I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

"Three thousand coins."

The most important thing for a scammer is to have a keen eye. First, you need to distinguish who has something to scam, and then filter out the people who are easy to scam.

Lin Yi was dressed in fine clothes and looked smug. People in this state are prone to arrogance and are the easiest to deceive.

Shang Chang'er then made an outrageous demand, asking for three thousand coins. For her, this was actually just the cost price, after all...

It's all tears when I tell you; she couldn't sell them even at a loss.

Upon hearing her offer, Lin Yi's lips curled into a slight smile, which quickly vanished, replaced by a serious expression. He said, "According to the laws of the Great Qi Dynasty, books cannot be sold privately, let alone such vulgar reading materials. Come with me to the yamen!"

As a law enforcement officer, Lin Yi is naturally well-versed in the law; only by being familiar with the rules can one make good use of them.

Reading the law can also indirectly help us understand this era. He was very surprised when he first read this law. According to history, this era did not have a mature printing press, so it would have been impossible for there to be a large-scale book trade.

Since the sale of books cannot form a market, there will be no laws to prohibit private sales.

If it weren't for this law, he wouldn't have gone in this direction to investigate the differences between this world and the history he lived in.

Getting back to the point, when Shang Chang'er heard that Lin Yi actually wanted to take her to the yamen, her expression immediately changed.

This man doesn't play by the rules!

Although the law stipulates it, who cares about the law these days?

To her, the imperial laws were utter bullshit. She roamed the martial world by cheating, deceiving, and swindling. If she were to actually abide by the imperial laws, she would soon be in jail.

She used to be able to get away with anything and no one could control her, but now she's being arrested just for selling pornographic books?

In Shang Chang'er's opinion, even though she only dealt in pornography, she was still considered a law-abiding citizen.

"Brother, that's not fair of you. If you don't want it, just say so. Why do you have to report it to the authorities?"

With a fawning smile, Shang Chang'er suddenly turned and ran away.

She wasn't afraid of Lin Yi; she simply didn't like fighting head-on. Of all her martial arts skills, she relied 70% on escape techniques.

However, her running speed was nowhere near that of Lin Yi. If Lin Yi hadn't just been teasing her, he would have caught her by the hair as soon as she ran.

He strolled after him leisurely, calling out in a mocking manner, "Don't run away, come with me to see the magistrate!"

Are you looking for trouble?

There are no government officials investigating the young imperial uncle, and she deliberately didn't sell herself in the city!

Seeing that Lin Yi was relentlessly pursuing her, she also lost her temper.

"Behold my Thunderbolt!"

As she spoke, Shang Chang'er took out two black bullets and slammed them to the ground. There was a loud bang, smoke filled the air, and there was a pungent smell.

Lin Yi initially thought it was explosives and immediately retreated. After all, although his defense was high, he did not know the power of explosives in this era, so he dared not take it head-on.

Who knew that Shang Chang'er was shouting for a thunderbolt, but it was actually a smokescreen. You really can't trust this little liar's words.

However, if she thinks she can escape like this, she is underestimating people too much.

"The universe is boundless, chasing for ten thousand miles... Ugh, pshaw."

You can't make fun of yourself when you're doing a prank.

Lin Yi was in a good mood today. Putting aside the matter of betraying his master, the process of comforting the little zombie went smoothly. After understanding the whole story, Jiang Linglong generously said that she didn't mind.

The unspoken understanding between them has been revealed; their relationship is no longer ambiguous but has become an intimate one that they have both confirmed.

If the atmosphere hadn't been a bit off, Lin Yi might have been able to unlock the Riding Corpse achievement after unlocking the Rider achievement. But his feelings for Jiang Linglong weren't for anything frivolous. The two spent a long time snuggling together in the Crystal Palace. In the end, Lin Yi felt that there might be a lot going on in Xingsha City right now, and Bao Sanniang might not be able to handle it, so he left the Crystal Palace.

I was having a great time the whole way, but I never expected to run into a little swindler.

If he weren't in a good mood, he wouldn't have bothered with Shang Chang'er. His intention in arresting her was actually to conduct ideological education on her and, incidentally, recruit her into the government.

Having experienced turmoil, the Jingye Division is now severely weakened and unable to control other sects. Not only are all sorts of demons and monsters daring to mess with it, but Lin Yi, as a member of the Jingye Division, naturally wants to restore its authority.

It wasn't for the glory of the Jingye Division, but because only with a powerful and violent agency could the safety of people's lives and property be guaranteed.

Lin Yi could also see in the memories of many monsters that the Jingye Division was not always powerful. Its development was always related to the rise and fall of the imperial court. When the imperial court and the Jingye Division were powerful, monsters and demons did not dare to harass the people.

To achieve this goal, you can't do it alone.

While we can't trust the people from the sects, we can give these people from all walks of life in the martial arts world a try. As long as they haven't committed any unforgivable crimes and can be reformed through ideological transformation, they can continue to contribute to society.

Shang Chang'er ran very fast, and Ah Qi, who was hiding in her hair, finally found an opportunity to bewitch her.

Do you crave power?

"who!?"

Shang Chang'er was startled. She thought she had escaped from Lin Yi's grasp, but suddenly another voice rang in her ears. She didn't know where it came from, which made her feel terrified.

"I am but a remnant soul, slumbering within a hairpin, only awakening today. Young lady, I see you possess excellent potential, and I happen to have a lineage I do not wish to extinguish. Would you be willing to inherit my mantle?"

Shang Chang'er was stunned on the spot. "Is this a stroke of good luck, a great opportunity?"

In her excitement, she was about to nod, but at the last moment, eight words suddenly came to mind.

Greed leads to poverty, and greed blinds one's judgment.

She was just greedy because she thought Lin Yi might have obtained a powerful cultivation technique, and she imagined so much that she ended up being completely fooled!

She's a seasoned swindler, yet she was fooled by such a simple trick. This humiliation is something she'll probably never forget. That's why, now that something good has happened, she immediately thought of those eight words.

Shang Chang'er calmed down and immediately took back her promise, asking instead, "If Senior wishes to impart knowledge and skills, what do you need me to do?"

Ah Qi sensed Shang Chang'er's increased defensiveness and was immediately troubled, as this made intrusion much more difficult.

It seems I haven't gained her trust yet.

"I have three wishes: first, to see humanity flourish; second, to return to my hometown; and third, to ensure the continuation of my legacy. If you really want to help me, then learn some skills and join the Jingye Division. Before I completely disappear, send me back to my hometown."

Ah Qi truly lived up to his reputation as a psychology master; after hearing these words, Shang Chang'er's wariness immediately dropped by 70%.

These three wishes were not made up randomly. The first one shows her allegiance and concern for the human race. It makes Shang Chang'er, who is also human, subconsciously feel that this is a senior of the same kind. Going home to visit is such a simple thing, but it is also a wish. It creates a sad atmosphere and makes people feel sympathy.

Proactively suggesting that Shang Chang'er join the Jingye Division would be a two-birds-with-one-stone strategy.

Jingye Division is a place for slaying demons and monsters, and evil spirits would not want to enter it on their own initiative. While deepening Shang Chang'er's trust, it can also advance other plans.

Only by entering the Jingye Division could he get close to Lin Yi and thus seduce the virtuous man into depravity.

Although Lin Yi had committed acts of betrayal and treason within the illusionary demon palace she created, he felt no remorse for it, and his defenses remained unbreakable.

outrageous.

In Ah Qi's entire demonic life, he had never seen such an outrageous person. A normal person would be ashamed to betray their master and ancestors, but good heavens, Lin Yi has come once and wants to do it again.

ashamed?

What is that?

I didn't see any at all.

Ah Qi's plan completely failed, which meant Lin Yi had worked for nothing. He wasted a lot of his magic power and gained nothing.

This also ignited Ah Qi's competitive spirit, and she immediately started to challenge Lin Yi!

Shang Chang'er was not as experienced as A Qi, and she still harbored a sliver of hope, thinking that if they were truly destined to be together, wouldn't it be a waste to give up without considering the circumstances?

Having heard Ah Qi's words, his guard had lowered considerably. Ah Qi then seized the opportunity and said, "Now that you need to evade capture, I'll teach you a technique of escape. Just relax."

Shang Chang'er didn't realize how dangerous it was to relax her mind on a demon spirit. She thought that the other party was just a remnant soul, and that even if she relaxed her mind slightly, she would have ways to counter it if the other party really acted recklessly. So she really relaxed.

Ah Qi seized the opportunity and took advantage of the situation. A strand of black energy the size of a hair entered Shang Chang'er's heart and took hold.

And so, the boarding arrangement was completed.

Of course, there is still a long way to go before she can take control of the situation. With her current strength, she is not strong enough to forcibly take over Shang Chang'er's body, or even to induce Shang Chang'er to do things that are obviously against her will. However, she has already found a breakthrough. As long as she proceeds step by step, Shang Chang'er will eventually become her puppet.

To deepen their trust, she did indeed teach Shang Chang'er the art of escape.

When Ah Qi roamed the world, she collected many of the human race's unique martial arts techniques. She stole the inheritances of many major sects. Taking out a simple escape technique was nothing more than a piece of cake for her.

Among a bunch of escape techniques, she chose the most powerful one.

"This technique is called 'Shallow to the Ends of the Earth.' With minor mastery, one can shrink the earth to an inch; with major mastery, one can cross the ends of the earth in a single step. However, this technique is a closely guarded secret of the Tianya Dao Sect. I won it in a bet with them years ago, and that's how I forged a grudge. Once you learn this technique, you must not use it in front of them."

"Don't worry, Master, the Tianya Dao Sect no longer exists."

Shang Chang'er subtly changed her form of address, and A Qi chuckled to herself before solemnly remarking, "So many years have passed...?"

The character of the ancient, remnant soul has been firmly established.

Shang Chang'er politely offered a few words of comfort before beginning to practice the phrase "咫尺天涯" (a phrase implying a vast distance between people).

Even while she was talking to Ah Qi, she didn't stop her escape, only slowing down slightly. Now, using the "Close at Hand, Far Away" technique, she was sure she could shake off Lin Yi.

But as she was thinking this, a long rope suddenly shot out from behind her and wrapped around her completely. The other end of the rope was in Lin Yi's hand, and he calmly said, "Young lady, you are under arrest!"

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Zuo Lingquan possessed everything that ordinary people could have from the moment he was born.

A nobleman's son, incomparably handsome, and immensely wealthy...

But as they took their first steps, they discovered that this world did not belong to ordinary people.

Demons and monsters, riding the wind, the path to immortality...

Unsurprisingly, Zuo Lingquan embarked on a journey to seek immortality.

A wise man once said:

The Nine Realms are a vast and desolate wilderness, devoid of any trace.

The path of spiritual practice is like walking in the long night without a lamp, or crossing a raging torrent without a bridge.

We cultivators should plan before we act, and follow our hearts in all things.

Zuo Lingquan kept the teachings in mind and from then on followed his heart in everything he did, doing whatever he pleased...

The wise man said, "Wait a minute, it's 'from the heart,' not that you can kill whoever you want. Why can't you understand, kid?"

Guan Guan Gongzi, the author of "The Prince is Fierce," has a new book called "Too Reckless." I heard that this guy's writing is much faster than mine; experienced readers recommend checking it out.

Chapter 139 Ah Qi's Ambition (Second Update)