I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 206: Renting a House

"Honored guest, how do you find this house?"

In response to the broker’s respectful inquiry, Zhang Yuan did not answer directly.

He walked around the courtyard, then suddenly asked, "Is there any story behind this house?"

Four or five days ago, through Daoist Xuan Cheng, Zhang Yuan not only obtained the Qi Entry Technique but also became a Protector of the Celestial King Hall.

He then searched for a place to settle in the Xia Ruins.

However, it was not easy.

Although Ruins City is large, it accommodates hundreds of thousands of people, and since it’s an abandoned capital, the living conditions are more cramped and crowded than outside the city.

But people are still willing to crowd into the city, leading to extremely high housing prices in Ruins City.

Especially in the Central Ruins, where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold.

Zhang Yuan initially wanted to secure a house in the Central Ruins, but he found he couldn’t even afford to rent a decent small house.

Let alone buying one.

So he had to set his sights on locations near the Central Ruins.

With a broker’s company, he spent three days looking at houses.

None of them were satisfactory.

Either the house itself was quite deplorable, or the landlord was exorbitant.

Though Zhang Yuan had quite a few silver taels left, he was unwilling to be ripped off.

It’s important to know that as an Outer Guardian of the Celestial King Hall, he doesn’t receive a salary, so he still needs to earn his own living.

Until today, when the broker showed Zhang Yuan this house.

It was surprisingly nice!

Most importantly, the monthly rent of twenty silver taels was really cheap.

For this house with not much area, its front and back courtyards plus side rooms provide quite generous living conditions.

The house was fully furnished, practically at a move-in condition.

Considering the location, the rent did not match Zhang Yuan’s prior understanding!

He suspected there was something fishy about it.

Sure enough, the broker quickly explained with an apologetic smile, "There’s no hiding from your discerning eye. The owner of this house had some disputes with the Martial Power Sect and moved elsewhere."

"Such matters shouldn’t be kept from you at any cost!"

After the broker’s explanation, Zhang Yuan learned that the landlord got into trouble and had no choice but to rent the house at a low price.

The Xia Ruins are divided into five sections: east, south, west, north, and central, along with the larger area of the Outer Ruins, long since divided and occupied by various factions and families.

The current stability of this remote city stems from the balance formed by the long-term struggles between these different forces!

For instance, West Mountain Collection, originally always independent of the Xia Ruins.

Still, it could not escape the overt and covert conflicts of factions.

The area where this house is located falls under the jurisdiction of the Martial Power Sect!

The original landlord not daring to face it and fleeing is only natural.

But Zhang Yuan did not believe the broker’s claim of "not daring to keep anything hidden."

The real concern was not to cheat him!

Under his cold and stern gaze, the broker’s legs trembled, sweat beaded on his forehead, and his voice grew smaller.

Almost kneeling on the spot.

"Alright then."

Zhang Yuan decided to stop while he was ahead and said blandly, "Let’s proceed with the twenty-tael rent, I’ll rent it for a month first, and if everything’s fine, we’ll sign a long-term contract."

The house already having disputes with local factions clearly wasn’t an ideal choice.

But after several days of house hunting, Zhang Yuan did feel fed up.

Moreover, the living conditions of this house were genuinely nice, so he decided to give it a try.

If the landlord’s trouble is too significant to bear, the loss is merely twenty silver taels.

Zhang Yuan also wanted to see how much weight his status as an Outer Guardian of Celestial King Hall carried.

The broker hesitated for a moment, then said, "I’ll go discuss it with the landlord to see if he agrees."

Zhang Yuan nodded, "Go ahead, I’ll wait here for the news."

If it were someone else, the broker might not agree.

But Zhang Yuan’s aura was so formidable, it left no room for resistance, so he obediently went to negotiate with the landlord.

During the waiting time, Zhang Yuan thoroughly examined the house inside and out once more.

Not even sparing the cellar.

He became even more satisfied.

After more than half an hour, the broker hurriedly returned.

He respectfully presented a contract, "Honored guest, the landlord agreed."

"Good."

Zhang Yuan took the freshly written contract and, seeing no issues with it, signed his name.

Then he paid the broker a month’s rent and the corresponding commission.

Relieved, the broker took back the contract.

He handed over the keys to Zhang Yuan with a smile, uttered some auspicious words, and then took his leave.

The house now temporarily belonged to Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan first returned to the inn to settle the bill, retrieved his luggage, bought daily necessities like food and firewood in the market, and hired help to deliver them to his new home.

By the time he truly settled in, night had already fallen.

Zhang Yuan, not inclined to cook for himself, had a sumptuous dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Compared to the secluded West Mountain Collection, although life in Ruins City is less freeing, it is undeniably more convenient.

After dinner, he wandered the nearby streets and alleys once more.

Acquainted with the surrounding environment, he returned home.

But Zhang Yuan didn’t immediately retire to bed; instead, he lit an oil lamp and began reading the Righteous Qi Technique.

He had already memorized both the general outline and the magic formula of this thick Secret Cultivation Manual, and was now reading the much more extensive annotations!

According to Daoist Xuan Cheng, this Righteous Qi Technique is a family inheritance.

Arriving unexpectedly and with little cost paid, Zhang Yuan had not held high expectations for the Righteous Qi Technique.

However, after several days of study, he realized he had underestimated this technique’s level.

The Righteous Qi Technique is a cultivation method for Qi Entry Realm, which one can cultivate from Tier Four all the way to Tier Six; the final sections even cover spirit-consolidation techniques, offering a comprehensive content.

This cultivation method is balanced, profound, and broad, suitable for any Qi Entry Realm Martial Arts Secret Technique.

Moreover, transitioning to other methods from the Righteous Qi Technique can be done without any issues!

Its compatibility is exceptionally strong.

Of course, the Righteous Qi Technique is not without its shortcomings.

Progress in its cultivation is slow, requiring persistent dedication and hard work over years for achievement.

Additionally, the Righteous Qi Technique doesn’t include combat techniques.

However, for Zhang Yuan at the moment, the Righteous Qi Technique is quite suitable.

This method first solved the issue of having nothing, offering him a basic grasp of the Qi Entry Realm.

Crucially, Zhang Yuan finally understood better how to condense and manipulate True Qi, how to facilitate Vessel Passage and Tendon Passage, and how to enhance energy output!

Within just a few days, Zhang Yuan had already become a true Tier Four Martial Artist.

Putting down the Secret Manual, he lifted his palm and slammed it forward.

A gust of wind suddenly howled to life, his invisible Palm Power impacting the wall ten steps away.

Bang!

With a dull thud, a clear palm print appeared on the surface of the wall.

Zhang Yuan withdrew his hand with a smile, feeling utterly delighted!