"Madam, Miss, thank you for waiting. We can go eat now." The housekeeper, Little Grass, had also changed into a relatively refreshing outfit. Everyone went downstairs and walked straight out of the hotel. Xiangyi couldn't understand it even more. She had just glanced at the prices of the dishes, and they weren't much different from the surrounding prices.
With this question in mind, Xiangyi still asked, "Auntie, why aren't we eating at the hotel?"
Zhang Mou suddenly turned her head, genuinely feeling that Xiangyi was talking a lot today, but she still replied impatiently, "The food at this hotel is terrible."
Xiangyi nodded silently, but she knew Zhang Mou had completely lost her patience and didn't continue. Seeing Zhang Mou still studying the map, the housekeeper Little Grass pulled Xiangyi aside and whispered, "Flower Master, why are you talking so much today?"
"I just feel like Auntie is a bit unreliable."
Recalling the embarrassing incident Zhang Mou had caused in the hotel room earlier, and then looking at her choice of where to eat, Xiangyi naturally thought of people who were completely clueless about daily life.
The housekeeper Little Grass glanced at Zhang Mou, who was busy over there, and still whispered a reminder, "Flower Master, Madam is directionally challenged, but she never believes it. So, no matter how long she takes to find her way later, you must be patient, okay?"
The housekeeper Little Grass showed a look of despair, almost as if she had no will to live. This was all completely unknown to Xiangyi, who even found Zhang Mou's peculiar weakness amusing.
But she still nodded, and instead, she became a little more interested in Zhang Mou, watching from the side with the housekeeper Little Grass.
Firstly, she wanted to see what level of directional challenge a human could reach;
Secondly, unlike humans, her need for food was gradually decreasing. She could go for days without eating and her physical condition would only improve.
The housekeeper Little Grass was indeed telling the truth. Since earlier, Zhang Mou had been looking at the map, but she couldn't come up with a definitive plan. Finally, she seemed unable to bear it any longer and turned to ask the housekeeper Little Grass, but she held back.
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Chapter 125 [26] The Mixed-Race Beauty
This was also a woman with a somewhat high sense of self-esteem, unwilling to lose face or show her more vulnerable side. Xiangyi looked at the time, it was already past two o'clock. The housekeeper Little Grass took out some small snacks from her backpack.
"I bought them earlier, just to tide us over." The reason for the housekeeper's delay was now explained. Xiangyi ate a few bites and saw Zhang Mou still trying hard.
Xiangyi reluctantly stepped forward, wanting to see where Zhang Mou was trying to go, as she had been studying the map for so long. She leaned closer and saw that Zhang Mou was looking for the shop that Professor Xia Shang had mentioned earlier.
However, Zhang Mou didn't seem to know how to use high-tech devices. After searching for a long time, she couldn't find it at all. Xiangyi had to interject, "Auntie, I want to eat at the place Professor Xia mentioned earlier."
Zhang Mou glared at her, a little annoyed, feeling that Xiangyi was deliberately causing trouble.
But Xiangyi pointed into the distance and said, "Besides, look, it's very close. We just need to turn left three times, go straight through the third intersection, and we'll be there." Xiangyi drew a route on the simple map. Zhang Mou nodded and pretended to be very displeased, saying, "This is the only time. Don't expect it again."
Even though she really wanted to eat, she still didn't want to directly express her true thoughts. Xiangyi felt even more helpless and followed Zhang Mou walking. Finally, they arrived at the place.
The owner was resting, but still got up to help them prepare some food. Zhang Mou ate as elegantly as ever. After finishing, she sat there chatting with the owner, asking if they knew of any places to stay.
"I do know of some. Every residential area has a bulletin board. You can find something just by looking at it... If all else fails, you can search for a recruitment post online and call them," Zhang Mou said gratefully. The owner continued, "However, don't go to the Angel Street area. The security there is bad. A beautiful woman like you would suffer if you went there."
Zhang Mou chuckled, quite pleased. The two chatted more happily, and Zhang Mou asked for many more details. Then, the three of them took three cars to the nearest residential area and saw a recruitment notice on the bulletin board.
The recruitment required women who were single. Zhang Mou made a phone call, and after discovering the landlord was male, she decided to give up.
They quickly looked for a second place. The people they would be living with were a couple, so Zhang Mou gave up again. In this way, from daytime to night, they looked at more than ten places. Although Zhang Mou could have easily dismissed them, she seemed to be very serious.
Just as Xiangyi was thinking that there would be no result tonight, a police officer on a motorcycle appeared. She was wearing a police uniform and looked extremely heroic. However, the three of them hadn't done anything wrong, and seeing the uniform, they were a bit flustered and didn't know what to do.
Then, the female police officer took off her helmet, revealing a mixed-race beauty's face. Her tan skin had a healthy glow, and her eyes were bright. However, she had fox-like eyes, making her look less like a police officer and more like a disreputable woman.
This stark contrast made Xiangyi find it amusing. The woman said, "You're here to look at apartments, right?"
Xiangyi finally reacted. This police officer wasn't here to cause trouble but was the landlord for this apartment.
"Yes, I'm looking for a place for my daughter to live," Zhang Mou nodded, stating her purpose.
The police officer's gaze fell on Xiangyi, and she looked her up and down before saying, "You seem to have a good temper. Come on, let's go see the apartment."
With that, she parked her motorcycle and led them upstairs. It was a seemingly ordinary residential building, but it had been converted into a shared living space.
There was a large living room in the middle, and the remaining space was divided into four rooms. Three of the doors had name signs, indicating they already had guests. The female police officer pointed to a room and said, "I'm not the landlord, but the landlord is too busy, so I'm here to help out."
Zhang Mou frowned upon hearing this, "Then can you make the decision?"
"Of course. I've lived here for three years. Come in and take a look. This is the apartment for rent."
Saying that, the female police officer opened the door to the room for rent.
Xiangyi walked in and saw that it was extremely clean, with only basic furniture like a bed and a wardrobe. A few steps further, there was a small balcony for drying clothes. From this alone, one could tell that the previous occupant had been meticulous.
"The previous tenant got pregnant and moved out. You came at just the right time, a few days after she left," the female police officer said with a smile, explaining the situation of the previous occupant. She then briefly introduced the other common areas: the kitchen, bathroom, and living room, where a few toys could be seen, exuding a feminine scent.
"Who are the other residents?"
Zhang Mou looked somewhat satisfied. Most importantly, the fact that the person in front of her was a police officer gave Zhang Mou a sense of security.
"Uh, I'm usually busy, so I haven't really seen them. The other two should be working professionals," the female police officer hesitated, suddenly unsure how to answer. After describing for a while, she only knew that the other residents were all women. This, coincidentally, was exactly what Zhang Mou wanted.
Although Zhang Mou disliked Xiangyi, within the scope of her duties, she still had to protect Xiangyi's environment. If there were men, even though Xiangyi's appearance wasn't outstanding, girls could indeed be at a disadvantage in certain aspects, so she would pay close attention to the situation.
"Don't worry, if you move in, I'll take care of her a little. But be aware, this place is different from other places. You absolutely cannot use your Chosen One abilities. If you use your abilities inside the house and the landlord finds out, no matter how well you've behaved before, you'll be kicked out." The female police officer looked at Xiangyi's Chosen One mark and reminded her, which left Xiangyi bewildered.
If it were Ocean City, she could understand, but this was Heaven City, and there was still a place where Chosen One abilities were not allowed.
"Can you do it?" Zhang Mou asked Xiangyi back. She had only just awakened, and it seemed she didn't even know how to control her abilities.
Xiangyi shook her head, "I'm not sure. I just awakened."
"Someone will take you to the Chosen One Alliance for a test in a few days and teach you how to control yourself," Zhang Mou informed Xiangyi of one of the reasons for coming to Heaven City, which was that Heaven City could provide the best environment for Chosen Ones.
"You only awakened now?" The female police officer seemed very surprised, as if curious how Xiangyi had naturally awakened her abilities so late.
"Yes, my child is a bit slow," Zhang Mou replied with a smile, but there was no warmth in her eyes.
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Chapter 126: [27 Updates] Shen Xianya
The policewoman glanced at it and didn't ask further. She then brought up the rent again. "The rent is one thousand, with a deposit of three months' rent."
As she spoke, the policewoman reached into her pocket and pulled out a storage card from a card case. Instantly, a pile of documents flew out. The policewoman's expression turned awkward as she flusteredly tried to pick them up. Qin Xiangyi instinctively lowered her head to pick up the closest one and saw a document.
This document was a transfer application. The signature at the end was a flourish, and she could only vaguely make out the characters to guess what was written.
"Shen Xianya? Immortal?"
She subconsciously read out the name she deciphered. The policewoman let out a surprised sound, seemingly curious why Qin Xiangyi knew her name. But soon, she noticed the document and her expression cleared with understanding.
"I was wondering where my transfer application went," the woman named Shen Xianya said with an embarrassed smile. Qin Xiangyi stepped forward and handed her the document. The butler, along with Zhang Mou, had already picked up the other documents and handed them to Shen Xianya.
"The rental contract is certified by Heaven City," Shen Xianya emphasized the words "Heaven City," adding, "Also, I'd like to remind you all that in Heaven City, you cannot conduct any transactions without a formal contract. Even if you're scammed, there's nothing you can do."
Shen Xianya's hint was subtle. Especially for matters like rent, if there was no formal proof, even with a transfer record, it would be impossible to clarify things. Qin Xiangyi silently took note of this reminder and watched the policewoman quickly search for the contract.
Shen Xianya's eyes kept scanning, and she flipped through the contract at an even faster pace. The Chosen One emblem on her arm was also particularly conspicuous.
Now, according to the supplemented information for this world, Chosen Ones are roughly divided into seven types based on their abilities:
1: Those who surpass limits by strengthening their spirit and physique—Cultivators;
2: Awakened individuals who gain powers through various opportunities;
3: Mages who use supernatural abilities (e.g., witches, sorcerers);
4: Super-brains who create magic using technology;
5: Omnipotent individuals who can do anything but master nothing;
6: Purifiers who expel demons, ghosts, zombies, and strange beasts (e.g., monks, Taoists, priests, nuns);
7: Divinely chosen individuals who are naturally powerful and capable of anything.
There are many smaller categories, but they are generally based on these seven main types.
Among them, Cultivators are the least popular. Not only do they require practice from a young age, but the sheer tedium is unbearable. Because of this, Cultivators are rarely seen at the Chosen One Tournament held every four years.
Seeing Shen Xianya's actions, it happened that she was a Cultivator. Qin Xiangyi looked at her with complex emotions. Shen Xianya, completely unaware, had already pulled out the contract and handed it to Qin Xiangyi.
"Doesn't this contract need parental consent?" Zhang Mou asked, finding it strange that Shen Xianya handed the contract directly to Qin Xiangyi.
"She's the one living in the room, so naturally, it's signed by her. There's also a guardian agreement here. If she does anything, hehehe..." Shen Xianya stopped talking and patted Qin Xiangyi's little head.
At 1.7 meters tall, Shen Xianya had a slender figure, making her stand out next to Qin Xiangyi, who was only 1.6 meters. Qin Xiangyi reluctantly tried to dodge, but in her normal state, she was no match for Shen Xianya.
She could only helplessly continue looking at the contract in her hands, but she soon discovered something unusual about it.
"I have a question? What does it mean 'no responsibility if one dies accidentally in this house'?" This point seemed extremely abrupt, as if announcing that this clean place was actually a haunted house.
Shen Xianya's gaze began to drift, making Qin Xiangyi feel that there were still unspoken matters.
The inability to use Chosen One abilities, coupled with the lack of responsibility for death, seemed like two conflicting elements.
Zhang Mou also took the contract and read it a few times, feeling increasingly uneasy. She stretched out her hand, and the butler Little Grass next to her immediately handed over a mobile news report.
Seeing the news, Zhang Mou raised an eyebrow. "This is a haunted house?"
"Hahaha... Haunted house? It sounds so unpleasant. It's just that someone did accidentally die suddenly," Shen Xianya said, waving her hand awkwardly. However, she slightly nodded her head, as if indicating that she was lying.
Seeing the three of them staring at her, Shen Xianya reluctantly said, "Alright, actually, there's more to the story about that roommate after she got pregnant... She didn't know why she was pregnant and then committed suicide."
Shen Xianya blurted everything out in one go, but then regretted it. Zhang Mou's face turned pale with fright, while Qin Xiangyi's eyebrows shot up. She quickly caught Zhang Mou as she was about to fall.
Zhang Mou's fear shifted, and she immediately gently broke free from the embrace, saying, "Then we won't rent it. It's too dangerous."
Shen Xianya tried even harder to pull Zhang Mou's hand. "Don't! I'll reduce the rent for you!"
Zhang Mou frowned slightly, staring at Shen Xianya for a few seconds, then said, "So, you're the landlord, aren't you?"
Shen Xianya burst into laughter, seemingly realizing she couldn't hide it anymore, and nodded.
"Yes, this is my house, and I live here myself. Sigh, but ever since what happened a year ago, it's been empty inside," Shen Xianya admitted helplessly that her previous words were lies. Because Zhang Mou had asked so abruptly, she hadn't even had time to think about what identity to give her roommate.
Moreover, her claim that she could make decisions and produce the contract so quickly—who else but the landlord would be so enthusiastic?
And these outright lies made it seem uninhabitable.
Qin Xiangyi was still a bit panicked hearing about the haunted house and discussed it with the flower people in her mind.
Hua Nu: This is indeed a cursed house, with a malevolent aura.
Shaoyao: I also feel a bit creeped out.
Oleander: ...
The three expressed their opinions, and with a two-to-one vote, they perfectly decided against living there. Just as Qin Xiangyi was about to encourage Zhang Mou to look elsewhere, Huangquan, the usually indifferent Flower God, suddenly spoke.
Huangquan: This place is greatly beneficial for cultivation.
Huangquan, the renowned representative of the underworld, spoke with convincing authority. Qin Xiangyi might not believe the Hua Nu and the others, but with Huangquan speaking, it meant there was indeed something special about this place.
It might be fatal to ordinary people, but for cultivators, it could hold something good. Qin Xiangyi struggled internally. In the past, she would never have lived in such a cursed house, not even if she died.
But now, this was a world far more terrifying than a cursed house. If Qin Xiangyi wanted to develop quickly and avoid meeting her end, she had to tread a path no one else had taken.
"Five hundred! Not a penny less! Look how big this place is!" Shen Xianya had been pushed to her limit, squeezing the rent down as much as possible. Beside her, Zhang Mou was still struggling to break free from Shen Xianya's grasp, but after a long effort, she could only watch helplessly as she was held captive.
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Chapter 127: [28 More Chapters] Auntie, I'm Not Scared
With no other choice, Zhang Mou looked at Qin Xiangyi again, her eyes silently asking, "What do you think?"
Qin Xiangyi completely understood Zhang Mou's implied question. However, remembering what Huangquan had said earlier, she braced herself and added, "Auntie, I'm not scared."
"As you wish."
Qin Xiangyi saw that Zhang Mou seemed a little angry, but for some reason, she decided not to say anything further. She looked back at Shen Xianya, intending to tell her the result of their discussion. But before she could, Shen Xianya suddenly hugged her and planted a hard kiss on her face.
After doing this, Shen Xianya turned to look at Zhang Mou. Zhang Mou, with a cold face, righteously refused.
Qin Xiangyi, having had her "tofu eaten," was still stunned, touching her face in disbelief.
Shaoyao: Flower Master, this woman is too detestable, taking advantage of you like that.
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