The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 507: Bluffing Jing Yan [Third Update]

Chapter 507: Chapter 507: Bluffing Jing Yan [Third Update]

While the Wen Family’s estate was astonishingly vast, Zhou Shangyun clearly couldn’t make a move on these properties. How these properties would be handled still needed Jing Yan’s input.

And Jing Yan alone would obviously have difficulty taking over the Wen Family’s massive estate. It was even less likely that he could keep these properties operating normally.

"The industries of the Wen Family are enormous in number, Jing Yan, you alone definitely can’t handle them. I suggest right here, we allocate the Wen Family’s properties. My Lu Family is willing to use Spirit Stones and other resources to buy a portion of the Wen Family’s estate from you," the Lu Family Patriarch said impatiently, before Jing Yan could even reply to Zhou Shangyun.

"I, the Yuan Family, would also like to buy a part of the original Wen Family’s properties!"

"Hehe, my Cai Family is also willing to purchase a portion of the Wen Family’s estate."

These three families from Lanqu County, although equally significant and prosperous, it was unrealistic for them to bring out enough resources to purchase all the Wen Family’s estate at once. Therefore, they all spoke of buying a part of the Wen Family’s property. It wasn’t that they knew contentment, but rather they simply didn’t have that big of an appetite.

"Jing Yan! You alone, having these Wen Family properties on hand would be a waste. It would be much better to sell off the properties immediately for resources to be used in your own cultivation practice. As long as the price is right, my Lu Family will definitely do our utmost to help you resolve this issue and bring out all of our Spirit Stone resources to purchase," said the Lu Family Patriarch, giving the Yuan Family Patriarch and Cai Family Patriarch a look before continuing.

"That’s right, the price must be reasonable."

"Lu Family Patriarch is correct. As long as the price is right, our several families are willing to bring out all our resources to purchase the Wen Family’s estate," both the Yuan Family Patriarch and the Cai Family Patriarch tacitly understood the look from the Lu Family Patriarch.

Hearing what these patriarchs said, Jing Yan inwardly sneered.

These bastards are really ridiculous. They fancied the Wen Family’s assets so much that they even expected a favorable price from him; they were treating him like a fool.

Not to mention whether the Wen Family’s properties would end up stuck in Jing Yan’s hands—if he truly didn’t want these properties and planned to sell, then within Lanqu County, there would be plenty of families or powers lined up to buy the Wen Family’s estate.

Setting aside others, Zhou Shangyun would certainly be very willing to use Spirit Stones and other resources to buy as many of the Wen Family’s numerous properties as possible.

"I appreciate the kind intentions of the patriarchs. However, I am capable of handling the Wen Family’s properties myself and won’t need to trouble you all," Jing Yan said with a cold smile to the Lu Family Patriarch and others.

Upon hearing Jing Yan’s words, the patriarchs from the Lu Family and others all showed an anxious expression.

"Jing Yan, you might not be aware of the sheer scope of the Wen Family’s properties. Dealing with these assets will be very troublesome and waste a lot of time and effort," the Lu Family Patriarch hurriedly said.

"Yes indeed, it is quite troubling!"

"Jing Yan, don’t think we are trying to take advantage of you; we really want to help you," said the Cai Family Patriarch, with an earnest face.

"Patriarchs!" Zhou Shangyun curled the corner of his mouth.

As the Prince of Lanqu County, if Zhou Shangyun wasn’t aware of the true motives of these patriarchs, that would be strange. These wily old men were too presumptuous; he was still here and they were actually trying to swindle Jing Yan.

"The Wen Family’s properties will be dealt with by my Prince Manor. Even if Jing Yan decides to sell these properties, it will be done via auction," Zhou Shangyun indifferently told the group.

In other words, the patriarchs shouldn’t think about picking up a bargain; that was unrealistic.

Hearing Zhou Shangyun speak up, the Lu Family Patriarch, and the others darkened their expressions and stopped speaking. If the Wen Family’s estate was auctioned, then their hopes of picking up a bargain were indeed impossible. An auction for the Wen Family’s estate would certainly spark fierce competition among many powers. The price would definitely not be low.

"Prince!"

"I am a Donglin City Martial Artist, and behind me is the Jing Family! I plan to have my family come to Lanqu County City to take charge of the Wen Family’s properties," Jing Yan said to Zhou Shangyun after contemplating for a moment.

If the Wen Family’s properties were sold off, they would indeed fetch an astronomical number of Spirit Stones. But as for Jing Yan, not only was he a fourth-level Pill Master, but he was also a Basic-level Array Master, earning Spirit Stones was surely not a challenge.

For the Jing Family, if they could take over the Wen Family’s properties, then the Jing Family could soar in a very short time. Jing Yan had the responsibility to strengthen his family in memory of his deceased grandfather.

The extermination of the Wen Family and taking over its properties was an excellent opportunity.

"Your family?"

"Jing Yan, your family taking over the Wen Family’s estate, I fear it might be somewhat..." Zhou Shangyun frowned upon hearing Jing Yan’s words.

Donglin City was but a small city in Lanqu County. Although the Jing Family had considerable influence in Donglin City, seen in the context of Lanqu County City, it was a very minor power. Could the Jing Family cope with managing such an extensive estate?

Guan Yue and the others sneered coldly upon hearing Jing Yan’s words, contempt in their hearts.

Jing Yan wanted his family to take over the Wen Family’s estate, which would certainly result in shooting himself in the foot. Even if the Jing Family had Jing Yan, an extremely powerful warrior, and even if they were under the protection of the Prince, managing the Wen Family’s properties was not something that could be handled by just one or two people. It required a substantial number of powerful protectors.

How many Innate Martial Artists could the Jing Family possibly have?

At best, maybe just twenty or so. Could these twenty or so Innates manage the vast Wen Family estate?

That was a joke!

Jing Yan was aware of Zhou Shangyun’s implication. However, Zhou Shangyun was obviously still unaware of the current state of affairs for the Wen Family. When Jing Yan had returned to Lanqu County City from Donglin City, the Jing Family had already had over fifty Innate Martial Artists. By now, the number of Innates must be even greater.

With himself present, plus the protection of the Prince Manor, it wasn’t impossible for the Jing Family to control the Wen Family’s substantial estate.

Just as Jing Yan was about to explain, his gaze suddenly sharpened as he saw a figure pushing through the crowd in the distance.

"Eighth Elder?"

This person was none other than Jing Qingzhu, the Jing Family’s Eighth Elder.

Jing Qingzhu had always been in charge of the Jing Family’s office in Lanqu County City, so most of the time, she was within the city. Once the news of Jing Yan’s great battle with the Wen Family spread, Jing Qingzhu naturally received the message.

She rushed over immediately upon hearing the news. However, by the time she arrived, the battle had obviously ended. After hearing the crowd’s discussions, she learned that the Wen Family had been annihilated, and that Wen Lan, the Wen Family Patriarch, the Wen Family Supreme Elder, and other earth-shattering figures had all been killed by Jing Yan.

With a heart full of shock, Jing Qingzhu pushed through the crowd, her gaze shifting as she sought the figure of Jing Yan.