This was home to every Demon Hunt Squad.
Within these circles of planted trees and shrubs stood rows of two-story houses. From the outside, every house looked much the same: simple and plain. Being members of Demon Hunt Squads had not earned them any special treatment.
"This will be where you rest after returning from missions, as well as where you cultivate day to day." Wei Zheng led everyone to a courtyard with a plaque reading "Scholar Rank Demon Hunt Squad One" hanging over its gate and introduced it to them.
Although the Temple Alliance had not made their house particularly luxurious, it had spared no effort in providing them with a quiet, comfortable environment for cultivation.
Besides the two-story house, the courtyard contained all sorts of plants. The fresh air felt wonderfully refreshing.
Each house belonged exclusively to one Demon Hunt Squad. Unless that squad was deregistered or disbanded, this would be its home forever. The Temple Alliance would also assign staff to handle cleaning and routine maintenance.
"This is a really nice place." Lin Xin surveyed the courtyard with satisfaction. "I never thought the Temple Alliance would give us a villa just for becoming Demon Hunters."
"Give?" Wei Zheng, who had been looking at the house with nostalgia, suddenly laughed. "You have to pay for this house, whether you live here or not."
"The first year costs one thousand Merit Points, and the fee increases by another thousand each year." Wei Zheng counted on his fingers. "You may have plenty of Merit Points right now, but I suggest waiting until this time next year to pay."
Noticing Lin Xin's pained expression, Wei Zheng explained with a chuckle, "These Merit Points aren't rent. They're a necessary expense for maintaining your qualification as a Demon Hunt Squad.
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