5 Chapter 5 Power +1

Upon seeing these two options, Xiao Mu's eyes lit up.

A powerful weapon is undoubtedly one of the best ways to instantly enhance combat power.

The method he most desired was another one, transmuting the "Tao Te Ching" to obtain Taoist laws, then mutating fruits to produce fruits that enhance cultivation.

Practicing Taoist laws and then using mutated fruits to enhance his realm could instantly greatly increase his combat power.

But that would require at least two energy points, while he only had one.

So for now, using that one energy point on a weapon and mutating it into a powerful weapon was not a bad choice.

For enhancement, without much consideration, he would definitely pick a treasure sword or a treasure saber.

And for transmutation, Xiao Mu guessed, it should grant the weapon a special ability.

Currently, what he needed most was the ability to counter evil aberrations.

Although the world had mutated, some people had grown three heads and six arms, and even some animals had changed, the threat of these mutated humans or mutated animals did not match the threat of evil anomalies that appeared from nowhere.

The reason was simple, these abnormalities move unseen and unpredicted, they were ruthless killers without a shred of human conscience.

You could avoid mutant animals by closing your door and staying indoors, but could the same be done for these vile beings? Could doors and walls stop them?

Therefore, what Xiao Mu needed first and foremost was a way to deal with these evil anomalies.

A sword that could restrain evil anomalies?

Or a magic implement?

Magic implements?

Upon thinking of magical implements, Xiao Mu's eyes lit up once again.

Prayer beads, divine likenesses, Dharma bells, and Demon-Slaying Pestles, all of these would be good choices.

However, soon after, Xiao Mu shook his head, the main problem was that these were difficult to obtain.

If it had been earlier, it would have been easy. There were Taoist temples and monasteries in the city and they could be reached within half an hour by car. But now that the world has changed, transportation had not yet been restored, and it wasn't easy to get there. If he had to rely on a bike, the journey would take one or two days for him to reach.

However, soon enough, a thought came to Xiao Mu and his eyes lit up again. He hastily retrieved something from the bush, hopped on a bike and sped towards the direction of a residential area.

He remembered that there were a few peach trees planted in that community, and while the situation was still in chaos, maybe he could chop down a branch to make a Peach Wood Sword.

A Peach Wood Sword is also a kind of magical implement, most suitable for catching ghosts and eliminating demons, and the best part is its simplicity to make.

Half an hour later, Xiao Mu successfully arrived at his destination.

As expected, there were hardly any people here. He found a peach tree and cut down a branch with his watermelon knife.

Then, he used the watermelon knife again to shape the branch into a sword.

With his fingers on the sword, Xiao Mu first took a look at the options.

1. Weapons.

2. Magical Implements.

Weapons?

The first option made Xiao Mu pause, he was curious, what would the Peach Wood Sword transmute into?

However, now was not the time for contemplation, as weapons were not what he was looking for.

Quickly focusing on the second option.

Magical Implements, was the result he desperately needed.

With a magic implement at hand, he could expel demons and exorcise ghosts. He wouldn't have to fear the Hanging Ghost at home, and even if he encountered other evil anomalies, he'd have a way to deal with them.

Without further hesitation, he directly mutated the Peach Wood Sword.

A burst of energy exuded from his finger and was directly input into the Peach Wood Sword. His remaining energy points dropped to zero, and at the same time, the Peach Wood Sword flashed a golden light, and a delicate, elegant magic sword shimmering with a faint golden light appeared in front of him.

Xiao Mu hurriedly held the Peach Wood Sword in his hand, and immediately, a cool aura emanated from the sword and went through his palm and into his body, making him feel like he had become sacred, exuding a breath of Tao.

With a casual wave, the Peach Wood Sword instantly burst into light. The golden light was brilliant, like a clump of golden glow.

This was the halo of a god, exuding a hint of divinity.

Vaguely, it was as if someone was singing a hymn, this was a prayer from all beings.

Although it was faint, it carried an eternal essence that could not be erased.

With a 'whoosh', the dust on the ground was also swept away, revealing the pristine ground beneath.

Where the divine power passed, it left no trace of dust!

Holding the Peach Wood Sword, Xiao Mu was thoroughly astonished.

Beforehand, he had no idea that this modified Peach Wood Sword could be so powerful.

With this kind of treasure, exterminating ghosts would be no problem at all!

Haha!

As for the Hanging Ghost in his house, it better awaits him.

Packing up his things and hopping on his bike, he headed straight home.

Arriving home, he pushed the door open, searched around the entire house, but he could not find the Hanging Ghost anywhere.

This left Xiao Mu quite disappointed. Could it have run away?

If it really did, then it would turn his whole day's effort into a waste.

However, Xiao Mu felt that thing probably wouldn't have left.

These kinds of evil absurdities were quite tricky; they had a strong obsession and once they latched onto someone, they generally wouldn't stop until either they were killed or they killed their target.

Xiao Mu thought it was unlikely the thing had left. So, he decided to wait.

He sat against the wall on the couch, his Peach Wood Sword hidden behind him, facing the entrance, and stared unblinkingly at the doorway.

As expected, a few minutes later, there was some movement. A young woman in a white dress walked in, giving Xiao Mu a charming smile.

Xiao Mu's right hand, hidden behind him, gripped the Peach Wood Sword tightly. He waved at the young woman, a hint of anticipation lingering in his heart.

Come here!

Xiao Mu's face broke into a harmless smile.

Seeing this, the young woman's smile instantly became even brighter. She walked straight towards Xiao Mu.

Xiao Mu straightened his back.

The young woman reached out to touch Xiao Mu's cheek.

Her hand was cold, and yet Xiao Mu had a peculiar sensation.

Soul-Hooking and Soul-Stealing!

If it were an ordinary person, they probably would have lost their senses right on the spot, helplessly at the woman's mercy.

Xiao Mu too, almost fell under her spell, but because he was holding the Peach Wood Sword, a strange energy emanated from it immediately, allowing him to regain clarity, leaving him feeling cool all over.

"Hehe!"

Xiao Mu reached out for the woman in the same manner and idly wrapped his arm around her waist, holding her tightly.

He could not let her run away!

The young woman apparently believed Xiao Mu was entranced; her face filled with a smile as she took out a noose and tried to slip it around Xiao Mu's neck.

Dangerous!

Xiao Mu cursed under his breath. The woman's smile was too captivating. Without the Peach Wood Sword, he certainly would have fallen for it.

But now, with the Peach Wood Sword in his hand releasing a cool aura, permeating his whole body, he could maintain his sanity at all times.

Without showing any change in expression, he let the woman slip the noose towards his neck.

However, Xiao Mu didn't dare to actually let her slip it around his neck. Once the noose was in place, she would definitely tighten it next and strangle him to death.

His right hand subtly moved to grip the Peach Wood Sword tightly. In the moment that the woman was about to slip the noose over his head, Xiao Mu suddenly pulled her closer with his left arm, grabbed her shirt with his left hand, bellowing loudly as he made a direct slash with the sword.

Hum!

The Peach Wood Sword released a golden glow. It seemed to be resonating with Xiao Mu, and in an instant, the entire room was filled with golden light.

Where the divine power passed, evil was directly purified!

"Ah..."

The woman saw the Peach Wood Sword, her face pale as she let out a scream. She tried to retreat immediately.

But alas, Xiao Mu's left hand was already tightly holding her, preventing her from moving. The Peach Wood Sword came down in a flash, landing directly on the woman.

Sss!

The woman immediately transformed into a plume of black smoke, disappearing without a trace.

At the same time, a weak ball of light exited her body and directly entered Xiao Mu's body.

Power +1 (Beginner Energy).