I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

Wang Jinxuan was actually quite scared. After all, it was said that masters valued aptitude. He had finally obtained Lin Yi's promise to teach him some skills, and it would be terrible if he failed to learn them because he was too stupid.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yi was so gentle. Although he was very ruthless when criticizing her, he was extremely dedicated when teaching her.

She really likes this teacher.

After teaching for a quarter of an hour, Lin Yi finally managed to get Wang Jinxuan to grasp the basic principles. Tiger Roar is a sound-based technique that can attack the soul because this attack is a manifestation of the practitioner's essence, energy, and spirit. Momentum is where the spirit resides.

Clearly, Xiaocao is quite talented. She hasn't even started serious cultivation yet, but she's already showing promise. On the other hand, Wang Jinxuan, that idiot, clearly has a certain foundation, but he can't even compare to a twelve-year-old girl.

"That's all for today. I have official business to attend to. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Xiaocao. If you have time, I can also teach Xiaocao some basic and gentle martial arts techniques, but Xiaocao cannot practice martial arts for more than half an hour, understand?"

"Understood, Master."

"Okay, brother."

Wang Jinxuan: "..."

Goodness, just by opening his mouth he's already a generation below Little Grass.

Lin Yi didn't accept her calling him "master," and waved his hand, saying, "There's no need to call me master. I'm just teaching you some skills. When I'm teaching you, you can call me teacher, but otherwise, let's treat each other as equals!"

Wang Jinxuan nodded. Although it wouldn't be as exciting if he couldn't call him "Master," it was still fine this way.

After Lin Yi left, Wang Jinxuan and Xiao Cao began to learn from each other.

She and Xiaocao knew each other before, so they naturally got along well.

Lin Yi was secretly paving the way for Xiao Cao. Although it might not be useful, having more friends meant having more options in case something went wrong. Moreover, his arrangements were so smooth and natural that Wang Jinxuan, that idiot, definitely wouldn't notice.

Upon arriving at the Jingye Division, Lin Yi summoned Zhong Ming and the others. Their destinations had been decided, and Lin Yi was going to write them letters of introduction.

The six men who had been exiled to a small county town gathered together. Their eyes were filled with displeasure as they looked at Lin Yi. Since things had come to this point, there was no need for them to pretend to be amicable.

Lin Yi slowly wrote the three letters of introduction, affixed the official seal, put them in envelopes, sealed them with sealing wax, and handed them to Zhou Qing, Yuan Tong, and Qian Lie respectively.

"Alright, everyone, you can set off now. I wish you all a safe journey."

This was just a polite remark. Zhou Qing snorted coldly, didn't respond, and left with Zhou Yan.

Yuantong and Yuanxing chanted a Buddhist prayer, which was considered a polite response.

Just as Qian Lie and Zhong Ming were about to leave, Lin Yi suddenly said, "Qian Lie, stay a moment, I have something to say to you."

Zhong Ming and Qian Lie exchanged a glance, then nodded and smiled, saying, "I'll wait for you outside."

After he left, Qian Lie looked at Lin Yi warily and asked, "What do you want to say?"

He had suffered at Lin Yi's hands before, and now that Lin Yi had him alone, it probably wasn't for anything good.

"I'm giving you something."

As he spoke, Lin Yi took out three talismans: one for offense, one for defense, and one for concealment.

What does this mean?

Qian Lie was starting to panic. Lin Yi wasn't bothering him; instead, he was giving him gifts. He was afraid Lin Yi had a big surprise in store!

"Don't panic. Keep these three talismans; they might save your life in an emergency."

These talismans were slightly less powerful for Lin Yi, but they were quite effective for people of the eighth or ninth rank. This was not an exaggeration on Lin Yi's part.

What exactly do you want to do?

"It's nothing. It's just that among these three groups of people sent out, Zhou Qing and Zhou Yan are brothers, and Yuan Tong and Yuan Xing are from the same school. Only you and Zhong Ming are different. Zhong Ming is very cunning. You have to be more careful when working with him."

Although we've had conflicts, among all these people, I actually admire you the most. At least you're trustworthy and righteous, and not malicious. But this kind of personality makes you most vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Giving you a few talismans is just in case; please accept them!

"This……"

Hearing Lin Yi's words, Qian Lie was deeply moved and accepted the talisman when it was handed to him.

"Go, but don't tell anyone about this. Be careful on your journey. I hope you can fulfill your duties well in the Jingye Division and protect the people. If things don't work out, prioritize your own life."

"Thank you, Chief Constable Lin."

Qian Lie bowed to Lin Yi with his hands clasped, a gesture he had never shown so sincerely before.

Lin Yi watched him leave with a kind smile on his face.

The essence of struggle is to reduce enemies and increase friends. Obviously, he can add another friendly unit to the Jingye Division.

Oh, right, I still need to report to Guan Buping about his exile of people. I might as well go and visit him on the way...

Chapter 114 Bao Sanniang, the Chief Administrator of Xiangzhou

When Lin Yi arrived at Guan Buping's house, Guan Buping was sunbathing.

The autumn air is crisp and the sun is shining brightly.

Lin Yi noticed that Guan Buping's complexion seemed to have improved slightly, which put his mind at ease. Once Guan Buping recovered, he could resign and focus on cultivation, instead of wasting his talent on miscellaneous tasks.

"Brother Guan."

Guan Buping reclined on the folding chair. When he saw Lin Yi arrive, he turned his neck with difficulty and said, "It seems that Xingsha City has been quite peaceful lately."

This was a veiled reference to Lin Yi slacking off during work hours, but it was just a joke; members of the Jingye Division could only slack off when things were peaceful. Lin Yi didn't seem to care and said, "I'm here to report on official business."

Guan Buping then became more serious and said, "Since the Jingye Division has been entrusted to you, you are in charge. You don't need to explain to me how you act."

"That's true, but I happen to have nothing to do right now, so I'll tell you this to pass the time!"

Lin Yi fetched a stool and sat down, then recounted everything that had happened since he became acting chief constable. He hadn't mentioned official business when he came to visit Xiao Se before, so this time he started from the beginning.

Guan Buping had actually heard a little about what Lin Yi had done. Many people who were dissatisfied with Lin Yi came to him to complain, but he pretended not to hear them.

Now, hearing Lin Yi recount it, I understand the perilous nature of the situation. I never imagined that Lin Yi could resolve such a situation of betrayal and alienation so easily; he truly overcame all obstacles with sheer force.

In Lin Yi's narration, although he mentioned Mr. Sang and Mr. Liu, he did not talk about their cultivation levels, only mentioning them briefly. He focused on the construction of the Jingye Division, which successfully eliminated disloyal sect members from the team, leaving behind the harmless Xiao Se and Chen Huaiyuan.

This method of dividing and separating is not particularly sophisticated, but it is very practical.

Now, while the people of the Jingye Division may not be completely loyal, it's impossible for anyone to cause trouble.

"You are even more capable than I imagined. I used to think you were just intelligent, decisive, brave and resourceful, but I never thought you could handle these things so well. It seems that I have nothing to worry about when I step down to you."

"What?"

Upon hearing that the temporary injury had become permanent, Lin Yi was immediately alarmed, but he quickly recovered and asked, "Has your injury changed?"

Guan Buping smiled and said, "That's not the case. Your master has been running around looking for good medicine for me. My injury should heal in about a month, and then you can focus on your cultivation."

"That's good. Speaking of which, where did my master go? I thought she was with you."

Lin Yi's cloud bag still contained clothes he had gotten from the tailor, which he intended to give to Qu Jing.

He hadn't seen Qu Jing for several days. They had agreed that if he called out "Master" in the city, she would arrive within three breaths. Lin Yi had suspected that she was secretly following him, but even though Lin Yi made such a big commotion during his battles these past two nights, Qu Jing hadn't shown up.

“I don’t know where she went, but don’t worry, she won’t get lost. She’ll come back when you need her. If she has any questions about cultivation, I can help answer them.”

"There really is one, when I was practicing Qi recently..."

Just as Lin Yi was about to ask how to compress his true qi and fully circulate his blood and qi, a woman fully clad in armor descended from the sky and landed in Guan Buping's courtyard.

Why would someone choose to climb walls and scale rooftops instead of using the main entrance? What kind of respectable person could they be? They probably have ill intentions.

Moreover, this woman had a fierce aura. A scar ran diagonally across her left eye from her forehead, shattering her delicate face like a crack on a fine piece of porcelain, making her look unpleasant. Yet, this scar also gave her a unique charm.

Lin Yi instantly prepared for battle, while Guan Buping's expression became very subtle.

"It seems you're really getting worse with age, reduced to the state of a stray dog."

Being ridiculed like this, Guan Buping's face also darkened. He said expressionlessly, "Did Third Sister come here specifically to laugh at me?"

The woman sneered, "Call me Steward? Have you forgotten your place?"

Guan Buping sighed, his face full of helplessness, and said, "Steward Bao, I am not feeling well, so I will not perform the proper etiquette."

Lin Yi then realized that this woman was actually the chief steward of the Jingye Division in Xiangzhou!

The Jingye Division has three levels: the county level is called the Chief Constable, the prefecture level is called the Chief Administrator, and the national level is called the Chief Commander. There are also independent famous constables outside this system. Famous constables are dispatched by the Chief Commander and can patrol the whole country. They are equivalent to imperial envoys, without specific positions, but they have great power.

As the chief steward of the Jingye Division in Xiangzhou, Bao Sanniang also had the authority to dismiss the chief constable. However, she generally did not have to use this power, as the Jingye Division was already short of personnel and naturally had no reason to act recklessly.

However, having a higher rank is certainly a good way to intimidate others.

Seeing that Guan Buping was using physical discomfort as an excuse, she turned her attention to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi felt a chill run down his spine. Good heavens, he felt like he was being watched by a tigress. If Wang Jinxuan could come and take a look, he could probably learn the essence of the Tiger's Roar.

"Are you his apprentice? You are quite handsome. Following him will only waste your talent. Why not become my apprentice and I will teach you carefully?"

When Bao Sanniang arrived, she overheard Lin Yi complaining to Guan Buping about the coach's anger, hence her words.

This woman is fierce enough to try and steal Guan Buping's apprentice right in front of him!

Lin Yi smiled politely and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Steward. Although Master Guan is not my teacher, he has helped me a lot. It is absurd to say that I would waste my talent. Please be careful with your words, Steward."

Since things had come to this point, Lin Yi had no choice but to say a few words in Guan Buping's defense.

But after he uttered the words "Uncle-Master Guan," Bao Sanniang's expression suddenly changed, and her gaze toward Guan Buping became fiercer.

"He's your junior sister's disciple? Your junior sister has come down from the mountain? Did you ask her to come down from the mountain?"

Three questions in a row made Guan Buping's scalp tingle, but he could only force himself to say, "That's right."

"Very well, very well then I shall experience your junior sister's skills."

After saying that, Bao Sanniang drew her knife and slashed at Lin Yi. Lin Yi quickly dodged and exclaimed "Damn it!" in his heart.

This woman is so damn fierce.

Bao Sanniang persisted, continuing to slash and hack at him. Left with no other choice, Lin Yi had to draw his sword and parry.

Lin Yi had already mastered the seventy-two sword techniques of the Heavenly Heart Sword Manual. Since Bao Sanniang was not using her saber energy, he naturally wouldn't use his sword energy either.

The two clashed back and forth, their swords clanging as they struck.

Guan Buping was initially worried that Lin Yi would be injured by Bao Sanniang, but now that he sees how skilled Lin Yi is with his swordsmanship, and considering that his junior sister has only been taking him on as a disciple for a short time, how could Lin Yi have reached such a level? Is this what a genius is?

He had originally intended to dissuade him, but now that Bao Sanniang, a master, was offering Lin Yi some pointers, it was the perfect opportunity.

Despite her status, Bao Sanniang did not use her cultivation level to suppress others. However, after fighting for so long, seeing that Lin Yi was not at all at a disadvantage, and remembering that Lin Yi was that woman's disciple, she became angrier and angrier as the fight went on.

"You do have some skill, then try to catch my Three Returning Wind Blades!"

Since the start of the fight, Bao Sanniang has not used any sword techniques, only the simplest slashes. When she found that it was ineffective against Lin Yi, she also used her skills.