About a quarter of an hour later, Chai Wenzheng led Liu Yu to a rather imposing mansion.
The mansion occupied more than a dozen mu and was enclosed by a high wall. A little over ten feet tall, it was difficult for ordinary mortals to scale. The walls had yellowed slightly and were covered in the traces of passing years.
Two stone lions stood before the mansion's main gate. Their expressions were solemn, radiating authority without anger and lending the entrance a stately air. Anyone could tell at a glance that its owner was either wealthy or powerful.
Chai Wenzheng attentively pushed open the gate. Liu Yu stepped into the grounds and looked around:
A cobblestone path ran through the lush green lawn, leading straight to the buildings and pavilions. Tall trees lined both sides of the path, planted in neat rows that were pleasing to the eye.
To the left of the buildings was a pond about half a mu in size. A small pavilion stood at its center, offering a place to enjoy the cool shade. An antique-style red wooden bridge connected it to the path, making for a charming and distinctive sight.
The mansion looked stately and imposing from the outside, while its interior embraced nature with a distinctive craftsmanship. It suited Liu Yu's tastes very well.
"Not bad, not bad."
Liu Yu surveyed the surroundings and felt quite satisfied. Since it pleased his eye, he could not be bothered to inspect the properties one by one. After all, it was only a place to stay, and the spiritual energy would be much the same anywhere.
He turned slightly and said to Chai Wenzheng:
"You've certainly put some thought into this, City Lord Chai. I'll take this mansion."
Seeing Liu Yu's satisfied expression, Chai Wenzheng was delighted