Lord: Starting from the Pit-Dwelling Courtyard

Chapter 158 Corey Chase

The two sides discussed for more than half an hour before Ke Rui finally agreed.

This business deal is mutually beneficial for everyone.

Ke Rui's old house was completely replaced with a new one, and the area increased several times over.

"How about we check out my turf?" Corey said.

Ron shook his head and pointed to the two-story building, saying, "I'll build one floor first, then I'll come find you."

Ke Rui nodded, preparing to say goodbye and leave.

Ron said somewhat embarrassedly, "Commander Corey, I wonder if you could cooperate with me in an experiment?"

Another Sky Knight. I wonder what kind of breathing technique he's practicing. His rank is definitely not low. Why would he give up a breathing technique that he can get for free?

Ke Rui nodded calmly: "Tell me, what kind of experiment do you want me to participate in?"

Ron took out the crystal stick.

"Just grab this thing of mine and infuse it with your life force!"

Ke Rui smiled as she grabbed the crystal stick, her eyes glancing elsewhere.

"Should we grab that one together, sister?"

Ron was stunned for a moment, then his face turned bright red.

Kori feigned surprise and asked, "Wow, really?! Lord Ron, you're still a good boy?"

Leonardo da Vinci sat down on the ground and burst into laughter.

Matic immediately took his son and walked away, while Doron pulled away the bewildered Sanlier.

"You're the good boy/girl!"

When Ke Rui grasped the crystal stick, her fingertips trembled for a moment, not out of nervousness, but out of instinct.

Ron noticed a dark gray line on her palm, as if it were seeping from a blood vessel. He calmly withdrew the crystal stick without saying a word.

Talent shines for 21 seconds!

Corey Chase, Cultivation Level: Mid-stage Sky Knight (Cultivation Level is declining)

Physical condition: 34 (51)

Strength: 31 (62)

Spirit: 21

Life Force: 745 (1074)

Major: Rainbow Breathing Method.

A highly talented individual, a former legendary knight.

Cursed by the Death Wizard, his cultivation level gradually declines. When his cultivation level drops to the level of an apprentice, he will be unable to resist the erosion of death and will inevitably die.

At the very least, she will achieve legendary status.

Corey is the most talented woman Ron has ever met, but her condition is rather serious.

"System, is there a solution?"

Ron asked instinctively.

"Yes, it requires 10,000 magic points."

Ron remained silent for a while, without asking any questions immediately.

"Alright!" Ron put away the crystal stick, his eyes full of regret.

Ke Rui's heart skipped a beat. Had her situation been exposed?

The only person who knew about her situation was Border Count, and that was someone who had carefully examined her.

There's something wrong with this crystal stick!

The crystal stick was snatched away by Cora the next second.

Ron asked hastily, "What are you doing?"

Ke Rui held it in her palm and played with it, saying with great interest, "What, do you want your older sister to play with yours too!"

Ron was annoyed. Was it really a good idea to just drive like that?

Ron said resentfully, "I went through a lot of trouble to get that."

Ke Rui waved her hand: "I'll play with it for two days, then I'll return it to you." After saying that, she turned and left.

When Corey left, Da Vinci promptly hid outside the house to avoid trouble from Ron.

Ron was only depressed for two minutes before going back to building the house. He had already asked Doron to inform Gavin to continue increasing the mining volume, since who knows how much land Correy owns.

Since Ke Rui was the first person to think of cooperating with me, I believe Caroline and the others will realize it once the cooperation with Ke Rui begins.

If the houses allocated to the Knights were demolished and rebuilt, the number of houses built would increase several times over, so that they would be allocated more houses, and there would even be spare houses to sell.

On the other side, Doron reunited with the Barton family.

"Now that all three major Gorubak knightly orders are gathered, it's clear Lord Ron wouldn't lie. Old Barton, what's your decision?"

Old Patton remained silent for a long while before asking, "Where did we live while the house was being built?"

Duolong's eyes lit up, and he understood instantly.

Old Patton agreed.

Duolong immediately explained, "It's very simple. I will continue to acquire houses. There need to be at least 200 square meters to build a new development. You can continue to live here during this period. Once the development is completed, we will give you priority to have a house temporarily. After the development is completed, we will allocate houses to you again."

"Furthermore, if you can persuade the surrounding residents to sell their houses, I will give you one square meter of new house space for every house sold, plus one silver coin."

Longbottom nodded decisively: "That's decided."

Since they can live in a new house, and even a bigger one, I believe the surrounding residents will not object.

They can earn so much just by running errands, why wouldn't they do it?

Having persuaded the old Pattons, Doron began his journey to the homes of several other stubborn old men.

After Duolong left, the neighbors who had been keeping an eye on things came over to inquire about the situation.

Neighbor Aunt Sunry asked casually, "Old Barton, how's it going? Those guys didn't do anything to you, did they?" She was still holding a rolling pin in her hand.

Old Barton waved his hand with a smile and said, "It's nothing, it's great news! Chairman Doron wants our houses here to be developed into those new types of housing—"

The neighbors were skeptical after hearing this.

"I know everyone's concerns, and I don't quite believe it either, so I'll stall Chairman Duolong for now and see if their houses can really be built to eight stories high. If they really can be built to eight stories, then I'll believe Chairman Duolong. At that time, we'll unite, and then Chairman Duolong can talk about buying the houses. We'll not only want a one-for-one exchange, but also monetary compensation."

These words were spoken by Doron to Old Patton, but since they came from Old Patton's mouth, the neighbors who were initially skeptical began to believe them to a great extent.

Aunt Sangrily chimed in, "That's right. If they really build an eight-story building, we'll believe they're genuinely willing to exchange houses for houses. Old Barton, if that's true, how much compensation should we ask for?"

Upon hearing about the compensation, everyone's eyes lit up, and they all looked at old Patton.

Old Barton thought for a moment and suggested in a low voice, "We should compensate at least five silver coins per square meter. We'll start by asking for ten silver coins, but they probably won't agree. Then we can negotiate with them and at least get the price down to five silver coins."

Uncle Cassin across the street started counting on his fingers: "Five silver coins per square meter, my two-story house is exactly 57 square meters, 285..."

"Silver coins! My family hasn't had this much money in a long time. With this money, I can send my grandson to the knight apprentice training camp."

Old Barton said with a serious face, "It's settled then. Only we can know about this. We absolutely cannot let the Flying Pigeon Merchant Guild know. Anyone who dares to reveal it is ruining our business and making an enemy of all of us."

Longbottom, standing to the side, watched with shining eyes. He never expected his father to have such abilities.

Although Guild Master Doron's maximum compensation to them was fifteen silver coins, his own father insisted on reducing it to five silver coins.