The residence occupied at least twenty mu of land, far larger than Shen Mo's previous home in the outer region.
At last, he had a little world of his own.
He could bring to life all the plans he had long cherished.
"Also, once everything is arranged, I'll need to let Uncle Chen and the others know and invite them to a housewarming feast."
Moving into a new home was a major occasion. It wouldn't do to celebrate without inviting friends and family to a banquet.
Three days later, Shen Mo sent invitations to familiar friends and old acquaintances from River-Facing Sect, including Uncle Chen, Cao Ren, and Guo Zhao, inviting them to his residence for a feast of spirit beasts.
Guo Zhao was the first to arrive.
"Junior Brother Shen, this residence of yours is quite something."
He looked around with a smile.
"It really is in a good spot. I only managed to get it because someone helped me out."
Shen Mo nodded and invited him to sit.
"This place is at the heart of the spirit vein, an excellent location. If you got it through connections, Junior Brother Shen, those connections must be quite impressive."
"Senior Brother Guo, you're overthinking it." Shen Mo smiled. "I don't have any impressive connections in the sect. The steward simply took a liking to me when he checked my cultivation and offered to find me a residence."
"The steward took a liking to you?"
Guo Zhao paused, then asked curiously, "Could it be that Junior Brother Shen has astonishing talent?"
He knew very well that the Outer Sect stewards weren't exactly warmhearted people.
Unless someone had something exceptional about them, they wouldn't receive special treatment.
"I suppose you could say that." Shen Mo nodded. He had no intention of hiding it.