I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property-Chapter 1670 - 1674: Give Me the Time of a Song

Zhang Menglong spoke his true feelings.

After all, marrying the Princess, the bridal chamber and candle-lit night are not for him to enjoy; the only grievance in his heart now is for the unfortunate Gu Xiao.

Consider that he owes him a life, there is great guilt within Zhang Menglong's heart towards him.

Now that Gu Xiao is facing such circumstances, if he were truly to go back empty-handed today, he would become the Empire's biggest laughing stock the next day.

Such a grand affair, the entire Capital City is aware, yet he returns alone, the princess has called off the marriage, even the tiniest spit of derision from everyone can drown Gu Xiao.

Even if Zhang Menglong were to restore Gu Xiao's life later, the pressure of rumors alone would be enough to drive Gu Xiao to collapse, so as long as he can do anything for Gu Xiao, he shall spare no effort.

"If today Gu Xiao walks away just like this, how will the Gu Family look at me? How will the people of the Capital City look at me? And how will people all over the Empire look at me?" Zhang Menglong's fatal three-point declaration was forceful and unyielding, causing even Yan Tianyao to be momentarily stunned.

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"My heavens, speaking words like these in front of both Guardians and His Majesty, this Gu Xiao truly amazes, even if he returns empty-handed today, I respect him as a man."

"Indeed, in my place, I'd have compromised the moment His Majesty spoke, who dares to be so just?"

"Exactly, he truly dares to speak, is this truly the cowardly and reclusive waste of a young master? I seem to see a warrior fighting against destiny."

No matter if they were from the Royal Family or Zhang Menglong's wedding procession, all those who had once looked down on Gu Xiao now held him in respect.

"Today, even if by force, I will take the Princess away!" Zhang Menglong declared resolutely.

"Gu Xiao, don't be too excessive," Qing Kong stepped forward, "I know you've been greatly wronged, but His Majesty just assured the greatest compensation, why do you persist in hanging on?"

"May I ask, Lord Qing Kong, what is the most important thing for a person to live in this world?" Zhang Menglong asked and answered himself, "It's dignity! No matter if it's you two and His Majesty, even if stronger people come, even if I am struck dead after these words, I must say them today!"

"Well, lad, you've got some temperament like your father," Zhan Xun said, "Based solely on those words, you're far better than other spoiled brats, but unfortunately, the two of us have promised the Third Princess today, you absolutely cannot take her away, so for now, please return, avoid hurting the feelings of our families, if you feel the compensation is inadequate, both families are willing to contribute further offerings."

"Apologies, no matter what you offer me, today, I am determined to marry the Third Princess," Zhang Menglong glanced at Lan Xing, his lips curving slightly, "The fact that the Third Princess is unwilling to marry me is simply because Gu Xiao is deemed a non-cultivating waste."

"Indeed," Lan Xin spoke unguardedly, "While I, Lan Xin, am no genius, I surely won't marry a mediocrity."

"Does this mean, Princess Lan Xin perceives me as a mediocrity?"

"I believe there's no need for me to reiterate that point, right?" Lan Xin said, "Gu Xiao, I apologize deeply for this marriage agreement, but today Lan Xin absolutely will not marry, and when Uncle Gu Cong returns to the Gu Family, Lan Xin will personally visit and apologize to both."

"Then may I ask, according to Princess Lan Xin's standards, what kind of person is not a mediocrity?" Zhang Menglong asked with playful tone.

A person's image suddenly emerged in Lan Xin's mind.

"Regardless, at least outstanding talent and achievements in one aspect, right?" Lan Xin said, "Alchemy, artifact refining, personal martial arts, any field with distinguished abilities is one Lan Xin would greatly admire.

"Then I roughly understand," Zhang Menglong smiled, "To make me leave is not difficult, but wouldn't it be better for Princess Lan Xin to first look at the betrothal gifts I've prepared?"

"No need," Lan Xin said, "No matter how expensive the things you've prepared are, I won't change my mind."

"The Third Princess needn't be so stubborn," Zhang Menglong said, "I assure the Third Princess, if after reviewing my betrothal gifts, there's still no change, Gu Xiao will leave immediately, never to trouble the Princess again, and as for the compensation offered, I'll not need it, what does the Princess say?"

"Are you serious?"

This suddenly sparked Lan Xin's curiosity, hearing Gu Xiao speak so resolutely, could it truly be something extraordinary?

Lan Xin isn't one to covet treasures, merely has pure curiosity, and Gu Xiao did say if her thoughts weren't swayed, he absolutely wouldn't pester her further.

With that said, why not take a look?

"Naturally true, Gu Xiao dare not deceive you all present," Zhang Menglong said, "However, it won't be long before the Third Princess changes her mind."

"Would you please step forward," Zhang Menglong bowed slightly to the elder responsible for transporting the betrothal gifts behind the wedding procession, and immediately the martial arts practitioner had the Warcraft place a gigantic box on the ground.

Zhang Menglong opened the box, revealing in its center a crystal-clear Pill Furnace, the furnace was exquisitely crafted, resembling a rare artifact.

Around the furnace were numerous processed precious herbs, yet since there was no Pill Master present, nobody knew what elixir these herbs could produce.

"Such a delicate pill furnace," everyone gazed at the furnace, "could this perhaps be the betrothal gift he prepared?"

"Earlier gifts for the Prince were Ninth Grade, would this pill furnace possibly be a Saint Grade Pill Furnace?"

"Tsk tsk, a good pill furnace can greatly boost a Pill Master's success rate, and might even help them advance levels."

"He truly is generous with his offerings, isn't he? Could this be prepared by that mysterious friend of his again?"

"Most likely, otherwise how would he attain such a treasure by himself?"

"This is the first betrothal gift I prepared for Princess Lan Xin," Zhang Menglong said, "A Divine Vein Golden Core!"

"What? A Divine Vein Golden Core?"

"I've heard about it, it can help a martial artist open a new Divine Vein within their body, having two Divine Veins makes you incredibly powerful."

"Hmm? Elixir? I don't see an elixir."

"Aren't these herbs the materials for that Divine Vein Golden Core?"

"What's the meaning? Delivering materials counts as delivering an elixir? Hahaha, his imagination is truly expansive, but can that compare? Even a thousand batches of materials are inferior to a single Divine Vein Golden Core, can it be easily crafted?"

"Gu Xiao, I don't seem to see any Divine Vein Golden Core among this betrothal gift," Lan Xin said.

"I didn't say there's a Divine Vein Golden Core inside," Zhang Menglong said, "Everyone, hold on a moment, give me a song's time, I shall immediately begin the crafting."