SFS Chapter 120 Cloud Pattern Contract
Chapter 120 Cloud Pattern Contract
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After descending just over ten steps, the view suddenly opened up before me.
Below the stone steps, there was a surprisingly spacious courtyard.
Inside, there is not only a self-contained cave, but also a pond and a desolate spiritual field.
The courtyard walls are towering, engraved with mysterious array patterns, perfectly concealing the existence of this place.
The girl said, "I usually live in this courtyard."
"You have to rent the whole house together."
"Of course, I will move out and find another place to live after you rent it."
Chen Xu looked around the courtyard and was quite satisfied.
Not only can you raise fish, but you can also cultivate a large area of spiritual fields.
But... he frowned and asked directly, "Why should I rent this courtyard?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of embarrassment flashed across the girl's face.
But she quickly calmed down and admitted, "Because I'm really short of spirit stones."
"Besides mine, there is absolutely no way I can rent a shop in any other prime location."
"And with an extra 10% profit, you can rent the entire courtyard, so you won't be at a disadvantage..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xu thought to himself that this woman was indeed frank and honest.
She's right, really. It's hard to find another shop in such a prime location.
Moreover, such self-contained courtyards are the creations of cultivators at the Core Formation stage or above.
It's difficult for non-Nascent Soul cultivators to break in, so there's not much to say about security.
He nodded slightly: "Okay. By the way, what's your name?"
The girl's eyes lit up when Chen Xu agreed, but her voice remained cold: "Xiao Xun'er, give me the spirit stones first, and I'll move out right away."
"Xiao Xun'er..." Chen Xu sighed inwardly upon hearing this.
It was indeed the younger sister Xiao Muwan mentioned in her letter.
No wonder the two sisters were ostracized in the clan; the rest of the Xiao family probably had been plotting to exploit the extinct lineage.
I wonder how this woman has managed to keep this courtyard and food stall safe all these years...
Then, Chen Xu took out a storage bag and added:
"I also have a condition. I want my 10% of the profits."
During business hours, you'll be responsible for odd jobs.
Xiao Xun'er thought about it for a while and decided that it was just doing odd jobs and not a big deal, so she nodded in agreement.
……
About half an hour later, the two arrived at the Xiao family's shop management office in the east of the city.
Chen Xu concealed his aura and followed half a step behind Xiao Xun'er, making himself completely invisible.
Behind the counter sat an elderly man with thinning hair, who was in charge of the place.
He glanced up and saw Xiao Xun'er, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "Oh, isn't this Xun'er?"
"What are you doing here? If you want me to give you more time, then don't ask."
"I am a just man, and I will never agree to this."
Xiao Xun'er remained expressionless, took out a storage bag without any restrictions, unfastened it, and shook it in her palm, her voice icy:
"Come and complete the procedures for permanent operation rights."
The steward subconsciously diverted his divine sense to probe into it, and a glint of greed flashed in his eyes.
"Where did this little bitch get so many spirit stones?"
His heart was filled with suspicion and uncertainty. His eyes darted around, and he forced a fake smile onto his face.
"Hehe, good, good! That little rascal is really promising!"
"Come, let me count the spirit stones first, register them, and I'll issue you a certificate immediately."
As he spoke, an old hand reached out, ready to take the storage bag.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Xun'er quickly withdrew and tightly gripped the storage bag in her hand.
Her gaze was icy, fixed on the steward's wrinkled face, her tone displeased:
"Why is it that when others complete the process, they first sign a contract, register, and then pay the spirit stones?"
"Why must I hand over the spirit stones to you before I get here?"
"Steward Xiao, when were the rules of this manor changed just for you?"
Her questions grew increasingly cold and sharp, drawing many eyes to the two people facing off at the counter.
The manager's outstretched hand froze in mid-air, his fake smile solidified, and a hint of embarrassment and gloom flashed in his eyes.
But soon, he put on a smile again and coughed lightly:
"Ahem... What are you saying, little girl! I made a mistake in my haste."
"Don't rush, don't rush, I'll get you the contract signed right away!"
He quickly pulled out a contract from under the counter, drafted its contents on it, and then pushed it in front of Xiao Xun'er:
"Alright, now imprint your spiritual energy mark here, and the matter is settled."
This type of contract is the cloud-patterned contract commonly used by all the major powers in Yunzhou.
It's a kind of written contract, so even if you break it, you won't suffer any inner demons.
However, given the consensus in Yunzhou, no one dared to break this rule, and those who broke their promises would find it extremely difficult to move an inch.
Xiao Xun'er snorted coldly, picked up the contract, and then slammed it onto the stage with her palm.
"You old geezer! Do you think I'm blind?"
"How dare you tamper with the contract right in front of me! I wonder if you don't want your position as manager anymore?!"
Upon hearing this, many cultivators turned their attention to him.
A buzz of discussion arose, filled with sympathy for Xiao Xun'er and disdain for the steward.
"Wow, Xiao Xun'er? Isn't she the one who was almost kicked out of the Xiao family because of their bullying?"
"Tsk tsk, this old bastard is really bold, daring to tamper with the cloud-patterned contract. If the clan's enforcement hall finds out..."
With his powerful divine sense, he naturally discovered the steward's tricks, but how did Xiao Xun'er discover them?
At this moment, the manager realized that something was wrong and panicked, cold sweat instantly beading on his forehead.
His mind was in turmoil. He had used an extremely subtle method, yet it had still been seen through...
This wasn't the first time he'd done something like this; it's just that he hadn't been discovered before, so it wasn't considered a violation of the clan rules.
I never expected that Xiao Xun'er would see through me so easily today. That little bitch is indeed as troublesome as the rumors say.
He tried to remain calm, but his voice betrayed a hint of guilt:
"Misunderstanding! It must be my old eyesight failing me, I made a mistake. Quickly give me the contract, and I'll get you a new one right away!"
Xiao Xun'er coldly watched the steward tear up the contract in front of everyone and calmly said:
"Just get another one."
Looking at the tattered contract, Steward Xiao's heart was bleeding.
A blank cloud-patterned contract costs three hundred low-grade spirit stones.
This loss will be recorded in his own account.
He was filled with remorse; if he had known it would turn out this way, he shouldn't have had that wicked thought...
But with so many people in front of him, he couldn't make a scene, so he had no choice but to obediently take out another cloud-patterned contract.
After filling in the terms for the permanent operating rights, it was pushed in front of Xiao Xun'er again.
Xiao Xun'er picked up the contract and examined it very carefully.
After confirming that everything was correct, a spiritual energy mark was placed in the designated location on the contract.
He then accepted his copy, not even glancing at the gloomy-faced Steward Xiao, and turned to leave...
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