Bai Sinan had shortlisted three potential locations.
The first was situated on a bustling main street. It was less of a private residence and more of a commercial storefront. The manager explained, "This property was originally an apothecary, but the land behind the shop was incorporated into the layout to serve as a backyard for living quarters and training Alchemists." Leading the three of them into the backyard, he revealed a massive plaza flanked by four courtyard gates. Behind each gate lay a yard; while smaller than the plaza, they were still quite spacious. Bai Sinan nodded to herself, thinking it would be a fine spot for business, but the living space felt a bit cramped.
The second location was conventional—a standard, middle-of-the-road mansion. Though it covered a large area, most of it was taken up by decorative gardens, so Bai Sinan immediately ruled it out.
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