"Junior Brother Li, I'm sorry, I have an urgent matter and might not be able to go to Yue Qiong Peak with you. I'll bring a congratulatory gift another day to celebrate your move," Yun Xiaozi said apologetically to Li Mu after receiving a transmission Flying Sword.
"It's fine, Senior Brother Yun. Go ahead and take care of your business. Once I've tidied up the Ling Peak, we can gather again!" Li Mu was secretly delighted that Yun Xiaozi wouldn't be accompanying him and responded with a smile.
"Alright! Junior Brother Li, if you need to rearrange formations, remember to find Senior Brother Liu at White Cloud Peak! If you want to recruit Disciples to help tidy up the Immortal Cave, you can go to the outer Sect's station. Also, Yue Qiong Peak probably has many Inner Sect Disciples renting Sect fields. If you can't get them to leave, wait for me to come back..." Yun Xiaozi didn't forget to give a few instructions before leaving. Then, he summoned his newly acquired Green Peak Giant Sword and hurried away on his sword, looking very anxious.
Watching Yun Xiaozi fly far away, seemingly not returning, Li Mu couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. Having a Golden Core cultivator by his side put a lot of pressure on him.
Upon hearing that Yun Xiaozi was temporarily leaving, Li Mu was overjoyed. His subsequent instructions went in one ear and out the other; Li Mu didn't pay attention to what he was saying. Were there other Disciples on Yue Qiong Peak?
With Yun Xiaozi gone, Li Mu felt completely relaxed. He sped on his sword, deliberately avoiding some fellow Disciples on their swords, and rushed towards Yue Qiong Peak, unable to wait any longer.
Soon, a Ling Peak, significantly shorter than the tall Ling Peaks surrounding it, came into view. Li Mu's Face lit up. He took out his white jade formation plate, infused it with Spiritual Qi to activate it, and flew through a patch of formation mist.
As Li Mu flew into the Ling Peak's formation, he immediately felt a surge of pure Spiritual Qi wash over him. The Spiritual Qi concentration was more than a notch stronger than outside. The original Immortal Cave built on Yue Qiong Peak was located at its summit, situated at the main Spiritual Vein, occupying an architectural complex of about fifteen acres.
Li Mu's Divine Sense swept across the area, and the internal layout of the architectural complex was clear at a glance. This Immortal Cave had a Gathering Spirit Formation, an Alchemy Room, an Artifact Refining Room, a Medium Grade Spirit Beast garden, thirty independent Cultivation rooms, one large and two small training grounds... There were eighteen Foundation Establishment Disciples active within the Immortal Cave. Hmm? There was also a Golden Core cultivator in seclusion. No way!
The Superior Spiritual Fields Li Mu was most concerned about were located on the mountainside, while the Medium Grade Spiritual Fields were at the foot of the mountain. These terraced Spiritual Fields were planted with various Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines. Beside the fields were twelve wooden courtyards, housing twelve spirit rice farmer Foundation Establishment Disciples. They should be responsible for managing the Spiritual Fields.
Li Mu frowned. Senior Brother Yan hadn't told him that Yue Qiong Peak was also rented by so many Inner Sect Disciples. However, thinking about it, it made sense. Such a good Ling Mountain resource like Yue Qiong Peak, even without a Peak Master, the Sect wouldn't let it go to waste and would definitely rent it out to other Disciples.
"Which Peak's Disciple are you? How dare you trespass on Yue Qiong Peak?" a female Foundation Establishment Cultivator flew in front of Li Mu and demanded.
"Junior Sister Mo, I'm here to help you!"
"Who are you? How did you get in?"
Following the female Foundation Establishment Cultivator, several other Foundation Establishment Disciples flew over, all staring at Li Mu, questioning him with full vigilance.
Li Mu had no choice but to take out his Disciple token and explain to them: "I am the new Artifact Crafting Elder of Hundred Refinements Peak, and now I am the Peak Master of Yue Qiong Peak. This Peak will be transferred to my name from now on. You will no longer need to pay Sect field rent. You can leave now!"
"What! Yue Qiong Peak has a Peak Master? When did this happen!"
"No way! Why don't we know!"
"The new Artifact Crafting Elder, is that true or false!"
"Senior Brother Wang, come out quickly! Yue Qiong Peak has a Peak Master, and he's telling us to move out!"
"..."
All the Foundation Establishment Cultivators present became nervous, like tenants being evicted, with a new landlord arriving to kick them out.
These Inner Sect Disciples, with only Foundation Establishment Cultivation, were able to rent a Ling Peak that only True Disciples and Sect Elders were qualified to live on. They must have paid a high price to move in. If they were driven out, their previous investment would be wasted, and they wouldn't have such excellent Ling Mountain resources for their Cultivation in the future.
It probably wouldn't be so easy to make them move out. Li Mu frowned, only then remembering Yun Xiaozi's words.
Li Mu's expression hardened. He immediately noticed that all the Foundation Establishment Disciples had quickly surrounded him, thirty-one in total. Their Faces were grim, and they seemed somewhat agitated.
The Foundation Establishment Disciples all made way for a Golden Core cultivator with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, dressed in white like snow.
"Please let me see your token!" The white-robed Golden Core cultivator walked up to Li Mu and held out his hand, asking for it.
Li Mu nodded and handed his Disciple token to the other party.
"So it's Elder Li. Congratulations on becoming the Peak Master of Yue Qiong Peak. I am Wang Jianfeng. May I discuss something with you? Could you rent half of Yue Qiong Peak to me? I will move out of Yue Qiong Peak after I become a True Disciple in the next Disciple competition!" The white-robed Golden Core cultivator confirmed Li Mu's identity, returned the Disciple token, and discussed with Li Mu in a negotiating tone.
"I'm sorry, I've always preferred quiet. I'm afraid I'll have to ask Senior Brother Wang and the other Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters to move elsewhere!" Li Mu took back his Disciple token and politely refused.
Hearing Li Mu's outright refusal, Wang Jianfeng's Face immediately darkened. He looked at Li Mu with a cold gaze and asked, "Elder Li, can you really not give me some Face? So abruptly, where do you expect me, Wang, to move to?"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu sighed. He didn't want to offend people, but he also didn't want to have such neighbors. After weighing the pros and cons, he quickly made a decision.
"That's none of my business. If you don't move, I'll have to call the Law Enforcement Disciples over!" Li Mu looked directly at Wang Jianfeng and said apologetically!
"How dare you speak to Senior Brother Wang like that!"
"You, don't be ungrateful!"
"So what if he's an Artifact Crafting Elder? When Senior Brother Wang advances to True Disciple, you'll see!"
"..."
As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, the Foundation Establishment Disciples behind Wang Jianfeng glared angrily, making threats, wishing they could devour Li Mu.
Wang Jianfeng stared at Li Mu and fell silent. If he really called the Law Enforcement Disciples to intervene, Li Mu was an Artifact Crafting Elder who had legitimately completed the Peak Master procedures. They really had no ground to stand on in this matter.
"Moving is fine, Elder Li, but could you grant us some time to find a suitable place first?" Wang Jianfeng sighed and asked again, discussing.
Now it was Li Mu's turn to have a headache.
Li Mu definitely didn't want them to continue living there. Who knew how long it would take them to find a new place? Otherwise, it would be too heartless.
This guy is really difficult!
Li Mu gave Wang Jianfeng an annoyed look, then looked at the agitated Foundation Establishment Cultivators behind him.
No, I absolutely cannot let them stay!
Li Mu immediately made a decision.
"I'm afraid that's not possible. The words have already been spoken, and we've already had a very unpleasant dispute. If I let you continue living here, I'm afraid it might lead to bloodshed. I advise you to quickly pack your belongings and Spiritual Materials and leave! Otherwise, I'll call the Law Enforcement Disciples to evict you!" Li Mu decisively shook his head and refused again.
"Elder Li, don't push it too far!" Wang Jianfeng glared at Li Mu, his voice cold and filled with killing intent.
"You have one hour to pack your things and leave! Otherwise, don't blame me for using other methods!" Li Mu met Wang Jianfeng's gaze, completely unafraid.
"Senior Brother Wang, don't draw your sword! Don't draw your sword!"
"That's right! If there's bloodshed, the Law Enforcement Hall won't be able to explain it. Senior Brother Wang, please calm your anger!"
"Senior Brother Wang, the big picture is more important!"
"That's right! Wait until you advance to True Disciple, then deal with him!"
"..."
Several Foundation Establishment Cultivators desperately held Wang Jianfeng back. Li Mu's words just now almost provoked him to draw his sword and kill. Perhaps Wang Jianfeng still had a trace of rationality, and he was persuaded by the Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
"Let go! I'm fine!" Wang Jianfeng listened to their advice, and his eyes cleared.
Hearing this, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Senior Brother, what should I do? Should I move?" a female Foundation Establishment Cultivator reluctantly asked Wang Jianfeng.
"It seems we have no choice but to move. That guy is impervious to both soft and hard tactics. If he reports us to the Law Enforcement Hall, we might even be punished," a male Foundation Establishment Cultivator stared fiercely at Li Mu and said sternly.
"That's right! How can such a scoundrel become an Artifact Crafting Elder? Heaven has no eyes!"
"Go pack your things! One hour is a bit tight!"
"..."
The Foundation Establishment Cultivators cursed and swore at Li Mu, but his identity was undeniable! And with the strict Sect rules in place, they couldn't do anything to him.
"Indeed, there's no way to stay here. Let's move to Ling Cloud Peak! You all go prepare. However, I want to see what methods he can use to force me out after one hour!" Wang Jianfeng stared at Li Mu, who was wandering around, and signaled his subordinates with a sneer.
"That's right! Even if we pack, we won't leave. Let's see what he does!"
"Hmm! We'll watch him make a fool of himself with Senior Brother!"
"..."
The Foundation Establishment Cultivators all nodded, preparing to watch the new Artifact Crafting Elder's show after an hour. Using methods to force them to leave? What boastful words, for a mere Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
Soon, thirty Foundation Establishment Disciples quickly packed their belongings. Wang Jianfeng also returned to his residence to pack. Having lived on Yue Qiong Peak for several years, he had accumulated quite a few things.
Fortunately, they all had Storage Pouches, making moving extremely convenient. Just put everything into the Storage Pouch!
"Pull out all the Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines and transplant them elsewhere. Don't leave them; it's a waste to leave them for me."
"Remember to take all your Spirit Beasts with you, or they'll die if left behind!"
"Take everything clean; don't come back looking for it. I won't open the door for you!"
"..."
Li Mu wandered around Yue Qiong Valley, occasionally reminding the moving Foundation Establishment Cultivators. His kind reminders were met with looks of disgust and coldness. They all wished Li Mu dead, hating the guy who forced them to move in such a hurry.
They had been living perfectly fine on Yue Qiong Peak. Senior Brother Wang had politely discussed with him, asking for a few more days to move, but he refused. How could a fellow Disciple act like this? There was no humanity to speak of; this guy was simply inhuman and detestable.
Several female Foundation Establishment Cultivators spat several times at Li Mu's retreating back, hating him to the core.
Li Mu had already sensed it and deliberately ignored it, maintaining a poker Face as he continued to speak to drive people away, feeling like he had become the sub-landlord he hated in his original world.