I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

"I'll see you off first. You can seek help from the Army Division from Gu Tinglan; there shouldn't be any major problems."

Upon hearing this, Hua Nianrou did not rush to leave. Instead, she asked, "Since they came for me, will they change their plans if I am not here?"

Lin Yi had of course considered this, but Hua Nianrou was just a mortal, and Lin Yi definitely needed to move her away; he couldn't let her take risks here.

"If it's changed, it's changed. Your safety is more important."

Hua Nianrou: "..."

Lin Yi is so domineering, but she likes him a lot.

Hua Nianrou's eyes were a little dazed, and she wished she could throw herself into Lin Yi's arms and hold this man tightly so that he wouldn't be snatched away by other women.

However, the education she received over the years had preserved her last shred of modesty, preventing her from engaging in such infatuated behavior.

She tried to clear her mind and said, "You value my safety more than your plans, so naturally I don't want to hold you back."

Brother Yi, I don't want to be a weak woman who always needs to be protected. I also want to help you in every way I can, so I won't leave.

Her gaze was firm; she hadn't just acted impulsively.

Looking into her eyes, Lin Yi knew the pride in this girl's heart.

She was an ordinary person, without any cultivation, and her body was very weak, but she had a proud spirit.

Her outward gentleness could not conceal her inner strength. Lin Yi knew that Hua Nianrou had already made her own decision, and he could no longer force her to make a decision in the name of what was best for her.

"It seems I need to get to know you again, Miss Hua Nianrou."

Lin Yi frankly said that before this moment, he only thought that Hua Nianrou was a beautiful but weak person. Now he realized that her weakness and strength were just appearances. What she truly possessed was an unyielding belief.

This is a friend worth making.

Lin Yi thought for a moment and then took off his mask, which startled Hua Nianrou quite a bit. However, she was used to being calm and composed, so she didn't show it on her face.

However, seeing that Lin Yi's face was even more handsome under the mask, Hua Nianrou's heart beat even faster.

How could there be such a perfect man in the world?

"Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Lin Yi. Two trees make a forest, symbolizing strength and fortitude. Yi Lin is just an alias, but many people don't know it, so please don't tell anyone."

After saying that, Lin Yi put the mask back on.

Although Hua Nianrou was disappointed that she couldn't see the handsome face from before, she immediately agreed, "I won't tell anyone."

Although no solemn oath was sworn, the words carried great power and inspired trust.

She was actually quite pleased with herself. She figured Gu Tinglan probably didn't know Lin Yi's true face or his real name, but Lin Yi was willing to let her see his true appearance and know his name.

Gu Tinglan, I've won by far too much.

"Since you insist on staying here, I will also give you some self-defense techniques."

Lin Yi rummaged in his cloud bag and finally took out the Demon-Slaying Sword.

The two Heavenly Eyes are about to activate the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts, so the Demon-Slaying Sword won't be of much use. However, the Immortal Sword has a spirit, so it can be used to temporarily protect Hua Nianrou.

However, as soon as Lin Yi took out the Demon Slayer Sword, it emitted an energetic buzzing sound.

Lin Yi wouldn't take her out to fight, and instead made her protect other girls—that's just too much!

When has her Demon-Slaying Sword, being a celestial sword, ever suffered such injustice?

"Alright, don't be angry. Just protect her for now. Next time there's a powerful demon, I'll definitely let you go, okay?"

These days, even swords have their tempers; it's hard to lead a team like this!

Fortunately, the Demon-Slaying Sword had a bad temper, but it was also easy to coax. After Lin Yi said a few kind words, she agreed.

Lin Yi then handed the Demon-Slaying Sword to Hua Nianrou, but when Hua Nianrou reached out to take it, the Demon-Slaying Sword floated to the side on its own.

Hua Nianrou: "..."

She wondered if she was going a little crazy, now even seeing a sword as a rival in love...

Afterwards, Lin Yi visited Lu Yuanhua and gave him a general overview, but did not mention that he had asked Yan Qingqiu for help, only telling him to be careful.

Lin Yi did not intend to let Lu Yuanhua join the battle, but instead had him stay in the rear to maintain overall stability.

Lin Yi only attracted the dark clouds after Lu Yuanhua took his two disciples away with him.

Wuyun, the lazy cat, has been spending a lot of time sunbathing with Hua Nianrou lately, but sometimes she wanders around on her own to find her owner, and she doesn't follow Lin Yi around as often anymore.

But as long as Lin Yi calls out to Wuyun, she will always appear before long.

This cat has a bit of a dog-like air about it.

Tonight's instance is called "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons," and the dark clouds might be of some help.

Lin Yi meant that he would stay behind to protect Hua Nianrou; the teammates were not needed, but the decoy had to be protected.

However, Lin Yi couldn't be sure when the other party would start their operation, so he could only wait.

Suddenly, the sound of rain began to fill the air outside the window, and it all came together in an instant.

Lin Yi left the Demon-Slaying Sword and the Dark Cloud in the house to look after Hua Nianrou, and went out alone, jumping onto the roof of the Green Bamboo Study.

The rain came strangely, but Lin Yi couldn't figure out why for the time being.

He carefully concealed his presence, hiding in the darkness.

At this moment, Huang Zhang and Tian Zhen were unaware that Lin Yi had already prepared to wait for them to fall into their trap. Upon seeing the sudden downpour, they were immediately excited.

Rainy nights greatly amplify the power of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, because the sun is already blocked, and when shrouded in dark clouds, the yin energy multiplies.

They were certain that Lin Yi would have an extremely difficult time facing the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts, let alone spare the energy to deal with their sudden attack.

The rainy night not only amplifies the night parade of a hundred demons, but also obscures the sounds of their movements and washes away any evidence of their actions. This rain has come at just the right time.

Of all the people, the most excited was the Dragon Wolf King.

The wind follows the tiger, the clouds follow the dragon; when wind and rain mingle, it's a battle between dragon and tiger.

This is a sign that the treasure is finally about to appear!

Without a doubt, he is the dragon in the battle between dragons and tigers, but no one knows who the tiger is.

The Dragon Wolf King always thought it should be Lin Yi; he felt that guy was indeed quite fierce.

Moreover, the opponent is powerful. If the opponent is indeed the Tiger in the current situation, then he will truly receive a lot of help.

Unfortunately, the White Wolf High Priest went to Luoyang to request reinforcements. At his speed, he should have arrived within a day, and the reinforcements should have come quickly to recapture Chang'an. How come three days have passed and there has been no movement at all?

Could it be that the female general really can take Tongguan?

Now that the Dragon Wolf Grand Sacrifice can't be relied upon, at this crucial moment, he still has to step up on his own.

However, since the situation was already set, he wasn't in a hurry to make a move. He wanted to wait for the two people from the Pure Heaven Sect to cause some trouble for "Tiger" first.

This heavy rain not only helped the two Heavenly Eyes of the Pure Heaven Sect, but also gave the Rat Taoist, who had been lingering in the ruins of the city, his chance.

After three days, he was almost completely withdrawn.

How strong was the initiative of the 80,000 prisoners?

Even with three shifts, no fewer than 20,000 people were working on the rubble to excavate.

For three days and nights, they dug up the ruins almost completely, removing most of the corpses, but the original city lord's mansion was not completely excavated.

Because that place had been repeatedly trodden by Zen Master Dingguang, it had long been compacted, and had been tempered by thunder and fire, making the soil extremely hard and difficult to excavate.

However, it is well known that the land near the city lord's mansion is where the most treasures are buried, so the prisoners of war are still very enthusiastic about their work.

The Rat Taoist could only watch as they dug little by little. At this rate, they would eventually unearth the city lord's seal.

Just as the treasure was about to be lost, Rat Daoist and Tuoba Yu were extremely anxious, but unexpectedly, a heavy rain fell.

In such cold weather and heavy rain, even the prisoners of war who were eyeing the ruins dared not continue digging. So the digging team withdrew from the ruins and rested in the nearby camp.

"Finally, no one's around. Now, let's see what I, the Rat Taoist, can do!"

Chapter 401 Nothing Happens Tonight

Rat Taoist is not strong in direct combat, but when it comes to opening mountains and digging caves, his methods are unparalleled.

The ruins of the city lord's mansion had been tamped down by Zen Master Dingguang, making them as hard as iron. The prisoners of war were using sledgehammers and chisels to pry them up bit by bit, but progress was still slow.

But as soon as the Rat Taoist made his move, his sharp claws flew, and the hard earth and rocks were easily pushed aside like mud.

Before long, the Rat Taoist dug out a long and narrow cave, just enough for him to move freely inside.

But even after digging all around, he still couldn't find the city lord's seal that Tuoba Yu had mentioned.

Although he couldn't go down to dig these past few days, he still checked the location with Tuoba Yu quite a bit.

The city lord's mansion was destroyed beyond recognition, and it was very difficult for Tuoba Yu to locate it, but he did manage to draw a rough outline. However, now that they were taking action, there was no trace of the city lord's seal.

Where exactly is your city lord's seal?

The rat-faced Taoist was losing patience, and Tuoba Yu was also secretly anxious. If he couldn't provide the treasure, this shifty-eyed Taoist wouldn't let him off easily.

But the city lord's mansion was not only collapsed, but also repeatedly damaged by the impact of the battles between cultivators.

Although the seal of his city lord's mansion was made of good material, it might not be able to withstand such trampling.

He figured it out, but didn't dare say it outright. Instead, he tried to fool people by saying, "Maybe it's because the thing is small, so you stepped on it more deeply. Why don't you dig it deeper, Master?"

Rat Taoist: "..."

That makes sense, but things aren't going well, and he's getting a bit frustrated. Now all he can do is dig deeper.

Regardless of the circumstances, he had to get his hands on this treasure; only then would his position within the organization be more secure.

As he dug downwards, he gradually felt a chill, seemingly coming from below.

Is there treasure down there?

Rat Taoist became excited. He was certain that this thing was not the catalog he was looking for, because catalogs would not be this cold. But something that could make him feel cold from a distance must be a treasure.

This was an unexpected surprise.

The rat was full of energy and dug even deeper. After a while, he finally reached the end.

It was a scale radiating blue light, about the size of a human head, constantly emitting a chill.

Not knowing what kind of treasure this was, the Rat Daoist was burning with desire and reached out to grab it, but the scale suddenly rose into the air, accompanied by a dragon's roar.