Qiqi added, "But be careful, don't get too close to the barrier, or you'll be discovered."
Lin Wei took the talisman, examined it carefully, and a look of doubt flashed in her eyes again.
The calligraphy style of this talisman looks... very similar to that of Little Fellow Daoist Qiqi?
However, she didn't ask any further questions, and simply nodded.
"Alright, we'll conduct aerial reconnaissance tonight. Also, we need to come up with a more detailed and reliable plan for the operation three days from now."
"Okay, let's discuss it!"
Over the next two hours, everyone put their ideas into practice, brainstormed, and repeatedly rehearsed, finally coming up with a relatively comprehensive plan.
Huo Yuwei will visit the laboratory again as a representative of the investment company, this time accompanied by "technical advisor" Xuan Zhenzi and "assistant" Lin Wei in disguise.
Qiqi was hidden in the "Qiankun Bag" specially made by Xuanzhenzi, which was actually a space talisman bag that she had researched and developed during her free time.
This Qiankun Bag is an upgraded version of the Qiankun Talisman. It can not only hold items and living people, but also conceal one's aura.
Once inside, Qiqi would come out and use her specially made boundary-breaking talisman to open the entrance to the secret chamber.
Huo Yuwei and Lin Wei were responsible for dealing with emergencies, while Xuanzhenzi was responsible for casting spells.
"Remember, our primary objective is to rescue the children; destroying the lab is secondary," Lin Wei said seriously. "If things go wrong, retreat immediately. Don't linger."
Over the next two days, all parties were busy making preparations.
Special forces used drones for reconnaissance to confirm the approximate location of the secret room.
There are indeed three hidden spaces beneath the laboratory, with the strongest fluctuations of life force occurring in the central area of the third basement level.
Based on the reconnaissance data, Huo Yusen further refined the barrier fluctuation model.
The weakest points of the barrier were accurately predicted at midnight three days from now.
Qiqi was busy preparing various talismans.
Although she herself cannot use spiritual power to draw talismans, Dong Jiu can.
Recently, Dong Jiu has been cultivating according to the methods taught by Qi Qi, and has become a ghost cultivator with some cultivation.
Preparing the necessary talismans according to Qiqi's requirements was stress-free at all.
In the past few days, Qiqi had Dongjiu draw more than a dozen kinds of attack and defense talismans, including boundary-breaking talismans, invisibility talismans, immobilization talismans, and lightning and fire talismans.
And most importantly, there is the Soul-Soothing Talisman to protect the soul from harm.
"Qiqi, take this with you." Huo Yusen secretly slipped her a small wristwatch. "I modified it. It can monitor your vital signs and has a one-button SOS function. If you encounter danger, press here and I will know."
Qiqi looked at the watch with surprise and delight. "Wow, Brother Xiao Jiu, you're so amazing! You can even make your own watch! It's so beautiful, Qiqi loves it."
Qiqi happily tiptoed and gave her little brother Jiu a big kiss on the cheek.
Huo Yusen's fair cheeks immediately flushed with a light pink.
He turned his face away shyly, saying, "Don't lose it."
"Don't worry, Qiqi will definitely, definitely cherish it very much, and absolutely, absolutely won't lose it!" Qiqi rushed over and gave him a hug. "Thank you, Brother Xiao Jiu!"
Huo Yusen's ears turned red again, but this time he didn't dodge.
On the eve of their departure, Old Madam Huo called Qiqi to her room, took out an antique jade pendant, and hung it around Qiqi's neck.
“This is a talisman passed down through the Huo family. The Huo ancestors said that this talisman can protect the wearer from one fatal attack. Grandma doesn’t know if it’s true or not, but Grandma hopes it is, and Grandma hopes it can really protect you!”
Grandma Huo stroked Qiqi's head, "Grandma knows she can't stop you, but Qibao, promise Grandma that you, your brother Xiao Jiu, and your older brother will all come back safely, okay?"
Qiqi touched the warm, smooth jade pendant and nodded vigorously, "Grandma, don't worry, Qiqi will protect herself, and she will also protect Brother Jiu and Big Brother! Qiqi will rescue all those children and beat the bad guys to a pulp!"
"Yes, our Qibao is the best!"
***
On the day of the operation, under the cover of night, the two vehicles silently drove towards the suburbs.
Huo Yuwei, Lin Wei, and Xuan Zhenzi were sitting in the car in front.
Of course, this Xuanzhenzi was created by Qiqi using a transformation talisman, and then the little paper spirit was transformed into her own appearance and put into her Qiankun bag.
The following vehicle was a special department support team, including Huo Yusen.
He insisted on providing technical support from the closest possible distance.
At 11 p.m., the vehicle arrived at the rendezvous point one kilometer outside the industrial park.
"Qiqi" has been put into the "Qiankun Bag" and hung on "Xuanzhenzi's" waist.
"Attention all units, operation commences." Lin Wei issued the order through an invisible earpiece.
Huo Yuwei straightened his suit and got out of the car first.
Xuanzhenzi and Lin Wei followed closely behind.
The three of them walked cautiously toward the laboratory building.
The park was unusually quiet tonight, and even the streetlights seemed dimmer than usual.
The security guard at the gate was the same one as last time. After checking the pass, he looked at Lin Wei with a puzzled expression and asked, "And this is...?"
“My assistant, Ms. Lin,” Huo Yuwei said calmly, “is here to discuss specific investment details and requires the accompaniment of a professional.”
The security guard didn't ask any more questions and let them through.
It was already strange enough that they came to discuss investment cooperation so late at night.
Bringing along an assistant who looks a bit odd seems acceptable.
Upon entering the building, Dr. Wang was already waiting in the lobby.
Upon seeing Huo Yuwei, a barely perceptible hint of wariness flashed in his eyes, but his face remained plastered with a smile.
"Young Master Huo, welcome. And this gentleman is?"
“My technical advisor is Master Xuanzhenzi,” Huo Yuwei introduced. “The Master is very interested in your research on neuropharmaceuticals and has come here specifically to conduct an on-site inspection.”
Dr. Wang looked Xuanzhenzi up and down, feeling that the other party looked somewhat familiar, but he was not sure where he had seen him before.
The time Xuanzhenzi and Qiqi came before, they disguised themselves.
In addition, his current beggar-like and disheveled appearance is a far cry from his well-dressed boss appearance a few days ago, so it's no wonder that Dr. Wang couldn't recall him at first.
Dr. Wang's gaze lingered on the pouch at Xuanzhenzi's waist for a second. Having come into contact with many sinister things, Dr. Wang had developed some intuition about these esoteric objects.
His intuition told him that this bag was not ordinary.
"Master, this bag..."
"This is my magic tool bag, containing some commonly used items." Xuanzhenzi said without changing his expression. "What, your company wouldn't inspect even such a small bag, would it?"
"How could that be?" Dr. Wang said with a smile, not pressing the matter further. "Please come with me, everyone. We have some new data coming out tonight, which will allow you to see our latest progress."
He led the three of them to the elevator, but instead of pressing the button for the fifth floor, he pressed the button for the seventh floor.
Huo Yuwei remained expressionless. "Dr. Wang, aren't we going to the lab?"
"The lab is conducting an important experiment tonight, so it's not convenient for visitors," Dr. Wang said with a smile. "We can just look at the data in the conference room on the seventh floor, and that will keep us informed about the project's progress."
Lin Wei and Huo Yuwei exchanged a glance; the other party was becoming suspicious.
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