Chapter 8 - Chapter 8 Renting a House (1/2)

Chapter 8 Renting a House

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After parting from Han Jing, and walking for more than an hour, Lin Jing finally arrived at Nanshan Market.

The Fang Market was huge, almost the size of a city, and it contained not only cultivators but also many ordinary people.

Walking on the street, the crowd bustled with life, and the sound of hawkers never ceased. Shops lined both sides of the streets, dazzling the onlookers.

Now, the most important thing was to find a place to live, so Lin Jing did not wander around.

Through the bustling streets, Lin Jing arrived at the management office of the Fang Market.

“Steward, I would like to reside in the Fang Market on a permanent basis. May I inquire if there are any houses for rent or sale?”

Inside the office, an old man with white hair was playing with a jade pendant. Hearing the question, he glanced at Lin Jing and asked,

“Do you have a certificate?”

“Certificate?” Lin Jing asked, puzzled.

“You need a certificate to rent a house within the Fang Market. If you don’t have one, go find a place to live on the outskirts of the market.”

Having said that, the steward lowered his head and continued playing with the jade pendant, paying Lin Jing no further attention.

Lin Jing bowed and said, “Steward, my senior brother once said that residing in the Fang Market does not require a certificate. I’m not sure when the rules changed; I hope you can inform me.”

Seeing that Lin Jing’s attitude was quite good, the steward put away the jade pendant and looked up at Lin Jing.

“Recently, the demonic beasts have been rioting, often appearing to attack people. Many want to move within the Fang Market to seek shelter.”

“There is limited space inside the Fang Market, and it cannot accommodate so many people.”

“Therefore, the Fang Market has set conditions.”

“Only those with a certificate issued by the Fang Market’s management office can rent a house inside.”

“To obtain a certificate, one either needs someone to recommend them, or they must be someone who has made contributions to the Fang Market.”

“Do you understand now?”

“So that’s how it is. I thank the steward for informing me.”

Lin Jing expressed his thanks with another bow.

“You’ve arrived relatively early. If it were a few days later, even the outskirts of the Fang Market might be fully occupied. Take advantage of the current situation and rent a place quickly while it’s not too tight.”

“Otherwise, in a few days, there might be nothing left to rent.”

The steward said.

Perhaps because he took a liking to Lin Jing, he additionally reminded him before leaving,

“Remember to rent a house as close to the center of the Fang Market as possible. The closer you are to the edge, the less safe it becomes.”

“Thank you, Steward, for the warning. I will take my leave now.”

Lin Jing bowed again and departed from the market management office, heading straight for the outskirts.

After asking around extensively, Lin Jing took quite a while before finally arriving at the outer management office.

After explaining his purpose, a steward immediately took him to view a house.

The courtyards in the outer region were crowded and the alleys narrow. Following the steward through twists and turns, Lin Jing arrived in front of a small courtyard.

“Here… This small courtyard fits your requirement and isn’t expensive, just five low-grade Spirit Stones per year.”

Lin Jing frowned, not expecting the rent in the outskirts of the Fang Market to be so expensive.

To know, when he was cultivating Spirit Rice in the Qingyuan Sword Sect, he only earned two low-grade Spirit Stones per year.

Lin Jing pondered for a moment.

“Do you want to rent it or not? If you don’t, you’ll have to go to the market edges near the Night Mist Mountain Range.”

“They ask for less there, only one Spirit Stone per year.”

“But as for safety, I can’t guarantee that.”

Seeing Lin Jing’s hesitation, the steward thought Lin Jing didn’t have enough Spirit Stones, and his face fell, his tone becoming less polite than before.

“I’ll rent it.”

With that, Lin Jing took out five low-grade Spirit Stones from his chest and handed them to the steward.

Upon receiving the Spirit Stones, the steward immediately brightened with a smile.

“That’s more like it.”

“Rest assured, this place is much safer than those perimeter areas. Soon, you’ll find that these five Spirit Stones are well spent.”

“Right then, this house is yours now. Whether it’s for paying the rent or any other matter, I will come to notify you.”

After finishing, the steward greeted Lin Jing and then left directly.