I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

But before Lin Yi could discuss the irrationality of the Heavenly Heart Sword with Qu Jing, Qu Jing gave him a demonstration first.

As soon as the thought arose, sword energy was generated. Wherever Qu Jing's gaze fell, a tree as thick as two people could hug snapped in two. Lin Yi gasped in shock.

Goodness, she really knows how to unleash a piercing gaze, and it's quite powerful.

"So, is there anything you don't understand?"

"I understand."

Human nature is probably all about "it smells so good," right?

Qu Jing nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's all for today. Go back and study this book on visualization techniques. Come back here again at midnight tomorrow."

She tossed a book to Lin Yi, then in a flash, pulled out the sword stuck outside the pavilion and disappeared without a trace.

Masters love to appear and disappear without a trace!

Lin Yi thought to himself that once he learned some amazing movement techniques, he would also want to show off like this.

Now, he still had to rely on his own two legs to run back to the inn. It was already past midnight. Lin Yi didn't sleep. He looked at the visualization method for a while, then sat cross-legged on the bed and began to practice according to the method.

The Heavenly Heart Sword Sect is definitely a Qi Refining School, but the first thing they practice is similar to the Spirit Refining School.

This is actually a trend. Whether it's cultivating Qi or refining the spirit, the two paths are different, but they lead to the same goal and each has its merits.

The essence of visualization is to train mental strength through meditation. The more complex the things you imagine, the greater the mental strain, but the greater the improvement.

When you're learning something new, you usually start with the simplest things.

But Lin Yi felt he was no ordinary person, so he began to try to sketch out the runes of the Nine Talismans True Explanation in his mind.

These runes are very complex, which is perfect for training. They will also help me improve my proficiency in drawing runes in the future. Spending one time can help me learn two different schools of martial arts. This is time management.

By daybreak, Lin Yi was even more energetic than before, but unfortunately he couldn't continue practicing. Guan Buping had entrusted the Jingye Division to him for temporary management, and he had to go and see about things like buying a new house and dealing with the Jingtian Sect. There was a lot to do.

After having breakfast with Xiaocao, Lin Yi went to Jingye Division.

Even without Guan Buping, the Jingye Division was no different from before. Old Master Qin was still leisurely sitting on the recliner in the gatehouse. Lin Yi went over to greet him and asked, "Is there anything unusual today?"

"Nothing much, just a few young people who came, and they looked pretty impressive."

Lin Yi immediately understood; these were the scions of prestigious families.

"It's normal for young people to be hot-blooded."

"Aren't you young?"

Grandpa Qin squinted at Lin Yi, his eyes clearly showing a probing intent. Lin Yi waved his hand, not continuing the pleasantries.

As I entered the courtyard, I happened to run into Niu Er.

"Brother Niu, you've come at the right time. You're the most senior and prestigious person in the Jingye Division right now. Can you do me a favor?"

Niu Er quickly said, "Just tell me what you want me to do, don't scare me."

He couldn't bear the title of the most senior and prestigious person; he was afraid.

Lin Yi laughed and said, "I'm not trying to scare you, it's all the truth! Can you help me gather everyone at the training ground, including the newcomers, and notify them as well?"

"Row."

Niu Er responded with a simple-minded nod, and without asking Lin Yi why he did it, went straight to call for help.

To be fair, Lin Yi needs teammates who follow orders like this.

After waiting for a quarter of an hour at the drill ground, the remaining members of the Jingye Division slowly gathered around. There weren't many people, only about forty Jingye Division constables and eight other people who were distinct from the Jingye Division constables.

There were fewer people today because many of the night patrollers had gone home first, unlike the day Guan Buping called for them, when the night patrollers were pulled over before they even had a chance to go home.

These forty-odd people are not important; what is important are those eight disciples from the sect.

Enemies meeting are bound to be furious. Zhou Qing and Zhou Yan both glared angrily at Lin Yi, but having been beaten by him just yesterday, they dared not make a fuss today and could only express their ferocity with their eyes.

Unfortunately, their eyes cannot unleash sword energy.

"Gentlemen, I didn't expect to meet you again."

Lin Yi greeted them, but apart from the two monks chanting a Buddhist prayer, everyone else looked away in disdain. Among them were a young man he hadn't seen yesterday and a handsome young man who looked like a woman. Clearly, this pretty boy was Xiao Se.

The meeting was somewhat unpleasant again, but Lin Yi didn't take it to heart. He maintained his smile and said, "I only learned yesterday that you have temporarily joined the Jingye Division. Unfortunately, our Chief Constable is injured, so I will temporarily take over the position. From today onwards, you are my subordinates."

"You need to understand, we're not here to join the Jingye Division, but to help you! Don't think you can order us around."

Zhou Yan looked arrogant, clearly dissatisfied with Lin Yi's attitude.

They come here to gain experience and hone their skills, not to be manipulated.

"I see. Since it's aid, it must be to help us solve some problems that we can't handle on our own, right?"

"Perfect timing! About two hundred li from the south gate, there's an island in the middle of the river where we're sensing fluctuations of demonic and ghostly energy. Based on our assessment, it's likely where the Ghost King and a powerful demon fought. Who among you would like to investigate?"

"Do you want us to die? With our strength, how can we possibly deal with the Ghost King and the Demon King?"

The Taoist priest who had lectured Lin Yi yesterday also spoke up. Lin Yi recognized him as Qian Lie, a disciple of Danxia Temple.

"Your name is Qian Lie, right? It's not your turn to speak yet, so please wait. To all my fellow Daoists, I only want to emphasize one point: those who think they are capable and unwilling to follow my orders, either go back to where you came from, or go and prove that you are strong enough that I am not worthy to command you."

Otherwise, you'd better obediently follow my orders. The Jingye Division is not a place for you to go on autumn outings and have fun.

"you!"

Zhou Qing was so angry with Lin Yi that his teeth ached. It was one thing to be unable to beat Lin Yi, but after the conflict with Lin Yi yesterday, his sect demanded that they establish a firm foothold in the Jingye Division.

Going back is out of the question. I either need to investigate the Ghost King and the Demon King, or serve under Lin Yi.

One path leads to certain death, the other to survival; this is the only option I can choose.

The others were in a similar situation; though unwilling, they had no choice but to submit.

After all, it was only natural for Lin Yi to temporarily act as the chief constable and lead them.

"I'm going to the island in the middle of the river."

Xiao Se said with an arrogant expression that he was the only one who made a different choice.

You're quite the actor!

Lin Yi inwardly complained, but smiled and said, "No need. You can be my deputy. I'll leave the rest of them to you."

Trying to show off? I'll interrupt you!

Chapter 75 Are you a man or a woman?

People from China are best at internal strife because they are the most united.

Lin Yi's maneuver surprised Xiao Se for a moment, but he quickly realized that Lin Yi wanted to use him to divide and conquer the group.

"Interesting, I agree."

He saw through Lin Yi's scheme, but he was not afraid, since he wasn't on the same side as the others anyway.

However, he wouldn't let Lin Yi get away with it so easily.

A chaotic melee is more fun, isn't it?

"Good that you've agreed. From now on, all eight of you will be assigned to the Jingye Division's Special Operations Team. I will be the captain, and Xiao Se will be the vice-captain. You will not be required to patrol at night or perform duties. You will only be deployed when necessary. How does that sound?"

Lin Yi's arrangement made Zhou Qing and others quite dissatisfied. According to the old system of Jingye Division, although the patrol officers who entered the rank were still patrol officers, they would also have positions within the division, called head constables, with one head constable in charge of ten patrol officers.

However, since the strength of the police force can change, if there is a change in strength, one can apply to the chief constable to lead a team independently, which takes time.

Lin Yi hadn't followed this procedure before, so he was promoted to deputy chief constable without having any trusted subordinates. This was also because he didn't try to curry favor.

The various sects were naturally aware of the basic system of the Jingye Division. It just so happened that there were many vacancies for the Jingye Division's rank-up patrol officers, so they actively cooperated and sent their best disciples to join the Jingye Division. One person was in charge of ten people. The combined number of people controlled by several sects was enough to make the Jingye Division a mere shell.

The most important people in the Jingye Division have never been the chief constable, but the patrol officers who carry out their duties.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yi didn't give them any chance to become constables. Instead, he directly incorporated them all into the special operations team. Although the treatment seemed generous, they were not allowed to have their own subordinates. In this way, they were really working for the Jingye Division for nothing.

“Deputy Chief Constable Lin, your way of seizing power is too ugly. According to the old system, each patrol team should be led by a rank-level cultivator to ensure the safety of the night patrol. Otherwise, some unrank-level patrol officers may not be able to fight back when they encounter powerful ghosts. I urge Deputy Chief Constable Lin to consider the overall situation and not to disregard the lives of many patrol officers for his own selfish interests.”

The one who said this was Zhong Ming, a disciple of Chongxu Temple.

This angle of attack on Lin Yi is indeed just right. There are still dozens of police officers present. Once they spread the conversation, Lin Yi will lose the support of the Jingye Division.

But he didn't know that Lin Yi was doing it on purpose.

If he does too well, wouldn't it be very awkward when Guan Buping returns in the future?

Only when he does something that is criticized will the people of the Jingye Division remember Guan Buping's good deeds.

As for danger, there will naturally be none.

He had already dealt with all the minor monsters in Star Sand City, so there was no room for the other patrolmen. As for the areas outside Star Sand City, if anything happened, he would naturally lead the special operations team to handle it.

Faced with Zhong Ming's questioning, Lin Yi responded simply and bluntly: "Why should I explain my plans to you? If you can't stand it, you can go back to Chongxu Temple. If there's a next time, don't blame me for beating you up."

Zhong Ming's face turned red and white in turns. This is what happens when a scholar encounters a soldier. You can't reason with him. When you run into someone who doesn't listen to reason, no matter how sharp-tongued he is, he won't get the slightest advantage.

Qian Lie, who was standing to the side, whispered to comfort him, "Fellow Daoist Zhong, there's no need to be angry. Just wait and see what happens to such a vulgar person."

Lin Yi's ears were incredibly sharp, and he shouted directly at him, "Qian Lie over there, I've already told you, you're not allowed to speak. You've repeatedly disobeyed my orders and deserve to be punished. Here's what I'll give you: first, beat me down; second, run a lap around this training ground."

The training ground wasn't large; a lap was only a few hundred meters, which was about the same as taking a short walk for a cultivator.

But the damage is minimal, while the insult is extremely strong.

Qian Lie was unwilling to accept such humiliation and immediately shouted angrily, "You've gone too far!"

Having said that, he drew his sword and charged at Lin Yi. The sword in his hand spontaneously combusted without fire, which looked quite intimidating.

When he ran up to him, Lin Yi neither dodged nor avoided, but punched him in the wrist, knocking the longsword away and pushing him so hard that he stumbled.

The quick end of the battle made Qian Lie realize that the man in front of him was far stronger than him, and continuing the fight would only lead to further humiliation.

"Meeting adjourned."

A real man never looks back after showing off.

Qian Lie's eyes were filled with rage. In his extreme anger, he ran around the training ground in just three breaths.

Lin Yi didn't care about any of that. He had already made an example of them. He didn't expect these people to be very obedient, but they would have to think twice before they dared to cause trouble next time.

If you persevere for a month, the condition will improve once the tubes are no longer flat.

As they walked towards the main hall, a person suddenly appeared in front of Lin Yi. It was Xiao Se, who had been walking behind Lin Yi but appeared in front of him. His agility was truly impressive.