I cultivate immortality through The Sims.

Yang Mu still did his daily chores as required by the sect.

However, compared to before, Yang Mu's perception range is now much wider.

Even if it's a genuine pill, Yang Mu wouldn't casually consume it to increase his cultivation level.

But the theft of the discarded elixir still needs to be done.

Only by following the path simulated in the simulation can things develop in a way that doesn't exceed Yang Mu's expectations.

Just as Yang Mu had guessed, the Holy Maiden had already discovered that Yang Mu had stolen the discarded pills.

Unlike the simulation, Yang Mu also discovered the Holy Maiden when she approached the alchemy room.

Perhaps it was because the Foundation Establishment and Perfection Saintesss simply didn't bother to conceal her aura in front of Yang Mu, who was only in the early stage of Qi Refining.

Yang Mu remained calm and continued to steal the discarded pills according to the simulation.

The Holy Maiden sensed that Yang Mu had stolen the waste pill, but she did not expose him immediately. She also avoided meeting Yang Mu's gaze and left the pill room directly.

Life went on like a simulation.

In the second year, Yang Mu deliberately revealed that his cultivation level had reached the second level of Qi Refining.

To verify his conjecture about the saintess, Yang Mu deliberately encountered Zhang Erdan.

Zhang Erdan was considered very outgoing among the menial disciples; he seemed to know everyone and could chat with anyone.

During this period, Zhang Erdan happened to be frequently interacting with Shen Erniu.

Shen Erniu was the handyman disciple who was killed this year.

Previously, during the simulation, Yang Mu was unaware of Zhang Erdan's true identity and was only focused on cultivation, which caused him to overlook many details.

Looking back now, Shen Erniu's death was definitely not simple.

Once they reached a secluded corner, Yang Mu, feigning concern for Zhang Erdan, said, "Erdan, Shen Daniu is dishonest. In these turbulent times, he could easily be targeted."

"Be mindful of the distance you maintain when interacting with him."

"Don't let anything happen and you get dragged into it."

At this point, Yang Mu said nonchalantly, as if it were none of his business: "In this Thousand Cloud Sect, you are my only friend."

Zhang Erdan was naturally unaware that Yang Mu already knew his true identity.

Upon hearing Yang Mu's seemingly casual but genuine reminder, she feigned surprise and asked, "You noticed that guy wasn't doing anything clean?"

Does this even need to be looked at?

Just a little attention is enough.

"Anyway, I've already warned you. You'd better figure it out yourself." Yang Mu teased, "Don't get dragged into this and die. There's no one to collect your corpse then."

I don't know if you'll be implicated and die, but I do know you'll die by my hand.

The corpse was even less likely to be collected.

Yang Mu thought to himself.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Erdan immediately adopted a learned expression and said, "Thanks, brother, I understand!"

"I will keep my distance from him."

At this point, Zhang Erdan's expression became mysterious. He glanced around and then whispered, "There's something you might know, don't you?"

Yang Mu turned his head and just looked at Zhang Erdan quietly, as if to say: It's up to you whether you want to say it or not.

Seeing this, Zhang Erdan immediately wore a bored expression: "Alright, alright, I'll talk!"

Immediately, Zhang Erdan spoke up: "With the outer disciples killed, everyone in the sect, except for the inner disciples, is living in fear."

"Right now, whether they're outer disciples or menial disciples, everyone's looking for a powerful backer!"

"What does it have to do with me?" Yang Mu said indifferently.

"Of course you don't care! You have connections with the Holy Maiden," Zhang Erdan continued. "We're such good friends, how about you do me a favor and introduce me to the Holy Maiden?"

Here it comes!

This guy's goal is the saintess.

Yang Mu had an expression that said, "I knew it."

However, even now, I don't know if I qualify as a saint, so how can I introduce you?

Even if I could recommend someone, I would never do so!

I can't push the saintess into this fire pit!

After all, according to the simulation, the Saintess should be mine.

How could I let a traitor like you succeed?

After a moment's thought, Yang Mu said, "As long as you are careful with your words and actions, given our relationship, no one will do anything to you."

Yang Mu did not explicitly state that he was the Holy Maiden's person, but his words implied that he was.

Only in this way can it fit Yang Mu's character.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Erdan was overjoyed.

Without giving Zhang Erdan a chance to speak, Yang Mu casually asked, "Who are the so-called powerful backers in the sect right now?"

Without much thought, Zhang Erdan immediately listed them off as if they were his own treasures: "First and foremost, there is the Holy Maiden."

"The Holy Maiden not only holds a prestigious position, but is also the strongest among the inner disciples."

"Whether they are menial disciples or outer disciples, they all want to follow the path of the Holy Maiden."

"However, so far, the saintess has not expressed such an intention."

"The only person I've ever crossed paths with is you."

Yang Mu nodded; this suited the Saintess's personality.

"The second one is Chen Haiquan, the second strongest expert in the inner sect."

"His strength is second only to the Holy Maiden, and after the Holy Maiden showed no intention of forming factions, his popularity has also been very high."

"Chen Haiquan neither refused nor explicitly accepted the offer of refuge."

"He delegates these kinds of tasks to his junior apprentice, Qian You."

"He only steps in when Qian You can't solve it."

"Moreover, Chen Haiquan has a dignified appearance that keeps strangers at bay, and those who join him are almost all male disciples."

Qian You is also an inner disciple, ranking fifth in strength among the inner disciples.

"This third powerful backer is Guo Yufei."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mu immediately perked up.

Guo Yufei turned out to be the third powerful backer.

"Guo Yufei is not only handsome, but he is also never arrogant in his dealings with others."

"He has the demeanor of a true gentleman."

Ha ha!

Yang Mu immediately let out a cold laugh: I don't know if he has the demeanor of a gentleman, but Fu Nu certainly has a strong demeanor of a gentleman.

"Almost all the female disciples in the sect have pledged allegiance to him."

"Because of the female disciples, many male disciples also chose to join him."

Upon learning this information, Yang Mu immediately sensed the impending destruction of the Thousand Clouds Sect.

In the current situation, we should unite as one against the common enemy.

Unexpectedly, the disciples within the sect were forming cliques.

However, the fact that the Holy Maiden did not establish a "faction" impressed Yang Mu.

Given the current beauty, status, and power of the Holy Maiden, if she were to establish her own "faction," countless people would submit articles to her.

In these turbulent times.

The Holy Maiden, whose status within the sect is second only to the sect leader, has actually established her own fiefdom. What will the sect leader think of this?

Moreover, the current Holy Maiden is still plotting against the notebook in the sect leader's possession.

Planning that notebook was planning that Nascent Soul Secret Realm.

This is tantamount to competing with the sect leader for opportunities.

If that's the case, how could the sect leader possibly tolerate it?

Even if the sect leader doesn't touch her, he will still impose many restrictions on her.

This will definitely hinder her plans.

Thinking of this, Yang Mu thought to himself: I never imagined that the Holy Maiden was so clever.

"Have the outer disciples and miscellaneous disciples in the sect all chosen sides now?" Yang Mu asked curiously.

"The vast majority have already taken sides!" Zhang Erdan continued, "Some are still observing, while others are wavering."

At this point, Zhang Erdan added, "Tan Yanrao, the number one beauty of the outer sect, hasn't chosen a side yet."