I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

"I just feel that I owe him a lot in the past, and this time we'll call it even. If I see him again in the future, I definitely won't hold back."

Xiao Yue looked at Lin Yi, who had emerged from the room, and bowed slightly in response.

Seeing this, Lin Yi smiled and said, "When you're facing me, you don't need to put in so much effort. I'm a very magnanimous person and won't hold it against you for saying or doing anything wrong."

His words only made Xiao Yue more apprehensive. Was he warning her about the little trick she had just used?

It's no wonder Xiao Yue overthinks things. Being in the palace, if you don't keep your guard up, you might die without even knowing how.

"Your disciple knows his mistake."

Lin Yi: "..."

Alright, this apprentice's personality still needs some time to be tamed. Lin Yi can understand her caution and prudence.

She wasn't familiar with him yet, and was afraid that the master she was about to meet would be gone. She thought that as they spent more time together, she would naturally become less reserved.

To put her at ease, Lin Yi said directly, "You have passed my test. In fact, you are even more outstanding than I imagined. As agreed, I will take you as my disciple."

"Thank you, Master."

Xiao Yue immediately knelt down and kowtowed once. Lin Yi then told her to stand up.

"Now that you are in the public service, it will be difficult for you to make further progress in ordinary cultivation techniques. But I have a 'Killing Sutra' that should be just right for you."

The Sutra of Killing?

This name doesn't sound like a legitimate martial arts technique.

Could my master be a member of a demonic cult?

Xiao Yue was right; the Killing Sutra was indeed an unorthodox cultivation method.

This is what Lin Yi got after killing the Black Demon. Killing the Black Demon alone brought Lin Yi a very generous reward.

Even after slaying some demons more powerful than the Black Demon, the gains were not as great.

Those demons and monsters at the level of demon kings mostly possessed innate supernatural powers, which Lin Yi found difficult to wield with a human body.

Looking back at the demons he had slain, he realized that the only skill he had acquired was charm, and he even got some new poses as a bonus.

Getting back to the point, Lin Yi teaching Xiao Yue unorthodox martial arts techniques was certainly not to harm her.

In his view, many unorthodox practices actually have merit and can be a direction for studying the essence of the world.

If one were to delve into the study of the Ghost Refining Technique of the Hundred Ghosts Sect, one might be able to understand the origins, growth patterns, and sources of power of ghosts. This could very well be a path to pursuing the essence of the world.

Unfortunately, the Hundred Ghosts Sect used this discovery to do evil, harming living beings and enslaving ghost servants.

For example, the Killing Sutra is based on the discovery of the power of killing intent. Killing intent can instill fear in people, and once they are intimidated by it, they lose their will to resist and will only offer their necks to be slaughtered.

The stronger the killing intent, the stronger the deterrent effect.

The Killing Sutra further explores the path of entering the Dao through killing, claiming that killing energy can strengthen the five internal organs and enhance the spirit, similar to the Five Qi returning to their origin and the Three Flowers gathering at the top of the head, just like Qi cultivation.

This method of cultivation differs from ordinary Qi cultivation in that ordinary Qi cultivation involves refining essence into Qi, while the Killing Scripture only requires killing Qi.

Where does murderous intent come from? It comes from the desire to kill, and it also comes from killing.

This set of techniques allows for faster entry and advancement than ordinary Qi cultivation, but there are trade-offs. In order to gain power as quickly as possible, some people will kill others to improve their cultivation.

The more you kill, the more inhuman you become.

However, the Sutra on Killing already mentions that one should use one's human heart to control one's killing heart, and not let one's killing heart control one's human heart.

Unfortunately, generation after generation of successors lost themselves in the process of rapidly gaining power, and naturally, they all met with bad ends.

There was nothing wrong with the technique itself. Lin Yi even felt that the power born from the killing intent was similar to the improvement of the cultivation of ghosts and the righteous spirit of Confucianism.

Power originates from the heart. Confucianism is rooted in benevolence, hence it is righteous energy. The Killing Sutra cultivates the will to kill, hence it is murderous energy. Ghosts gain power from negative emotions, hence it is yin energy.

The source of everything, however, is the heart.

This is somewhat idealistic, but Lin Yi has seen so many supernatural powers and techniques, many of which are idealistic, even the Heart Sword Technique he cultivates is like that.

If Lin Yi weren't still at the level of studying the essence of the world, he would definitely put in the effort to delve into this area. In any case, he certainly wouldn't harm Xiao Yue.

However, judging from Xiao Yue's nervous appearance, Lin Yi knew he had frightened her.

For a fleeting moment, he even considered letting out a strange, eerie laugh to scare Xiao Yue.

This shows that he always harbored some perverse sense of humor.

Of course, despite his thoughts and antics, he knew that Xiao Yue was timid and easily frightened, so he earnestly advised her, "The Killing Sutra is not a demonic cultivation method, but those who cultivate the Killing Sutra are prone to going astray."

Xiao Yue: "..."

Master, what you said doesn't sound that different to me!

"As long as you hold fast to your principles, this technique should be the most suitable for you. You need to understand who can be killed and who cannot be killed."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yue asked, "Please enlighten me, Master."

"Anyone who threatens your life can be killed, regardless of good or evil, right or wrong. Protecting yourself is the most important thing."

The first point suited Xiao Yue's taste perfectly. She nodded and couldn't help but feel a little closer to Lin Yi.

She had sought out teachers to learn skills before, but those teachers were full of moral principles and taught her to be tolerant, generous, and to distinguish between right and wrong.

This master is truly unique, prioritizing his disciple's self-preservation above all else. When the disciple feels his master's care, he naturally feels a sense of warmth.

“Those who commit evil deeds and whose crimes deserve to be punished may be killed.”

Xiao Yue nodded, agreeing with the logic behind this murder.

"Then who should not be killed?"

"No one is immune to being killed."

Lin Yi's answer once again surprised Xiao Yue. Her eyes widened and her heart pounded again.

My master is probably a member of a demonic cult, isn't he?

Am I on a pirate ship?

Xiao Yue felt bitter inside, but she dared not say it.

She said dryly, "And what's the explanation for that?"

Lin Yi had only said half of his sentence when he saw Xiao Yue's flustered expression, so he quickly finished the sentence.

"Only people you don't want to kill."

Lin Yi didn't set too many rules for Xiao Yue. Setting too many rules would only make Xiao Yue worry more. Besides, any rule that is meant for people will inevitably be broken someday.

If Xiao Yue keeps the precepts for too long and then suddenly breaks them, it may cause a backlash against her own mental state.

Conversely, the absence of rules is the greatest rule.

There are no people who cannot be killed, only people who do not want to be killed.

“Only those who cultivate themselves and uphold righteousness and guard their hearts have the opportunity to achieve the Great Dao. Those who are only interested in profit will go down the demonic path and never be able to get back.

As long as you maintain a kind heart and don't let yourself be blinded by self-interest, there will be no problem practicing the Killing Sutra.

"If one day you truly fail to keep the precepts, don't worry too much. Your master will cleanse the sect and prevent you from committing too many sins in this world."

hiss……

At first, Xiao Yue thought Lin Yi was a kind and gentle elder, but now she realized that he was truly ruthless in his killing intent...

No wonder he said that all demons had to die that night. It turns out that with his master, whether or not to kill someone was entirely up to his own mood.

"Your disciple has learned a great deal. Thank you, Master, for imparting the Dharma."

Having said all that, Xiao Yue knew that unless she wanted to betray her sect, she had no choice but to learn this technique.

Of course, she could choose to refuse, but that would probably offend her master, and the consequences were unknown. Xiao Yue dared not gamble.

Seeing that Xiao Yue had agreed, Lin Yi raised his finger and touched Xiao Yue's forehead.

A scripture immediately came to mind for Xiao Yue, explaining the source, function, and future prospects of murderous intent.

After reading the entire text, Xiao Yue realized that Lin Yi hadn't lied to her. This was a superior martial art that was considered a demonic technique. However, she would have to be more careful in the future.

There are reasons why so many people who practiced the Killing Sutra went astray.

After reading the Sutra of Killing, Xiao Yue realized that Lin Yi had not withdrawn his hand. Soon after, another sutra appeared in her mind.

"Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva..."

Lin Yi certainly didn't dare to completely let the promising young girl he had his eye on grow up unchecked. If she really went astray, it would be his own fault.

Therefore, the combination of the Killing Sutra and the Heart Sutra of Guanyin should not have led Xiao Yue down the path of evil.

Having resolved the most basic training issues, Lin Yi then taught Xiao Yue a set of sword techniques.

At this point, the "hands-off master" was ready to run away.

His goal was the Hundred Ghosts Sect in Baishui County, and then he would go north to slay demons and monsters. On the way, he encountered a promising young woman and took her as his disciple, but he didn't have much time to stay by her side to teach her. He could only give her the initiation and let her learn on her own.

"Have you remembered everything I taught you?"

Xiao Yue nodded repeatedly, indicating that she had remembered. Lin Yi then said, "I have other matters to attend to on this trip. I will be going to Northern Wei later. If everything goes well for you, perhaps we can meet again in a foreign land."

"Isn't Master coming with me?"

Xiao Yue was somewhat disappointed. She had originally thought she would have a powerful ally, but now it seemed that she still had to rely on herself.

"If I travel with you, I won't be able to train you. Don't worry, as long as you stay true to yourself, everything will go smoothly."

Lin Yi did not tell Xiao Yue that she was a person with great fortune, and that her fortune was getting stronger and stronger.

Under Lin Yi's all-seeing eye, Xiao Yue shone with golden light, and within this golden light, there was also a hint of sharpness.

Lin Yi carefully sensed it and faintly felt that it represented the aura of killing and conquest.

Clearly, his newly accepted apprentice was not going to be a slacker; her future was destined to be full of challenges.

This is also why Lin Yi chose the Killing Scripture for her among many cultivation techniques.

Since she has her own destiny, Lin Yi naturally doesn't want to interfere. He just wants to give her some help to make a living.

With her good fortune and intelligence, Lin Yi felt that she shouldn't have any major problems.

Lin Yi had also overheard the previous meeting and couldn't help but admire Xiao Yue's courage and decisiveness.

She dared to launch a northern expedition under these circumstances, and what she said made a lot of sense. Lin Yi thought highly of her.