They arrived at Dongyan Island without incident, and Lu Che and the others were secretly amazed.
"Master, isn't this the Dongyan Island of the Huichun Island Domain?" Lu Che was well-traveled and naturally knew where this route led. Moreover, Xiaotang Island wasn't far from the Huichun Island Domain — they could even be considered neighboring island domains.
His tone was entirely serious, without the slightest hint of a joke.
Lu Che and the others were secretly astonished. They wondered why their young master was so particularly interested in this one island of all places.
However, they naturally dared not question their master's words. At this point, a single thought from Jiang Chen could decide whether they lived or died. Under these circumstances, they could not possibly raise any objections.
As they entered the outskirts of Dongyan Island, Jiang Chen saw that the restrictions everywhere on the island were still perfectly intact. It was clear that no one had been foolish enough to trespass here recently.
Seeing that Jiang Chen had also brought back a group of people, Yan Wanjun was somewhat surprised.
"Elder Wanjun, these were enforcement experts from Xiaotang Island, but they're one of us now. From now on, everyone here is a member of Dongyan Island."
Yan Wanjun was actually quite pleased. Having Jiang Chen bring such capable experts here could only benefit the strengthening of Dongyan Island, with no downside whatsoever.
"This is Yan Wanjun, former Supreme Elder of the Yan family of the Eternal Sacred Ground. You should all be familiar with him." Jiang Chen made the introductions.
As a Supreme Elder of a first-rate power within the Eternal Divine Kingdom, in terms of both status and strength, he was naturally far superior to these former leaders of a backwater like Xiaotang Island.
"We pay our respects to Elder Wanjun." Lu Che and the others all bowed respectfully.
"No need for such formalities. That we can gather here together must be fate." Yan Wanjun waved them off, then turned to Jiang Chen. "By the way, Chen Shao, what's the situation on Wanyuan Island now? Especially the Eternal Divine Kingdom — has a civil war broken out?"
Yan Wanjun had not left this place for a very long time and knew nothing of what was happening in the outside world.
Jiang Chen smiled faintly. "The rebellions across the Ten Great Divine Kingdoms erupted almost simultaneously. Unfortunately, the rebels simply didn't have enough fate to shake the foundations of the Ten Great Divine Kingdoms. So even though the campaigns to quell them aren't completely over yet, they're nearing the end. The rebels can't stir up any more significant waves."
"How is the Yan family?"
Jiang Chen's smile turned casual and light. "I gave them a chance, and I hope they'll cherish it. I told the Yan family they absolutely must find Huang'er's parents. If they can't, I'll have to handle it myself. But if the Yan family can't even show the sincerity to accomplish this much, then I'm afraid I'll have no choice but to apologize."
Jiang Chen had forgiven the Yan family because Huang'er was a daughter of the Yan bloodline. If the situation allowed, he didn't want Huang'er to completely fall out with her clan. That was why he still cared very much about Huang'er's feelings, hoping to handle the matter more delicately.
It was a pity, though — his time was limited, and he had to return to the human territories as soon as possible.
Dongyan Island, with its teleportation formations, was the ideal stronghold. As a secret bridge connecting two distant regions, having Dongyan Island firmly in his own hands was of tremendous significance.