Library of Heaven's Path 2: Eternal Fate of the Heavens

Chapter 375: Chapter 10 Citizen Grading
 

Indeed, upon hearing these words, many people present turned a bit pale, especially the elder from earlier, who staggered and almost fainted.

Having spent 500 Destiny Plates to teleport here, they thought they could enjoy a better life, but before they even arrived, someone snatched their storage rings and all their possessions were robbed…

Spending their life’s savings just to stay in Tianli City for three days and then be ruthlessly expelled, it all seemed rather sorrowful.

Turning his head, he glanced at Zhang Xuan not far away, a fierce look flashing in his eyes.

If he could only stay for three days before leaving, he might as well be dead. Since that’s the case, I will not let you have a good time either!

“What’s the third option?” Just then, someone else asked.

The middle-aged man didn’t keep them guessing and said with a light smile, “At our Wanxiang Sect, you can also acquire a temporary residence permit! Rest assured, in our Wanxiang City, our prices are fair and we do not deceive the old or young; we definitely won’t let you suffer a loss.”

No wonder there was so much explanation, the main goal was this… Zhang Xuan suddenly realized.

“I know you want to ask about the rental price!”

Seeing the people around him looking at each other, the middle-aged man continued, “A single-room residence costs 500 Destiny Plates per year in rent, and if renting by the day, it’s 3 Destiny Plates per day! Of course, whether it’s residences or daily necessities, even finding a partner, you can purchase all from our Wanxiang Sect. As long as one’s cultivation breaks through to the Life Sea Realm, they can even obtain the status of a Tier-3 citizen of the Tianli Dynasty, without needing to buy a house, and will have the right to long-term residence.”

“Life Sea Realm?”

“If one could break through to that realm, why would they even need to come here?”

Everyone just laughed bitterly.

Those strong enough to reach the Life Sea Realm were each a major force to be reckoned with. With such cultivation, coming here or not, had no meaning at all.

“My lord, what did you mean by Tier-3 citizens?”@@novelbin@@

While people were reflecting, a question arose, “Does that mean people here are also ranked?”

“Of course!”

The middle-aged man nodded. “The citizens of Tianli City are classified into five tiers, and those like you with only a temporary status are not even considered citizens. If we really have to rank you, you would only be considered refugees!”

“Citizens of five tiers?”

“Not even ranked?”

The crowd was stunned again.

Being able to use 500 Destiny Plates for teleportation, their statuses and identities naturally weren’t weak; they were at the very least nobles of the royalty. Now being told that in Tianli City they weren’t even ranked as ordinary citizens, not even as subordinates… It all seemed very depressing.

“Correct!”

Seemingly wanting to dampen everyone’s pride, a hint of arrogance from a former emperor of the capital and a demon city appeared in the eyes of the middle-aged man: “Purchasing houses and obtaining permanent status are the only ways to have a chance to acquire the qualifications of a Tier-5 citizen. As for the remaining Tier-4 citizens, contributions to Tianli City are required. The greater the contribution, the higher the tier! And you, what have you done for Tianli City? Nothing at all, so why should you receive any special treatment?”

“That’s true!” Everyone fell silent at the same time.

To receive something, one must first see what has been given, or what can be given. Tianli City, being the center of the mainland, is a place everyone yearns for. Without such regulations, it would surely be overcrowded.

Empyrean Kong suddenly spoke, “How can one make contributions? What kind of actions count as contributions?”

He usually didn’t speak, but every word he said hit the nail on the head.

The middle-aged man replied, “Any action that benefits Tianli City counts as a contribution. Like tavern owners, restaurants, cloth merchants, who pay taxes to Tianli City every year, that counts as a contribution! Some powerful individuals with strong cultivation can also accept missions issued by the dynasty, such as slaying mountain bandits, finding artifacts, saving people, and treating diseases… Completing any of these can also earn contributions.”

“Tier-4 citizens enjoy certain privileges, like a 10% discount on using Teleportation Formations.”

“Tier-3 citizens can freely enter the Inner City without restrictions, and buying goods can enjoy a 20% discount.”

“As for Tier-1 citizens, each one has the potential to receive a royal title, qualify to buy houses in the Inner City, hold a revered status, and enjoy a 40% discount on any resource purchase.”

“I heard you mention the Inner City before? What is the Inner City?” Zhang Xuan asked.

The middle-aged man said, “Tianli City is divided into the Inner City and the Outer City. The Inner City is more prosperous, and the Origin qi is richer. The headquarters of the Fate Master, Medical Skill Sect, and the Artifact Refining Sect and other Second-level Heavenly Destiny headquarters are located there. As for the place we are in now, that’s the Outer City, where citizens of Tier-3 and below can reside.”

“Oh!” Zhang Xuan suddenly realized.

This Tianli City not only classified people into different levels but even had geographic discrimination. Without a high enough tier, it is impossible to get in; the hierarchies are indeed strict.

“Alright, I have said everything that needs to be said, those who want to rent or buy a house, you can follow me now…”

The middle-aged man waved his hand.

“Elder…”

Just then, the grandfather and grandson pair from earlier came forward again, the elder quickly stepping forward looking nervously at the middle-aged man, “If… if we don’t have money, can you rent us a place for a while? Even the smallest house, even living in the basement is fine, as long as we can stay; rest assured, I will definitely find a way to earn money and pay it back…”

“No money?”

A look of disgust appeared in the middle-aged man’s eyes: “No money and you come to Tianli City? Get lost!”

“But I…”

The elder’s lips trembled, then suddenly turned around, pulling his grandson a few steps towards Zhang Xuan, and kneeled down on one knee: “Esteemed sir, we were wrong, can you give us our money back? We really don’t want to be driven back!”

“Oh, drama!”

The middle-aged man and several guards around him stopped and looked on, their faces revealing curiosity.

There were many people teleported here every day, but these people didn’t know each other. To see such a conflict upon arrival was rare, and for them, it was quite a spectacle.

“I told you, I didn’t take your money! Ask whoever took it.” Zhang Xuan frowned.

Unexpectedly, after teaching them a lesson, they had not learned their lesson and dared to bother him again.

Good people indeed can’t last, not only causing trouble but it seemed they were even being unjustly blamed.

The truth is, had Yao Chunwen not framed him at that time, and had this guy spoken up to help, he definitely would have returned the money. But now… even giving a single Destiny Plate would be too much for this Master of One Realm!

“Are you sure you won’t give it?”

The elder’s expression turned fierce.

“What, being unreasonable now, planning to rob?” Zhang Xuan shook his head.

“You’ll regret this!”

Muttering, the elder stood up, pulling his grandson and quickly knelt before the middle-aged man, eyes full of pleading, “Please, noble sir, stand up for us poor grandfather and grandson!”