However, with the recent implementation of Edward's new policy, the situation has changed.

All citizens of Thunder City have automatically obtained a 100-year usage right for the land beneath their feet.

This right is guaranteed by the Royal Family, and transfers and transactions no longer require the consent of the owner.

The previously three-party transaction has become a two-party agreement, requiring only registration thereafter.

As a result, the housing prices in Thunder City have been soaring, the trading hall bustling with people, inquiries ringing out lively.

Baron Ges, after disembarking from his carriage, struggled to squeeze his way to the counter in the trading hall.

Wanting to show his capable side in front of his wife, he opted not to send a servant, choosing instead to handle it himself.

"Are there still any houses listed for sale in the Queen's District? I mean, the kind that's three stories high, not some old and shabby place. I'm a baron of the Duchy!"

It's rare for nobles to buy houses in person, so the lady behind the counter was startled and quickly flipped through the book to assist him.

"There is one residence left that befits your status, located on the north side of Avenue One in the Queen's District, with a construction area of 300 square meters, as you requested, it has three floors and a rooftop terrace garden. The consigning owner is a timber merchant from the Remosa Merchant Guild Federation, and the decoration is quite tasteful..."

Ges tapped the table and said.

"This is the one I want, how much?"

"Let me check for you... A fixed price of twenty thousand gold coins!"

"How much?!" Ges' eyes widened.

Twenty thousand gold coins!

A bit more and he could buy a hotel!

The lady behind the counter looked at him nervously, afraid of showing disrespect to this noble.

"Twenty thousand gold... Sir, due to His Majesty's new policy, the prices of houses in Thunder City have been rising lately, and this situation has persisted for a month."

Actually, this house only cost eight thousand gold coins a month ago, but with the market booming and demand exceeding supply.

The owner, seeing so many people wanting to buy, doubled the price instantly, and then added a bit more.

Looking at the nobleman's pained expression, she continued in a low voice.

"Or... I could recommend nearby Knight Street, where there are also many houses that meet your requirements, and those living there are all new nobles of Thunder City. Otherwise, there's the estate near the Andes Family, though there are no standalone western-style houses there, just some large estates. And since they aren't listed, you might have to wait for someone willing to sell."

At these words, Baron Ges' face darkened immediately, tapping his hand on the table.

"What do you mean by that? Do you think I can't afford it?"

"No... I didn't mean that..." said the girl behind the counter, trembling.

However, Ges was too lazy to pursue the impudence of a servant, regained his composure, and said loudly with his chin arrogantly raised.

"Twenty thousand gold coins, right? This is the one I want! Show me the house now, if there's no problem, we'll sign the contract immediately!"

Twenty thousand gold coins wasn't a big deal for him, especially since he recently made a fortune on Colin Mining's stock.

People around him cast surprised glances and whispered among themselves.

Although they were also there to buy houses, most were only buying houses worth a few thousand or hundreds of gold coins.

Bathed in admiring glances, Baron Ges' vanity was greatly satisfied.

In the past, he would have let a servant handle these things, not realizing that such lowly activities could be this interesting, making up for the earlier awkwardness and unease he felt by the port.

"Yes, yes! I'll arrange it right away..." the lady behind the counter nodded excitedly, then quickly contacted a colleague, arranging for a well-dressed agent to jog over.

Ges impatiently waited, picking up the teacup on the counter for a sip of warm tea.

Watching the endless stream of people, a sudden thought struck him—

In just a month, house prices had more than doubled. Why not take the opportunity to buy more?

After all, Edward's new policy isn't ending tomorrow.

With the determination shown by that gentleman, he would surely push the reforms to the end!

With this in mind, Ges felt a surge of excitement, instructing the agent who had arrived at his side to follow him, then hurried back to the carriage.

Before Marina could inquire about how things went, he spoke cheerfully.

"Darling, I have a brilliant idea! Right now, all the houses in Thunder City are increasing in price, and since they're rising so fast, why don't we buy more? It's like gold rolling on the ground, with Saint Sith handing us money for free!"

The agent seated at the front of the carriage quickly chimed in upon hearing this, turning to smile obsequiously.

"Sir, you have excellent foresight! To be honest, prestigious guests like you have already begun planning. Take this street next to us, all the houses along it have been purchased by a certain Earl... of course, I can't say which one."

The Campbell Duchy has only three earls; the closest to Thunder County are South Stream Valley and Spinor, so it doesn't make much difference whether it's said or not.

Ges animatedly glanced at his wife, raising his eyebrows, flaunting his acumen.

However, seeing her husband's fiery eyes, Marina couldn't help but roll her eyes and mutter a complaint.

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