I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property-Chapter 1650 - 1654: So You’re Threatening Me, Huh?

"That's impossible!" Zhan Qing said.

Let's not even talk about whether Zhang Menglong can save the old master. If he takes the item and fails to revive him, what's the point? Even if we kill him, it won't solve anything.

Moreover, the old master views the essence of the Agate Dragon as more important than his own life. To him, the future prosperity of the Zhan Family is more significant. He's lived long enough; his life has been a stormy journey, and if he must die, so be it.

If the old master knew they used the essence of the Agate Dragon as the price to save him, even if he was revived, he'd be so angry that he might fall ill again.

But the decision now lies with the other members of the Zhan Family, it's up to them whether they are willing to make the exchange.

"It seems Young Master Zhan has many concerns!" Zhang Menglong stretched lazily. "Young Master Zhan can take some time to think. However, I'm not sure if I will be available next time, as I am quite busy myself."

Zhang Menglong then looked at the Third Princess, "Third Princess, I propose a highly profitable project for you—open a milk tea shop. I'll provide the recipe and ingredients, and you handle the market expansion. We split the profits fifty-fifty. With your skills and my technology, our chain stores could spread all over the continent!"

Zhang Menglong was completely unhurried, while Zhan Qing was already as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Despite not fully trusting Zhang Menglong's capability, what if?

If he rashly extinguished the old master's last hope, not only would he be seen as a sinner by the Zhan Family, but he would also wallow in guilt for a lifetime.

"Master, please give me some more time. The essence of the Agate Dragon concerns the rise and fall of our entire family. I can't decide on my own; I need to discuss it with the family."

Zhang Menglong naturally knew that Zhan Qing couldn't make the decision, so he was not in a hurry. "Alright then, but next time, I don't want people coming to bargain with me. I only need the essence of the Agate Dragon. I'll act only when I see the items; if you tantalize me with empty promises, sorry, I won't buy any of it!"

After saying that, Zhang Menglong casually walked into the tea shop of Qing Yun Pavilion. "Hey, Third Princess, shall we continue discussing the milk tea shop idea? I assure you it'll sell big..."

Zhan Qing stood in place, somewhat stunned. Zhang Menglong had laid it out clearly—if he were to act to save his grandfather, they first needed to produce the essence of the Agate Dragon; only then would he intervene. Otherwise, no deal! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

This was a matter of great importance; he had to return to the family immediately to convey this news!

...

At the Zhan Family, everyone had gathered in the main hall, almost a day had passed, and the old master's time was running out. Almost everyone was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"Father, I'm back!" Zhan Qing pushed the door open and walked in.

"How is it? Did you find that master?"

The Zhan Family had almost no other options left—Zhang Menglong had even become their sole lifeline.

They didn't know where Zhang Menglong came from, nor whether he had the power, but so far, he was the only one who dared claim he could save the old master.

"I found him," Zhan Qing said with a bitter smile, "but his condition is clear: he must have the essence of the Agate Dragon to act."

"What? He wants the essence of the Agate Dragon? This is our family's root!"

"He's asking for the moon, the old master regards this item more highly than his own life, how can we give away the essence?"

"If worse comes to worst, we'll bring him back by force and make him save the old master."

"Are you crazy? If he truly has this ability, he is at least a Ninth Grade, perhaps even Saint Grade Alchemist. Such a person, not even our entire Yanlan Empire can afford to offend. Are you trying to ruin our entire family?"

"What then? Are we really going to hand over the essence of the Agate Dragon?"

"Do you want to watch the old master perish?"

"You..."

Members of the Zhan Family were divided in opinion, and they were almost at the brink of conflict.

"Enough!" Zhan Xun burst forth with a force nearing the Divine Cultivation Realm, immediately calming everyone down. "At a time like this, making noise isn't helping; if the old master finds out, he'll be spitting blood due to your actions!"

"Brother, you're the head of the family now, you decide!"

"Go fetch the essence of the Agate Dragon!" After pondering for a moment, Zhan Xun finally said.

"Brother!"

"What if he takes the item and can't save the old master?"

"No worries. As long as he's in this Yanlan Empire, we can find him. If he saves the old master, all will be well; if not, even if he were a Saint Grade Pill Master, we would feud with him forever!"

"Yes, I can't believe he can slip away with the item right under our noses.'

"I'll personally see that master!"

...

"Let me tell you, our milk tea is authentic, made purely from plant-based ingredients. Drinking it won't cause weight gain. Our milk tea..."

Zhang Menglong chatted enthusiastically with the Third Princess, but Lan Xin barely listened. Her mind was half stuck on the old master of the Zhan Family.

"Master Zhang, the old master of the Zhan Family..."

"Hey, don't worry. As long as they're still considering, it means the old master has time. Once they can't hold back anymore, they'll naturally come to me."

"Master, can you really do it?"

"Of course," Zhang Menglong replied confidently, "If I can't cure him, I'll stand on my head while washing my hair. It's just a minor fire poison, not a major issue. Of course, I can only heal; I can't bring the dead back to life. If they miss their chance, that's not my fault."

"They're here!" Finally, at this moment, members of the Zhan Family walked into the tea room, with Zhan Xun leading several brothers.

Behind him, Zhan Qing carried a square box, seemingly containing something extremely precious.

"Uncle Zhan Xun has arrived!" The Third Princess stood up excitedly. "Uncle Zhan Xun, we're here!"

"Welcome, friend!" Zhang Menglong smiled at Zhan Qing.

"Third Princess," Zhan Xun nodded towards Lan Xin, then his gaze fixed on Zhang Menglong. "Such a frail body? Not even the Divine Breath Realm. How can he make such claims?"

"May I ask if you are Master Zhang?" Though filled with doubts, Zhan Xun remained courteous.

"Calling me master is too much; just call me Zhang Shuai. Have you brought the item?" Zhang Menglong's eyes were already on the box containing the Agate Dragon essence, almost sensing the unleashed energy.

"Master, we've shown our sincerity by bringing it personally," Zhan Xun said as he took the box from Zhan Qing. As the box opened, a dragon's roar resounded throughout the Qing Yun Pavilion, making some guests feel dizzy.

Inside was a crystal ball with a green object resembling a miniature statue of an Agate Dragon. It was the soul essence of the Agate Dragon!

It seemed to have life, frantically striking the crystal ball's walls.

"We can give the item to you, Master," Zhan Xun said, "but we hope you'll do everything to save the old master. Otherwise, our Zhan Family isn't one to trifle with!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Menglong's face changed. "Are you threatening me? Fine, take the item back! The continent is vast; I don't believe only your Zhan Family can produce such Divine Cultivator-grade Dragon Clan essence!"