The other younger members of the Chiyang Merchant Guild were also actively preparing for battle, planning to amaze everyone with a single brilliant performance and seize a spot among the core members.
"Yao'er, you've really made me proud with these two huge orders. Where did they come from?" Zhao Qi asked Zhao Lingyao.
"Father, Brother Jiang placed the orders," Zhao Lingyao replied.
"Him? He's only a Core Condensation Realm cultivator. Can he produce so many spirit crystals?" Zhao Qi asked in shock.
Zhao Qi knew that he had previously paid Jiang Chen ten billion spirit crystals.
Yet the total value of the two orders Zhao Lingyao had placed exceeded thirty billion spirit crystals.
Did Jiang Chen really have that many spirit crystals?
After all, Jiang Chen was only a Core Condensation Realm cultivator.
Even a Void Refining Realm powerhouse would not have so many spirit crystals on hand.
"Father, don't underestimate Brother Jiang. He's very wealthy, and he's different from ordinary people," Zhao Lingyao said.
"This Jiang Chen doesn't seem simple. It seems I underestimated him before." Zhao Qi drew a deep breath.
"Brother Jiang is incredibly capable. Just wait and see. He'll definitely help me seize a spot in the competition." Zhao Lingyao smiled, her voice brimming with confidence in Jiang Chen.
"Yao'er, I heard that Gu Fei'er found five extremely powerful helpers. Her father and I don't get along, so I'm worried she might act against you. There's still some time before the competition. I'll find a few more helpers for you. How about it?" Zhao Qi asked.
Although Zhao Qi was shocked by Jiang Chen's wealth, he was still worried about Jiang Chen's strength.
He had heard that Gu Fei'er had recruited Young Master Xue and Young Master Dao to help her, but he had no idea