Chapter 993: The New Residence
Qi Xuansu left Ziwei Hall and arranged to meet with Madam Qi to tour a property in Taishang Place.
Regardless of Qi Xuansu and Madam Qi’s status, the sheer scale of the transaction alone demanded attention. Tianji Hall took it seriously enough to send a Deputy Hall Master to accompany the duo.
Since the residence had once belonged to a Virtuous Great Sage, it naturally attracted an elevated circle. Thus, neighbors here were anything but ordinary.
The estate dated back to the Holy Xuan Era. It was originally the residence of Sage Yuying, a princess of the former Wei Dynasty. She had pledged allegiance to the Holy Xuan early on, so she became one of the first 36 Omniscient Sages.
That princess devoted her life to the Dao, never marrying and leaving no heirs. After her passing, several owners succeeded her, each one of distinguished lineages.
Though this estate had been vacant for six years, there were no signs of ruin. It was well-preserved due to daily upkeep. At most, it felt quiet, lacking human presence.
Qi Xuansu and Madam Qi first visited the rear garden. It was late spring, and the grounds were lush with greenery. The layout of the pavilions and terraces was exquisite. Most precious of all, there was running water, a rare luxury in their time.
Qi Xuansu was quite satisfied.
His old home in Haichan Place was far from Xuan City. Whenever he returned to Jade Capital, he could feel the distance and effort needed to travel from Haichan Place to Xuan City. Flying and teleportation were forbidden in Jade Capital, running was allowed, but it was undignified. That was why he always had to walk, which became a real chore.
Taishang Place was right at the gates to Xuan City, practically as convenient as living in Xuan City itself.
Madam Qi clasped her hands behind her back, calmly surveying the place and commenting occasionally. “This waterside pavilion bears the style of the former Wei Dynasty. It must be a legacy of Princess Xuanzhen.”
Deputy Hall Master Lu from Tianji Hall, who accompanied them, did not know Madam Qi’s true identity, but he recognized Qi Xuansu, the rising star in the Daoist Order. Seeing Madam Qi casually conversing with the Tianji Hall Master further convinced the Deputy that she was no ordinary figure. A realization began to dawn.