Chapter 603 "Prepare for Buying a House and Settling Down."

Although the innkeeper was somewhat puzzled by Wu Qingyu's sudden rise to the intermediate level of blacksmithing, he didn't dwell on it and diligently completed the task of finding a good house. Naturally, the benefits would then come. As for how to attend to this lord, it wasn't something difficult for him. Having figured out these things, he arranged for the inn's waiters to take care of the shop and hurriedly left.
Wu Qingyu is not in a hurry, even if he stays in the inn for a few more days, it is not a big problem. Now that he has the identity of a blacksmith, he is naturally no longer afraid of anyone coming to find trouble with him. Moreover, this is the territory of the Sandstripe League, not the Ghostburn League. It is the first time they have come to this ghostly place on the Holy Sanctuary Star, so they can finally rest easy.
Wu Qingyu has been in the Holy Domain for some time now, and he is not sure if the time flow rate is similar to that on Earth. He somewhat misses his many wives on Earth, but he knows that now is not the time to indulge in pleasure and decadence. His unwavering goal is to defend against future dangers outside of Earth.
The innkeeper is also a decisive person, and the main reason is that the benefits from this deal are more lucrative than any previous business he has done, so he is eager to use his connections to find resources. Fortunately, he finally found a good house which meets several of Wu Qingyu's requirements. Firstly, the overall size of the house is not small but the exterior is not flashy, surprisingly low-key. However, the scale of this mansion is not small, with a total area of about 1500 square meters, and it is equipped with various functional spaces and all the necessary living requirements. Basically, it is ready for move-in.
After the mid-level Saint King who owned this house fell and was directly taken back by the Gate of Transients, the house was cleaned inside and out. The mid-level Saint King had put a lot of effort into it, but one day he suddenly died due to demonic possession. He had worked hard for hundreds of years without enjoying it, and in the end, it was a windfall for Wu Qingyu.
Of course, this house is not cheap, with a price of 288 Tianyuan Stones, plus the innkeeper's tip. In total, it will cost you around 300 Tianyuan Stones. 300 Tianyuan Stones may seem like a astronomical figure to an ordinary saint, and even a whole generation may struggle to save up that much. However, for a blacksmith, it's relatively average. They wouldn't really mind a couple hundred pieces.
The innkeeper was originally worried that Wu Qingyu would find the price expensive, but Wu Qingyu showed no doubts about the price and paid the money readily. This made the innkeeper feel a closer connection and respect for the young person in front of him. Age is not the issue, strength is the issue! In response to Qingyu's generous payment, the innkeeper actively offered to hire some skilled servants to help with the daily chores at home. After thinking for a moment, Wu Qingyu agreed.
Wu Qingyu's next plan is not to have many eyes, but buying a large mansion without hiring anyone instead arouses suspicion among those who are suspicious. It is better to agree and have someone to take care of the mansion, so as to cover up and not appear too abrupt.
One day, Wu Qingyu officially moved into his newly purchased mansion. The mansion was located some distance away from the bustling city center but it was not too remote. It had the perfect balance of being peaceful yet close to the city. The purpose of choosing such a location was to avoid any disadvantage that could be caused by living in a remote area, where certain powerful individuals might take advantage of Wu Qingyu with no reservations.
In addition, the house has already been cleaned and taken care of by the newly hired servants. They stand obediently at the entrance, welcoming their new master. Qingyu glanced at these servants, all of whom were at most at the advanced level of a sage. Under his aura as a primary stage saint king, they didn't even dare to look up at Wu Qingyu. Only one middle-aged man, an intermediate stage saint, gathered up the courage to smile and say to Wu Qingyu, "Master, if you need anything in the future, just let me know. My name is Afu! Xue-keeper recommended me!"
Xue the shopkeeper is naturally the owner of the inn, and this man called Afu is somewhat related to the Xue surname, otherwise he wouldn't introduce such a good job to him. It's not easy to find a generous master. Wu Qingyu smiled and nodded affirmatively to Afu, "Well, work hard! You will definitely be rewarded!" Then Wu Qingyu handed him a Tianyuan stone.
Afu's eyes lit up and he hurriedly bowed and exclaimed, "Thank you, master! I, Afu, will definitely do my best to take care of everything in the mansion and not let the master worry." Wu Qingyu understood well that if you want a horse to run fast, you need to feed it well with forage. "By the way, I occasionally forge meteorite iron at home. Don't be alarmed by any strange noises, and be prepared to handle any complaints from the neighbors!" Wu Qingyu casually explained.
"Master, rest assured, you are a mid-level Forge Master and a preliminary Saint King in our Sandmark Alliance. Even if you were a Saint Emperor, no one would dare to speak ill while there is any disturbance at home. Neither I nor the other servants would ever disturb your cultivation!" A Fu patted his chest and said fiercely and confidently, "Speaking for the master is speaking for ourselves. Otherwise, where would the good days come from? Besides, our master is so generous and easy to talk to. Even if the master blew up the entire mansion, it wouldn't be a big deal because the master is a Forge Master! A mid-level Forge Master!"
Wu Qingyu patted Ah Fu's shoulder in satisfaction and said, "Well said!" He then walked into the spacious courtyard with a smile on his face. Ah Fu followed him, eagerly explaining the situation of the mansion to Wu Qingyu, while other servants returned to their positions and went about their business.
Wu Qingyu looked and listened, his mind was spinning rapidly. He was considering where to set up a forging workshop, which would appear to be used for forging weapons, but in reality, he wanted to drill a hole directly into the mantle. This time, he wouldn't repeat the same mistakes; he had money now and had to arrange the silencers and soundproofing facilities properly to avoid attracting figures like Feiyu and Lou Qiang. Of course, he wasn't entirely confident because the deeper he went into the mantle, the higher the air pressure would be in the tunnel, and the air pressure would create explosive sounds. It would be very difficult to completely conceal this noise.
Wu Qingyu finally chose the big house next to the rockery in the courtyard to be the forge room. Immediately, Afu arranged for people to start renovating this big house. The transformation of the forge room is actually not complicated, forging table, meteorite ore storage area, and some fireproof and soundproof materials... In just one day, the forge room that Wu Qingyu needed was already completed.
Wu Qingyu gained some experience this time and secretly dug a vent hole under the artificial mountain. This can prevent too much underground waste gas from accumulating in the same spot and having one exhaust hole can alleviate the noise caused by the gas pressure welling up.