The matter of Yan Liming's possession attempt...
Immortal City conducted an extensive investigation for a time, but ultimately found nothing.
Yan Liming himself never showed his face again, either. With no other choice, Immortal City could only shelve the matter for the time being.
Before long, peace returned to Immortal City.
That day, the sky was clear for ten thousand miles. Gentle sunlight spilled over the land, filling the mountains and valleys with the vibrant warmth of spring.
At Azure Dragon Mountain, inside Zhang Tie's cave abode.
With his wife and concubines attending to him, Zhang Tie was putting his attire in order, preparing to head to Immortal City to oversee its logistical and administrative affairs.
Four years after becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he no longer resembled the simple, honest young man he had once been.
He now wore a pale blue spell robe, with a gold-and-silver sash around his waist, a tall crown on his head, and a pair of black magic artifact boots on his feet.
He looked confident and imposing-not so much a Foundation Establishment cultivator as a high-ranking lord of some mortal dynasty!
This was hardly surprising. A Foundation Establishment cultivator already enjoyed an exalted position.
Especially now that he had taken on the position of logistics steward in Immortal City, his rank and authority were even greater.
Never mind lower-level cultivators-even those at his own level had to flatter him carefully if they needed a favor.
Occupying a lofty position and looking down over the other cultivators, he had naturally acquired this bearing.
Zhang Tie smiled at his wife and concubines. "Look after the children at home. I may be back a little late today."
His wife and concubines all nodded obediently.
After giving them his instructions, Zhang Tie stepped outside. Yet just as