I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

However, He Dong was more reserved than Wu Yun; she couldn't bring herself to lie on the ground and wait for Lin Yi to carry her.

"To be on the safe side, we shouldn't stay here any longer. Let's go find Linglong first."

Where is she?

He Dong asked.

"It's in a hidden place; you'll find out when you come with me."

Before, they weren't family, so he couldn't make decisions for Jiang Linglong. But things are different now. Since they've encountered an enemy that even Jiang Linglong has to temporarily avoid, it's better for him to bring He Dong along.

Besides, times have changed. Although they haven't held a wedding yet, they're practically family now.

Yu Xue and He Dong were both sensible and didn't need Lin Yi to persuade them much before they followed him.

For Lin Yi, traveling dozens of miles out of the city was just a matter of taking a few more steps. Once they arrived at their destination and entered the water, He Dong vaguely felt a sense of familiarity with the place.

"Could it be that the ancient tomb I discovered that day was the place where he met Jiang Linglong?"

He Dong realized the truth, and his feelings suddenly became somewhat complicated.

If she hadn't called Lin Yi over back then, Lin Yi probably wouldn't have had the chance to meet Jiang Linglong.

So, does that mean she's the one who brought Lin Yi and Jiang Linglong together?

Even though He Dong now fully accepts Jiang Linglong's identity and has received many favors from her, the thought that she was the one who brought Lin Yi and Jiang Linglong together still makes her heart feel a little choked up.

And when the Crystal Palace came into view, it confirmed her guess.

孽 孽!

Fortunately, she only brought Lin Yi this one marriage, so let's just say it's a case of sowing good seeds and reaping good fruit!

It was Yu Xue's first time visiting the Crystal Palace, and her two large, intelligent eyes seemed to be speaking volumes.

"Is this where the fierce woman lives?"

Lin Yi smiled and pushed open the door to the Crystal Palace.

The door to the Crystal Palace was only half-open, clearly left by Jiang Linglong for him to push open.

As Lin Yi walked in, he heard shouts. It was Xiao Cao and Wang Jinxuan practicing martial arts, with Jiang Linglong having them fight each other.

The two fought fiercely, but Jiang Linglong, watching from the sidelines, was almost furious.

"Are you guys dancing? You haven't even thrown a punch at each other, you have no intention of killing at all, what kind of boxing are you practicing!"

The comment was spot on; the two were basically fighting their own separate ways, occasionally even combining dodging movements, as if they were practicing the boxing techniques taught by Jiang Linglong.

It was a live-action drill, and it was a bit too intense for her to handle, so she couldn't help but scold them.

Lin Yi laughed when he saw Jiang Linglong's irritability as soon as he entered the Crystal Palace.

With both of his apprentices present, he felt much more at ease.

Although she didn't see Shang Chang'er, that girl is usually very opinionated and probably has her own plans. Jiang Linglong certainly wouldn't neglect her alone.

"Linglong, why are you so angry first thing in the morning!"

Lin Yi joked that Jiang Linglong was also quite angry with her two apprentices, which caused her blood pressure to rise and make her forget that someone else had come to her house.

Upon hearing Lin Yi's voice, she even thought she was dreaming. She stared blankly at Lin Yi, and her smile, which had turned from anger to joy, immediately crumbled.

Lin Yi was holding a cute girl in his arms.

This dream felt so real!

"exquisite!"

Lin Yi called Jiang Linglong's name again, and Jiang Linglong finally realized that this was not a dream. Lin Yi had really returned and had really brought a new girl with him.

That's really something!

"Hey, you're back!"

Hearing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but marvel. Jiang Linglong was truly remarkable for being able to express both her sourness and joy with just a few simple words.

Lin Yi knew she must be jealous, so he handed the little lazy cat to Yu Xue to hold, and then ran over a few steps to hug Jiang Linglong.

"Linglong, I miss you so much."

Lin Yi was even more formidable; with just a few simple words, he could make Jiang Linglong lower all her defenses.

He Dong watched from the sidelines, her teeth aching. She and Lin Yi had reunited, but Lin Yi didn't hug her!

He didn't say anything about missing her, and even now, Lin Yi hasn't asked her why she was on Deadly Island.

Is he angry?

Thinking of this, He Dong felt flustered and at a loss.

Jiang Linglong, however, was still being coy despite receiving such favor, and even retorted, "You've only been gone a few days, I don't believe you'd miss me."

"A day apart feels like three months; how can I not miss you?"

"Hmph, how cheesy! With so many people watching, don't you feel ashamed?"

Jiang Linglong knew she was shy, so she rested her head in Lin Yi's arms to hide it from others.

Hmm? Why does Lin Yi smell like a cat?

You were cuddling cats outside? Two of them!

Lin Yi and Jiang Linglong were showing off their affection, and apart from the carefree Yu Xue and the soundly sleeping Wu Yun, everyone else had a somewhat complicated feeling.

He Dong, in particular, was almost in tears, but she stubbornly held back and didn't make a sound.

"Let's go, let's talk in the inner hall. Dong'er, what are you standing there for? Come here quickly."

Lin Yi hugged Jiang Linglong before turning to greet He Dong.

He Dong was taken aback, and Lin Yi urged again, "Come over here quickly."

He Dong then walked over, and when she got close, Lin Yi put his arm around her waist.

"Is someone secretly jealous?"

"No, I didn't."

He Dong immediately denied it, and Lin Yi, knowing her personality, just smiled.

"Let's go, this journey has been too rushed, I still have so much to tell you!"

And so, Lin Yi, with two beautiful women on his left and right, returned to the inner palace.

Wang Jinxuan watched them leave together, his eyes flashing with a dark and unsettling light.

"Little Grass, let's continue! Go all out, don't be afraid of hurting me."

"Sister Jinxuan, you too!"

The two of them started to fight, their blows landing hard, perhaps to vent some kind of emotion!

Inside the hall, Lin Yi and the two took their seats. Lin Yi first looked at He Dong, whose affairs were almost over. Lin Yi only needed to review the situation, so he could start with a brief introduction.

"Dong'er, why are you on Deadly Island?"

He Dong: "..."

As expected, there would be a reckoning later. He Dong had known this moment would come, but with Lin Yi and Jiang Linglong both here, she felt like a concubine who had made a mistake, being harshly criticized by her husband and first wife.

Fortunately, she had already become human; otherwise, this shock would have increased her cultivation by at least a decade.

Now that things had come to this, He Dong had nothing more to hide, so she recounted the events one by one, except for mentioning that Jiang Linglong had said goodbye to her before she left.

But even though she didn't say anything, Lin Yi was not unaware of it.

How could Jiang Linglong not know that such a big ghost had walked out of the courtyard?

She wasn't always on high alert, but she wasn't so clueless as to not know what would happen if her family members went missing. Besides, with Yu Xue and He Dong together, Lin Yi was certain that, apart from Jiang Linglong, no one in this family could order Yu Xue around.

Jiang Linglong didn't need He Dong's protection; after He Dong's statement, she confessed herself.

"Lin Yi, I also bear responsibility for this. I thought that sending Yu Xue would be enough, but I didn't expect that Qianhuan Guiji had the ability to travel between the two worlds, which almost led to a big mistake."

If you must punish someone, punish me!

As the first wife, she naturally has to take responsibility for the mistakes made by the members of the family.

Jiang Linglong always held herself to the responsibilities of a first wife, leaving Lin Yi with no choice but to shake his head helplessly.

"Now that things have come to this, I don't blame you."

Lin Yi held Jiang Linglong's hand in one hand and He Dong's hand in the other. He said earnestly, "Even if we become husband and wife, we are still, in essence, separate individuals."

We all have our own thoughts, which shouldn't be restricted, but since we're going to be together, isn't trust the most important thing?

Dong'er, I don't blame you for wanting to find a way to turn from a ghost into a human. I'm even touched that you risked your life for me. But why didn't you discuss such a big matter with me?

Do you think I would be so arbitrary as to disregard your opinions in the slightest?

He Dong looked ashamed and lowered his head.

Lin Yi then looked at Jiang Linglong and said, "Linglong, I don't blame you for indulging Dong'er. If I were you, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made a better choice either."

But since you've volunteered to take the punishment in Dong'er's place, I should grant your wish. I hope you two can be like sisters in the future, and that our family can live in harmony and happiness.

"Ah."

Jiang Linglong gave a heavy "hmm," and couldn't help but wonder what method Lin Yi would use to punish her. She guessed it wouldn't be too severe, and she was sure she could handle it.

"Alright, all of this is in the past. Anyway, Dong'er got what she wanted, so let's not dwell on the past."

Lin Yi made a final judgment and put the matter behind him. He Dong, who wanted to say that Jiang Linglong didn't need to be punished for her, couldn't bring herself to say it anymore.

Lin Yi then asked Jiang Linglong why she had hidden away in the Crystal Palace, and Jiang Linglong then told him what she had done in Longhu Mountain.

Upon hearing that Jiang Linglong had also arranged a meal at Longhu Mountain, Lin Yi couldn't help but scratch his head.

Good heavens, Longhu Mountain is in a terrible state.

"Although I did not suffer any loss, I vaguely sensed that there was another master hidden in Longhu Mountain, whose cultivation and strength were probably even above mine."

I am not afraid of them, but I cannot guarantee the safety of others. Therefore, I have no choice but to temporarily live in seclusion here with Bai Lianxian to avoid their wrath.

Lin Yi nodded with satisfaction. Although Jiang Linglong was quite brave and strong, she was also quite methodical in her actions and was not a person who blindly loved to fight.

Bai Lianxian was also here. At the moment, Lin Yi only had two people on his mind: Qu Jing, who was still the chief constable in Xingsha City, and Shang Chang'er, who was his apprentice after all.