I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

You Tong clenched his fists, a sense of humiliation at being kept by someone well rising in his heart, making him extremely unhappy.

His performance also caught Chu Bi's eye, which made her even more excited.

"That's delicious food! But we have more important things to do right now, let's come back another time!"

In a few leaps and bounds, Chu Bi left the south of the city and arrived at the gate of an ordinary little courtyard.

She knocked on the door and went inside without waiting for a response from the owner.

"Senior Xueji, an old friend has come to visit. Why not show yourself and have a chat?"

In the small room, Xiaocao looked at this strange woman, immediately covered her mouth, held her breath, and carefully hid under the bed without making a sound.

She didn't know if this would work, but she just wanted to minimize her presence as much as possible.

This woman doesn't look like a good person at all. Judging from her swaggering in, she seems like she's here to cause trouble.

He Dong had already gone out, and Lin Yi hadn't returned. She couldn't stop him, so she could only try her best not to cause trouble for Lin Yi.

Despite her young age, Xiaocao knows exactly how to protect herself.

Chu Bi stood in the courtyard for a long time, thinking that she had made herself clear enough that Xue Ji would no longer hide anything. However, after waiting for a long time, no one paid any attention to her.

The awkward silence was a bit embarrassing, and Chu Bi felt slightly annoyed, thinking that Xue Ji was simply ungrateful.

She's already come knocking on my door, so what's the point of hiding now?

We are all decent people!

The information You Tong provided last night was crucial, allowing her to pinpoint Niu Er, a patrol officer from the Jingye Division.

Because He Dong was protecting Niu Er back then.

But Niu Er was indeed too ordinary. Chu Bi sent her Ghost King to investigate secretly, but found nothing unusual.

She then followed the clues and discovered that Guan Buping and Lin Yi, who had worked on the case together, were still alive.

Guan Buping was nothing special, but Lin Yi had a beautiful wife. Wang Liangcai, the son of the prefect, had just secretly inquired about his wife's situation when he was kidnapped, claiming that he had been kidnapped by the Ghost King.

Based on the information gathered, Chu Bi naturally wanted to investigate Lin Yi. However, when she secretly observed Lin Yi's appearance, she was stunned.

Isn't this the sect leader's disciple?

The sect leader said his disciple was dead, so this one is a zombie?

Or is it that they used a clever trick to make the sect leader believe that the disciples were dead, thus giving up the pursuit, while in reality they were still alive and well?

Chu Bi's mind was buzzing at that moment, because she couldn't understand how Lin Yi and Xue Ji had deceived the sect leader.

That's a top-tier expert, the pinnacle of the world, whose methods are close to those of immortals and gods. How could a mortal possibly deceive him?

But she quickly realized that no matter how they did it, since the sect leader said the disciple was dead, then he was dead. Even if he were still alive, he could die again.

I just didn't expect them to be so bold as to stay in Xingsha County. Do they think the most dangerous place is the safest?

Chu Bi couldn't understand their thinking at all. Even if they wanted to use tricks, they should at least change their faces!

She had seen the sect leader's disciple in the Hundred Ghosts Sect; such a handsome face was unforgettable.

Unfortunately, the sect leader cherished that disciple too much back then, and even she didn't dare to have any wild ideas. Now, the opportunity has come...

Hehe, the man the sect leader raised from childhood, before he even got to taste the fruit, was already taken by her. Just thinking about it is exciting!

However, to deal with Lin Yi, we must first deal with Xue Ji.

So, taking advantage of Lin Yi's trip to the prefectural governor's mansion, she went to find Xue Ji.

Coincidentally, He Dong is stealing something right now.

At the Zhao family workshop, the prefect had secretly arranged a large number of ambushes. The Faraday cage and lightning rod were already completed, made by their blacksmiths working overtime. Now they were just waiting for the buyers to come and deliver the goods.

However, Lin Yi had already made up his mind.

He Dong only showed his face once, that was enough. There would definitely be an ambush the second time, so the second time, he would steal it.

The prefect's men never expected that a thousand-year-old ghost would do such a thing. Without anyone noticing, He Dong took the item.

She couldn't leave her things at home, so she went straight to the place where she was undergoing her tribulation.

With the tribulation approaching, she decided not to go back for the time being.

Anyway, she had told Xiaocao that she should cook for herself whenever she wanted to eat, as Xiaocao's cooking skills were much better than hers.

Chu Bi had no idea that He Dong had secretly gone to a secluded place outside the city to undergo his tribulation, which was already due for him. After waiting in vain, she barged into Lin Yi's room and searched everywhere, but she couldn't find any trace of He Dong hiding. She then went to the small room, but still couldn't find him.

"That person yesterday was indeed Yukihime!"

Chu Bi realized that the person who had found out about the Hundred Ghosts Sect was He Dong in disguise!

Since Xue Ji was also in the Ghost Market yesterday, she must have known that I was coming, so it's normal for her to run away. I just don't know why she didn't take Lin Yi with her.

None of that matters, since no one will bother her while she picks the fruit anyway.

"Yu Ji, go and keep watch near the prefect's residence. When Lin Yi comes out, lure him here."

Chu Bi summoned a bewitching female ghost and gave her instructions. Yu Ji accepted the order and left. Chu Bi then went to Lin Yi's bedroom and lay down.

She was already looking forward to Yu Ji bringing the handsome young man to bed, and she wasn't worried at all that Yu Ji would fail.

The strongest person in Xingsha County is Guan Buping, a sixth-rank cultivator. Yu Ji, on the other hand, is a Ghost King with five hundred years of cultivation who has survived a Heavenly Tribulation. Although she is considered weak among Ghost Kings, dealing with Lin Yi is still a piece of cake for her.

Tonight, I'm going to squeeze myself to my heart's content!

Chapter 57 This old man is not interested in women

After discussing matters at the prefectural governor's office, Wang An and Guan Buping exchanged pleasantries for a long time, ranging from introducing Guan Buping to potential marriage partners to discussing their two good-for-nothing children; in short, they didn't talk about any serious business.

Midway through the journey, someone came and quietly reported that a strange object being refined in the workshop had gone missing. Wang An's expression did not change at all, and he continued to chat and laugh with the guests.

However, his gaze toward Lin Yi held a more inquisitive look.

Each time something happened, Lin Yi had an alibi, as if the person who went to the workshop to smelt copper was just impersonating Lin Yi, allowing Lin Yi to sit at home while being framed by trouble.

However, Wang An trusted his intuition and was even more convinced that Lin Yi's smile to him earlier was definitely not accidental.

Following this line of thought, everything becomes interesting. Kidnapping Wang Liang, using the ransom to smelt copper, and then stealing the items without anyone noticing—this behavior, while seemingly provocative, can also be understood as him demonstrating his abilities.

That smile earlier was a clear indication that he was open to talking.

Having figured all this out, Wang An was no longer in a hurry.

If Lin Yi can offer him something that appeals to him, he wouldn't mind cooperating with Lin Yi. However, Lin Yi would have to beg him, not the other way around.

So Wang An acted as if nothing had happened and continued chatting, without actively creating opportunities to be alone with Lin Yi.

They continued like this until it was time for dinner before finally heading to the living room.

Wang Liang and Wang Jinxuan did not appear; it was still just the four of them. The banquet was served individually, and everyone took their seats. Wang An explained, "We originally planned to hold the banquet at Xiangshui Pavilion, but we did not expect them to be so-called evil people from the Jingtian Sect. We changed the venue at the last minute and apologize for the inconvenience."

Previously, the followers of the Jingtian Sect used Xiangshui Pavilion as a cover for their identities, but they were all killed, and Xiangshui Pavilion naturally went out of business.

Guan Buping, being a man of high emotional intelligence, naturally responded politely.

Wang An continued, “The Jingtian Sect, relying on their evil magic, has become increasingly reckless in recent years, posing a great threat to the nation. However, with treacherous ministers causing chaos in the court, bandits invading the borders year after year, demons running rampant within, and enemies surrounding us from the outside, these petty clowns like the Jingtian Sect have gained power. Do you two, who are in charge of maintaining order at night, have any good strategies?”

Guan Buping: "..."

It's really speechless.

He was barely holding on to Xingsha County, and asked him what good strategies he had for dealing with the situation.

There's no better solution than replacing that incompetent ruler.

As for Lin Yi, he was even less likely to offer an opinion; without understanding the situation, he wouldn't speak recklessly.

However, the life of a nation can still be seen in some subtle details.

First look at the farmers, then look at the powerful and wealthy.

Behind the red gates, meat and wine go to waste, while on the streets, the bones of those frozen to death lie. A vast gap between rich and poor inevitably leads to sharp social conflicts, meaning a complete reshuffling of the game is not far off.

He wanted to throw out the three-part Hua Tuo rhyme, but he wasn't happy to be cheeky at this point, so he simply remained silent.

Guan Buping replied, "I am of limited talent and learning, not good at strategy, and only have shallow martial arts skills. How could I possibly come up with a good plan?"

Wang An was not disappointed; he asked the question only to set a bait, not to get the answer.

"I think Lin Yi should be able to understand my hint, so we can stop here."

At this point, Wang An naturally stopped mentioning official business. Instead, he repeatedly thanked Lin Yi and Guan Buping for rescuing Wang Liang. Amidst the clinking of glasses, both host and guests enjoyed themselves immensely.

After the banquet ended, Lin Yi and Guan Buping said their goodbyes and left. Wang An then asked Wang Qian, "What do you think of Lin Yi?"

Wang Qian immediately felt uneasy. If Wang An really thought highly of Lin Yi, and given that his younger sister was best at making a fuss, who knew how things would end up?

He was firmly against the marriage!

However, judging from Lin Yi's performance today, he couldn't find anything to criticize. Lin Yi was very polite from beginning to end. He was smart but didn't overshadow the host. He couldn't find any fault with him, so he had to force a criticism: "He looks honest and kind, but there is always a sinister intention in him. This person is unfathomable and cannot be trusted."

He was prepared to be scolded, but to his surprise, Wang An praised him approvingly: "I didn't expect you to be able to see so much. You are indeed my son. I am at ease entrusting the Wang family to you."

Wang Qian: "???"

What did I see?

Seeing his confused expression, Wang An didn't explain, but said mysteriously, "Just wait. If Lin Yi comes to see me later, just bring him to see me."

Wang An was certain that Lin Yi would come knocking on his door no later than tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Lin Yi and Guan Buping left the prefectural governor's mansion and went home separately. Not long after they parted, Lin Yi saw a rather sexy woman ahead of him.

Long legs, a slender waist, an hourglass figure, with all her curves in the right places, every part of her could perfectly ignite a fire in a man's heart.

Lin Yi was a little nervous.

"Yu Ji is skilled in seduction. She has five hundred years of cultivation. She died after being humiliated. She was enslaved by Chu Bi of the Hundred Ghosts Sect and has lost all humanity. Killing her will grant one hundred and sixty-six years of cultivation."

Lin Yi currently has only four hundred years of cultivation. If we simply count the numbers, he may not be a match for Yu Ji.

He knew Yu Ji was a ghost, but Yu Ji was unaware that she had been exposed and still tried to seduce him. This was the key to Lin Yi's victory. However, the Demon-Slaying Manual mentioned that Yu Ji was enslaved by the Hundred Ghosts Sect. With Yu Ji here, he didn't know if the other members of the Hundred Ghosts Sect had arrived yet.

At this dangerous moment, Lin Yi quickly locked onto Yu Ji in front of him.

Killing Yu Ji would allow his cultivation to approach six hundred years, and the extra one hundred and sixty years of cultivation might give him a qualitative leap in strength. At that time, whether he was running away or fighting, the situation would be different.

At this moment, Yu Ji was unaware that Lin Yi had taken her as prey. She was still diligently completing her master's task, giving Lin Yi a flirtatious wink and using her charm to say in a sweet voice, "Young master, come with me..."