New and dark light years

Chapter 133 Curling Needle

After looking at the painting for a while, Li Lin was certain that the artist of this painting was the same person as the artist of the Goulu Palace.

Because the handwriting is the same.

But what is the meaning of the poem accompanying this painting?
The time passes quickly here during spiritual practice, whether in a physical or spiritual sense.
Or perhaps... another illusion?
The illusion that Li Lin knew about was the world of the Obscure Word Technique.

do not understand.

He looked at the painting over and over for a while, but saw no further information, so he hung it back on the wall.

Yan Jing also floated around nearby, seemingly quite curious about everything around her.

Li Lin went to look at the prayer mat again, then shook his head helplessly.

Unlike the previous cave, this place only has these few things.

There is no wordless book.

Just then, Yan Jing suddenly said from the side, "Wait, there seems to be something else in this pot."

Li Lin turned around, picked up the glass pot, and found that there was indeed something inside.

Because the thing was so transparent, Li Lin couldn't even see it.

He gently shook the glass pot, and the transparent contents inside suddenly shattered.

It split into countless 'ice needles', still emitting a faint, tinkling sound.

It sounded like a faint wind chime.

Looking at the half-full pot of ice needles, Li Lin was stunned, because he realized that this thing was exactly the same as the ice needles that fell from the moon in the illusion of the word "obscure".

Li Lin looked at the painting again, and now he understood what it depicted.

These are the ice needles.

'Illusory realms pass in an instant, while fifty autumns pass in the mortal world!'
Is it referring to the illusionary realm of the word "obscure"?
Li Lin gently tilted the pot, and three ice needles flowed out of the spout one after another, falling into the glass cup next to it.

Looking at the three ice needles, Li Lin did not touch them.

Yan Jing, who was standing nearby, leaned over, looked at it for a while, and asked with longing eyes, "Can I have one? This thing exudes yin energy, it seems like it would suit me well."

"I don't know what this is, nor do I know what the consequences will be."

"I'm not afraid." Yan Jingmei smiled and leaned closer, saying, "County Commandant, I apologize to you. I underestimated you before. It was my fault. You may punish me as you see fit."

Li Lin didn't actually care about her looking down on him before; he was just worried that eating this stuff might really cause problems.

Seeing that Li Lin was still hesitating, Yan Jing knelt down and said, "I don't want the Yin Qi Stone anymore. As long as the county magistrate can give me a divine object from the immortals, I am willing to acknowledge him as my master from now on and be loyal to him without wavering."

Yan Jing really wanted to snatch it... but she knew she couldn't possibly succeed.

Now she is a cunning creature raised by Li Lin, and if she has any such thoughts, Li Lin will know immediately.

So she didn't even dare to think about it.

Li Lin looked at the other person and sighed: "It's hard to say what the immortals left behind are like."

This thing is exactly the same as the one that appeared in the Obscure Word Technique. He thought about how uncomfortable he must have felt after being filled with these ice needles.

The other party might not be able to tolerate it.

"I'm not afraid!" Yan Jing's eyes burned with passion.

The more she looked at it, the more she liked it; deep down, she had an inexplicable longing for it.

Li Lin thought for a while and decided that since the other party wanted it so much, he would give it to her.

Consider it an experiment.

Even if Yan Jing really gets into trouble and dies, he can go back on his own.

With stealth abilities available, we can just be more careful on the road.

So he handed the glass to the other person.

"Thank you, County Commandant."

Yan Jing carefully picked up an ice needle and, with a somewhat reverent attitude, put it in her mouth.

The ice needle melts instantly upon entering the mouth.

It turned into a few drops of water and fell into her stomach.

"It's a little sweet," Yan Jing said with a smile.

Then she laughed, and the yin energy around her seemed to 'increase' a bit.

"Truly worthy of being an immortal..."

Before she could finish speaking, her expression changed, revealing a look of pain.

At this moment, the yin energy around her suddenly became very chaotic and grew stronger and stronger.

At the same time, the surrounding air was cooling down rapidly.

Li Lin subconsciously took a step back.

Yan Jing suddenly started trembling.

And the shaking became more and more severe.

At this moment, her hair, clothes, and skin were all covered in frost, and her whole body looked much whiter.

She looked at Li Lin, her eyes filled with pain and pleading: "I can't... take it anymore... County Commandant... save me."

She hugged her body tightly with both hands, and the shaking became less and less, as if she was about to freeze completely.

Li Lin stretched out his palm and said, "Absorb my blood essence."

Yan Jing subconsciously started licking it.

After licking it twice, the white blood entered her throat, and Yan Jing's trembling subsided.

After licking her twice more, the frost on her body completely disappeared.

She looked up at Li Lin, her eyes filled with surprise.

She then tried to lick it, but Li Lin withdrew his hand.

"County Commandant, you taste so good!" Yan Jing looked at Li Lin with a burning gaze, even more intense than when she saw the ice needle earlier: "Can I have a few more breaths?"

Li Lin ignored her and looked at the glass pot on the table. At this moment, the ice needles had returned to their previous almost completely transparent state and had come together to resemble water.

Li Lin thought for a moment, then tore off a corner of his robe to wrap the entire glass pot, and hung it on his waist. He was, of course, going to take this with him.

Then Li Lin asked, "Did you feel any benefits after taking the ice needles?"

“Yes, the yin energy has increased considerably.” Yan Jing leaned closer, her gaze towards Li Lin carrying an indescribable emotion: “But the effect is far less than the few breaths of blood energy the county magistrate gave me.”

Li Lin nodded.

The "obscure" technique is indeed unsuitable for strange creatures.

Yan Jing leaned against Li Lin and said with a charming smile, "Now that you're my master, can I have a few more bites? If I'm more capable, it'll be easier for me to help you with your tasks."

Li Lin shook his head: "I didn't agree to take you in. I was just saving you out of friendship. Don't overthink it. I'm not a scoundrel who takes advantage of others in distress."

"My lord, although I am a demon and a woman, I know the importance of keeping one's word. Please accept me."

Li Lin shook his head again.

He already has a Tree Fairy, and just raising her is already draining his energy. If he were to raise another bewitching creature like her... his growth rate would be greatly reduced.

After all, a lack of vital energy can affect the speed of cultivation.

Yan Jing looked disappointed when she saw that Li Lin had refused.

She now regrets it a little; she shouldn't have underestimated this county magistrate.

After searching the area again and confirming that there was nothing else, Li Lin took out a talisman and said, "Come in."

Yan Jing returned to the talisman, while Li Lin placed the futon in the corner and then stood on it.

Everything around me began to darken, and I could no longer point my finger at my own face.

A moment later, Li Lin lit a tinderbox, and they returned to the cave they had been in before.

Li Lin walked out of the cave and returned to the inn in Guicheng.

He wanted to ride the horse back.

The horse was well taken care of. Li Lin paid the money, mounted the horse, and was about to leave the inn's backyard when he saw that someone was blocking his way.

People from the Ding family before.

The other man looked at him, his gaze lingering on his waist for a moment, and said with a smile, "It seems that County Magistrate Li has made some progress."

"Indeed."

Li Lin admitted that the shape of the pot was obvious and could not be hidden.

"The head of the family invites you to a banquet. County Magistrate Li is kindly requested to attend."

Li Lin rode on a tall horse, his long spear resting sideways on the horse's back, the tip pointing backward.

He could pick up the spear with just a reach.

But he didn't do that; instead, he asked, "A trap?"

"Of course not!" The young man from the Ding family clasped his hands and said, "We in the Ding family would never dare to act recklessly as the son-in-law of the Huang family in the capital. It's just that our patriarch wants to exchange things."

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "Okay, please lead the way."

The young man breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Thank you for trusting my Ding family, Magistrate Li."

The young man then led the way, with Li Lin following behind on horseback.

Before long, they arrived at the south side of Guicheng, where a huge 'manor' came into view.

"As expected of a prominent family, this place is quite large."

This estate is not just about how many gates there are, but also about its area, which has reached hundreds of acres.

Upon entering the manor, led by the young man, we navigated countless turns and passed through countless archways before finally arriving at the lower reception hall.

It was a high place, and sitting in a pavilion-like building, one could take in all the surrounding scenery and the entire estate.

Opposite Li Lin was a middle-aged man with a handsome face and a gentle smile.

“Lieutenant Li is indeed worthy of being from a prestigious family.” The middle-aged man smiled and said, “I am Ding Yingqiu’s father, the head of the Ding family, Ding Feng.”

"Li Lin, courtesy name Kunge." Li Lin returned the greeting with clasped hands.

At this moment, several maids came and placed plates of delicacies on the ground.

Taking this opportunity, Ding Feng sized up Li Lin and said, "You carry Yin energy that doesn't belong to you. Is this some kind of ghost-raising technique?"

Li Lin nodded.

Ding Feng's eyes lit up: "Could I see the monster you've raised?"

Li Lin pondered for a moment, then took out a talisman and released Yan Jing.

Although it was daytime, Yan Jing was a great ghost and could appear, as long as she wasn't exposed to direct sunlight.

As soon as Yan Jing came out, she stood behind Li Lin, her head bowed and eyes downcast, looking exactly like an obedient little maid.

But Ding Feng dared not underestimate this woman.

It's impossible for a spirit to be so stable during the day if it's not a supernatural being.

"As expected of a distinguished family with a rich history," Ding Feng exclaimed. "The food and wine are ready. Lieutenant Li, please enjoy."

"Thank you."

As soon as Li Lin finished speaking, Yan Jing, who was standing next to him, rushed to pour him a drink.

Her movements were very skillful, yet carried an indescribable allure.

After all, Yan Jing had possessed the bodies of several courtesans, so she had a knack for serving people.

Ding Feng saw this behavior as having a deeper meaning.

After chatting casually for a while and drinking heartily, Ding Feng suddenly asked, "What did County Magistrate Li find in the cave? May I have a look?"

Li Lin didn't mind. He took out the glass pot and placed it on the table.

Ding Feng was somewhat confused.

At this moment, Yan Jing picked up the glass pot and gently shook it.

With a tinkling sound, the 'water' in the glass pot transformed into thin ice needles.

(End of this chapter)