I cultivate immortality through The Sims.

Upon hearing what the woman in purple said, Yang Mu naturally dared not be arrogant.

After all, the person behind them is someone Yang Mu absolutely cannot afford to offend right now.

Moreover, Yang Mu never intended to escalate the conflict with Wuyue Fort to the point of no return.

The fact that Qian Youwei was taught a lesson shows that he was indeed in the wrong first.

Putting everything else aside, using force directly is simply unacceptable.

Moreover, Wuyuebao was essentially a town, a market.

The Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators in Wuyue Fortress are only willing to stay there because they have powerful backers who can protect them.

If even the managers of Wuyue Fortress start bullying people, what's the point of staying in Wuyue Fortress?

Wuyue Fort has no city gates; people are only allowed to enter but not leave.

The people of Wuyue Fortress have fallen apart and left. What is the point of Wuyue Fortress's existence?

It was only after figuring out these reasons that Yang Mu dared to seriously injure Qian Youwei, the steward of Wuyue Fortress, in public.

Now that the Foundation Establishment stage leaders are being so humble, you still act like you're asking for it all.

That would be utterly shameless.

Therefore, upon hearing what the purple-robed manager said, Yang Mu immediately had to cover up the other party's face.

"That is my wish, and I dare not ask for it," Yang Mu said with a smile.

Yang Mu immediately invited Zhao Ziyan into his courtyard.

Tan Yanrao brewed a pot of not-so-expensive tea and brought it over. Yang Mu personally poured a cup for Zhao Ziyan.

After Yang Mu and Zhao Ziyan each took a sip of tea, Zhao Ziyan smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Yang defeated Qian Youwei, who was at the peak of Qi Refining, with only the mid-stage of Qi Refining cultivation. This has truly astonished me."

Yang Mu and Tan Yanrao were the victims themselves, and since Yang Mu personally served them tea when he came to their door, it could be said that Yang Mu was not an unreasonable or domineering person.

Therefore, Zhao Ziyan started the conversation by mentioning Yang Mu's combat strength.

Naturally, Zhao Ziyan also harbored the desire to find out Yang Mu's background.

Yang Mu immediately smiled slightly: "My meager cultivation is nothing to brag about, sir."

Seeing that Yang Mu didn't respond, Zhao Ziyan smiled slightly and said, "Those who can fight across levels are all outstanding individuals."

"Fellow Daoist Yang defeated the Qi Refining Perfection cultivator with only the seventh level of Qi Refining cultivation, which is enough to prove that Fellow Daoist Yang is also one of them."

Logically speaking, even if one is at the Foundation Establishment stage and has reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, it is impossible to accurately discern the cultivation level of a Qi Refining stage cultivator.

One can only roughly infer a person's cultivation level based on their spiritual energy manifestations during the Qi Refining stage.

The fact that Zhao Ziyan could accurately describe the seventh level of Qi Refining that Yang Mu displayed indicates that Zhao Ziyan must have a secret technique.

Only then can one with the cultivation level of the Foundation Establishment stage accurately perceive the cultivation level of the Qi Refining stage.

Zhao Ziyan repeatedly emphasized that Yang Mu was only at the seventh level of Qi Refining, which was actually a warning to Yang Mu.

Your cultivation level is no match for the strength of Wuyue Fortress and the forces behind it.

At the same time, I can clearly see your cultivation level, and thus I can clearly find out your background.

Yang Mu naturally understood what Zhao Ziyan meant by those words.

Immediately, Yang Mu picked up his teacup and took a sip. He did not deny Zhao Ziyan's statement about being an outstanding individual, but instead spoke calmly:

"For us, Wuyue Fort is merely a temporary foothold."

"We have no intention of making enemies with any person or force."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ziyan naturally understood that Yang Mu had no intention of making a big deal out of Qian Youwei's matter, and immediately smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Yang is so magnanimous, truly deserving of the title of dragon and phoenix."

"This time, it was my Wuyue Fort's fault. Fellow Daoist Yang, please feel free to ask for anything."

"I will do whatever it takes as long as it is within my power."

After sensing Yang Mu's intentions, Zhao Ziyan immediately brought up the matter.

They said he could make any request, but if Yang Mu really made an excessive request, Zhao Ziyan might change her attitude.

"Since Xiao Rao is alright, let's just leave it at that."

"After all, I have already seriously injured Qian Youwei."

"How about we call it even?"

Yang Mu paused slightly, then looked up at Zhao Ziyan and asked:

"What is the master's opinion?"

Zhao Ziyan was stunned when she heard this.

Immediately, a bright smile appeared on his face, and he showed more appreciation for Yang Mu.

Such a person understands the bigger picture and knows when to advance and retreat.

Seeing Yang Mu's sincere expression, Zhao Ziyan felt a little guilty.

She had originally prepared several hundred spirit stones as compensation.

However, Yang Mu doesn't seem to be someone who lacks spirit stones.

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Ziyan came up with a compromise:

"This matter is the fault of Wuyue Fort, and Qian Youwei has only himself to blame."

"If we do nothing, we'll be laughed at by other fellow cultivators if word gets out."

At this point, Zhao Ziyan paused slightly, then continued:

"I have a suggestion, I wonder if Fellow Daoist Yang would be interested?"

"Oh?" Yang Mu asked curiously, "I'd like to hear the details."

"My Wuyue Fortress is peaceful year-round, and there are not many troublemakers," Zhao Ziyan said slowly.

With a powerful figure standing behind you, who would dare to cause trouble?

Yang Mu mentally scoffed and waited for Zhao Ziyan to continue.

"Therefore, although I am in charge, I am almost never at Wuyue Fortress."

"It was only because I was back in Wuyue Fort on business that I had the opportunity to see Fellow Daoist Yang's heroic figure."

Zhao Ziyan then offered a compliment.

"But just in case, Wuyue Fort still needs a steward to be in charge."

"I was thinking, why don't you serve as a nominal steward during your stay at Wuyue Fortress, Fellow Daoist Yang?"

"Every month, Wuyue Fort will give Fellow Daoist Yang a salary of one hundred spirit stones, which can be regarded as compensation for Fellow Daoist Tan's fright."

At this point, Zhao Ziyan raised her voice slightly:

"If Fellow Daoist Yang were to travel to Fuqin City in the future, having this identity would certainly help him avoid a lot of harassment from petty thieves."

Yang Mu was immediately tempted.

Yang Mu certainly didn't lack one hundred spirit stones.

During my time at the Myriad Flowers Sect, the sect leader and all the elders and disciples belonged to me, let alone spirit stones.

But this nominal deacon position is a good suggestion.

Zhao Ziyan immediately caught the fleeting look of attraction in Yang Mu's eyes:

"Fellow Daoist Yang need not worry about the burden of the title of steward."

"I will leave a few late-stage Qi Refining cultivators behind to manage Wuyue Fortress."

"Trivial matters need not be of concern to you, fellow Daoist."

"This humble woman merely wished to use your achievements today to deter the villains."

"If you encounter someone that you believe you cannot handle, you need not intervene."

There is no superior-subordinate distinction between us; we should treat each other as equals.

Zhao Ziyan has shown her true sincerity.

Yang Mu pondered for a moment but couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.

Yang Mu was puzzled. Could it be that such a large city as Fuqin could not find a person who had reached the Qi Refining Perfection stage?

This is absolutely unreasonable.

Zhao Ziyan seemed to see through Yang Mu's thoughts and said with a smile:

"The main reason is that my Wuyue Fortress is preparing for some things and is temporarily short-handed."

Yang Mu frowned slightly, vaguely sensing that what Zhao Ziyan was talking about was somewhat related to him.

Seeing this, Zhao Ziyan smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand."

At this point, Zhao Ziyan thought for a moment before speaking, "This matter is not exactly a big secret now."

"It's alright to tell my fellow Daoists."

Zhao Ziyan paused for a moment, picked up the teacup on the table, took a small sip, and then spoke:

"Fellow Daoist, have you heard the news that six years ago, two Golden Core experts from the Thousand Clouds Sect found a Golden Core secret realm?"