I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 258: Buying a House

Heavy rain lasted for a whole month.

This "flood season" was fiercer than last year, with very few sunny days. The torrents of rain led to flooding in many streets within the Xia Ruins.

Including the place where Zhang Yuan lived.

To his surprise, local gang members quickly came to clear the garbage blocking the drain outlets.

The water was successfully drained away.

This seemed insignificant, but it made Zhang Yuan realize that beneath this massive Ruins City, there must be a complete drainage system.

Most likely the masterpiece of the Xia Dynasty back then!

It’s astonishing that after all these years, with annual rainy seasons, this drainage system still functions normally.

A few more days passed, and the "flood season" came to an end as the torrential rain turned into a light drizzle.

It was then that two unexpected visitors suddenly came to visit.

One of them was a broker from the brokerage.

The other was an elderly gentleman with white hair and an exhausted face, dressed in a brocade robe.

"Lord Guardian."

The broker saluted Zhang Yuan respectfully and introduced, "This is the Landlord Liang next door, and he has urgent matters to discuss with you. He had no choice but to visit without notice."

The elderly man also bowed to Zhang Yuan: "I am Liang Sansi, sir, greetings to Lord Guardian."

Zhang Yuan glanced at him expressionlessly, nodded, and said, "Come in."

He had been living here for some time but had never interacted with his neighbor.

They were strangers indeed.

Judging from Liang’s appearance, it seemed he was out of options and thus sought help.

After inviting them to sit in the living room, Zhang Yuan straightforwardly asked, "Landlord Liang, for what reason do you seek me today?

As the saying goes, one wouldn’t visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason, even neighbors usually wouldn’t bring a broker to visit."

Landlord Liang swallowed, and then explained his predicament to Zhang Yuan in detail.

It turned out that Zhang Yuan’s neighbor had recently inadvertently offended the Martial Power Sect, resulting first in oppression at his door and later in his only son being framed, losing 10,000 silver taels in one go!

Poor Landlord Liang had worked hard all his life, only to see his hard-earned wealth about to be wiped out.

But there was nothing he could do, for if he couldn’t repay the gambling debt, he’d have to pay with his life.

In Xia Ruins, there was no Government Office to make a complaint to, and the Celestial King Hall wouldn’t handle such matters.

Once again, it was the Martial Power Sect!

Zhang Yuan remembered that the previous owner of his own house couldn’t avoid selling the house after offending the Martial Power Sect.

He then sought Zhang Yuan, who purchased it using Daoist Merit.

The Martial Power Sect even came by causing trouble afterward.

But due to apprehension of Zhang Yuan’s Guardian status in the Celestial King Hall, nothing happened.

Unexpectedly, the same thing happened again.

Truly ridiculous.

The Martial Power Sect really has a knack for slaughtering pigs!

Zhang Yuan was genuinely impressed.

He couldn’t help asking, "What does Landlord Liang propose?"

Landlord Liang wiped away tears from the corners of his eyes and forced a smile: "I am old and feeble, and can no longer protect my family, so I plan to avoid disaster by losing wealth."

He intended to sell his house and shop in the city for a peaceful life.

Just like Jia Chen, the previous owner of Zhang Yuan’s house.

"I heard about Jia Chen’s situation, hence my shameless visit, hoping to know if Lord Guardian would be interested in buying my property. Joining the two would greatly expand the area!"

Selling his house to me?

Zhang Yuan hadn’t expected such an offer.

As for buying the neighboring house...

He was indeed a bit tempted.

The current house where Zhang Yuan had lived for almost a year was spacious enough for him alone.

The only issue was the small yard, which made practicing Martial Arts somewhat inconvenient, unable to fully exercise and perform saber techniques.

If he could buy and connect the neighboring house, it would be really nice!

Zhang Yuan asked in a deep voice, "How much are you asking for?"

Landlord Liang swallowed and carefully replied, "How about 3,700, no, 3,500 silver taels?"

His eyes were full of fear, afraid of offending Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan pondered for a moment.

3,500 silver taels was not expensive!

Though Xia Ruins was situated in a Border Desolate Land, it was the largest city and human settlement within a thousand miles radius.

For centuries, the situation remained stable overall.

So the property prices were quite high.

Zhang Yuan wouldn’t lose money buying it and could sell it again when leaving in the future.

He stood up and said, "Alright, let’s go to the Celestial King Hall to handle the paperwork."

The property transfers for houses and shops in Xia Ruins were all processed in the Celestial King Hall.

To some extent, the Celestial King Hall took on some of the responsibilities of a Government Office.

If Zhang Yuan wanted to bargain, he might’ve been able to reduce the price by a hundred or two silver taels.

But Landlord Liang was already quite pitiful.

No need to oppress with authority.

He brought Liang and the broker, who served as a witness, to the Celestial King Hall.

Zhang Yuan asked Liang to wait in the Outer Hall, while he went to find Master Xuan Cheng.

Upon meeting, Zhang Yuan candidly said: "Daoist Xuan Cheng, I’d like to borrow 3,500 silver taels from you."

Unfortunately, all his savings combined were likely less than a hundred taels.

Without borrowing, there’s no way to have the capital to purchase this house.

Zhang Yuan believed that with his relationship with Master Xuan Cheng, as well as the latter’s status,

this request wouldn’t trouble him.

And Master Xuan Cheng didn’t ask for reasons, immediately answering: "Alright."

Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "I’ll repay you within a month."

Xuan Cheng might not care about a few thousand taels, but he had to clarify, lest it’s unkind to friendship.

With the "flood season" ending soon, Zhang Yuan planned to visit Taiwu Mountain again.

To hunt rare birds and fierce beasts, search for spirit herbs.

First repay the debt, then save some silver for the winter!

Previously, Zhang Yuan also accepted a long-term mission from the Celestial King Hall, intending to complete it simultaneously.

Master Xuan Cheng wasn’t concerned about repayment.

He sent out a token, and soon, someone delivered the silver taels Zhang Yuan needed.

A hefty, large package.

With the silver, Zhang Yuan completed the property transfer smoothly with Landlord Liang.

He received the deed to the property.

Now Zhang Yuan’s residence in Xia Ruins could expand by more than double, enough for him to fully stretch his muscles!

Of course, this also meant a considerable debt.

Zhang Yuan wasn’t worried about it.

An esteemed Tier Four Martial Artist shouldn’t be troubled by a mere few thousand taels of silver!

Moreover, he wasn’t an ordinary Tier Four.

Two days later.

The "flood season" completely ended, with clear, cloudless blue skies.

Zhang Yuan took out the Iron-Clad Bow, carried the General-Slaying Saber, and slung a sack of dry rations over his back.

Leaving Ruins City, he set off once again toward the perilous Taiwu Mountain.

Zhang Yuan had made up his mind, not to end this adventure until he earned four to five thousand silver taels.