I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 170: Settling Down

Xia Ruins, Tongfu Inn.

Zhang Yuan, who had just checked in, closed the door and casually placed his luggage aside.

He planned to stay in the city for a few days, familiarize himself with the situation inside Ruins City, and then make plans.

Because money was not an issue.

So Zhang Yuan booked an upper room.

The room was not cheap, and the conditions were barely satisfactory, just passable.

He sat down on the edge of the bed and then unbuttoned his outer garment.

He took off the Treasure Map attached to his chest.

This Treasure Map obtained from Hunter Gao once helped Zhang Yuan acquire the Red Blood Divine Soldiers hidden in Qianfeng Mountain.

After obtaining the treasure, the map on it automatically disappeared.

Quite magical.

It was precisely because of its special nature, along with Zhang Yuan’s suspicion that there were other mysteries within.

He always kept it close to him.

It usually had no impact on him.

However, upon arriving at Xia Ruins today, Zhang Yuan suddenly felt as if this Treasure Map had "come alive."

Conveying some kind of information to him.

It was just inconvenient at the time.

Zhang Yuan only took it down to examine now.

As a result, he discovered that the Treasure Map, which had turned blank, now had a new map appearing on it.

And a prominent treasure marker!

So that’s how it is!

Zhang Yuan’s intuition was correct.

This Treasure Map clearly has characteristics similar to the Divine Nest.

As long as treasures appear nearby, it immediately triggers a display to guide the holder to seek the treasure.

Once the treasure is unearthed.

The Treasure Map will automatically clear itself, waiting for the next refresh!

Zhang Yuan believed that not just any treasure could catch its fancy—certain conditions must be met to trigger it.

Such as a valuable treasure!

Zhang Yuan’s gaze fell on the recently refreshed Treasure Map.

He could tell at a glance.

The new map showed Xia Ruins!

The treasure marker was located in the region near the Central Ruins within the East Ruins, indicated to be underground.

Pretty deep underground.

However, what puzzled Zhang Yuan was that this marker was actually moving!

To make sure he wasn’t seeing things, he stared at the treasure marker for the duration of an incense stick.

Confirmed the treasure was indeed moving.

This is very interesting!

Treasure, as the name implies, is hidden wealth.

So how could the treasure vault move?

Zhang Yuan was at a loss.

Thinking it over, he reattached the Treasure Map to his chest.

While new treasures were enticing.

They weren’t something Zhang Yuan urgently needed at the moment.

He wasn’t greedy.

For Zhang Yuan, who had just arrived at Xia Ruins, the immediate priority was to settle down and establish himself.

The matter of treasure could be studied and explored later.

Even if someone beat him to it, he wouldn’t regret it!

Over the next few days, Zhang Yuan traversed the entire Ruins City, as well as parts of the Outer Ruins.

He gained an intuitive understanding of Xia Ruins.

During this period, he witnessed a dozen or so incidents involving gang fights, disputes, and martial artists’ duels.

People found these things unremarkable, immediately avoiding them when they occurred.

Rarely did anyone stop to watch.

After this in-depth field visit, Zhang Yuan finally chose to settle in the Outer Ruins.

An area close to Taiwu Mountain and the Long Celestial River!

Houses were available for purchase in Xia Ruins City, and you could buy well-conditioned residences as long as you could afford them.

But inside the five zones of the city, the environment was extremely complex.

There were numerous factional forces, a mix of good and bad, with all sorts of people from all walks of life.

Not very friendly to Zhang Yuan.

The most crucial part was, his first choice for seclusion must be near water!

There were no suitable conditions in Xia Ruins City.

On the fifth day of arriving in this city, Zhang Yuan, along with a team of craftsmen and two ox carts, came to the city outskirts.

The ox carts carried various tools and building materials.

The site he selected was ten li west of Ruins City.

This area belonged to the "no man’s land," not occupied by any faction.

Numerous stone and wooden houses formed a massive settlement, and due to the lack of planning, it was as chaotic as a slum, with muddy and decrepit roads.

The people residing in this area were mostly rugged and fierce, with few women and children to be seen.

They watched Zhang Yuan and his group pass by with wary and indifferent eyes.

Mixed with some greedy glances.

Zhang Yuan led his steed, which carried a substantial amount of luggage on its back, an appearance that naturally attracted covetous eyes.

Zhang Yuan was not surprised; he responded to those malicious stares with a fierce look.

At the same time, he displayed the aura of a Tier Three Transformation Realm master!

Many of those distasteful looks instantly reduced. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Zhang Yuan led the hired craftsmen further inside.

Stopping only by the riverbank.

By then, they were already on the edge of the "slum," with the nearest home a hundred steps away.

"Master Lu..."

He politely said to an elderly craftsman with snow-white hair: "You are the expert, please choose the place."

This team of craftsmen was hired by Zhang Yuan through a broker in the city.

It’s said that the houses they build are fast and good.

Zhang Yuan had also purchased a batch of materials needed for building houses.

The old craftsman walked around the vicinity with his hands behind his back before finally picking a spot, "Let’s do it here."

Zhang Yuan naturally had no objections: "Alright!"

"Start working!"

Under the command of this Master Lu, a dozen sturdy craftsmen immediately began construction.

Some leveled the foundation, while others chopped wood and quarried stone, with clearly defined roles and smooth cooperation, building at an impressive speed.

In just three to four days, three simple yet solid stone houses were completed.

Subsequently, Zhang Yuan purchased furniture from the city to furnish it.

The craftsmen then erected a high wall around the stone houses and installed gates and windows.

In just seven days.

Zhang Yuan’s new home was officially completed!

The efficiency was indeed high.

This residence was certainly more imposing than the nearby houses.

But it would not stand out too much.

Zhang Yuan planned to plant some climbing plants inside and outside the yard, which would help it blend into the surroundings in the future.

After paying the balance to the craftsmen, he moved into his new home.

Even though this home was still quite simple.

Zhang Yuan was very satisfied.

Actually, Master Lu advised him against living in such a remote area close to the mountains.

Because the mountains harbored strange occurrences, and danger was likely to happen.

But Zhang Yuan had his own plans.

"Is anyone there?"

Just as he was wandering around his new home, there was a gentle knock on the door.

Zhang Yuan’s heart skipped a bit; he went to open the courtyard gate.

Only to see a gray-clothed man standing at the door, looking about thirty years old.

Upon seeing Zhang Yuan, the man cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, my friend, sorry to disturb you. My name is Qu Hong, manager of the West Mountain Collection. May I have a word with you?"

Zhang Yuan nodded and gestured invitingly, "Please come in."

The area Zhang Yuan had settled into, this ungoverned zone, was referred to as the "West Mountain Collection."

And so-called manager, Zhang Yuan roughly understood the meaning.

He had anticipated this person’s appearance!