I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

He felt that Xiao Se's actions might be understandable; since there was a rift between friends, they might as well talk things out openly.

Lin Yi always believed that as long as you are honest with your friends, and if problems arise, you can talk them out, see where the disagreement came from, and have more understanding, more communication, and more tolerance, and you can always solve the problem.

Lin Yi racked his brains, trying to figure out that the root of his conflict with Xiao Se might still be Yan Qingqiu.

Perhaps Xiao Se hadn't realized it when he first woke up, which is why he told him what brothers for life meant. After he brewed the medicine, Xiao Se remembered the time he appeared with Yan Qingqiu.

Lin Yi felt that only this could make Xiao Se's attitude suddenly change drastically.

"Second brother."

Lin Yi used a more intimate form of address and said, "Are you upset that I brought Yan Qingqiu to you, causing you to be ambushed and Wuyun to be captured?"

Xiao Se remained silent, as if he had tacitly agreed.

Lin Yi also felt guilty, so he explained, "I was also very sad that Wuyun was captured, but don't worry, I will set off for Qingqiu as soon as possible and bring Wuyun back to you safely."

Lin Yi was very sincere; he wanted to resolve the issue.

But Xiao Se's purpose was to create problems.

How did you know that Yan Qingqiu had returned to Qingqiu?

These words left Lin Yi speechless.

The Demon-Slaying Manual revealed the location, which is why he spoke with such certainty, but he couldn't explain this to Xiao Se.

The obvious doubt in those words also saddened Lin Yi.

Don't they even have this much trust between them?

"I'm guessing. She took the dragon scale and will definitely go back to Qingqiu to cultivate in seclusion."

To cover it up, Lin Yi told a lie.

The reasoning was indeed sound, and Xiao Se nodded without pressing further. However, she also showed signs of fatigue, slowly lying down and closing her eyes, saying, "I want to rest for a while. Let's talk about saving Wu Yun when I feel better."

"Then you rest, I'll go and brew you another batch of medicine."

Xiao Se did not respond, so Lin Yi picked up the bowl from the ground and left the room.

After he left, Xiao Se opened his eyes again.

"My elder brother actually has a connection with Yan Qingqiu..."

Chapter 411 Trust

Lin Yi and Yan Qingqiu are related, which can be seen from the fact that they appear together.

However, Yan Qingqiu's subsequent actions, as well as Lin Yi's anger at that time, all suggest that Lin Yi seemed to have believed Yan Qingqiu and was deceived by this vixen.

But how did Lin Yi know so much about Yan Qingqiu's whereabouts?

Lin Yi's earlier words were so certain that Xiao Se, who knew him very well, noticed something was amiss and raised a question.

Originally, Lin Yi could have just given a straightforward reason, but he insisted on lying.

When people lie, their eyes look down; this was a method Lin Yi taught her.

Perhaps Lin Yi was too relaxed in front of Xiao Se and didn't consciously keep his mind on guard, so Xiao Se saw through his lies at a glance.

At this moment, Xiao Se's feelings became somewhat complicated.

Before this, she had never doubted Lin Yi. Even when she smelled the blood in the medicine, she never doubted Lin Yi's intentions.

But now, she's a little insecure.

Trust is hard to build, especially since Xiao Se is cursed; those who love her will either hurt her or die.

She deliberately argued with Lin Yi to break ties, not wanting him to be in mortal danger.

But unexpectedly, the story might take a different turn.

Will Lin Yi really hurt her?

Thinking of this, Xiao Se's heart ached even more.

However, if that's the case, it might not be a bad thing. At least, she wouldn't have to go through the trouble of breaking ties with Lin Yi.

It was at this moment that Xiao Se understood more deeply why her mother had emphasized in her words to her that if you really want to love someone, you must give your heart even if it means getting hurt.

On one hand, it is a curse in their bloodline; on the other hand, it is also the inner conviction of the Six-Tailed Cat clan.

She now deeply understands why so many misunderstandings between her mother and Xiao Zhao, which could have been easily resolved, ended up as life-and-death enemies.

Probably a large part of the reason is that her mother indulged her!

Therefore, even though her mother left a backup plan in the Demon Emperor's Secret Realm, she still left Xiao Zhao with a glimmer of hope.

As long as Xiao Zhao still has a shred of love for her, he can get what he wants and inherit a large portion of her estate.

Unfortunately, Xiao Zhao was ultimately not worthy.

So, is Lin Yi worth it?

As Xiao Se recalled the moments he shared with Lin Yi, his gaze gradually hardened.

Lin Yi was suspicious, but she was still willing to trust her.

Because she is different from her mother, she has no offspring, so she only needs to gamble everything she has.

If you win, you break the curse; if you lose, you lose. Life and death are preordained, and wealth and honor are determined by fate.

But precisely because of that trust, she couldn't cause Lin Yi any more trouble.

After much thought, Xiao Se took out paper and pen and wrote: "Without dragon scales, I want to go to a place full of dragon energy to cultivate. When the time is right, I will go and seek revenge on Yan Qingqiu myself."

I apologize for leaving without saying goodbye, brother.

Leaving behind a letter, Xiao Se lightly made a hand seal, and transformed into a white cat.

Her shapeshifting ability has improved a lot; when she transforms into a kitten, her clothes disappear along with her.

After transforming into a cat, Xiao Se moved more lightly and became more agile. Lin Yi was brewing medicine in the kitchen and didn't hear a sound, so Xiao Se quietly left.

When Lin Yi returned to his room, he only saw a few lines of text written in a very unfamiliar tone; Xiao Se had vanished without a trace.

Lin Yi took out the conjoined branches, wanting to question Xiao Se about why he left without saying goodbye. He placed his finger on it several times, but in the end, he put it down.

He wasn't stupid; he knew exactly what Xiao Se meant.

He understood, but he was also somewhat saddened.

It's understandable because from Xiao Se's perspective, it's only natural to suspect him, especially since he himself is a highly suspicious person.

Demanding unconditional trust from others is a luxury in itself.

He was sad because Xiao Se hadn't trusted him, which disappointed him.

He looked at the little figure carved from the conjoined branches and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

"Once we rescue Wuyun, the misunderstanding will naturally be cleared up."

Lin Yi made a decision in his heart.

Regardless of Xiao Se's attitude towards him, he still had to continue doing what he was supposed to do.

Even if he and Xiao Se become strangers in the future, he must first make up for what he owes Xiao Se.

Now that Xiao Se is gone, it's for the best. He can now do his own thing without any worries.

For example, kill the Dragon Wolf King first, and then take back the Dragon Zodiac Golden Man.

Lin Yi now has a small golden statue of a rat in his hand. This thing is a bit like the divine essence mentioned in the novels he had read before. By fusing with the divine essence, one can become the corresponding god.

Lin Yi didn't want to be a mouse, and there was no suitable candidate around him, so he temporarily put the job aside.

We'll send them out once we find a suitable person.

Since these twelve golden figures were born from the existence of all living beings, they should return to the right path.

Lin Yi opened the Demon-Slaying Manual, turned to the page with the Dragon Wolf King, and quickly located the Dragon Wolf King's position.

His location keeps changing, and he's still on the run.

Judging from his route, he was fleeing in the northeast direction.

In just a short time, he had already escaped the territory of Yongzhou.

The Dragon Wolf King has recovered, but he is currently in a state of cowardice and fleeing. If Lin Yi finds him now, he will definitely not dare to fight Lin Yi.

Not to mention that Lin Yi has already broken through the limits and has ten thousand years of cultivation. If nothing unexpected happens, the Dragon Wolf King will not be his match.

With the Demon-Slaying Manual in hand, he had nowhere to escape.

Under these circumstances, Lin Yi was no longer in a hurry.

Let the Dragon Wolf King run for three days. Once he reaches the designated location, find him precisely. Then, let's see if he can still trick a Rat Taoist into helping him, so we can capture them all in one fell swoop.

The Dragon Wolf King was unaware that Lin Yi would experience a significant increase in strength after a fight; he was currently searching for teammates who were also members of the twelve zodiac animals.

The Rat Taoist is dead, and the new Rat zodiac sign has not yet been born. The other zodiac signs must have sensed this as well.

As members of the same Chinese zodiac animal, they have a subtle connection with each other.

This is why the Dragon Wolf King was able to find the Rat even though he was hiding so well.

The Dragon Wolf King wanted to use this sense to find someone to help him.

Among the twelve zodiac animals, apart from the Rat and Tiger who are vying for the top spot, the Dragon and Wolf King have relatively friendly relationships with the other zodiac animals.

Those who do not participate in the struggle for power and profit are the target of all those who want to fight.

The one with the deepest friendship with the Dragon Wolf King was not the Snake, which is similar in nature, but the Dog.

This is because the appearance of the Dog is more similar to that of the Dragon Wolf King, and the Dragon Wolf King also learned a lot from the Dog.

When the Dragon Wolf King was in trouble this time, the first thing he thought of was to seek help from the Dog.

The dog's surname is Gou and his given name is Quan. He is currently in Luoyang.

When the Dragon Wolf King found Gou Quan, this Gou brother was sleeping soundly surrounded by beauties, lying leisurely on a folding chair.

Even dressed in his father-in-law's clothes, he was quite content.

Gou Quan was a senior eunuch in the Northern Wei imperial palace.