Chapter 943: Chapter 911: Choosing a Cave Mansion

"Alright, according to your esteemed identity, you can freely choose any cave mansion in the inner city."

Wen Xianhe said with a smile, accompanying Lu Ping in the inner city activities, heading towards the cave mansion rental area.

The place to rent cave mansions in Yu Yang City is called the Grotto Heaven Pavilion, also managed by the Li and Long families.

Upon arriving, there were three to four cultivators also renting cave mansions, all Silver Ring Level, requiring spirit stones for rent.

Due to differences in tier, location, and concentration of spiritual energy, cave mansion prices varied.

Lu Ping noticed that the cave mansions were divided into four types: A, B, C, and D.

Type D cave mansions corresponded to Qi Refining cultivators, equivalent to cultivating on Tier One Spirit Veins, the cheapest at five spirit stones per month, and the most popular in Yu Yang City, mainly inhabited by loose cultivators.

Next were type C cave mansions, corresponding to Foundation Establishment cultivation, priced starting from ten spirit stones, relatively affordable.

Then type B cave mansions, priced at fifty per month, which corresponded to Crystallization cultivators. These cultivators accounted for one-sixth of the total cultivator population in Yu Yang City.

Lastly, type A cave mansions, were the residences of Golden Ring Level powerhouses, open for rent at a starting price of one hundred spirit stones per month.

Lu Ping, of course, didn’t need to spend money on rent.

It’s worth mentioning that these four-tier cave mansions didn’t set cultivation residency conditions, for example, a Qi Refining cultivator could reside in a type A cave mansion if willing to pay.

Most cultivators around were focused on renting type D cave mansions, half of them were loose cultivators, drawn here by the hope of peaceful cultivation.

"Friend, take a look and see what kind of cave mansion you would like."

The one attending to Lu Ping was a Li family cultivator in early-stage Foundation Establishment, named Li Menghe, who looked at Lu Ping with a smile and asked.

Wen Xianhe glanced at Lu Ping, seeing he said nothing, immediately responded, "We would like a type A cave mansion, if you please."

Type A cave mansion.

At these words, not only did Li Menghe pay attention, but also the surrounding cultivators simultaneously looked at Lu Ping.

"The base rental price for type A cave mansions is one hundred spirit stones per month, and they are divided into upper, middle, and lower grades as well. The higher the grade, the pricier it is."

Li Menghe handed Lu Ping a jade scroll, which contained the quantity, prices, and locations of the type A cave mansions.

By probing it with divine sense, one could view those cave mansions from a comprehensive overview.

Lu Ping briefly skimmed it, choosing a type A superior cave mansion priced at three hundred spirit stones per month.

"Friend, you have great taste; this is the best cave mansion we have."

Li Menghe nodded slowly, preparing to have Lu Ping pay the spirit stones to proceed with the residence formalities. At this moment, Lu Ping raised his right hand, revealing the golden ring on his fingertip.

"Golden Ring verification."

Li Menghe’s expression changed, immediately realizing and displaying a respectful look, smiling and saying, "Senior, my apologies for my oversight; you don’t need to spend spirit stones on your residence. Allow me to process your free stay."

His words fell on the ears of the surrounding cultivators.

"Free residence, this person must be at least a Golden Core cultivator."

"A Golden Core cultivator, and so young too. I wonder which faction’s ancestor he belongs to."

"Golden Ring, how nice."

A few cultivators remarked, displaying goodwill or envy and respect towards Lu Ping.

Although there are over five hundred certified Golden Ring Level powerhouses in Yu Yang City, Golden Core cultivators are rarely seen.

Such cultivators are mostly in cave mansions cultivating in seclusion, seldom venturing outside, and Yu Yang Market rarely has resources that meet the cultivation needs of Golden Core cultivators.

"Senior is quite formidable, hehe."

Wen Xianhe smiled lightly, feeling proud to be beside Lu Ping.

Li Menghe, efficiently processing everything, needed to verify Lu Ping’s identity by smilingly requesting Lu Ping to present the golden ring.

Lu Ping understood, knowing the ring can change hands and be easily forged, so it naturally needed verification.

Li Menghe picked up a Dharma Mirror from the table, aimed it at Lu Ping’s golden ring, and the mirror displayed detailed information about the ring.

"A cultivator who joined Yu Yang City just today."

Confirming the ring’s authenticity, Li Menghe’s smile deepened, noting Lu Ping’s age, which wasn’t much older than his, and impressive cultivation prowess.

Truly never judge a book by its cover; before, I thought he might rent a type C cave mansion, never expecting he’d choose the top tier A superior cave mansion.

"According to the rules in Yu Yang City, senior, you are entitled to lifetime free residency, and we welcome you to Yu Yang City."

"I wish you a pleasant stay; here is the key, please keep it safe."

As Li Menghe spoke, he retrieved a cave mansion key, a white jade card engraved with cave mansion details, marked as type A superior No.6.

"Thank you."

Lu Ping received the jade key and exchanged pleasantries without saying much more.

After leaving the Grotto Heaven Pavilion, Wen Xianhe took the initiative to lead Lu Ping toward the cave mansion area.

It’s worth mentioning that while Yu Yang City forbids flying, it’s allowed in the cave mansion area.

Wen Xianhe brought out a cyan flying ship named the Cyan Moon Ship, Tier One Middle Grade, its style appeared worn out, evidently used for many years, bearing marks of wind and rain.

Exhibiting this old Cyan Moon Ship, Wen Xianhe bashfully smiled and invited Lu Ping on board, saying, "Senior, please come on, I’m familiar with this cave mansion area, let me guide you."

As soon as she finished speaking, she glanced at the Cyan Moon Ship with lowered eyes and muttered, "This little ship might not be too impressive; I hope senior doesn’t mind..."

Just as she finished, she saw Lu Ping gracefully land on the flying ship.

Upon seeing this, Wen Xianhe looked delighted and immediately focused her spirits, maneuvering the Cyan Moon Ship to fly toward the highest cave mansions.

The cave mansion cluster grew around a Tier Five Spirit Vein; the further inward and higher one goes, the richer the spiritual energy becomes.

Passing the outermost cave mansions, while passing her own cave mansion, Wen Xianhe subconsciously glanced at it, thereafter flying with curiosity and longing towards the best batch of cave mansions.

While flying, she introduced the cave mansion details to Lu Ping, saying the rental prices are reasonable, and she’d upgrade to a better cave mansion once she’d saved up more spirit stones.

After a while, the Cyan Moon Ship descended before a cave mansion on the mountainside, overlooking most of Yu Yang City, presenting picturesque scenery.

The surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi reached Tier Five level, and the cave mansions were spaced far apart in tranquil isolation.

Feeling the purity of spiritual energy and surveying the environment, Wen Xianhe showed a deeply envious expression, unable to refrain from expressing admiration.

"How wonderful."