Chapter 7

"Are you saying that 1200 square meters are basically enough?" Bai Ye smiled, revealing a mouthful of neat white teeth, which looked quite sunny.

Without waiting for the man to speak, Bai Ye chuckled, "It's enough, but I'm a perfectionist. A good house should be a whole, but it's forcibly divided into four courtyards, which is not harmonious at all. Since we're here, why don't you show me the courtyards?"

There was another reason Bai Ye wouldn't mention. The dragon vein qi is a very mysterious thing, different from the heaven and earth's essence and the spirit vein's essence.

The main function of the dragon vein qi is to nourish things silently, and it also relates to secular imperial power. Moreover, the dragon vein qi is intangible and has no practical application method. By chance, Bai Ye obtained a cultivation method that could utilize the dragon vein qi. Bai Ye was also very grateful for this opportunity. Otherwise, with the current impure essence, even if he cultivated to death, there would be no hope of revenge. The most significant feature of the dragon vein qi is that it changes with the changes in the buildings.

The dragon vein qi in the four courtyards was dispersed. This was what Bai Ye didn't want.

They directly took the real estate company's car, and it only took a few minutes to arrive. The old city had the flavor and leisure of old Yanjing.

As soon as they entered, the man introduced, "Boss, to be honest, this area is already a protected zone. It's supposed to be impossible to buy or sell, but you know, there are always ways. This was invested by our boss a long time ago, and in this area, it's absolutely top-notch."

The man proudly gave himself a thumbs up. Bai Ye was unmoved by this and carefully observed the place. On both sides of the main gate were side rooms. In the middle was a large courtyard, followed by a hanging flower gate, and then another courtyard. Facing it were the main house and the side rooms. On both sides were the east and west wing rooms and the east and west side rooms, connected by a corridor. Behind the main house was a back garden, and finally, the back house.

The overall layout was nothing particularly outstanding, quite plain. However, the aura around and the occasional sensation of the dragon vein qi made Bai Ye extremely comfortable and satisfied.

Looking at the divided and renovated areas, the work was done very delicately and ingeniously. The overall layout of the courtyard was not disturbed. Most places only needed the courtyard walls to be removed. Even if some areas needed renovation, it was just a small part of the structure. Overall, the workload would not be significant.

Bai Ye was also calculating and considering. To set up a large array, this area was definitely not enough. The entire courtyard met the requirements. If it were too small, the dragon vein qi would be insufficient, and the cultivation effect would be too poor. It had to be larger. According to feng shui, this was a whole. If only a part was taken, the fortune would be diluted.

As they walked through, the real estate agent became anxious. Was the boss satisfied or not? Not speaking was a problem.

Just as he was worried, Bai Ye spoke, "Let's talk. I want the entire courtyard, 3800 square meters. Let's not bother with the exact figures. I have another requirement. You need to handle all the renovations and restorations. What's the unit price?"

At this moment, Bai Ye exuded a气质, a domineering and supreme aura. The man was stunned. There were many bosses in Yanjing, but few had such a commanding presence.

The man then took out a calculator and said, "Boss, you decide. I'll report to the boss immediately. The specific price will be discussed directly with the boss. The price here is 214,000 yuan per square meter. In total, it's 813.2 million yuan. Adding 5% deed tax, it's 40.66 million yuan. That's about it."

850 million yuan. After donating 100 million, he only had 240 million US dollars left, which was about 1.5296 billion yuan at the current exchange rate. This purchase would leave him with only 679.6 million yuan. He still needed to buy materials for the large array. Bai Ye sighed; money didn't last long.

Upon receiving the notification from the salesperson, the boss hurried over. Business in the quadrangle courtyard was not easy these days. Although each courtyard sold for a high price, insiders knew that the most popular were the small courtyards of 200 to 500 square meters, not in this area, and priced from 10 million to tens of millions.

Such a luxury property was hard to sell. Finding a customer like this was rare. Holding funds was a big taboo for businessmen.

As soon as he entered, the boss smiled, "Hello, hello. I'm Huang Desheng. What are your requirements, boss?"

The salesperson then explained Bai Ye's requirements and conditions. Huang Desheng pondered for a moment and then smiled, "What's your surname, boss?"

"My surname is Bai. By the way, can I use a Citibank card here?" Bai Ye suddenly remembered that his funds were in a Citibank card.

Hearing this, Huang Desheng's eyes lit up, clearly misunderstanding and thinking Bai Ye was a returning overseas Chinese.

He nodded, "All conditions will be as you wish, Boss Bai. In addition, I'll cover all the electrical appliances, heating, and central air conditioning. The price? A round number, 850 million yuan. What do you think, Boss Bai? If you give me 50 million yuan as a deposit today, I'll immediately arrange the construction and renovation. In no more than half a month, I'll notify you for inspection, transfer, and payment of the remaining balance."

Huang Desheng was very generous. Although he shaved off a few million, it was still a significant amount, plus the cost of the appliances and heating, which would cost him at least 1.5 million.

Bai Ye didn't care about these details. Money was not a problem for him. He smiled and nodded, "Alright, Boss Huang, you're so straightforward. I can't refuse. It's settled."

With the deal done, Bai Ye felt relieved. He hadn't considered a car, mainly because he couldn't drive, and learning now would be too troublesome. He'd think about it later.

Over the next two days, Bai Ye visited the jade market. He needed top-quality Hetian seed jade, marked as 3A, which, in Bai Ye's words, was the top-grade white jade.

Bai Ye's requirements were high. At least 1500 grams, and 2000 grams would be better. He needed 24 pieces, arranged in a Nine Palace, Eight Trigrams, Five Elements, and Two Instruments array. In total, 20 pieces were 1500 grams, with some slightly more or less, ranging from 1600 to 1500 grams. Additionally, four pieces were 2000 grams.

In total, it was 40,172 grams. At the current price of 9,000 yuan per gram, this cost 361.5 million yuan in just two days.

He was left with 318.1 million yuan. Bai Ye smiled bitterly. The money seemed a lot, but for cultivation, it was just the beginning. If he could have claimed the full 800 million US dollars in the lottery, he wouldn't be in such a tight spot.

Repeating the process was impossible. It took him half a year, working day and night, to calculate everything. Not only did it cost him a lot of effort, but it also required various fortune calculations. If his parents hadn't died, he wouldn't have had the confidence to get the money.

Once the house was delivered and he resumed cultivation, there would be many ways to earn money. Spending half a year calculating might not be as effective as other methods, and other methods wouldn't harm his cultivation.

The preparation of the jade materials would take some time. No jade merchant in Yanjing had such a stock. However, they had their channels and connections. After signing the contract and paying a 100 million yuan deposit, Bai Ye left. He wasn't worried about being cheated. Even if he was down on his luck, he wouldn't fear these mortals.

On the third morning, Bai Ye went to Fuching Cemetery to pay respects to his parents. As a son, this was his duty. Having inherited Bai Ye's body and memories, he couldn't escape this circle. Bai Ye was him, and he was Bai Ye. The past was like a cloud.

Fuching Cemetery couldn't compare to Bao Shan, which was a national cemetery. However, Fuching Cemetery was known for its tranquility. Located in the suburbs of Yanjing, north of the Yan Mountains, about 50 kilometers away, it was a hilly area covered in green pines and cypresses, all part of the cemetery.

On a hillside, his parents' joint grave was located. Freshly planted pines and cypresses surrounded it, lush and green. The photos of his parents were embedded in the tombstone, smiling at him, making Bai Ye's heart tremble.

Without any reason, Bai Ye knelt down, "Mom, Dad, are you doing well? I'm a disobedient son, but I've come to see you. Rest assured, I will take good care of myself and won't let you down. I will become the best doctor, as you expected."

After paying respects to his parents, Bai Ye's mood became low. He sighed. The body was not as easy to use as he thought. Since he had taken on this responsibility, he couldn't avoid being troubled by these things. However, it wasn't all bad. The joys and sorrows, the happiness and sadness, were a form of tempering—tempering the heart in the world. It was a refinement and elevation for him.

The afternoon passed in a daze. He prepared a sumptuous dinner and, after eating, Uncle Qiao called to remind him again. The next morning at 8 o'clock, he would go to North China Hospital for an assessment. Bai Ye was not concerned. With his foundation, a simple assessment was no problem.

With no way to cultivate, Bai Ye felt a bit bored. He decided to go out and walk around, carefully observing the entire city. It would be best to walk through it all to better understand the dragon vein qi and make better arrangements for future cultivation.

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