Chen Fan didn't spend much time searching. With his past life's memories and the System's data analysis support, he quickly identified the most suitable area: Celestial Garden Lake High-End Apartments. In his past life, this was a place he only dreamed of, never able to reach.
The rent here wasn't cheap, even for a small apartment. However, Chen Fan had faith in his investment. Moreover, with 30 low-grade spirit stones in his Cosmos Bag, he could sell a few if absolutely necessary. Still, they were extremely valuable assets, not to be squandered carelessly.
He quickly contacted a real estate agency. Soon after, a young, well-dressed woman named Xiao Li appeared, holding the apartment keys. She looked at Chen Fan with a scrutinizing gaze, clearly a bit skeptical about a young man like him, dressed simply, being able to afford it.
"Hello, I'm Xiao Li. You're here to see the apartment on the 15th floor, Block A, right?" Xiao Li asked, her tone somewhat formal.
"That's right," Chen Fan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the young woman. He didn't care about her attitude. What he cared about was the spiritual qi.
As Xiao Li led him inside the apartment complex, Chen Fan distinctly felt a change. The air here was noticeably fresher and purer than outside. The deeper they went, the more pronounced this feeling became.
On the 15th floor, Xiao Li opened the apartment door. As soon as he stepped inside, Chen Fan immediately felt a surge of pure energy envelop him. He took a deep breath, his entire being feeling cleansed.
Spiritual qi! Much denser than outside!
The apartment wasn't overly large, but it had a balcony overlooking the vast lake in the park. From above, the lake was crystal clear, the trees lush, creating a rare peaceful scene amidst the urban sprawl. This very lake, he had heard in his past life, was a place with good feng shui where spiritual qi gathered. Now, he could confirm it.
"Mr. Chen, this apartment is 80 square meters, two bedrooms, fully furnished with basic amenities. The rent is 15 million VND per month, paid three months in advance. If you sign a one-year contract, there's a special discount," Xiao Li began to explain professionally.
Chen Fan didn't register the numbers. He closed his eyes, circulating the Heavenly Dao Decree. Immediately, every wisp of spiritual qi in the air seemed to be drawn into his body, the absorption rate at least twice as fast as in his old rented room.
"Ding! Host's spiritual qi absorption is 200% more efficient than in a normal environment. This is an Initial-Grade Spiritual Gathering Point!" The System's voice resonated, confirming his judgment.
Chen Fan opened his eyes, his gaze filled with satisfaction. This was exactly the place he needed.
"I'll take it," Chen Fan said decisively, without further thought.
Xiao Li was slightly surprised. She had prepared many words to persuade him, but he had decided so quickly. "Are you... are you sure? You don't want to see any other apartments?"
"No need. This one is very good," Chen Fan replied, pulling out his wallet. He had already transferred the 50 million to his bank account, but he still had some cash from an earlier withdrawal for miscellaneous expenses.
Seeing Chen Fan pull out a thick wad of cash, Xiao Li couldn't help but be surprised. She thought to herself, perhaps he was the son of some rich family who preferred to live simply.
Quickly completing the rental procedures, Chen Fan officially became a resident of Celestial Garden Lake. When Xiao Li left, he locked the door, feeling an unprecedented sense of comfort and freedom.
He walked straight to the balcony, taking deep breaths. The fresh air carried tiny particles of spiritual qi. He began to circulate the Heavenly Dao Decree seriously.
Cycle after cycle of cultivation. Abundant spiritual qi flowed into his meridians, refined by the Heavenly Dao Decree and transformed into spiritual power. In just a few hours, Chen Fan felt his cultivation progress significantly.
"Ding! Experience points have reached breakthrough threshold!"
"Does Host wish to break through from Initial Qi Refining Stage to Mid Qi Refining Stage?"
The System's voice rang out, filled with excitement. Chen Fan didn't hesitate. "Breakthrough!"
A powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted within him, the cultivation technique circulating faster. Invisible knots in his meridians were opened one by one. He felt a faint "Crack" sound in his head, followed by a sensation of complete clarity throughout his body, his spiritual power becoming denser and more potent.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host has successfully broken through to Mid Qi Refining Stage!"
"Host receives 100 Experience Points, 5 Low-Grade Spirit Stones!"
"Total Experience Points: 0/1000 (reset for the new realm)."
"Total Spirit Stones: 35 Low-Grade."
Chen Fan opened his eyes, clenching his fists. In less than 24 hours, he had not only been reborn and gained a system, but also earned money and broken through a cultivation realm! This speed, if word got out, would surely shock the entire cultivation world!
He smiled. Now, he was no longer the useless Chen Fan of his past life. He was a cultivator, an urban genius, and this was just the beginning.