Eternal Beast Taming Family

Wang Hu saw that in the center of the square, a dozen or so tables were lined up, and behind the tables, young people dressed in uniform were writing something.

In front of the table, there was a long queue, and everyone in the queue had a look of great anticipation on their face.

Wang Hu was somewhat confused about the situation. A young man in the group next to him, seeing Wang Hu standing there in a daze, couldn't help but urge him on.

"Why are you still standing there like an idiot? Why don't you hurry up and join the queue? If you're late, the good rooms and good locations will be gone."

When someone spoke to him, Wang Hu felt a slight sense of relief. He grasped at a straw and quickly pressed for details.

"Um, why are you all in such a hurry to queue? Is this house really that cheap?"

In truth, Wang Hu's mind was in turmoil. Even if the houses were cheap, surely so many people could afford them? He even saw some ragged people mixed in with the crowd. Did he think he was less wealthy than these poor villagers?

"It's okay to not have money, what's important is to secure the property first. I can't explain it to you clearly, just go and see for yourself and you'll understand."

Following the direction of his finger, Wang Hu saw several smooth stone walls not far away, on which lay a strange creature that looked like a "large umbrella" but had tentacles.

This is a Source Beast. Its tentacles touch the stone wall, and different light and shadow flow on the stone wall. Faint sounds can also be heard coming from it.

Wang Hu thanked him and then walked to the stone wall.

That's when I could see it clearly.

"Qixia Town is divided into four residential areas: east, west, south, and north. The prices of houses in each area vary from the inside to the outside. For example, the houses closest to the commercial buildings are the most expensive. A six-story house costs 100 Source Stones, but now it's half price, only 50 Source Stones."

The cheapest buildings are those closest to the edge of town, which used to cost only sixty Source Stones, but now they only cost thirty Source Stones.

Those with specialized skills can enjoy varying discounts after passing an assessment, with the lowest being free housing allocation. Please register quickly to secure your preferred housing.

As the sound rang out, the light and shadow on the stone wall changed continuously, revealing not only the exterior of the house but also the structure of each floor in a comprehensive manner.

"If you don't have a specific skill, you can take out a loan to buy a house and pay off the mortgage every month in the future."

Loans? Wang Hu frowned. He immediately thought of those loan sharks in casinos who made money through shady means.

"If you take out a loan now, you can enjoy interest-free loans for thirty years. Moreover, the town promises that as long as you move in, all eligible men and women will be assigned stable jobs with a monthly salary of no less than two taels of silver."

If someone with a special skill moves in, their salary will be determined based on the level of their skill.

For every full year of residence in town, one Source Stone will be deducted from the mortgage payment.

Wang Hu suddenly seemed to realize why those ragged poor people were also queuing up here, if the promise was true.

All you need to do is buy a house at half price and live in this town for thirty years, and it's like the house is given away for free. Plus, you'll be assigned a job that pays two taels of silver a month.

This isn't about selling houses; it's about giving out benefits.

Realizing what was happening, Wang Hu didn't have time to tell if the promise was true or false. He quickly stood in line and joined the queue.

Actually, if you think about it calmly, this promise shouldn't be a lie. After all, the town government, as an official department, has issued a notice to publicize it. If it were false, wouldn't the higher-ups come to hold them accountable? Besides, what could ordinary people like them possibly be fooled about?

At worst, I can stay in this town by myself for a while and then bring my family over after I'm sure there's nothing fishy going on.

Because Wang Hu and his group came from the town, they were indeed not as fast as the villagers from the surrounding neighboring villages.

This notice was only sent to Heyu Town and its subordinate villages; the villages under the jurisdiction of the Zhang and Shi families were not included.

Otherwise, there would probably be even more people, so in order to avoid causing new conflicts, the Chu family did not do so.

Even so, as the sun rose higher, there was still some distance to go before it was Wang Hu's turn.

Around noon, a group of people dressed in uniform arrived from outside the square.

The tall yellow ox pulled the procession to a stop at the edge of the square, where the young men, carrying loads on their shoulders, came to the front of the procession.

Then they took out white steamed buns from the large round bucket in the carrying pole and started distributing them to the first person.

"Thank you all for queuing so long. These are steamed buns prepared by our host. We apologize for not having prepared any side dishes to make things easier for you."

The young man who spoke was extraordinary; even in such a noisy square, his voice suppressed all the other noises the moment he opened his mouth.

The fact that the host had prepared a meal already surprised them greatly, so they had no time to complain about whether the food was good or not. Words of gratitude came from all directions, and the square suddenly became noisy again.

After eating the steamed buns given by the host, it wasn't until around 2 PM that it was Wang Hu's turn to get a turn.

The young man behind the table glanced at Wang Hu, his gaze lingering on his strong physique, a hint of satisfaction on his face.

"Name?"

"Wang Hu".

"age?"

"Twenty-seven."

"Home address?"

"No. 17, Bing, Xiaofeng Lane, Heyu Town".

How many people are in your family?

Five people.

Do you have any special skills?

"I can forge iron."

Upon hearing Wang Hu's answer, the young man behind the desk brightened up. He moved aside the paper he was writing on, revealing the drawings underneath.

"The houses not marked in red are the ones that are still available for selection. Which one would you like to choose?"

Wang Hu glanced at the blueprint and noticed that most of the houses marked in red were on the outskirts. It seemed that many people had chosen houses that were half price and cost 30 Source Stones, meaning they wouldn't have to pay anything after 30 years.

Only a few houses near residential areas, or near the very center of town, are marked in red.

Wang Hu had originally shared the same thought. He looked at the remaining houses on the edge of the street, still undecided, when the young man behind the table, understanding his thoughts, spoke up at the opportune moment.

"If you have a special skill, you will receive a higher discount. If the discount is higher than these thirty Source Stones, we will not convert it into Source Stones and give it to you in cash."

Feeling a little embarrassed that his thoughts had been read, Wang Hu scratched his head. "Sir, if I were to apply a discount, how much would I be entitled to?"

"Generally speaking, if your blacksmithing skills are quite proficient, you can reach around ten Source Stones."

Wang Hu looked at the blueprints, then gritted his teeth and chose a house that was relatively close to the center and priced at forty Source Stones.

After taking notes, the young man behind the desk pointed to the row of makeshift houses behind him.

"You can go and participate in the skills test now. Choose the blacksmith's house, and someone inside will guide you on how to do it."