News that Chen Yue had beaten Sea Shark Gang's Xiong Wu to death and won at the Life-Death Arena had spread to every corner of the county town overnight.
In the eyes of Brokers, who were experts at judging people by how they dressed, Chen Yue was no longer the poor Pearl Diver who had to grit his teeth just to part with one tael of silver.
His future prospects went far beyond those of a mere military licentiate. In Hepu County, he was already someone worth cultivating a relationship with.
Chen Yue was a little uncomfortable with the Broker's excessive enthusiasm, but his expression remained calm. He got straight to the point. "Sorry for the trouble. I'd like to rent a courtyard next door to the east side of Iron Mountain Hall. Could you find out if that's possible and help arrange it?"
"The place next to Iron Mountain Hall?" The Broker's eyes shifted as he immediately pictured the area.
The alley where Iron Mountain Hall stood was quiet to begin with. He happened to know the little courtyard next door. Its original owner was an Old Scholar who had gone to the prefectural capital with his son the year before last. He'd left someone to look after the place, and it was only available for rent, not for sale.
"Ha! You've come to the right person!"
The Broker thumped his chest. "I know that courtyard! It's quiet and clean, and just a wall away from Iron Mountain Hall. You couldn't ask for a better place! Don't worry, Master Chen, leave it to me! I'll go get the keys and lease right now. We can go take a look, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
Everything went remarkably smoothly. The Broker had clearly made this his top priority, rushing