After spending so long in seclusion, Qin Yuan had no idea what had happened outside and returned to the Golden Saber Shop at once.
When Chen Ze told him about Su Ernan's arrival, Qin Yuan arranged a secret meeting with Su Ernan that very night.
"There's a spy from Sea God Island at your side!" Qin Yuan said bluntly the moment they met.
After breaking through to level 99, a Soul Master would enter a state of returning to the original simplicity. Their perception and spiritual force would improve by far more than a little compared to level 98.
Su Ernan nodded. "Mr. Qin, Sea God Island is still deeply wary of the Su Family. Even while asking us to handle matters for them, they refuse to show their hand. That fellow is only an early-stage Soul Douluo. It's very easy for me to act without his knowledge, so please rest assured."
Qin Yuan did not dwell on it further.
Su Ernan had been head of the Su Family for years and naturally knew how to handle matters with proper discretion.
"I'll tell you the truth: the Sea God's Heart is already gone," Qin Yuan said. "So this trip is bound to yield nothing. Besides, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family is undergoing upheaval. Xue Ye is already gravely ill, and the throne could change hands at any moment."
"That might make a good excuse to put off Sea God Island's people and send them back."
Su Ernan frowned slightly. "I didn't expect the situation in the Heaven Dou Empire to have reached this point. Sir, what about the shipping business?"
Qin Yuan smiled faintly. "The shipping business has been running for some time now. Both the Su Family and the Little Shop have accumulated enough operational experience. In the future,