I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

How can one transcend the world without engaging with it?

Like him, if it were before, he would never have thought of such a way to deceive people.

Qu Jing sighed deeply after leaving Guan Buping's house.

"Does my senior brother still think I'm as easy to fool as before?"

With a moment of focused awareness, Qu Jing found the trail where Lin Yi had left and followed it all the way, finally stopping him before he entered the inn.

She took off her straw hat, revealing her pretty face.

Her face was as beautiful as a lotus, with snow-white skin and rosy cheeks, and her eyebrows were as delicate as willow branches, as if she were being trimmed by the first spring breeze.

Lin Yi couldn't help but be moved when he saw this face.

If this person really is the master Guan Buping found, then it's not impossible.

"Would you be willing to be my master?"

Qu Jing's voice is cold and aloof. When she speaks, only her lips move and she slightly reveals her teeth. The rest of her skin and flesh do not move at all, perfectly embodying the term "expressionless face."

"Uh, don't you need to test me in any way?"

Lin Yi felt that everything was moving too fast. They didn't even know each other well, so how could they get straight to the point?

"Having accepted someone's request, I must fulfill my duty. There's no need to ask any further questions. If you're willing, meet me at Xiangting outside the city at midnight tonight."

Having said that, he vanished from Lin Yi's sight in a flash.

Lin Yi only raised Er Kang's hand, but it didn't stop the person.

I'm afraid I won't have enough time to work on the third night tonight; I have a promise with the zombies...

Chapter 69 Oppressive Government is More Fierce than a Tiger

Unable to find Jiang Linglong last night, Lin Yi left a letter in her coffin, saying he would go to see her again tonight.

I just found out she was injured, so I'm going to go see her tonight.

If it's past midnight, you can squeeze out some time, as long as you manage your time well.

Lin Yi pondered how to handle both without neglecting either, and then returned to his room at the inn.

He Dong and Xiao Cao were looking at the map when Lin Yi returned. He Dong said, "You're back just in time. Xiao Cao and I have discussed it. Our next destination is Lingling. It's a mountainous place with abundant spiritual energy. It's also quite remote and doesn't have many powerful figures, making it perfect for us to live in seclusion."

"..."

Seeing He Dong happily preparing to move, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

He was the one who said he wanted to leave, and he was also the one who wanted to stay.

"Um... there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Ok?"

He Dong knew something was wrong as soon as he saw Lin Yi's tone, but he still generously said, "Go ahead."

“I just went to see Brother Guan. He was injured and bedridden. Judging from his condition, he will need to rest for at least a few months. He hasn’t done me a great favor, but he has taken good care of me. Now is a difficult time for him, and I don’t want to abandon him.”

"So you want to stay and help him?"

He Dong glared fiercely at Lin Yi, who quickly replied, "I haven't given you a definite answer yet. That's why I came back to ask for your opinion."

We both have enemies, but you've recently made some progress. If you're capable, we can stay and help you. Of course, if we can't handle it, we should run away as soon as possible. I won't risk my family's lives for the sake of loyalty.

Hearing Lin Yi's words, He Dong felt both angry and relieved.

What was comforting was that Lin Yi said "our family." These few simple words made her feel as if she had inhaled a few breaths of yang energy, making her feel energetic all over. Although she proudly denied having any family relationship with Lin Yi in her heart, she still couldn't help but smile.

As for getting angry...

That's obviously to get angry that Lin Yi slapped her in the face!

These people really don't give her any face at all.

She just said that the world is vast and she can go anywhere. Can she say that she is not capable of dealing with the Hundred Ghosts Sect?

Does she even care about saving face? Lin Yi might think she's just a braggart.

However, if she makes a boast and the Hundred Ghosts Sect comes looking for her, it will be another big problem.

"You've shut me down completely. If I don't agree, wouldn't I be putting you in an unjust position?"

He Dong complained irritably, then glared at Lin Yi fiercely before saying, "Although the Hundred Ghosts Sect has many tricks up its sleeve, I'm not afraid. As long as the sect leader doesn't take action, we won't be in danger. I suppose since the sect leader let us go back then, he won't make things difficult for us anymore. Just go and help them with peace of mind!"

She realized that if she insisted on leaving, Lin Yi would definitely listen to her, but he would always feel guilty.

This may seem like a minor issue now, but it could become a source of anxiety if one wants to break through to a higher level in the future.

Practitioners generally act without restraint, all for the sake of peace of mind. If they are constrained in everything they do, they will inevitably suffer from mental distress and inner demons.

She decided to stay because she had taken this into consideration.

As for the troubles of the Hundred Ghosts Sect, she can handle them herself.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi felt a great sense of relief.

He'll go see Jiang Linglong again tonight, just to be on the safe side. As long as he has enough power, he won't be afraid of getting into any trouble.

"Thank you."

Lin Yi sincerely thanked him.

He used to be quite wary of He Dong, but now that the two are one human and one ghost, they've become quite open with each other.

He had helped He Dong put out the fire, and He Dong had also boasted to him, so the two naturally became closer.

He Dong felt a little uncomfortable at such a sincere thank you. She quickly tossed out a bag of silver coins and said, "Since you're staying, you need to find another place to stay. Use the money to gather information and buy some food. Xiao Cao is probably going to be hungry."

"it is good."

Lin Yi took the money and went out the door. Suddenly, he felt that the two of them, one human and one ghost, really did look like a married couple.

After he went out, he went to see the broker first. He originally planned to make a statement first and then have someone inform him when there was news. However, as soon as the broker heard that he wanted to buy the courtyard, he immediately treated him to a warm welcome.

Originally, the business of buying and selling houses was quite slow, mainly because there was not much population movement, so few people were selling and few people were buying.

Wealthy families naturally buy and sell houses, but that has nothing to do with buyers of Lin Yi's caliber.

Buying a house is not easy.

However, thanks to the rumors spread by Lin Yi himself, that the Jingtian Sect was going to massacre Xingsha City, the prefectural government announced that it was a rumor and sent people to patrol everywhere, which should have stopped the rumors. Unfortunately, there was a disturbance in the city last night. Although only a few houses were destroyed and only one person was killed and one was injured, it scared away many residents in the west of the city.

People were in a state of panic, and even though the prefect tried to reassure them, they still felt uneasy.

Of course, those who could afford to flee Xingsha County at this time were all wealthy families with powerful relatives in other places, and that's why they wanted to sell their houses and go there to seek refuge. Most people didn't have the ability to leave, nor did they dare to leave.

Lin Yi learned the reason from the broker and felt ashamed.

He wanted to take advantage of the situation to muddy the waters, so he created a false impression and secretly found the Jingtian Cult members. He thought that if he offered a solution to refute the rumors, it wouldn't cause too much harm to the public. However, last night's battle made the public believe the rumors even more.

They don't exactly trust the government, but for rumors to spread so widely, someone must be fanning the flames.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi lost all interest in buying a house.

This was originally intended to stir up trouble, but it turned out to be a trap to lure out the enemy.

But whatever the strategy, if it succeeds, it's a good strategy.

After instructing his broker to look for a suitable house, Lin Yi headed straight for the Prefect's Mansion. He originally intended to send someone to the Jingye Division to find out who was secretly stirring up trouble, but after a moment's thought, he realized that there were probably many people in the Jingye Division whose identities were unknown. He figured that if he made any arrangements, they would probably find out about his plans as soon as they were made.

Therefore, it would be better to bring in foreign aid.

In Xingsha County, the most powerful person is naturally the governor of Xingsha County.

Lin Yi had planned to discuss cooperation with him yesterday, but before he knew it, Wang An had already made the arrangements himself.

To deepen cooperation today, we still need to discuss it in person.

Upon hearing the report that Lin Yi had come to visit, Wang An chuckled and ordered someone to summon Wang Qian. He wanted to both train Wang Qian and show off a bit.

See? Your dad said he'd come to visit within three days, and he arrived the very next day!

When Lin Yi arrived at the study, Wang Qian also happened to be there. Wang An asked the two of them to sit down before kindly asking Lin Yi, "What brings you here, Deputy Chief Constable Lin?"

"We came to bring peace to the people and to avert a calamity for the governor."

"Oh?"

Seeing Lin Yi take the initiative, Wang An remained calm and said indifferently, "That sounds interesting. Chief Constable Lin is also skilled in divination?"

Guan Buping wasn't here today, so he removed the "deputy" title.

"It's not divination, but since the announcement yesterday evening that patrols have been strengthened, the rumors have not stopped but have intensified. People are afraid, and some are even willing to sell their homes and flee Xingsha. If the rumors are not stopped, something bad may happen."

Lin Yi's words were quite intimidating, but Wang An wasn't so easily fooled.

He chuckled and said, "Rumors are terrifying, but only a few people have the ability to escape Xingsha County. Most people either can't escape or don't want to."

Those gentry, whose property and land were all in Xingsha County, how could they be willing to go elsewhere and live a hard life?

Then there are the ordinary people, who have no ability to escape. They have food and shelter in Xingsha, but if they want to leave, not to mention the dangers of the journey, they have no foundation elsewhere and become refugees, which is worse than death.

So, even if it's confirmed that the Jingtian Sect performed the blood sacrifice in Xingsha, let alone a rumor, they won't leave.

Their current panic is only natural; they'll settle down soon enough and won't cause much trouble!

Lin Yi was speechless for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "I have heard that 'oppressive government is more ferocious than a tiger,' but I never thought I would witness it in person. I have learned a lot."

Wang Qian's expression changed slightly. He said that oppressive government was more ferocious than a tiger, which was not a good thing. His father was an official and had a good reputation. How could he suffer such a great humiliation?

Just as he was about to speak in rebuttal, he saw Wang An calmly say, "What you say is true. It's a pity that the people of Xingsha have been at peace for a long time. They all know that if they go elsewhere, they will probably not have a peaceful life. They would rather stay in Xingsha and wait for that glimmer of hope. Whenever I think of this, my heart is filled with great sorrow. Chief Constable Lin is in charge of keeping watch at night and can foresee the motives of the bandits. Do you have any good ideas to teach me?"

Lin Yi: "..."

I've really met my match this time! This prefect is quite skilled!

Chapter 70 Testing the Waters

No matter how many books you read, they can never compare to practice.

Wang An was clearly a cunning old fox; he spoke eloquently and shifted the blame back to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi came seeking cooperation, but his words made it seem like it was his duty. Ostensibly, Wang An was seeking his strategy to resolve the Jingtian Sect's troubles, but in reality, it foreshadowed the master-servant relationship between the two.