Led by Information Gatherer Bao, Xu Qingtong and his two companions found an eatery, ordered a tableful of dishes, and sat together for a hearty meal.
During the meal, Xu Qingtong asked Information Gatherer Bao whether there were any houses for rent. Information Gatherer Bao's eyes immediately lit up, and he readily promised that he would find them a house!
Sure enough, by the time Xu Qingtong and his companions had finished eating, Information Gatherer Bao returned. He said there was a courtyard residence in the southeast of the city that cost only eight hundred spirit stones a year.
Xu Qingtong paid for the meal and followed Information Gatherer Bao, turning left and right along the way until they reached the southeastern corner of Zhonglü City.
Not only was the place remote, but the house was also rather dilapidated. Seeing its poor condition, Xu Qingtong could not help frowning slightly.
Seeing this, Information Gatherer Bao hurried forward and said, "Senior, this is the cheapest one, so it's a little run-down! I've found three houses for you. Once you've seen them all, if none suits you, I won't charge you anything today!"
Xu Qingtong inwardly nodded at his words. Information Gatherer Bao was fairly conscientious in his work. He had actually found three houses, leaving much more room for choice!
"Take me to see the other houses!" Xu Qingtong said.
Bao Qingping took Xu Qingtong and his companions to see the other two houses in turn. In the end, Xu Qingtong chose a house in a less remote location with a relatively tidy courtyard. He paid fifteen hundred spirit stones and finally had a place to stay.
"Fellow Daoist Bao, thank you for your help! While you're at it, please look into something else for me. See whether anyone in this