Hearing the little girl's question, Liu Yunqing stopped and asked:
Is there any difference?
“Of course there is a difference,” the little girl nodded affirmatively. “If you are a member of the alliance, it is cheaper to rent or buy a cave dwelling, and you can also choose a better location.”
"If not, then you can only go to the West City temporary rental area."
Liu Yunqing said directly:
"Let's go to the temporary rental area."
Seeing a hint of disappointment in the little girl's eyes, Liu Yunqing asked again:
"How do I become a member of the alliance? What responsibilities do I have after becoming a member?"
Seeing that Liu Yunqing was interested, the little girl quickly began to explain:
"You need to be tested for qualifications, or assessed on the four arts of alchemy, weapon crafting, talismanic arts, and array formation. If you meet the requirements, you can apply."
"As for the duties of members, there are not many restrictions on ordinary days. They just need to abide by the city rules of Luoxia City, just like ordinary people."
"The other requirements are to submit a batch of Four Arts items every year, or to participate in other alliance missions. If you are interested, I will make a copy for you later."
Seeing Liu Yunqing nod, the little girl made a mental note of it.
It was clear that the little girl was very familiar with Luoxia City. Along the way, whenever Liu Yunqing didn't ask any questions, she would take the initiative to introduce the city to him.
It especially emphasizes the areas in the city that cultivators frequently visit.
She would also observe Liu Yunqing's expression to judge her level of interest. If Liu Yunqing was interested, the little girl would talk more; if she was not interested, she would just say a few words.
The cultivator's senses were sharp, and although the little girl had already restrained her scrutiny, Liu Yunqing still noticed her intentions.
Upon arriving at the temporary rental area in the West City, without Liu Yunqing needing to speak, the little girl inquired about her preferences and then went directly to the cultivator in charge of cave rentals to get a map for Liu Yunqing to choose from.
Liu Yunqing was focused on quiet cultivation, so his gaze lingered between two relatively quiet cave dwellings with abundant spiritual energy.
Seeing that she was about to make a choice, the little girl took advantage of the absence of the monk in charge of the rental and quickly whispered a hint to Liu Yunqing:
"The fairy really knows how to pick a place. This cave is full of spiritual energy and quiet. It is also a necessary route for the law enforcement team to patrol. It is safe and livable."
Liu Yunqing raised her eyebrows slightly. The cave dwelling the little girl was pointing to was not the one she originally wanted to choose.
Does this mean that the cave dwelling you chose was not good?
As long as it didn't interfere with his cultivation, Liu Yunqing was very obedient and immediately changed his mind, pointing to the cave dwelling the little girl had mentioned:
"Great, let's rent this place then. How much is the rent?"
Seeing that Liu Yunqing understood her hint, the little girl breathed a sigh of relief and quickly quoted a price:
"The place the fairy has chosen is an independent courtyard. The monthly rent is one hundred spirit stones. If you pay for half a year, it will be five hundred and fifty spirit stones, and if you pay for a year, it will be one thousand spirit stones."
The cultivator in charge of renting the cave dwelling was an old cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Refining. When he heard the little girl say that she was renting an independent cave dwelling, his gaze shifted to Liu Yunqing.
After subtly assessing Liu Yunqing's attire, a few smile lines appeared on his indifferent old face as he took the initiative to strike up a conversation:
"You're lucky, fairy. This cave is in a very good location in the West City. It's usually rented out, but it was only vacated a couple of days ago."
Noticing the change in the old cultivator's attitude, Liu Yunqing paused in taking out spirit stones, feigning difficulty on his face:
"The cave dwelling is nice, but the rent is a bit too expensive."
Upon hearing this, the little girl's expression changed, and she said apologetically:
"Don't worry, fairy. If you think it's too expensive, I can recommend other options to you..."
Before he could finish speaking, the old cultivator interrupted him, chuckling as he said:
"It's alright. It's always difficult to go out. I see that you're about the same age as my granddaughter, so I'll make the decision to give you a discount on the rent. It'll be 500 yuan for six months, and 950 spirit stones for a year."
Seeing the little girl's surprised expression, Liu Yunqing knew that there must be very few precedents for cheap rent for this cave dwelling.
Why should he, a staff member in charge of leasing, give me a discount on rent when we are not related?
Liu Yunqing wouldn't believe the claim that the other party was about the same age as his granddaughter. He could only be certain that the change in the other party's attitude wasn't because he wanted the spirit stones and valuables on her.
Having confirmed that there was no possibility of murder for money in the near future, Liu Yunqing decided not to take advantage of the situation and took out his storage bag, saying:
"The rent is a bit expensive, but I like this location. It's worth the price; we can save money elsewhere."
As she spoke, Liu Yunqing counted the spirit stones and handed them to the old cultivator, saying:
"This is the rent for the year, sir, please count it."
The old cultivator's cultivation level was not as high as Liu Yunqing's, but in the cultivation world where strength was paramount, the appreciation in his eyes was more genuine when he heard Liu Yunqing's title.
“Your Highness is ambitious, and your future is sure to be bright. I will process your paperwork now.”
The old cultivator took the spirit stones, skillfully completed the check-in procedures for Liu Yunqing, and then handed her a token, saying:
"Besides being the key to the cave's array control, this token allows you to freely enter and exit Luoxia City during the rental period without being charged any more spirit stones."
"And all your purchases in Luoxia City can be recorded on this sign."
"Of course, you need to clear all your accounts before you terminate the lease."
"Don't even think about trying to skip out on the bill. Let this little girl tell you what happened to those who skipped out on the bill before."
As soon as the check-in procedures were completed, Liu Yunqing saw that the cave on the map had turned red.
"I understand, thank you, sir."
After accepting the plaque and thanking the old cultivator, Liu Yunqing had the little girl lead him to the cave.
This cave dwelling wasn't very large, but it was enough to meet Liu Yunqing's daily cultivation needs.
It has a living room, a training room, a four arts room, a kitchen and dining hall, and a front yard and a back yard. The back yard even has a flat area that can be used as a martial arts training ground.
Liu Yunqing nodded in satisfaction, so there are advantages to being expensive.
Seeing that Liu Yunqing was satisfied, the little girl smiled again and asked him:
"The fairy must not have abstained from grains yet. Would you like some food delivered to her, or would you like to take care of yourself in her cave?"
Liu Yunqing wasn't particularly interested in food; it was just to maintain his strength. Hearing that meals could be delivered, he immediately nodded and said:
"Yes, how many spirit stones do I need?"
The little girl shook her head and smiled:
"You already gave me spirit stones before, and those spirit stones included the food for your meal."
"As for the meal cost, you can put it on your tab and settle it when you leave."
Liu Yunqing felt more at ease, and at the same time, she was surprised that the operation of the Loose Cultivator Alliance was much more complete than she had imagined.
Moreover, she had observed the city and found it lacked the unease and chaos of a city of rogue cultivators that she had imagined. If no one told her it was a city of rogue cultivators, she would not have been able to tell at all.
The little girl was even happier to see that Liu Yunqing was satisfied.
After all, the more satisfied the guests are, the longer they will stay, and the longer they stay, the more spirit stones these junior guides can earn.
After Liu Yunqing finished touring the cave, the little girl spoke up immediately:
"Then, fairy, please rest first. I'll go and buy you some food to try. You can choose some that suit your taste, and I'll send it to you according to your preferences later."
As soon as Liu Yunqing nodded, the little girl ran out of the cave.
However, she was not rushing towards the restaurants and eateries in the city, but towards the place where she had previously rented a cave dwelling.
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