Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World

Chapter 63: Chapter 63 Settling in Yunze City

Two days later.

Jiang Fan first rested for a night in Tonghe County and then took Su Weiwei to Yunze City.

Of course, before they arrived in Yunze City, he had set the horse free.

After all, such warhorses are too conspicuous.

It’s easy to be discovered by the government.

So, when they were about to reach Yunze City, they dismounted early and headed there on foot.

At the same time, he and Su Weiwei disguised themselves as ordinary people to prevent encountering anyone from Osmanthus Village.

"Husband, is this Yunze City?"

"It’s truly magnificent."

Su Weiwei looked up at the distant city with a face full of shock.

In front of her was a city dozens of meters high, spanning east to west, like a mountain rising from the flat ground, blocking everyone’s path, majestic and grand.

This is Yunze City, one of the Great Wei Thirteen Prefectures.

In terms of wealth, aside from the Capital City, it’s Yunze City.

After all, Yunze City sits by the eight-hundred-mile Yunmeng Lake.

This place is one of Great Wei’s transport waterways, countless ships must pass through here.

Simply collecting fees for ship docking is enough to make Yunze City wealthy.

So naturally, Yunze City is extremely prosperous, with reportedly over two million residents.

It’s certainly a giant city.

No wonder the Red Eyebrow Army couldn’t capture this city, retreating in defeat.

Undoubtedly, such a city for a girl from a fishing village is akin to Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.

"Magnificent, isn’t it?"

"Unfortunately, such a city belongs to dignitaries and noble families."

"For the poor to live in such a city is not easy."

Jiang Fan squinted his eyes.

In his previous life, he had seen many large cities, even ones with populations exceeding thirty million.

So, Yunze City couldn’t shock him.

Moreover, a bustling city like this comes with high rent and high prices.

Surviving here is not easy.

According to the information he gathered, Yunze City allows anyone to live here without any restrictions.

But one must have a fixed residence; street sleeping is not permitted.

Otherwise, it would be illegal, leading to jail or even becoming a slave in military camps.

"What do we do next?"

Su Weiwei had completely relied on Jiang Fan as their backbone.

Coming to such a foreign place is truly terrifying for a woman who has never left home.

"First, enter Yunze City, find a broker."

"Then rent a house."

Jiang Fan said solemnly.

Undoubtedly, in a new place, the most important thing is to rent a house.

Having a place to stay allows you to survive here.

Once you have a house, you can gradually familiarize yourself with the city.

"Mm."

Su Weiwei nodded.

Soon, Jiang Fan and Su Weiwei entered Yunze City, also paying the entrance fee.

Due to the recent defeat of the Red Eyebrow Army, most troops had been sent out to pursue them, leaving only a few soldiers in Yunze City, making inspections not stringent.

Thus, the two easily entered the city.

Next, Jiang Fan arrived at an inn and found a broker.

The broker was Liu Zhiyong, a bald and small middle-aged man dressed in black linen, with small eyes revealing the shrewdness unique to a small-town resident, sharp in observation.

"Brother, I can’t believe you chose this time to enter Yunze City."

"Generally, many people are fleeing, leaving Yunze City."

"Aren’t you afraid the Red Eyebrow Army might return?"

"If Yunze City falls, they might massacre the city."

Liu Zhiyong looked at Jiang Fan with a smile, seemingly trying to discern his identity.

"Of course, I’m afraid."

"But now the world is at war everywhere, there’s no safe place."

"Fleeing elsewhere, you’d still face war."

"After thinking it over, I felt Yunze City was a bit safer."

"There’s supposed to be General Mu Da guarding Yunze City. I believe Yunze City will be steady as a mountain."

"It won’t be breached by any chaotic rebels."

Jiang Fan smiled slightly, explaining his reasons for relocating to Yunze City.

"Haha, yes, you’re correct."

"Where else in this world is safe."

"Compared to others, Yunze City is indeed safer."

"Your luck is actually not bad."

"Previously, due to the Red Eyebrow Army attacking Yunze City, many left, leaving behind many vacant houses."

"Now, if you rent, the price is favorable."

Liu Zhiyong was very enthusiastic, immediately taking Jiang Fan to find a house.

After all, for him, completing a deal means earning a commission.

Previously, due to the war, he hadn’t had any business for a long time.

Soon, Jiang Fan looked at a dozen houses.

"Hmm?"

At the last one, Jiang Fan’s pupils contracted, as he discovered this courtyard seemed to be the place of his Seventh-Grade Opportunity, as if destiny guided him here.

This might be the suitable place for him to live.

"This one looks good. How much is it?"

Jiang Fan asked directly.

"Brother Jiang, you indeed have a discerning eye."

"You can tell the feng shui of this house is good at a glance."

"Five rooms, over three hundred square meters, plus a garden."

"The price isn’t high, just ten taels of silver a year."

"But this house requires a minimum of a three-year lease, just one year won’t do."

Liu Zhiyong’s eyes lit up, repeatedly praising the advantages of this house.

What?!

Upon hearing this, Su Weiwei’s beautiful eyes widened, she secretly clicked her tongue. The price was truly exorbitant.

A year’s rent requires ten taels of silver.

Such prices, which fisherman can afford?

It’s no wonder no one dared to move to Yunze City; just the annual rent can cut into fishermen’s bones and sinews.

If Jiang Fan hadn’t obtained over a thousand taels of silver, he probably couldn’t afford a house in Yunze City either.

"Good, I’ll take this house."

Jiang Fan didn’t bother to argue, since it was nearly dark.

If he couldn’t find a suitable house, he’d probably have to stay at an inn.

"Great, I’ll arrange it for you."

Liu Zhiyong said excitedly, his gaze at Jiang Fan changed; this young man seemed ordinary, but his wealth was unexpected, renting a ten-tael house without hesitation.

This isn’t something an ordinary person can do.

But he didn’t overthink it and immediately processed the leasing paperwork for Jiang Fan.

He thoughtfully prepared various furniture, bedding, etc., making it convenient for Jiang Fan and Su Weiwei to move in.

In no time, Jiang Fan and Su Weiwei settled completely in Yunze City.

At least they had a temporary place to stay.