Samuel Warren, renowned as the Timely Rain, is known for his bold and forthright character. He often lends a helping hand to his peers, has friends all over the world, and is truly the foremost hero of Yunwu County in Shuzhou, faintly possessing the authority of a county alliance leader.

Yet no one knows that he has another name in the Demonic Sect's Azure Dragon Hall.

Leonard Drake.

Even fewer know that Ganlu Manor, which often upholds justice for friends from all directions and is regarded as a holy land in Yunwu County, is actually one of the Demonic Sect's Azure Dragon Hall's secret incense halls in the Central Plains.

Here, intelligence is gathered, personnel are trained, wealth and provisions are stored and transported—multiple functions are integrated, all managed in perfect order, and never has a mistake occurred.

After his great battle with the Sword Pavilion Master on the snowy plateau, Logan Brooks came here first to recuperate.

As the Sect Master, he is accompanied by many attendants, but after entering Ganlu Manor, all were properly settled, with not the slightest mishap or leak of information.

"Well done."

Logan Brooks said to the man before him.

Leonard Drake of the Demonic Sect's Azure Dragon Hall, Samuel Warren of Ganlu Manor in Yunwu County of the Grand Xia Dynasty, had been anxious before, but now finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He hurriedly replied respectfully, "It is all thanks to the guidance and instruction of the Sect Master, the First Seat, and Mister Five."

The middle-aged man beside him, who had also been nervous, let out a sigh of relief and immediately said, "It is due to the wise direction of the Sect Master and the First Seat; I dare not claim any credit."

The fifth of the Azure Dragon's Seven Lodges, Caleb Dean, is not known for his martial prowess.

But he excels at management and construction.

Behind every secret incense hall base built by the Demonic Sect's Azure Dragon Hall in the Central Plains and among foreign tribes, there is the hard work of this Azure Dragon Five.

The initial construction of this Ganlu Manor was the result of the joint efforts of Azure Dragon Five and Leonard Drake.

"Whoever is loyal to our sect and works diligently, I am well aware. Both of you deserve to be rewarded." Logan Brooks stood with his hands behind his back, speaking calmly.

Azure Dragon Five and Leonard Drake, both kneeling on one knee, showed joy upon hearing this: "Thank you, Sect Master! For the Divine Sect, we will give our all!"

Logan Brooks nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied.

But in his heart, he was complaining.

Ying Qingqing keeps saying the Demonic Sect stirs up trouble—seems like she’s not wrong about us.

He then asked, "How many people in the manor are currently on duty?"

Chapter 4: I, the Master Behind the Scenes

Before Logan Brooks, Azure Dragon Five respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Sect Master, Dragon Scale Forty-Five, Dragon Scale Sixty-Two, and Dragon Scale Ninety-Seven are currently in Ganlu Manor."

"Let me see how they are doing," Logan Brooks said.

Azure Dragon Five and Leonard Drake were both startled.

But they dared not say more.

Leonard Drake quickly said, "This way, Sect Master."

The two led the way, bringing Logan Brooks to the manor's underground secret chamber.

"I will stay above to guard against any visitors to the manor," Leonard Drake said respectfully.

Logan Brooks nodded, "Go ahead."

Azure Dragon Five then said, "Please, Sect Master."

Above was the spacious manor, welcoming guests from all around.

Below, however, was another world.

The two walked into a corridor, the stone door closing behind them.

Torches mounted on the stone walls on both sides burned fiercely, dispelling the gloom.

There was ventilation here, so it did not feel stuffy.

But being underground, it was inevitably a bit dark.

"Sect Master, the environment here is a bit poor for your esteemed self..." Azure Dragon Five said hesitantly.

"No matter," Logan Brooks replied nonchalantly.

Azure Dragon Five dared not say more, carefully leading the way ahead.

Passing through a stone chamber, they faintly heard screams from within.

The soundproofing here was excellent; even standing outside the door, only a faint noise could be heard.

Above ground, nothing could be heard from here at all.

Logan Brooks's heart tightened.

But on the surface, he remained calm, looking at Azure Dragon Five with composure.

Before he could ask, Azure Dragon Five quickly reported, "It's Dragon Scale Sixty-Two, interrogating a prisoner. If we've disturbed the Sect Master, please forgive us."

"Who is the prisoner?" Logan Brooks asked, seemingly casually.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, it's a close attendant of the Pegasus Mountain Lord, a rank C power. From him, we can obtain the most detailed daily routines and travel routes of the Pegasus Mountain Lord," Caleb Dean answered in detail. "We have made thorough follow-up arrangements; the other side will not be suspicious due to his disappearance."

According to what Azure Dragon Five had said before, the Azure Dragon Hall is the vanguard of the Demonic Sect's invasion, responsible for intelligence and infiltration.

By convention, based on strength, the various sects and forces in the Central Plains are divided into four grades: A, B, C, and D.

Generally, except for those like Azure Dragon Five who mainly handle logistics, the main tasks of the Azure Dragon Seven Lodges target grade A forces.

Dragon Claws mainly target grade B forces, or are unique cases like Leonard Drake.

Dragon Scales mainly target grade C forces.

Depending on the situation, there may also be overlap and cross-assignment.

The important thing is to achieve the objective.

"Pegasus Mountain?" Logan Brooks repeated the name.

Azure Dragon Five respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Sect Master, Dragon Scale Seventy previously infiltrated Pegasus Mountain and has now become one of the three most powerful hall masters under the Pegasus Mountain Lord, firmly established and ready to seek further advancement."

Logan Brooks resumed walking forward.