Chapter 116
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Chapter 116: The Dust Settles
"Is there any issue with this Deed to the house?"
Wang Chen’s eyes flickered slightly as he inquired with a calm demeanor.
He was currently at the Household Hall, handling the property transfer procedures for the Deed to the house.
The Yunyang Sect managed a hundred thousand Outer Sect Disciples and oversaw three cities: Yunshan, Yunhu, and Yunhai, with a total population nearing one million. Consequently, numerous administrative halls were established.
Among these, the Household Hall was rather inconspicuous, yet its status was quite significant.
All matters concerning household registration, property transactions, and even events like marriages, funerals, and childbirth within its jurisdiction had to be processed and registered here.
After securing his Inner Sect qualification at the Contribution Hall, Wang Chen came here to process the Deed to the house that Lu Defang had left for him.
Although Lu Defang, as the homeowner, had transferred the property to Wang Chen before his death, without completing the property transfer at the Household Hall, Wang Chen would not be recognized as the rightful owner.
This house, valued at over ten thousand spirit stones, was also a legacy from the original owner’s father.
Wang Chen, both emotionally and logically, could not simply disregard it.
Now that the Deed to the house had been submitted, the clerk in charge of the transfer had been examining it for a long time, his expression somewhat peculiar.
He had yet to provide a response.
Even with Wang Chen’s considerable patience, he was beginning to feel irritated.
In response to his inquiry, the clerk at the Household Hall gave a forced smile and said, "The Deed to the house is genuine, but the previous owner…"
"The former owner was my uncle," Wang Chen interjected directly. "The one before him was my father. Now, my uncle has gifted this house to me. Is there a problem with that?"
This clerk clearly had some concerns, or he wouldn’t have such an attitude.
This house, worth over ten thousand spirit stones, likely had some underlying complications.
However, Wang Chen had no intention of getting entangled with him.
He immediately placed the jade token he had just received on the counter in front of the clerk.
Forget about any specters; let’s settle this with strength!
Upon seeing the token that signified his status as an Inner Sect Disciple, the clerk’s expression changed instantly. He hurriedly nodded and said, "No problem, no problem! I will process this for you immediately."
His attitude had completely changed!
The reason was quite simple.
Although he was a clerk, he couldn’t afford to offend an Inner Sect Disciple.
Most importantly, Wang Chen’s Deed to the house was entirely legitimate.
So why would he want to stir up trouble or wade into murky waters, risking himself for someone else’s benefit?
Spirit stones are valuable, but one must be alive to enjoy them!
The clerk completed the property transfer at the fastest speed, recording the relevant information onto Wang Chen’s identity token.
At this point, the estate left by Wang Shaoyuan truly belonged to Wang Chen!
"Thank you."
Wang Chen retrieved the Deed to the house and the jade token, then turned and exited the Household Hall.
Previously, he had been farming outside the city at the Wei Hall, so he hadn’t had much direct experience of the sect’s inner workings.
Now, he truly understood the elevated status of an Inner Sect Disciple within the sect!
Wang Chen first visited the Contribution Hall to exchange for a new jade token, then returned to the Household Hall to handle his affairs. This sequence proved to be the correct approach.
Otherwise, with his former status as an Outer Sect Disciple, judging by the clerk’s demeanor, he would likely have encountered issues.
It would have been all too easy for them to find excuses to complicate matters for him.
Now, when he presented the jade token, the other party immediately knelt before him.
People are like that…
Wang Chen sighed quietly as he left the headquarters, heading straight toward the southern part of the city along the main street.
The original owner’s memories gradually resurfaced in his mind.
The streets and alleys he passed became increasingly familiar.
Before he turned twelve, the original owner had lived in Yunyang City with Wang Shaoyuan.
What had just awakened were his childhood memories.
Wang Chen walked along a tranquil stone path and stopped in front of a courtyard.
This courtyard was situated at the very end of the alley, surrounded by lush green trees, with flowering vines climbing the walls.
It was a scene brimming with life and abundant spiritual energy.
The environment was a hundred times better than his countryside home!
Wang Chen ascended the steps and gently placed his hand on the closed door.
The jade token hanging at his waist instantly flashed, and the thick wooden door creaked open automatically, welcoming him, the long-lost master!
Memories of the original owner flooded Wang Chen’s mind.
He took a deep breath and stepped over the threshold into the front yard.
The house was not particularly large, but it was divided into two distinct sections, and the layout was quite elegant.
The front yard was paved with extremely hard green stone, and he could still clearly see the marks left by Wang Shaoyuan practicing Martial Arts and training his body here in the past.
In the corner of the yard stood a thriving osmanthus tree, and the stone table and benches beneath it looked just as they had years ago.
Wang Chen did not pause and continued through the corridor until he finally reached the inner room.
He pushed open a door.
This was the room where the original owner had lived for ten years!
Inside, the wooden bed, wardrobe, table, and chairs felt so familiar and comforting.
Crystal tears instantly welled up in Wang Chen’s eyes.
These were not Wang Chen’s emotions; it was the residual spirit of the original owner that wept!
In fact, Wang Chen had noticed long ago that a trace of the original owner’s spirit still lingered within his body.
It was this residual spirit that allowed Wang Chen to fully inherit the original owner’s memories.
Since there were no negative influences and he had taken over the original owner’s body, he accepted the cause and effect.
So after discovering it, he did not take any specific actions.
In fact, if Wang Chen wished, with his current cultivation level and relying on the Heavenly Dragon true form in his Sea of Consciousness, he could easily crush and devour the original owner’s residual spirit!
He believed that afterward, his soul attributes would no longer be as unique as "3+11."
But Wang Chen allowed the original owner’s memories to surge within his mind like a storm, letting the warm tears flow down his face.
He stood still in the room, unmoving.
Until the tide of memories receded and the tears dried up, he felt an unprecedented calm in his heart.
The original owner’s residual spirit had been greatly comforted!
After closing the door again, Wang Chen, as the new master, inspected every corner of the house.
This residence could comfortably accommodate ten or so people.
The front yard, back courtyard, bedrooms, living room, and kitchen were all fully furnished.
Additionally, there were two basements designated for daily cultivation purposes.
Moreover, low-level protective formations were set up within the house.
If outsiders intruded, the formations would automatically alert and launch a counterattack!
When Wang Chen entered earlier, the formations were activated.
These formations were not very strong defensively and could be easily broken, serving primarily as a warning.
Correspondingly, the consumption of spirit stones needed to maintain the formations was low.
After Lu Defang obtained the deed to the house, he evidently lived here continuously, as the embedded spirit stones in the formations still looked quite new.
Wang Chen did not disturb them.
He was contemplating whether to sell this house.
Upon entering the inner sect, he would undoubtedly need to reside and cultivate in the inner mountain gate, where the spiritual energy is most abundant.
This house in Yunshan City would inevitably remain vacant for a long time, leading to a significant waste of resources.
Moreover, Wang Chen had previously inquired and found out that the housing prices in the city were exceptionally high, presenting an excellent opportunity to sell!
Having now advanced to high-level Qi Training, he could learn higher-rank spells.
Even with the panel at his disposal, the resources required for daily cultivation would certainly increase.
Only then could he ensure the effectiveness of his training and lay a solid foundation for breaking through to open a house.
However, cultivation resources wouldn’t fall from the sky; he needed to exchange contribution points for them and spend spirit stones to purchase them.
Spirit stones, truly, no matter how many he had, would never be enough!
After careful consideration, Wang Chen temporarily set aside the idea of selling the house.
Even if he decided to sell, he would need to choose the right moment and find a trustworthy intermediary to complete the transaction.
Otherwise, he might incur losses without even realizing it.
No need to rush.
Feeling the business card that the white-robed cultivator had left for him in his pocket, Wang Chen locked the door once more and walked away without any attachment.
…
As he passed by a grocery store on the street, Wang Chen suddenly felt a stir in his heart.
He walked inside and asked the shopkeeper, "Do you have Pure Yang Boy Water for sale?"
"Yes, we do."
The shopkeeper replied with a friendly smile, "The price for Pure Yang Boy Water at the Transcendence Realm is two spirit fragments per pound, while for those at the Qi Training Stage, it starts at fifty spirit fragments. How much does the Immortal Master need? If it’s a large quantity, we can arrange for it from the main store."
"That much will be enough."
Wang Chen thought for a moment and said, "Prepare five thousand pounds for me. When can I have it?"
"Five thousand pounds is not a problem."
The shopkeeper patted his chest and assured him, "If the Immortal Master needs it, just come in half an hour, and it will be ready!"
"Great!"
Wang Chen immediately placed a deposit of fifty spirit fragments: "I’ll come back in half an hour."
He clenched his fists.
With enough force, his knuckles emitted a crisp sound.
The black roaming Evil Spirits in the graveyard shall drink yellow soup tonight.
Pure Yang, enough to fill them up!
