In the days that followed.
Neighbors were forced to fight the enemy.
Li Daoxuan was spared this misfortune thanks to his identity as a talisman master, but from then on, the talisman tasks assigned by the Green Wolf Gang made him frown.
Previously, the requirement to submit ten low-grade talismans, three mid-grade talismans, two high-grade talismans, and one top-grade talisman per month had been changed to submit one top-grade talisman per day, and one of each type of talisman, with the requirement to submit one top-grade talisman per week.
Although it would be easy for him to complete this assigned task with his third-tier talisman skills, don't forget that the Blue Wolf Gang assigned it to him only because they knew he was only a first-tier talisman master.
This is simply an impossible task.
"Whose interests have I threatened and am I being targeted?"
Li Daoxuan pondered.
After much thought, he realized he knew very few people from the Green Wolf Gang, except for Manager Zhao who collected rent every month and the manager he met last time when he handed over the talismans.
In any case, he has to prepare for the worst.
"I'll hold on for another month, and once I've finished making the escape talisman, I'll leave."
With his life in danger, he had no choice but to be cautious.
Although the third-tier attack talisman was comparable to a Golden Core expert, it was only a single strike. Facing the Green Wolf Gang, which had a Golden Core expert and more than a dozen Foundation Establishment experts, Li Daoxuan dared not be careless.
As time went by, a chilling atmosphere began to spread.
Every day, Li Daoxuan would see his neighbors covered in blood coming down from the battlefield.
The past few days have been fine; there have been no casualties.
After all, most of the people living here are cultivators at the late stage of Qi Refining or the Perfection stage.
The rule was that only one enemy needed to be killed, so they immediately targeted enemy cultivators in the early stages of Qi Refining on the battlefield and killed them with lightning speed.
With a difference of tens or hundreds of times, those in the early stages of Qi Refining simply cannot resist.
Gradually, there were fewer and fewer low-level cultivators on the battlefield.
The elimination of cannon fodder also elevates the battle to a new level.
Later on, even cultivators at the late stage of Qi Refining were just slightly stronger cannon fodder.
Seeing the daily decrease in the number of cultivators in the inner zone, Li Daoxuan knew that the war would soon reach its climax.
When Foundation Establishment experts join the battlefield, there will be no need for Qi Refining cultivators, not to mention the final battle between Golden Core experts.
Those low-level cultivators will definitely be affected and die.
Time passed quickly, and the course of the war unfolded exactly as Li Daoxuan had predicted.
Secondly, as he consistently met the daily targets assigned by the Blue Wolf Gang, the gang's stewards also realized that he was no ordinary person.
"Master Li is truly gifted. Would you be interested in becoming the chief talisman master of our Green Wolf Gang?"
"I am," said Steward Cui with a smile.
He guessed that Li Daoxuan was a second-tier talisman master, since a first-tier talisman master would not have the energy to complete the task they specifically assigned to him.
The Green Wolf Gang would definitely want to recruit such a talent.
Don't be fooled by the fact that second-tier talisman masters are only comparable to Foundation Establishment cultivators. How many Foundation Establishment experts are there? Second-tier talisman masters can mass-produce the attack and defense capabilities of Foundation Establishment experts.
Therefore, if a first-tier talisman master is treated worse than a dog, then a second-tier talisman master is the apple of their eye.
The process of moving up a social class can be this brutal.
"Steward Cui, you flatter me. I am not capable of serving as your gang's chief talisman master. I know my own limitations."
If I were to take the position based on Deacon Cui's recommendation, but then prove incapable of fulfilling such a great responsibility, my own downfall would be a minor matter compared to the consequences for you.
Li Daoxuan's rhetoric was flawless.
Even if he was rejected, Steward Cui couldn't find fault with him.
Upon hearing this, Steward Cui pondered for a moment. Li Daoxuan's identity as a second-tier talisman master was merely his own guess. If his guess was wrong, he might really be implicated.
However, Li Daoxuan's abilities are indeed quite good; even if he hasn't broken through to the second-tier talisman master yet, he'll be close.
So he decided to take another look, or try again.
"Yes, I was indeed presumptuous. Oh, there's one more thing I need to tell Master Li."
"I would like to hear the details."
"That's right. The situation at the front is already very tense, so starting today, Master Li's tasks may double."
"I am," said Steward Cui calmly.
Li Daoxuan's face darkened: "Deacon Cui, isn't your gang's request a bit too far-fetched?"
The current target was achieved only by working day and night. Let alone doubling it, even adding another low-grade talisman, I, Li, am afraid I still couldn't complete it.
Cui Zhishi patted him on the shoulder with a look of regret: "Alas, Master Li, there's nothing we can do about it. I'm just an clerk, and I'm only responsible for relaying the orders from above."
I'm sure you've seen what happened to those talisman masters who didn't meet their targets. I'm only saying this because we share similar interests. No matter what methods you use, you must meet your targets.
Otherwise, nothing the enforcement team says will make a difference, Master Li, that's all I have to say."
After leaving these words, Deacon Cui departed with a smile in his eyes.
We'll find out tomorrow whether it's a mule or a horse.
Li Daoxuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
Testing me? I'm afraid you won't have the chance. No, you'll soon find out what level of talisman master I am.
He turned and went inside.
"My husband..."
Lu Xueqi stepped forward with a worried expression.
She had overheard the entire conversation between the two men inside the house, so she was at a loss as to what to do in the face of the Green Wolf Gang's harassment.
Those talisman masters who failed to complete their missions were exploited and then thrown onto the battlefield as cannon fodder, while their families were treated as playthings to reward the brothers of the Green Wolf Gang.
"Don't panic, I've already thought of a way out. Pack your things now, and we'll leave tonight."
A month later, Li Daoxuan finally completed the third-tier escape technique talisman—the 100,000 Leap Talisman.
As the name suggests, it allows one to instantly travel tens of thousands of miles away.
The downside is that the location and direction are random.
"Yes, I'll listen to my husband."
Lu Xueqi nodded.
She thought Li Daoxuan was leading her to break through the encirclement.
Although the chances of survival are extremely low, practically nonexistent, it's still better than becoming someone else's plaything. At worst, she could commit suicide with her husband.
After tidying up, the two waited quietly for night to fall.
As for why Li Daoxuan didn't just activate the talisman and leave now, it's because the Green Wolf Gang had annoyed him for so long, and he wouldn't be satisfied if he didn't pull off a big stunt before leaving!
Damn it, after exploiting him for so long, we have to pay him back with interest.
"Husband, what's wrong?"
Seeing her husband leading her toward the Green Wolf Gang's base, she looked puzzled.
Did her husband think the chances of breaking out were slim, so he planned to launch a night raid on the Green Wolf Gang's base and die in battle?
"Go get my wages, stay close to me, and don't stray more than three meters from me."
He gripped the third-tier talisman tightly in his hand, feeling somewhat excited.
After planning for so long, it's finally time to put it into practice.
He had gathered all the information over the long period of time; this base was a place to store spirit stones, and the only powerful guards were two Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Even if Li Daoxuan and his companions were late-stage Foundation Establishment experts, they couldn't possibly withstand a full-force attack from a Golden Core expert.
He couldn't help but lick his lips with a burning desire. He must have a lot of spirit stones after exploiting rogue cultivators for so long.
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