Chapter 75: Inspecting New Home
High above the sprawling expanse of Zhao Province, Lin Yuan cut through the clouds like a streak of untamed lightning. The high-altitude winds howled against his black-and-white Daoist robes, which had long since been restored by his spiritual energy after the battle with the Envoy. Far behind him lay the bustling territory of Azure Cloud City and the fortified compound of the Wang Clan, where he had been only moments ago.
Ahead of him lay a pristine wilderness that beautifully bridged the gap between Azure Cloud City and the majestic Sky Jade City.
He guided his flight path strictly by the coordinates etched into the red jade slip he held in his palm. As he crossed over a series of mist-shrouded mountain peaks, the dense, white clouds suddenly parted, revealing a hidden valley below.
There it was.
Lin Yuan slowed his rapid ascent, coming to a suspended hover in the sky as he set his gaze upon the estate nestled within the lush valley.
To call it a mere "house" was an absolute disservice to the marvel that rested below. It was a sprawling, majestic manor that seemed to have been organically grown from the landscape itself rather than artificially built upon it. The vast estate was gracefully encircled by a gently flowing river of crystal-clear water, sparkling under the sun like a continuous ribbon of liquid diamonds. A wide, sweeping bridge crafted entirely from starlight jade arched elegantly over the water, leading to a set of grand, towering entrance gates forged from dark spirit-wood.
Beyond the towering gates, the manor unfolded in a breathtaking display of classical elegance and immortal grandeur. It featured multiple stories with sweeping, curved rooftops tiled in deep azure. The primary walls were constructed of a rare, luminous white stone that seemed to actively drink in the sunlight, giving the entire structure an ethereal glow.
Surrounding the main living pavilions were sprawling courtyards. Lin Yuan could see the pine trees reaching gracefully toward the sky, interspersed with blooming gardens of exotic flowers. A gentle, cascading waterfall poured down from a sculpted rock formation in the back garden, feeding into a serene koi pond where silver-scaled spirit fish lazily swam through the lotus pads.
With a soft exhale, Lin Yuan descended from the sky. His boots touched down softly upon the pristine paving of the central courtyard.
The very moment he stepped foot into the compound, a profound, physical sensation washed over his entire being.
The ambient spiritual energy in the air was incredibly dense—so rich and thick that it almost felt like breathing in a fine, refreshing morning mist. It was leaps and bounds better than most places in the city, and an entirely different universe compared to the outer-city slums.
Lin Yuan closed his eyes, his Nascent Soul naturally resonating with the earth beneath him. Through this subtle connection, he could clearly sense the rhythmic pulse of the top-grade spiritual vein buried deep within the land. Its dense spiritual energy permeated the surrounding environment, making this place exceptionally suited for prolonged cultivation and uninterrupted seclusion.
Opening his eyes, Lin Yuan looked around the magnificent courtyard, a wry, highly amused smile touching his lips.
He couldn’t help but think of his previous life on Earth. If a piece of mythical real estate like this existed there, how much would it be worth? It would easily be valued at tens of millions, perhaps even more. It would be the ultimate fantasy of a billionaire, a piece of property that the wealthiest tycoons, celebrities, and politicians would fight tooth and nail to acquire, if only for the right to call it their own.
"The Wang Clan Patriarch was not lying at all," Lin Yuan murmured to himself, reaching out to run a hand along the smooth surface of a beautifully carved pillar. "This is indeed a top home. A true masterpiece of the Zhao Province."
Lin Yuan began to walk slowly through the estate, pushing open the intricately carved wooden doors and stepping into the grand halls. The interior was fully furnished with exquisite, understated taste. There was furniture carved from aromatic sandalwood, silk tapestries depicting ancient legends, and soft, glowing pearls embedded in the high ceilings to provide an eternal illumination. He discovered vast meditation chambers, a fully equipped alchemy room, and a grand library waiting to be filled with scrolls.
As he wandered through the rooms, the residual battle intent that had clung to him gradually faded, replaced by something entirely different. A gentle warmth blossomed within his chest. The silence of the house no longer felt like an empty, lonely void. Instead, it felt like a blank canvas, patiently waiting for him to fill it with life.
He walked out onto a wide, sweeping balcony on the second floor that directly overlooked the tranquil koi pond and the rolling hills beyond the valley. He leaned against the smooth wooden railing, allowing the gentle rich breeze to rustle his hair.
Then Lin Yuan’s thoughts drifted back to the very first day of his transmigration. He had awakened in the body of a young man who, by sheer coincidence, bore the exact same name: Lin Yuan. But that was where the similarities ended. The original owner of the body had been a tragic and destitute figure, a lowly resident of the outer-city slums, forgotten by the powerful and buried beneath an insurmountable amount of debt.
He had inherited a life surrounded by ruthless loan sharks, plagued by a shattered reputation, and faced with immediate, life-threatening obstacles at every single turn. In those early days, survival had been his sole objective. Every breath was a meticulous calculation, every single action a desperate bid to outsmart everyone. He had lived in a dilapidated shack where the roof leaked cold rain and the floorboards rotted beneath his feet. He had been an absolute nobody, a ghost fighting for bloody scraps in the shadows of the towering inner city.
But standing here now, looking out over a private domain that easily rivaled the palaces of mortal emperors, the stark contrast of his journey hit him with a profound weight.
He was no longer the frightened, debt-ridden cultivator who had once struggled to survive in the outer city. He was now a Nascent Soul expert, an existence whose mere presence could force the city’s most powerful figures to bow their heads. With a single thought, he could shatter ancient formations, suppress powerful cultivators, and command the immediate respect of the greatest clans in the City.
This magnificent house was more than just a reward, and it was far more than a mere piece of prime real estate. It was a monumental, undeniable milestone.
"This is it," Lin Yuan whispered, his deep eyes reflecting the tranquil, rippling water of the pond below.
He was finally leaving the outer city behind forever. The cramped slums, the damp walls, and the ever-present stench of powerlessness were nothing more than relics of a life he had long since outgrown. They belonged to a past he would never need to return to.
This estate represented something entirely different.
It was the beginning of his true legacy in this world. From this moment onward, this place would no longer be merely a residence. It would become the foundation upon which Lin Yuan established his own identity, a place where his name would cease to belong to an insignificant cultivator of the outer city and begin to carry thunderous weight.
A soft warm smile graced his handsome features as a beautiful image naturally formed in his mind. He pictured Bai Qingyue sitting in the grand pavilion below, her delicate fingers plucking the strings of the Zither, the soul-touching melody echoing across the blooming flowers.
He then pictured Bai Chen cultivating within the estate’s vast courtyards, possessing the space, resources, and spiritual environment required. Here, Bai Chen could pursue cultivation far beyond what the Bai Clan had ever envisioned for him, no longer restricted by his limitation as a branch member of the clan.
Lin Yuan had promised his beloved wife a proper wedding, a grand celebration that would force the heavens and the earth to recognize their union and her rightful place by his side. And as he looked out over the sweeping, majestic landscape of his new home, breathing in the dense, sweet spiritual energy, Lin Yuan knew with absolute certainty that this was the perfect place to begin their new life.