"The fourth matter," Chen Yu said slowly, a hint of solemnity in his voice, "is that Sea God Island will be visiting Chenlin Village in the near future. This visit carries great significance. It concerns not only the friendship between our two sides, but also a formal reception for distinguished guests of a stature the Chen have not welcomed in centuries."
His gaze turned to Ximen Shaoping, appreciation flashing in his eyes. "Shao Ping, you will be responsible for receiving them. You oversee the village's logistics center and have extensive experience welcoming guests and seeing them off. I trust you will do an excellent job."
Ximen Shaoping rose and answered respectfully, "Yes, Father. I will spare no effort to ensure Sea God Island's visit goes smoothly."
Her voice was as brisk and decisive as ever, carrying her usual confidence.
Born into the Ximen Family, she had received a thorough education in etiquette from childhood and possessed both extensive experience and distinctive insights into receiving guests.
Back in Vast Sea City, Coi Russell, the high priestess of Sea God Island, had proposed that once the relevant agreements with the Heaven Dou authorities, Soul Fighting City, and the other parties were settled, they would come to visit and sign a formal Alliance Pact.
The Chen Clan had initially intended to cooperate with Sea God Island through a tacit understanding, without signing a formal Alliance Pact. After all, Sea God Island was far more powerful than the Chen Clan.
It was one of the three foremost hegemonic powers of the age.
The Chen were, in fact, quite astonished by this proposal, but they had no reason to refuse.
Although keeping the Chen Clan's secluded location secret was important, there was no need to conceal it from Sea God Island if they were going