B-grade Residence (Request Follow Reading)

For just thirty-six Spirit Stones, the married couple could move into a B-grade Residence and continue cultivating.

It was like pies falling from the sky!

As for Shen Xuan and his wife—

Ding Yuyao was a mortal and would hardly consume any of the B-grade Residence's cultivation resources.

Shen Xuan was a talisman master, merely at Qi Refining Level 4.

Compared to Zhao Chunsheng at Qi Refining Level 7 and Jiang Xueqi at Qi Refining Level 5, they were completely unmatched.

"This doesn't seem quite right."

Zhao Chunsheng rubbed his hands together, a trace of embarrassment showing in his eyes.

He was getting far too good a deal.

He had just taken a Mid-grade Detoxification Pill, purging every last trace of poison from his body.

The Ding Family had given him that Mid-grade Detoxification Pill for free, all for Shen Xuan's sake.

Even someone as thick-skinned as him felt somewhat guilty toward Shen Xuan.

"Let's go take a look first."

"Talisman Master Shen is right. Husband, let's go have a look together!"

Jiang Xueqi spoke up at just the right moment.

Talisman Master Shen contacted Uncle Ren with a Messaging Talisman.

Led by Uncle Ren, the four of them eagerly went to inspect the B-grade Residences.

There were five vacant B-grade Residences.

When it came to choosing a residence, Jiang Xueqi and Ding Yuyao were clearly more excited.

The moment they entered the B-grade Residence district, Shen Xuan, Zhao Chunsheng, and Jiang Xueqi couldn't help but draw deep breaths.

Clusters of spiritual energy floating through the air were drawn into their bodies by the three of them and refined into wisps of spiritual power—a full ten times faster than in the D-grade Residence district!

Within Shen Xuan's dantian—

Strands of azure-green spiritual power spread outward, coursing through his internal organs. Like waves rising and falling upon a vast sea, they surged with endless vitality.

And this was only the B-grade Residence district.

If they were inside a B-grade Residence's Training Room, where a dedicated Spirit Vein supplied spiritual energy, then that speed...

No wonder any rogue cultivator with even the slightest ambition would rack their brains to gather enough Spirit Stones and move into a Dao Field suited for cultivation.

The Training Rooms of B-grade Residences met the standards of a Tier 1 High-grade Dao Field.

On the outskirts of the Market, the spiritual energy concentration was only one-tenth of this place's.

As for the shantytowns outside, they could only mooch off the spiritual energy that leaked out.

Without Wealth, Companions, Dharma, and Place—without even a Dao Field—wanting to advance through cultivation was nothing but wishful thinking.

Struggling at the bottom for an entire lifetime and reaching, at most, Mid Qi Refining Stage—this was the true life of the overwhelming majority of rogue cultivators!

Fortunately, Shen Xuan possessed the Mysterious Jade Talisman. He could seize the talents of Monster Beasts, continuously improve his Spirit Root Aptitude, and his path of cultivation was bright indeed!

The four of them tirelessly inspected all five B-grade Residences before finally settling on B-Character No. 36 Residence.

"Talisman Master Shen, you have a keen eye! This residence is already very close to the A-grade Core Area, and its spiritual energy is somewhat denser than that of the other residences."

"It has its own entrance and courtyard, and there's even a Spirit Pool inside, with some Spirit Lotus planted there. It's perfectly suited to a Water Method Cultivator like Talisman Master Shen!"

As for Zhao Chunsheng and his wife, a pair of Monster Hunters, they were not worth mentioning in Uncle Ren's eyes.

Shen Xuan was quite satisfied.

"Come, let's take a look inside!" Uncle Ren took out the Access Jade Token.

The defensive formation recognized the jade token's information and slowly opened with Silent Movement.

"From now on, as long as you channel your aura into the Access Jade Token, you can come and go freely."

Each B-grade Residence was separated from the next by more than two li and protected by a Tier 1 High-grade defensive formation. Even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator's Spiritual Sense could not penetrate it to investigate.

Moreover, the residences covered an enormous area.

Not only did each have a separate rear courtyard, but they also came with a Spirit Pool and a Spirit Plant Garden.

Every B-grade Residence was equivalent to a small castle.

"Wow, so many rooms!"

Once inside the B-grade Residence—

Ding Yuyao and Jiang Xueqi could no longer restrain the joy in their hearts and began inspecting the buildings all around them.

Not counting the basement, there were three floors in total, each with four rooms and two halls.

There were two Training Rooms.

Though there was no Spirit Gathering Array, the density of spiritual energy inside was sufficient for Late Qi Refining Stage cultivators to cultivate.

"Talisman Master Shen, let's go upstairs and have a look." Uncle Ren led Shen Xuan up to the second floor.

The layout of every floor was similar.

However, the third floor had an extra small terrace from which they could overlook the entirety of Qinglong Bay Market.

"Let's take a look at the Spirit Pool!"

There were several ordinary Spirit Lotuses in the Spirit Pool, swaying in the breeze with a charm all their own.

Standing beside the Spirit Pool, Shen Xuan felt the fresh Water Spiritual Qi wash over him, filling him with an indescribable sense of comfort.

Near the Spirit Pool was a small Spirit Plant Garden, planted with several common first-rank spirit plants.

"This residence, then." Shen Xuan was quite satisfied.

The Spirit Pool was what he valued most.

The more water there was in a place, the stronger his Sense of Security became.

"Alright!" Uncle Ren skillfully handed over the Access Jade Token.

"Write Fellow Daoist Zhao's name as the owner."

"Ah!"

Uncle Ren hesitated for a moment, but ultimately followed Shen Xuan's wishes and registered Zhao Chunsheng as the owner.

Shen Xuan took out seventy-two Spirit Stones and prepaid a year's rent.

After Uncle Ren left, Shen Xuan returned to the B-grade Residence, where the two women were chattering away.

Women were even more particular about the quality of a home.

"It's settled. Seventy-two Spirit Stones a year. Fellow Daoist Zhao is the owner, and I've paid a year's rent in advance."

Jiang Xueqi excitedly shook Zhao Chunsheng's arm.

"Husband, when are we moving?"

"Wife, quiet down. You're making my head hurt."

Zhao Chunsheng rubbed his hands together, then turned to Shen Xuan. "Then we'll be basking in Talisman Master Shen's light. We'll pay half the rent—thirty-six Spirit Stones, right?"

With great care, he counted out thirty-six Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag and handed them to Shen Xuan.

After putting away the Spirit Stones, Shen Xuan said, "We'll live on the third floor, you'll live on the second floor, and the first floor will be kept for receiving guests. No problem with that?"

"No problem!"

Shen Xuan took out the Access Jade Token and had the four of them infuse it with their auras.

"From now on, the four of us can enter and leave freely. No one else is allowed to open the entrance ward."

Zhao Chunsheng suddenly said with some hesitation, "Talisman Master Shen, there's something... could I discuss it with you?"

He seemed unable to bring himself to say it and turned to look at Jiang Xueqi beside him.

Jiang Xueqi gritted her teeth and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Talisman Master Shen, you're a good person. My husband and I have benefited from your kindness. Logically speaking, we really shouldn't make any excessive requests. But..."

"Speak directly."

"We have two children. We can't possibly move into a B-grade Residence while still leaving them cooped up in the Apprentice Dormitory."

So that was it!

"Then let them move in too."

Shen Xuan did not mind.

Each floor had four rooms and two halls. Two more boys would not be a problem.

"Talisman Master Shen, I, Zhao Chunsheng, will never forget this great kindness. If there's ever anything you need, just give Zhao the word!"

Zhao Chunsheng looked as though he were moved to tears, making Shen Xuan somewhat unaccustomed to it.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, don't be so sentimental! I really can't stand it!"

Shen Xuan shook his head and pulled Ding Yuyao upstairs to inspect the rooms on the third floor.

Behind them, Jiang Xueqi's eyes were likewise shimmering with tears.

"It's only sharing a B-grade Residence. Is it really necessary?"

Shen Xuan silently mused.

But he soon understood the crux of it.

The hearts of parents the world over were pitiable!

Zhao Chunsheng and Jiang Xueqi had always struggled for their two children's path of cultivation, hoping to provide them with better conditions.

For that, they had not hesitated to shortchange themselves, living all this time in a D-grade Residence.

It was not that they did not want to move into the best residence. They simply lacked the Spirit Stones.

The two families sharing a residence only added Shen Xuan, one more Cultivator.

In truth, the Zhao Family took more than half of the benefits of the B-grade Residence.

Invisibly, it was the equivalent of giving Zhao Chunsheng seventy or eighty Spirit Stones a year.

How could this not move him to tears?

One had to know that Cultivators valued profit even more than mortals did, and the trust between them was exceedingly low.

Zhao Chunsheng and his wife were no fools.

It was perfectly normal for them to earn a bit of the difference by purchasing Monster Beasts and selling Talismans; after all, Zhao Chunsheng had put in the effort.

The Ding Family's discount on renting a B-grade Residence was entirely out of consideration for Shen Xuan.

Moreover, the number of Cultivators in the two families was in a ratio of one to four.

No matter how one looked at it, the Zhao Family had taken every possible advantage in this joint rental of the B-grade Residence.

Zhao Chunsheng and his wife were immensely grateful.

Shen Xuan suddenly turned back and said to them, "Let's make this clear in advance: the Spirit Pool is mine, so don't touch it. The Spirit Plant Garden belongs to you two!"