I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

There is only one way to save Liu Jian's life: make sure he doesn't become emperor.

Lin Yi still wanted to take care of Xiao Cao, after all, Xiao Cao was still young, and Lin Yi didn't want her to lose her father again.

So, he gave the little grass a choice.

If Liu Jian continues to be emperor, he will surely die in the future.

Because of this traitor, he wholeheartedly pledged allegiance to the Immortal Realm.

If it weren't for Xiaocao's sake, Lin Yi wouldn't have given her this opportunity.

If she wants to save her father's life, the only way is for her to become the emperor and cooperate with Lin Yi's war.

However, Xiaocao's main purpose in coming to see Xihe was not for Liu Jian.

That was just a side effect.

When Liu Jian turned to the Immortal Realm, Xiao Cao was completely disappointed in him.

In Liu Jian's mind, the most important things are always power and status.

He once abandoned his wife and children; now, he has completely turned his back on humanity.

Xiaocao didn't think there was anything about him that was worth saving.

She just didn't want Liu Jian to continue ruining Lin Yi's affairs.

Actually, she didn't need to worry about this at all. To put it simply, the leaders of both sides in the battle were all Lin Yi's people. How this battle would be fought and to what extent it would go were all within Lin Yi's plan.

Lin Yi simply dislikes traitors...

Chapter 588 Ah Qi's Attempt to Escape

Xihe was unaware that Xiaocao had come to find her based on Lin Yi's guidance, and was naturally still wary at the moment.

Moreover, she did sense a dangerous aura emanating from the little grass.

That was the aura of a giant serpent.

Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with hatred. Although it wasn't Xihe who seized the power of the Great Serpent, it ultimately fell into Xihe's hands.

The giant snake naturally wanted to take it back, but for the sake of the bigger picture, she could only hold back for the time being.

Now that Xihe has been brought under Lin Yi's control, she will be able to reclaim this power sooner or later.

Although Xiaocao is young, she is naturally intelligent and acts with her own careful consideration.

Seeing that Xihe still had doubts, she said frankly, "I am easier to control than my father and can cooperate with your plans better."

This statement has two layers of meaning. First, Xihe is Lin Yi's person, so Xiaocao is naturally easier to control and more likely to cooperate with their actions.

On the second level, Xihe is a person from the celestial realm. Compared to Liu Jian, who already has some foundation, Xiaocao is naturally easier to control.

Because the little grass had no choice but to rely on her.

Regardless of Xihe's perspective, Xiaocao's statement is correct.

However, Xihe was very conflicted about having these two identities.

If it were the proud and aloof woman of the past, she would naturally have slapped the little grass away.

It's just that I can't see through their true nature. I'll just burn them with fire. What does it matter if they can't see through me or not?

But after being brutally beaten by Lin Yi, she was like a frightened bird. She worried that people she couldn't see through might have problems, and even those she could see through might be pretending to be weak while actually being strong.

The goddess Xihe, who once held immense divine power, now seems to have become a pitiful little thing.

As she struggled with this thought, Lin Yi's voice suddenly echoed in her mind.

"Say yes."

Hearing Lin Yi's voice, Xi He felt much more at ease.

She felt like she had a powerful backer and no longer needed to be timid, and she didn't think much about Lin Yi's instructions.

It's just a matter of changing the emperor; it's a minor issue.

She changed her previous wariness of the little grass and smiled, asking, "What do you plan to do?"

“Let him fall seriously ill. Now that he has no other children, the power will naturally fall into my hands.”

Xihe: "..."

Are you really that filial?

However, Xihe is also quite cunning.

Poisoning the emperor is a serious matter, and she didn't want to get involved. She only agreed to allocate a few people to her and ordered them to assist her secretly.

Little did she know that the one whom Heaven protected was never Liu Jian, but the little grass beside him.

Even the Star Lord Po Jun couldn't be sure that Liu Jian was the Star Lord, and thought he was a hidden dragon protected by the Heavenly Dao.

If Xiaocao harbors any intention to attack Liu Jian, not only will she not suffer any backlash, but she will also have a smooth journey. Before long, Liu Jian will retire due to illness.

Xiaocao was certainly not a ruthless person. Although she had some dissatisfaction with Liu Jian, she would not really want to harm him.

That was her biological father, who had gone astray, and this was the only way she could pull him back.

She would make Liu Jian fall ill, but she wouldn't shorten his lifespan.

After discussing the matter with Xihe, Xiaocao and Wang Jinxuan took their leave.

Wang Jinxuan stayed with them the whole time, but remained quiet and well-behaved.

Lin Yi watched from the shadows and felt that both of his disciples had changed a lot.

They've all become much more composed since I last saw them.

Lin Yi couldn't help but sigh inwardly, he truly had a discerning eye, every apprentice he chose was a talent.

Currently, only Shang Chang'er hasn't shown any outstanding performance yet.

However, the fact that she was able to gain the approval of someone born in the Year of the Rat shows that she is quite talented.

He simply arranged for her to be placed on a celestial island, so she wouldn't have to get involved in these matters. Perhaps she could even become the last successor of her sect!

Shang Chang'er, who was on Mount Tianmu, suddenly sneezed and wondered to herself if someone was thinking of her, and if that person could be her master.

Thinking of this, Shang Chang'er couldn't help but worry about Lin Yi.

Among Lin Yi's four apprentices, she was one of the first to know him, but due to unforeseen circumstances, she didn't have many opportunities to develop a relationship with him.

It's all Ah Qi's fault!

After all the calculations, running around everywhere is not as good as staying at home peacefully.

Upon learning that she was the least skilled among the four disciples, Shang Chang'er worked even harder in her cultivation.

She wanted to take advantage of the special features of the fairy island to accelerate her cultivation.

Perfect timing, today is her turn to challenge her inner demons.

Lin Yi left Ah Qi behind to hone the minds of his wives and disciples, but it was not appropriate for Ah Qi to put several of them into a state of inner demons at the same time. To be on the safe side, they took turns.

Only one person can overcome the tribulation of inner demons each day. Ah Qi takes the lead, but another person is needed to protect him.

Today is Shang Chang'er's tribulation, and Qu Jing is protecting her.

Qu Jing has extensive experience in fighting inner demons; to her, inner demons are like nourishment.

She wanted to kill them, to cut them off like weeds, one crop after another.

When Aqi saw it, she was also greatly shocked, as she couldn't understand Qu Jing's background at all.

He was clearly an upright person with no demonic blood, yet he was able to cultivate so many inner demons and never lose his true self.

This woman must have something special about her.

However, since she couldn't uncover this secret and it held no meaning for her, she didn't dwell on it.

Seeing Shang Chang'er again now, A Qi felt a mix of emotions.

They were old acquaintances. Before her identity was exposed, Shang Chang'er still regarded her as her master, but now she was much more indifferent.

"Let's get started!"

As usual, Ah Qi numbly offered a reminder before disappearing into the depths of Shang Chang'er's mind.

Neither Shang Chang'er nor Qu Jing thought much of it; this was a normal process that triggered inner demons.

If things go wrong, Ah Qi can help resolve her inner demons, but if something unusual happens, she won't help; the people protecting her can then remedy the situation.

So much time has passed, and nothing unexpected has happened.

However, this time, the situation is somewhat different.

Aqi did not summon the inner demon for Shang Chang'er, but instead asked her in her heart, "Disciple, do you really think your master has any intentions towards you?"

Shang Chang'er remained silent.

After learning that Ah Qi was a demon, this wasn't the first time they had had a chance to talk, but this topic was never brought up. Their interactions were ordinary, as if nothing had happened before.

"During the time we spent together, did I ever harm you in the slightest?"

Shang Chang'er remained silent, but she wasn't stupid and wasn't so easily fooled.

"If you have something to say, feel free to speak up."

If he didn't have some ulterior motive, Ah Qi wouldn't have specifically said these things to her at this time of year.

"I……"

Ah Qi sensed Shang Chang'er's wariness and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Shang Chang'er, who was easy to fool back then, is now much harder to deal with.

If she can't gain her trust, the plan will definitely fall through.

But having deceived her before, it won't be so easy to get Shang Chang'er to believe him again.

After much deliberation, Ah Qi finally spoke up: "I want you to help me. I don't want to be locked up on this island like a prisoner anymore."

Ah Qi was keeping track of the days, and as time passed day by day, the day when Hua Nianrou would open the Demon Abyss was fast approaching.

This is her only chance to turn the tables and become the master of her own destiny.