"A hundred thousand?" Ling Dong was shocked by Cui Wu's exorbitant demand. His expression wasn't fake.
There was a saying that went, "Leaving one's hometown is more despicable than a dog." Ling Dong knew that Cui Wu would definitely swindle him, an outsider, and he was already mentally prepared. However, he didn't expect it to be this despicable. It was actually twenty times higher than the market price that the bartender had mentioned.
As for the so-called fifth-grade spirit vein, it was just a joke. Because it was a house with a mountain, no matter how bad it was, it would at least have a fifth-grade spirit vein. A fifth-grade spirit vein was the lowest grade among spirit veins.
The Central Town Starfield's Long Safe Territory was more advanced than the Vermillion Bird Starfield in many aspects. For example, spirit veins were divided into grades in the Long Safe Territory. They were divided into grades one to five, and above grade one, there were supreme grade spirit veins.
As for the lowest grade, a fifth-grade spirit vein, it could be found in almost every mountain. However, a fifth-grade spirit vein was still very useful. The origin energy near a spirit vein was fifty percent denser than in an ordinary place.
To make a direct comparison, the origin energy in an ordinary place in the Long Safe Territory was twice as dense as that in the Sprite Wood Realm. Then, a place with a fifth-grade spirit vein would have three times the density.
"Keep a low profile." Ling Dong had already remembered this sentence in his heart when he came here.
He was here to establish his roots and expand, not to kill a few people and run away. If he was in the Sprite Wood Realm, Ling Dong would probably have given him a big slap.
However, at this time, Ling Dong had no choice but to pretend to be surprised. Then, he pretended to be extremely embarrassed and said, "This … is there anything else besides this one?"
Ling Dong's Reiki was enough to smash this guy to death. However, one shouldn't show off one's wealth. If an outsider had a large amount of wealth, one could imagine what would happen to him.
Cui Wu's eyes twitched as a sly look flashed across his eyes. He took out another piece of paper and slapped it on the table. "600 miles east of Yangkou City, at the foot of the Yangping Mountain of the Yuanzhou Branch, there's a residence that has been abandoned for less than 5 years. It's more than enough to house 4,000 to 5,000 people. Moreover, the Spiritual Vein there is a fourth-grade Spiritual Vein!"
"Fourth Grade Spiritual Pulse?" Hearing these words, Ling Dong's eyes suddenly lit up. Spirit Veins were a factor that affected the cultivation speed of the clansmen, so naturally, the higher the better.
However, at this moment, Ling Dong's disguise was perfect. His eyes lit up, but his expression suddenly darkened. He asked in a low voice, "What's the price?"
"Two hundred thousand medium-grade Reiki!" Cui Wu said directly.
"Hiss …" Ling Dong sucked in a breath of cold air in an extremely cooperative manner. He smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Cui, do you have anything cheaper? Or the price … "
After that, Ling Dong stopped talking and put on an embarrassed expression. Ling Dong couldn't help but be careful. The strength of the martial artists in the Long 'an Boundary was much stronger than those in the Wooden Boundary.
In the Wooden Boundary, a Quasi Star Realm martial artist already had a high status. A Constellation Realm martial artist could be considered an overlord if he were to go out. However, in the Long 'an Boundary, for example, this Cui Wu in front of him was a Level 7 Quasi Star Realm martial artist. Cui Wu's two followers were even Level 8 Quasi Star Realm martial artists. They were only slightly weaker than Ling Dong.
Cui Wu's nostrils flared as he said with contempt, "There are cheaper ones! It can house 500 people and squeeze in 1000 people. No Spiritual Vein. 5,000 medium-grade Reiki. There are dozens of places for you to choose from! "
"What, you don't like it? Seeing that you're an outsider, I, Cui Wu, won't cheat you. This house with a fifth-grade Spiritual Vein is 80,000, and the fourth-grade one is 150,000. "Cui Wu added.
When Ling Dong heard this, he sneered inwardly, "Not bullying an outsider? This Cui Wu is clearly bullying an outsider. "Although it was Ling Dong's first time in the Long 'an Boundary and didn't want to cause trouble, it didn't mean that Ling Dong was willing to suffer losses.
"80,000, 150,000?" Ling Dong smiled bitterly. He stood up and put down a medium-grade Reiki, cupped his hands, and said, "Brother Cui, I'm sorry for disturbing you. I'm embarrassed, so I can only treat Brother Cui to a meal here. Farewell!"
Seeing Ling Dong's behavior, Cui Wu and his followers were both stunned. When Ling Dong was about to go downstairs, Cui Wu gave his followers a look, and the latter hurriedly stopped Ling Dong.
"Hey, Brother Ling, don't be so considerate. Don't be in such a hurry to leave. My Lord Wu is actually very easy to talk to."
"Oh?" Ling Dong pretended to be stunned, and said to Cui Wu, "The chaos of war in Ping Province has affected my family, so I had no choice but to move to Yuanzhou. I hope Brother Cui can make things easy for me!"
"Chaos of war, sigh, this world!" Cui Wu pretended to sigh, and then sighed, "Fine, it's not easy for everyone. Today, I, Cui Wu, will treat it as making a friend. 50,000 for a fifth-grade spirit vein, and 80,000 for a fourth-grade spirit vein. This is already the price I'm offering to my brothers. "
Ling Dong revealed a troubled expression, and said, "Ling thanks Brother Cui for your kindness, but Ling only has about 50,000 medium-grade Reiki, so I really can't afford it …" After he finished speaking, Ling Dong turned and left.
"Hey, the Reiki isn't enough. As long as you move your family here, you can write a contract to pay it back slowly!" Another of Cui Wu's followers said.
Hearing this, anger flashed through Ling Dong's eyes. Cui Wu was too evil, he even wanted to write a contract to make money. It could be imagined that if he really wrote a contract, he probably wouldn't be able to pay it back in his lifetime under the compounding interest.
"Sorry …" After saying these two words, Ling Dong turned and was about to leave.
Cui Wu, however, suddenly turned and scolded that follower, "How can you say that! He left his hometown, so he definitely doesn't have much money on hand. Writing a contract, isn't that destroying his future? "
"Alright, Brother Ling, you also know that there have been many wars these years, and there are more and more empty estates. When I bought these two estates, one was worth 30,000, and the other was worth 40,000. Now that I've kept them for a few years, the longer they're idle, the more I'll lose. I, Cui Wu, will make a loss today. "
Hearing Cui Wu's words, Ling Dong secretly laughed at this Cui Wu's eloquence. He spoke in a dignified manner, but his actions were a trick that specialized in ripping off foreigners. It seemed like Cui Wu was treating him, Ling Dong, as a fat sheep to be slaughtered.
"How about this, 20,000 for the fifth-grade spiritual vein, and 25,000 for the fourth-grade spiritual vein. You can choose one. I just happen to be able to get some Reiki flowers. Recently, my business has been stuck, and I'm tight on money!" Cui Wu pointed at the two maps that were slapped on the table.
It was also at this time that Ling Dong's mouth revealed a faint smile, because up until now, this Cui Wu had finally said a price that wasn't too outrageous.
Ling Dong pretended to consider it carefully, then stretched out his hand and said, "I plan to buy the estate with the fourth-grade spiritual vein." Actually, it wasn't that Ling Dong had set his mind on this Yangkou City. It was just that on his way here, he had passed through two big cities, and there hadn't been a single large estate that could accommodate four to five thousand people. However, there were more small estates that could accommodate around a thousand people.
"Deal, 25,000 mid-grade Reiki. I'm afraid Brother Ling will be able to secretly laugh after buying it."
"But, I only have 15,000 mid-grade Reiki. I don't even have 16,000!" Ling Dong said as soon as Cui Wu finished speaking.
"Brother Ling, you're making fun of me!" At this time, if Cui Wu still didn't understand that he had encountered an expert that was as shrewd as a mouse, then his eyesight would be too poor.
15,000 mid-grade Reiki for a estate with a fourth-grade spiritual vein was already infinitely close to the market price.
"What are you talking about, Brother Cui? I sincerely want to buy it, but I'm embarrassingly short on money." After pausing for a moment, Ling Dong gritted his teeth and said, "I have a top-grade treasure of heaven and earth here that's worth one or two thousand mid-grade Reiki. How about adding that?"
"Only one? Two or three would be more like it! "Cui Wu curled his lips.
However, Ling Dong smiled bitterly and shook his head. "Two or three, and I'm afraid I'll have to fight with others bare-handed." In the end, Ling Dong said seriously, "Brother Cui, I'm really embarrassingly short on money. If you still can't buy it, I'm afraid I'll have to look elsewhere."
"Elsewhere?" Cui Wu stretched out a finger and said, "To tell you the truth, the larger estates within a radius of three thousand miles are basically in the hands of our Tenmu Temple. Moreover, among the nearby provinces, our Yuan Province is a bit more stable."
Hearing this, Ling Dong nodded. Ling Dong agreed with the first half of Cui Wu's words, but the second half was different. On the contrary, Yuan Province was a bit more chaotic than the nearby provinces, and wars were more frequent.
This was also the reason why Ling Dong chose to settle down in Yuan Province. The more wars there were, the more opportunities there were. Of course, the greater the risk, but it was easier to establish a foothold. In a place that was constantly at war, not many people would pay attention to the arrival of an outsider.
"But, I'm really …"
"One thousand. Give me another thousand mid-grade Reiki, and this Fourth Tier Spiritual Academy will be yours!" Cui Wu said.
Ling Dong pretended to search for a long time before taking out a high-grade treasure of heaven and earth. He endured the pain and said, "This is something I seized a few days ago. It's worth one hundred mid-grade Reiki! I don't have any more … "
Seeing Ling Dong's appearance, Cui Wu's face almost turned black. He really was someone who didn't want to pay more.
In the end, under Cui Wu's watchful eyes, Ling Dong paid 15,630 mid-grade Reiki and the two treasures, completing the transaction!
"Here, this is a one-time use restriction talisman. Find the manor according to the map. After breaking it, the protective formation of the courtyard will disperse. It's up to you in the future." After receiving the Reiki, Cui Wu impatiently threw a talisman to Ling Dong and was about to leave.
Ling Dong hurriedly asked, "Why isn't there a deed?"
"Deed?" Cui Wu sneered. "In this chaotic era, who would recognize such a thing?" After he finished speaking, he swaggered off.
Ling Dong thought that this made sense and didn't pursue the matter. He only waited for Cui Wu to leave before calling the bartender. As for the specific situation, he would only know after asking the locals.
"Bartender, what's the market price of a manor with a Fourth Tier Spiritual Vein?" Although Ling Dong didn't lack money, no one was willing to be a sucker.
"Master Ling, there aren't many mansions with Fourth Tier Spiritual Veins. According to the scale you mentioned, the market price would be at least 15,000. If you meet the same buyer, 20,000 is possible. "The bartender pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Oh, 15,000 to 20,000? So you're saying that I haven't been ripped off, and I even used a reasonable price to buy a Fourth Tier Spiritual Academy that can accommodate four to five thousand people? "Ling Dong said with a chuckle.
When the bartender heard this, his expression changed. "There's only one manor with a Fourth Tier Spiritual Vein that can accommodate four to five thousand people in a radius of a thousand miles. Heavens, Master Ling, you didn't buy the manor with a Fourth Tier Spiritual Vein at the foot of Yangping Mountain, did you?"
Looking at the bartender's shocked expression, Ling Dong couldn't help but have a bad premonition!
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