The attribute panel has clearly displayed the prompt:

'Discover items available for selection, choose one of the three options:

1. Seventy-three points of energy

2. Slightly enhanced Fire Element Affinity

3. Sword Control Technique (Exclusive)

'

The first option doesn't need to be considered; acquiring energy is too easy and hardly valuable.

The second option, based on previous experience, should be capable of slightly enhancing the quality of his Fire Element Spirit Root.

However, Lou Yi currently possesses the Yin and Wind Spirit Roots, both of the lowest quality.

He always feels that more spirit roots are not necessarily better, but they should be refined.

The third option, the so-called "exclusive," might mean it can only control this flying sword, or perhaps it can control this flying sword best?

Lou Yi leaned down and picked up a three-inch-long, handleless silver small sword from the ground.

He discovered that it was very light, much lighter than ordinary metals, almost like the same volume of wood.

Yet during their encounter, he felt it was quite heavy, not knowing how it managed that.

After pondering for a moment, he decided on the third option.

An additional column instantly appeared in the attribute panel:

[Magic: Sword Control Technique (Uninitiated)]

Unfortunately, it is gray and temporarily cannot be upgraded, as he needs to become a cultivator first.

Lou Yi came to the remains of the female Daoist, searching carefully.

He didn't find any of the talisman papers she had thrown earlier.

He only picked up a distinctively crafted, palm-sized pink brocade pouch.

The material of this pouch is exceptionally special, does not stain with blood, and cannot be cut even with metal; Lou Yi collected it.

As to what the brocade pouch is, Lou Yi, who has read so many novels and TV shows in his previous life, already has a vague guess.

Although he had arduously killed the female Daoist, Lou Yi felt no joy in his heart.

The more troublesome events are yet to come, and it can no longer be simply described as troublesome.

That night, at the Extreme Fist Sect.

"Sect Leader, the large fire in the city has nearly been extinguished. More than one hundred thirty households were affected, either losing people or having their houses burned..."

"Captain Wang, the City Lord, Marshal Yue, and Commander Gao are all gone. Now, you are responsible for the affairs within the city; what do you think should be done?"

"Sect Leader Wei, rest assured. Our City Lord's Mansion will allocate funds to rebuild houses, ensuring no residents are left homeless."

"I think it's better to wait and see. Now that the madwoman is dead, the Five Elements Sect will definitely send someone for revenge. If rebuilt now, what if it gets burned again?"

"..."

A crowd was gathered within the sect at this time.

Besides Sect Leader Wei, Lou Yi, Zhou Bufeng, and many inner disciples of the Extreme Fist Sect.

There were also survivors from other factions, such as:

Captain Wang of the City Lord's Mansion, people from the Zhan Family, people from the Shi Family, One Sword Immortal Madam Hu, Dragon-slaying Saber Song Qijun, Overlord Chu Feng...

Despite the death of the female Daoist, everyone's expressions were tense.

This ordeal made them clearly realize that Immortal Masters are not friendly to ordinary people and often disregard their lives.

The female Daoist came seeking revenge for the male Immortal Master, slaughtering rampantly.

Now that she is dead, continuous revenge is bound to follow, and none present are likely to escape.

The Five Elements Sect, a legendary immortal sect, surely harbors individuals comparable to the female Daoist or even stronger.

A single female Daoist caused so much chaos; what if someone even more formidable arrives?

Hence, everyone gathered at Extreme Fist Sect to discuss strategies.

"Why not scatter and hide in the outer city? Longjiang is so vast, I don't believe those Bird Immortal Masters can find us one by one!" Overlord Chu Feng proposed, his voice booming.

"Not wise, wouldn't that be entrusting our lives to chance? If found, could you still escape?" Daoist Xuanji, the one-armed, rebutted.

"Then we should do the opposite, head to Central Plains and hide?" One Sword Immortal Madam Hu offered an unconventional idea.

Many people's eyes lit up upon hearing it.

"What if we encounter figures from other immortal sects on the way?" Wei Youdao frowned, "Moreover, the immortal sect is positioned in Central Plains; perhaps they've set many traps, waiting for us to deliver ourselves."

"Might as well report to the court. I believe His Majesty won't ignore this." Captain Wang said.

"If Immortal Masters dare to kill indiscriminately, it shows they are fearless, either indifferent to the court's opinion or the court is dependent on their power." Lou Yi suddenly spoke.

His words startled everyone, but upon careful reflection, they made sense.

Cultivators transcending the mundane inherently cannot be judged by common logic.

The court relying on them, though seemingly outrageous, isn't entirely impossible.

"This won't work, that won't work, let's just cut our own throats!" Chu Feng, hot-tempered, glared with wide eyes, his face fuming.

"Leaving Longjiang, leaving Wei Kingdom might be our only path to survival." Wei Youdao, the skinny old man, spoke up after a moment of silence.

This statement brought silence to the scene.

It's not that no one has considered this idea.

But firstly, many hold onto the chance of hope and are unwilling to easily abandon their homes.

Secondly, leaving Wei Kingdom is extremely difficult, requiring crossing the vast Longjiang.

From ancient times to now, no one has heard of someone successfully crossing the boundless Longjiang to the unknown opposite territory.

The depths of Longjiang harbor many terrors, with the number of spirits even outnumbering those in the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range.

Ordinary fishermen cannot go beyond two miles from the shore, and each time they go into the water, they risk their lives.

Thus, the Dragon River Carp is extremely rare, only available to high officials and elites.

Too many horrifying legends surround Longjiang.

People have seen fish as large as mountains that swallow ships and people alike with one bite;

There is a gigantic black octopus with countless tentacles, each as thick as a tree, casually slicing a fishing boat in two;

And eerie, mournful singing has been heard, each time causing large whirlpools on the river that devour everything around...

Currently.

Lou Yi exchanged a glance with Wei Youdao, stepping forward saying, "We must act decisively. We have prepared to cross Longjiang.

Anyone who shares this intention may arrive at the Extreme Fist Sect tomorrow at noon, and we will set off together."

Hearing Lou Yi's decision, not just people from other factions but also a significant portion of the Extreme Fist Sect showed shocked expressions, evidently learning about it for the first time.

This was also a decision made by Lou Yi after slaying the female Daoist and urgently consulting with Wei Youdao.

Others from the Five Elements Sect might be spared, but Lou Yi would definitely be on the kill list.

Crossing Longjiang might be a one-in-ten thousand chance, but staying would be certain death.

"Sect Leader Liu, isn't the timeframe too tight, can't we have two more days to consider?" Landlord Liu couldn't help but speak.

He has a wealth and a harem.

Even in the face of danger, it's tough for him to swiftly decide to abandon all his assets and risk relocating.

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