“Never mind,” Tao Chen replied and waved his hand. A satisfied smile appeared on his lips as he added, “I am now certain you are fighting against the Caravan Guild, so you don’t have to explain.”

Tao Chen had seemingly inferred the answer to his question from Gi-Gyu’s question.

But Gi-Gyu wasn’t satisfied and became very quiet.

Gi-Gyu silently stared at Tao Chen’s face. He didn’t care about Tao Chen’s question or answer right now; all he wanted was an answer to his question.

“Hmm…” Tao Chen caressed his beard, which was his pride and joy, and returned the stare. With a firm nod, he straightened his back and replied, “All right. I’ll tell you.”

Suddenly, magic poured out from Tao Chen and circled the room slowly to create a soundproof barrier. This skill required an unexpectedly large amount of energy, so most players didn’t use it unless they had to discuss something critical.

Then, Tao Chen opened something on the table. He seemingly wasn’t done securing the room.

Clack.

Gi-Gyu had never seen this item before, but he realized that it was a form of a barrier generator. With curiosity on his face, he patiently waited for Tao Chen to begin.

“I know that the Caravan Guild is behind players losing their bodies to demons,” Tao Chen whispered.

Gi-Gyu finally understood the reason behind Tao Chen's vigilance....