New and dark light years

Chapter 147 The Temple of the Tree Fairy

The altar arrived at the Zhenjun Temple.

At this time, the plaque of Zhenjun Temple had been changed to "Tree Fairy Goddess Temple".

A young eunuch walked out of the Zhenjun Temple.

He respectfully chanted, "Welcome the new True Lord's carriage! May Heaven and Earth rejoice! May the Tree Fairy Goddess bless the county, bringing favorable weather and abundant harvests, and ensuring the well-being of all people. Let's set off firecrackers!"

The firecrackers that had been prepared long ago were lit.

Amidst the deafening sound of firecrackers, the altar of the Tree Fairy Goddess was placed in the main position.

In an instant, the sky and the clouds changed color, and dark clouds rolled in.

This is a scene that occurs every time a new True Lord takes office; no one panics.

But the sight of low-hanging dark clouds and thunderous lightning can be quite awe-inspiring.

The dark clouds churned for a while before dissipating.

The sun was shining brightly, and then a phantom of a peach tree appeared in the sky.

A very large peach tree shelters the entire Yulin County town under its canopy.

The people of the county town stopped what they were doing; it was the first time they had ever seen such a statue.

Generally speaking... even if a new True Lord has been in office for a long time, it is impossible for him to condense his own Dharma form.

Most importantly, the appearance of this supernatural power, Dharma Form, represents the 'inner self' of the new True Lord.

In other words, the Tree Fairy Goddess's true form is a peach tree.

No wonder she's called the Tree Fairy Goddess.

Moreover, this Dharma image is very clear, which means... the Tree Fairy Goddess is very powerful and her protected area is very large.

The people of Yulin County breathed a sigh of relief.

The new True Lord is no less powerful than his predecessor, and may even be stronger.

Now, the peaceful life in Yulin City can be guaranteed again.

At this moment, Jiang Jili looked at the peach tree in the air, his face full of jealousy: "Is this the foundation of a reclusive family? If they have such strength, why did they go into hiding sixty years ago? Why didn't they just take down the Demon Extermination Bureau directly!"

He was puzzled.

Huang Qing looked at the peach trees in the sky outside the Zhenjun Temple for a while, his face full of smiles.

Then she said to the martial artists, "Thank you for your help, brothers."

"You're too kind." The leading martial artist clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "Miss, we must catch up with the master now, so farewell."

Huang Qing bowed slightly.

The martial artists left.

Huang Qing brought Hong Luan home and came to the backyard, where they saw a semi-transparent snake woman floating in the air.

She had never seen the Tree Fairy before and thought that a ghost had entered her house. Just as she was about to scream, she saw Li Yanjing standing to the side, looking exactly like a maid.

Huang Qing blinked, bowed slightly, and asked, "Is it my sister?"

The Tree Fairy looked over and nodded gently.

Huang Qing breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I never thought I'd get to see my sister. Now that she's moving in here, we can chat more often, and the house will be much more lively."

The Tree Fairy floated down and gently patted Huang Qing's head: "You're not bad..."

Huang Qing laughed, and the slight unease in her heart vanished.

This tree fairy sister is very easy to talk to.

On the other side, the army began to set up camp as evening approached.

As the county magistrate, Li Lin only needed to issue orders, and the matter would naturally be handled by the other officers.

In the center of the camp, for safety reasons, Li Lin sprinkled a large circle of He Yu Jie powder around Huang Yan's family.

He refined this Imperial Powder in his spare time; the cost was only half that of the original, but the effect was almost the same.

"No need to be so careful." Huang Yan sat down and laughed. "Five hundred local soldiers, more than a hundred southern barbarian women, and the Four Wonders True Monarch are also here. The wild monsters wouldn't dare to come over, and the great monsters wouldn't provoke us casually."

"Safety first." After finishing his work, Li Lin sat down as well.

He looked at the altar not far away, where the Four Wonders True Lords floated in mid-air.

Unlike the other True Lords, the Four Wonders True Lords are dressed as scholars, looking quite respectable, with a sword hanging at their waist.

Generally speaking, True Monarchs with beast-like features are stronger, but the Four Wonders True Monarch seems to be an exception. He is very strong; even from more than ten meters away, Li Lin could feel his Yin energy encroaching upon him.

It's really scary.

Huang Yan noticed Li Lin's actions and smiled, "The Four Wonders True Lord cultivates Confucianism. When he was alive, he was also a stubborn scholar, so he is slightly different from ordinary True Lords."

Li Lin nodded slightly; he understood what Huang Yan meant.

The location where each True Lord's 'beast-like features' appear represents the True Lord's own obsession.

Without a strong obsession, it is impossible to become a great demon.

So, what obsession does the Tree Fairy's snake tail represent?
Li Lin couldn't help but start thinking.

At that moment, Huang Ling stepped out of the carriage and sat down next to Huang Yan.

She stretched out her hands to warm them by the fire and said, "Father, it's a bit cold in the carriage."

"It's colder in the wilderness than in the city, of course. Use an extra blanket."

"It's hot again." Huang Ling responded, then looked at Li Lin and asked, "Brother-in-law, there's something I want to ask you."

Huang Yan frowned slightly.

"Please speak," Li Lin said with a smile.

Did you fall in love with your eldest sister the moment you first met her?

“Yes,” Li Lin said with a smile, “love at first sight.”

"Isn't that just lust at first sight?" Huang Ling snorted. "Then what's the difference between you and a lecher?"

Li Lin said unhurriedly, "The difference is... I am willing to marry her and grow old with her."

Hearing this, Huang Ling sighed softly.

She was not satisfied with the answer.

Huang Yan said, "Go back and rest. This is a place for men to talk."

Huang Ling snorted: "Father, don't rush me. I still have something to ask my brother-in-law."

Huang Yan's expression was already somewhat displeased.

Li Lin said, "Sister-in-law, please speak."

Huang Ling pointed in the direction of Tianjin and asked, "Do you think you'll ever settle down in Tianjin?"

"decide as things go."

Li Lin felt that Yulin County was not bad either, and if he wanted to pursue an official career, then going to Tianjin was inevitable.

But now, he'd rather cultivate immortality.

The position of county magistrate brings him many advantages. If a higher official position can bring him even more advantages in his cultivation, he will strive for it.

That's why he said 'it depends'.

Huang Ling was not satisfied with this answer: "Our Huang family will return to the capital in three to five years, or at most ten years. By then, we will all be back in the capital, and you will still be staying in Yulin, this small county in southern Xinjiang. Aren't you indirectly separating your sister from us?"

Huang Yan said with a stern face, "Ling'er, go back to the carriage."

Huang Ling sensed her father's anger. She stood up, stomped her feet angrily, and walked towards the car to express her unhappiness.

Huang Yan looked at Li Lin and said, "My dear son-in-law, I'm sorry, I haven't raised this daughter well."

"My sister-in-law is outspoken and straightforward. It's great to be around someone like that; you don't have to guess what's going on in her mind."

Huang Yan said with distress, "Actually, I'm a little worried now. Ling'er is straightforward and doesn't understand the ways of the world. Even if she gets married, she'll still be a strong-willed person, and I guess it will be difficult for the family to be harmonious in the future."

"My sister-in-law is a beauty of unparalleled grace and exceptional talent; she is sure to find a perfect husband."

Li Lin smiled.

If a woman is beautiful enough, she will always find a devoted admirer who is willing to tolerate everything she does!

But it definitely won't be myself.

At this moment, Huang Yan suddenly asked, "I heard... you plan to embark on the path of cultivation?"

Li Lin nodded.

This can't be kept secret. Even Jiang Jili knows about it, so Huang Yan couldn't possibly be unaware.

Huang Yan continued, “Cultivating immortality is a very mentally taxing thing, and the current emperor is also seeking the path to immortality. There are many clues and intelligence in the palace and among the many noble families in the capital. If you really want to take this path, returning to the capital with us in a few years is a good option.”

(End of this chapter)