Seeing this, Lou Yi chose the second option.

The next moment, he felt as if something was drilling into his mind, bringing a momentary coolness to the depths of his brain, then there was no further reaction.

The Wind Affinity slightly increased, but he couldn't feel where, and it wasn't reflected on the Attribute Panel.

Without thinking much, Lou Yi went straight back to the city.

Together with a group of Martial Artists, he followed the young Immortal Master who had come from afar.

The Red Robe Immortal Master stood in the middle of the crowd like a moon surrounded by stars, and the praises from various Martial Artists, Patriarchs, and Sect Leaders continuously erupted like rapid fire.

"Immortal Master subdued the Beast King with a raise of his hand, truly a method that is beyond the comprehension of gods and ghosts, making us marvel in admiration!"

"Never thought the Immortal Master was so young, truly a hero in his youth!"

"Regarding the 'yao' that the Immortal Master mentioned, please forgive this old man's ignorance, but what exactly is it?"

Whether it was the overwhelming praises or the curiosity of the question, it sparked a desire in the Red Robe Immortal Master to answer.

He slowly said, "A beast becomes a spirit after many years, and if it further transforms, it becomes a monster. If a monster has a fortuitous encounter, it can become a yao. Yao can perform magic and cannot be matched by Martial Artists.

It's normal that you haven't heard of yao.

Because within the Great Wei, the yao have been completely eradicated by our sect. Yet, unexpectedly, in Wangjiang, one slipped through the net."

"May I ask the grand name of the sect to which the Immortal Master belongs?"

"Five Elements Sect."

The Red Robe Immortal Master coldly uttered these three words, his expression proud, obviously indicating his sect was extraordinary.

"Five Elements Sect?"

However, none present had heard of this name, all looking utterly bewildered.

At this, the muscles on the Red Robe Immortal Master's face couldn't help but twitch.

'A bunch of ignorant fools, so short-sighted!' he silently cursed in his heart.

Luckily, City Lord Li swiftly salvaged the situation: "The Immortal Master has traveled far to capture and kill the Beast King, and now should promptly retire to my residence to rest, let's not disturb him further."

"Immortal Master, having saved the people from disaster, may I ask how long you will stay in Tai City?

We wish to host a banquet to thank the Immortal Master for your kindness, and hope you will honor us with your presence." The first person of Wangjiang, Meng Konghua, who had remained silent, suddenly issued an invitation to the Immortal Master.

"I remember you, to confront a yao with the body of a Martial Artist, even if it's a small yao, is not easy," the Immortal Master said flatly, "But now my cultivation is at a critical juncture, I will stay here for just one night, there's no need for a banquet."

"To let the Immortal Master know, I encountered a master in my early years, and by chance was given a jar of wine, said to be brewed with the blood of a white deer demon, with effects of prolonging life and enhancing years.

I have always treasured it dearly, protecting it for decades. Yet if the Immortal Master would grace us, I will bring out this wine..." Meng Konghua did not give up, instead recounting a past event.

"Oh, white deer blood, capable of prolonging life?" The Red Robe Immortal Master's eyes flickered with interest, showing a captivated expression.

"Oh you old Meng, having such a treasure, only today are you willing to bring it out!" City Lord Li laughed heartily.

"I've long heard that hero Meng's residence holds a treasure wine, but your residence is a fair distance from Tai City, can you retrieve it in time?"

"What's difficult about that? I will return home now and bring the wine overnight!" Meng Konghua, decisive and swift, immediately set off upon speaking.

Even the Immortal Master was willing to stay two more days for the sake of the treasure wine.

Thus, with City Lord Li's decision, a grand celebration banquet would be held two days later at the largest restaurant in the city.

Both to welcome the Immortal Master and to reward the meritorious officers who resisted the beast tide.

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Two days later, in the city, at the Drunken Immortal Tower.

As the largest restaurant in Tai City, the Drunken Immortal Tower occupies over a hundred acres.

Inside, there are gardens, rockeries, and ponds, a favored gathering place of the city's officials and dignitaries.

At this time, on the highest floor within.

In the spacious room, nearly ten rosewood round tables were arranged, adorned with various gourmet delicacies and fine wines, with beautiful maids standing respectfully by.

Around the room were pots of blooming flowers, sending a faint fragrance wafting from time to time.

At the main table in the center, besides the Immortal Master and City Lord Li, sat Meng Konghua, Lou Yi, Dragon-slaying Saber Song Qijun, Iron Pen Judge You Kai, One Sword Immortal Madame Hu, and Iron Palm Invincible Liu Dalong, these top Martial Artists.

Not every Martial Artist even had the qualification to sit at the main table.

Like the weakened Daoist Xuanji, the modest Old Man Shi, and the deputy marshal, Marshal Yue, all sat at the side tables.

As for the outermost tables, either the various family Patriarchs and sect leaders were seated, or their younger generations, brought in at considerable cost.

The legendary Immortal Master, who wouldn't want to get close?

In case of encountering a celestial fate like in stories, ascending to the heavens in a single leap.

Thus, the 'entry ticket' to this banquet was extremely coveted.

Various forces engaged in untold negotiations and exchanges of interests in private.

Unfortunately, the scene's atmosphere was somewhat stiff.

The Red Robe Immortal Master of the Five Elements Sect, though seated at the head of the main table, kept his eyes closed, either cultivating or simply not wishing to engage with others.

With no movement at the main table, people at other tables naturally dared not make a sound.

Fortunately, Meng Konghua directly brought out his treasured Deer Blood Wine, its outside sealed with red wax.

Once the seal was broken, a strong fragrance of wine filled the air, invigorating everyone present.

Even the Five Elements Sect's Immortal Master couldn't help but open his eyes.

"This Deer Blood Wine, I have never tasted it either, unsure if it truly has the effect of prolonging life," Meng Konghua laughed, "Please, Immortal Master, evaluate it."

After speaking, he first filled the Immortal Master's cup with wine.

The liquid was a translucent purplish-red, appearing extraordinary.

Then, the second pour was for the City Lord but only filled half the cup.

Other Martial Artists at the main table were served only enough to cover the bottom of their cups, altogether less than the City Lord's cup.

As for those beyond the main table, they weren't privileged to partake.

'This Meng Konghua is truly stingy.' Lou Yi remarked inwardly.

He picked up his cup, draining the small amount of wine in one gulp.

The next moment, Lou Yi's eyes widened suddenly.

He felt a coolness rise from his abdomen and instantly spread to every part of his body.

All the fatigue in his body vanished, and his thoughts became notably clearer.

'This is incredible!' Lou Yi immediately understood Meng Konghua's stinginess; his treasured Deer Blood Wine was undoubtedly a divine item, and the claimed benefits of prolonging life might just hold some truth.

On the table, the reactions of others were much like Lou Yi's, with everyone savoring the taste and eagerly eyeing the wine jar beside Meng Konghua.

As for the Five Elements Sect's Immortal Master, after drinking, his cheeks reddened slightly as he marveled, "I never expected in the far corners of Wangjiang County to find such a high-grade Spirit Wine, no less the most precious Longevity Spirit Wine.

That master who gifted you the Spirit Wine was likely a Qi Cultivator of considerable cultivation."

"May I ask, Immortal Master, what is a Qi Cultivator?" City Lord Li asked with a smile.

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