Chen Jiu navigates the gray area, while Xuan Gao isn't entirely clean either, but their scales differ by more than just one level.
Xuan Gao's focus is on his shipping industry, with some connections to the military, whereas Chen Jiu purely roams Xingzheng Star. The Chen Clan Association's influence spans the entire star system, allowing them to converse as equals.
The initial contact was through a Chen family introduction from the association, saying Boss Xuan heard Ninth Brother has goods, could he sell some?
Chen Jiu expressed that since Boss Xuan is asking, he should show some respect, but he must send someone to Xiajing to pick up the goods, delivery is not his responsibility.
Xuan Gao didn't want energy stones; he wanted medicine and food. As the owner of the Largest Star System Shipping Company, he couldn't possibly lack reserves of energy stones.
At the time, Xuan Gao took note and discreetly inquired, how did you get these things to the planet?
