After Chief Ye Yan received notification from the headquarters of Central State Commerce, he investigated the situation of this Master Li.
He found out that before departing, this Master Li had been in contact with the Dongqi branch of Central State Commerce, but at that time, he did not travel with the long-distance flying boats.
However, as he neared the Central State Continent, four additional long-distance flying boats were present, which could only mean he had conducted a heist at sea—something every cultivator crossing the sea would do given the chance.
After all, where do a cultivator's resources come from if not from robbery? If obtained honestly, who knows how long it would take to gather enough resources.
But upon seeing the four long-distance flying boats, Chief Ye Yan was still taken aback.
