dmims Chapter 64 City Lord Huangpu Yun
Chapter 64 City Lord Huangpu Yun
Lin Tian nodded slightly and followed the captain of the guard through the magnificent gate into the city lord's mansion.
The interior of the mansion is consistent with its majestic and solemn exterior, with a high dome, polished marble floors, and huge oil paintings depicting historical battles and legendary heroes hanging on the walls. The air is filled with a faint scent of sandalwood and old books.
The guards led Lin Tian through several corridors, finally arriving at a heavy mahogany door.
The door was ajar. The guard knocked lightly twice on the door and then respectfully pushed it open.
"Lord City Lord, adventurer Lin Tian has arrived."
This is a spacious study.
The walls were lined with enormous, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, crammed with books and scrolls with leather covers of all kinds.
In the center of the room, behind a large ebony desk, a middle-aged man dressed in a dark blue robe embroidered with gold patterns, with a refined yet dignified air, was holding a large quill pen and wielding it to write on a sheet of Xuan paper.
Upon hearing the announcement, he did not immediately look up. Instead, he calmly finished writing the last stroke before placing the pen on the inkstone, raising his head, and looking at Lin Tian with a gentle yet penetrating gaze.
Lin Tiantian subconsciously checked the other party's information:
Huangpu Cloud
[Position: Lord of Luoxia City]
【grade:???】
[Other information: ???]
A smile of admiration appeared on Huangpu Yun's face. He put down his brush, looked up at Lin Tian, and said with admiration in his eyes, "You must be Lin Tian? Xiao Yan just informed me that you have completed the task of clearing the abyss. Truly, a hero emerges from among the young!"
His voice was steady and powerful, carrying the composure of someone who had long held a high position.
"Xiao Yan rarely praises someone so highly. He raved about you to the skies, and I was initially a little skeptical, but now that I've seen it with my own eyes, you truly have an extraordinary demeanor and your strength is undeniable. No wonder you were able to create such a miracle."
Lin Tian bowed respectfully, saying, "You flatter me, City Lord. I was merely doing my part."
Huangpu Yun smiled slightly: "No need to be modest. The abyssal monsters in that area have been bothering us for a long time. Even if we send out regular troops to clear them out, it would take several days. Your ability to complete this mission alone in such a short time is truly amazing."
He walked up to Lin Tian and looked him over carefully: "I was very curious about what kind of young talent could create such a miracle. Seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed extraordinary."
Lin Tian maintained a humble attitude: "You flatter me, City Lord."
Huangpu Yun waved his hand, indicating that Lin Tian didn't need to be so modest: "Please sit down. Is there anything I can help you with?" He took the lead and sat down on the guest chair next to him.
Huangpu Yun nodded, signaling him to continue.
Lin Tian sat down as instructed and got straight to the point, stating his purpose:
"Thank you, City Lord. I apologize for bothering you today, but I do have a favor to ask. I wish to purchase a permanent property in Luoxia City, whether it be a shop or a residence. I mainly want to find a stable place to settle down so that it will be convenient for my future development in Luoxia City."
Upon hearing this, Huangpu Yun showed no surprise and nodded.
"So you wanted to buy property. That's great. It shows you're genuinely interested in settling down in Luoxia City and contributing to its development. The city naturally welcomes a talent like you."
Huangpu Yun smiled and instructed the person outside the door, "Go and invite the steward in charge of real estate transactions from the Ministry of the Interior, and bring the latest property catalog and map."
The guards outside the door responded and left.
Before long, a middle-aged man dressed in civil official robes, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and looking very capable strode in, carrying a thick sheepskin scroll. He bowed respectfully to Huangpu Yun and said, "Lord City Lord, you wanted to see me?"
"Yes, this is adventurer Lin Tian. He wants to buy property in the city. Can you introduce him to the properties currently available for sale, preferably in a good location and with a large area?"
Huangpu Yun gave concise instructions.
"Yes, sir." The deacon answered crisply, then walked to the desk and carefully unrolled the huge sheepskin scroll.
The scroll depicts a detailed map of Luoxia City, clearly marking the functions, buildings, and vacant properties for sale in each area with different colored markers and runes.
The steward adjusted his glasses and began to give Lin Tian a detailed introduction: "Lord Lin Tian, there are currently twelve high-quality vacant properties in the city that meet your requirements. These include eight shops and four residences. Please take a look—"
His finger pointed to several marks on the map that were shimmering with golden light:
"These are all shops located in prime locations with high foot traffic and extremely high commercial value. Especially these two,"
He circled two areas with his finger.
"This one is adjacent to the central teleportation plaza, with a huge daily flow of people. Its potential is limitless after a large influx of adventurers from other worlds arrives in the future. The other one is right next to the Hall of Professions, where all job changers must frequently travel. It has a stable customer base with strong spending power."
Then he pointed to another marker:
"As for the residence, this one is located in a quiet area in the west of the city. Although the location is not as bustling as the commercial center, the environment is quiet and the security is tight, making it very suitable for rest and private use. Moreover, it is a detached three-story house with a courtyard, so the space is definitely spacious."
Lin Tian glanced at the map, quickly weighing his options.
He pointed to the three-story shop near the teleportation plaza, the three-story shop near the Hall of Professions, and the three-story residence in the west of the city.
"These three places will do," Lin Tian said without any hesitation.
A hint of surprise flashed in the deacon's eyes. He hadn't expected the other party to be so decisive and generous. He quickly did the calculations:
"Lord Lin Tian, the three properties you selected... the shop near the teleportation plaza is priced at 6 gold coins, the shop near the Hall of Professions is priced at 7 gold coins due to its more central location, and the residence in the west of the city is priced at 1.5 gold coins. The total price of the three properties is 14.5 gold coins."
When the number was announced, the study fell silent for a moment. The steward and the guards beside him instinctively looked at Lin Tian, wondering how the young adventurer would react.
Huangpu Yun smiled and said, "Lin Tian, you have made great contributions to Luoxia City by clearing away the hidden dangers of the abyss. Your contribution is invaluable. If you decide to make the purchase, I can grant you a special 10% discount on this transaction."
Lin Tian gave a perfectly timed smile of gratitude: "Thank you for your kindness, City Lord."
However, as his gaze swept over the number [Gold Coins: 528] on his attribute panel, a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
In a flash, he had already connected with his own talent for "enhancement".
"Increase by 20 gold coins."
[Ding! Consume 400 upgrade points to upgrade [Gold] by 20?]
"Yes."
[Ding! Upgrade successful! You have obtained 20 Purple Gold Coins]