I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

Unable to withstand the attack, Lu Pan hastily retreated several steps, and could only utter a harsh threat: "I'll be waiting for the day we meet again!"

After saying that, he casually waved his hand, and three wisps of soul appeared in his hand. A black door appeared out of thin air, and Lu Pan stepped inside. Chen Nan did not pursue him.

He turned to look at Lin Yi. The young man looked rather disheveled, which was normal. His enemies were so powerful that it was already difficult for him to survive, let alone that he had managed to kill two of them.

How are you?

Chen Nan helped Lin Yi up with concern. Lin Yi shook his head and said weakly, "I'm fine."

His performance was 70% realistic; in reality, Lin Yi had already recovered 30% of his strength.

If we delay any longer, he can recover more.

This was the first time Lin Yi had been in such a difficult situation, and only then did he realize that he possessed this ability.

Rapid consumption leads to rapid recovery; the greater the consumption, the faster the recovery. Lin Yi could clearly feel that during the most dangerous moments, a large amount of hot blood surged from his heart, allowing him to recover his strength in a short time.

Lin Yi didn't want Chen Nan to know about this characteristic. Although Chen Nan had just saved his life, the timing of the other party's appearance was so clever that Lin Yi had to be extra careful.

Chen Nan didn't think too much about it. Seeing that Lin Yi was clearly very weak but was still acting so bravely, he quickly warned him, "The methods of the Yin Gods are unpredictable. You should be careful. Let me investigate for you."

Great Confucian and Taoist sages are most skilled at exorcising evil spirits and suppressing wickedness, but Lin Yi is also a great cultivator. Chen Nan was worried that if he acted rashly, Lin Yi would misunderstand, so he made it clear beforehand.

Lin Yi readily agreed and allowed Chen Nan to do as she pleased. Chen Nan then placed one hand on Lin Yi's wrist as if taking his pulse, while his own vital energy overflowed from his fingertips, enveloping Lin Yi and flowing freely within his body.

If he had harbored any ulterior motives, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly. But he was only trying to exorcise the evil spirit from Lin Yi. Lin Yi's body was also pure yang and extremely strong. When his righteous energy arrived here, it was as if it had returned home. It happily circulated through Lin Yi's body and found nothing.

Lu Pan had indeed injected a stream of evil energy into his body, but it was swallowed up as soon as it reached his heart.

It's like a drop of water falling into a stove; it evaporates in the blink of an eye, without any chance to bounce back.

Chen Nan naturally didn't discover anything at this moment. He only judged from the pleasant feeling he received from the positive energy that if Lin Yi were to cultivate Confucianism and Taoism, he would definitely have a bright future.

However, if the other party has achieved success in cultivation, they may not be willing to enter the Confucian school.

Chen Nan knew this matter would not be easy, but he still put some thought into it.

Even if he doesn't learn anything, it's still a great thing to make a good connection.

"Indeed, there is no serious problem, just exhaustion. A few days of rest should make him fine."

Chen Nan first explained his diagnosis of Lin Yi, and then asked, "May I ask how you should address me, my friend?"

"My name is Yi Lin. Thank you for saving me this time, sir."

Lin Yi had originally planned to kill Chen Nan after killing the Moonlight Buddha, but now he realized that Chen Nan was hiding something much more. Moreover, since Chen Nan possessed such righteous energy, he shouldn't be a bad person, and Lin Yi had no reason to kill him.

His submission to Xiao Zhao may have been due to unavoidable reasons. Let's see if he can be persuaded to surrender. Otherwise, if Chen Nan is determined to aid and abet evil, Lin Yi will have no choice but to kill him.

Lin Yi was unaware that Chen Nan was also trying to recruit him to his side.

If such a brave man, who is not afraid of the powerful and dares to directly charge into the military camp and kill generals, were to join them, their great cause would surely be much smoother.

Upon hearing Lin Yi's thanks, Chen Nan immediately said, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formalities. You uphold justice and vanquish demons, and as the magistrate of a prefecture, it is my duty to lend a helping hand."

"It is I who should thank you for eliminating the scourge for the people of Hanzhong."

"Does the gentleman believe that the calamity of Hanzhong Commandery lies in demons?"

Their eyes met, and they both understood each other's feelings.

Chen Nan knew what Lin Yi meant, but pretended not to know and asked, "What do you think, fellow Daoist?"

"The people's suffering does not lie with demons, but with the court. Demons may cause harm, but their harm is limited to a village or town. When the court causes harm, all the people of the world suffer. As the prefect, you are in charge of overseeing this region. Have you not noticed this?"

Lin Yi really dared to say those words; he's definitely a big traitor.

This is exactly the kind of talent Chen Nan needs.

"To my shame, although I have the ambition to change the world, I am but a lowly person with little influence. Although I have some minor cultivation, I am no match for the imperial army. I can only defend the border and wait for the right time to act."

Meeting you today, my fellow Daoist, I realize that the opportune moment has arrived, and it is time to rise up. Our current emperor is wicked; after usurping the throne, he has even murdered the late empress, concubines, and children—truly an act of beastly cruelty.

I am willing to raise an army and start a rebellion under the pretext of obeying the imperial decree to suppress the traitors. Fellow Daoist, are you willing to join me in this effort to restore peace and prosperity to the world?

Lin Yi: "..."

It's clear that Chen Nan was prepared in advance; he just happened to be there by chance.

Now they're trying to recruit him!

It was at this moment that Liu Jian led five thousand elite soldiers to attack.

With Chen Nan's people working together from the inside and outside, entering the pass and breaking into the city would be a piece of cake.

Liu Jian didn't have time to deal with the situation at the military camp for the time being.

The real deciding factor is Chen Nan's side of the battlefield. As long as he wins there, the leaderless army camp will be no threat.

Liu Jian had expected another tough battle, but when he rushed over, the matter was already settled.

Lin Yi fought a fierce battle with several first-rank officials for half the night without disturbing anyone else in the inn, but when Liu Jian arrived, the entire Hanzhong Prefecture seemed to be awakened.

The sound of soldiers running in their armor, and the synchronized sound of their footsteps, filled one with dread.

Hanzhong Commandery was originally a border town, so the people there were even more cautious and careful. At the slightest sign of trouble, they would think about how to save their lives.

While Liu Jian was on his mission, Xiao Yue was also busy.

She ambushed them on the other side of Liu Jian, and upon seeing their actions, Xiao Yue killed them all.

Where did all these armored soldiers come from?! What's even more outrageous is that they just let them through the city gates.

The situation was clearly unexpected. At this moment, Xiao Yue knew she had to make a decision.

This army was clearly not from the Hanzhong Commandery headquarters; it came from somewhere else. Although we don't know why they came, they might be there to reap the benefits.

Her Hanzhong will be easily taken away. If she misses Hanzhong, where can she find another one?

Fortune favors the bold. Xiao Yue knew that although she was a princess, she was actually just a lowly person. If she died, she would die. But if she didn't have power while she was alive, her beautiful face would become a source of trouble.

Without the support of others, one will ultimately become nothing more than a plaything for others.

Now that we have a chance to fight for our lives, why not give it our all?

"Everyone, follow me into the city!"

Her idea was indeed bold, which shocked her companions so much that they went weak in the knees.

Don't die?

Would you dare to enter the city under these circumstances?

"Those who desire wealth and glory, come with me; those who are afraid of death, stay behind!"

After saying that, Xiao Yue took the lead and rushed towards the city gate.

Five thousand people may not sound like much, but even with the city gates wide open, it would still take some effort.

In the pitch black, to avoid attracting attention as much as possible, Chen Nan's men extinguished the fire.

This gave Xiao Yue an opportunity. She seemed to be courting death, but she was incredibly lucky to follow Liu Jian's army into the city.

In the pitch-black environment, Liu Jian's troops were in a hurry to support Chen Nan, and no one paid attention to whether the people behind them were their own.

After entering the city, Xiao Yue did not continue to follow Liu Jian's troops.

At first, she thought these foreign soldiers were there to attack the city and would definitely raid the camp next.

But Xiao Yue carefully observed their route and realized that they were clearly heading towards the city center.

"If they're not going to raid the camp, then what are they going to do?"

Xiao Yue's heart tightened as she thought of her future master.

If anyone were to cause trouble in the city at this time, it would definitely be Lin Yi.

Unfortunately, even if she was worried, there was nothing she could do.

She brought three hundred men with her, but now less than a hundred are still with her.

These hundred weaklings, though courageous, had no power to influence the course of the battle.

Xiao Yue frowned for a long time before finally making a bolder decision than sneaking into the city earlier.

"Let's go, let's seize the Hanzhong military camp!"

Chapter 365 The Biggest Fraud Case in This Dynasty

Those who came to the city with Xiao Yue all thought Xiao Yue was particularly outrageous.

She now has fewer than a hundred people around her, mostly peasants or bookish nerds. Hanzhong Commandery has 30,000 soldiers, all of whom are skilled warriors.

Even if the Hanzhong army is without a general and leaderless, it's not something they can take down with just a few men, is it?

Some people tried to persuade Xiao Yue, but at this moment, Xiao Yue made an even more outrageous decision.

“We will split into two groups. Sun Yu, you take fifty men and create chaos in the city. The bigger the commotion, the better.”

Sun Yu was the descendant of a former Qi official who had committed a crime. He was also sold to Hanzhong County by Xiao Zhaofa. After Xiao Yue issued a call to action, Sun Yu quickly showed his loyalty.

Having previously decided to enter the city, he followed without hesitation.

At this moment, Xiao Yue naturally entrusted important tasks to people she recognized.

Seeing that Xiao Yue's eyes were firm, and that she didn't seem to have made the decision rashly, but rather had a well-thought-out plan, Sun Yu didn't ask any more questions. He simply followed her instructions and selected several dozen people to leave.

Those who followed Xiao Yue into the city were already risking their lives. Everyone who came into the city was fighting for their lives. Even though Xiao Yue's decision seemed outrageous, they had no choice but to stay.

At this point, he had no choice but to follow Xiao Yue down this dark path.

"The rest of you, come with me to the military camp. I, Xiao Yue, hereby swear that if we win this battle, I will ensure your wealth and honor; if we lose, I will die before you."

For a princess to speak to such an extent, how could her followers not be excited?

They still value their status quite a bit, unlike modern people who are not easily fooled.

Based on Xiao Yue's words alone, they would go even if it meant going to their deaths.

Besides, Xiao Yue was going to risk her life, not to die.

When the group of dozens of people hurried to the outside of the military camp, Hanzhong City was already in an uproar.

The people of Hanzhong were already easily frightened. When Sun Yu shouted a few times, the people thought that a bandit army was attacking the city. In an instant, some ran away, some fled, some hid, and some made a ruckus.

Flames soared into the sky, and chaos reigned everywhere.