I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

Little sister, how about I tie you up and demand 10,000 gold?

Wang Jinxuan was completely unaware of the danger. She excitedly sat down next to Lin Yi and said, "We must be very destined. I just sneaked out of the house and saw someone chasing you. Is that a very powerful and bad woman? Is she a member of a cult? With your strength, where would you rank in the Jingye Division? If you gather enough people, could you beat her?"

She was like a curious child, asking several questions in a row. Lin Yi didn't know where to begin answering, so he simply said, "This is not something you should be concerned about. If you encounter similar situations in the future, it's best not to get involved."

"How can this be? We cultivators should have the heart to help the weak and punish the strong, and to do what is right. How can we sit idly by when we see others in trouble?"

Wang Jinxuan spoke with great confidence, seemingly forgetting that besides becoming a burden to Lin Yi, she hadn't done anything useful by jumping in.

Seeing that Lin Yi seemed unwilling to talk to her any longer, her bright eyes started to dart around again.

Recalling the sounds he heard when he first woke up, Wang Jinxuan smiled confidently.

Lin Yi refused to answer her question, it must be because the benefits she offered weren't enough, so...

"If you answer those questions, I'll teach you how to win over the person you love, okay?"

Chapter 26 The Tale of a Heroine

Wang Jinxuan didn't even know Lin Yi's name yet, but from the few words she overheard, she knew that he was a man with a story.

If I were to point him in the right direction at this point and offer him a different answer to some less important questions, he certainly wouldn't refuse.

Worried that Lin Yi wouldn't believe him, Wang Jinxuan quickly added, "The methods I used were all taught to me by my second brother. He's been a master of romance for so long and has never been defeated."

Lin Yi initially didn't want to listen, but upon hearing that it was Wang Liang's summary of experience and methods gained from his travels throughout the martial arts world, he couldn't help but become interested.

"What do you think."

"hey-hey."

Wang Jinxuan let out a laugh that was hard to decipher, then suddenly said seriously, "This method is too powerful. If used improperly, it will cause great harm. You must remember not to use this method for evil purposes."

Her sudden seriousness resembled a classical scene of transmitting martial arts skills, causing Lin Yi to sit up straight. Only then did Wang Jinxuan say, "This method has three steps. The first step is to transform reality into illusion, reverse yin and yang, create contrast, and make it confusing."

Simply put, it's about first making a strong impression on the other person, then completely overturning that image, leaving them confused, surprised, and deeply moved.

"The second step is to build trust, destroy trust, and make them feel guilty. Great things can be accomplished then."

Good heavens, an ancient master of PUA?

Hearing this, Lin Yi suddenly realized why he felt something was off from the beginning. This Wang Liang is truly a talent!

"And the third step?"

"Cooking raw rice into cooked rice, and cooked rice into porridge—my second brother didn't explain what this meant, but I think it probably means that feelings can develop over time!"

Lin Yi: "..."

Although your reasoning is not quite right, the answer you're giving doesn't seem wrong either.

From this perspective, Wang Liang's ultimate goal seems to be merely to seduce women, rather than to manipulate them.

To come up with this kind of trick in this day and age, that guy is a real talent.

"So, have you figured it out?"

Wang Jinxuan looked at Lin Yi expectantly, his eyes full of hints.

Lin Yi understood immediately and said straightforwardly, "According to the agreement, I should answer your questions now. First of all, I don't know who that woman is. I don't know where I rank in the Jingye Division, because I haven't competed with anyone, and the department doesn't have a clear ranking. Finally, I haven't been able to find out how strong that woman is, so I don't know if I could beat her if I found more people."

Wang Jinxuan: "..."

Lin Yi perfectly exemplifies the saying "I know nothing when asked, but listening to your words is like listening to a whole new world."

Wang Jinxuan's cheeks puffed up with anger. She glared at Lin Yi with a fierce yet cute look, her eyes filled with accusation.

Do you know how many expectations and regrets I had?

"what happened?"

"It's nothing. It's just that in all my years of wandering the Star Sands, this is the first time I've encountered someone who's been so perfunctory with me. Tell me, what's your name? I'm very interested in you."

Lin Yi sensed trouble. He didn't want to tell her his real name, but unless he had plans to leave Xingsha in the near future, he couldn't keep it a secret for long.

"My name is Lin Yi."

"You're Lin Yi?"

Wang Jinxuan's reaction was exactly the same as her brother's, and Lin Yi couldn't help but complain, "What's wrong? Am I that famous in Xingsha County?"

"That's not quite right, but..."

Wang Jinxuan was about to reveal the name of the next victim Wang Liang wanted to persecute, which she had overheard, when she suddenly realized that Wang Liang's target was someone else's beautiful wife, and Lin Yi's conversation with He Dong just now didn't sound like a couple.

There are two possibilities: first, there are two Lin Yis in the Jingye Division; second, there is another secret between Lin Yi and his wife.

Regardless of the possibility, she couldn't tell Lin Yi what she knew.

Wang Jinxuan's heart started racing; her intuition told her that the second possibility was more likely.

Thinking deeper into this line of thought, if Lin Yi and his wife are not truly husband and wife, what is their purpose in living together as husband and wife?

Also, is there some hidden reason behind that glamorous woman chasing after Lin Yi?

Wang Jinxuan became more and more excited as she thought about it, but after her blood boiled, she started to panic.

She had to be careful not to let Lin Yi find out. Although he seemed like a good person, if his important secret was discovered, he would inevitably try to shut her up.

He wouldn't kidnap me and do something weird to me, would he?

Thinking of this, Wang Jinxuan's face also felt a little hot.

Lin Yi hated people who only said half of what they meant. Seeing Wang Jinxuan's expression change as he seemed to remember something, Lin Yi couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted, "But what?"

"It's nothing, I just happened to have heard your name before, yes, just happened."

Lin Yi: "..."

This girl doesn't seem very bright. Your expression clearly indicates that you have a secret.

Lin Yi roughly guessed that she might have heard his name from Wang Liang, but he was too lazy to investigate further and simply nodded to brush it off.

"Miss Wang, we've covered most of what we wanted to talk about. I'm going on night patrol anyway, so I'll offer to take you home!"

"Thank you very much."

Wang Jinxuan breathed a sigh of relief when she realized that Lin Yi hadn't discovered her lie, but she also felt a little lost.

Realizing his own sense of loss, Wang Jinxuan became even more shy.

"It's all my second brother's fault. Every time I see his stories, I find something lewd, which makes me overthink things."

Wang Jinxuan quickly found a scapegoat. She had once seen a book at Wang Liang's residence called "The Famous Detective Bai Yanni". She had longed to be a female knight-errant since she was a child and had always been determined to be a detective who would punish evil and promote good. She was famous throughout the world for her wisdom, strength, justice and benevolence.

As a result, her family didn't allow it and wanted her to study, play the piano, find a good man to marry, and then live a peaceful life as a wife and mother.

Ha, why should women be reduced to mere tools for bearing children for men? She too can do what she wants!

Unfortunately, her father's iron fist forced her to stay at home, where she could only read stories of chivalry at most.

She liked the name of the famous constable Bai Yanni as soon as she heard it.

As a result, after opening it, she discovered a new world.

She is indeed a famous constable, but she always ends up in the hands of villains and is raped by them. Although she always manages to escape danger in the end, she will encounter even more cunning villains and suffer even newer forms of... uh, no, humiliation.

After that, she found "The Heroine Ren Bingqing" and "Tears of a Beautiful Woman" in her second brother's room...

Getting back to the point, Wang Jinxuan felt that Lin Yi didn't seem like a bad person; perhaps he was hiding some secret that he didn't want others to discover.

Since that's the case, she might as well pretend she knows nothing, then slowly build a good relationship with him and gain his trust. Maybe she can learn some truly powerful martial arts techniques and become a legendary heroine. Just thinking about it is exciting...

Chapter 27 The Strange Man Covered in Talismans

Nothing more happened on the way to send Wang Jinxuan home. The two did not exchange many words. After parting ways at the back gate of the prefectural governor's mansion, Lin Yi quickly toured the city.

He was assigned to patrol duties, and if he didn't go on patrol, and ghosts or bandits harmed people at night, he would be held responsible.

As for whether he would encounter that scantily clad enchantress again, Lin Yi wasn't too worried.

As long as he runs fast enough, the demoness won't be able to catch him.

He could kill any of the other low-level henchmen who came.

"This is what happens when someone possesses a powerful weapon and the desire to kill arises spontaneously. If I hadn't cultivated before I arrived, I probably would have had to join the cult."

Lin Yi recalled what had happened in the alley and couldn't help but sigh.

He had no regrets about killing people; he was just glad that he had the power to kill.

He was grateful that he could live again under a different identity after his death. This was a blessing from heaven, and it gave him another chance.

Therefore, he would never show mercy to anyone who could threaten his life.

"We must find a way to eradicate the Pure Heaven Cult. I may not be able to do it by myself. I need to find a reliable ally."

The first person that came to Lin Yi's mind was Guan Buping. However, although Guan Buping had a great grudge against the Jingtian Sect, he must have encountered something that had broken his spirit. If he were to face the Jingtian Sect again, he would be of limited use.

The authorities and righteous sects also need to crack down on cults.

He needs to find ways to make contact with these things; it's something he must do to understand the world.

"Let's take a look at the book Brother Guan gave us first!"

Lin Yi originally wanted to go home to read it, but he was attacked on the way and picked up a female knight who was just there to die. He couldn't read the Secret Records of the Jingye Division in front of her, so it was delayed until now.

It's fine to just make do with the moonlight; he can see it anyway.

The first page serves as a preface, with few difficult-to-read traditional Chinese characters, making it relatively easy for Lin Yi to read. Moreover, the first page already addresses the content that Lin Yi cares about.

"The practice of pacifying the night has a long history. Our ancestors followed the way of heaven and the seasons, rising during the day and resting at night. However, evil spirits and demons caused disturbances and repeated disturbances. Therefore, they sent strong men from their clans to patrol the night with fire to protect the peace of the area."

The Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor emerged, followed by Yao and Shun. It was only with King Wu of Zhou that the name "Jingye" (meaning "pacifying the night") was established, and the state lasted for eight thousand years, slaying countless demons. When the country was destroyed and cities collapsed, evil spirits rose again. The Qin Emperor, wielding the Nine Tripods, unified the world and established the Jingye Bureau. The Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system, which remained unchanged through the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and continues to this day.

As a liberal arts student, Lin Yi could easily understand this classical Chinese text. It tells the story of the origin of the Jingye Division. The "early people" probably refers to the ancient tribal era. At that time, there was a tradition of night watchmen. This tradition followed the Yan, Huang, Yao, and Shun dynasties, but it was not until the time of King Wu of Zhou that the title of "Jingye Zhe" (Night Watchman) came into use.

But the phrase "over eight thousand years" left Lin Yi speechless.

Eight thousand years?

Historically, the Zhou dynasty lasted only eight hundred years, but here it has been ten times longer.

Is this still the same world he used to live in?