Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1385 - 882: True Monarch Above (2)
Previously on Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather...
"I have no doubt that everyone here recognizes the vast potential of Qingli Immortal City, making extensive explanations unnecessary. Now, you may all accept the gifts I have prepared for you!" Master Yun Ge declared with a smile.
With a mere nod to his attendant, several finely dressed female cultivators stepped forward, carrying exquisite jade plates. These plates were first presented to the four individuals seated in the front row.
Upon the jade plates rested three tokens each, presumably for securing residences and commercial properties.
"Indeed, I am quite pleased with this gift. I trust there will be numerous future opportunities for cooperation with Master Yun Ge!" Que Lingfei exclaimed with a grin, securing the three tokens.
"We of White Cloud Immortal City have always held Cangyu Mountain in the highest esteem. Kindly convey our regards to Lingyu Demon Venerable on behalf of your esteemed master, Lingfei Fairy," Master Yun Ge responded amicably.
Lingyu Demon Venerable is known to be a Third Order great demon from Cangyu Mountain, a formidable being whose power rivals that of White Cloud True Monarch.
While Master Yun Ge was engaged in courteous exchanges with the front-row guests, Yang Zhenshan accepted the gift bestowed upon the Yang family by White Cloud Immortal City. It was merely a shop, and its specific nature remained unknown to him.
Shortly thereafter, the gathering concluded, and Yang Zhenshan departed from Master Yun Ge’s residence, accompanied by Yunxiao and Liu Yue.
"White Cloud Immortal City certainly exhibits a surprising degree of generosity, wouldn't you agree?" Yang Zhenshan commented with an amused smile, idly turning the token in his hand.
"Generous, indeed!" Master Yunxiao echoed, a peculiar smile gracing his lips.
"What is it that you find amusing?" Yang Zhenshan inquired, unable to decipher the meaning behind Master Yunxiao’s subtle expression.
Liu Yue produced her token and presented it to Yang Zhenshan, stating, "Senior, please observe. This is Residence No. 12 in the C character district."
Accepting the token, Yang Zhenshan confirmed it indeed designated Residence No. 12 of the C character district.
The Three Sects of Lingxiu had received two tokens each, implying one residence and one shop allocation.
Residence No. 12 in the C character district was evidently a more remote location. Typically, preferential residences were marked with an 'A' character, followed by 'B', and then 'C'.
It stood to reason that the shops would adhere to a similar stratification.
Yang Zhenshan then examined the shop token belonging to the Illusion Moon Sect, which also bore the designation No. 12 of the C character district. His own token, however, indicated No. 48 of the D character district.
"Let us proceed and ascertain the exact location of this No. 48 of the D character district," Yang Zhenshan declared.
He felt compelled to gauge the true sincerity of White Cloud Immortal City's offering.
The trio navigated the streets of Lotus Heart Valley, embarking on their search.
The recently reconstructed Lotus Heart Valley exhibited a far greater degree of order compared to its previous state. The eastern sector, adjacent to the spirit vein, was exclusively designated for residences. The western area comprised the marketplace, while the southern section housed more modest dwellings, presumably intended for cultivators of lower standing. The northern quadrant featured structures of a more distinctive nature.
The original Lotus Heart Valley was confined within the confines of the valley itself, with the periphery blighted by chaotic shantytowns. Now, the valley had expanded significantly outward, almost encircling the surrounding mountains. The city walls were estimated to span seventy to eighty li.
Should this settlement achieve its full potential, referring to it as an Immortal City would hardly be an exaggeration.
After traversing the streets for a considerable portion of the day, Yang Zhenshan, Yunxiao, and Liu Yue finally located their designated shop.
No. 48 of the D character district!
Gazing upon the shop before him, Yang Zhenshan's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
Blast it all, White Cloud Immortal City is truly being parsimonious!
What was there to say about the shop presented to them?
While not precisely small—consisting of three storefronts spanning over 150 square meters—it was complemented by a rear courtyard of approximately 300 square meters. Crucially, this courtyard lacked any existing structures, providing the owner the freedom to construct as they saw fit.
The shop itself possessed a reasonably appealing exterior and was considerably more spacious than the Yang family's former Artifact Refining Workshop.
However, the location was another matter entirely!
It was situated deep within the market district, with the imposing city wall just a single street to the west.
What level of foot traffic could one realistically expect at such a site?
Yang Zhenshan surmised that ordinary individuals would likely venture no further than this point!
"Indeed, White Cloud Immortal City is exceptionally generous; just look at the sheer expanse of this courtyard!" Master Yunxiao quipped with a knowing smile.
"Your sarcasm is truly unparalleled," Yang Zhenshan remarked, momentarily speechless.
"To have been granted this by White Cloud Immortal City is already a considerable boon. Otherwise, what right would we possess to claim any benefit from them?" Master Yunxiao stated with unvarnished honesty.
What further response could Yang Zhenshan offer? It was a gratuitous offering, after all. What more could one reasonably demand?
"Very well, let us proceed to acquire a few more shops," Yang Zhenshan decided.
"Splendid! Let us investigate, and afterward, I shall have the pleasure of introducing you to Lingfei Fairy," Yunxiao replied.
"Lingfei Fairy!" Yang Zhenshan's eyes brightened, "Does Senior know Lingfei Fairy well?" "We are somewhat acquainted; I've had several dealings with her!" "That's great news!" Subsequently, the trio proceeded to White Cloud Commerce, as all affairs within Lotus Heart Valley were now overseen by White Cloud Commerce, encompassing the acquisition and sale of properties and businesses. However, upon their arrival at White Cloud Commerce, they discovered they were rather behind schedule. The main floor of White Cloud Commerce's hall was teeming with numerous Foundation Establishment Cultivators, all apparently present to acquire shops and residences. Yang Zhenshan remained unhurried, observing from the sidelines. What could one say? The pricing appeared quite sensible, with the premier A-grade residences and shops commanding prices exceeding a million spirit stones, while the lowest D-grade ones required only tens of thousands of spirit stones. A map of Lotus Heart Valley was displayed prominently within the hall, meticulously marking each residence and shop. As individuals completed their purchases of residences or shops, attendants would remove the corresponding markers from the map. After a brief period of observation, Yang Zhenshan witnessed the sale of over a hundred residences and shops. "Tsk tsk, these individuals are truly quite affluent!" Yang Zhenshan had always considered himself well-off, but at this juncture, he realized he could only be classified as moderately wealthy.