Houses in the Stratum Rock Abyss are now for sale.
This news spread throughout Liyue that very night.
Many people were dumbfounded.
What happened?
Didn't construction just start?
And now the houses were already up for sale?
This time, many people were completely stunned.
Some netizens staying around Qingxu Pool couldn't help sharing their experiences.
[Shocked?]
[Honestly, I was shocked too. It changed overnight, and more than half was basically completed in two days.]
[In just three days, the entire Stratum Rock Abyss completely transformed.]
[If it weren't for that road leading directly to Sumeru, many people would get lost.]
[I can testify to that. When I went for a walk earlier, I almost got lost myself.]
[That city feels like a maze.]
[And it's extremely complex. In some places, driving isn't even allowed.]
People around Qingxu Pool also had a deep understanding of the current situation in the Stratum Rock Abyss.
Overall, many areas were extremely complex.
There were even places where driving was impossible.
However, there were parking facilities.
Living here might be quite tiring.
And it was easy to get lost.
But it was an excellent city to live in.
Because the city contained many mechanical systems.
If mechanism enthusiasts came here, they would probably be ecstatic.
In some areas, even when driving, you had to take an elevator to change routes.
Such a city was simply thrilling.
As more and more people shared their experiences online,
interest grew rapidly.
Especially among those planning to buy houses.
After learning that housing prices there were only half of those in Liyue Harbor or Guili Plains,
many people were tempted.
What's more, it was close to Sumeru.
Many people were already familiar with the commercial situation around Qingxu Pool.
Now that the Stratum Rock Abyss had been developed,
its future growth seemed inevitable.
In that case, buying a house there felt like a good choice.
And there were mortgage options as well.
Buy a house there, start a small business in a good location.
Wasn't that perfect?
For a time, many people were deeply tempted.
Some even discussed it directly with their fiancées.
Would they support buying a house there?
These matters naturally required discussion between two people.
Not to mention the single folks.
With money in hand,
why hesitate?
Just buy it.
Maybe it would bring a fortune in the future.
Because of this mindset,
many people began to take action.
They started preparing to buy houses near the Stratum Rock Abyss.
Then settle down there.
As for some businessmen who hadn't acted yet, they were extremely depressed.
Seriously, it had only been a few days,
and Liyue's officials had already announced housing sales?
The speed was outrageous.
Seeing the heated discussions online, some merchants wanted to slap themselves.
Why hesitate?
Now there was no chance to get in.
If nothing unexpected happened, housing prices there would soar in the future.
So many people decided to rush over and buy houses first.
Stock up and wait for prices to rise.
Faced with this, Ningguang naturally wouldn't allow it.
She immediately issued an order.
Each person could only purchase one unit.
Want to buy more?
No chance.
Trying to exploit this opportunity for profit was not allowed.
If you wanted more, buy from private merchants instead.
For example, the Feiyun Commerce Guild or the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
They did have houses,
but it was unlikely anyone would sell.
Those who entered early were probably celebrating wildly.
As for Takumi, he didn't concern himself with house sales in the Stratum Rock Abyss.
Such matters were best left to professionals.
On the second day, Takumi went to find Azhdaha.
When Azhdaha saw Takumi approaching, he immediately felt ten ominous premonitions.
Was this guy trying to make him do something again?
"You bastard!"
"What do you want this time?"
"If you have something to say, just say it."
Whenever Takumi appeared uninvited, Azhdaha was on full alert.
Hearing this, Takumi smiled and said,
"I came to drink with you."
"I've got some excellent wine here."
"It's part of Diluc's private collection from Dawn Winery."
"How about we have a drink together?"
As he spoke, Takumi took out several bottles from his storage.
Seeing them, Azhdaha nodded.
So that was it.
If it was just drinking, that was fine.
"Let's go!"
"Let's drink."
With that, Azhdaha vanished instantly.
Takumi followed shortly after.
Before long, the two arrived at Yuntu Mountain.
The reason they came here was that Azhdaha's subordinates were currently working below.
They found a place to sit down.
It was clear people often drank here.
Tables and such were already set up.
Most likely Zhongli and the adepti had used this place before.
After sitting down, Takumi laid out some snacks.
Then the two began drinking together.
Deep feelings, big gulps.
After tasting the wine, Azhdaha immediately gave a thumbs-up.
"To be honest, I've been eyeing this guy's wine for a long time."
"If it weren't inappropriate, I would've gone and taken it myself."
While eating snacks, Azhdaha complained endlessly.
He had always coveted the wine Diluc collected.
Azhdaha wasn't short on money.
After all, he could shape ores with his bare hands and sell them.
Unlike Zhongli, he wasn't bound by rigid principles.
Because of this, Azhdaha was actually quite wealthy.
But some things couldn't be bought with money.
That's why he had long wanted to snatch wine from Dawn Winery.
But that was Barbatos's territory, so it wasn't appropriate.
Hearing this, Takumi was momentarily speechless.
This was exactly something Azhdaha would do.
If Diluc knew he was being targeted, he would probably feel miserable.
"If you want it, just tell me."
"I have a good relationship with him."
"I can get you some."
Sweeten the deal first.
Then discuss cooperation afterward.
Hearing this, Azhdaha's eyes lit up.
"That works."
"Get me some, then."
Since Takumi offered, he wouldn't refuse.
Benefits first.
And Azhdaha was certain Takumi hadn't come just to drink.
Inviting him, gifting wine—there had to be a reason.
No need to think too much.
Takumi definitely needed his help.