The most bizarre thing is that the Yellow Springs Realm is not just purely a cultivation world; it actually has technology!

Although it's not quite like the world I traveled through before, it's not far off.

On the street, you can sometimes see cars with exaggerated designs driving by. The sidewalks on either side also have bicycles similar to the "28 big bar," it's truly magical.

"I really can't believe it, the Yellow Springs Realm is like this!"

But now isn't the time to get caught up in this.

"The identity given by Qin Lin is as the descendant of a fallen noble family, who was exceptionally granted Fifth Level Citizen status due to great contributions to the Yellow Springs Realm!"

"According to the information, I should have my own estate in this Mountain City!"

The content of the information is simple. Because the Token holds some magical powers, Chen Jiuge didn't face any language barriers. However, he still didn't quite understand how Qin Lin planned to arrange this estate!

I'm not truly a noble descendant, nor have I contributed to the Yellow Springs Realm. The estate isn't without other people, can I really gain the recognition of those inside?

"Furthermore, my strength is too weak!"

Aside from those born physically frail, almost all People of the Yellow Springs can reach the First Level after adulthood, though power varies. Comparatively, my Daluo Cultivation here is just at the standard of a normal adult.

"Maybe what I shouldn't aim for immediately is taking over that estate, but rather to find a group of guards first."

Chen Jiuge looked up at the nearby brass plaque with big characters — Guard House!

The name is straightforward, indicating a place that provides guards.

Although it's unclear why this mercenary-like presence stands openly on a busy street, it's good news for Chen Jiuge.

"Knock, knock, knock"

"Is anyone here?"

The layout of the Guard House resembles a modern hall from before I crossed over, except the three stalls at the counter are empty and unoccupied.

"Coming, coming!"

A somewhat young female voice came from the corner of the hall's only passage.

"Sir, sir?"

Zi Luo looked curiously at the young man in front of her staring straight at her, initially thinking he was coveting her beauty. However, his gaze was clear, not like that kind of person.

"Ah, sorry, I was a bit distracted!"

Chen Jiuge, looking at the familiar work uniform in front of him, showed a hint of reminiscence on his face.

Of course, now is not the time to reminisce. Chen Jiuge composed himself and said, "I want to hire guards!"

"Okay, sir. What level of guards do you need? We are a Third Level Guard House, providing up to Fourth Level Guards."

"Fourth Level Guards!" Chen Jiuge frowned slightly.

Zi Luo was a bit frustrated. Chen Jiuge was still wearing his previous vestment robe, which had lost its original abilities but was dazzlingly colorful. Such attire wasn't something ordinary people in the Yellow Springs Realm could afford, at least a person with considerable wealth.

This is why Zi Luo revealed the details of this Guard House at the outset, but Chen Jiuge seemed to have no knowledge of it, which puzzled Zi Luo.

"Fourth Level Guards correspond to Fourth Level cultivation. The higher the cultivation, the more money needed for hiring!"

"A First Level Guard costs three thousand Dead Money a month, a Second Level Guard ten thousand, Third Level a hundred thousand, and Fourth Level a million per month!"

"A million?"

This price shocked Chen Jiuge; a million Dead Money converts to only ten thousand Life Money. It seems little, but Chen Jiuge doesn't think so. Perhaps the money in the Yellow Springs Realm is more valuable than imagined.

"Does the sir find it expensive? Our Guard House guards are professionally trained, neither in skills nor strength can they be matched by ordinary hunting teams!"

"If sir's funds are somewhat insufficient, you may first hire those powerful Third Level Guard Team members. More in number, and with coordination, they can perform equivalent to Fourth Level Guards, at a slightly lower price."

"No need, money isn't a problem. How many guards can you provide?" Chen Jiuge asked, clearing his mind of distractions.

"For Fourth Level, there are three currently available!" Zi Luo thought.

Although she didn't think Chen Jiuge could afford it, Zi Luo still answered seriously out of professional courtesy.

It's understandable for Zi Luo to think this. Mountain City is quite an ordinary city, with the strongest only reaching Fifth Level. Never mind upper-level strong persons, not even a Sixth Level Cultivator is there, indicating Mountain City's resources aren't abundant.

"I'll take them all!"

"Ah, sir, what did you say?"

Zi Luo suspected she had misheard, or perhaps this man was trying to catch her attention?

"Thud"

Swathes of Life Money were waved out, the lustrous gold Life Money almost covered the entire wide counter.

"Gulp!"

"A hundred thousand, or two hundred thousand?" Zi Luo felt her head spinning.

Is a hundred thousand Life Money a lot?

For ordinary people, it's a lot, a lifetime of earnings. But for strong cultivators, it's substantial but not enough to lose composure.

But Zi Luo wasn't a strong cultivator; she was a cultivator with some luck, by chance becoming a receptionist at the Guard House.

"Respected sir, please wait a moment while I inform those three gentlemen, and our manager!"

"Go ahead, don't let me wait too long!"

Though it wasn't yet noon, Chen Jiuge wasn't in a hurry, as long as he could occupy that estate today.

........

A quarter of an hour later, a middle-aged man with a solemn face, dressed in attire resembling a Zhongshan suit, walked heavily to the hall.

"Hello, sir. I am Argus, the manager of Mountain City's Guard House!"

After a glance at the Life Money on the counter, Argus continued, "Zi Luo mentioned you need guards?"

Reaching out to shake Argus's hand, Chen Jiuge nodded, "I do need guards, money isn't an issue."

"Sir, I mean no offense in prying, but may I boldly ask what you need guards for?"

The business of the Guard House is to provide guards for wealthy people, but they don't act as henchmen. Guards are mainly responsible for the employer's safety, not to be mercenaries.

"I am Chen Jiuge, descended from a fallen noble family. I came into some wealth by chance, now I wish to reclaim my ancestral estate."

"However, my cultivation talent isn't great, so I need guards!"

Argus slightly frowned, "Mr. Chen, in this case, choosing a hunting team might be better!"

The wilderness of the Yellow Springs Realm is filled with Fierce Beasts tainted by Yellow Springs Poison, whose flesh is inedible but not without value.

Fur, claws, and unique Beast Pills — all valuable, with hunting teams specifically formed to hunt fierce beasts outside.

Chen Jiuge shook his head, "I am new here. I have no acquaintance with hunting teams, unsure if they will risk it all at the sight of significant wealth."

"Furthermore, I merely want to reclaim my own estate, willing to spend some money. I trust it won't cause much conflict."

"Moreover, the reputation of the Guard House is better. I assume Mr. Argus wouldn't reject me!"

Argus indeed wouldn't refuse; the guards of the Guard House indeed focus on protecting employers. Collaborations exist, allowing a contract between employer and guard, and in the city, no one dares be too excessive.

"Understood!"

"Then please, Mr. Chen, retrieve your money for now."

"Alright!"

Just as Chen Jiuge retrieved the previously scattered Life Money, Argus said, "Mr. Chen, they have arrived!"

Turning his head, three figures caught sight.

A slender yet over two-meter-tall youth with a cold demeanor resembling a bamboo pole.

A burly figure, not as tall as the first, yet more imposing and fierce of face.

The third was a woman, with an incredibly curvaceous figure, yet conservatively dressed, a mask covering the upper face, inviting imagination.

"Mr. Chen, these are the strongest three Fourth Level Guards of Mountain City's Guard House!"