Daily Intelligence: From Miner to Dao Ancestor of Alchemy and Talismans

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"Take these things and go back to your courtyard," Xu Yuan said to him seriously.

"From today onwards, lock the courtyard gate and set up the protective barrier. No matter what happens outside, do not open the gate, do not talk to strangers, and do not get involved in anything. These talismans and pills can save your life."

Qian Shi held the heavy cloth bag, looked at Xu Yuan, and his eyes instantly reddened.

In this time when everyone was in danger and trying to save their own lives, Xu Yuan not only enlightened him but also gave him so many things to save his life. This kindness is heavier than the sky.

"Brother Xu..." He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but couldn't get the words out.

"Alright, hurry back." Xu Yuan waved his hand. "Remember my words, stay inside and you'll survive."

Qian Shi nodded heavily, clutched the cloth bag tightly to his chest, bowed deeply to Xu Yuan, then turned and ran quickly out of the courtyard, jogging all the way back to his residence, never mentioning the escape again.

After Qian Shi left, the courtyard returned to its quiet state.

Xu Yuan closed the door, set up the protective barrier, and did not rush to cultivate. He simply sat at the table, his fingertips lightly tapping the surface, his eyes clear and bright.

The vanguard of Black Wind Stronghold has already infiltrated, and the surprise attack ten days from now will probably not take place as scheduled.

He had to be fully prepared; the talismans and materials he had were still insufficient.

As night deepened, the patrols in the market became more frequent, occasionally punctuated by the clanging of magical artifacts and shouts, clearly indicating a conflict between the guards and the infiltrated cultivators.

Xu Yuan sat cross-legged on the couch, quietly waiting for midnight to arrive.

He needed system intelligence to figure out the movements of these advance teams, and even more so, he needed to find opportunities to replenish supplies.

As the clock hands just passed midnight, the familiar system notification sounded in my mind right on time.

[Ding! Today's intelligence has been updated.]

[Bai Bao: Tomorrow at 3 AM, the vanguard of Black Wind Stronghold, consisting of five late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, will settle at a dilapidated temple on the banks of the Xiling River. They will be carrying a large quantity of looted spirit stones, talismans, and alchemy materials, preparing to investigate the weaknesses of the protective array the following day. They also carry the contact token between Black Wind Stronghold and the Blood Fiend Sect.]

Xu Yuan slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

It's like my wish came true.

Five late-stage Qi Refining cultivators were exactly the kind of targets he could easily take down. They were also carrying a large amount of spirit stones and talisman-drawing materials, making them easy prey.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately got up to prepare.

Dressed in black, he concealed eight high-quality Rock-Splitting Talismans, twelve Blazing Flame Talismans, three Trapping Array Talismans, as well as Thick Earth Talismans and Wind-Riding Talismans at his waist. He also affixed two Breath-Concealing Talismans to his chest, completely concealing his Qi Refining Level 7 cultivation, making even his breathing barely perceptible.

He did not set off immediately, but instead sat quietly in the house for half an hour to adjust his condition to its peak. After calculating the time, he quietly climbed over the courtyard wall and, under the cover of night, like a ghost, avoided the patrolling guards. He climbed over the western water channel out of the market and headed straight for the Xiling River.

The dilapidated temple on the banks of the Xiling River, only five miles from the market, had been abandoned for decades. Even beggars avoided it, making it an ideal hiding place for the robbers.

Xu Yuan arrived at the dilapidated temple an hour early. Instead of rushing in, he circled the temple three times to make sure there were no ambushes, sentries, or other cultivators around before crouching down and quietly sneaking into the temple.

The dilapidated temple was empty, with only a few collapsed Buddha statues, rubble and weeds everywhere, and piles of dried animal bones in the corners, giving it a sinister atmosphere.

Using the moonlight, Xu Yuan quickly set up a three-layered trapping and killing formation.

The outermost layer consisted of three trapping talismans arranged in a triangle, with trigger lines attached by spirit silkworm silk. As soon as someone stepped into the temple gate, the talismans would be triggered instantly, locking down all escape routes. In the middle layer, eight rock-cracking talismans and twelve flame-exploding talismans were buried in four directions. The fuses were linked to the trapping array. Once the trapping array was locked, the talismans would detonate simultaneously, creating a bombardment without blind spots. In the innermost layer, he placed two thick earth talismans behind the Buddha statue to prevent the calamity cultivators from launching a desperate counterattack and breaking out.

In less than half an incense stick's time, this abandoned temple became a dead end, a place where one could enter but not leave.

After setting up the grand formation, Xu Yuan flashed and hid in the shadow of the dilapidated temple's beam. His concealment talisman perfectly hid his aura, so even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would not be able to detect his presence without deliberately probing.

Next, we just wait.

Just as the hour of Yin arrived, extremely light footsteps were heard outside the dilapidated temple. Five dark figures, like raccoons, silently scaled the temple's courtyard wall. The leader was a burly man with a face full of scars and a cultivation level of the eighth level of Qi Refining. Behind him were four Qi Refining level seven cultivators, each with a fierce aura and a blood-stained longsword at their waist. Their eyes warily scanned the surroundings of the dilapidated temple.

"Boss, is this place safe?" a tall, thin Jie Xiu asked in a low voice, his long sword always in his hand, ready to be drawn at any moment.

The scarred, burly man spat and cursed, "Don't worry, this dilapidated temple has been abandoned for decades. The Zhao family's guards won't come here. We'll rest here tonight, and at dawn we'll scout out the three key points of the protective array. Once the main force arrives, we'll coordinate an attack from the inside and take down Qingyafang!"

As they talked, they walked inside, completely unaware of the spirit silkworm threads beneath their feet.

As soon as the scarred man at the front stepped into the temple, his toe struck the silkworm thread as thin as a hair.

With a faint click of a mechanism, the three trapping talismans were activated simultaneously. A pale golden light curtain instantly rose from all directions, like an overturned iron bucket, locking the entire dilapidated temple hall tightly shut. Even the windows were sealed off, so that not even a fly could escape, let alone a person.

"Not good! An ambush!" Scarface's expression changed drastically. He instantly drew his long sword from his waist, his spiritual power surging, and he was about to slash at the light barrier.

But it was too late.

Xu Yuan pinched the main guiding talisman with his fingertips on the crossbeam, instantly crushing it.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!!" Eight rock-cracking talismans and twelve fire-exploding talismans detonated simultaneously. Violent waves of fire and rock blades surged wildly in the small hall. The scorching air instantly engulfed the five cultivators. The deafening explosions were trapped inside the temple by the array, and no sound could be heard outside.

"Pfft—!" The two Qi Refining Stage 7 cultivators at the very back were struck head-on by the Rock Splitting Talisman before they could even unleash their magic weapons, dying instantly without even a scream.

The remaining three were also blown to pieces, their bodies charred black and spitting blood. In particular, the leader, Scarface, although he managed to maintain a spiritual energy shield thanks to his Qi Refining Level 8 cultivation, his left arm was still blown to pieces, with the bone exposed.