I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

"I was the one who did it, and I killed the evil monk. However, Chang'an City is still not peaceful, so you should be careful. By the way, what are you doing here?"

Xiao Yue then told Lin Yi about her experiences over the past few days. Although she hadn't spent much time with Lin Yi before, she couldn't help but regard him as her closest person.

When she was in danger, Lin Yi appeared out of nowhere and boldly declared that he would protect all those who were trafficked.

Later, he took her as his disciple, passed on his true teachings to her, and bestowed upon her secret treasures. Xiao Yue knew that she owed her success today to Lin Yi.

No matter how she tries to repay Lin Yi, she can never repay his kindness.

Since I can't pay it back, I'll just not pay it back for now.

She considered Lin Yi a close friend, and naturally recounted all the hardships she had endured these past few days, her words carrying a hint of coquetry, though she herself was unaware of it.

The cavalrymen traveling with them all silently turned their backs, not daring to look or listen.

Only the kitten in Lin Yi's arms sensed a great threat.

They're all princesses, all surnamed Xiao, and all beautiful. This one is even more capable than her master! Young Master, if you don't show up soon, your elder brother will be kidnapped by someone else!

Wu Yun was also conflicted. On the one hand, she had to protect Xiao Se and not let her break her vow.

After all, Xiao Se was the generation with the best chance of breaking the curse, and also the last generation.

The Demon Emperor's dying words have already been conveyed to Xiao Se: if her descendants, who have such a high chance of breaking the curse, still cannot break it, then let's stop here and not let our descendants suffer any longer.

On the other hand, Wu Yun also hopes that Xiao Se and Lin Yi's relationship will go smoothly.

After all, she had watched Xiao Se grow up, and it was truly remarkable that she could like someone.

In short, Wu Yun wants Xiao Se to fall in love, but is also afraid that she will be taken advantage of.

Now that a formidable foe has appeared, Wu Yun also senses the crisis on Xiao Se's behalf.

Lin Yi had no idea that the cat had so many thoughts. He casually petted the cat and listened to Xiao Yue tell her about her experiences, which he also found quite exciting.

It's true that she had a smooth and successful life, but every time she gambled with her life. Every time, if she was unlucky, she would be the one to die.

"Don't worry, I will stay in Chang'an for a while and teach you martial arts properly. Just go and do your own thing."

At that moment, Lin Yi made a decision.

His journey north was to exorcise demons, but after being in the northern border for so long, he had only caught some wandering ghosts and minor mountain demons. With his 32-fold weakening effect, killing them or not made much difference.

Moreover, the reason why the North is mostly black and red is not because of demons. Demons like the White Wolf King are actually worshipped and protected by the local people.

The Northern Wei Dynasty did not have a Jingyesi (Night Guard), but each of its tribes had their own totems for protection. These totems protected their respective areas, and the Northern Wei actually performed their duties better than the Jingyesi of the Southern Dynasties.

It's not that the Jingye Division is incompetent; it's simply that the two sides treat each other differently.

Totems are worshipped and venerated; all they need to do is act as bodyguards.

The Jingye Division has to investigate cases, be mindful of their superiors' moods, face hostility from sects, and confront the most dangerous situations, all while being penniless.

Such conditions are not something that capable people would covet to join the Jingye Division; only those cultivators with a sense of mission would take the mission of pacifying the night and bringing peace to the people as their guiding principle.

Getting back to the main point, since the Black and Red in the Northern Territory is not a calamity caused by demons but by human actions, Lin Yi naturally cannot ignore it.

But it's pointless for him to seal his spiritual essence and kill people. Even if he slaughters an entire city, so what?

He couldn't possibly occupy a place; once he left, the people would still be under the rule of the Northern Wei.

Just then, Xiao Yue arrived.

She can do things that Lin Yi cannot.

The expulsion of the Tartars and the restoration of the Central Plains will begin in Chang'an.

Lin Yi staying in Chang'an would not only allow him to teach Xiao Yue some advanced ideas and impart powerful martial arts skills, but also save her life in the worst-case scenario.

It would be best if Xiao Yue won, but even if she lost, with Lin Yi there and a million-strong army, they wouldn't be able to harm a single hair on Xiao Yue's head.

When Xiao Yue heard that Lin Yi wanted to stay, she jumped up with joy.

"Really? Master, you're going to stay and help me?"

"I'm just helping you out of convenience. Ultimately, you have to walk your own path."

Lin Yi smiled gently and said, "Alright, we can catch up later. There are still many unrests in the city. Now that you have taken Chang'an, you should quickly restore order to the city!"

"As ordered!"

Xiao Yue responded playfully, and Lin Yi quickly said, "Don't say 'yes,' you are their leader, you must have the dignity of a leader."

"I don't need to be authoritative in front of my master! Master, come with me to handle this. This is the first time I've ever seen the real Chang'an City!"

As she spoke, she took Lin Yi's hand and asked him to come with her.

Annoyed, Wuyun slapped at Xiao Yue with her paw, but she still knew her limits and didn't scratch her; she just patted her with her paw pad.

"So cute, Master, can I hug you?"

"Okay."

Lin Yi pondered that liking to hug cats is a girl's nature.

However, it still requires the cloud's consent.

But before he could finish his sentence, Xiao Yue hugged the cat and him together.

“Master, you agreed to it yourself.”

After saying that, Xiao Yue, like a thief, mounted her horse and rode away.

"Brothers, retreat!"

"Master, I'll come to see you again tomorrow after I've tidied up Chang'an!"

Lin Yi: "..."

Something's off about this apprentice.

Actually, Xiao Yue had just suddenly found the courage to hug Lin Yi. She had originally planned to go shopping in Chang'an with Lin Yi, but she suddenly got a shiver and ended up hugging him.

It was a moment of impulse, and of course she ran away as fast as she could. Otherwise, she wouldn't know how to face Lin Yi.

Anyway, let's just run first and figure things out later.

As long as I run away, I can pretend nothing happened tomorrow.

The dark cloud was still in a daze; this woman had really shown off to the cat.

She's too dangerous; Xiao Se has to keep her in check!

Otherwise, if she dared to hug Lin Yi today, wouldn't she want to kiss him tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, wouldn't she want to do *that*?

As a princess, how could she be so lacking in self-restraint!

The dark cloud was furious, so it quickly took out a pair of intertwined branches and carved words on them: "I miss you so much, where are you?"

In the city of Chang'an, beneath a dimly lit, dry well, Xiao Se felt the warmth in her hand and knew that Lin Yi had sent her another message.

She deciphered the words above, and a sweet feeling welled up inside her, but she was helpless in the face of her current predicament.

After arriving in Chang'an, Xiao Se naturally acted cautiously, not wanting to cause trouble or get into conflicts with others.

She only wanted to search for the last dragon scale and then meet Lin Yi here.

Then, she found the well, from which the faint aura of dragon scales emanated.

So she crawled inside.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered, she was locked in place by a dense array of talismans and incantations. Her body was covered in talismans, and she was completely unable to move.

She knew she had been ambushed, but had no way to ask anyone for help.

Even though she was holding the conjoined branch in her hand, she couldn't move an inch.

"Who exactly are you?!"

She saw the outline of a figure in the darkness.

Xiao Se knew she had been tricked, but she had five lives. If she was really pushed to the limit, she would use any means necessary to make this person pay the price.

"Me? Just a guardian."

Judging from the voice, she's quite young, a girl, but her voice is numb and cold, as if the person opposite her is an emotionless killer.

“Guardian? Are you worried that I will take the treasure below? If you release me, I swear I will not steal the treasure you are guarding.”

Xiao Se is also pragmatic. Right now, all she can do is talk. If she doesn't compromise, she really won't be able to move anywhere.

However, the other party's answer surprised Xiao Se.

"The treasure is destined for you; it was meant to be yours, but the time is not yet right."

"Then can you let me go and let me see my brother first? I promise, I really won't take anything you tell me not to take..."

"Are you going to see your lover?"

The voice inside immediately made Xiao Se bristle. She arrogantly denied it, saying, "He's not my lover, he's just my older brother."

"Then you're not allowed to go."

Xiao Se: "..."

"What if it's your lover?"

As she said this, her face was flushed and her heart was racing, but she was also very happy and excited.

It's a wonderful feeling to quietly share your innermost thoughts with strangers when Lin Yi isn't around.

"Then you absolutely must not go."

Xiao Se: "..."

"You have a more important mission. Human love is not something you should enjoy now. What you need is to re-engrave the talisman on your spiritual platform. Only in this way can you defeat your enemy."

"Re-engraving the talisman?"

Xiao Se found these four words absurd. How could one possibly re-engrave a talisman? A person only has nine talismans, and can only engrave nine talismans. Once engraved, the nature of the talisman is completely fixed, and there is absolutely no possibility of starting over.

However, the other party seemed unwilling to listen to her explanation. Nine golden rays flew out from the darkness, imprinting themselves one by one on Xiao Se's forehead...

Chapter 394 Observing in the Dark

The talisman already exists, how can it be reforged?