I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

He could sense the desolate presence and see all sorts of colorful things filling the world.

He quickly realized that it was the Daoist essence.

These things are not living beings, but they possess a certain spirituality.

Lin Yi imagined that if he waved his hand, five colors would immediately fly towards him.

These five colors are the most abundant in the world, almost all of them.

Perhaps, they are the Five Elements.

Lin Yi could still hear Xiao Se's voice: "Big brother, don't absorb too much Daoist essence the first time you leave your body. Feel which attribute is most compatible with you, and then release the same attribute so that you can absorb the Daoist essence."

Lin Yi: "..."

Weren't we supposed to wave them over?

Dude, why didn't you explain the steps beforehand when you were teaching? Now what are you going to do? So many people showed up with just a wave of your hand. Is it too cruel to send the others away?

Looking at these clumps of unknown colored substances, Lin Yi thought they were quite cute.

Since you've already thought about it and want it all, what's there to hesitate about now?

With this in mind, Lin Yi simply opened his arms wide.

"Come into my arms, all of you!"

As soon as the thought arose, Lin Yi felt his primordial spirit being completely enveloped by the colorful Daoist aura, with all the Daoist aura drilling into his soul.

Fire is scorching, metal is sharp, wood is steadfast, earth is heavy, and water is warm. Lin Yi carefully experienced the different feelings of each Daoist charm, cherishing them as if they were his girlfriend, worried that they would struggle too much to penetrate. He basically emptied his mind, allowing these Daoist charms to more easily integrate into his soul.

"Brother, don't absorb too much Dao essence the first time, otherwise your soul won't be able to contain it, and it will be very dangerous."

"?"

Is this how you teach people?

Why weren't you told about the risks earlier?

Lin Yi contemplated for a moment and discovered that his primordial spirit had turned into various colors. Just as he was panicking, he saw the five Daoist auras orderly gathering at the abdomen of Lin Yi's primordial spirit.

The primordial spirit was just a transparent human form, nothing at all. Numerous Daoist principles gathered in the abdomen, constantly solidifying, and slowly, a five-colored flower condensed and took shape.

The flower seemed both real and unreal. Lin Yi recalled his previous idea that Xiao Se had said the spirit talisman couldn't be carved on the flower. Now, seeing that there was clearly a spot in the center of the flower, Lin Yi had an idea and imagined his finger carving in the center of the flower.

The Heavenly Talisman was drawn in nine strokes, seven times. With each stroke, the five-colored flower trembled and cracked again and again, seemingly about to fall apart. However, a continuous flow of Daoist energy poured in, quickly repairing the cracks. This process was repeated several times until, finally, after Lin Yi finished writing, a rune was permanently imprinted in the heart of the flower.

Lin Yi also felt a bit tired, but he still tried to communicate with Dao Yun to express that he would come again next time.

Only then did those Daoist auras completely stop, no longer merging into Lin Yi's body, allowing Lin Yi's primordial spirit to return.

Those that had already merged into the flower desperately tried to squeeze into the flower that Lin Yi had created, while those that couldn't squeeze in dispersed to various parts of the primordial spirit.

Therefore, when Lin Yi's primordial spirit returned to its original state, Xiao Se felt that his whole body was shining with spiritual light.

My dear brother, just how much Daoist essence have you absorbed?

I really want to complain, but it's good that everyone is alright.

"how's it going?"

Xiao Se asked with concern, and Lin Yi smiled slightly and said, "A flower has already been formed."

"What?"

Xiao Se froze on the spot. "In just a short while, you've managed to conjure a flower?"

Even though she had already accepted the premise that Lin Yi was a genius, she was still greatly shocked.

Back then, it took her half a year to go from having her primordial spirit leave her body to becoming a third-rank Celestial Master through the inscription process. This was already a very fast pace. The higher one's cultivation level, the more time it often takes. But this is a slow and steady process, and cannot be rushed.

Lin Yi broke through so quickly, could it be that he didn't lay a good foundation?

"Let me see your flowers."

"Ah."

Lin Yi knew that Xiao Se cared about him, so he generously showed off his flowers.

As a colorful flower slowly floated out of Lin Yi's abdomen, Xiao Se was stunned again.

What is this? Everyone else's flowers grow on their heads, why did you come out of your belly? And the color is wrong too!

Others' three flowers are: first lead flower, then silver flower, and finally gold flower.

The colors are all the same, except that the center of the flower will show different colors depending on the five elements. Now that he saw Lin Yi's words, Xiao Se suddenly had a question.

Are Lin Yi and she cultivating the same path?

Also, what the heck are those runes inside the flower?

"Big brother, you didn't actually carve symbols on the flower, did you?"

"Yes, it worked, didn't it? Look!"

As Lin Yi drove, the golden light of the runes in the flower's heart intensified and fell onto Xiao Se's body, making Xiao Se feel much lighter.

Lin Yi's runes were indeed effective, and their effects were no less than those of her talismans.

"Perhaps this is what genius is all about!"

Xiao Se sighed sincerely, unlike last time, this time she didn't break down.

After all, once you've been shocked many times, you gradually get used to it.

Lin Yi was a little embarrassed by her praise, mainly because he had cheated.

With over 2,500 years of cultivation, he is equivalent to a demon king among demons, which is the first rank among human cultivators.

Previously, we only knew that he was physically strong, but now it seems that along with his cultivation level, his spiritual soul has also been strengthened.

So it's not an exaggeration to say that he used the spiritual strength of a first-grade expert to condense a third-grade flower.

However, Lin Yi would not explain the reasons behind this to others.

He doesn't plan to tell anyone for the time being that he has already reached the first rank.

One reason is that he's keeping a low profile and making a fortune quietly. He's not invincible yet. If he were to swagger around now, people would eventually discover that his cultivation level has risen too strangely.

Previously, it was still acceptable in front of Mr. Liu and Wu De, after all, there are quite a few people who like to play dumb to fool others, and even if their strength has improved, it is not that outrageous.

As for Jingye Si's apparent ninth-rank cultivation level, it all looks fake, and no one would believe it.

But things are different now. A first-grade expert has a certain level of prestige, and every expert has a story behind their existence.

Lin Yi cannot withstand scrutiny. If a thorough investigation is conducted and his experiences in the Hundred Ghosts Sect are revealed, people will find fault with him.

Anyone would know there's something wrong with someone who went from being a traitor to the Hundred Ghosts Sect to becoming a first-rank expert in such a short time.

If it attracts the attention of veteran experts, regardless of whether Lin Yi is afraid or not, it will ultimately be a problem.

Therefore, Lin Yi did not tell Xiao Se his true strength, but only showed up to the third rank.

Nevertheless, it was enough for him to give Xiao Se a certain sense of security.

"Second brother, you don't need to be afraid when you go to Xingsha City. If anything happens, just contact me using the Lianlizhi (a type of auspicious branch). As long as you need me, your elder brother will definitely be there to protect you."

Hearing Lin Yi say this, Xiao Se felt a warmth fill his heart.

Of course, she didn't intend to cause trouble for Lin Yi, but she pretended to agree and said, "Don't worry, I am the heir of the Liang King. Who would dare to touch me? But you should be careful, brother. It is said that those below the third rank are like ants, and those above the upper rank are half-immortals. But that is not true. Below the first rank, all cultivation levels are the same."

"Now that you have Wang Jinxuan by your side, I imagine there will be no shortage of trouble in the future. I won't say anything about you abandoning Wang Jinxuan again, but if you really have to make a difficult choice, I hope you will choose to protect yourself."

Seeing Xiao Se being so hesitant, Lin Yi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Of course, do you think I'm really the kind of selfless knight-errant? You're wrong. I only ever do what I can, and help those I can help."

Of course, sometimes I make mistakes in judgment, but I'm much more cautious now. You can go to Changsha with peace of mind!

Xiao Se: "..."

Are you telling me to leave now? There are still two days left!

Chapter 168 Double Ninth Festival

When Lin Yi and Xiao Se returned home, it was already evening.

As soon as Lin Yi entered the room, he noticed something different. Many people had something stuck in their hair, like a small twig with fresh fruit. The fruit was small, red, and looked like goji berries.

What are those things they're wearing on their heads?

Lin Yi asked Xiao Se curiously, now regarding Xiao Se as a walking encyclopedia.

"Cornus officinalis, I had forgotten that today is the ninth day of the ninth lunar month."

"Uh……"

Lin Yi had always thought that dogwood was planted in the ground or used in the form of incense, but he didn't expect it to be planted in the hair, which was embarrassing.

Xiao Se didn't laugh at him. After all, this simple-minded older brother had been lacking common sense for a long time, and the fact that he didn't recognize the dogwood meant that he had never celebrated the festival in previous years. Xiao Se felt sorry for him enough, so he couldn't bear to laugh at him.

To ease the awkwardness, Lin Yi changed the subject, saying, "The Double Ninth Festival! Speaking of which, Mr. Lushan was supposed to hold a philosophical discussion today, and I was planning to invite you, but it's not going to happen now."

"pity."

Xiao Se felt a surge of resentment towards the demon king. Lin Yi had prepared to invite her, but he hadn't even brought He Dong. Didn't this mean that she held a higher position in his heart?

If this works out, how will that stingy guy dare to show off in front of me again?

She can keep that stingy guy angry for the rest of her life!

"It's not really a pity. I think you're better than Mr. Lushan, so it doesn't matter if you don't go to listen to his sermons."

Xiao Se sighed softly, "The change came too suddenly, but things in this world are inherently unpredictable, and not having time to prepare is the norm."

Seeing that she seemed to be in a bad mood, Lin Yi gave her a pep talk: "That makes sense, so we need to make ourselves strong, strong enough to not be afraid of any variables, and to be able to face anything calmly."

Now, it's Lin Yi's time for some inspirational quotes.

However, the chicken soup was of little use to Xiao Se; she only accepted Lin Yi's sentiments.

She had hardly any friends in her life, and to be able to make a sworn brother at this time made her feel cared for and protected, which made her life worthwhile.

It's just a pity that beautiful things can never last long, like morning dew or the ephemeral beauty of a flower.

After parting ways with Lin Yi this time, the next time we might meet is probably in the next life.

The fact that Black Magic himself showed up to tell her to return to Xingsha shows that her father is already impatient to take action, to the point that he doesn't care what his child thinks. His attitude is so firm that there is clearly no room for negotiation.