I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property-Chapter 1662 - 1666: Even If the King of Heaven Arrives, He’s Still My Dear Brother-in-Law

"What did you say? Half the people in the capital? How is that possible?" Lan Xin's face was filled with disbelief, even Qing Kong was somewhat surprised.

They had never heard of something that could involve half a city's population, let alone such a thing for a waste young master's wedding procession. What's the deal?

"What's actually going on?" Lan Xin asked.

"Reporting, Princess, Gu Xiao doesn't know where he managed to get a fleet consisting of flying warcraft for his wedding. There are hundreds of them, with the weakest being in the Seventh Grade Divine Breath realm. And beneath these warcraft, instead of candies, they're dropping elixirs, which attracted everyone in the city to spontaneously follow the fleet."

"Is there really such a thing?" Everyone's eyes widened in surprise.

"Though the elixirs are of low grade, mostly just first and second grade, it's roughly estimated that the total number dropped is at least several tens of thousands, possibly even millions. Just these elixirs alone are worth astronomical numbers."

"It's no longer just about money," Qing Kong said, "This kid's got some skills, is that guy from the Gu Family even willing to spend his entire fortune for his son?"

"Indeed, if they throw a wedding like this, wouldn't it cost billions of Divine Crystals? How much of a favor would one be owed? Even for a Guardian family, such a favor can't be easily repaid."

"That's impossible. No matter how guilty he felt towards his son, he wouldn't go to such lengths. The Gu Family isn't solely dictated by him."

"Princess, Guardian, I heard a rumor, not sure if I should mention it." The guard hesitated.

"Speak, what's the rumor?"

"I heard this wedding team actually has nothing to do with the Gu Family; it was organized by a friend of Gu Xiao."

"A friend? He has such powerful friends? That's impossible, right?"

The guard continued, "Moreover, I heard that last night, the whole Jin Yao Tower was busy preparing for something very important, which might be related to this mysterious friend."

"This Gu Xiao suddenly seems rather impressive," Qing Kong remarked.

"Even if that's the case, it won't change my decision," Lan Xin said. "No matter how grand the wedding fleet appears, he is still who he is. Flamboyant appearances can't hide what's within. He remains that waste young master; a powerful friend doesn't alter my opinion of him."

"Uncles," Lan Xin bowing slightly, "This time, involving someone unknown really increases your pressure."

"Sigh," Qing Kong shook his head. Already dealing with opposing Guardians was worrisome, and now a mysterious friend appears, giving them quite the emotional trouble."

"Enough," the two sighed. "Even if the Emperor himself came today, we'll stand by you. Otherwise, the Third Princess would surely point fingers at us later."

"Hahaha, let's put that aside for now. The princes have prepared several challenges; marrying a princess has its customs. Their set challenges are not easy to overcome.

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The grand fleet finally stopped in front of the palace walls, and the elixirs Zhang Menglong had prepared were nearly all distributed.

Yet the residents didn't leave. As the saying goes, 'Since we've come, we might as well watch this grand wedding procession.'

Zhang Menglong stepped forward, "Gu Family's Gu Xiao, here to marry the Third Princess!"

"Hahahaha," a somewhat portly man approached with a broad smile, "Gu Xiao, it's not easy to marry my sister. Our royal family left three challenges, and you must pass them all to marry her."

Zhang Menglong had learned from Gu Xiao's memories some Yanlan Empire wedding customs, quite similar to the Huaxia roadblocking habits, just slightly altered in form, meant to trouble the groom.

But Zhang Menglong was prepared, "What's the first challenge you have set, Prince?"

"To marry my sister, we must know if you can provide her a life as luxurious as the palace!"

The princes were brainwashed by Lan Xin, ensuring Gu Xiao would at best halt or give up.

If he couldn't pass these little tests, then the failed marriage wouldn't be Lan Xin's fault but due to Gu Xiao's inability.

"Naturally, I, Gu Xiao, would never let the Third Princess go wanting," Zhang Menglong proclaimed loudly.

"Your words alone don't count," the Prince replied, "We know Gu Xiao holds little status in the Gu Family; our sister won't settle for less without your fiscal proof, gaining acceptance from all."

"Gu Xiao, we recognize more than just wealth: industries, treasures, cultivation techniques, martial arts, elixirs — anything of value counts." Another prince quickly added.

"Hahaha, indeed!"

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"Isn't this just an entry fee? All this chatter, yet nothing significant," Zhang Menglong chuckled, "Alright, it's only fair. Today, Gu Xiao comes with modest gifts for all my future brothers-in-law, hoping the princes aren't offended!"

"Could you lend a hand?" Zhang Menglong asked a nearby Martial Artist, not wanting to reveal his strength just yet.

The Martial Artist took Zhang Menglong directly to the top of the wall.

"Here's your gift." Zhang Menglong handed a finely crafted box over.

The prince opened it, his pupils dilating dramatically!

"A Divine Cultivation Technique?" His arm trembled uncontrollably.

Though the royal family has experts at the Divine Cultivation Realm and divine-level techniques, not every member has the privilege to learn them. The Emperor learns it, while the others depend on his benevolence.

To consolidate power, only one descendant per generation learns, that one being the heir.

Even high-status princes remain untouchable by these techniques.

"I wonder if my elder brother is satisfied?"

"Very satisfied!" The prince said cherishingly, "Dear brother-in-law, visit the palace anytime; elder brother will always be here to entertain you well. Now I must go, my sister is in your care."

"Big brother?"

"Didn't we promise our little sister to guard this challenge? How could we let this waste pass?"

"Out of the way!" The prince kicked away a few who blocked him, "What waste? Today, even the Emperor's here, he's my good brother-in-law!"

"Dear brother, I also prepared your gift."

"I get one too?"

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"Wow, what a treasure! Welcome, brother-in-law, this way."

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