I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property

"So, what's the deal? Is he telling the truth?" Siens gave a signal to his main assistant.

"It does seem to be the case," Siens's aide replied, "This is the regulation for every civilization joining the Universal Alliance. If there is no private seller, it automatically belongs to the civilization within the jurisdiction."

"Damn, how can there be such absurdities?" Siens cursed under his breath.

But even so, he had a way to deal with it.

"Mr. Zhang Menglong, putting the facts aside, although you financed the purchase of Earth, this doesn't necessarily represent the wishes of all humans. You probably don't have the qualification to make such a decision on behalf of humanity."

"Pffft!" Zhang Menglong couldn't help but laugh, "Ignoring the facts? You've ignored the facts, and we're just talking nonsense here? Are you out of your mind? I heard you have a master's degree, right? Did you get your master's from some polytechnic university in East China?"

"Mr. Zhang, I think what Mr. Siens said makes no sense. Even if you are a great academian, you are just an ordinary member of Earth, merely a citizen of Huaxia. How can you grant the whole Earth as your personal property?"

"Exactly! This is dictatorship, this goes against humanity!"

"We demand that you relinquish Earth's ownership. Earth shouldn't belong to just one person; it should belong to all of humanity!"

"I suggest that the Planetary Council immediately handle this issue, conduct a public vote on the method to handle Earth's ownership! Mandatory measures can be taken if needed!"

"I second the motion!"

"We second it too!"

Voices filled with opposition and provocation arose one after another.

Actually, it's understandable because, before all this, the entire Earth was where humans relied on for survival. Wars over land were indeed not uncommon, but they happened locally, and no one ever considered to whom the entire Earth should belong.

If there's any consideration, it should belong to all humanity.

Now Zhang Menglong was telling them that he had bought Earth, the whole planet, including humanity, as his personal assets. To them, this meant they all became Zhang Menglong's appendages.

A person went from being free to being akin to a slave, and many of them were high-ranking individuals with considerable influence and prestige on Earth. How could they accept such a drastic change in status?

"So you mean I've spent my money for nothing?" Zhang Menglong sneered, "Do you even know what happens to an unclaimed planet in the universe?"

"Earth will directly become an affiliated planet of a Level Two civilization, needing to comply with their management and remit a certain percentage of wealth annually. Is this what you wish to see?" Zhang Menglong's tone was very calm.

"We aren't discussing whether Earth should have been bought," Siens said, "If what you said is true, then humanity will thank you for helping Earth gain independence."

"Indeed, we are not denying your contribution."

"What do you mean then?"

"What we want to express is that Earth's ownership shouldn't belong to an individual but to a collective," Siens reiterated, "If you've bought Earth, then fine, we can buy Earth's ownership from you on behalf of the Planetary Council; I believe that would be quite reasonable, right?"

"Oh? That'd work too," Zhang Menglong smiled, "Your handling is quite correct, then the money can be considered as an advance I made for humanity; you can pay and buy Earth back directly from me, I won't charge a dime of interest!"

"Mr. Zhang is indeed an elite among humans!"

"Yes, your insightful consciousness makes us admire you, and your achievements will surely be communicated to all humanity."

The sound of fawning praise began again.

As long as they can regain Earth's ownership from Zhang Menglong, even if Earth belongs to all humanity, to the Planetary Council, then the manipulation of power and the mastering of real authority are something they're always adept at.

"Well, trouble yourselves to pay up," Zhang Menglong extended a hand, "10,000 Cosmic Coins, fair and honest, you can check Earth's price directly on the system; once the money is returned to me, I'll immediately transfer Earth's ownership to the Planetary Council."

"Cosmic Coins? What's that?"

"It should be a universal currency in the cosmos, right? After all, he can't use our Earth's currencies, can he?"

"What's the exchange rate between these and our Earth's currencies? How many US Dollars or Euros do we need?"

"Anyway, it can't be that outrageous; he left Earth only a few years ago. If he alone can afford to buy Earth, it means these Cosmic Coins aren't that valuable."

"That's sensible!"

...

"Oh, by the way, maybe you're not that clear. Let me introduce: Earth is a Level One civilization, and the highest civilization above us is a Level Five civilization called Twin Whales Cosmic Empire. The currency exchange rate between each large level of civilization is 10,000 times!"

"Oh, in addition, the exchange rate between our Twin Whales Cosmic Empire's currency and Cosmic Coins is roughly 10:1."

"10,000 times?" Instantly someone calculated mentally.

1 Cosmic Coin equals to their 10 Level Five civilization's currency, 10,000 Level Four civilization's currency, 1 billion Level Three civilization's currency, 10 trillion Level Two civilization's currency, and 10 quintillion Level One civilization's currency.

In other words, 10 quintillion general currency from Earth is needed to exchange for 1 Cosmic Coin, meaning 10,000 Cosmic Coins require 100 quadrillion Earth's general currency to purchase!

It's a shocking revelation when you think about it; the most widely used settlement currency is the US Dollar, but can anyone come up with 100 quadrillion US Dollars? Even if all the countries in the world emptied themselves, could they gather 100 trillion US Dollars?

"Mr. Zhang, may I ask what is currently Earth's general currency?" someone asked, hoping that any currency on Earth would do; gathering 100 quadrillion Zimbabwe dollars wasn't impossible, given their history of issuing a note worth 100 trillion.

"Of course, it's Huaxia currency!" Zhang Menglong said without telling them that he had Otis adjust Huaxia currency's value to match the exchange rate with the Twin Whales Cosmic Empire's general currency.

"Hurry up, pay the money," Zhang Menglong said, "Honestly, I'm so tired of your petty issues; pay up quickly, I'll transfer ownership of Earth to you, you think I care so much?"

"10,000 Cosmic Coins..." No one expected this seemingly moderate sum of 10,000 Cosmic Coins to actually represent such a massive fortune.

"Mr. Zhang, as far as we know, you've only left Earth for a few years; how did you earn 10,000 Cosmic Coins?" someone asked.

Everyone knew Zhang Menglong was wealthy, but even if he were immensely wealthy, a few hundred million US Dollars would be his limit, yet still far from the 10,000 Cosmic Coins.

"Why should I tell you?" Once Zhang Menglong spoke, he made people furious, "If I told you how to make money, then I wouldn't be the richest; either I'm crazy or you are!"

"You..."

"What do you mean 'you'? Do you understand who you're talking to now? You're speaking to the owner of Earth; please use 'you' and adopt a respectful and humble attitude when speaking!" Zhang Menglong resumed his lordly manner over Earth.

"Seriously, can you guys manage?" Zhang Menglong said sarcastically, "Can't come up with 10,000 Cosmic Coins, yet you're talking nonsense with me here! A bunch of paupers!"