
"Aren't you curious what those matters were?"
The corners of Jiang Fan's mouth twitched.
"You will naturally tell me whatever you can, Grand Commander!"
"As for what you cannot say, there is no use in my asking!"
"Besides... Senior Wei and Senior Tan told me not to ask about things I shouldn't once I reached the capital!"
"Not to be so curious!"
Lu Xuanling could not help laughing.
He looked at the teacup in his hand, seemingly weighing his words.
After a long while, he said,
"You should know very well that our Demon-Cleansing Bureau was established to wipe out the Blood Fiend Alliance!"
"To the local regions, the Blood Fiend Alliance is a scourge!"
"They plunder the people, steal their blood and vital energy, and spread demon seeds. There truly is no evil they will not