But when Xixi turned to leave, Kaibak called him back.
"Wait! Never mind, call in the people from all three of the other Transcendent Organizations!"
"Yes, Mr. Kaibak."
Xixi smiled faintly and nodded.
On the second floor of the Silver Dragon Trade Association was a large, spacious hall.
Apart from a few guards stationed outside on watch, all the association's senior staff, employees, and servants had gathered there.
The four Transcendent Organizations affiliated with the Silver Dragon Trade Association, including Chen Lun and Noah, had also arrived.
Some makeshift dining tables stood along both sides of the hall, with food laid out on them. Because of the unrest, however, the meal was far from lavish, consisting only of relatively simple dishes.
"Excuse me, Mr. Jack. I'll go find out what's happening."
Noah spoke to Chen Lun with an apologetic expression.
Chen Lun smiled casually.
"Go ahead. We need information anyway... Though I find it strange that no one came to welcome you, the young master."
Noah shook his head slightly without saying anything, then turned and left.
Chen Lun watched him walk away before looking around.
After they had ridden the Spirit World Messenger here, one of the association's stewards had brought them to the second-floor hall, saying that Head Steward Kaibak was holding a meeting to discuss what to do next.
Just then, three unfamiliar figures approached Chen Lun.
"Hello, friend. We're all leaders of Transcendent Organizations affiliated with the Silver Dragon Trade Association."
A flamboyantly dressed figure who looked like a woman spoke.
He wore heavy makeup, particularly his lipstick and eyeshadow, both of which were a vivid red.
He pointed at a burly, bearded man beside him. Despite the cold, the man wore only a short linen shirt, with two black hemp ropes wrapped