I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

At this moment, Lin Yi was indeed dreaming, but what he dreamed of was none other than the Demon-Slaying Manual in his mind.

As expected, changes occur when one's cultivation level breaks through the Millennium Demon-Slaying Manual.

In Lin Yi's dream, the image of the Demon-Slaying Manual changed randomly. At first, it was a stone tablet, then bamboo slips, and now a paper book. Although there were no words or texts to explain it, Lin Yi suddenly realized that the Demon-Slaying Manual was showing its origin.

From stone tablet to paper book, it's unknown how many years it has gone through, or why it was chosen.

In short, if my strength continues to develop in this direction, I will eventually find out this secret.

With these thoughts in mind, the Demon-Slaying Manual was slowly turned again.

This should be considered the title page.

The above lines of text slowly appeared.

"Refining blood and devouring souls, seizing the creation of heaven, a tribulation once every thousand years, extending by half, nine tribulations to become an immortal, the tribulation is difficult to overcome, the method of blood sacrifice can cover the eyes of heaven."

Upon seeing these words, a formation diagram appeared in Lin Yi's mind. The diagram had four key points, representing demons and monsters. A mysterious and ancient rune was inscribed within the diagram. Although Lin Yi did not understand it, his brain seemed to copy it, remembering these things clearly.

Lin Yi roughly understood the reason: once his cultivation reached the 1500-year mark, he would have to undergo tribulation. The reason was that the Demon-Slaying Manual refined blood and devoured souls, seizing the creation of heaven. As a beneficiary, Lin Yi would find the tribulation extremely difficult; he would essentially be unable to overcome it on his own.

Therefore, Lin Yi had to use the blood sacrifice method to conceal his third eye.

This blood sacrifice method requires Lin Yi to hunt down one demon and one monster. The more powerful the monster is, the better the effect of the formation.

Lin Yi's first tribulation now only requires him to hunt down four demons and monsters with over four hundred years of cultivation.

Having gathered this information, Lin Yi woke up with a start. As the first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the window, Lin Yi finally felt like he was back in reality.

In his dream, when he faced the Demon-Slaying Manual, he felt as if he were about to become an immortal.

He Dong was right by the bed. When he saw that he had woken up, he stopped his cultivation, gave a haughty snort, and ignored him.

Lin Yi smiled, realizing she was still angry about what he had said last night, and then comforted her, "What's wrong? Are you still angry? Actually, you're quite gentle. I was just teasing you on purpose. I didn't expect you to be so sleepy that you fell asleep right away."

"you!"

He Dong had calmed down after a night of meditation, but now he was so angry with Lin Yi that his eyes were wide open.

He can actually stay awake while making her angry; he must not care about her feelings at all!

"How do I know you did it on purpose? Anyway, I'm not gentle to begin with. I'm fierce, greedy, and heartless. You have a gentler and kinder master now. She will protect you, answer the questions you want to know, and she won't charge you. Why did you come back to me?"

Hearing this, Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine. The little ghost's tone was so sour; she must have been brooding over it all night.

"Alright, alright, I know you're the gentlest female ghost in the world. Although you're greedy, you're very cute. And where are you fierce? Master is Master, and you are you. I've only known Master for a short time, but we've been through so much together. How could I abandon you now that I have Master?"

Hearing Lin Yi's gentle words, He Dong's resentment lessened slightly, but she still said arrogantly, "What do you mean you don't want me just because you have a master? I'm not yours, humph. Don't think that just because we've been through a lot, our relationship will change. We're not skilled enough yet, and you should focus on your cultivation. Although I think you're a good person, we're not suitable for each other right now!"

OK, I've received my "good guy" card for today.

Lin Yi was already used to it; if He Dong didn't give him the "friend card" one day, he would feel uncomfortable.

Moreover, the way she issued this card is almost like she's exposing herself!

Lin Yi didn't expose her. This proud female ghost was too proud to offend her, so Lin Yi said, "Okay, okay, I understand. Jingye Division has important matters to attend to today, so I have to go there first. Remember to prepare Xiaocao's meal."

As Lin Yi dressed, he gave He Dong some instructions. He Dong snorted in dissatisfaction, but still said, "I know, I'll take good care of Xiao Cao for you."

"Yes, I trust you to handle things."

Lin Yi said this and then went out.

Upon arriving at the Jingye Division, Lin Yi saw several listless young Daoist friends, two energetic monks, and the desolate Chen Huaiyuan.

It seems that some people had a great day yesterday, while others had a regrettable exit.

Lin Yi smiled and said to Zhou Qing, "How much did you spend last night? Make a list later and I'll reimburse you."

"How do we list these out!"

Zhou Qing thought Lin Yi was simply a devil. Could he just say that directly? Did they have no shame?

Lin Yi couldn't help but shake his head. These guys were really unsophisticated and didn't know how to come up with clever excuses. If you were asked to make a list, would you actually write down how many girls you visited in brothels?

"You just need to write down the investigation expenses. Do I have to teach you such a small thing?"

Lin Yi then looked at Xiao Se, Chen Huaiyuan, and the two monks who hadn't received any benefits, and said, "I had the kitchen cook some fox spirit meat, so you can have an extra bowl later."

"Amitabha!"

Both Yuantong and Yuanxing wore wry smiles.

They've always behaved properly since arriving at the Jingye Division, but this Chief Constable Lin is a bit outrageous. He's always going to brothels or eating demon flesh... This...

All the two could do was pray.

Xiao Se and the others were shocked: "Where did this vixen come from?"

"It's that girl I kept yesterday. That monster was quite powerful. I tricked her into going to my master's place before I killed her. I cooked her all night, so her flesh should be mushy by now."

Lin Yi inadvertently revealed that he had a master, which was also a way of implying that he also had powerful backers.

Xiao Se wasn't interested in fox meat; he just looked at Lin Yi and said, "You figured out she was a fox demon from the start?"

Thinking about the misunderstanding he had with Lin Yi last night, Xiao Se felt a surge of unease.

"Of course, demons and monsters are good at disguising themselves. If someone from the Jingye Division doesn't even have this much skill, how can they be the acting chief constable?"

Xiao Se's face turned even redder.

Despite his arrogance and haughtiness, Lin Yi taught him a lesson...

Chapter 84 You Don't Understand How Meticulous I Am

The kitchen prepared a large pot of fox meat, enough for all the members of the Jingye Division to have a bowl.

However, those with too low a cultivation level could only eat soup, while those close to the entry level could get a little bit of meat. Most of the meat was eaten by a few entry level cultivators.

Lin Yi wasn't showing favoritism; he treated his godson better than his biological son. It was simply that the fox demon's cultivation was too high, and he was afraid those people couldn't handle such a tonic.

The Jingye Division certainly has its own methods for consuming demons, and even regulations regarding what level of demon one can consume based on their cultivation level.

Demons are beasts that have cultivated themselves, so they can be eaten. The higher the cultivation level of a demon, the more nourishing it is. Last time, Guan Buping wanted to bring back the tiger demon's corpse to nourish the brothers of the Jingye Division, but unfortunately the corpse was stolen, leaving only a piece of tiger penis. Since it couldn't be divided evenly, he simply gave it all to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi hasn't eaten yet. The thought of demons eating humans and humans eating demons makes Lin Yi feel somewhat disgusted.

In particular, he personally reviewed their memories. However, he was not a pedantic person. After this pot of demon meat was consumed, the average strength of the patrolmen of the Jingye Division would increase slightly, and there would even be a few more cultivators who had reached the first rank. In the future, when they encountered demons and monsters, they would have a better chance of survival.

Life is tough these days, so let's not be too particular.

He just didn't eat it himself.

Xiao Se didn't eat either. While everyone was sharing the demon meat, he came to Lin Yi's side and asked, "Fox demons are best at seduction and disguise. Even those with cultivation far superior to these kinds of people find it difficult to see through them. How did you see through them?"

Xiao Se's face clearly showed her curiosity. Obviously, she didn't believe what Lin Yi had said before. If he really had that ability, Lin Yi would be a famous constable of the Jingye Division. Why would he be stuck in a small place like Xingsha County, as the chief constable or even just the acting one?

He must be hiding something!

"You want to learn? If you want to learn, just ask me. I don't mind teaching you."

Lin Yi was certain that Xiao Se would not bow down to him. This guy had no background and was arrogant like a ghost. He didn't know the meaning of humility at all, so even though Lin Yi knew that he had a powerful background, he was too lazy to flatter him.

If he had even half of Wang An's emotional intelligence, Lin Yi would definitely be able to get along with him very well.

Hey, speaking of Wang An, I think I stood him up yesterday?

It does not matter.

As Lin Yi expected, Xiao Se indeed widened her eyes and stared at him for a while, but then did something that Lin Yi did not expect.

He actually cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "If you are willing to teach me, I, Xiao, am willing to treat you with the respect due to a disciple."

"Oh, so you can bow your head too!"

Lin Yi was immediately astonished, thinking that he would stubbornly refuse to admit his mistake!

After being mocked by Lin Yi, Xiao Se gritted his teeth again, but still did not look up, managing to suppress his anger.

"Okay, don't be angry. I'll teach you. Actually, I'm a very easy person to get along with. If you can't get along with me, you need to reflect on your own problems."

Xiao Se: "..."

I have never seen such a shameless person!

Xiao Se knew that he was not an easy person to get along with, but he always treated people with courtesy and would return the courtesy to those who treated him with courtesy.

He wouldn't be polite to others if they were rude, so why did it all become his problem when it came to Lin Yi?

Xiao Se could only remain silent, too lazy to argue with him.

He doesn't like arguing or bickering with people; it's beneath his dignity.

"It seems you're still not convinced, but it doesn't matter. I promised to teach you, so I will. Come with me, watch carefully and learn well."

Lin Yi took the fox demon's pelt and left first. He had killed the fox demon, so the spoils naturally belonged to him. The meat could be distributed to the Jingye Division, and the pelt was just enough to make a coat—a genuine leather overcoat!

Those in charge of logistics at Jingye Division can do this kind of work. Lin Yi led Xiao Se through the procedures and talked with several managers. Half an hour had passed. Xiao Se followed behind him. Although she did not complain, the resentment in her heart was rising rapidly.

He felt that Lin Yi was deliberately ignoring him, but he just couldn't lash out.

It wasn't until Lin Yi led him to a seat in the hall that Xiao Se finally couldn't help but ask, "What do you want me to see and learn?"

"How many people did I speak with just now? How many people did I come into contact with in total? What do they look like? How did they react when they saw us? What did I say to each of them?"

After being asked these questions, Xiao Se was at a loss.

She remembered the earlier ones, but gradually, watching Lin Yi chatting with this person and idly talking to that person, not doing anything of importance, and talking to the tailor for a long time, she had long lost patience. Now that Lin Yi suddenly asked this question, how could she possibly answer it?

"Is this related to what you want to teach me?"

"of course."

Lin Yi said with a serious expression, "I guess you have a high level of cultivation, and you prefer to use the methods of cultivators to solve problems. But in reality, true skills do not require cultivation, but rather require long-term practice."

Demons and monsters all have their own tricks of deception and disguise. If you try to perceive them with your own cultivation, you will easily be deceived. However, those demons and monsters, relying on their mysterious magic, often do not pay much attention to details. As long as you observe enough people and notice enough details, even if the demons' illusions are exquisite, they will not escape your eyes.

Like the fox demon last night, her disguise was also very impressive, but when she saw us guests, she showed no respect whatsoever, and even a hint of mockery in her eyes. Real prostitutes, on the other hand, are often very careful, afraid of offending their guests.

Furthermore, prostitutes usually dress carefully before meeting clients, but Xin San Niang had a patch of disheveled hair at her temple. Her breath also carried a slight smell of blood; normally, prostitutes would put a fragrant sachet in their mouths before receiving clients. Finally, when I jokingly suggested we share her, she not only wasn't afraid but became excited. While some prostitutes might indeed act this way, prostitutes love money, and in such situations, shouldn't one at least offer extra payment?

With so many loopholes combined, it's enough to prove she's extraordinary.

Hearing this, Xiao Se felt utterly ashamed. Thinking back to how she had judged Lin Yi as shallow, vulgar, and crude yesterday, every single word she had said now felt like a slap in her own face.

He's the one who's superficial, and he's the only one who's vulgar.