Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 689: Chapter 689: Strange Charm Is No Match for the Human Heart (Part 1)

Song’s uncle by marriage was surnamed Yue, Yue Buyi.

This high-tier Purple Mansion cultivator was quite interesting, with a handsome and refined appearance, impeccable manners, and the air of a lady-killer reminiscent of male protagonists from old-time romance novels.

But Wang Chen found him to be very fake.

Perhaps it was his preconceived notions, but he easily saw through Mr. Yue’s sanctimonious facade and scoffed at the price the latter had quoted.

“Taoist Friend Yue, if that’s the case, then there’s no need for us to continue this conversation,”

Wang Chen didn’t bother mincing words and said bluntly, “Five hundred thousand Low Spirit Stones. If you’re willing to sell, we can sign the Taoist Contract now; if not, then forget it.”

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Wang Chen’s resolute stance turned Yue Buyi’s complexion green. After a moment of silence, he replied, “At least six hundred thousand, not one less.”

As he spoke, Yue Buyi’s heart was bleeding.

The layout and location of this residence were quite good; it was one of his most proud real estate investments. If not for that incident, he could have sold it for fifty thousand Middle Spirits without any issue.

Fifty thousand Middle Spirits equate to six million Low Spirits,

And now he could only sell it for a tenth of that price.

There was no choice; Golden Core True Persons wouldn’t care for such a house, and Purple Mansion cultivators couldn’t solve the problems of the Strange Charm haunting it. The previous tenants had fled, ruining the reputation of the residence.

As a result, the embarrassing tales about the landlord had spread far and wide!

Now, the residence had become a hemorrhoid for Yue Buyi. The more he tried to conceal it and the less willing he was to cut it off, the worse the ulcer festered, and occasionally people would stab it a few times.

It was excruciatingly painful!

What Yue Buyi hadn’t expected was that even after lowering the price to such an extent, Wang Chen just snorted and, with a hand gesture, said, “I take my leave!”

And with that, he got up to leave!

Yue Buyi was boiling with rage, instantly losing his composure, “Taoist Friend Wang!”

At that moment, he truly wanted to draw his sword and slice Wang Chen in half.

This was simply too much!

Wang Chen turned around to look at Yue Buyi, his expression serene and his stance firm.

The momentum that Yue Buyi had just built up deflated like a ball pricked by a Golden Needle, sinking instantly.

“Fine, fine, fine!”

He waved his hand in anguished resignation, “Let’s sign the Taoist Contract!”

Property in Yongle Immortal City was perpetually owned and protected by Immortal laws, and the transaction process was also straightforward.

After both parties signed the Taoist Contract, they went together to the City Registry Department, one of the Thirty-Six Departments, to handle the transfer procedures. After paying the deed tax, Wang Chen obtained the land and house deeds.

Although the price of six hundred thousand Low Spirits was a discount, Wang Chen indeed could not afford it.

However, with his substantial wealth, pawning his previous Magical Treasure, the Purple Lightning Flying Boat, for a mortgage loan at the pawnshop was an easy solution.

Next door to the City Registry Department was the largest pawnshop in Yongle Immortal City.

It was said to have the backing of a Nascent Soul True Immortal!

But buying the house was just the beginning. The City Registry Department’s appraisal of the residence was fifty-five thousand Middle Spirits, and from then on, Wang Chen would have to pay one percent of that every year, which is five hundred and fifty Middle Spirits in residence tax.

Whether the house was truly Strange or not, the City Registry Department didn’t care.

Indeed, this was one of the main reasons why Yue Buyi couldn’t sell the house.

The residence tax was fierce! If one couldn’t pay it, the City Registry Department would confiscate the property and auction it off to deduct the taxes.

If Wang Chen were to meet an untimely demise without a direct heir or a will,

The residence would also become the property of the City Registry Department!

However, more humanely, the residence tax could be offset with Immortal Merit.

The residence tax of five hundred and fifty Middle Spirits could be offset with just fifty-five points of Immortal Merit, which was very cost-effective!

Regrettably, after exchanging for the External Core Technique, Wang Chen didn’t have many Immortal Merit points left, so he had to pay the first year’s residence tax upfront with Middle Spirits.

It felt like a loss of a billion!

But the one who felt even more shortchanged was Yue Buyi.

After handling the property transfer procedures, this high-tier Purple Mansion cultivator said to Wang Chen with a forced smile, “Taoist Friend Wang, congratulations on acquiring your new residence. May you live in peace and harmony, and may everything go smoothly!”

The venom in his words was almost spilling out.

Wang Chen smiled as if a spring breeze had caressed his face, “I’ll take your kind words to heart.”

Yue Buyi left with a sweep of his robes, leaving behind an extremely awkward Song.

Yet Wang Chen didn’t forget this little cultivator who still retained some innocence, and stuffed a sum of spirit stones into his hand as a tip for his hard work.

Back at the residence that now belonged to him, Wang Chen began to “stir up a big fuss.”

Although hiring a few people to clean and tidy up wouldn’t cost many spirit stones, he preferred to do it himself.

First, he swept away all the dust and rubbish in the front courtyard, main house, and side rooms using the Cleansing Technique, then he washed everything thoroughly with the Cloud Rain Jue, and finally, he took out household items like tables, chairs, and benches from his Sumeru Ring.

In just half a “two hours,” the residence was transformed.

Wang Chen even summoned his Sword Pill to prune the overly lush trees in the courtyard!

He was brimming with a sense of accomplishment.

Tap tap tap!

As he was admiring the fruits of his labor, someone gently knocked on the courtyard door.

Wang Chen’s brows immediately furrowed, his good mood shattered in an instant.

This knocking…

He was all too familiar with it!

With a wave of his sleeve, the door swung open on its own, revealing a stunningly beautiful woman standing there demurely.

Wang Chen couldn’t help but sigh, “Taoist Friend Yu, why do you trouble yourself?”

Although the woman had changed her appearance once again, Wang Chen recognized at a glance that this beautiful female cultivator was indeed Yu Fei.

This disciple of the Hehuan Sect had a nose that was even better than a dog’s. Wherever Wang Chen appeared, she could always find him with unerring accuracy.

Not even the Heavenly Secret Technique was this miraculous!

Wang Chen was certain that he must have caught the eye of the Hehuan Sect. Every action he took, once noticed by them, would be known to Yu Fei.

The depth of the Hehuan Sect’s penetration into Yongle Immortal City alarmed him!

But the more they did so, the more Wang Chen wanted to keep his distance.

“For brother’s housewarming joy, won’t you invite me in to sit?”

Yu Fei was coquettishly indignant, her tone full of unspoken grievances and suggestive allure.

However, Wang Chen was already immune to this, and said irritably, “If you want to come in, just come in. Can I even kick you out?”

After all, one does not slap the smiling face of another. Although he knew she had ulterior motives, since she hadn’t currently done anything malicious towards him, Wang Chen wasn’t inclined to confront her directly.

Of course, his wariness of the Hehuan Sect was another reason.

Wang Chen still wanted a few more years of stable life, gathering enough resources to make a push for the Golden Core Realm!@@novelbin@@

“If brother is willing…”

Yu Fei flashed to Wang Chen’s side.

The two were so close they could breathe each other in. The enchantress lifted her pretty face, looking shy yet daring as she said, “I’m yours to command, to scold or to punish as you see fit.”

Smack!

A solid knock landed on her alabaster forehead!

Yu Fei: “…”

Watching her rare stunned expression, Wang Chen couldn’t help but burst into hearty laughter, his mood lifting to cheerful heights once again.

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