"This is outrageous! Has the Green Wolf Gang gone mad?!"
After Manager Zhao walked away, many people started grumbling and cursing.
"Whoever wants to stay can stay next month. There's more than just Green Bamboo Forest in this world!"
The situation in the Green Bamboo Forest had become tense, and they had witnessed these changes.
The excuse of not staying is just that—an excuse. The struggle between the two major factions means that these independent cultivators who get involved will definitely not have a good ending.
Everyone wants to protect themselves.
Li Daoxuan frowned slightly and began to think about his way out. His thoughts were the same as everyone else's; he didn't want to get involved.
"This month, I'll inquire about the routes to other cultivator gathering places."
Feeling uneasy, he returned to the house.
"Husband, is war about to break out?"
Even Lu Xueqi could see the turbulent situation.
"It should be pretty much the same. As for why, it's nothing more than a struggle for resources. You and I should figure out our way out and stay away from this place of trouble. There's no need for us to get involved."
Li Daoxuan nodded.
"Yes, I'll listen to my husband."
Time flies.
In the past few days, Li Daoxuan kept inquiring about his future, but he received bad news from other cultivators.
The bamboo forest has been sealed off!
The outer zone is now in complete chaos, and the cultivators in the inner zone are also filled with fear.
Some people tried to sneak away from the Green Bamboo Forest, but were intercepted and caught by the cultivators stationed outside.
Those who openly defied the authority of the Green Wolf Gang were beheaded and their heads displayed in the marketplace as a warning to others.
The only good news is that the Green Wolf Gang doesn't dare to directly attack these rogue cultivators.
After all, although there were no Foundation Establishment experts among them, the thousands of Qi Refining cultivators were not to be trifled with.
"My husband..."
Lu Xueqi felt uneasy.
The riots in the outer zone are becoming more and more frequent, and on many occasions they have spread directly into the inner zone.
Fortunately, the cultivators in the outer zone were only at the early stage of Qi Refining, so the Green Wolf Gang could quickly suppress them.
"Don't be afraid. The situation is getting more and more chaotic. If the Blue Wolf Gang wants to capture cannon fodder, then the outer zone is the first choice. In other words, it is still safe for us to stay in the inner zone for the time being."
Not only Li Daoxuan thought of this relationship, but other cultivators also understood this principle.
Therefore, those cultivators who clamored that they wouldn't be staying in the inner area next month were silenced.
In the past few days, many cultivators have been seen selling their possessions to collect spirit stones.
The turbulent environment has also increased the demand for talismans in the market. After all, it's so dangerous now, having an extra talisman means extra protection.
Thanks to this, Li Daoxuan made a fortune.
Next month arrived in the blink of an eye.
Li Daoxuan's cultivation level reached the twelfth level of Qi Refining, while Lu Xueqi's was at the ninth level of Qi Refining.
Having just handed over twenty-two spirit stones, Manager Zhao didn't leave immediately. Instead, he looked at Li Daoxuan with a smile and said, "I remember you're a talisman master, right..."
Li Daoxuan inwardly sensed something was wrong; the Green Wolf Gang was beginning to concentrate available resources among the rogue cultivators.
Last month it was alchemist, and this month it's talisman master.
"Starting this month, you need to meet the quota we assigned you. You must produce the required number of talismans within one month."
"That's what Manager Zhao said."
Although Li Daoxuan was dissatisfied, he had to endure it, since he had no power to resist the oppression.
"knew."
Li Daoxuan nodded expressionlessly.
"Don't worry, our Green Wolf Gang won't make things too difficult for you. The quota is definitely something you can achieve."
Manager Zhao left after saying that.
Seeing Manager Zhao constantly issuing instructions to others, Li Daoxuan's heart sank.
It seems the Green Wolf Gang has already compiled a general list of the professions of all the independent cultivators.
There was no escaping this metric, but fortunately, he only revealed his profession as a talisman master, without showing any signs of alchemy or weapon crafting.
The next day, the Green Wolf Gang issued his quota.
He had expected the Green Wolf Gang to make things difficult for him, but he never imagined it would be this outrageous.
Within a month, he is to hand over ten low-grade first-rank talismans, three mid-grade talismans, and two high-grade talismans.
Converted to market price, that's a full 31 spirit stones!
The rent in the inner area is only 20 spirit stones.
"Fine, fine, so this is how you exploit me? Once I'm fully developed, I'll collect all the debts I owe you today."
Li Daoxuan laughed in anger.
He went out and inquired about the quotas for other talisman masters, and found that they were much lower than his.
It seems that the Green Wolf Gang noticed his rampant embezzlement last month, and this indicator is also a case of targeting specific individuals.
"Blue Wolf Gang, you know how to play the game. I wish your power will continue to grow."
......
A few days passed in the blink of an eye.
That day, Li Daoxuan was inscribing talismans in his cultivation room when he suddenly sensed that the array outside the courtyard had been activated.
He immediately stopped what he was doing and went outside to check.
Looking at the figure outside the courtyard, Li Daoxuan was somewhat puzzled.
If he remembered correctly, this person was a cultivator from the eleventh family, with a cultivation level of eleven levels of Qi Refining.
I shouldn't have any connection with him, so his sudden appearance at my door must not be a good thing.
Filled with doubt, Li Daoxuan walked out of the courtyard.
"Master Li, I apologize for disturbing you by coming here so abruptly."
Upon seeing Li Daoxuan emerge, the man quickly bowed.
Li Daoxuan nodded slightly. The reason for this title was that he had become famous for selling talismans, and people respected him and called him 'Master Li'.
"What is it?"
"Well, we've organized a meeting, so we're inviting you to attend."
This is what the man said.
Li Daoxuan frowned upon hearing this. A meeting? Could it be that they're using the guise of a meeting to plot something?
The increasingly tense situation seems to have made even the independent cultivators in the inner district restless.
"I have no intention of getting involved, please leave."
Li Daoxuan hesitated before refusing.
These guys are really delusional. Does the Blue Wolf Gang not know that the inner zone is a double-edged sword? If used well, it's a piece of meat with great value to be extracted; if used poorly, it's a knife that will stab them in the back.
Under these circumstances, would the Green Wolf Gang be foolish enough not to take precautions against the inner area?
He estimated that some of the residents here were now spies planted by the Green Wolf Gang.
Under these circumstances, why are you openly holding meetings?
Isn't this just courting death? Anyway, he won't be so stubborn as to confront the Green Wolf Gang head-on.
“Master Li, this meeting concerns our own safety, so you might as well attend it.”
This person offered advice.
"No need, my mind is made up, go back."
"Sigh, alright then, Master Li, just pretend I was never here, and don't reveal any information to the Green Wolf Gang."
This person advised.
Li Daoxuan nodded; he wouldn't do something so thankless and exhausting.
If you want to die, go die somewhere else. Don't drag him down with you. Isn't it better for me to just stay put and develop my strength?
Li Daoxuan knew nothing about what happened after that, as he still had to fulfill the quotas assigned by the Green Wolf Gang.
The next day arrived in the blink of an eye.
"Everyone, come out!"
A group of law enforcement officers were shouting in the street.
The soundproofing arrays in everyone's courtyards were turned off, and the noise outside made everyone go out to check the situation.
The crowd frowned as they watched the enforcement team escorting dozens of cultivators who had been beaten half to death.
What's going on here?
Is the Green Wolf Gang about to make a move against them?
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