Chapter 1471 - 1451: The Villa's Former Owner, Xiao Qingliu

Black Wood, Fan Chen, and Wanyan Bai reluctantly rose from Yang Xiao's hot spring pool and changed into clean clothes taken from their Space Ring.

"Boss, we have to head back now since there's nothing else going on. We'll visit you when we have the chance. You should focus on cultivation at Wuji Academy. No need to worry about family matters; Elder Qi and I will take care of them."

Yang Xiao nodded.

"Alright, I won't see you off then. I just arrived and need to familiarize myself with the place."

Black Wood and the others bid farewell and left Yang Xiao's villa, flying into the sky.

Yang Xiao wandered around alone inside the villa.

Four rooms, a study, a bedroom, a kitchen, and a living room/tea room.

Yang Xiao noticed that the previous cultivator had left behind quite a few things, hundreds of books all about Genetic Cultivation and several Secret Technique Manuals, many of which Yang Xiao was seeing for the first time.

"Seems the previous owner had high standards; these manuals are hard to find outside, yet he discarded them like trash here."

The bedroom's quilt and kitchen utensils were all still there, and the entire room was clean, indicating that the previous occupant had deliberately tidied up.

"What good manners!"

Yang Xiao mused. If he were to leave, he probably wouldn't clean the room.

A tea set and several boxes of unidentified tea were left in the living room.

Tea from Dwarf Star is actually a drink made from Genetic Evolution Energy, consumed daily to strengthen the body and assist Genetic Evolution.

Yang Xiao promptly boiled a pot of water, made a cup of tea, and felt refreshed after drinking it.

The area covered by the Defense Light Screen is quite large, forming a sphere with a diameter of about a hundred meters.

Walking outside, Yang Xiao noticed various flowers and unknown plants, as well as fruit trees planted around the area.

Several of the fruit trees bore strange fruit, emitting peculiar fragrances.

One small tree, about three meters tall, was laden with red, snake-like fruit, emitting a sweet aroma.

Yang Xiao had a strong urge to eat one, but resisted.

"Who knows what kind of fruit this is—what if it's poisonous?"

Returning to the bedroom, Yang Xiao intended to sleep. Lying beside the bed, he discovered a book on the bedside table, picked it up, and found a piece of paper beneath it.

"Huh!"

Curious, Yang Xiao glanced at the paper.

It was a letter left by the previous villa owner.

"I don't know which sibling will move into Villa 68. I've stayed here for twenty-eight years, deeply attached to it, now offering a brief explanation of the villa's contents,

Leaving behind 356 cultivation books. Though not particularly rare, they're hard to purchase in ordinary cities. I've spent decades collecting them across Dwarf Star cities.

Ben Ying should have taken them all, but I've memorized them and they hold little value for me, so I decided to leave them for someone destined. If you don't need them, please don't discard them casually. Leave them in the study at Villa 68 for the next resident,

The tea room contains six kinds of Genetic Evolution Energy drinks, all fresh and effective, feel free to drink them without worry,

The hot spring pool I remodeled to absorb evolution energy more effectively than a standard pool. While others require thirty days to gather enough energy, mine only needs ten days,

Even without condensation, it can be used, though less effective. Be sure to soak in the spring within ten days, don't waste it,

I must emphasize the orchard outside. Over the 28 years, I've planted 36 rare herbs and eighteen precious fruits,

These herbs and fruits are valuable Genetic Evolution aids. Fruits can be consumed upon ripening, and I've detailed the medicinal usage instructions later..."

Yang Xiao read further, finding introductions to fruit and medicinal usage instructions.

The Snake Fruit he encountered earlier was among them, with the letter highlighting its three-year maturity cycle and a required six-month wait for consumption; eating now would be a waste.

After reading the letter, Yang Xiao greatly admired the previous villa owner's thoughtfulness.

Suddenly, Yang Xiao remembered Mei Lan, the purple-clad woman who exchanged villas with him,

"No wonder she spent a million Crystal Disks to exchange villas; Mei Lan probably knew the value within."

Yang Xiao felt a surge of excitement, unexpectedly lucky to stumble upon such a treasure at Wuji Academy.

"Yet, this is odd; if the previous owner lived here for twenty-eight years, he should be familiar with classmates. Why wouldn't he transfer the villa to a friend first?"

While Yang Xiao was in the villa, Wuji Academy was ablaze with news.

The cause was none other than Villa 68.

The former owner of Villa 68 was named Xiao Qingliu, who had cultivated at Wuji Academy for decades.

Xiao Qingliu, Emperor Level Primary Peak, cultivated in the villa for 28 years without breaking through to Emperor Level Middle Stage Realm. He believed he'd reached his Genetic Evolution limit, deciding to leave Wuji Academy.

Among Wuji Academy's 108 Emperor Level scholars, Xiao Qingliu had quite a reputation, notably for his focus on medicinal research and unmatched Elixir Medicine crafting.

Even Wuji Academy's dedicated Elixir Medicine instructors were only surpassed by a few others compared to Xiao Qingliu.

The herbs and fruit trees around the villa were rare breed sightings.

Xiao Qingliu was known for his pride; he often strolled alone within the academy, maintaining few close relationships.

His departure from Wuji Academy was unknown beforehand.

He vacated the lease on Villa 68 just five minutes before Yang Xiao arrived to rent accommodation.

Xiao Qingliu employed automatic delegation to end the lease, aligning perfectly with Yang Xiao's rental timeframe, leaving him to seize the opportunity.

Xiao Qingliu had already departed the academy three days prior.

The purple-clothed girl Mei Lan recently broke through the Emperor Level within the past year, eagerly seeking to rent a villa with a spring, but couldn't fulfill her wish.

Today, she received news from a mentor that Xiao Qingliu graduated and left the academy, with his villa lease ending today.

Privately, Wuji Academy's 108 Emperor Evolved individuals knew Villa 68's Xiao Qingliu planted a bountiful array of rare fruit trees and herbs, including a remodeled spring pool, cherished assets.

Upon hearing the news, Mei Lan rushed to the dormitory management office to inquire, only to find it rented by Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao securing the lease for Villa 68 rapidly spread throughout the academy.