[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld":3,"chapter-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-8":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1836470,2442,"Chapter 8: Transmigration Again","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>5:43.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost 5:45 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherworld.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the void, Fang Zheng, wearing a warm cap, protective inner garment, and an ancient-style cotton cloak, appeared out of thin air in a pitch-black alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner of the alley crouched a few beggars who, hearing the commotion, dizzily opened their eyes to see a figure striding towards the main street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a winter morning, mist lingered, and there were few pedestrians on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people walked with hunched shoulders, not fully awake, let alone taking notice of those around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng, blending into the crowd, exhaled heavily, the vapor meeting cold air to form a white fog that dispersed in front of him; the chill invigorated his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After touching the strap at his waist, he inquired at a stall selling porridge and pancakes, then headed south towards the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he planned to make a fortune in this Otherworld, he couldn’t be a jobless drifter. The primary task was to establish a foundation here, namely, an identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an identity, he could take action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Fang Zheng was considered a vagrant and thus needed to find someone to rely on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous dynasty implemented a li-fang system, known as establishing cities with camps, controlling neighborhoods and dividing residences, with city walls surrounding the cities, and within divided into square li-fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li-fangs are separated by streets, further divided into courtyards for residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li-fangs are encircled by mud walls, much like isolated compounds; people live inside, not allowed to wander out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was convenient for management and also segregated the rich from the poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some li-fang were designated for commercial activities, called the Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today the li-fang system has been abolished, high walls pushed down, allowing people to roam freely, and commerce has thrived, yet the former affluent districts still remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun Family, cloth merchants,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>are indeed a wealthy household!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From noble gates rise influential families, mighty clans encompass nine branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing a narrow alley, the courtyards ahead dramatically changed; the three-meter-high walls divide inside and outside, each household occupies significant land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passersby were mostly clad in silk and mink, radiating opulence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Creak...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small gate opened, old Liu examined Fang Zheng with astonishment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Fang, this is... did you meet a noble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clothes make the man, indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attire Fang Zheng wore was evidently not cheap, worth several pieces of silver, which made old Liu reconsider his preconceptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He initially thought to easily dismiss someone seeking help, but now had to treat it seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng mimicked others, cupping his fists and bowing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I pawned my watch for some silver coins, but currently don’t have a place to stay, hence seeking refuge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Liu, I’d like some guidance on where to head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, handing over a piece of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no...\" Old Liu pretended to refuse several times, then firmly gripped the silver, his breath becoming somewhat heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost two pieces of silver!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was equivalent to several months’ wages in the Sun Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering, old Liu said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re looking for a job to support a family, it’s not hard, the brokerage is always in need of people, though judging by your demeanor, you might not desire such.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He required traveling back and forth, hence working for others was out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are vagrants, without identities, unless registered.\" Old Liu said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Registration has pros and cons, the advantage is having an identity, facilitating movement; the downside is unavoidable annual taxes and labor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, with money these aren’t issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vagrants were like illegal residents, usually nobody cared, but if discovered, there wasn’t any protection, although they weren’t taxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, illegal residents also paid taxes, albeit less, and considered private local assets, not on the Imperial Court’s registry, local officials turned a blind eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Registration, brings numerous benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allows commerce, studying, trading lands, etc., though taxes and labor are indispensable, yet can be offset with silver coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How to register?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Yu can help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master Yu is a son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sun Family’s main house had no son, only one daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, the Sun Family’s wealth relied solely on the main house’s efforts, so this lineage must have an heir, recruiting a son-in-law was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanghong and the Sun Family daughter were childhood sweethearts, inseparable since youth, later the Yu Family declined, he straightforwardly joined the Sun Family to mutually support each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a son-in-law, reportedly their relationship was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanghong, about twenty, handsome and impressive, his elegant attire adding a bit more charm, no wonder he could marry into a wealthy family, he now scrutinized:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Fang’s family must be distinguished, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary people in the Otherworld had to toil day and night for a living, inevitably causing coarse skin and callused hands, unlike those from the modern world with abundant nutrition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng’s hands were delicate, skin smooth, clearly not from a poor family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not quite.\" Fang Zheng shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just that I don’t need to do hard labor, that’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\" Yu Yanghong nodded, then said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Registration isn’t difficult, I know Mr. Han from the Household Department, just adding a name through him, but it costs silver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifteen pieces of silver!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng sighed in relief, initially thought it would cost a fortune, didn’t expect it to be so cheap; perhaps he should familiarize himself with this world’s prices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, a woman came in from outside, followed by two maidservants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you... doing such things again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her features were stunning, voluptuous, voice carried a slight chide and bashfulness:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you need money, just tell me, the house won’t be stingy with you; you need not associate with shady characters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke softly, only Yu Yanghong heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanghong rose, gently gripping her wrist, smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Brother Fang is different, he fled to Gu’an County due to hardships, since he’s seeking our help, I think lending a hand won’t hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman turned slightly, her beautiful eyes glimmered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She disliked her husband mingling with people of unknown origin, families like theirs were not easy for ordinary folks to meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Yu Yanghong was different from others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mmm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After examining Fang Zheng, seeing he didn’t seem from a poor background, Sun Die’s expression eased, nodded and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, where are you from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My family has fallen, I can’t face my ancestors.\" Fang Zheng sighed, literary and refined:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, I just wish to register and have an identity, a place to stay, when I truly prosper, then talk of my family ancestry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" Sun Die glanced at Yu Yanghong, considering this person’s situation was much like her husband’s, felt more affinity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master wishes to register?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Fang Zheng said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides registering, I aim to find a residence, not sure if you two could recommend one, the price... is not an issue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Die’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She favored straightforward guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As it happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Sun Family has a small courtyard in the east of the city just vacated, if Young Master wishes to acquire, I can sell it, seventeen pieces of silver, renting is two silver a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it selling or pawning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng paused, momentarily confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Die assumed he had other concerns, immediately smiled, \"This can be handled by the brokerage, Young Master, feel assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng returned to himself, cupped fists:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you both, I’ll rent for two years first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" Sun Die appeared somewhat surprised, then her voice rose:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guard Wu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as her voice dropped, someone strode out from outside, tall and mighty, with a long saber on the back, unexpectedly the ’Brother Wu’ who had recently accompanied Fang Zheng and old Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You accompany this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You accompany Young Master Fang for a visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Brother Wu’ answered with cupped hands.\u003C\u002Fp>",1320,"2026-06-09T06:29:55.657Z",1,"novelbin.me","219aecf369a4b5d8729a43ed8e5a6a89e5d125c9cc69ea23c22a59c31c58b29e","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-256","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-255",488,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcelestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-cover.jpg"]