I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

The physical examination at this stage is more thorough. The person must be completely naked for inspection to ensure there are no hidden weapons on their body and to check for poisoning.

These are all lessons learned by Tuoba Yu from the assassination attempts he has faced over the years.

But this time the situation is slightly different.

Lin Yi was wary of the five first-rank masters in the Prince's mansion, but now, Tuoba Yu had no masters by his side.

what does this mean?

This means that once he makes a move, no one can effectively stop him immediately.

Wasn't that what he wanted to achieve by sneaking into the Prince's mansion?

I just didn't expect everything to go so smoothly.

At this point, Lin Yi had no reason to hesitate.

Tuoba Yu was still giving orders, his eyes fixed intently on Hua Nianrou. This was the appetizer.

Looking into his undisguised eyes, Hua Nianrou knew what she was about to encounter. At this moment, the complexity of her feelings could only be understood by analyzing a pie chart.

She had expectations, expectations of watching Tuoba Yu die soon.

The desire to avenge a great grudge and the joy of soon being free made it difficult for her to remain calm.

She was also furious. Seeing Tuoba Yu's appearance reminded her of the deaths of herself and her sister's family.

In the end, all that remains is fear and regret.

She had suffered a lot and endured a lot of hardship, but that didn't mean she could face everything with ease. After all, she was a young woman, so how could she not be afraid?

The regret is that, apart from my childhood, the rest of my life has been miserable, and I have never lived my life properly.

If there is an afterlife, she doesn't want to be beautiful; she only wishes for her family to be safe and have a smooth life.

Hua Nianrou was already thinking about what would happen next, Tuoba Yu was thinking about taking off his clothes, and Gu Tinglan was figuring out how to escape when facing the enemy. At this moment, a sudden change occurred.

Lin Yi, who had been sitting quietly, suddenly left a blur, and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Tuoba Yu, grabbing Tuoba Yu's neck with one hand.

He was so fast that no one could react in time, and Tuoba Yu was especially panicked.

You should know that he had twelve powerful shamans by his side, and these shamans were all extremely powerful. How come they didn't have time to protect him?

They talk a big game, but they're useless when it really matters!

Tuoba Yu cursed inwardly, unaware that these great shamans were also aggrieved.

The Great Witch is at most a second-rank cultivator. Even a first-rank cultivator wouldn't dare say they could stop Lin Yi's speed, let alone a bunch of second-rank cultivators.

This is a case of "dimensional reduction attack".

At this point, having more people was meaningless; they could only hastily form ranks and shout at Lin Yi, "Quickly put down the prince!"

Gu Tinglan was also dumbfounded.

She was still thinking about taking the opportunity to capture Tuoba Yu later. After all, it was uncertain whether there were any experts around Tuoba Yu. Although she had Taoist skills and had practiced mortal martial arts, she had never thought of capturing Tuoba Yu directly among a group of guards.

Is this what you mean by having a little bit of basic skill?

"Hero, spare my life!"

Tuoba Yu, living a carefree life, was naturally afraid of death; once dead, he would lose this enjoyment. He immediately begged for mercy.

Of course, he could also choose to threaten Lin Yi, saying that he had 100,000 troops and two high priests and spirits at home, but he was now in Lin Yi's hands and dared not provoke Lin Yi.

However humble he appears now, the angrier he is inside.

Once we're free, we'll definitely teach Lin Yi a lesson!

At this moment, Tuoba Yu had not yet realized the seriousness of the matter. He still thought that Lin Yi was just a slightly more powerful bandit, and that he was able to succeed this time because his subordinates were negligent. He thought that if it happened again, he would definitely not fall into Lin Yi's hands.

He now deeply regrets his actions. The rat-like Taoist had predicted a bloody calamity for him, but who could have imagined it would come so soon?

Please, please let me go!

Lin Yi didn't care much about Tuoba Yu's inner thoughts.

He looked at the others and said, "Release them all first."

Lin Yi could act recklessly on his own, but if he could, he would still like to help these poor people.

It's strange, though. Although the commotion here wasn't big, he didn't try to hide it. A first-grade expert should have sensed it, so why didn't anyone come over?

Maybe they're using some underhanded tactics?

Lin Yi became more vigilant and quietly placed a finger on Tuoba Yu's back.

If anything unexpected happens, he can kill Tuoba Yu instantly.

Tuoba Yu had no idea that Lin Yi had no intention of letting him go. When he heard that there were conditions, he was overjoyed and thought he wouldn't have to die.

"I'll release it right away!"

Tuoba Yu readily agreed, and just then, Chang Wei returned.

He was unaware of what was happening inside, but seeing so many people there, he guessed that it was Tuoba Yu who had arrived.

His heart tightened; he hadn't gathered ten people when Tuoba Yu arrived, which was bad news.

He hurriedly ran while shouting, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have brought back an absolutely stunning beauty for you!"

Tuoba Yu: "..."

Thank you so much!

When Chang Wei entered the room, he realized that something was wrong. Tuoba Yu was being grabbed like a chick!

Lin Yi sneered upon hearing this. Such a blatant abduction of women on the street showed Tuoba Yu's arrogance and the arrogance of his gang of lackeys.

Lin Yi secretly made up his mind that he would not let any of these people go!

"move!"

Seeing that Lin Yi had taken control of the situation, Gu Tinglan quickly went to pull the five terrified girls away.

No matter what, it's important for them to get out of here first.

"Let's hurry up and go too."

Gu Tingxuan also wanted to pull Hua Nianrou, but she dodged him.

Hua Nianrou watched Lin Yi capture Tuoba Yu with a somewhat dazed look in her eyes, and felt a great sense of pleasure as she watched Tuoba Yu beg for mercy in fear.

"You can leave now. I want to see him die with my own eyes."

With things having progressed to this point, Hua Nianrou had no more reason to pretend. Her plan had been completely thwarted by Lin Yi, and no matter what happened today, Tuoba Yu would never allow her to serve him in bed again.

Hua Nianrou also saw Lin Yi's fierce eyes, and that one look was enough to put her at ease.

Tuoba Yu will definitely die!

Since that's the case, even if she can't kill Tuoba Yu with her own hands, she has to watch him die so that she can feel the thrill of revenge.

As for escaping, there's no need. Using herself as a vessel for the poisonous energy has severely damaged her body. Even if she doesn't die today, she won't have much time left to live.

Seeing that Hua Nianrou wouldn't leave, Gu Tingxuan was extremely anxious, but he didn't know how to persuade this seemingly weak but incredibly determined person.

Gu Tinglan realized that she had mobilized others, and her simple-minded brother was still there, refusing to leave because of the pretty girl. How could she not know that her brother was caught in a love triangle?

It's only natural to be attracted to someone when you're young, but this girl definitely won't like you back!

Didn't you see the way they looked at him with hero worship? Dude, you're out of luck!

Gu Tinglan mentally ranted. She was usually a woman of few words, and while she dared not say it aloud, she would happily chatter on in her heart.

"Brother, let's go, let's leave here, she'll be fine."

Gu Tingxuan was relieved. His sister's analysis was always accurate and had never been wrong.

But as he was about to leave, he still said to Hua Nianrou, "Take care, young lady."

Hua Nianrou smiled at him and said, "Take care too."

Gu Tinglan knew something was wrong when she saw that smile; her brother was probably falling deeply in love.

孽 孽!

Under Tuoba Yu's orders, the guards made way for Gu Tinglan, who then led herself and the other girls away quickly.

When she got close to Yan Qingqiu, she was about to greet him, but a bad feeling suddenly arose in her heart, so she quickly shut her mouth.

Lin Yi also noticed that Hua Nianrou hadn't left, but Yan Qingqiu, who was brought by Chang Weigang, didn't attract anyone's attention.

The guards' attention was all focused on Tuoba Yu, while she quietly hid to the side, out of Lin Yi's sight, so she could watch the drama unfold up close.

Just then, the twelve great witches couldn't hold back any longer and began to attack Lin Yi. Lin Yi didn't notice that Yan Qingqiu was watching him from less than ten feet away.

The reason why the twelve great witches dared to make a move when Lin Yi had Tuoba Yu under his control was that they had underestimated Lin Yi's strength.

In their view, Lin Yi must be a Taoist from the Green and Red Gang. Since he dared to come and assassinate the prince, he must have sealed his spiritual essence. Otherwise, under the influence of the prince's fortune, he wouldn't be able to use much of his cultivation.

But they are twelve top experts. Lin Yi had previously controlled Tuoba Yu, but they were caught off guard. Now that he has captured Tuoba Yu, it should be a piece of cake for him.

Moreover, they each possess supernatural abilities.

The first to act were the high priests who used stealth techniques. Their plan was to quietly approach Lin Yi, rescue Tuoba Yu first, and then work together to kill Lin Yi.

However, the stalking sorcerer seemed particularly comical to Lin Yi.

He tiptoed toward him like a thief, as if he couldn't see him.

Wow, so this is how the Hu people play stealth? It's hilarious!

When he's in stealth, he's no different from usual.

Seeing the other party's blatant sneak attack, Lin Yi pretended not to know. Just as the other party got close enough to make a move, Lin Yi grabbed Tuoba Yu and took a step back, narrowly avoiding the attack.

The great shamans were both angry and anxious when they saw this scene; they were just a hair's breadth away from succeeding!

But now that they've already made their move, there's no turning back. The twelve great witches understand that no matter what the outcome is, they're doomed.

Even if they manage to save Tuoba Yu, they won't be given important positions afterward, and judging from Lin Yi's attitude, he probably won't really let Tuoba Yu go.

If they stood by and watched Lin Yi kill Tuoba Yu and then escape unscathed, they would all be punished by the High Priest.

However, if they accidentally killed Tuoba Yu during the rescue, their guilt would be lessened.

The worst-case scenario is that Lin Yi manages to kill and escape, while if they take action, there are only two outcomes: either they save Tuoba Yu, or Tuoba Yu dies. However, they don't bear much responsibility.