Chen Xiaojun was just about to speak when Xixi beat him to it. "Just call me Xixi. Brother Bo Da, Sister Ru Yan, you may not have heard the news yet. After the last beast tide in Vast Sea City, Sea God Island began strengthening its ties and exchanges with the continent."
Xixi continued, "There are official channels and private ones. As for the private side, Sea God Island's policy is to ally with Xiaojun's family and use the Chen Clan as our point of contact and network to expand our exchanges and cooperation."
Her words carried a subtle distinction. Their point of contact was neither Spirit Hall nor Soul Fighting City, but the Chen Clan. There was a difference, though the precise considerations behind it were unknown.
As Sea God Island's Holy Maiden, Xixi possessed extraordinary wisdom and insight.
She could see Chen Xiaojun's-or the Chen Clan's-interest in the Ji and Liu families. Whether Sea God Island had instructed her to make this declaration remained unknown, but she had deftly seized the opportunity. Her words undoubtedly added weight to the Chen Clan's standing.
Ji Boda and Liu Ruyan were deeply shocked by what they heard.
To them, this news was undoubtedly a massive bombshell, one that blasted them crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
Sea God Island had actually chosen to ally with the Chen Clan and use it as the point of contact for exchanges and cooperation with the continent.
This meant two powerful forces were joining hands. The Chen Clan's status would rise enormously, and it might even have a profound impact on the situation across the entire continent.
Ji Boda and Liu Ruyan were their families' eldest legitimate son and daughter, respectively, and both were heirs to their future leadership. Even if Liu