Bringing the farm to another world

Chapter 16171 A Piece of Land
Xu Ying arrived at the gate of the city lord's mansion in Jin Sui City. He looked at the two guards in front of the gate and smiled slightly at them, saying, "Please announce that I, Xu Ying, the bishop of the Myriad Laws Sect, request an audience with the city lord."

The two guards had obviously heard of the Myriad Laws Cult. When Xu Ying introduced himself, they were taken aback at first, and then one of them immediately bowed to Xu Ying and said, "Please wait a moment."

They knew that the Myriad Laws Sect was the second legal sect in the Divine Kingdom, and it even had an imperial decree. Moreover, it had previously caused the Creation Sect to suffer a loss. Now, the people of the Myriad Laws Sect had come to their area, which made them somewhat nervous. However, one person immediately entered the City Lord's Mansion.

A moment later, the guard came out of the city lord's mansion, followed by a servant. The servant glanced at Xu Ying and then said, "Bishop Xu, please come in. The master is waiting for you in the study."

Xu Ying thanked him and then walked into the mansion. The servant led the way for him. The city lord's mansion was quite large, with many pavilions inside. However, the place they were in was the place where the city lord's mansion handled affairs. The real inner palace of the city lord's mansion was not open to the public.

A moment later, the servant led Xu Ying to the door of a room. The servant went inside to announce his arrival, and soon came out and gestured for Xu Ying to enter.

Xu Ying nodded and then walked into the room. The room was not very big. As soon as you entered, you could see two bookshelves on the left and right, as well as a desk inside. Behind the desk sat a person who looked to be about fifty years old and had a serious expression. Behind this person hung a large painting, which depicted a river scene.

The man had already stood up. As soon as he saw Xu Ying, he smiled and clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "I didn't know Bishop Xu was here. Please forgive me for not welcoming you properly."

Xu Ying returned the greeting and said, "You're too kind, Lord Shang. I apologize for my intrusion in visiting you."

The city lord is named Shang Baiyi. He is a member of the Shang family, which is a large family that is slightly weaker than the Yu family, but not by much. It is not surprising that the city lord of Jin Sui City is a member of the Shang family. In the Divine Kingdom, almost all city lords are members of those large families, which is not unusual at all.

Shang Baiyi quickly said, "Bishop Xu, you're too kind. Please have a seat." He then gestured for him to sit down, pointing to the two chairs in front of the desk.

After Xu Ying thanked him, he sat down. Once he was seated, Shang Baiyi also sat down and looked at Xu Ying, saying, "Bishop Xu, what brings you to my Jin Sui City?"

Xu Ying smiled slightly and said, "Our Myriad Laws Divine Sect wishes to purchase a piece of unclaimed land in the city. We hope City Lord Shang will grant our request."

Shang Baiyi had already guessed Xu Ying's background, so he wasn't surprised at all when he heard Xu Ying say this. However, he didn't agree immediately. Instead, he pondered what kind of changes this matter would bring to Jin Suicheng, whether they would be good or bad.

Shang Baiyi was well aware that as long as the Myriad Laws Divine Sect built a temple here, Jin Sui City would never be peaceful, and their struggle with the Creation Divine Sect would not stop. If they could wager like they did in Beast Town City, that would be fine, but if they didn't wager and instead went to war, then Jin Sui City would never be at peace.

However, this is not entirely a bad thing, because the arrival of the Myriad Laws Cult will definitely change the entire landscape of Jin Sui City, which may not necessarily be a bad thing for him.

Currently, there are actually three main forces in Jin Sui City. The first is the City Lord's Mansion, because it controls the army, so it is the largest force in Jin Sui City.

Secondly, there are some prominent families in Jinsui City. These are all minor families, totaling three: the Hu family, the Tian family, and the Gao family. These three families have lived in Jinsui City for generations, and each generation has had members serving as minor officials in the city. Although they may seem insignificant, Jinsui City would not be able to function properly without them. However, they would not offend Shang Baiyi, since they are all small families and cannot compare with the larger families.

The third force, however, consists of gangs within the city. These gangs are composed entirely of independent cultivators who form various factions that control some of the city's landlords. These gang members are essentially the black gloves of the various families and even the city lord's mansion. Jin Sui City truly cannot do without them.

Of course, all of this is out in the open. Shang Baiyi is very clear that there is another force in the city that should not be underestimated: the Creation God Cult. On the surface, the Creation God Cult seems to be indifferent to worldly affairs, but behind the scenes, they are more eager to compete than anyone else. And the shadows of the Creation God Cult are behind all the gangs in the city. So from this point of view, it can be seen that the Creation God Cult is the big crocodile lurking in the water.

Although Shang Baiyi is a member of the Shang family, he doesn't have a good solution to this situation. The Shang family can't offer him much help either. Moreover, the gangs and three minor families in the city pay tribute to the Shang family every year, so Shang Baiyi hasn't taken drastic measures against them. However, he still wants to completely control Jin Sui City, but he hasn't had the opportunity. If the Wanfa Divine Sect builds a temple in the city, there will definitely be changes, and he might have a chance then.

Thinking of this, Shang Baiyi looked up at Xu Ying and then smiled and said, "The Myriad Laws Sect is a sect recognized by the royal family. It is perfectly normal for them to want to buy a piece of land in the city. I will approve it for Bishop Xu right away."

Xu Ying quickly bowed to Shang Baiyi, and then immediately said, "Thank you, Lord Shang. My Wanfa Divine Sect is deeply grateful."

Shang Baiyi immediately smiled and said, "Bishop Xu, you're too kind. Please wait a moment." Then he called out loudly, "Someone come here!" A servant immediately pushed open the door and entered, bowing to Shang Baiyi and asking, "What are your orders, sir?"

Shang Baiyi immediately told the servant, "Go and ask if there are any vacant plots of land in the city, or any places that are for sale. Remember, it must be in the city, not outside. Report back immediately after you have found out."

The servant immediately responded and then left the study. Shang Baiyi turned to Xu Ying and said, "Bishop Xu, please wait a moment. I will approve it as soon as they finish their investigation." Xu Ying thanked him again, and then a servant brought tea. The two drank water and chatted, and the more they talked, the more they felt that they were compatible, which was something they had not expected.

A moment later, the servant came in from the outer door, holding two pieces of paper. He walked up to Shang Baiyi and handed the papers to him. Shang Baiyi took the papers and glanced at them. He found that they listed many locations, all of which were large open spaces or abandoned houses in the city. Shang Baiyi was quite surprised, not expecting that there would be so many open spaces in the city.

Shang Baiyi then handed the two pieces of paper to Xu Ying and said, "Bishop Xu, please take a look. There should be a location on these that you like, right?"

Xu Ying took the two pieces of paper and then said to Shang Baiyi, "Thank you, Lord Shang."

He took the two sheets of paper and carefully looked at the place names and why they were empty. There was also a very detailed description at the end, such as what the land looked like now, what buildings were on it, what had happened there before, and why the land was empty. All of this was written in great detail on the paper.

Xu Ying carefully read the descriptions on the paper. When he saw a certain place, his eyes lit up. He immediately picked up the two papers, pointed to one of the locations, and said, "Mall Master, if possible, we would like this place. The price is negotiable."

Xu Ying now knows that there is currency in the Divine Kingdom. That is to say, people in the Divine Kingdom do not use crystals to trade directly. Of course, if independent cultivators use crystals to trade directly, no one will care. But there is indeed currency in the Divine Kingdom, and their currency system is quite complete.

In the divine kingdom, their currency is a type of gold coin. This coin isn't pure gold; it contains many other metals and is engraved with extremely complex patterns. Its production is incredibly difficult, so counterfeiting is generally avoided. These coins come in denominations, the size of which is related to the coin's overall size. Furthermore, this gold coin is very hard, making it difficult to leave marks, yet it retains its golden color and won't fade. Therefore, counterfeiting is virtually impossible in the divine kingdom. The proportions of the metals are unknown, as are the necessary breaks in the design. No one would undertake such a laborious task, as the amount of crystals required to produce a single coin exceeds its face value. Thus, counterfeiting becomes highly improbable.

Upon hearing Xu Ying's words, Shang Baiyi immediately smiled and said, "Bishop Xu, you're too kind. The land you mentioned is just an unclaimed wasteland. Moreover, it used to be a large pond, but it has gradually fallen into disrepair over the years. If Bishop Xu truly desires it, I will certainly offer you a satisfactory price." His words were essentially an implication: if you want that land, I will offer you the lowest possible price.

Xu Ying quickly smiled and said, "Then thank you very much, Lord Shang. I'll take this land."

Shang Baiyi nodded, glanced at the land, and then turned to Xu Ying, saying, "Bishop Xu, this land has now turned into a stinking ditch. If you really want this land, I can make the decision right now. It will only cost 100,000 coins. What do you think?"

Xu Ying nodded and then said, "Alright, here's 100,000 coins. Please accept them, City Lord." With that, Xu Ying moved his hand, and several palm-sized gold coins appeared in his palm. Each coin was gleaming gold, and the word "10,000" was written on it. Clearly, each coin represented 10,000 coins, a substantial sum. Ordinary rogue cultivators would never have even seen such coins, let alone used them. 10,000 coins was no small amount for an ordinary rogue cultivator; they might not earn that much in their entire lives.