After staring at these patterns for a long time, Qin Xuan instantly reacted.
These were Formation patterns.
The so-called Formation patterns are actually another type of Formation, but unlike Formations, Formations require Formation Flags and Spirit Stones to activate each time they are set up. Qin Xuan used this method to kill those Spirit Beasts last night.
But Formation patterns are different. Formation patterns are Laws specifically carved by a Formation Master. These Formation patterns can mobilize Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and the power of Heaven and Earth's Laws.
Therefore, even without Spirit Stones, they can operate on their own for hundreds, or even thousands of years. Some ancient Formation patterns have even existed since the Ancient Era or even the Primeval Era.
And to carve Formation patterns requires powerful strength.
Although Qin Xuan was not proficient in Formation patterns, he had learned a few things over the past three hundred years. If he wasn't mistaken, these Formation patterns should have been laid down by a certain great individual hundreds of years ago.
The purpose was to gather all the nearby fire attributes and even capture three Earthly Fires, all to use the extreme fire attribute to Cultivate a fire seed.
In other words...
Qin Xuan's expression became extremely serious.
He had plucked a peach that someone else had prepared for hundreds of years!
If that great individual found out, he would likely not let him off.
To avoid attracting attention, the other party had probably chosen a small city, but even so, Qin Xuan still intercepted it.
If that person knew, he would likely be in big trouble.
Thinking of this, Qin Xuan took a deep breath.
But now the fire seed had already been refined by him, so he couldn't return it.
If he were to cripple his Dantian now, forcibly dig out the fire seed, and then return it to the person, perhaps he could avoid the other party's retaliation.
But in doing so, he would not only become a cripple again but also might be burned to death by the fire seed.
What a joke!
He would never allow such a thing to happen!
Qin Xuan had a headache.
His originally joyful mood also became slightly heavy.
"No, I must Cultivate immediately after returning!"
Qin Xuan vowed inwardly.
Although he wasn't sure of the other party's strength, he could tell that he was no match for such a person at the moment!
With a bitter smile, Qin Xuan sped up his departure from here.
Improving his strength quickly was the key.
After emerging from the magma, Qin Xuan left the underground and returned to the medicine garden.
At this time, the red sun was high in the sky; it was already noon.
"Young Clan Leader, you're finally back. The Third Elder has been waiting for a long time."
The Third Elder is here?
Hearing this, Qin Xuan's heart rejoiced.
Since the Third Elder had arrived, nothing major should have happened to the Qin Family last night.
Qin Xuan quickly walked into the main hall.
Seeing Qin Xuan enter, Qin Yan hurriedly bowed to Qin Xuan.
"Third Elder, was everything alright last night?"
Listening to Qin Xuan's words, Qin Yan smiled and nodded.
"Young Clan Leader truly predicts things like a god. Indeed, a few rascals tried to attack our Qin Family last night, but since we were prepared, all of them were killed."
Qin Xuan completely relaxed, then he frowned, a glint flashing in his eyes.
"What about the City Lord's Mansion? Any movement..."
In the entire Fire Wind City, the only entity that could slightly restrain the Qin Family was the City Lord's Mansion.
If City Lord Yuan Hao was also eliminated this time, that would be for the best.
"No, that coward planned well for himself. He organized the manpower for the action himself, but at the critical moment, he didn't participate, letting others test the waters."
Qin Yan was a bit angry.
Interrogation of a few survivors revealed that last night's attack was initiated by the City Lord, but when it was time to act, Yuan Hao hid in the shadows.
He watched from the sidelines as other Families led the attack on the Qin Family.
As a result, after Qin Yuan made his move, Yuan Hao arrived late, under the guise of protecting the Qin Family.
"He is, after all, a member of the royal Family and the City Lord. As long as he didn't personally act, we can't say much."
Qin Xuan nodded.
As the saying goes, 'catch a thief in the act, or a philanderer with both'! (Translator's Note: This is a Chinese idiom meaning one must have irrefutable evidence)
Since Yuan Hao wasn't caught in the act, the Qin Family couldn't openly make a move.
"Those people died not long after they were captured. It was clearly pre-poisoned."
Qin Yan said with regret, wishing they could eliminate the City Lord's side.
"However, after last night's incident, the other Families have become much more obedient. There shouldn't be any unusual movements for a short time."
Qin Yan said to Qin Xuan.
"Hmph, they're just keeping a low profile for a while. However, the Du Family must be eliminated this time."
Soon, Qin Xuan recounted all of the Du Family's actions this time.
Hearing this, Qin Yan immediately became furious!
"What a Du Family! These years, they have befriended our Qin Family, relying on the Qin Family's backing to thrive in Fire Wind City."
"But these guys dared to betray us! This time, we must destroy the Du Family and make an example of them!"
Traitors are always more hateful than enemies!
"However, perhaps we don't need to act personally. The other Families won't let the Du Family off this time either."
Just then, Qin Hu told Qin Yan about Qin Xuan's plan last night.
Hearing that Qin Xuan had used a Formation to blast and kill the attackers, Qin Yan immediately applauded.
It was truly satisfying that these Families, who were enemies of the Qin Family, suffered heavy losses this time due to Qin Xuan's severe blow.
After understanding everything that happened last night, Qin Yan looked at Qin Xuan excitedly.
He was now completely convinced by Qin Xuan.
This Young Clan Leader not only anticipated the enemy's moves but also understood Formations.
If Qin Xuan hadn't discovered the problem with the Formation here, the medicine garden would probably have been completely destroyed by now.
Even if the Qin Family won a great victory in Fire Wind City, the losses here would be enough to cause the Qin Family heartache.
"I didn't expect Young Clan Leader to also understand Formations."
Qin Yan said admiringly, looking at Qin Xuan with deep respect.
"It's nothing, just a bit of a hobby. By the way, how are we going to deal with the city? Although those people committed suicide by poison, there are no witnesses, but there is physical evidence."
Qin Xuan said coldly.
These people were so arrogant. Even if there's no direct evidence now, the Qin Family can't just ignore it.
Hearing this, a cold glint also flashed across Qin Yan's face.
"Young Clan Leader, rest assured. Before I came, the Clan Chief had already sent people to their doors. This time, we absolutely won't let these people easily deny it. We must make them pay the price!"
Qin Yan said coldly.
If these people thought the Qin Family was easy to bully, they were wrong!
Even if these few great Families wanted to cut ties with these people, the Qin Family would not agree.
"Hmm, with Grandpa here, plus those corpses, they won't be able to deny it even if they don't want to!"
Qin Xuan nodded.
Since Grandpa said so, the Qin Family must have a big move planned this time.
The few of them then exchanged some more information.
"After this incident, the defenses here at the medicine garden still need to be strengthened, and more preparations made."
The other few naturally all agreed.
This time, it was because Qin Xuan was here that they withstood the attackers' assault. Next time, it would be hard to say.
Now that Qin Xuan wanted to strengthen the defenses, these Elders naturally had no objections.
After all, strengthening defenses was also a good thing for them.
After giving instructions to these people, Qin Xuan then guided them on how to set up a new Formation.
The Qin Family did not know much about Formations, so Qin Xuan set up the Formation while also selecting a few Disciples with some basic Formation knowledge, teaching them the fundamentals of Formations as he worked.
By the time the new Formation was set up, the convoy responsible for escorting the herbs had also arrived.
Along the way, the people in the convoy had been on tenterhooks, unable to eat or sleep well, stopping intermittently. Any rustle in the wind seemed like an ambush to them.
After all, it was the convoy that had run into trouble before.
But this time, nothing went wrong. Just as they excitedly arrived at the medicine garden, they discovered that it was filled with the corpses of Spirit Beasts.
If it weren't for the guards still watching over the place, they would have thought the Qin Family had been wiped out.
"Was it Young Clan Leader who strategized and controlled the entire process?"
The Captains of the guards responsible for escorting the convoy listened to this news in disbelief.
At first, the Clan Chief had asked the Young Clan Leader to go into the mountains with them, but Qin Xuan just gave them a few instructions and then left alone.
Many of them had complaints, thinking that this Young Clan Leader was afraid of trouble.
Now it seemed that this Young Clan Leader had already made plans in advance, and everything was under his control.
At this moment, these convoy Captains averted their gaze, not daring to meet Qin Xuan's eyes.
Qin Xuan, however, was completely indifferent to this.
Seeing that the medicine garden was safe and sound, Qin Yan immediately followed the convoy back.
Qin Xuan, on the other hand, chose a secret room.
Next, it was time for him to refine a second-grade Medicinal Pill.
