Chapter 104: A Grand Mansion, A Home of My Own!

Chapter 104: A Grand Mansion, A Home of My Own!

Inside the Martial Academy.

After introducing the two residential properties, Cheng Ran asked, "Jiang Senior Apprentice Brother, do you have any thoughts on these two properties?"

Jiang Ning replied, "Brother Cheng, please take me to see the one worth 1,888 taels. I'm quite interested in it."

Upon hearing these words, Cheng Ran was taken aback.

Jiang Ning chose this mansion?

Does that mean he can afford it?

Is that even possible?

My family can't come up with that much silver, so how could Jiang Ning?

Could the rumors I heard a few days ago be true?

These thoughts flashed through Cheng Ran's mind.

Cheng Ran said, "In that case, follow me, Jiang Senior Apprentice Brother. I'll send someone to contact the owner of the property right away."

"Thank you, Brother Cheng!" Jiang Ning expressed his gratitude.

Cheng Ran smiled and said, "You and I are friends, and friends should help each other. It's only natural, so there's no need to be so formal."

Hearing these words, Jiang Ning also smiled.

"Since we're friends, Brother Cheng, there's no need to call me 'Senior Apprentice Brother' in the future. We're not in a sect, so there's no need to be so formal."

"Alright! I'll listen to you, Brother Jiang!" Cheng Ran agreed.

Then, the two of them walked out of the Martial Academy together.

Along the way, Jiang Ning secretly circulated his Qi and blood, and his flushed skin gradually returned to normal.

After a stick of incense.

The two of them arrived at a grand mansion adjacent to the Luoshui River.

A middle-aged woman with fine wrinkles around her eyes was already waiting there.

"Aunt Tong!" Cheng Ran exclaimed upon seeing the middle-aged woman.

Then, Cheng Ran introduced her to Jiang Ning, "This is the owner of this mansion and the head manager of the Moonlit Tower."

Hearing Cheng Ran's introduction, Jiang Ning's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

He was familiar with the Moonlit Tower.

It was one of the most renowned restaurants in Luoshui County, frequently visited by countless officials and dignitaries to entertain guests, earning a fortune daily.

He hadn't expected the head manager of the Moonlit Tower to be a woman, and a middle-aged one at that.

In this world, such a lucrative business would undoubtedly attract the attention of ambitious individuals.

Without a certain level of strength, it would be impossible to protect the Moonlit Tower's interests.

Upon realizing this, Jiang Ning immediately understood that the head manager, Aunt Tong, was no ordinary person.

"Head Manager Tong!" Jiang Ning greeted her with a bow.

The middle-aged woman responded with a gentle smile, "Young Master Jiang, you're so polite! Seeing is believing; indeed, you are a talented and handsome young man."

Then, Head Manager Tong turned to Cheng Ran and said, "You've brought me a good customer!"

As her words fell, Head Manager Tong casually pushed open the heavy door.

"Young Master Jiang, please come in and take a look!"

"Please!" Jiang Ning replied.

The three of them stepped into the courtyard.

From the entrance, a series of steps led upwards.

On both sides of the front courtyard were artificial mountains, flowing water, and bamboo groves.

The sound of flowing water and rustling bamboo filled the air.

Even from a distance, they could hear the sound of waves from the Luoshui River.

As they ventured deeper into the residence, Head Manager Tong explained, "This mansion is situated at a high elevation, and the entrance gradually ascends."

"The highest point of the mansion is in the eastern courtyard, overlooking the Luoshui River. The view is incredibly expansive, allowing you to see the entire boundless Luoshui River and the outer city's picturesque and varied architecture."

"The mansion's structure consists of the front courtyard, the main house, and three large courtyards to the east, west, and north, accommodating the needs of four generations living together."

After a cup of tea.

The three of them stood at the highest point of the eastern courtyard) "Ah, the breeze from the Luoshui River is refreshing."

Head Manager Tong smiled gently, "Young Master Jiang, what do you think of this mansion? Does it meet your expectations?"

Jiang Ning replied, "I'm interested, but can we discuss the price further?"

Hearing this, Head Manager Tong smiled and said, "Since Young Master Jiang has brought it up, we can certainly negotiate the price. What do you have in mind, Young Master Jiang?"

Jiang Ning said, "Head Manager Tong, give me an honest price, and I'll take it!"

Head Manager Tong paused for a moment, then said, "How about 666 taels?"

Cheng Ran, standing nearby, was stunned upon hearing this, "Aunt Tong, are you sure? 666 taels? You're not joking with my good brother, are you?"

Head Manager Tong looked at Jiang Ning's puzzled expression and smiled, "I wouldn't dare joke with Young Master Jiang. This is an honest price. What do you think, Young Master Jiang?"

"Why?" Jiang Ning asked.

Head Manager Tong smiled, "I believe in Young Master Jiang's future and want to be your friend! 666 taels is a very auspicious number, and it's my blessing to you."

Cheng Ran, standing beside them, heard these words and nudged Jiang Ning with his elbow.

Jiang Ning also slowly spoke up, "If Head Manager Tong is being so generous, how could I possibly refuse?"

Hearing this, Head Manager Tong's smile widened.

In the evening, Jiang Ning returned to the highest point of the eastern courtyard with the deed, feeling the breeze from the Luoshui River and gazing at the 3,000-square-meter mansion beneath him. His expression was slightly dazed.

In his previous life.

After years of hard work, he had exhausted the savings of two generations and taken on decades of debt to finally have a home of his own.

And now, after only a few months in this world, he possesses a residence of such grandeur and luxury.

In his previous life, he had never even dreamed of such a luxurious home.

After a few breaths, he lowered his head and glanced at the deed in his hand.

In the fading light of the setting sun, he took a deep breath.

Exhale—

Then slowly exhale.

"In this life, I've fulfilled the dream of a luxurious villa. Let's see a different scenery in the future!"

He muttered to himself, and his heart seemed to have unlocked a shackle.

His mind felt relaxed!

His heart became incredibly free and content.

That night.

Jiang Ning chose to live alone in this residence.

During the handover of the residence, the manager of Mingyuelou, Tong, had done everything properly, ensuring that all the furniture was in place and nothing was moved.

Even some valuable decorations were left in the residence.

Jiang Ning was aware of Manager Tong's gesture of goodwill.

Seeing her bold and generous actions, Jiang Ning understood why this woman could maintain such a vast enterprise as Mingyuelou.

Jiang Ning had great admiration for Manager Tong.

With a value of over a thousand taels, she decided to give it up without hesitation, showing extraordinary decisiveness.

This is not something an ordinary person can do.

The next morning.

After Jiang Ning woke up, he opened his panel and took a look.

[Name]: Jiang Ning

[Essence Energy]: 9.7

[Skills]:

Scholarly Skills (Limit Break 591/3000) (Characteristics: Memorize at a Glance, Extraordinary Senses)



Five Beasts Fist (Perfect 91/1000)



Firewood Cleaving Blade Technique (Triple Limit Break 2366/4000) (Characteristics: Lateral Thinking, Swift as the Wind, Sword Handling Like a Deity)



Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Proficiency 387/2000)



River Wave Blade Technique (Proficiency 1/200)



Invincible Body (Entry 118/1000)



"Yesterday, I was delayed, and progress in various areas has slowed down!"

"But I've accomplished a major task, and I finally have a house of my own!"

"Today, I can invite my big brother, sister-in-law, and their family to live in the Inner City!"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself, his expression relaxed.

After that.

Jiang Ning got up, washed up briefly, and started practicing.

At the third hour, he began facing the sun and absorbing its essence, tempering his internal organs.

It wasn't until the eighth mark of the third hour, just before the fourth hour, that he stopped absorbing the sun's essence.

[Skills]: Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Proficiency 414/2000)



"Compared to yesterday, it increased by 27 points! Not bad!"

Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

Feeling his daily progress and growth, he was filled with motivation.

For ordinary people, practicing is tedious and boring.

But for him, it was an extremely interesting matter.

This was because he could see and feel his progress.

With effort, there would be results.

Once a certain quantity of changes accumulated, there would be a qualitative change.

Especially after each skill reached the limit break, he was filled with anticipation, eagerly awaiting the emergence of new characteristics with each skill's limit break.

After that.

Jiang Ning got up and walked out of the residence.

An hour later.

Jiang Ning returned to the outer city and arrived outside the familiar courtyard surrounded by a bamboo fence.

After opening the wooden gate, Jiang Ning saw his big brother's family in the courtyard.

"Little brother, why are you here?" Jiang Li heard the gate opening and immediately looked up, his expression calming down upon seeing Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning bent down and picked up the little Doubao who ran towards him.

Then he said, "Big brother, sister-in-law, I bought a large residence in the Inner City. It's too lonely living alone, so I hope you'll move there with me."

"What did you say?" Jiang Li was stunned, his eyes widening in disbelief as he looked at Jiang Ning.

Liu Wanwan's mouth also opened slightly, her face showing surprise.

"Dudu, Dudu! Are you serious? Is there really a big house?" The little Doubao's dark eyes lit up, and her face was filled with joy.

Jiang Ning smiled gently and rubbed the little Doubao's cute nose.

"Of course, it's true!"

Then he walked towards his big brother and sister-in-law while holding the little Doubao.

"Look, see for yourself!"

As he spoke, Jiang Ning placed the deed, which he had prepared earlier, in Jiang Li's hand.

He knew that without the deed as proof, it would require a lot of explanation.

After all, Jiang Li and his wife had wanted to move to the Inner City for over a decade.

Unfortunately, they couldn't afford it due to their financial situation.

In the Inner City, despite what Cheng Ran had said earlier about the first residence occupying an area of over an acre and costing just over six hundred taels of silver, the reality was different.

There were no houses in the Inner City for commoners.

Even the smallest residential houses were nearly half an acre in size and cost around four hundred taels of silver.

For the previous Jiang Li, even if he worked his entire life, he couldn't save up that much silver.

Moving to the Inner City was just a distant hope, an unreachable dream.

(End of Chapter)

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