Daniel wasn't actually planning to live in these houses.
How should he put it?
They simply didn't meet his needs.
Living within Ascension City would be far more convenient for him.
Though Void Town wasn't too far from Ascension City, there was no real need.
The reason he was looking for houses was to prepare for the future—just in case someone from Crossbridge Academy ascended to the God Realm.
At least they would have a place to settle down.
Within Crossbridge Academy, mana crystals weren't exactly in short supply.
Naturally, they wouldn't carry too many around with them, and they might even find themselves in a pinch.
That was why Daniel wanted to leave something behind for any future students who ascended.
Elise's progress was considered quite average, though she was already well on her way to ascension.