Before everyone could swallow their surprise and doubt, a gaunt figure slowly stepped out from a Liu family flying boat.

"The man was holding the array plate, and his face was ashen."

"It is that gaunt manager of the Zhenyi Pavilion, Master Xunyi."

Master Xunyi stepped to the bow of the boat, looked at the Wu family's foundation building and Hu Luchen opposite, and waved his sleeve.

"The Wu family colluded with the remnants of the Blood Mi Sect."

"Harming those who cultivate is an unforgivable sin."

"Everyone has the right to kill him."

"The noise spread across the fields, then suddenly rose again with a roar."

"The struggle for territory is inherently a private duel."

"But once the Blood Mi Sect is involved, it becomes a matter of great importance to the True Spirit Continent."

"In this way, everything Liu does has a respectable name."

"You stare at the inexplicable situation, your thoughts a jumbled mess."

Your choice is:

"First, withdraw from the trouble, recall the sword slave, and take advantage of the fact that the Liu and Wu families have not yet started a war."

First, find the rift left by Sima, escape the secret realm, find a good place to cultivate, and wait for the outcome.

"Second, remain hidden and observe how things develop using the far-sighted talisman."

"Third, secretly gather spiritual herbs and plants while the scattered cultivators on the outskirts retreat, and then plan your escape route."

"Fourth, delve deeper in reverse. While the struggle between the Liu family and the Wu family draws attention, we will take the lead in exploring the hidden places deeper in the secret realm."

……

Li Qian twirled a strand of hair, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

In Zilan Market, Master Xunyi was clearly still the one who stabilized the situation for the Wu family.

Now, however, he has sided with the Liu family.

The changes were so rapid that they were truly baffling.

But Li Qian also understood that now was definitely not a good time to pursue this lead.

Now that the foundation-building cultivators of the Liu and Wu families are about to clash, this mountain forest where I am hiding probably won't even be able to withstand a few aftershocks.

In the blink of an eye, he calmed down.

Although this trip was fraught with danger, upon closer examination, the original goal has been achieved.

We have gathered most of the intelligence.

I have also acquired the Book of Talismans and Ghostly Decrees, and even obtained the remnant soul of Sima You.

Adding to what we've seen before, and the connection between Hulu Chen and the Wu family…”

This simulation has already turned out to be a small profit.

Moreover, now that the Liu family has captured Zilanfang, the situation outside is bound to change drastically.

When the fighting begins, the prices of various items such as spirit rice, spirit medicine, talismans, and healing pills will mostly rise.

Back in reality, if you plan ahead and take advantage of this opportunity to make a few deals, you'll definitely make a good amount of spirit stones.

However, how to manage the risks involved still needs to be carefully considered.

……

Your choice is: 1.

The more I think about it, the clearer my mind becomes.

"The most important thing right now is not to show off your courage for a moment, or to hide here and watch a battle for Foundation Establishment."

"It's about surviving."

"Find a quiet place to cultivate peacefully."

"Having made your decision, you no longer care about this turmoil. Quietly, you form a hand seal and secretly recall the sword slaves you sent out to explore the way."

"Not long after, two barely perceptible shadows swept back from the woods."

"The messages they bring back can help you avoid human presence and travel through deserted areas."

"It seems that the rift created by the Sima family back then is your safest way out."

"You should immediately conceal your aura, use the trees and rocks to hide your figure, and go around the place where the Liu family and the Wu family are facing off."

"Based on the information gathered by Lü Liang and Xiong Er, and following the direction we had previously obtained from Sima You, we quietly made our way there."

"Occasionally, we saw cultivators flying across in boats, or in groups of three or five. These rogue cultivators, unaware of the current situation, continued to search for materials in the mountains."

"You have kept your distance from all sides, avoiding any contact with either party."

"After winding and turning several times, passing two mountain ridges, and then sneaking along the shadow of a cliff for a long time."

"A flurry of ideas is brewing ahead."

"You paused, thinking someone was lying in ambush by the crevice."

"I borrowed a tall, strange rock to cover myself, and upon closer inspection, I saw that it was the crevice."

"The area in front of the rift in the secret realm is empty and deserted, with no one guarding it."

"After a little thought, you will understand this perfectly."

"This chaos in the spiritual realm is probably the aftermath of that Foundation Establishment cultivator's self-destruction."

"Now that the Liu family has entered the country in large numbers, the Wu family is in chaos both inside and outside."

"At a time like this, who cares about this crack?"

"I don't know if it was luck or not, but you felt fortunate and didn't dare to linger."

"Opportunities are fleeting."

"You took a step forward and arrived at the rift."

"The crack wasn't large, and there were still traces of charred and corroded marks at the edges, blocking the ripples of the water wall inside the secret realm."

"You sent Lü Liang and Xiong Er across the rift. After confirming that everything was in order, they stepped out and disappeared into the rift."

"A dazzling array of light and shadow before my eyes."

"When your feet are firmly planted again, you will find yourself standing in a desolate mountain valley."

"The crack behind me trembled slightly and disappeared back into the shadows of the mountain wall and the rocks."

You exhaled a long breath.

"Finally, we've withdrawn."

"However, this place is too close to Mount Leize, and it is definitely not a place to stay for long."

"Right now, both Zilan and Qingyu are caught in great chaos. Heading towards these two places is like walking into a storm."

"After a moment's thought, you decided on your direction."

"Eastward."

"In the east of Zhenling Continent, there are also many markets and towns."

"It has many plains and waters, though it is not as prosperous as the Purple Orchid and Jade Orchid in the western part of the True Spirit."

"But because it is far from the turmoil in the west, it is not easily affected by this war, and is therefore the most suitable place to settle down now."

"So you summoned the flying boat again, but dared not rise too high, lest something go wrong."

"They walked low to the mountainside and forest shadows, hiding during the day and moving at night."

"We traveled eastward in this way, and after an unknown period of time, we finally left behind the troublesome place of Leize Mountain."

"The further east you go, the gentler the mountain slopes become."

"The population gradually increased."

"Occasionally, one might see mortal dynasties scattered among the plains and mountains, which, compared to the cold and austere world of cultivation, possess a unique charm and liveliness."

"You didn't stay long; you bought some ordinary dry rations along the way."

"After briefly inquiring about the situation in the west from those cultivators who lingered in mortal dynasties and coveted power, we continued on our way."

"They traveled eastward for several months in this manner."

"You see the outline of the market town, with a white stream winding around it and a faint spiritual aura floating around it, and you feel a slight sense of relief."

"We've arrived at Baixi Market."

"This shop is far inferior to Zilan."

"But most importantly, it is far enough away from Leize Mountain and Zilanfang."

"After walking around the outer edge of the market and confirming that there were no suspicious eyes or ears, you discreetly entered the market and found an inconspicuous courtyard to stay in for the time being."

"The furnishings in the courtyard are simple, and the spiritual atmosphere is far inferior to that of the Purple Orchid Lake."

"However, being able to stay away from strife brings you a peace of mind you've never felt before."

"This is the place where we, the cultivators of the Dao, should be."

You raised your hand and rubbed your temples.

"Now, there are only two things left."

"First, let's see how the situation changes in the West."

"Secondly, take advantage of this break to finish processing what you have acquired."

Thinking of this, you slowly closed your eyes and began to cultivate quietly in Baixi Market, awaiting news after the great chaos.

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