Chapter 47: Got Scammed
The Grand Commandant's residence was haunted?
It was true!
But how did the guy in front of him know about it?
Shen Que clearly remembered sealing off all information regarding this matter.
Or was there a mole among his subordinates leaking information to outsiders?
"Still, you need to tell me where you got this piece of information from."
Shen Que narrowed his eyes and stared directly at Xiao Wen. His sharp gaze seemed capable of piercing through every disguise in Xiao Wen's heart, seeing through his thoughts and intentions.
Xiao Wen smiled faintly. He had already prepared an explanation.
"There are the Ten Attendants serving by the Son of Heaven's side, twelve eunuchs in total. Since you're based in the capital, Shopkeeper, you should know how much authority those twelve possess."
"I happened to overhear this information from a young eunuch serving under Attendant Zhang. I never expected it would actually come in handy today."
The corners of Shen Que's mouth twitched.
A fierce glint flashed through his eyes.
Zhang Rang!
That damned bastard again!
One day, I will personally help His Majesty chop off your dog head!
"Money and goods exchanged at the same time," Shen Que said as he looked at Xiao Wen.
Xiao Wen told him to wait a moment before opening the in-game currency exchange platform.
Here, players could use Yuanbao to exchange for silver or gold, and vice versa.
After all, silver and gold were hard currencies within the game.
Whenever players lacked either of them, they would have to exchange Yuanbao for them.
The current rate was:
1 Yuanbao = 8 Gold = 80 Silver.
Of course, because recharging was no longer available, the value of Yuanbao continued to rise.
Still, emergency resources were indispensable.
Xiao Wen decisively spent one thousand Yuanbao to exchange for eighty thousand taels of silver, converted them into banknotes through the marketplace, and handed them to Shen Que.
Ding! Congratulations, player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World, for obtaining Luoyang Residence Deed ×1 (Transfer Pending). You have one opportunity to name your residence: "_ Manor."
The clear system notification rang beside Xiao Wen's ear.
Holding the deed in his hand, he looked toward Shen Que.
At that moment, Shen Que was clutching the eighty thousand taels' worth of banknotes with both hands, his face overflowing with joy.
Rich!
I'm rich!
Bought it for fifteen thousand and sold it for eighty thousand!
His Majesty is definitely going to praise me this time!
Attendant Zhang, just watch as I trample you beneath my feet!
"Shopkeeper... since you've already taken the money, shouldn't we make a trip to the property tax office and complete the transfer?" Xiao Wen asked with a grin.
Hearing this, the smile on Shen Que's face froze.
The property tax office?
Going wasn't a problem.
The issue was that he was currently carrying eighty thousand taels of silver. If he went there now, he would inevitably attract the attention of Attendant Zhang.
With that thought, he casually pulled out an iron token from his waist and tossed it to Xiao Wen.
"I had someone in the palace acquire this token for me. Take it to the property tax office and register the transfer yourself. They won't make things difficult for you."
"I'm tired. I'm going back to rest."
Without waiting for Xiao Wen's response, he turned and left.
Ding! Congratulations, player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World, for obtaining Mysterious Token ×1.
Seeing this, Xiao Wen said nothing.
After checking the address written on the deed, he first led the hundred White Dragon Guards there before heading alone to the property tax office to complete the transfer procedures.
After presenting the token Shen Que had given him, the officials worked with remarkable efficiency.
Before long, Xiao Wen emerged from the office with a ring of keys in his hand.
Holding the keys, he returned to the residence and calmly examined the estate before him.
However, as Xiao Wen arrived, an NPC hidden in a nearby corner quietly departed.
Looking up at the grand and imposing entrance, Xiao Wen raised his hand and wrote the character "Dragon" in the air.
Ding! You are naming your residence "Dragon Manor." Confirm?
Confirm!
The moment Xiao Wen confirmed it, a beam of golden light descended from the sky and landed upon the residence gate.
A few moments later, a plaque appeared above the entrance.
Upon it were written two large characters:
Dragon Manor.
Turning around, Xiao Wen looked at the hundred White Dragon Cavalry behind him.
"Let's go in."
With that, he stepped forward and pushed open the gates.
Yet the instant the gates opened, a chilling aura swept out.
The cold wind struck his body, making the surrounding temperature seem to drop several degrees.
This place was cold.
Mixed into the chill was a faint stench of decay and stagnation.
At a glance, the large courtyard beyond the entrance was overgrown with weeds.
The stone paving was covered in moss.
Spider webs hung from the eaves.
Several palm-sized spiders crawled leisurely across the webs.
Well then.
A classic case of looking magnificent outside but rotten within.
The exterior appeared majestic.
The interior...
Was a complete wreck.
Broken down and overrun with weeds.
The contrast was truly outrageous.
Xiao Wen cursed inwardly and warmly greeted all eighteen generations of Shen Que's ancestors.
This place was actually this run-down?
The thought flashed through his mind.
Then he turned and looked at the hundred White Dragon Cavalry behind him.
A smile appeared on his face.
"A beautiful home must be built with our own hands."
"So, I'll leave the cleaning duties to all of you."
The hundred White Dragon Cavalry immediately froze.
Their minds seemed to crash on the spot.
Clearly, they had not yet processed what they had just heard.
We're heavy cavalry!
Cleaning?
Isn't that servant work?
"What are you standing around for? Move! From now on, this is your home. Do you really need me to supervise you while you work for your own home?"
Xiao Wen barked sternly.
The White Dragon Cavalry looked utterly helpless.
But none dared resist.
They could only lead their hundred warhorses onto the weed-covered grounds and issue commands for the horses to eat all the weeds.
If the cavalrymen were working, how could the horses stay out of it?
Everyone had to contribute.
Eat grass!
Neighhhh! (Damn it! Note: A type of plant.)
Watching the scene, Xiao Wen had no intention of staying behind as a supervisor.
Stretching lazily, he turned around and left, heading toward the streets.
At this point, he could finally be considered settled in Luoyang.
Walking through Luoyang's streets and watching the NPCs come and go, he occasionally spotted a few players among them.
Whenever those players saw Xiao Wen, shock would immediately appear on their faces.
Yet none dared approach him.
Instead, they quickly stepped aside.
As Xiao Wen continued walking, two figures suddenly appeared before him.
Who else could they be but Liu Chu and Meng Feng?
"Yo, brother, what a coincidence. Never expected to run into you here," Liu Chu said with a broad grin.
"A coincidence? Aren't the two vice guild leaders specifically waiting here for me?" Xiao Wen asked.
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