Chapter 26 You Are Not the Owner

Chapter 25 Solo Negotiation <TOC> Chapter 27 I Choose Myself!

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Translator: SumTLMan

“I am the owner.”

Zhou Yi echoed the other’s words.

A few seconds later.

“You are not the owner.”

Jade Emerald City issued a warning: “No owner access card, no resident card, facial recognition shows no such person.”

The surveillance camera in the elevator slightly rotated, targeting Zhou Yi.

A chill ran down Zhou Yi’s spine. He quickly changed his approach: “I would like to move in, please assist me with the check-in procedures.”

“This is a private residence, not open to the public.”

“……”

Zhou Yi pondered for a moment and switched tactics: “There are no longer any owners residing here, so I’ll purchase this building and make an offer.”

The other party remained silent.

Just as Zhou Yi decided to settle for the next best option, Jade Emerald City spoke again: “After real-time calculations, Jade Emerald City Unit 2 has a total of 33 floors, with 6 households and 2 elevators per floor. Excluding the damaged floors 33, 32, and the partially damaged 31st floor, there are a total of 180 households… the current value is 72,000 Light Seeds.”

“Due to significant wear and tear, including maintenance fees, the annual property fee is 10% of the total value, which is a base fee of 7,200 Light Seeds. If damage occurs due to force majeure, additional repair funds will need to be raised.”

80,000 Light Seeds, a living high-rise capable of withstanding rocket launchers.

Not expensive at all.

The problem was that Zhou Yi currently had no time to earn such a large amount of Light Seeds.

If he couldn’t seize the opportunity now, the building would end up elsewhere, and there would be too many variables by then.

Acting out of desperation, Zhou Yi suddenly thought: “Then I’ll buy a set! A set can be sold individually, right?”

“Yes. A single unit on the top floor of the 30th floor is 320 Light Seeds per set, the ground floor is 330 Light Seeds per set, and the remaining units are priced per household, valued according to different floors.”

“What about the 31st floor? Isn’t it partially damaged? There are still some usable parts, I’m willing to purchase it, what price do you have in mind?”

Jade Emerald City informed him: “After damage assessment, the remaining two households on that floor are 102 Light Seeds per set. To reiterate, the 31st floor’s basic infrastructure is unusable due to partial damage, presenting certain safety hazards. Are you sure you want to purchase?”

“That’s it, I’ll buy.”

Zhou Yi considered buying a cheaper one first and upgrading to an improved residence later.

The key now was to first buy the move-in rights, becoming the owner first.

“I have prepared the purchase funds by the Dead Sea waiting for you.”

“Alright.”

Both parties engaged in a series of detailed negotiations. Due to synchronized consciousness levels, the entire process actually took only a few seconds.

The elevator slowly arrived at the top floor, the 31st floor.

“Guest, please follow us.”

Two Black Hand Mushrooms had learned how to use the elevator from Zhou Yi, and their attitudes had become noticeably more respectful.

More than half of this floor was already ruins, and the remaining two houses in a corner were riddled with cracks.

The rooftop was windy. The Bone Man’s tattered clothes looked like an ancient cloak, being blown to one side. Only the red scarf tied around his neck vertebrae added a touch of vibrant color.

“Honored guest, it is truly a slight of distant reception, as I am physically frail and have difficulty moving, please forgive me.”

Whenever the Bone Man moved, it made creaking sounds, seemingly caused by the bones grinding against each other.

“I have long heard from the Black Hand Mushrooms in the woods that a remarkable and powerful person has arrived in our remote and desolate land.”

The other party was courteous, and Zhou Yi responded with enough respect: “We are only here to protect the farmland and have fought against previous marauders. If it affects you, we are truly sorry.”

The Bone Man emitted a crackling laugh.

He stretched out his bony, skeletal hand: “It seems that you and I, honored guest, should have some sort of consensus.”

“My name is Sun Zhonglai. As you’ve seen, I am a Bone Man. However, due to the favor of our Black Hand Mushroom friends here, I am currently serving as the lord of this place, managing it for them to allow everyone to live more safely and stably.”

Zhou Yi also shook hands with the other party: “Zhou Yi, Chairman of Wasteland Development Company. Our company is currently dedicated to cultivating farmland and also engaged in some housing construction and renovation projects.”

Sun Zhonglai said: “Chairman Zhou… your emissary, Claw Boar, said you want to discuss dealing with this Dead Sea Abomination? I wonder what your plan is?”

Zhou Yi went straight to the point: “I’ve seen this kind of abomination before, dealt with it, and have some understanding.”

The two Black Hand Mushrooms next to him immediately echoed: “Lord, indeed, he knows how to use the intestines of the Abomination Giant to move up and down. He also taught us how to use them, it looks like how we’ve used them before.”

“Oh? Can you teach me?”

So Zhou Yi took the Bone Man to the elevator again, showing it how to use the device hand in hand.

“It’s truly amazing…”

Standing in the elevator, feeling the up and down movement, the Bone Man lord looked around with interest.

“It seems that you, honored guest, indeed have a deep understanding of the Abomination. We have been researching this underground abomination for many years, but still know very little. Ah, I interrupted your words earlier, please continue.”

Zhou Yi gazed at him: “My plan is, you take the Black Hand Mushrooms away from here, and I’ll handle the rest.”

After saying this, the two Black Hand Mushrooms who had been speaking on his behalf immediately changed their stance.

“Bold renegade!”

“How dare you question the lord’s wisdom!”

Bone Man Sun Zhonglai tilted his skull: “Chairman seems to know some inside information… could you reveal a little?”

Zhou Yi stared at the skull-faced man: “You cannot control it. This kind of massive living building is not something that external forces can forcibly control.”

“Delaying only wastes time, and you will consume your energy reserves needlessly.”

Sun Zhonglai’s body visibly stiffened.

Zhou Yi said: “My suggestion is to cut your losses in time and let it go.”

The opposing Mushroom Lord pondered for a moment: “Allow me to ask, what is your goal?”

Zhou Yi pointed towards the direction of the farmland: “Our company’s farmland is located on the oasis belt next to the Mushroom Forest. We are neighbors, and with you here, you can block many monsters and troubles from the south.”

“You are a smart person. I believe that under your leadership, the Mushroom Forest will be a beneficial and quality neighbor for us. A chaotic and disordered Mushroom Forest is not what I want to see.”

“Another point is, this Dead Sea Abomination is called Jade Emerald City.”

He stepped on the concrete ground, softly saying: “I used to live in places like this… although it has been dormant for many years, it is time to return.”

Zhou Yi put his hands in his pockets: “But regardless of whether you are willing to give up, it will eventually come to me.”

“Nonsense!”

“Absurd!”

The two Black Hand Mushrooms immediately rebutted in anger.

Sun Zhonglai’s lower jaw slightly opened, his skull showing a look of astonishment: “You set up camp on the Dead Sea beach… came here, in fact, to find it…”

Zhou Yi did not respond, simply saying: “Since the visit and notification are complete, I should take my leave. I hope that in the future, the Mushroom Forest and my company can have some cooperation.”

He turned and walked towards the elevator.

No one stopped him.

In fact, Zhou Yi was not afraid. The Black Hand Mushrooms could not break through his defenses at all. And as long as he gave a command, the Warrior Crab army would launch an all-out assault on this place without hesitation.

Inside the elevator.

Zhou Yi once again confirmed with Jade Emerald City that once it was fully charged, it would move towards the company’s camp by the Dead Sea, to complete the entire property purchase process with him.

……

With a ding sound, the silver metal doors opened to both sides.

Zhou Yi stepped out, feeling a wave of relief.

Not mentioning the rest.

Finally able to live in a decent house.

Hooray!

Chapter 25 Solo Negotiation <TOC> Chapter 27 I Choose Myself!

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