I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

"It's not about sowing discord, but about giving you the power to make a choice. You should know that many people don't have a choice when it comes to fate."

You are one, she is another.

But among you, only one person can decide their own fate.

Nuwa's voice carried a hint of seduction.

"You possess the power to plunder everything from others. Kill her, and you will gain unexpected benefits..."

Chapter 709 Night Party

If the deity before him wasn't Nuwa, Lin Yi would even suspect that she was a demon in disguise.

She first instigated Yan Qingqiu to kill him, and now she's instigating him to kill Yan Qingqiu.

It seemed as if they were deliberately trying to provoke a rift between the couple.

Without hesitation, Lin Yi said bluntly, "I have no intention of selling my wife for personal gain, so let's forget about it!"

"Why don't you first hear what benefits you can get from her?"

"No need. What if she's listening in the shadows right now? You might really sow discord between us."

Lin Yi's frankness made Nuwa laugh out loud.

"I'll tell you even if you don't listen."

"Kill her, and you will gain the power to rule the three realms."

Nuwa's voice carried a clear seductive tone: "Kill her, and all your wishes will be granted. No one can stop you, and no one can defy your will."

"It sounds good, but I still refuse."

Lin Yi was very resistant to Nuwa's words. If the other party was not Nuwa, he really wouldn't want to talk to her.

Yan Qingqiu treated him well. Even though their initial union was based on mutual benefit, Yan Qingqiu remained hardworking and dutiful in their interactions.

The two had long ago vowed to become husband and wife, so how could he possibly betray Yan Qingqiu for some benefit?

Seeing Lin Yi's resolute refusal, Nuwa ceased her persuasion. Fate would dictate his choice, and this was a test Lin Yi would inevitably face.

"Now is not the time for you to make a decision, you don't need to answer me."

After saying that, Nuwa changed the subject again, saying, "I haven't congratulated you on getting what you wanted yet. Your daughter is very cute."

"daughter?"

Lin Yi became a father, but he still didn't know who the mother of his child was, which was a bit embarrassing.

But the thought of having a child made him instinctively want to see her.

"You probably won't have the chance to see your daughter in this lifetime."

Nuwa poured cold water on Lin Yi's head, leaving him stunned.

If you'll never see them in this lifetime, then what's with the congratulations?

Lin Yi subconsciously made a sarcastic remark, but quickly realized that Nuwa was right in front of him, and she could know whatever he was thinking.

However, Nuwa was exceptionally magnanimous towards Lin Yi. She pretended not to hear Lin Yi's thoughts and continued, "I will soon be going to sleep. When we meet again, I will grant you another wish. You can think about it carefully."

"Anything is fine?"

Lin Yi looked at Nuwa, and his mind involuntarily conjured up images of blasphemy against the gods.

To her even greater surprise, Nuwa was not angry. Instead, she replied, "I will grant you all the wishes you make."

What does it mean?

Lin Yi became excited, but Nuwa in front of him had once again turned into a clay statue.

I don't know when we'll meet again.

As Lin Yi walked out of the Nuwa Temple, his mind suddenly cleared.

"I am truly guilty of a terrible sin."

Despite having many desires that would benefit the world, his mind was filled only with bitterness.

Is this the kind of behavior a guardian should have?

Go back and reflect on your actions!

Lin Yi took one last look at the Nuwa Temple before hastily leaving.

He did not return to the palace, but went to the Acropolis.

Many things happened today: I reunited with old friends, was summoned by Nuwa, and learned many incredible things.

Lin Yi wanted to go back to Weicheng to be quiet.

After resting for more than half an hour, there was a sudden knock on the window of the room.

Lin Yi carefully sensed and discovered Jiang Linglong's aura.

He leaped out and saw a red figure running away.

Lin Yi followed and finally arrived at a small grove of trees.

The red figure that had been fleeing ahead suddenly turned around and thrust a sword at Lin Yi's face.

Lin Yi remained calm and deflected her sword several points with a flick of his finger.

Is this how you treat old friends?

The red figure in front of me was Jiang Linglong.

"I never imagined that my old friend would be a ruthless tyrant who kills without hesitation."

Jiang Linglong did not draw her sword again; she simply stared at Lin Yi, her feelings quite complex.

Only after meeting Lin Yi in private did she truly confirm that he was indeed the Sword Immortal, and that she had not mistaken him for someone else.

The initial guess was correct: the sword immortal who died was not a real person at all, but a controlled clone or puppet.

"I rarely kill people."

Faced with Jiang Linglong's accusations, Lin Yi decisively denied them.

He killed far more demons and monsters than mortals.

"You knew my identity from the very beginning?"

Jiang Linglong's question already contained the answer.

At this point, Lin Yi had no need to lie anymore, so he frankly said, "I recognized you at first glance."

"Since you know I am your enemy, then why are you attacking me..."

“I don’t consider you an enemy, and the matter of the Yuezhi is in the past. I didn’t try to wipe them out.”

Lin Yi was telling the truth; Jiang Linglong had already verified it.

"But why won't you tell me who you are?"

Jiang Linglong was heartbroken.

If Lin Yi had said he was a tyrant, perhaps she wouldn't have fallen in love with him.

"I was already operating under an assumed name, why would I tell you?"

"Indeed, I was originally just an enemy. You are magnanimous and have already done more than enough by not killing me. There is indeed no need for you to be so honest with me."

Jiang Linglong spoke in a sarcastic tone, completely lacking the demeanor of a heroine.

Lin Yi couldn't help but think to himself, "Since you understand the logic, why are you so angry?"

Of course, he also knew that if he said this, Jiang Linglong would be even angrier.

He didn't come to provoke Jiang Linglong, so he swallowed his complaints.

But he didn't try to coax Jiang Linglong. Neither of them spoke, and the grove became completely silent.

After a long while, Lin Yi finally felt the atmosphere was too awkward and changed the subject, saying, "It's been so many years. How have you been all these years?"

"It's neither good nor bad."

There is someone I long for, but I can never see them.

While filled with fear, they also held onto hope.

It is precisely because of this hope that I am always filled with anxiety.

Jiang Linglong didn't expect Lin Yi to understand the true meaning of this situation.

"In the years I've been away, has your bloodlust been curbed?"

"Since entering Xiqi, I have never had a bloodthirsty desire again."

Jiang Linglong pondered that it must have been protected by the fortune of Xiqi that suppressed the curse.

"That's a good thing."

After exchanging a few words, the two fell silent again, and an awkward atmosphere permeated the air once more.

This time, Jiang Linglong took the initiative to start a conversation.

"That year, you suddenly said you were leaving. What were you going to do?"

She felt that continuing to talk about national affairs would make the atmosphere more awkward, so she suggested talking about something else to lighten the mood before getting down to business.

However, Lin Yi's answer struck her like a bolt from the blue.

"At that time, my queen was having health problems, and I wanted to go to the underworld. I didn't know if it would be dangerous there, and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to come back, so I said goodbye to you first."

However, that trip actually went quite smoothly, but when I went to Xining to find you, you were already gone.

Jiang Linglong then realized that the reason he risked his life was for another woman...

Chapter 710 He can be replaced

Upon reuniting with his old friend, Lin Yi was unusually talkative and recounted his past love story with Lingyi to Jiang Linglong.

Not a single word was something Jiang Linglong wanted to hear, but she still maintained a polite smile.