"Chairman Karn, I hadn't expected you to arrive so suddenly. The Heavenly Tomb is just about to close, and those two from your Chamber of Commerce will be out soon."
Gu Yuan smiled faintly as he spoke to Karn, who had suddenly arrived in the Gu Realm. Then a trace of concern flashed in his eyes as he looked toward Gu Xun'er.
Still, he was somewhat surprised. He hadn't even noticed the chairman of the Karn Chamber of Commerce approaching his residence, and that girl Xun'er hadn't thought to warn him.
Now it seemed Xun'er had been right. This chairman's strength probably truly matched his own. He had passed silently through the tightly guarded Gu Realm and reached the vicinity of his secluded residence. There was about to be one more person among the strongest in the world.
Karn waved a hand and smiled. "Please forgive the sudden visit, Clan Leader Gu Yuan. There was something I wanted to discuss with you, so I asked Miss Xun'er to lead the way."
Beside him, Gu Xun'er felt helpless. That hadn't been a proper request at all, but she still maintained a calm expression in front of her father.
"Is this about the Soul Clan? I wanted to confirm this matter when I invited you last time, Chairman, but unfortunately, you happened to be occupied. Still, our five factions have already formed an alliance. Your Karn Chamber of Commerce..."
Gu Yuan slowly explained what the three clan leaders, the Pill Tower Ancestor, and Yao Wanhuo had agreed upon last time. In his view, if they could bring the Karn Chamber of Commerce on board, dealing with the Soul Clan would be a certainty.
Before Gu Yuan could finish, however, Karn interrupted him with a smile.
"Clan Leader Gu Yuan, the plan you