Chapter 689

Chapter 689: The Enchantment Lies in the Heart (Part One)

Xiao Song’s uncle, whose surname was Yue, was known as Yue Buyi.

This high-level Purple Palace cultivator was quite intriguing; he possessed a dignified appearance and an elegant demeanor. His speech and behavior were impeccable, resembling the charming male leads from old romance novels, a true "cougar killer."

However, Wang Chen found him to be rather insincere.

Perhaps it was due to his initial impression. He easily saw through the falsehood behind Mr. Yue’s grand facade and scoffed at the price he offered.

“Fellow traveler Yue, if this is the case, then there’s really no need for us to continue this discussion.”

Wang Chen, tired of the small talk, said bluntly, “If you’re willing to sell for five hundred thousand spirit fragments, we can sign the contract now. If not, then forget it.”

Wang Chen’s decisive attitude caused Yue Buyi’s face to turn pale. He remained silent for a moment before responding, “At least six hundred thousand. Not a single spirit fragment less.”

As he spoke, Yue Buyi’s heart bled.

This property, with its excellent Feng Shui layout and location, was his proudest investment from years ago. If not for that incident, selling it for fifty thousand intermediate spirits wouldn’t have been a problem.

Fifty thousand intermediate spirits equaled six million spirit fragments.

Now he could only sell it for a mere tenth of the price.

There was nothing to be done; Golden Core true masters looked down on such houses, and Purple Palace cultivators couldn’t solve the bizarre disturbances plaguing it. The previous tenants had all fled, tarnishing the house’s reputation.

This also dragged the landlord’s embarrassing story all over the place!

Now, this house had become like a painful thorn in Yue Buyi’s side; the more he tried to hide it and refused to let go, the worse it became, festering and bursting, and it occasionally felt like someone stabbed him with a needle.

It was agonizing!

What Yue Buyi did not expect was that even after lowering the price to this extent, Wang Chen just sneered and cupped his hands, saying, “Farewell!”

He stood up and was about to leave!

Yue Buyi’s eyes were about to burst with rage, and he instantly broke down: “Fellow traveler Wang!”

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

This was too much!

Wang Chen turned to look at Yue Buyi with an indifferent expression and firm attitude.

The momentum Yue Buyi had just gained deflated like a punctured balloon.

“Enough, enough, enough!”

He sorrowfully waved his hand, saying, “Let’s sign the contract!”

In Yongle Immortal City, properties were eternal and protected by celestial rules, so the transaction process was not complicated.

After both parties signed the contract, they went together to the City Bureau, one of the thirty-six offices, to complete the transfer procedures. After paying the relevant deed tax, Wang Chen received the deed to the house.

Although the sale price of six hundred thousand spirit fragments was considerably low, Wang Chen still couldn’t come up with it.

However, given his considerable wealth, he used his earlier magical flying ship—the Purple Lightning Flying Boat—as collateral for a loan at the pawnshop, easily resolving the issue.

Next to the City Bureau was Yongle Immortal City’s largest pawnshop.

It was said to have the backing of Nascent Soul true immortals!

But buying the house was just the beginning; the City Bureau valued this house at fifty-five thousand intermediate spirits, meaning Wang Chen would need to pay an annual property tax of five hundred fifty intermediate spirits.

As for whether the house was haunted or not, the City Bureau simply did not care.

In fact, this was one of the main reasons why Yue Buyi couldn’t sell the property.

The property tax was severe!

If he couldn’t pay, the City Bureau would confiscate the property and auction it off to cover the taxes.

If Wang Chen unfortunately fell and had no direct heirs or a will,

then this house would belong to the City Bureau!

However, the good news was that the property tax could be offset with Immortal merits.

Five hundred fifty Intermediate Spirits’ worth of property tax could be offset with just fifty-five points of Immortal merits, which was quite a bargain!

Unfortunately, due to previously exchanging for the external elixir technique, Wang Chen had few Immortal merits left. Therefore, he could only pay the first year’s property tax in Intermediate Spirits.

He felt like he had lost a fortune!

But Yue Buyi felt even worse.

After completing the property transfer, the high-level Purple Palace cultivator forced a smile and said to Wang Chen, “Fellow traveler Wang, congratulations on acquiring a new home. May you live comfortably and have everything go your way!”

The malice in his words was almost overflowing.

Wang Chen smiled like a spring breeze, “Thank you for your kind words.”

Yue Buyi flicked his robe sleeve and left, leaving the embarrassed Xiao Song behind.

However, Wang Chen did not forget the still somewhat innocent young cultivator and slipped him some spirit stones as a reward for his hard work.

Back at the house that now belonged to him, Wang Chen began to make a big effort.

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

First, he used the Cleansing Technique to sweep away the dust and rubbish in the front yard, back courtyard, main building, and side rooms. Then he used the Rain Summoning Technique to wash everything once. Finally, he took out furniture like tables and chairs hidden in his Xumi Ring.

In just half an hour, the house looked completely new.

Wang Chen even used the Sword Pellet to trim the overly lush trees in the courtyard!

He felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Tap, tap, tap!

Just as he was admiring his handiwork, someone gently knocked on the courtyard gate.

Wang Chen immediately frowned, his good mood shattered.

That knocking sound…

It was quite familiar!

With a wave of his robe sleeve, the door opened automatically, revealing a stunning beauty standing outside.

Wang Chen couldn’t help but sigh, “Fellow traveler Yu, why go through this trouble?”

Although she had changed her appearance again, Wang Chen recognized the beautiful female cultivator, Yu Fei, at first glance.

This Hehuan Sect disciple had a nose sharper than a dog’s; wherever Wang Chen went, she could accurately find him.

Not even the Heavenly Merit technique could match that!

Wang Chen was certain that he was being monitored by the Hehuan Sect. Every move he made would be reported back to Yu Fei.

The deep infiltration of the Hehuan Sect into Yongle Immortal City made him secretly alarmed!

But the more she did this, the more Wang Chen wanted to keep his distance.

“Brother, it’s your housewarming. Won’t you invite this servant in to sit for a while?”

Yu Fei lightly pouted, exuding a charming allure, her tone filled with grievance and intimacy.

However, Wang Chen was already immune to it and said with irritation, “If you want to come in, then come in! Am I supposed to throw you out?”

As the saying goes, one shouldn’t hit a smiling face. Although he knew she must have ulterior motives, at least for now, she hadn’t done anything bad to him, so Wang Chen couldn’t just turn hostile.

Of course, he was also wary of the Hehuan Sect.

Wang Chen wanted to enjoy a few years of peaceful life and gather enough resources to advance to the Golden Core stage!

“If you’re willing, brother…”

Yu Fei suddenly appeared right in front of Wang Chen.

They were so close that they could smell each other’s breaths. The enchantress raised her beautiful face, shyly saying, “I can be hit or scolded.”

Smack!

Her feathery-white forehead received a firm slap!

Yu Fei: “……”

Seeing her rare silly expression, Wang Chen couldn’t help but burst into laughter, his mood lifting once more.