I relied on leveling up to achieve a comeback.

"Let's go to Qiuyun Restaurant first. I know some people there!" Chen Changhe said in advance.

He had some connections in Shuangqing Prefecture, though not many, but enough to provide a place for people to stay.

Xu Hao had no objection.

It's just a temporary stay, anywhere is fine.

After settling in a bit, he bought a house in Shuangqing Prefecture.

More than ten thousand taels of silver should be enough!

Zhao Heshan and others also followed Chen Changhe's lead without question.

As for Qin Feixue, she did not leave in advance, but followed the convoy to Qiuyun Restaurant.

"Brother Chen, it's been many years! You're still as dashing as ever!" The restaurant owner greeted him with a broad smile in the backyard of Qiuyun Restaurant.

Clearly, Chen Changhe's influence still held some sway.

The two sides had a very pleasant conversation.

After enjoying a hearty dinner, it was time to find accommodation.

Xu Hao and his mother, Xu Liushi, were assigned a fairly nice small courtyard.

"We'll stay here for now. Tomorrow I'll buy a house and hire some maids!" Xu Hao said, revealing his plan after making arrangements for his mother, Xu Liu.

"Okay, don't buy anything too expensive. We're new here and need money for many things." Mother Xu Liu's face showed concern and worry.

After all, it's a new environment, and it's very difficult to integrate.

Especially now that they are refugees.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!" After tidying up the shop, Xu Hao walked out of the room. Just as he was about to enter his own room, there was a knock on the door.

*Knock knock knock.*

Xu Hao glanced around curiously, sensing the familiar presence outside, and immediately said, "Please come in!"

Qin Feixue pushed open the gate to the courtyard and walked in.

"I just went to the Five Animals Sect's office in Shuangqing Prefecture!" Qin Feixue said bluntly. "Experts from the Five Animals Sect went to the surrounding counties of Qinghe County. They even destroyed the Longevity Sect's stronghold in the Blackwater Swamp the day before, which is why there were no pursuers on the way."

"I see!" Xu Hao exclaimed in realization, then looked at Qin Feixue and frowned, asking, "What about the troops from Qinghe County?"

Since the surrounding counties all have experts dispatched by the Five Animals Sect, Qinghe County should naturally be no exception.

But even after they withdrew, they still did not see any experts from the Five Animals Sect.

"It's probably related to Sun Lianshan!" Qin Feixue shook her head, dismissing the bad thoughts in her mind. She then took out a token from her bosom and handed it to Xu Hao. "This is my Five Animals Sect's recommendation token for entering the outer sect. With this token, you can go to the Five Animals Sect to participate in the assessment."

With your cultivation and strength, I believe we will soon become fellow disciples!

"Thank you!" Xu Hao happily accepted the nameplate from Qin Feixue.

He didn't particularly want to join the Five Animals Sect.

However, he had inquired on the way here and learned that to enter the Jinli Realm, one needs a specific cultivation technique.

However, these techniques are extremely precious and are not easily revealed.

If you don't join a sect, you need to join a powerful family or a large gang.

However, the veteran gangs have even stricter requirements, demanding that members make significant contributions to the gang and even become like retainers or servants.

After considering all aspects, Xu Hao felt that joining the Five Animals Sect was the simplest and safest option for him at present.

Because the Fierce Tiger Fist he practiced came from the Five Animals Sect.

They can be described as being of the same kind and from the same school.

As for buying it with money, it's truly a case of having a price but no market.

"Alright, the matter is settled. I must return to my sect to report, so I'll take my leave now!" Qin Feixue clasped her hands in a salute.

"Please!!" Xu Hao returned the greeting and then saw Qin Feixue out of the courtyard.

When Xu Hao returned to the courtyard, he glanced at the nameplate in his hand, thought for a moment, and then went straight to Chen Changhe's residence.

He needed to inquire about some details of the Five Animal Frolics Sect again.

Because if he fails the outer sect assessment, he needs to be kept as a backup even if he has to take the menial job.

When Xu Hao arrived, Chen Changhe warmly welcomed him and then wrote a letter of recommendation.

The miscellaneous tasks of the Five Animal Frolics Sect are very simple.

Generally, they serve the outer disciples. No special talent or innate ability is required. As long as one's cultivation reaches the fourth level of Body Tempering and one has a previous servant as a recommendation, they can usually pass the test.

Xu Hao immediately felt relieved.

He took the letter of recommendation and discussed the future with Chen Changhe.

Chen Changhe still plans to open a martial arts school.

Although it is difficult to open a martial arts school in Shuangqing Prefecture and it is not easy to attract martial arts students, it is still a way to make a living.

Xu Hao didn't say much. After discussing some trivial matters with Chen Changhe, he took his leave.

Xu Hao returned to his residence, washed up briefly, and then went straight to sleep.

He ignored all external affairs and slept until the next morning.

Xu Hao got up early, prepared breakfast for his mother Xu Liushi, and then left Qiuyun Restaurant.

At this moment, Shuangqing Prefecture was completely bustling with activity, with people coming and going.

After making some preliminary inquiries, Xu Hao arrived at a brokerage firm and explained his purpose.

"Young master, as you know, houses in Shuangqing Prefecture are becoming increasingly expensive. Your three-courtyard house will probably cost around this much!" The brokerage manager held up a hand. "Five thousand taels!"

Xu Hao clicked his tongue in amazement.

In Qinghe County, five hundred taels can buy a very nice house.

By the time they arrived in Shuangqing Prefecture, the price had increased tenfold.

This is probably because the surrounding counties were attacked by the Changsheng Sect.

However, considering the safety and stability of Shuangqing Prefecture's inner city, Xu Hao gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Young master, this way please. See which place you need. All the locations here are top-notch, and we can even do other businesses!" The brokerage manager, seeing Xu Hao's generosity, quickly put on a fawning smile.

Xu Hao quickly chose a location in the inner city.

Then he went to watch.

It must be said that Shuangqing Mansion's three-courtyard house is very grand.

It is only slightly smaller than the Chen Family Martial Arts School in Qinghe County.

Xu Hao went inside and took a stroll, and was very satisfied.

It's conveniently located, safe, and has a strong sense of community, making it a rare and excellent house.

"Young master, are you satisfied?" The brokerage manager, observing Xu Hao's expression, knew that the deal was secured.

"When can the property be transferred and registered?" Xu Hao asked directly, turning his gaze away from the registration.

"This is the Qiu family's property, and they are busy collecting funds. So, if you add another hundred taels, we can complete the process and get the deed today!" the brokerage manager said.

Money makes the world go round!

In Shuangqing Prefecture, money can save you time.

"It's done!" Xu Hao nodded.

"Alright, young master, this way please, let's go to the yamen!" The brokerage manager hurriedly called to the people behind him.

It was clearly to inform the Qiu family.

Everything went very smoothly thereafter. With the guarantee of money and the brokerage firm, the transfer procedures were all simplified.

Especially since the county seat under the jurisdiction of Shuangqing Prefecture was attacked by the Changsheng Sect, the Shuangqing Prefecture government seemed to have anticipated the cumbersome process of buying a house, so the number of personnel handling the case increased by 30%.

By the afternoon, Xu Hao had already obtained the house deed from the Qiu family.

"After transmigrating, I finally have a real house of my own!" Xu Hao sighed inwardly, holding the property deed.