Prepare a Surprise for Song Daoling

"Holy hell, why is it you? When did you break through?" Song Youfu was both shocked and delighted.

Song Youlin forced a smile. "I emerged from seclusion not long after Great Aunt passed away. During this period, I've been consolidating my cultivation. The clan happened to be sending additional manpower to the East Sea and needed someone to lead the team, so I volunteered to come.

"I never expected so much to have happened in just the few years we were in seclusion."

"To be precise, it all happened this year. The changes have been downright terrifying. In the blink of an eye, the clan marched into the East Sea; in another blink, it formed the East Sea Alliance and launched the Great Development with great fanfare.

"You haven't been to Jade Pool Island yet, have you? It's changing with each passing day—every day brings a new look. Sometimes, I'm afraid we've bitten off more than we can chew." Song Youfu changed the subject, unwilling to mention that painful matter again.

"Where is the Patriarch? I should go pay my respects first."

"Ever since news of Great Aunt's passing arrived, Ninth Great-Uncle has kept a very low profile. Aside from when Chengming True Person of the Wanlong Merchant Association arrived on Yongan Island last time, the old man hasn't shown himself.

"Now that you've arrived, there should be further instructions soon. No matter what, we'll have to hold some sort of meeting.

"How many people did you bring this time? We really are short on manpower here." Song Youfu glanced at the giant flying boat behind Song Youlin.

"Only a hundred. Five Foundation Establishment Cultivators; the rest are all capable hands at the Late Qi Refining Stage or above." Song Youlin raised one finger.

"So few?" Song Youfu frowned. This