I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

Some people are used to taking it easy. They might not complain if they work hard for a couple of days, but if it goes on for a long time, they will inevitably have complaints.

During this period, they really worked overtime every day, with everyone working three shifts, without resting day or night.

Lin Yi could understand this. People are not machines; laziness is human nature. Working for a long time will indeed make you tired. Although he was also busy every day, working hard and competing fiercely, he couldn't expect others to work as hard as him.

After all, we all have different identities and different goals.

"Xiao Se, I'll leave this matter to you. I'm going to visit Brother Guan first."

Xiao Se: "..."

She knew that Lin Yi wanted her to gain management experience and take a break.

Maybe she still wants to have a private talk with Guan Buping.

Oh well, what can you do when she's just a younger brother?

Xiao Se, harboring resentment, said to Chen Huaiyuan, "Give me the names of those people, and I'll go and check their files."

"This……"

Chen Huaiyuan sensed something was wrong. Why did Xiao Se look like he was about to go on a killing spree?

"Brother Xiao, did someone offend you today?"

Xiao Se pictured He Dong in his mind and gave a cold laugh.

"No one is provoking me, don't worry, I will handle this officially."

Chen Huaiyuan: "..."

Good heavens, that's terrifying.

……

After shifting the blame, Lin Yi hurriedly went to the inner office.

Pushing open Guan Buping's door, Lin Yi smelled a faint woman's fragrance, the strongest of which was on Guan Buping's bed.

That nose is damn sensitive!

Lin Yi discovered a very important secret and couldn't help but imagine the rest.

Could it be that today Bao Sanniang slept in Guan Buping's bed, and then Brother Guan just wouldn't get up?

No wonder Bao Sanniang was so angry; even using Qu Jing to provoke her didn't work!

When Lin Yi pushed the door open and came in, Guan Buping turned his head to look over. When he saw that it was Lin Yi, he couldn't hide his disappointment.

Lin Yi couldn't help but tease, "If it's someone else coming, then be nicer to them. Women, you can't do without coaxing them."

Guan Buping could only glare at him, since he could only move his neck and above.

Lin Yi helped him up, put a pillow under his head, and said, "I brought you some turtle and chicken soup. It's very nourishing and should be good for your injury."

Thanks.

"No need to thank me. I originally wanted Steward Bao to come, but she refused, so I had to come in person."

Guan Buping: "..."

Lin Yi was stabbing him in the heart with a knife. Guan Buping was so upset that he shut up. Lin Yi just took the spoon, scooped up a spoonful of soup, and fed him while laughing, "I've never fed my wife like this before!"

"Screw you!"

"Do you want Manager Bao to feed you?"

"No."

Guan Buping's face darkened considerably, and Lin Yi could tell at a glance that he was also thinking about Bao Sanniang.

Indeed, although Bao Sanniang was blind in one eye, she was still quite beautiful and quite capable. Guan Buping, though slightly weaker, was a charming middle-aged man. What a perfect couple! Both were interested in each other, and the woman was even throwing herself at him, yet she was stuck with Guan Buping, which infuriated Lin Yi...

"Brother Guan, let me tell you a story too."

While feeding the child, Lin Yi said, "Once upon a time, there was a man surnamed Guan. Let's call him Brother Guan!"

Guan Buping's face darkened. "Why didn't you just give me my name?"

Lin Yi didn't care how dark his face was, and continued, "One day, Brother Guan saw a puppy on the road. It was very cute, and he liked it very much. The puppy also liked him and wanted to go home with him."

But Brother Guan felt that his family was too poor to give the puppy the life it wanted, so he chased the puppy away many times. Finally, the puppy thought that Brother Guan didn't like her and left sadly.

A butcher took a fancy to a puppy, brought it home, raised it for a while, and then slaughtered it for meat. Brother Guan, do you think you'll regret not taking the puppy home and raising it yourself when you find out later? Even if it meant going hungry sometimes, it would have been better than someone else harming it, right?

Guan Buping understood; Lin Yi was making this clear.

"It's inappropriate for you to compare Third Sister to a dog, isn't it?"

He knew the truth in his heart, so he stopped pretending to be confused and instead blamed Lin Yi for his poor analogy.

Lin Yi couldn't help but complain in his heart. He originally wanted to say abalone, but he thought it was too lewd, so he changed it to a puppy instead!

"If you care about her so much, why not let her know?"

Guan Buping countered, "If it were you, what would you do?"

"Of course I'm different from you."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and said, "If a girl of noble birth, like the daughter of a prince or noble family, took a liking to me and insisted on marrying me, I would definitely marry her."

Outside the door, Xiao Se was about to knock and go in when he suddenly heard these words and was completely stunned.

Wait, wait, wait, what does Lin Yi mean by suddenly saying this?

Could it be that her identity has been exposed, or that He Dong broke his promise and told Lin Yi that she was a woman?

Xiao Se quickly lowered his raised hand, and at the same time cast a stealth spell on himself, carefully eavesdropping at the doorway.

Inside, Guan Buping, upon hearing Lin Yi's words, asked, "What if your days are numbered?"

Lin Yi's hand trembled slightly as he held the soup bowl. He looked at Guan Buping with surprise and suspicion. Guan Buping quickly said, "Don't overthink it. I was just asking."

Lin Yi immediately realized that Guan Buping's health was probably in serious trouble.

In this way, Lin Yi could understand.

Perhaps it was just a difference in cultivation level and social status that made Guan Buping refuse Bao Sanniang so readily, but if he knew that his days were numbered, then refusal would indeed be the best choice.

But, the ship I shipped just fell apart like that?

Lin Yi pondered for a long time before answering, "If I knew I wouldn't live much longer, I would probably tell the person I love most, and then spend the rest of my time doing everything that makes her happy."

That way, even though she will suffer when I die, she will still have beautiful memories, and when she looks back on the past, she won't only have regrets.

There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Lin Yi was simply expressing his opinion from another perspective. Guan Buping had not expected such an answer and remained silent for a moment.

Lin Yi then fed him chicken soup spoonful by spoonful, which he mechanically ate.

After all, the tortoise was seven hundred years old. After Guan Buping ate it, he quickly felt a warm feeling well up from the bottom of his heart and flow to all his meridians. His body felt warm and he regained a lot of vitality.

"Thank you for the soup, I feel much better."

"We're like brothers, no need to be so polite."

Upon hearing this, Guan Buping couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You have no manners! I'm your senior uncle!"

He didn't mind Lin Yi calling him Brother Guan, since that's what he'd always called him before. Suddenly calling him Uncle-Master would be too serious, so he was just joking.

Lin Yi felt guilty. "Brother Guan, let's talk about something. How about we go our separate ways from now on? You can call me your junior apprentice, and I'll call you Brother Guan."

Lin Yi only dared to say these words in his heart. If he really said them out loud, Guan Buping might jump out of bed on the spot and show him what a medical miracle is.

"Uncle-Master, please take good care of yourself. I'll be leaving now."

Xiao Se, who was eavesdropping outside, quickly hid. After watching Lin Yi leave, she was still thinking about what Lin Yi had just said.

Even if you're about to die, you still want to leave enough memories for your loved ones. How romantic!

Xiao Se was suddenly moved, and when she thought of He Dong, she couldn't help but feel even more envious.

Lin Yi is right. Everyone has different circumstances, but what she has is not what she wants, and what she wants, she has none of.

Even the most special star in the night sky, what's the point if no one appreciates it?

Xiao Se sighed, worried that Lin Yi would look for him, and quickly took a detour to the front hall.

Sure enough, after Lin Yi arranged for someone to take care of Guan Buping, he searched for him everywhere.

"Where did you go? How did things go?"

"I've already gone to retrieve the files, but the library is closed, so I won't be able to see them until tomorrow."

Lin Yi nodded without asking any further questions. He left the task to Xiao Se and let her do it herself, so that she could train him.

"I'm about to go to the South Gate to guard it. Why don't you come with me?"

"Okay."

Xiao Se finally realized that Lin Yi had been taking her everywhere he went today. Could it be that he really knew her identity?

He knows but pretends not to know; could he be harboring other intentions?

Xiao Se was momentarily speechless, unsure whether to be angry or embarrassed. "I treated you like a brother, and you actually..."

“The situation in Xingsha is turbulent right now. It’s not safe inside or outside the city. It’s better if you stay by my side. If anything happens, I can protect you.”

So that's what he was thinking!

Thinking about all the wild thoughts she had had, Xiao Se felt a little ashamed. She had been judging others by her own petty standards.

She felt ashamed but even more moved. Lin Yi might not be as skilled as her, but he had the intention to protect her. Was this the sense of security that comes from having an older brother?

"Actually, I'm not weak either, so don't underestimate me."

That's the truth. A third-rank Celestial Master is not weak anywhere.

Lin Yi simply thought she was being stubborn; all young men are like that.

He coaxed me like a child, saying, "Okay, okay, I know you're capable. If there's any danger, you'll protect me, okay?"

"Of course! As long as I'm here, anyone who wants to hurt you will have to step over my dead body first!"

Xiao Se spoke very seriously, but Lin Yi flicked her forehead with his finger.

"Silly boy, if we really encounter a strong enemy, don't just stubbornly resist. You run your way, I'll run mine, and the one who survives can avenge the one who died."

"Then run away and avenge me."