"Junior Brother Li, I apologize, there's something urgent, I can't accompany you to Moon Pearl Peak. I'll bring a gift to celebrate your housewarming another day." Suddenly receiving a transmission flying sword, Yun Xiaozhi said apologetically to Li Mu.

"No worries, Senior Brother Yun, go ahead with your business. Once I've tidied up Spirit Peak, we can gather again!" Li Mu, hoping Yun Xiaozhi wouldn't follow, responded smilingly.

"Hmm! Junior Brother Li, if you need to rearrange the array, remember to find Senior Brother Liu at White Cloud Peak! If you wish to recruit serving disciples to help clean the cave abode, you may go to the Outer Sect residence. Moreover, Moon Pearl Peak should have many Inner Sect disciples renting sect's land. If you can't expel them, wait for my return..." Yun Xiaozhi hurriedly advised several matters before releasing his newly acquired Cyan Peak Giant Sword and hurriedly flew off with a tense demeanor.

Seeing Yun Xiaozhi fly far away, seemingly unlikely to return, Li Mu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, feeling a lot of pressure with a Golden Core cultivator accompanying him.

Upon hearing Yun Xiaozhi's temporary departure, Li Mu was overjoyed. He listened to Yun Xiaozhi's instructions with his right ear and let them out with his left ear, not paying attention to what he said — Gold Moon Peak has other disciples or whatever?

With Yun Xiaozhi's departure, Li Mu felt lighter, sword control at high speed, avoiding other sword-controlling disciples, and rushed eagerly to Moon Pearl Peak, unable to wait.

Soon, a Spirit Peak, relatively smaller than the surrounding high Spirit Peaks, appeared in view. Li Mu's face lit up with joy, as he took out the White Jade Array Token, infused it with Spiritual Power to activate it, crossed a misty array, and flew in.

Upon flying into the array of the Spirit Peak, Li Mu immediately sensed a surge of pure Spiritual Qi rushing at him. The concentration of Spiritual Qi was significantly stronger than outside. The originally constructed cave abode was located at the summit of the Moon Pearl Peak, seated at the main Spirit Vein, covering about fifteen acres.

Li Mu scanned with Divine Sense, the internal layout of the building group was crystal clear. The cave abode here was equipped with Spirit Gathering Array, Alchemy Room, Artifact Refining Room, a Mid-Tier Spirit Beast Garden, thirty separate Cultivation Rooms, one large and two small martial arts fields, ..., with eighteen Foundation Establishment disciples active within the cave abode. Hmm? There was also a Golden Core cultivator in seclusion, isn't it?

Li Mu was most concerned about the Spirit Fields, the Top-grade Spirit Fields were located at the mountainside, the Middle-grade Spirit Fields were at the foot of the mountain, step-like Spirit Fields, planted with various Spirit Grasses and Spirit Medicines. On the edge stood twelve wooden courtyards, housing twelve Foundation Establishment Spirit Plant Cultivator disciples, presumably responsible for managing the Spirit Fields.

Li Mu furrowed his brows. Senior Brother Yan hadn't mentioned that Moon Pearl Peak also housed so many Inner Sect disciples. But on reflection, as such a good Spirit Mountain resource as Moon Pearl Peak, although without a Peak Master, the sect wouldn't leave it vacant and waste it, surely renting it to other disciples.

"What peak are you a disciple of? How dare you intrude into Moon Pearl Peak?" A Foundation Establishment female cultivator flew up to Li Mu, questioning sternly.

"Junior Sister Mo, I'm here to assist you!"

"Who are you? How did you get in?"

Following the Foundation Establishment female cultivator, several Foundation Establishment disciples flew over, collectively staring at Li Mu, filled with vigilance, questioning.

Li Mu had no choice but to take out his Disciple Token to explain to them: "I am the newly appointed Artifact Refining Elder of Hundred Refinement Peak, now the Peak Master of Moon Pearl Peak. From now on, this peak transfers to my name, you don't need to pay sect's land rent, you can leave now!"

"What! Moon Pearl Peak has a Peak Master now, when did this happen!"

"Really? Why weren't we informed!"

"The new Artifact Refining Elder, is it true!"

"Senior Brother Wang, come out quickly! Moon Pearl Peak has a Peak Master now, he wants us to move out!"

"..."

The atmosphere among the Foundation Establishment cultivators became tense, like tenants being evicted, the new landlord had arrived to drive them away.

These Inner Sect disciples, only of Foundation Establishment cultivation, managed to rent on a Spirit Peak where True Disciples and Sect Elders are qualified to reside. They likely spent considerable effort and resources to move in. Being evicted would mean their previous investments were wasted, and in the future, they wouldn't have such an excellent resource for cultivation on Spirit Mountain.

Evicting them might not be easy. Li Mu frowned, only now recalling Yun Xiaozhi's words.

Li Mu's expression turned serious as he realized all the Foundation Establishment disciples had quickly gathered around him. There were thirty-one in total, their faces looked grim, somewhat agitated.

The Foundation Establishment disciples made way for a sword-browed, starry-eyed Golden Core cultivator in snow-white robes.

"May I trouble you for your Token!" The white-robed Golden Core cultivator walked up to Li Mu, extending his hand in request.

Li Mu nodded, handing over the Disciple Token to the other party.

"So it is Elder Li, congratulations on becoming the Peak Master of Moon Pearl Peak. I am Wang Jianfeng, I wonder if we could negotiate for renting half of Moon Pearl Peak. After the next disciple tournament, when I ascend to True Inheritance, I will leave Moon Pearl Peak!" The white-robed Golden Core, confirming Li Mu's identity, returned the Disciple Token, amicably discussing with Li Mu.

"I'm sorry, I prefer peace and quiet. Please, Senior Brother Wang, and other Junior Brothers and Sisters, find some other place!" Li Mu took back his Disciple Token, politely declining.

Upon Li Mu's firm refusal, Wang Jianfeng's face immediately darkened, his gaze turned icy as he looked at Li Mu, asking, "Elder Li, can't you give me some face? Where do you expect Wang to move to with such abruptness?"

Upon hearing this, Li Mu sighed. He didn't want to offend anyone but also didn't want such neighbors. Weighing pros and cons, he quickly came to a decision.

"This isn't my concern. If you don't move, I'll have to call in Law Enforcement disciples!" Li Mu said apologetically facing Wang Jianfeng!

"How dare you speak to Senior Brother Wang like this!"

"You're being ungrateful!"

"What about being an Artifact Refining Elder, wait till Senior Brother Wang ascends True Inheritance, then you'll see!"

...

As Li Mu finished speaking, Wang Jianfeng's Foundation Establishment disciples glared in anger, spouting harsh words, eager to swallow Li Mu whole.

Wang Jianfeng stared at Li Mu, falling into silence. If he really involved the Law Enforcement disciples, Li Mu, being an Artifact Refining Elder, with rightful procedures as Peak Master, they truly wouldn't stand to reason.

"Moving out is possible, Elder Li, could you allow us some grace period to find a suitable place first?" Wang Jianfeng sighed and asked again in negotiation.

This time it was Li Mu's turn to feel troubled.

Letting them stay longer was something Li Mu certainly did not agree with, who knows how long they would take to find a new place. However, not allowing them to stay might seem too inconsiderate.

This guy is really troublesome!

Li Mu glanced at Wang Jianfeng with displeasure, then at the group of emotional Foundation Establishment cultivators behind him.

No, I absolutely cannot let them linger around!

Li Mu immediately made up his mind.

"I'm afraid that's not possible. The issue has been raised, and we've already reached an unpleasant state. Letting you continue to stay would likely lead to a violent conflict. I advise you to quickly pack your valuable 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 us too far!" Wang Jianfeng glared at Li Mu, his voice icy and brimming with killing intent.

"I'll give you one hour to pack up and leave! Otherwise, don't blame me for using other means!" Li Mu and Wang Jianfeng exchanged a glance, showing no fear.

"Senior Brother Wang, don't draw your sword! Don't draw your sword!"

"Yes! If blood is shed, it would be difficult to explain it to the Law Enforcement Hall, please calm down, Senior Brother Wang!"

"Senior Brother Wang, consider the bigger picture!"

"Indeed! Once you attain the True Inheritance, come back to settle with him!"

...

A few Foundation Establishment cultivators firmly held Wang Jianfeng back, as Li Mu's words nearly provoked him to draw his sword and kill. Perhaps, deep down, Wang Jianfeng retained some sanity, being persuaded by the Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Let me go! I'm fine!" Wang Jianfeng listened to their advice and his eyes returned to clarity.

Upon hearing this, the Foundation Establishment cultivators collectively sighed in relief.

"Senior Brother, what should I do? Do I really have to move?" a Foundation Establishment female cultivator asked Wang Jianfeng reluctantly.

"It seems moving is inevitable, that guy won't compromise. If he reports us to the Law Enforcement Hall, we might be punished." A Foundation Establishment male cultivator glared at Li Mu, speaking fiercely.

"Indeed! How can such a despicable person become an Artifact Refining Elder, heaven has no eyes!"

"Go and pack up! An hour is a bit tight!"

...

The Foundation Establishment cultivators cursed Li Mu helplessly, his status evident, backed by strict sect regulations and laws, leaving them unable to do anything about him.

"Certainly, we can't stay here anymore. Let's move to Lingyun Peak! Everyone, start preparing, though I am curious about what means he will employ to force me out after an hour!" Wang Jianfeng eyed Li Mu wandering around, signaling his subordinates, smiling coolly.

"Exactly! Pack up and don't move, let's see what he does!"

"Yes! We'll watch his embarrassment alongside Senior Brother!"

...

The Foundation Establishment cultivators nodded in agreement, preparing to see what this newly appointed Artifact Refining Elder could do to force them out. Such boastful talk from someone at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

Soon, thirty Foundation Establishment disciples quickly packed up their belongings, Wang Jianfeng returned to his residence to pack things. Having lived at Moon Pearl Peak for several years, he had amassed quite a few possessions.

Fortunately, they all had storage bags, making moving extremely convenient, just throw everything into the storage bag!

"Uproot the Spirit Grass and Spirit Medicine, transplant them elsewhere, don't leave them behind, it's a waste to leave them for me."

"Remember to take your Spirit Pets, leave them behind, and they will die!"

"Take all your belongings, don't come back asking for them, I won't open the door for you!"

...

Li Mu patrolled around Moon Pearl Valley, reminding the Foundation Establishment cultivators moving out from time to time. His kind reminders were met with disgusted, cold stares, they wished for Li Mu's demise, hated this guy for forcing them to move in haste.

Living comfortably at Moon Pearl Peak, Senior Brother Wang tried to negotiate kindly to extend a few days, yet Li Mu refused, a blatant disregard for brotherly bonds, completely lacking humanity, utterly repulsive.

A few Foundation Establishment female cultivators spat multiple times at Li Mu's departing back, hating him tremendously.

Li Mu was already aware of this, but deliberately ignored it, with a wooden face continuing to urge them to leave, feeling like the despised second landlord of the world he once detested.

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