Zhou Yan hadn't expected them to sell B-grade buildings, but the highest quality available was only B-grade.
After everyone had purchased their buildings, Zhou Yan stepped forward and said to the seniors who were about to leave, "Um, seniors, I'd like to buy all the buildings you have."
The seniors were stunned. "(＃ﾟдﾟﾒ)Σ┗(＠ロ＠;)┛Σ(°△°|||)(๑◎△◎๑)〃"
Even the steward and the newly admitted disciples looked astonished.
They couldn't fathom why he would need so many residential buildings.
Then, their faces lit up with joy.
This was a great opportunity for them, as they were worried about when they would be able to sell the buildings they had.
"Junior, are you serious? I still have twenty [Thatched Huts], five [Wooden Houses], three [Bamboo Houses], and one [Villa]."
A senior stepped forward and asked.
"I'll take them all. As many as you have," Zhou Yan replied.
It was just a matter of money.
Things that could be solved with money were not problems at all.
Thus, the seniors began selling all their buildings to Zhou Yan, and they even gave him a ten percent discount because he was buying so much.
The surrounding onlookers were indeed surprised and shocked.
They hadn't expected this person to be so wealthy.
They quickly calculated the cost of Zhou Yan purchasing these buildings. A E-grade [Thatched Hut] cost at least fifty thousand spirit coins, D-grade houses, at a uniform price of a hundred thousand, C-grade houses at three hundred thousand, and B-grade buildings, costing at least a million each.
They carefully calculated that Zhou Yan had spent nearly a hundred million just on these buildings alone.
Everyone was stunned again. What did he need so many buildings for?
Or was he trying to show off in front of them?
However, if one was willing to spend a hundred million spirit coins to show off, they had to admit, he had succeeded.
To Zhou Yan, it was just a hundred million.
He didn't care about such a small amount of money.
He wasn't trying to show off; his territory genuinely needed them.
As the population of his territory grew, and families were formed, Zhou Yan wanted to provide warm and comfortable homes for the couples in his territory, giving them a sense of belonging and greater enthusiasm.
This required a large number of residential buildings.
Seeing so many residential buildings, he naturally wanted to buy them, and even these were far from enough; he needed to build more houses.
His territory was large enough and spacious enough to build these houses without any problems.
"Junior is truly wealthy. If you ever face any difficulties in the future, remember to come to me."
"Junior, if anyone bullies you in the future, just mention my name, Gongsun Ba!"
"You're a good kid. I've decided to be your friend."
...
Zhou Yan not only acquired buildings but also the affection of many seniors, leaving everyone else bewildered.
Was this the student with the strongest social skills?
On his first day of enrollment, he had already made so many people remember him, and they even claimed to be his friends.
How could anyone dare to oppose him?
However, Zhou Yan then said, "Esteemed seniors, I am a permanent buyer of buildings, no matter what kind of building it is. Price is not an issue. You are welcome to trade with me at any time."
If Zhou Yan didn't seize this opportunity to purchase the buildings he needed, he would be too foolish.
But the moment he said this, everyone was thrown into disarray again.
Buying these buildings wasn't enough for him? This was just an appetizer!
Good heavens, what on earth did this kid need so many buildings for?
Could his territory even accommodate so many buildings?
And, how rich were you, damn it!
...
They had too many questions but dared not ask, feeling terribly uncomfortable holding them in.
This was everyone's secret; the other party would surely not reveal it, and given the mystery of Ziwei Academy, none of them inquired.
This was precisely why Zhou Yan liked it here; he found himself perfectly suited for this place.
Afterward, the seniors who had just left heard his words and returned, asking, "You want all kinds of buildings?"
Zhou Yan: "Yes."
"Even [Latrine] buildings?"
Zhou Yan: "Yes!"
"What about [Pigsties]?"
Zhou Yan: "Yes!"
"And [Chicken Coops]?"
Zhou Yan: "Yes!"
...
Everyone: ヽ(´ー`)ﾉ┐(ﾟ～ﾟ)┌～(´ー｀～)(˘•w•˘)(｡•v‸v•｡)(˘•灬•˘)
This was destined to be the most unforgettable event since the opening of Ziwei Academy.
They watched the entire process of Zhou Yan squandering his wealth.
Was this how money was spent?
Zhou Yan was indeed very happy. These buildings were diverse. Although they were all of the lowest quality, with enough quantity, they could be upgraded to high-quality buildings.
They thought these buildings were useless because their quality was too low and thus of little use to them.
But it was different for him; any building that came into his hands could be turned into wealth.
While they inwardly cursed Zhou Yan for being foolish, Zhou Yan equally considered them ignorant.
Every building he bought brought more benefits to his territory, and he would certainly do such a good thing often.
As for their curiosity, well, the entire academy was mysterious, so he would maintain his mystery.
When he finished his transactions and looked back, he saw students with wide-open eyes staring at him and asked curiously, "Why are you all looking at me like that?"
"Maybe you're just ugly," Lin Tan replied.
He felt a pang of sadness.
He had initially thought Zhou Yan was the most ordinary among them, but he hadn't expected this guy to be the one hiding the deepest.
"Ordinary person? I actually believed you were an ordinary person!"
"Could an ordinary person casually spend a hundred million on buildings without batting an eye?"
"Could an ordinary person announce that they are permanently buying all kinds of buildings?"
...
Finally, each of them received three sets of school uniforms and then went to find empty spots to build their own houses.
Others looked for the highest spots, as standing high offered a better view and scenery.
However, the high positions were already occupied by the seniors, so they had to build their houses on the mountainside.
But Zhou Yan was different; he didn't follow the beaten path.
While others sought higher ground, he directly chose the lowest level.
There were empty spaces all around; he could build wherever he pleased.
Zhou Yan felt this was to facilitate transactions with others. As soon as someone arrived, they could easily find his exact location.
He took out a [Villa] building and began to construct it.
This was not his territory, so there were no evolution bonuses.
A luxurious villa appeared before him.
He looked it over carefully and thought it was quite good. He took out a sign, wrote on it: I buy all buildings and high-grade materials. Those in need, please come in directly to trade.
He hung the sign by the roadside leading up the mountain, making it visible to everyone. Coupled with the events of the day spreading, more people would surely come to trade with him.
This act pleased others and also benefited himself.
He felt like a truly good person.