Within the Great Shun Delegation's main airship, the heads and deputy heads of the First and Second Visiting Delegations had gathered together, accompanied by several assistants handling records and documents.
Before returning home, they still had many matters to discuss and handle. They also needed to exchange views and assess certain aspects of the Federation, while some materials had to be destroyed promptly after being reviewed. Thus, they could not relax during the journey home.
Just then, a message came through the World Token:
"Director Chen is entering the main airship."
Since Chen Chuan was a senior member of the Visiting Delegation and had visiting privileges, the non-active consciousness entity had already approved his entry when issuing the notification.
Upon hearing this, Head Xie smiled at the others present. "The Second Visiting Delegation was able to complete its mission so smoothly this time largely thanks to Director Chen. He took on many matters all by himself. Without him, we certainly would have faced many difficulties we could not overcome."
Head Jiang said, "I have looked into it in detail. Director Chen truly deserves the credit. We did not have much opportunity to talk while we were in the Federation, but now we can have a proper conversation."
Chu Zhixian sat in a cushioned chair to one side, a teacup resting beside his hand. His face showed little expression. Across from him sat Tu Haisheng and Deputy Head Lu, who were conversing cheerfully.
The door to the main hall opened at that moment, and a tall, upright figure appeared. Chen Chuan walked in from outside, and the several heads all rose from their seats upon seeing him arrive.
Chen Chuan first greeted everyone, then looked toward Head Xie and Head Jiang, who sat in the main seats.
Head Xie's gaze shifted