"Honestly, they never let me have a moment's peace."
When the young attendant brought up the matter, Du Yueji feigned a sigh, then slowly rose and cupped his fists toward him.
"Attendant, the Merchant Alliance's disciples were thoughtless and spoiled our enjoyment."
"I'll go straighten them out and be right back!"
With that, Du Yueji strode toward the figure hurrying over. As he went, he took the Jade Token from his waist and sent his Divine Soul into it to check the message.
"Alliance Leader, one of our cargo ships was about to enter port when it was robbed by people—no, by demons."
"According to word from a survivor aboard, it seems the Endless Sea Aquatic Clans were responsible, though we don't know which branch."
After reading the message, the smile Du Yueji had worn all this time finally faltered.
He glanced back at the young man, who was still helping himself to the food on the table, oblivious to the change in the room's mood.
Du Yueji paused and hesitated, but ultimately decided not to tell him yet.
After all, this was the first time in more than a hundred thousand years that the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect had sent anyone to the Mountain Sea Merchant Alliance.
Judging by their cultivation, which was no higher than the Half-Step Great Vehicle realm, the three had clearly not come prepared to settle the Merchant Alliance's troubles.
Rather than speak up and put the three attendants from the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect in an awkward position, he would find a way to handle it himself.
Having made up his mind, he strode to the entrance of the Guest Hall and gave the messenger quiet instructions.
"Send people with generous gifts to the nearby Endless Sea Aquatic Clans and ask around. Find out