Chapter 810: Is Yours

"Is there something wrong with this Cloudmist Flower?" Stepping out of the separate courtyard, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but look at Wei Changfeng, who was not far away. The man had initially refused to sell, then suddenly offered it at such a low price, which made Zhang Xuan extremely curious.

"There's nothing wrong with it; it's just a bit difficult to gather. Young Master, please rest assured, I will definitely find this item and save my daughter!" Wei Changfeng smiled, his face filled with determination.

"Is it really that simple?" Zhang Xuan was skeptical. Vice Dean You clearly seemed difficult to deal with. Could he really exchange the Ten-Leaf Flower, which he had been so insistent on not selling, for a single tea leaf so easily?

"Young Master, don't worry, it's just a bit troublesome; there won't be any big problems!" Wei Changfeng said. Saving his daughter was his own affair, and he couldn't let the Young Master risk himself further. Although he had been outside the closed door and didn't know what happened inside, the Young Master had consumed a six-star Minor Reversion Pill for his recovery, which indicated a terrifying amount of exhaustion. The Young Master had already given so much to save his daughter; how could he let him worry more?

"It's best if there are no problems! If it's truly too difficult, tell me beforehand. Although my strength isn't as great as yours, I have many other methods!" Seeing that the other party was unwilling to say more, Zhang Xuan instructed.

"Thank you, Young Master!" Wei Changfeng nodded. "Cloudmist Ridge is still some distance from here, and two days is a bit rushed. I need to prepare, so I'll be leaving now!"

"Alright, go quickly!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand. Although he found it a bit strange, considering Wei Changfeng was a Saint Realm expert and the Pavilion Master of the Spirit Materials Pavilion, someone who had seen countless situations, he didn't dwell on it further.

Bidding farewell to Zhang Xuan, Wei Changfeng did not linger. With a movement, he flew into the sky and vanished from sight in moments. Saint Realm experts fly extremely fast; they can travel thousands of miles a day without the need for flying spirit beasts.

"Alright, I'll head back too!" Seeing him leave, Zhang Xuan sighed in relief, immediately feeling exhaustion flood his mind. From meeting Hu Yaoyao, reading the Astounding Scroll, various cultivation practices, establishing the society, and then treating Wei Ruyan—a string of events that had left him without sleep for nearly two days and two nights. At this moment, utterly fatigued, he left the Physician Academy and walked straight towards his residence in the Elite Zone.

Just as he pushed open the door and entered the courtyard, he saw Luo Qiqi greet him with an excited look: "Teacher!" While Zhang Xuan was unconscious, she had specifically acquired a key to care for him, making it easier to enter and exit.

"You're here..." Zhang Xuan nodded. When the Xuanxuan Society was established and they were discussing its rules, he had sent her back to rest. She had been taking care of him recently and had worked quite hard.

"Teacher, Senior Hu Yaoyao arrived early this morning..." Luo Qiqi whispered.

"Hm," Zhang Xuan responded. After disciplining the self-important girl last night, he had told her to report the next day, and it seemed she was quite punctual.

Entering the main hall, he indeed saw Hu Yaoyao already inside, her previous arrogance and allure gone. Instead, she looked at him with awe in her eyes. What happened yesterday had frightened her. It was no wonder; none of her methods worked on Zhang Xuan, and she had even been outmaneuvered and reprimanded by her teacher... Coupled with the fact that she had cultivated the modified "Nishang Ripple Dance" that he had taught, which was truly extraordinary, if she still didn't know better, she wouldn't deserve to be called a genius.

"Teacher Zhang..." Approaching him, Hu Yaoyao gritted her teeth and bowed slightly. As expected of someone high on the school beauty rankings, even in a simple master's robe, her every movement exuded an enchanting aura, captivating hearts and minds. Especially beneath the loose clothing, her alluring figure was faintly visible, further sparking imagination.

Zhang Xuan paid no mind to these things. He looked at her indifferently and asked, "Do you know why I took you as my apprentice?"

Hu Yaoyao nodded. "Teacher Zhang wants me to reveal the location of Wu Yangzi's former residence!" She felt a wave of frustration after speaking. She was the president of the Demonic Geniuses Society, a famous genius in the academy, and so beautiful... yet she was unwilling to be an apprentice to a mere freshman... The thought itself was maddening. She truly wondered how such a strange person could exist in the world!

Originally, her charm was boundless; any man who saw her would involuntarily obey her. But encountering him, she realized that her charm, in his eyes, might not even be worth a single high-grade spirit stone.

"Good, tell me!" Seeing that she understood his identity and position, Zhang Xuan nodded with satisfaction. She was right; taking her as an apprentice was precisely his intention. Otherwise, why would he want such an eccentric person following him? He wasn't short on servants.

"You wouldn't believe me if I just told you where it is. How about this, if Teacher Zhang wishes to go, I can take you there now!" Hu Yaoyao no longer concealed it.

"Good, lead the way!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand. Although extremely tired, it was still early before dark. If they could find it and take a look, it would save them a lot of trouble later.

"Okay!" Nodding, Hu Yaoyao led the way out of the courtyard. Calling Luo Qiqi, the two followed closely behind.

Leaving the Master Teacher Academy, they rounded several alleys and after a short walk, a huge mansion appeared before them. It was spacious and vast, clean and tidy, exuding majesty and grandeur, clearly extraordinary at first glance.

"It's right here!" Hu Yaoyao stopped.

"This?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback. The courtyard before him—its walls, tiles, and even its architectural style—appeared almost entirely new, with no trace of antiquity whatsoever. Was this truly the former residence of Wu Yangzi? Was it real or fake?

Even if a super master like Wu Yangzi disappeared, his mansion and courtyard would surely have been meticulously cared for, preserving its original traces and style for future generations to admire. Yet, this place was completely new, without any old marks. No wonder the woman confidently claimed that no one else could find it. Even if they did find it, they wouldn't believe it!

"Two thousand years ago, Senior Wu Yangzi lived right here!" Hu Yaoyao nodded.

"It's all newly built with no old traces. How can you be sure this is it?" Zhang Xuan couldn't help but ask. Even Luo Qiqi was full of curiosity. If they were wrong, their trip would be in vain. The so-called treasures left by Wu Yangzi would just be empty words.

"I'm not at liberty to explain how I know, but I'm afraid I'm the only one in the entire Hongyuan City who knows this!" Hu Yaoyao did not elaborate.

"Alright!" Seeing that the other party didn't want to explain and knowing that further questions would be useless, especially since they had already found it, Zhang Xuan nodded immediately and looked at the mansion before him.

The large red teak gate seemed recently replaced, emitting the scent of fresh paint. Both doors were tightly shut, and he could hear people moving inside, even the sounds of artisans working. However, there was no one outside, not even guards.

For a normal mansion, especially one so large, there would typically be guards stationed outside, regardless of the owner's status. The absence of any guards was strangely perplexing, almost as if no one lived there.

"Should I go knock on the door?" Luo Qiqi looked over.

"Not yet..." Zhang Xuan shook his head. "Let's find a place to rest first!" Since this was Wu Yangzi's former residence, they would certainly need to go inside to search for the so-called ruins. If they directly knocked on the door without a plan, they might alert others, which would cause significant trouble later.

It would be better to inquire first, find out who the owner of the mansion was, and what their background was. He looked around and saw a teahouse nearby, perfectly positioned to view the mansion. Zhang Xuan beckoned, and the three walked in.

Although it was street-side, it was almost evening, and the teahouse was quiet with few customers. They went up to the second floor, ordered a pot of tea, and as Zhang Xuan looked at the waiter pouring water, he smiled slightly and casually tossed him a mid-grade spirit stone.

"Waiter, I have something to ask you!" Receiving the spirit stone, the waiter's eyes lit up. He quickly clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "Please speak, Young Master. I will tell you everything I know without holding anything back!"

"Whose mansion is that across the street? It looks quite impressive!" Zhang Xuan pointed forward.

"That? I'm not entirely sure whose it specifically is. It changes owners frequently. In the two years I've been here, it's changed hands three times... Oh no, four times now!" The waiter chuckled, having expected a different kind of question.

"Changed four times? Why, is the feng shui of this place bad?" Zhang Xuan found it strange to hear about so many changes in ownership.

"Of course not! This place is right next to the Master Teacher Academy and on the main road; its location is excellent, so how could its feng shui be bad? I'm not very clear on the specifics. Two years ago, a merchant lived there. He bought it less than two months before something happened to his family, and his business suffered losses, so he was forced to sell it!"

"Later, it seemed to be an official, but he didn't live there long before being transferred away."

"The most recent occupant lived there for over a year. His surname was Zhao, and he was a good person, often coming here for tea. However, for some unknown reason, he also had to move. He just sold the place a few days ago. The new buyer is very generous; I heard they didn't even haggle and paid extra to ensure he moved out quickly. It's currently being redecorated, so they probably haven't moved in yet. As for who exactly... I don't know, as they've never come out!"

The waiter said.

"Just bought?" Zhang Xuan was surprised. He recalled Sun Qiang mentioning a well-located courtyard that he had been trying to buy, but before the deal was finalized, it had been snatched up by a rich person. Could it be this one?

"You can go now!" After asking a few more questions and realizing the waiter knew nothing more, Zhang Xuan waved his hand. He inwardly summoned the Skyreach Beast, instructing it to bring Sun Qiang over, then continued to drink his tea.

Not long after, the Skyreach Beast flew over. Sun Qiang jumped off its back and hurried forward.

"Young Master, did you call for me?" Sun Qiang bowed.

"Yes, is that courtyard across the street the one you mentioned last time?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"Yes, I wanted to buy it, but a wealthy person snatched it up..." Sun Qiang glanced over and nodded. The location and the spaciousness of the mansion were very suitable for the Young Master's requirements. Unfortunately, they weren't financially strong enough to compete, otherwise, they would never have let it go.

"Do you know any specific information about this wealthy person?" Zhang Xuan asked.

"That... I don't know for sure, but if we inquire at the trading firm, we should be able to find out!" Sun Qiang said after a moment of thought. When a mansion is sold, a trading firm acts as a guarantor, making it easy to find out who the buyer is if one wishes to investigate.

"Go and find out for me right now who the owner of this mansion is. I need the information within an hour!" Knowing that Sun Qiang had previously been in real estate and was good at this, Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

"Yes!" Sun Qiang responded and turned to leave. About half an hour later, he returned, his eyes wide and his face filled with astonishment, as if something incredible had happened.

"What's wrong?" Seeing his expression, Zhang Xuan looked over.

"Young Master, among the new students at the Master Teacher Academy this year, is there anyone else named... Zhang Xuan?" Without answering, Sun Qiang couldn't help but ask.

"Only me!" Zhang Xuan frowned. "What's wrong? I told you to find out who the owner of this mansion is; why are you asking about that?" Among thirty thousand new students, if there was someone with the same name, he would have known long ago; it wouldn't be something he'd never heard of.

"If there's no one with the same name, then..." Sun Qiang took a deep breath and finally spoke, "This mansion, if I'm not mistaken... is yours!"