I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property

Chapter 1713

"What? 10 million Divine Crystals? Why doesn't he just rob us?"

"He could just directly rob us, yet he insists on taking us to the Hong Yun Empire."

"Is he crazy? Normally the teleportation fee is just 50 thousand Divine Crystals per person, and he directly increased it by 200 times?"

"Does he think we're all fools with too much money?"

...

When Zhang Menglong announced the price, there was an immediate outcry of strong opposition.

It's not that they couldn't afford 10 million Divine Crystals; in fact, among these 1.5 billion young people, who wasn't extraordinarily gifted and talented? Most of them came from reasonably powerful forces and nations, and shelling out 10 million Divine Crystals would be a piece of cake.

Although market and supply-demand relationships determine prices, the inherent value of the product also ensures its price isn't excessively outrageous.

Honestly, no matter how badly someone needs a public toilet, would they spend hundreds of dollars just to use it?

"Mr. Gu, isn't this price a bit exaggerated?" Ansha said with a bitter expression, his eyes intentionally or unintentionally darting around the puppet next to Zhang Menglong, feeling pressured beyond belief, fearing a wrong word might get him beaten to death. He didn't have the same powerful formation as that old Yun Cangzi, and a punch landing on him would be unbearable.

"Exaggerated? I don't feel it's exaggerated at all," Zhang Menglong said. "First, my pricing is open and transparent, with no hidden fees. I'm not forcing anyone to buy or sell; if they're unwilling, they can find another way to the Hong Yun Empire. I won't stop them."

"Easier said than done!" The crowd began muttering again.

"Exactly, from here to the Hong Yun Empire, if we don't use the Teleportation Array, it could take hundreds of years to get there."

"And if we go through other places with pathways to the Hong Yun Empire, the detours would take at least two months. By the time we get there, the disciples' recruitment by the superpower will be long over. He really has a lot of gall to talk like this."

"Seems like he really has us cornered?"

...

"How do I address this brother?" A young voice came from the crowd.

"My surname is Gu, just call me Gu Tianle." Zhang Menglong followed the voice and saw a youth not much older than him, with refined features and an elegant demeanor, clearly from a prominent family, as his presence exuded noble pride.

He also noticed two stoic-looking bodyguards behind him, both with Ninth Grade Divine Cultivator realms. Though not on par with the three giants of the Skyless Realm, they were indeed comparable to the heads of the other remaining 23 forces.

Such a person was clearly born with a silver spoon.

"Brother Gu, let me introduce myself, I'm Prince Hong Yang from the Hongmeng Empire."

"Hongmeng Empire? He's from the Hongmeng Empire? That's a Ninth Grade Empire!"

"I know, the Hong Yun Empire and Hongmeng Empire have been allies for generations. The emperors of these two nations are biological brothers. It's no wonder he has two Ninth Grade Divine Cultivator experts protecting him, truly an extraordinary status."

"These two empires boast several Ninth Grade Divine Cultivator peak experts, possibly even Dao Realm powerhouses. This time, someone is finally standing up for us."

"Indeed, no matter how formidable Gu Tianle is, he's only relying on the puppet from the scroll. He's far from a real Dao Realm expert."

"People are just being understated; their background strength isn't weaker than his, so finally, someone's come forward to sort him out."

"May I ask, Hong Yang brother, your advice?" Zhang Menglong asked. "If it's a discount you want, how about this: if you gather ten people together, I'll give you a 5% discount; if you gather a hundred, it'll be a 10% discount. The more people you gather, the bigger the discount. How's that sound?"

Hong Yang had black lines on his forehead; although he wasn't as wealthy as Zhang Menglong, 10 million Divine Crystals were nothing to him.

Initiating the conversation wasn't about a discount; it was to enhance his own prestige.

If he could leverage his influence to lower Zhang Menglong's price, his Heavenly Pride Order would likely boost a vast amount of goodwill, beneficial for his participation in the superpower's selection.

"Here's the thing," Hong Yang said, "Brother Gu, you're aware the selection for the super sect is about to begin. If we find other ways to reach the Hong Yun Empire now, time will run out, and this is practically the only passage. On that note, should you charge a bit more, none of us would mind."

"But isn't the 10 million really a bit too high?" Hong Yang continued, "As a favor to me, could we lower the price a bit? I feel that 1 million Divine Crystals is a price most of us could handle."

Hong Yang seemed to have seized the moral high ground at that moment.

"Brother Zhang, think about it; even at a million per person, with so many of us, you'll make a fortune. No need to set the price so rigidly, right?"

"Yes, support for Prince Hong Yang."

"If it's 1 million, I might consider it."

"1 million per person, did he really take this Teleportation Array seriously or what?"

"Are you trying to plead for them?" Zhang Menglong tilted his head, "Sorry, I don't know you, nor are you my friend, so why should I do you a favor?"

"You don't know the Hongmeng Empire?" Hong Yang cursed Zhang Menglong as a fool a hundred times in his heart, someone who didn't even recognize the Hongmeng Empire.

"No, and I'm not interested in knowing," Zhang Menglong said. "Even if the king of heavens came today, he'd still have to pay 10 million Divine Crystals to leave!"

"Brother Gu, I'm negotiating with you earnestly; our Hongmeng Empire has been allied with the Hong Yun Empire for generations. Once in the Hong Yun Empire, it won't be like the Skyless Realm, where things are at your whim," Hong Yang said. "Brother Gu, let me tell you, that Dao Realm powerhouse from the Hong Yun Empire is also my grandfather's cousin."

"You're threatening me?" Zhang Menglong's eyes suddenly changed, "Aren't you afraid I'll just kill you right here?"

"Hahaha," Hong Yang laughed, "My grandfather left a protective mark on me. If you kill me, don't expect to live; my grandfather is a real Dao Realm powerhouse. Your puppet might be strong but means nothing before a true Dao Realm expert!"

"Ha, well said," Zhang Menglong smiled too, "Given that, I definitely won't kill you today."

Hong Yang looked even more disdainful at Zhang Menglong's expression, seemingly confirming his fear.

"But although I won't kill you, if you want to pass through the formation to the Hong Yun Empire, that'll be a different price," Zhang Menglong said. "For others, it's just 10 million, but for you, it'll be 100 billion. After all, you Ninth Grade Empire folks aren't short on money, right?"

Zhang Menglong loudly announced to everyone, "And those who thought he made sense, I remember you all. Each of you will cost 100 billion, and if you don't have the funds, I suggest you return home early."

"Don't go too far!" Prince Hong Yang's face immediately turned extremely grim, "I've already relayed your actions to the Hong Yun Empire. Just dare to continue, and I promise you'll receive a lesson you'll never forget!"

"Oh, great, don't worry. I'll definitely go," Zhang Menglong laughed, "But for you, the 100 billion price, it's now 200 billion!"