However, the Fire Escape Technique seems to have quite a few restrictions.

Nevertheless, Shi Meng had her own unique reasons for choosing the Fire Escape Technique, and Xiao Mu didn't ask any further.

"What about you? Yue Hui."

Xiao Mu turned his gaze towards Yue Hui.

Yue Hui said, "I have a bit more than Shi Meng, ninety Points already, just ten more to exchange for an Escape Technique Secret Manual."

"Showing off!"

Before Xiao Mu could say anything, Shi Meng suddenly curled her lips at Yue Hui, with a disdainful look on her face.

"Hehe!"

To everyone's surprise, the seemingly honest Yue Hui unexpectedly retorted, "This is just you being jealous of me."

"The hell would I be jealous of you?"

Shi Meng's eyebrows shot up, and she glared at Yue Hui, angrily said, "Yue Hui, if you dare, fight me and see who's better?"

Yue Hui burst into laughter, "Haha! You're definitely jealous."

"Come on! This fight is unavoidable now!"

Shi Meng took a step back, a ball of White Lotus Fire appearing in her palm.

This White Lotus Fire didn't look hot at all but was actually Five Elements True Fire, capable of easily burning anything into ashes.

"Forget it, Shi Meng, Yue Hui, you're both our own people. For my sake, cut it out," He Qian came out, standing between Shi Meng and Yue Hui, preventing them from starting a fight.

"Hmph!"

Shi Meng snorted coldly, gave Yue Hui a glare, and reluctantly put away the flame.

"Forget it, a real man doesn't quarrel with a woman."

Yue Hui wasn't willing to concede verbally.

"Yue Hui!"

He Qian berated Yue Hui.

Shi Meng glared furiously at Yue Hui.

"I was wrong, I apologize!"

Yue Hui quickly apologized.

"Hmph!"

Shi Meng still looked angry.

"Let it go, we're all comrades. It's just a small matter, and there's no need to argue, simply giving Xiao Mu a laugh."

He Qian continued to mediate.

After glancing at Xiao Mu, Shi Meng and Yue Hui finally calmed down.

"He Qian, how many Points do you have?"

Xiao Mu took the opportunity to ask He Qian, diverting Shi Meng's and Yue Hui's attention.

"He Qian has even more Points than us, almost enough to exchange for an Escape Technique Secret Manual."

Yue Hui suddenly chimed in.

Shi Meng also said, "He Qian probably has the most among us three. Certainly, he will be the first to exchange for an Escape Technique Secret Manual."

"You all flatter me too much, my Points are not that many."

He Qian spoke modestly, yet the smile on his face betrayed his pride.

Unable to hold back, Yue Hui asked, "Old He, how many do you have?"

With an air of pretense as though he really didn't want to disclose it, He Qian said, "Ninety-eight Points."

"Ninety-eight Points? You're just two Points shy of exchanging for the Wood Escape Technique Secret Manual you want?"

"Doesn't that mean you could do it with just one more Task?"

Shi Meng and Yue Hui exclaimed in surprise, their faces showing unconcealable envy.

They only knew He Qian had many Points, but they didn't expect him to have so many, just one more Task, and he could get an Escape Technique Secret Manual.

"Maybe it'll take two Tasks."

He Qian kept being modest.

"Old He, that's where you're wrong. Being overly humble is just hypocrisy."

Shi Meng picked up the thread, with a hint of rebuke in her words.

"I also think Old He is wrong. We are still waiting for you to master your Escape Art, and rely on you for cover."

Yue Hui pointed at He Qian, dissatisfaction written all over his face.

He Qian laughed, then looked at Xiao Mu, "Xiao Mu, what are you planning to do? Have you decided which Escape Art to cultivate?"

"Me?"

Xiao Mu pondered for a moment, "If nothing unexpected happens, I should probably choose the Wood Escape Technique."

What he really wanted to cultivate was the Earth Escape Technique, but from what he could see at the moment, cultivating the Earth Escape Technique didn't seem so easy.

Two hundred Points was too high, actually double the value of other Escape Arts.

However, the advantages that the Earth Escape Technique could offer did not amount to twice that of other Arts.

Besides the Earth Escape Technique, the Wood Escape Technique was what Xiao Mu valued most.

As long as he didn't go to special terrains like volcanoes, deserts, or oceans, the Wood Escape Technique wouldn't be affected much, and while it might be slightly inferior to the Earth Escape Technique, it was definitely stronger than the other Arts.

"Wood Escape Technique, the same as He Qian's."

While speaking, Shi Meng glanced at He Qian.

Hands clasped behind his back, He Qian stood with the posture of an elder leader, "Xiao Mu, if you're planning to take on a Task, I can give you some tips. Some Tasks are easier; some are not."

"We've all been through this road. With these experiences, you can take a lot less wrong turns."

Xiao Mu was overjoyed, eagerly thanking He Qian, "Thank you so much, He Qian. This is exactly what I need."

"For Reserve Duty Tasks, the easy ones usually..."

He Qian was about to give Xiao Mu some advice when he suddenly stopped.

The atmosphere in the Hall instantly became heavy, it seemed as if everyone was affected in a moment, as they all turned their heads towards the Hall entrance.

An intense Curse Power permeated from the entrance, clearly reaching the heart of every person present.

Even Xiao Mu shuddered involuntarily at the strong curse, feeling a chill throughout his body.

At the Hall entrance, a man and a woman, both in the Early Stage of the Yin God Realm, entered with desolate expressions, carrying half a donkey between them.

It's called half a donkey because half of the donkey's body had been butchered; the flesh on one side had been cut away, and although the donkey's head was still attached to the body, half of it had been chopped off as well.

"What happened?"

"Xuan Hua, Qin Wu... why are you carrying half a donkey back?"

The Hall suddenly became noisy, with many voices inquiring loudly towards the man and woman carrying the half donkey.

However, there was a noticeable chill in the tone of those questioning, and they could not hide the terror in their expressions.

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