Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1386: 882: True Monarch Above_3
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“Step inside, True Man!”
As Yang Zhenshan was taking in his surroundings, a clerk approached and extended an invitation.
Without hesitation, Yang Zhenshan followed the clerk to an elegant room situated upstairs.
After serving tea, the clerk inquired with a deferential tone, “May I know your esteemed surname, True Man?”
His question was clearly aimed at discerning Yang Zhenshan’s identity rather than his given name.
“I am Yang Zhenshan, from the Lingxiu Yang Family!”
“Ah, it is Master Yang! My humble respects to Master Yang!” the clerk responded with marked reverence.
Despite the clerk’s courteous demeanor, Yang Zhenshan understood that this attitude did not reflect that of the White Cloud Commerce as a whole. This was evident because the clerk was merely a Qi Refining Cultivator, while the reception duties were handled by Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
This fact indicated that White Cloud Commerce did not place significant importance on Yang Zhenshan. However, this was understandable, considering the Lingxiu Yang Family was merely a modest Immortal Cultivation Family.
“Might I inquire what types of cave dwellings and shops Master Yang wishes to acquire?” The clerk gestured with his sleeve towards the wall, and a luminous projection emerged, gradually forming a map of the city.
This was not an ability of great power, but rather a mirror array that projected the hall’s layout into the room. The casual use of such a simple array by White Cloud Commerce was a testament to their profound mastery of the Array Dao.
Yang Zhenshan surveyed the available cave dwellings and shops, stating, “I wish to purchase Cave Dwellings No. 8 and No. 9 from Category B, Shop No. 18 from Category B, and Shops No. 36, 37, and 38 from Category C.”
“I intend to acquire all of them!”
His decision to purchase these specific properties had been made while he was still downstairs. Category A was deemed too conspicuous, and he preferred not to draw undue attention.
Two cave dwellings from Category B would suffice. As for the shops, Shop No. 18 under Category B could be designated for Elixir Medicine sales. The three interconnected shops in Category C would be utilized for businesses such as talismans.
“In addition, I require some ordinary residences. That will be all!” Yang Zhenshan indicated an alleyway in the Southern District, inquiring, “There are thirty-eight residences in this alley; may I purchase the entire row?”
These ordinary dwellings, while technically 'caves,' were not categorized under A, B, C, or D. Their surroundings and the concentration of Spiritual Energy were inferior to those bearing category designations.
“Master Yang, each of these residences is priced at six thousand low-grade Spirit Stones!” the clerk announced enthusiastically.
One should not underestimate the cost of these ordinary residences; this was Lotus Heart Valley, after all. Even though these dwellings were situated quite distant from the core Spirit Vein, their Spiritual Energy density surpassed that found outside the city.
This raised the question: why would numerous low-level Loose Cultivators choose to endure hardship here rather than relocate?
Were they unaware of better living conditions elsewhere?
Of course not!
They were aware, yet they chose to remain. The reason was the benefit they derived from the Spirit Vein’s ambient energy.
Even the areas considered slums within Lotus Heart Valley boasted a significantly higher concentration of Spiritual Energy than the outside world.
For cultivators seeking to advance their progress, a location abundant in Spiritual Energy was essential for practice. Thus, they opted to endure the hardships within the valley rather than depart.
Similarly, these ordinary residences offered a suitable environment for the cultivation practices of low-level Loose Cultivators.
Lotus Heart Valley possessed a Second-Order low-grade Spirit Vein, and the Spiritual Energy concentration in these ordinary residences reached the level commensurate with a First-order mid-grade Spirit Vein.
Should the Spirit Vein of Lotus Heart Valley be elevated to Third-order low-grade, the Spiritual Energy density within the ordinary residences could ascend to Second-Order low-grade.
By acquiring these residences, Yang Zhenshan could provide accommodation for his shop clerks and possibly rent out the remaining units to low-level Loose Cultivators, thereby establishing himself as a property owner.