The Healer More Powerful Than A Warrior

"I've decided, just that estate will do. I actually know very well what a piece of wilderness land is worth..."

Lin Ye said, pretending to be nonchalant.

Although Yang Yuanwu's estate isn't particularly valuable, it's basically just a suburban villa, albeit with a larger area and a decently designed garden.

Other than that, there's nothing remarkable about it.

However, Lin Ye distinctly remembers that there was a teleportation array in the location he returned to!

And it's a small-scale long-distance teleportation array!

That teleportation array is conveniently located within Yang Yuanwu's estate...

In Lin Ye's view, wanting the estate is a facade; it's the teleportation array he truly desires.

This way, Lin Ye can return to Shan City from anywhere as long as he can open a spatial passage.

Moreover, it's a teleportation array that only he can use!

Normally, activating a teleportation array requires an Array Master. It's not something you can just use because there's one available.

Lin Ye doesn't have such concerns. As a Space Mage, he doesn't have to worry about teleportation failures. He can even come and go freely from the Shan City ruins' long-abandoned and half-destroyed teleportation array.

The most important point is that building something like this is challenging, requiring at least a Second Transformation Array Master and rare materials like Space Crystal, making it very costly.

Now getting one for free is absolutely a bargain.

So while it seems like Lin Ye has taken a loss, only he knows the true value he's gained.

Trading a piece of land with little value for a teleportation array — plus an estate — is a very worthwhile deal in Lin Ye's eyes.

Wei Tiangang felt a surge of gratitude when he saw Lin Ye so certain.

Originally, Wei was worried that Lin Ye's demand might be more than he could afford.

But Lin Ye chose something so trivial...

This made Wei Tiangang immensely grateful to Lin Ye.

"How about... asking for something else? Otherwise, I won't feel right!" Wei Tiangang said sincerely.

"Indeed, don't be polite with our Great City Lord Wei! If you need anything, just ask!" Zhang Ruiqi chimed in supportively.

Lin Ye isn't one to hesitate. Since the other party feels his demand was too modest, he can continue to ask for more.

"Alright then, how about an annual rent of ten million?" He proposed.

To be honest, this price is a bit steep.

After all, it's just a worthless plot of land, constantly exposed to danger.

Ten million a year doesn't seem worth it.

But Wei Tiangang laughed instead of getting angry and nodded repeatedly, afraid Lin Ye would repent, saying, "No problem! I'll pay you three years' rent upfront!"

Though the rent is high, it's not unbearable. This amount is much lower than his initial estimation.

Plus, the money can be allocated.

Lin Ye smiled slightly, saying, "Don't pay it to me; donate the money directly to Shan City's impoverished residents."

Money in his hands wouldn't be of much use.

But if donated, its value would be maximized.

Wei Tiangang gains political stature, Lin Ye gains prestige, and the residents of Shan City benefit.

Everyone wins!

And considering Lin Ye also gains a teleportation array for free, it's a quadruple-win, with Lin Ye winning twice.

Could there be anything better?

As for other details, Wei Tiangang summoned his secretary, who drafted an agreement on the spot. With some simple exchange, both sides contentedly finalized the contract.

This deal ended in great satisfaction.

Under Wei Tiangang's instruction, the contract's details were immediately released.

He was eager for people to know he facilitated such a good deed.

As for Lin Ye, he was led by Wei Tiangang's secretary to Yang Yuanwu's estate for a visit.

"Mr. Lin, actually you're not the only one interested in this estate." Wei Tiangang's secretary, a very capable woman, suddenly spoke on the way back to the city after the estate visit.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ye turned his head with an inquisitive look.

This sounded like casual chat, but Lin Ye, no child, sensed the underlying tone.

The female secretary saw Lin Ye's inquisitive look and didn't hold back, stating directly, "The Gao Family is quite interested in this estate. They've been inquiring about it, as if they want to buy it."

This was essentially suggesting Lin Ye could use the estate to extort the Gao Family.

The animosity between Lin Ye and the Gao Family in Shan City was no secret.

For instance, Lin Ye's link to Gao Wei's death, or how Lin Ye forced the collapse of the Gao Family's Secret Realm entrusted to the Professional Center...

These are common topics among Shan City residents over tea and meals.

Therefore, Wei Tiangang's secretary would relay such information to Lin Ye.

"Oh… There's such a thing?" Lin Ye feigned realization.

He was well aware of the Gao Family's desire for the estate…

It was merely because Gao Lanlan also had eyes on the teleportation array.

Other than that, Lin Ye couldn't figure out why the Gao Family would want this estate.

The secretary expected Lin Ye to use this information to extort the Gao Family.

But she didn't realize Lin Ye had his own agenda.

The estate was large, and after visiting and returning home, night had fallen. After nearly a month of traveling, Lin Ye could finally rest well.

...

That night at the Gao Family residence.

The Gao Family Patriarch, Gao Heming, wore an incredibly gloomy expression.

As for Gao Lanlan, pacing back and forth inside the room, she seemed much calmer.

"Lanlan, I'm sorry..."

After a long time, Gao Heming finally spoke.

For the second time, he failed to accomplish something his daughter entrusted to him.

And both times, it was because of the same person!

"It's fine, Father, don't blame yourself. It's all because of that person." Gao Lanlan stopped in her tracks, speaking sensibly.

Gao Heming fell silent, indeed most issues relate to Lin Ye.

"Lanlan, remember not to confront him. We can't beat him!" Gao Heming urged.

Gao Lanlan responded indistinctly, looking out the window...

Continuously avoiding like this, how was she different from an ostrich?

The opponent steps closer with each move; how long should she keep retreating?