Cloudgate Court!
After a moment's thought, Lin Changheng made his choice.
He also realized there was indeed some truth to the saying: things gathered by kind, and people flocked with their own.
No wonder the brokerage went to such seemingly "unnecessary lengths." The way the courtyards' residents had gradually changed also reflected that principle.
"Certainly! Cloudgate Court happens to have just one vacant courtyard left. The previous tenant moved out three months ago. He was a brewer, too-a fortunate coincidence."
Fang Daming nodded briskly and immediately took a booklet from his Storage Bag. Wetting his finger at his lips, he flipped through it before looking up and asking, "Senior, if you're free now, shall we go take a look?"
"If you like it, we can settle things early and avoid unexpected complications."
Lin Changheng remained composed, refusing to be led along. Instead, he asked leisurely, "What's the rent?"
"Seventy-two low-grade spirit stones a year."
Fang Daming had tried a little trick. Seeing that Lin Changheng did not take the bait, he dared not try again and answered honestly.
"Why such an oddly specific amount?"
Lin Changheng frowned slightly.
"The extra is the brokerage's profit." Fang Daming scratched his head, making no attempt to conceal it. Naturally, Lin Changheng did not think the brokerage offered free services or did charity work. Accepting the explanation, he nodded. "Let's go. Lead the way, and we'll have a look."
"Certainly."
Delighted, Fang Daming turned to fetch a Magic Contract, then hurried to lead the way.
Noticing Lin Changheng's slight puzzlement, he quickly explained, "If you like the place, Senior, having the contract with me means we can sign it, complete the lease, and let you move in on the spot. That saves you another trip to the brokerage."
"Understood."
Lin Changheng gave no further