I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

The two held hands, both looking grief-stricken.

The act was almost over when the two finally separated. Wu De said seriously, "Having met Lin Yi today, I realize he is no ordinary man. How should we take revenge in the future?"

That's what he said, but in reality, Mr. Liu was already planning how to reconcile with Lin Yi.

The world of cultivation is cruel; the law of the jungle prevails. They can't beat Lin Yi now, so surrendering might save them. But continuing to fight against Lin Yi would be irrational.

Moreover, Lin Yi is human. Even among human cultivators who reach the First Grade Three Flowers Gathering at the Top realm, the longest lifespan is no more than five hundred years.

This is also why humans can catch up with demons who have cultivated for hundreds of years in just a few decades or hundreds of years. In terms of lifespan, humans are no match for demons at all. Demons can easily have that lifespan, and plant demons have even longer lifespans.

He didn't need to fight over someone who would live for at most five hundred years. So far, he and Lin Yi hadn't actually formed any irreconcilable hatred. At worst, he would just apologize. As long as the conflict was resolved, he wouldn't mind having another brother.

However, Wu De must not know about this. Mr. Liu has already planned to shift all the blame onto Wu De in order to curry favor with Lin Yi.

Coincidentally, Wu De did the same thing.

If you can't beat them, join them!

It's not shameful!

But we can't let Mr. Liu know.

Those who are not of our kind are bound to have different hearts. This Mr. Liu has committed many evils. All I need to do is go to Lin Yi and inform him. Then I can apologize to Lin Yi properly and bring Lin Yi as an ally. This will also be a good opportunity to get rid of this ungrateful wretch, Mr. Liu.

Wouldn't this be better than wasting time and effort opposing Lin Yi?

Lin Yi has become so powerful that he is almost invincible. To fight against him would be a losing proposition.

To appease Mr. Liu, Wu De said in a deep voice, "Brother, don't panic, I have another plan."

"Brother, please speak."

Wu De seemed confident and composed, saying, "Now that Mr. Sang is dead, the plan we made earlier has naturally fallen through, but we can still start with Lin Yi."

From the moment he met us, he made no attempt to conceal his face. Yet, when we first met him, he was only at the ninth rank of cultivation. Now, he possesses a level of skill comparable to a fourth-rank Qi Refiner. Such progress in just ten days is truly unbelievable. If I'm not mistaken, he must have had a miraculous encounter.”

Mr. Liu was immediately puzzled. "Are you really stupid or just pretending? Could it be that he's been playing dumb all along?"

"what do you mean……"

"I bet he must have obtained a magical artifact or a magic pill."

Mr. Liu: "..."

outrageous.

Immortal artifacts are extremely rare in the world; only established sects possess one or two, which they use as their most prized possessions. As for elixirs, they exist only in legends. It is said that some elixirs can grant immortality, while others can allow one to ascend to heaven in broad daylight—these are all legends, and no one has ever seen one.

"He must have some kind of elixir or magical artifact! Once this news gets out, someone will avenge Brother Sang!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Liu suddenly realized that Wu De was using a scheme.

They can spread the message, whether others believe it or not is up to them.

Although this news is outrageous, as long as it is related to elixirs and magical artifacts, regardless of whether it is true or false, those who have the need will choose to believe it to some extent. At that time, there will be more people causing trouble for Lin Yi.

If this plan is implemented, it might actually avenge Mr. Sang. Since it involves immortal artifacts, those of the first rank might be hesitant to act due to their status, but those of the second and third ranks will definitely come to Lin Yi to try their luck.

However, they knew in their hearts that Lin Yi was probably just pretending to be weak while actually being strong. Even if he really had a miraculous encounter, it would be too far-fetched to say that he possessed a celestial artifact.

When the rumors are exposed, whether the people he hired killed Lin Yi, or Lin Yi killed those who came to cause trouble, in any case, the person who spread the rumors will definitely not get away with it.

However, Mr. Liu, seemingly oblivious to the truth, said with satisfaction, "Brother, you are absolutely right. Celestial treasures belong to the virtuous. Lin Yi is nothing but a greenhorn, a crude and uncouth man. How could he be worthy of possessing a celestial artifact? I will immediately spread the word that I will make sure that Lin Yi doesn't get away with it!"

"I trust you with your work, brother. I'll head over now and await your good news."

The two bid each other farewell and then disappeared into the shadows.

The next morning, Lin Yi looked at the two letters stuck in the window and door cracks and was speechless.

What are these two brothers up to...?

Chapter 101 He Dong Wants to Be a Person

The letter on the window was sent by Mr. Liu, with a willow leaf on it—a clever trick to prevent ordinary people from seeing it. The letter by the door was simpler, with no cover whatsoever.

The two letters contained largely the same content. The senders were Wu De and Mr. Liu, respectively. They said that the other party had come up with a wicked plan to spread rumors that he had obtained elixirs and magical artifacts, which would attract others to covet them. Mr. Liu and Mr. Wu could not stand it anymore and came to report and expose the scheme.

Simply put, both brothers regarded each other as a pledge of allegiance to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi, however, thought their plan was absolutely brilliant!

Although this would put him in a vortex, he knew that among those drawn in would be a large number of demons and monsters, which would allow him to complete his mission and level up.

only……

If there are more demons and monsters, it is not a good thing for the residents of Xingsha City. After thinking about it for a moment, Lin Yi gave up his whimsical idea of ​​spreading rumors.

As for the two who surrendered, Lin Yi had no intention of letting them go unless they were willing to atone for their mistakes. But obviously, they were not willing. They were not truly repentant; they were just forced to submit because they couldn't beat Lin Yi.

After putting the letter away, Lin Yi picked up his sword and prepared to leave for work, but after thinking about it, he went back to the master bedroom.

I've been so busy lately that I didn't even get to see He Dong yesterday. I'll just go over today to pick up my "good guy" card.

Back in the bedroom, Lin Yi saw He Dong fiddling with an abacus and ledgers, seemingly too engrossed to notice Lin Yi's arrival.

Lin Yi sat down next to He Dong and watched as she furrowed her brows deeper and deeper, which puzzled him.

"What's wrong? Are you out of money?"

He Dong then stopped tapping the abacus, glanced at Lin Yi, and said resentfully, "You don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you're in charge of the household. You said that Xiao Cao needs to eat meat and fruits and vegetables every day to practice martial arts. This house has cost several hundred gold coins. Since I kidnapped Wang Liang last time, I haven't had any income. I also have to maintain my daily cultivation. Now I only have less than a hundred gold coins left. If I eat this meal today, I won't have any yang energy to eat tomorrow."

He Dong said this with particular grievance. When they bought the house, Lin Yi had rounded up the price even though they could have negotiated it down.

They really don't know how to be frugal when they're spending her money!

"Don't I receive a monthly salary?"

"Your meager monthly salary isn't even enough to fill a tooth gap for me."

Although Lin Yi received a raise after his promotion, it was still a drop in the bucket.

"Then, why don't you absorb my yang energy? I feel that my blood and energy are abundant, so it won't hurt you to absorb a little."

"Hmph, I won't! Even if I have to return to the martial world and take on an assassin's mission, I will never absorb your yang energy!"

He Dong looked at Lin Yi with shame and anger. He knew that Lin Yi must have ulterior motives for making this suggestion.

Although she had secretly smoked it several times, wouldn't she feel ashamed to smoke it openly?

"You should stop doing assassin missions. Have you forgotten how dangerous this tribulation was? From now on, you should not only reduce your karma, but also do good deeds and accumulate merit. If Heaven has a spirit, it will not harm a virtuous ghost."

This was the first time He Dong had ever heard someone tell her to do good deeds and accumulate merit.

She's a ghost, and it's already difficult enough for her to keep her vows of not killing or harming any living beings and to earn a living through her own abilities. Where would she find the energy to do good deeds and accumulate merit? Doesn't that require money?

"I don't have money to do charity."

"Don't you still have a hundred gold coins?"

He Dong's eyes widened immediately. You've got your eyes on my last rations?

"Take my advice. How about this: you absorb my yang energy for 100 gold coins. I owe you so much money that I'm having a hard time paying it back. I'll repay the debt with my body. How about that?"

Lin Yi's words hit the nail on the head. Based on Lin Yi's current income level, even after the salary increase, his monthly income would be 10,000 coins, which is equivalent to one gold coin. It would take him 60,000 months, or 5,000 years, to pay off the debt. By the time he paid off the debt, she would have already become an immortal...

"Then one hundred gold coins a bite is too expensive, you have to make it cheaper."

He Dong had already accepted Lin Yi's suggestion, but felt that it would be embarrassing to agree to Lin Yi's suggestion, so he made a token reduction in the price.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi chuckled and said, "Alright, I'll give you a discount. One gold coin per puff, one puff a day, how about that?"

"You'll do this for the rest of your life..."

He Dong was about to say that if Lin Yi kept paying back like this, he would never be able to pay it off in his lifetime. But seeing his nonchalant look, she suddenly realized that this guy probably wanted to owe her for a lifetime, and then have her kiss him for a lifetime.

You wish!

"Don't think that this will make me happy! And don't think you've gotten a great deal. I've told you before, this body of mine is just a magical artifact. Even if you kiss me, you're not kissing me!"

"Okay, okay, I know, I know. Let's start. I have to go to my shift after we're done kissing."

"Humph!"

He Dong turned his head away, seemingly indicating that he was angry. After a moment, he said shyly, "Close your eyes."

"What, are you shy?"

"It's not because I'm shy, be careful I change my appearance and scare you to death!"

Lin Yi: "..."

Was it this ghost that caused his nightmares?

Lin Yi had a sudden thought and came up with a bad idea.

He obediently closed his eyes and said, "Go ahead, I'm closing my eyes."

Very well, the pressure is now on He Dong.

She tried her best to comfort herself before slowly moving closer to Lin Yi. Before she even touched him, she felt warm all over and even a little restless.

"I'm just absorbing some yang energy, one gold coin per breath, it's too cheap. I'm making a profit as long as I absorb it. It's just business, nothing serious..."

As she approached, she kept muttering to herself, making Lin Yi want to laugh, but luckily he was a professional and managed to hold it in.

Before long, he felt a cool, moist touch on his lips.

Although He Dong kept saying that she was just a genuine leather artifact, she didn't understand that a doll with a real soul is actually quite appealing, especially since the texture of her skin is indeed quite good.

Sometimes, XP systems are just weird.

He Dong knew that Lin Yi had abundant qi and blood, so he took a big gulp. This yang energy was of extremely pure quality and even carried a trace of human vitality, making it far more delicious than the yang energy contained in gold.

She couldn't help but feel annoyed. Having become accustomed to Lin Yi's yang energy, how could she possibly bring herself to eat the yang energy from the gold again...?

Even after the absorption was over, she was still immersed in the process of the yang energy gradually integrating into her whole body, a wonderful feeling that was hard to describe.

Lin Yi opened his eyes at this moment and, taking advantage of He Dong's unpreparedness, gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

I'm going out!

"You! Once I recover my cultivation, I'll make you pay!"

He Dong touched the spot on his face where Lin Yi had kissed him, feeling both ashamed and annoyed, but mostly happy.