Ten Thousand Gold

Upon entering, Yun Xi's first sensation was the dense fluctuations of Spiritual Energy and its cleanliness, free from any Strange Energy contamination.

Next, she noticed the clean and bright environment within.

The floor was paved with beautiful, smooth white tiles that refracted dazzling points of light under the illumination of the Spiritual Energy lamps.

Seeing Yun Xi arrive, a staff member immediately stepped forward.

"Esteemed guest, welcome."

"Hello, I'm here to look at houses. Do you have any recommendations?" Yun Xi didn't specify whether she wanted to rent or buy, as she wasn't sure about the available properties.

Logically, she didn't know how long she would be staying in Qinglan Town, so renting would be the best option.

However, if there was a high-quality property at a suitable price, buying one wouldn't be an issue. After all, she was different from her past self; she wasn't short on money.

More importantly, there was a significant difference between renting and buying. After purchasing a house, she would automatically gain residency in Qinglan Town.

This way, her Identity Badge would no longer mark her as an adventurer, but as someone like the natives in their eyes.

If she were merely a temporary resident of Qinglan Town, her Identity Badge would still identify her as a new, foreign adventurer.

While adventurers weren't discriminated against, the natives held a stereotype of them: 'no background.'

Just as Yun Xi had considered before, if she continued to carry the identity of an adventurer and her stats were discovered by a high-level appraiser, it would undoubtedly cause immense trouble.

If she had residency in a city, the trouble caused by this issue would be reduced by at least half.

The only drawback was that once she established residency in a town, there would definitely be restrictions on purchasing property or establishing residency in other cities later on.

These restrictions varied according to each city's policies.

"Respected guest, may I ask if you are a resident of Qinglan Town?"

As expected, the staff member inquired.

"If you are a local, there are recent discounts for purchasing property in Qinglan Town."

"If you are not, that's alright. I will strive to get you the best possible discount, and if you purchase the property outright, we will handle the residency procedures for you free of charge."

"Hmm, I've just arrived in Qinglan Town and am not very familiar with the local policies. I'd like to ask, if I establish residency in Qinglan Town now, will there be any restrictions if I want to buy property in other cities later on?" Yun Xi asked her.

"You don't need to worry about that. Our Qinglan Town has always championed freedom. Do you see the statue of the goddess at the town entrance? That is the statue of the Goddess of Freedom, and our Qinglan Town believes in Her."

"Therefore, there are almost no restrictions on establishing or leaving residency."

"If you wish to leave Qinglan Town in the future, you simply need to sell your property back to us. However, the repurchase price will be ninety percent of the market value at that time..."

"If you're worried about losing money, you can rest assured. Property prices in Qinglan Town are steadily increasing. This year's prices have increased by about 10% compared to last year, guaranteeing you won't lose out."

"Other than that, are there any other restrictions?"

"No, there aren't. The only restriction, 'selling back the property,' is to prevent our Qinglan Town's houses from remaining vacant. You know, some geniuses and strong individuals go to larger cities and often don't return, which causes some trouble.

So, anyone who wants to establish residency in another city must first sell their property back to us."

On this matter, Yun Xi didn't need to worry about her lying.

Whether buying or establishing residency, a contract would be signed, and the terms would be clearly stated within.

If the staff member lied, it would be immediately apparent.

"Guest, you can be assured that Qinglan Town's public security is renowned throughout the surrounding areas. If you choose to establish residency here, it will definitely be better than in other towns..." For the sake of sales, the staff member did her best to praise Qinglan Town.

"Alright, then please recommend something for me. My requirement is for the district with the best public security, and preferably a quiet one."

Hearing the implication in Yun Xi's words, the staff member's eyes lit up.

After a round of inquiries, Yun Xi finally chose a district next to Central Avenue, number 26 Filan Street.

It was a two-story small building with a modest area, totaling no more than 100 square meters across both floors, which was just enough to meet Yun Xi's personal living needs.

However, its price was outrageously expensive, requiring 10,000 Gold Coins, and it could only be purchased with Gold Coins.

To put it in perspective, 10,000 Gold Coins = 1,000,000 Silver Coins = 100,000,000 Copper Coins...

Meanwhile, other slightly better houses in Qinglan Town were priced at a few hundred to a few thousand Gold Coins, and some houses could even be bought with Silver Coins.

As for the lower-end houses, they ranged from a few hundred to a few thousand Silver Coins. The cheapest house in Qinglan Town could be purchased for as little as 80 Silver Coins.

Correspondingly, the house Yun Xi had her eye on had no flaws except for its high price.

Filan Street was the cleanest and most secure residential area in Qinglan Town, typically inhabited by noble families.

The small building at number 26 that Yun Xi purchased had an elegant and beautiful design, with interior and exterior decorations made from non-polluting materials, making it ready for immediate occupancy.

According to the staff member, this was the only vacant house on Filan Street, specially renovated and built by the former mayor of Qinglan Town for his daughter.

The former mayor's family had already moved to another city, so this property was repossessed by the Qinglan Town authorities and prepared for resale.

However, its price was too high, and those who could afford it found the area too small, which is why it remained vacant.

Yun Xi followed the staff member to inspect the property in person and was very satisfied.

The house was exactly as the staff member had described, and seeing it in person was even more convincing than the simple verbal description.

This house was exceptionally beautiful, and its walls were adorned with simple Spiritual Energy Runes drawn with special paint.

No wonder it was so expensive; it was clear that the former mayor doted on his child.

After returning to the real estate center, Yun Xi began to negotiate with the staff.

"You just told me you'd get me the biggest discount when I bought a house. I wonder how much of a discount I'll get?"

Although she wasn't short on money, it didn't mean she didn't care about the price. Moreover, she couldn't appear extravagant in front of the staff, as that would only make her a target.

"Th-this house is too expensive, but please rest assured. Since I said it, I will definitely do my best to get it for you. Please wait a moment, I'll go ask my supervisor."

"Okay, I'll wait." Yun Xi wouldn't complain if the price was lowered too much. Even if it was only reduced by one Gold Coin, that was still ten thousand Copper Coins.

She was currently topping up every day, and still only managed to get 648 Copper Coins.