Just as Chu Chen was playing with the Ruyi Stick, Wu Yingxiong returned with a smile.

"Brother Chu, are you satisfied with this Ruyi Stick?"

Hearing this, Chu Chen quickly replied with a smile, "Satisfied, satisfied, Brother Wu, you are very thoughtful."

Hearing this, Wu Yingxiong immediately showed a look of joy. He quickly handed over a Spatial Ring and said, "Here are all the materials from the list. I'm also in the process of gathering some other materials. I believe it won't be long before I have the results."

After taking the Spatial Ring, Chu Chen quickly checked it and found that sixty percent of the list's materials had been gathered. Although it didn't meet his expectations, it was reluctantly acceptable.

The quality of the Forbidden Celestial Dragon was at the Legendary Level. Even if it could hatch, he could not form a contract with it, so he was not in a hurry.

"Then I'll trouble Brother Wu. By the way, I have some materials here that need handling, and also help me search for an item." With that, he handed the Spatial Ring back to the other party.

After checking, Wu Yingxiong called over a subordinate to handle the matter.

"What item does Brother Chu want to collect?"

Hearing this, Chu Chen took out a tattered piece of animal skin from the Spatial Ring, which was the Treasure Map he obtained from his gamble with Shi Huai'an.

After receiving the Treasure Map, Wu Yingxiong studied it carefully for a moment.

"This item actually contains the Power of Time. If I'm not mistaken, this should be a fragmentary map. Collecting all parts would be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack."

Chu Chen nodded and said, "I acquired this by chance; I don't hold much hope. Just keep an eye out for me."

Wu Yingxiong breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, worried that he might offend the other party if he insisted on gathering it.

After selling all the materials, Chu Chen did not ask for coins but exchanged them for cultivation resources, with eighty percent being converted to resources of the same attribute as Cage and Feng Shuang.

Relying only on Lei Yao and Nirvana, even if Chu Chen becomes strong, there will be many shortcomings. Only by cultivating all the Guardian Beasts can he become a well-rounded strongman. Being a one-man army is not impossible.

With the support of numerous resources, it was believed that the three Guardian Beasts would soon catch up to Lei Yao and Nirvana's growth.

Of course, this was just Chu Chen's one-sided thought. Catching up to Lei Yao and Nirvana's growth was almost impossible.

After leaving the auction house, Chu Chen returned to the villa provided by the Cyan Dragon Academy to stay temporarily.

At that time, Wu Zhenghao had just hung up a communication. It was the tenth call he had made.

"Dad, were you able to learn anything?" Wu Yingxiong asked eagerly.

Wu Zhenghao shook his head and said, "Information about him has been classified as confidential. What are your thoughts on this matter?"

Wu Yingxiong did not immediately answer, pondering for a moment before replying softly, "I think our Wu Family should fully support him. His growth rate is terrifying. If we hesitate, we're likely to miss a great opportunity, especially since it's always better to lend support in adversity than to embellish success."

Wu Zhenghao frowned upon hearing this. The Wu Family never lacked the courage to gamble, but gambling does not solely rely on luck.

After a long silence, Wu Zhenghao said in a deep voice, "Chu Chen's growth rate is indeed astonishing, but have you considered why he grows so quickly?"

Wu Yingxiong fell silent immediately upon hearing this. He had thought about this privately, but it was all pure speculation without any evidence to verify his assumptions.

Nevertheless, he had to respond to his father's inquiry.

"I speculate there are two possibilities: first, his Guardian Beast has regained rationality and possesses some means to rapidly enhance strength; second, the Daoist School's owner is fostering his growth excessively."

Wu Zhenghao nodded and said, "That's similar to my thoughts, but your assumptions have many flaws. There's a high possibility for the first point, but a single Guardian Beast isn't enough to boost his strength so rapidly. If the first point holds true, then he must have at least two Guardian Beasts capable of quick enhancement. The second point isn't impossible, but given what I know of Long Yunxiao, I can't fathom his motives for doing so."

Wu Yingxiong was stunned at the realization. Now, he could almost rule out the second possibility. His father's insight indicated that the School's owner's intentions were not as presumed.

This leaves only one truth: Chu Chen has two Guardian Beasts with quick-strengthening capabilities.

The father and son exchanged a look, seeing shock in each other's eyes; obviously, they both deemed the first point most probable.

"Father, if the first point holds with a probability of over eighty percent, should we increase our stake?" Wu Yingxiong inquired seriously.

Wu Zhenghao nodded, "Indeed, we should raise our stake. I underestimated him before. Fortunately, he's still only at the Soul Master Level; we still have a chance to make amends. Regardless of what it takes, no matter the cost, ensure that the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures he needs are gathered quickly. Also, select a few beneficial cultivation treasures from the vault and send them over. Convey our Wu Family's stance: we will wholeheartedly aid his cultivation."

Wu Yingxiong's expression changed upon hearing this. Although he had always favored the family investing in Chu Chen, Wu Zhenghao's approach of binding the entire Wu Family to him was a gamble.

Wu Zhenghao, seemingly sensing Wu Yingxiong's apprehension, patted his son's shoulder, smiling, "There's nothing to be surprised about. We are merchants after all; we seize opportunities. Our Wu Family overcame countless hardships to rise from a small city to here in Cyan Dragon City, yet we've always turned danger into fortune by seizing opportunities. Chu Chen is the greatest opportunity I've seen in my life. Failing to seize it means eternal regret."

Wu Yingxiong nodded solemnly, "Understood, I'll get on it right away." With that, he hurried off.

Come evening, Wu Yingxiong arrived at the Cyan Dragon Academy's villa area to find Chu Chen.

"Why did you come, Brother Wu? Come in and have a seat." Chu Chen warmly invited.

Wu Yingxiong, of course, did not refuse. After some pleasantries, he informed Chu Chen of the family's decision.

Chu Chen was astounded upon hearing this. He never expected the Wu Family to stake everything on him.

"Brother Wu, as you know, I am not short of money or cultivation resources, especially with the Cyan Dragon Daoist School backing me. Are you sure you've got the right person?"

Wu Yingxiong was not surprised by Chu Chen's skepticism. To accept the Wu Family's support, they needed to show their value.

"Brother Chu, don't be so quick to refuse. Even with the owner of the Daoist School in your corner, the Cyan Dragon Daoist School is not run solely by him. In fact, your benefits there are quite limited; can you agree with that?"

Chu Chen nodded. Indeed, as Wu Yingxiong described, nearly all of his benefits came personally from the teacher, and the Daoist School only provided an exchange channel; acquiring treasures even required points.

Seeing this, Wu Yingxiong smiled and continued, "Our Wu Family has operated in Cyan Dragon City for many years, leading in both networking and wealth. With our help, cultivation resources, wealth, and status are all within reach."

Chu Chen inquired seriously, "Then what do I need to give in return?"

Wu Yingxiong replied with a smile, "In the future, when you become powerful, we hope the Wu Family's auction house can radiate throughout the Alliance."

Hearing this, Chu Chen frowned slightly; the Wu Family's ambition was not small.

Wu Yingxiong, observing this, laughed, "Brother Chu, you might have misunderstood me. Our Wu Family needs an unparalleled strongman to hold ground, or we'll just make wedding clothes for someone else."

Only then did Chu Chen grasp the Wu Family's intention. Without an unparalleled strongman, their unwise actions would be like a child flaunting gold in a busy market.

In simple terms, the Wu Family is investing in his future. Whether Chu Chen can become the powerhouse they want remains uncertain, essentially making it a gamble.

Should Chu Chen perish prematurely, all of the Wu Family's efforts would be in vain.

For Chu Chen, this is a win-win deal, so he did not hesitate to agree directly.

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