A Top Scholar in Everything
Chapter 226: Settlement

Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Settlement

A citizen’s identity ID records the citizen’s information. Baiyu wants to obtain the qualification for long-term residence in the shelter, and naturally, the identity ID is needed as proof.

The space within the shelter is limited.

Every room, every permanent residence, requires a hefty price.

After all, being able to provide a relatively stable living environment in the spirit realm is a dream for many Martial Artists. Entering the spirit realm without residing in the shelter, not seeing the next day’s sun is a common occurrence.

This is not surprising.

"Lord Baiyu, with your identity as a Baron, you have the right to rent a beautifully situated room in the shelter, and moreover, you are the top scorer in the Linjiang City entrance exam, your entry and exit permit can be processed free of charge."

The girl’s face was peach-red, her words and gaze full of unabashed admiration and affection.

This...

Baiyu thought about his account balance, ultimately swallowed back the words of refusal, smiled, and nodded, "Then I’ll trouble you."

"No trouble at all, it is my honor to serve you, my lord."

The girl’s enthusiastic attitude was completely different from before.

Baiyu couldn’t help but feel helpless, it seems the identity of Imperial nobility really is useful in some places.

Quickly,

The entry and exit permits and residence permits for both were processed by the girl and handed to Baiyu.

Along with it, there was also a contact card.

This was the girl’s contact information.

"Lord Baiyu, if you ever need me or have any questions about anything, feel free to call me. Even if the lady beside you is there, I can come over to help solve the problem."

The girl blushed.

Baiyu smiled and accepted the card without replying, taking Erin towards the passage of the Anomaly Bureau leading to Linjiang Shelter.

...

"Master, that woman just now was quite strange. Was she implying she could have some unusual relationship with you?"

On the way to the shelter, Erin asked curiously.

"Was she?"

Baiyu then realized, from the words just spoken by that girl, along with her expressions and appearance, she seemed indeed to be implying something.

Also, saying it’s fine with Erin there too?

Damn.

Are people so open these days?

Faced with Erin’s inquiring look, Baiyu could only cough twice and say something irrelevant.

...

Passing through the turbine-like teleportation gate.

Baiyu and Erin stood once more on the plaza of the shelter.

The last abnormal incident, the four Divine Beast statues underground have emerged, continuously emitting light on Victor’s Plaza, integrating into the entire shelter’s defensive array.

It’s said from above.

This activated the shelter’s true protective array, further strengthening the shelter’s defense.

Of course, such statements are naturally aimed at those societal Martial Artists who are unaware of the inside story, while those with insight know that Linjiang Shelter has birthed a City Lord!

Only those recognized by the shelter’s core Spiritual Body can truly activate the shelter and become City Lord.

In past years.

Linjiang Shelter did not have a City Lord. Although it had a powerful safety protection array, its safety level still differed significantly compared to cities with a City Lord.

Having a City Lord.

Means that the shelter can unleash all its former era’s power, with a powerful City Lord to guard it.

A shelter without a City Lord needs a Grandmaster to sit in, but having a City Lord requires no Grandmaster.

That’s the difference.

Therefore, those who know some inside info are more optimistic about this change, and the flow of people to Linjiang Shelter is higher than before.

After arriving at the shelter, Baiyu processed a series of registration procedures for staying.

Once arranged.

He then arrived at his long-term residence spot, in the villa area within the shelter’s core zone. The villa ranked sixth, the best recommendation from the Anomaly Bureau they could give him.

This is still due to his status as a Baron.

A villa of such high-grade.

Can only be lived in by wealthy people and high-tier Martial Artists.

"Erza is now in a deep sleep, Linjiang City will maintain her for free yearly, but this expenditure is covered by the Qiong Family, which is not a long-term solution. I must quickly enhance my strength to awaken Erza, otherwise, as I interact more, my situation will become more dangerous."

Inside the luxurious villa.

Baiyu lay on the sofa made from unknown Exotic Beast fur in the main hall on the first floor, started calculating the plans in his mind.

Erza fell into a sleep because of Qiong Yue’s death.

Only the next master, which is Baiyu, can activate her core, waking this giant thing once more.

But now is not the time.

Activating her now may very well cause Baiyu’s spirit unable to bear the load and directly turn insane.

Demon God Beast, Legendary Ship, Divine Spirit Divine Country...

The recent exposure to various things, especially the immense strength of Kaz’s monster, made Baiyu deeply aware of his insignificance.

He must strive harder in learning and cultivation.

"I currently have forty million in my account, wealth accumulated from selling all properties in Linjiang City. It may be a lifetime unreachable fortune for ordinary people, but for an Extraordinary, it’s not much."

Baiyu listed the numbers on a sheet.

Forty million, enough to buy any bottle of Sequence Eight, even Sequence Seven Magic Elixir, and even Sequence Six could be obtained.

But adding up all the expenditures and daily costs, this number doesn’t seem so large.

Due to the needs for long-term development, Baiyu decided to abandon the basic foundation of Linjiang City.

To shift his focus to the shelter.

He received Yao Ji’s recognition but cannot become the shelter’s City Lord, which is an extremely frustrating thing.

Ultimately.

His current strength is still too weak.

If he had the strength of Tier Four or even Tier Three Martial Artists, what’s stopping him from directly becoming a shelter City Lord? Becoming a Martial Arts Grandmaster would make even the royal family consider wooing.

Especially if this Grandmaster holds such terrifying contraptions like the Legendary Ship in his hands.

Soon.

After Baiyu entered the villa, he contacted Yao Ji through the communication crystal in the villa. This shelter’s core Spiritual Body was naturally happy to see her master return.

"Buy a villa? Master, everything of mine belongs to you, so why spend money to buy it?"

Yao Ji was perplexed over the communication.

Baiyu mentioned buying the villa for permanent residence, making it convenient for him to operate within the shelter.

"To the Empire, you are merely the entire city’s control center, akin to artificial intelligence. You can control the shelter’s daily operations, citizen level assessments, etc., but it’s for their convenience, reassurance. Once you show tendencies towards breaking free from their control, you’ll immediately be punished by the Imperial, even abandoning this shelter isn’t out of the question."

Baiyu saw this clearly.

Though Yao Ji is the shelter’s core Spiritual Body, the shelter’s rights are concentrated in three major institutions.

Bounty Hunter Association.

Government.

Military garrison.

These three are the centers of power.

The entire shelter is under their control.

The Bounty Hunter Association publishes various tasks and purchases materials.

The government manages various institutions, like the villa Baiyu resides in, with a monthly rent of 150,000.

These incomes, along with various trade taxes, ultimately gather at the government, making investments with guaranteed profits.

The military garrison doesn’t manage these but is responsible for the shelter’s security.

In other words.

Linjiang City Shelter is a city established by East Prosperity Imperial utilizing the shell of a shelter, and other shelters are the same.

If Baiyu wants to seize something from the Imperial’s grasp, unless he possessed the martial strength like Qiong Yue.