I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property-Chapter 479 - 477: Was There an Earthquake?

Having dealt with everything, Zhang Menglong had returned to Brahma Country, and Mossang's relatives arranged a temporary residence for him. While it wasn't as luxurious as the Mahalast Family's standards, it was comfortable enough, as Zhang Menglong didn't hold much regard for material comforts.

"Master, where exactly did you go during this time? We were worried that something had happened to you," Luca and Sinto asked with concern.

They looked at Elisa and Luca, the siblings next to Zhang Menglong. How had their master managed to bring back a handsome young man and a little sister on his trip?

For some reason, these two gave them an inexplicably oppressive feeling.

"It's nothing, I just went to Xuli," Zhang Menglong said. "Oh, by the way, this is Elisa and Luca. They were my bodyguards while I was in Xuli."

"Bodyguards? Someone like you needs bodyguards?" Hearing this, Luca and Elisa couldn't help but show bitter smiles.

They very well knew that Zhang Menglong was no ordinary man, even stronger than both of them! Not to mention his financial capability; did he really need any bodyguards?

"You went to Xuli?" They widened their eyes. Xuli, a place notorious for its brutality—wasn't it too risky? One could be blown to bits without anyone even left to collect the remains.

In such a place, hiring bodyguards was the basic approach, but who had ever seen such bodyguards—a young boy and a little girl? Whom were they protecting?

But what was Zhang Menglong doing in Xuli? Wasn't he safe where he was?

However, according to ancient tradition, they should not question their master's actions. They curbed their curiosity, guessing that Zhang Menglong's trip to Xuli might have something to do with the Mahalast Family affairs.

What could he have done? Hire a group of mercenaries to wipe out the entire Mahalast Family? The Mahalast Family was vast, with part of its business involving security and military equipment—they could field an army whenever they wished.

Not to mention, the Mahalast Family members had infiltrated all sectors of the country. Many of the country's key figures were intricately linked to the Mahalast Family.

Thinking of bringing in mercenaries? They would first have to get past the Mahalast's gatekeeping, else they wouldn't even make it into Brahma Country!

Even if they did make it in, the Mahalast's resources could make these mercenaries disappear in an instant. Even if they could infiltrate, carrying only light weapons would be the best they could manage. No matter how strong they were individually, their overall power was massively limited—how could they possibly match a proper army?

But beyond that, they really couldn't guess what Zhang Menglong had done in Xuli—surely he wasn't planning to turn himself into a human bomb and die alongside them? That would be totally unnecessary!

"How has the Mahalast Family been lately?" Zhang Menglong asked.

"They are currently dealing with the family assets, most of which have already been transferred to the hands of the uncle's brothers and sisters. Some members who were very loyal to you have been replaced as well; although they aren't being persecuted, they have been stripped of all real power, and some have even been exiled from the family."

"Really!" Zhang Menglong laughed angrily, "Domet's seventh memorial hasn't even passed, and they are already so anxious to divide the assets. They truly are his good siblings!"

"How many people do you two families have available?" Zhang Menglong asked.

"We are just a side branch of the Mahalast Family. Although much stronger than the average minor family, we are still just a side branch. In total, we probably have about 180 people," Luca replied.

"Good," said Zhang Menglong to Hong Yi, "Hong Yi, transfer some money to the accounts of Luca and Sinto. Start by transferring one billion US dollars to each."

"That much?" They were shocked. The master really thought big, almost embarrassed to speak in terms other than billions.

"This money isn't for you," Zhang Menglong instructed, "It's for those who were persecuted and driven away by the Mahalast Family. Your job is to gather them up. This money is to help them settle in. Tell them, once I retrieve the family assets, they will be the core members of my new representation in Brahma Country."

"Oh, and arrange for Elisa and Luca as well," he added, "When it comes time to recover the Mahalast Family assets, they will assist you."

"Yes!" The two nodded, "We will make sure to arrange everything properly for these people."

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"Master, we'll get on it then!"

"Wait!" Zhang Menglong stopped them, "Who told you to leave? Come and watch a movie with me!"

"A movie?" The two were startled. What did that mean? Was their boss in the mood to watch a movie? But even if it was a movie, wouldn't it be more appealing to invite some young and beautiful girls instead of them, two old men in their forties and fifties?

"Just sit down, and you'll see!" Zhang Menglong instructed Hong Yi, "Hong Yi, you can start now!"

"Okay!" Hong Yi took out something that looked like a USB drive and plugged it into the TV screen in front of them, and the little device immediately started flashing red, while the TV screen also cooled down.

"Ye Yin! Don't panic, the live broadcast is starting!" Zhang Menglong shouted into a walkie-talkie.

The screen shook violently, clearly, the person recording this segment seemed to be startled.

"This... this seems to be the Kexlam region, right?" Luca recognized the scene in the video immediately, which was the contested land between Brahma Country and Tambat Kingdom.

"Mr. Zhang, war correspondent Ye Yin will bring you the latest from the front lines!" Ye Yin's face appeared on the camera. "Hong Yi, can you see me?"

"Get out of the way, don't block the camera!" Zhang Menglong took out a bag of sunflower seeds and started cracking them open, Hong Yi laughed with her hand covering her mouth, apparently, her relationship with Ye Yin had grown closer over the past few days.

"What's the situation on the front lines?"

"A few days ago, the fighting between Tambat Kingdom and Brahma Country was still very fierce, with neither side giving way. However, due to the gap in military power, Tambat Kingdom had always been at a disadvantage. But for some reason, a few days ago, Tambat Kingdom suddenly contracted their defenses and outright abandoned two military fortresses, now pulling back to their last line of defense."

"Exactly as I imagined," Zhang Menglong couldn't help but praise General Afral's decision. By holding the remaining three fortresses, they would only disperse their combat power. It was better to abandon two defenses and focus all forces on the final stand. As long as they could hold on for a few days, their troops would completely grasp the new equipment, and then it would be time for a counterattack."

...

The front lines of Brahma Country, where the overall commander, Pratt, was deploying the final assault.

On the map, it was densely flagged with the blue flags of Brahma Country, signifying the areas they had occupied. In the entire Kexlam region, only one-eighth of the territory remained.

"General, they just keep defending, not engaging us at all, and utterly regardless of cost. Every time we send out fighter jets, they directly activate all their anti-aircraft weapons. If we force an attack, the losses will be substantial!"

"It doesn't matter," Pratt was confident about winning this battle. "They've been holed up there for five days now, always using this costly method. Their backup supplies can't keep up. When they're out of ammunition and food, we won't even need to make a serious effort, just continue the feint attacks without actually striking!"

"Yes!"

"Prepare for a sortie, Seventh Flying Squadron. Remember, it's just a feint, conserve the ammo and missiles!"

"Yes!"

"Unit 07 of the Seventh Squadron is ready, requesting takeoff orders!"

"Unit 08 is ready, requesting takeoff orders!"

...

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the ground emitted a dull noise, and a flight commander made a gesture to pause the takeoff, then lay down on the ground, pressing his ear tightly against it.

"Boom... " The dull noise continued.

"What's happening? Is it an earthquake?"

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