Lu Dawei, Chen Xiao, and Chen Xi were three Loose Cultivators, with Chen Xiao and Chen Xi being biological brothers.
They had not joined any forces, relying on their own diligent Cultivation to reach the Qi Refining Stage Seventh Level, Qi Refining Stage Sixth Level, and Qi Refining Stage Fifth Level respectively.
In Yang City, they were considered a relatively well-known Loose Cultivator team.
Participating in demon hunts, acting as escorts, or even killing people for treasures—as long as it could acquire Cultivation resources, they would do it.
Just a few days ago, they met an old friend.
This person was none other than the Lin Family's Elder, Lin Yongrong's third uncle—Lin Yukai.
Lin Yukai had befriended these three Loose Cultivators during a demon hunt, and while it wasn't a life-or-death bond, they did have some acquaintance.
Inside a private room in a restaurant in Yang City.
"Brother Lin, may I ask what matter brings a distinguished person like you to us?"
Because the private room was equipped with a sound-proofing Formation, Lin Yukai spoke without reservation:
"This time, I'm entrusting the three of you to help me eliminate someone..."
Lu Dawei asked in confusion: "Oh? Brother Lin's Cultivation has already reached the Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level, higher than ours. Even if the three of us join forces, we might not be able to defeat you. Who would only require our help?"
Lin Yukai said indifferently: "A person from the Lin Family, his Cultivation is only at the Qi Refining Stage Fourth Level. For the three of you, it shouldn't be difficult."
Chen Xiao said: "Your Lin Family is a famous Cultivation Family nearby. We wouldn't dare to kill someone from a Cultivation Family!"
"Don't rush to refuse. These fifty Low-Grade Spirit Stones are a deposit. If you bring his head to me, I will also fully present the remaining four hundred and fifty Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
"Really five hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones?"
Five hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones was not a small sum for these three Qi Refining Loose Cultivators; they might not be able to earn that many Spirit Stones in half a year.
Lin Yukai said nothing, merely placing fifty Low-Grade Spirit Stones on the table.
"This person wouldn't be hiding in your Lin Family's residence, would he? That would make things very difficult for us."
Lin Yukai said: "Don't worry! I've already investigated beforehand for you. That person is on Qianzhang Cliff in Cloud Mist Mountain. That location is very remote and has no Family Formation protection. With the strength of the three of you, killing such a junior should be no problem."
"Alright, we accept this mission!"
...
Lin Yongmao spent a little more time consolidating his Cultivation Realm at the Qi Refining Stage Fifth Level.
He mustn't let extreme joy turn into sorrow due to excessive emotional fluctuations!
"I need to go home quickly and tell them this good news," Lin Yongmao thought, feeling pleased.
Just then, Lin Yongmao noticed the Formation Plate beside him vibrating.
"Someone is attacking the Guardian Formation?"
Lin Yongmao quickly grabbed the Formation Plate and walked out of the stone house.
The gazes of the three middle-aged Cultivators met Lin Yongmao's. Lin Yongmao's original hopeful mentality vanished completely, and his brain rapidly spun, beginning to ponder a strategy for facing the enemy.
At this moment, the greedy gazes of these three Cultivators were fixed directly on the Spiritual Rice in the spiritual field that was about to mature, as well as the lush blood-stopping vine growing on a cliff face.
"I didn't expect such a good thing! Not only can we get five hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, but we can also harvest so much Spiritual Rice here."
"Hahahahaha..."
"I didn't expect there to be a Formation guarding this place! Breaking through this Formation will take some time!"
"What are you afraid of? It's so secluded here. Even if we make a lot of noise, no one will discover this place."
Hearing the three of them converse so brazenly, Lin Yongmao's heart pounded.
"Right, the Sensing Talisman..."
This 【Sensing Talisman】 was given to him by Lin Yucheng, who said that as long as he tore the Talisman, he would sense if Lin Yongmao was in danger.
Even from a thousand miles away, Lin Yucheng would rush over as quickly as possible.
Lin Yongmao crushed the 【Sensing Talisman】 in front of the three of them, hoping to scare them away in this manner.
He shouted loudly: "Fellow Daoists, this is a Sensing Talisman. My Family members have already received the message. Do you know if you can bear the consequences of offending a Cultivation Family?"
The three's expressions changed drastically, and they were immediately in a dilemma.
Lu Dawei pondered for a long time before gritting his teeth and saying: "Never mind, let's hurry and break the Formation! Even if a Lin Family Cultivator comes, it will take at least an hour. I refuse to believe that within this hour, we still can't break through this First-Grade Formation."
Chen Xiao and Chen Xi, the two brothers, also nodded repeatedly.
The three Loose Cultivators had all fought in bloody battles and experienced several life-or-death crises, so they naturally wouldn't be scared away by such a small scene in front of them.
Lin Yongmao's breathing tightened.
Oh my!
They had a point!
The three began to attack the Guardian Formation with all their might. Lin Yongmao, inside the Formation, also felt the First-Grade Guardian Formation shaking continuously.
Lu Dawei kept forming hand seals, constantly generating 【Fireball Techniques】 to attack the transparent energy shield formed by the First-Grade Guardian Formation.
Although the Fireball Technique was only a First-Grade Spell, among many First-Grade Spells, its power was considered quite astonishing.
With Lin Yongmao's current Cultivation, if he directly withstood a Fireball Technique attack from Lu Dawei, who was at the Qi Refining Stage Seventh Level, he would at least be severely injured.
If it hit a vital spot, it could even be a fatal blow!
Each time a Fireball Technique hit the transparent energy shield, the shield's light seemed to dim a bit.
Chen Xiao and Chen Xi, the two brothers, each held a Flying Sword, and both the Flying Sword's body and its sword light continuously attacked the transparent energy shield.
Lu Dawei was very experienced. He said:
"The three of us will concentrate all our attacks on one spot, so we can break through this Formation faster!"
"Good!"
The two answered in unison.
With all three attacks concentrated on one spot, the energy shield shook even more violently, seemingly on the verge of breaking at any moment.
Lin Yongmao wouldn't sit idly by. He quickly began to manipulate the Formation Plate.
There were five embedded grooves on the Formation Plate, where Spirit Stones of various attributes could be inserted to guide the Guardian Formation's operation.
One of the Low-Grade Spirit Stones in a groove was already running low on Spiritual Qi, so he quickly took it out to replace it.
Due to the attack, the consumption rate of Spiritual Qi had become much faster.
"Simply relying on their attacks, it should be very difficult to break through this energy shield. As long as I keep replacing the Low-Grade Spirit Stones, the energy required by this shield will never dry up."
Lin Yongmao gave himself a shot of confidence.
If it were a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, perhaps a single attack would completely break through this energy shield!
After all, the attack power would instantly increase by dozens of times or more.
Despite this, Lin Yongmao still manipulated the Formation Plate, adjusting the strength of the energy shield.
Since the three Loose Cultivators were concentrating their attacks on one spot, he manipulated the Formation Plate to strengthen the defense at that particular spot.
His expression gradually calmed down as well.