A few days passed quickly, and Zhang nglong spent this ti living in a small cabin by the sea, adapting to his current power. The Bloodline Elixir needed quite so ti to be absorbed and digested by his body, requiring a period of adjustnt and integration to bring the power of the bloodline to its most perfect state.
On the fourth day, Zhang nglong returned to the Gu Family's estate. By this ti, the estate finally had a sowhat festive atmosphere, though not much; it seed as if they only begrudgingly set up so festive decorations under extre reluctance. In fact, if you weren't an insider, you wouldn't even know who was getting married.
"They really treat Gu Xiao like he doesn't exist," Zhang nglong comnted, shaking his head helplessly at the perfunctory red lanterns at the door. The family's disregard for Gu Xiao was utterly complete.
Gu Xiao's father couldn't return today for the wedding due to other commitnts. Otherwise, the wedding wouldn't be as neglected as it was.
Shortly after returning to his residence, Gu ng ca with a group of people. "Xiao'er, tomorrow is your big day when you marry the Third Princess. Prepare well today. We'll set off tomorrow morning, so don't wander around too much today. If you must go out, co back early."
"I understand, Uncle," Zhang nglong replied.
"The carriage team for the wedding procession will also be in position on ti tomorrow. They might not be extrely grand due to ti constraints," Gu ng almost had "You're unworthy" written on his face, "so you might have to settle for a bit less, but since it's an imperial decree for the marriage, we're just going through the motions, and there's no need for too much concern over these formalities."
"Here's the outfit for your wedding," Gu ng gestured for soone to place a festive outfit on the table. "Try it on later to see if it fits."
These tasks were entrusted by Gu Xiao's father, and Gu ng dared not completely treat them lightly; he made a token effort to handle a few things before he promptly left.
"Hmph, wedding attire?" Zhang nglong glanced at the robe; the material was decent but very ordinary, especially for soone of his status in the Gu Family. The shoddy robe was comparable to a beggar's attire.
Zhang nglong picked up the clothes, and flas instantly incinerated the robe completely.
Even though these experiences belonged to Gu Xiao, the soul in this body now was Zhang nglong. This ti, it struck a chord with him severely.
"Kid, you're lucky. This ti, I'll arrange an exceedingly grand wedding for you!"
...
It was still morning when Zhang nglong left the Gu Family's estate once more.
This ti, he didn't go to the Qing Yun Pavilion. If he relied on Lan Xin's resources to organize the wedding, she might instantly guess his identity, which would make the wedding less aningful.
Instead, he arrived at a place called Jin Yao Tower, the second most influential place in the Yanlan Empire after Qing Yun Pavilion. Its only weakness was its background, which didn't imply weak resources. On the comrcial map, Jin Yao Tower and Qing Yun Pavilion were essentially on par.
Zhang nglong was still clad in a hood and robe.
"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?" a staff mber approached. She couldn't see Zhang nglong's face but sensed sothing extraordinary about him. Having just absorbed the Destruction Demon Dragon bloodline, Zhang nglong exuded a slightly flamboyant aura.
"Help find your boss. I have a huge business deal to discuss," Zhang nglong stated.
The staff mber was a bit surprised. Who approaches demanding to see the boss right away? If everyone did that, the boss of Jin Yao Tower would be exhausted.
"I understand your access might not reach the boss. If necessary, find soone in charge. My deal is worth at least ten billion Divine Crystals!"
"Ten billion? In Divine Crystals?" The staff's face imdiately showed great surprise.
Cash in the magnitude of ten billion Divine Crystals—no Guardian family in the Yanlan Empire could easily produce such an amount. It would require selling considerable fixed assets to achieve this.
Claiming to have ten billion Divine Crystals—what an exaggeration!
"Please wait, I will report to our manager." The staff dared not make the decision on her own; Jin Yao Tower had a rule that they wouldn't dismiss custors unless they were causing a scene.
...
"Billions of Divine Crystals?" The manager was also a bit stunned when hearing the news. "What does this person look like?"
"He's wearing a mask and a cloak; I couldn't discern his identity, just sensed sothing mysterious about him." Many who frequent such places often wish to remain anonymous, so it wasn't too strange.
"Any other distinctive features?"
"Manager, I'm not sure if this counts, but there's a very unique aura about him; very noble, mysterious, yet sowhat wicked," the staff mber described.
"Your description piques my interest in eting him," the manager chuckled. "Take him to the VIP room; I'd like to et this intriguing custor."
...
Zhang nglong awaited in the VIP room for a few minutes before a rather distinguished middle-aged man entered.
"You may leave now," the middle-aged man instructed the girl.
"Yes, Manager Chu."
"Hello, sir. I'm Chu Ying, the sales manager at Jin Yao Tower. I was inford that you have a business deal worth tens of billions of Divine Crystals?"
"Hello, my na is Zhang," a young hand extended from beneath the cloak. "Tens of billions is just the starting point; the real value of this business hinges on the capabilities and resources of Jin Yao Tower."
"Hahaha, Mr. Zhang, if there's sothing unattainable in the entire Yanlan Empire, it's not certain even Qing Yun Pavilion could obtain it. Your choice to co here ans you trust in our capabilities."
"My request is quite simple," Zhang nglong stated. "A friend of mine is about to have a wedding, and I want to organize a grand procession for him. I wonder if Manager Chu can arrange that?"
"A procession?" Chu Ying was surprised; he initially thought Zhang nglong wanted to purchase or sell sothing extrely precious, not co here to plan a wedding.
However, Jin Yao Pavilion did offer diverse services, and arranging such an event was indeed possible!
"I require the most luxurious carriage fleet and the grandest procession. The cost is of no concern; I only demand grandeur and style." Zhang nglong slapped a card on the table. "Here's 10 billion Divine Crystals as a deposit. If the final specifications exceed this, I'm willing to add more."
"Wow!" Chu Ying inhaled sharply at Zhang nglong's generosity. To spend 10 billion Divine Crystals on a procession—nobody, not even the Royal Family, dared to do that!
To date, the only wedding in the Yanlan Empire was for a Royal Prince, costing only 2 billion Divine Crystals from procession to wedding.
"By the way, sir, may I ask where your friend is and his na?"
Zhang nglong replied slowly, "Gu Family, Gu Xiao!"
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