"Since Elder Chen Ai has said so, it naturally counts."
The worry in Shen Lian's heart vanished in an instant.
Chasing Stars Sect alone was indeed hard-pressed to shoulder a colossal debt of over four billion, but with the addition of Seven Stars Sect—a standout among Upper-tier forces in both strength and wealth—the situation immediately became entirely different.
With the support of two great forces, let alone four billion, even double that would be nothing.
"Many thanks to Elder Chen for your support."
Qin Shaofeng immediately burst into hearty laughter.
Four Symbols Sect had already made its move against Seven Stars Sect. Chen Ai's identity likely could not remain hidden for long.
His words might have pushed Chen Ai into the eye of the storm, but that was nothing much.
Then he turned to Yan Xie, his eyes filled with icy menace as he sneered, "Old Yan Xie, you're merely a hall master of Four Symbols Sect. If you have the nerve, keep bidding. I'd like to see just how much you're worth to Four Symbols Sect. Heh heh!"
Though those words dripped with endless mockery,
Yan Xie immediately backed down under their weight.
How much was he worth to Four Symbols Sect?
Outsiders might think it was quite a lot, but he knew very well that if the forty-five billion deal truly went through, he would owe a massive debt that would take half a lifetime to repay.
And Qin Shaofeng clearly looked ready to follow along no matter how much higher he bid.
Though he was away from home and represented the face of Four Symbols Sect, he had no choice but to admit defeat.
He truly could not keep being stubborn!
Otherwise, after a few more bids, if Qin Shaofeng suddenly let go as he had with