New and dark light years

Chapter 149 Framed
Upon seeing Li Lin, Zhang Guangqi immediately stood up from the main seat in the courtroom and then quickly walked down.

He didn't clasp his hands in greeting, but instead extended both hands to support Li Lin: "Brother Lin, no need for formalities. We are all family."

Li Lin was somewhat stunned.

Zhang Guangqi then laughed and said, "I am also a son-in-law of the Huang family. I am a few years older than you, so you can just call me Brother Qi."

Li Lin understood that Zhang Guangqi must be the son-in-law of one of Huang Yan's younger brothers.

He laughed and said, "Of course I should call him Brother Qi, but this is a courtroom, so it's better to address him by his title."

“Yes, yes.” Zhang Guangqi looked at Li Lin and exclaimed, “He is indeed a handsome man. My father-in-law was right in his letter.”

Li Lin repeatedly expressed his modesty, and after chatting for a while, the main purpose of the meeting was for the two sides to get to know each other.

Since we're all family, things will be much easier.

When Li Lin returned home from the county government office, he saw the Tree Fairy sitting in the main hall, while Huang Qing was weaving embroidery and chatting with Li Yanjing.

As soon as he appeared, Huang Qing happily put down her embroidery, ran to Li Lin, bowed slightly with delight, and said, "My lord is back. You must be tired. Would you like to wash up first and get rid of the dust of your journey?"

"Okay." Li Lin nodded.

Then look inside the main hall.

The Tree Fairy Goddess actually knew he had returned long ago, and now the entire county is shrouded in the image of the peach tree.

With a county town of over 100,000 permanent residents, she might not know many secrets, but she knew Li Lin's movements perfectly well.

She looked at Li Lin for a while, and then disappeared.

They should go back to the altar.

It seems she came here simply to meet with Li Lin.

The person saw it and then left.

After returning home, Li Lin rested for two days and practiced dual cultivation for nearly two days.

Only then did I begin writing the commentary booklet for the Lightning Strike Spell.

Just as the booklet was nearing completion, I received an invitation from Chiang Chi-li.

We met again at Fuguilou.

Li Lin arrived as promised. It was noon, and the sunlight was just right, with some rays falling through the open window. The autumn light was neither too hot nor too cold, and even the bare floorboards on the ground had a refreshing feel to them.

Jiang Jili prepared the wine and dishes.

Li Lin sat opposite him: "Did you invite me here this time because what you promised has arrived?"

Jiang Jili said helplessly, "You're so smart, you even guessed that."

As he spoke, Jiang Jili took out a long brocade box from the side and placed it in front of Li Lin.

Li Lin opened the box and found a long, unsharpened jade sword inside.

Its color is green like water.

Li Lin picked it up and subconsciously shook it. He then heard the jade sword make a clear, melodious "ting" sound.

"What a sword!"

Li Lin wasn't just making things up.

This sword clearly has an aura of 'spiritual energy,' though it's very faint, it's definitely there.

Moreover... this sword feels warm and soft to the touch, which is very comfortable.

Li Lin put the jade sword back into the box and sighed, "It's a fine sword, but unfortunately I don't practice swordsmanship."

Jiang Jili said helplessly, "This was sent from home, and I have no way to make a decision."

Li Lin suspected that the other party had deliberately sent the sword out.

Knowing he didn't know swordsmanship, they gave him the immortal sword.

Li Lin said, "Then I will accept this sword. Thank you, Magistrate Jiang."

"Let's wipe the slate clean of everything from now on, and live in peace from now on," Jiang Jili said, suppressing his anticipation.

"it is good."

Li Lin smiled, and was about to reach for the brocade box when a figure leaped in through the window. The figure was incredibly fast, exuding a murderous aura.

Li Lin reacted immediately. Before he could even see the other person's face clearly, he kicked the table over, sending all the food and drinks flying towards the enemy opposite him.

At the same time, Li Lin retreated rapidly, rolled over, and then quickly got up, widening the distance between himself and his opponent.

The table shattered into pieces instantly, and amidst the food juices and soup, the figure charged forward wielding a waist knife.

The opponent's knife skills were very powerful. In just a moment, he chopped the table, which weighed several dozen kilograms, into pieces. This is not something an ordinary person can do.

Li Lin was ready at this moment, and the bone sword in his right sleeve slid into his palm.

Then they went to meet them.

After two hissing sounds, Li Lin stepped back.

The attacker, incredulously holding the knife, then slumped to his knees.

"What a fast sword."

Two black holes appeared in his abdomen and two inches below his heart, from which blood was oozing.

The art of concealed swordsmanship.

Although it uses the magical short sword Shagu Zhou, its piercing ability is still quite good.

The attacker coughed twice and vomited a pool of blood. He knew he hadn't been fatally wounded, but moving was practically impossible.

Li Lin wiped the blood off the short sword and put it back into his sleeve.

He looked at the attacker: "Who are you? I've never seen you before."

The attacker glared menacingly at Li Lin, then turned to the terrified Jiang Jili beside him and said, "Young Master, please forgive my incompetence; I was unable to avenge you."

After saying this, the attacker collapsed to the ground, black blood gushing from his mouth and nose, his body twitching.

It seems there's no hope of saving him, as the poison was hidden in his teeth again.

Li Lin looked at Jiang Jili beside him.

Only now did Jiang Jili realize what was happening. He jumped up and shouted, "It wasn't me! It wasn't me!"

Li Lin laughed and said, "I know it's not you, there's no need to be so nervous."

Jiang Jili pressed his pounding heart, walked over, and viciously stomped on the attacker's foot.

"Who sent this assassin?" Jiang Jili asked.

Li Lin did not answer, but squatted down and rummaged through the other person's clothes for a while, pulling out some silver coins.

Finally, he pulled out a token with cloud patterns on the front and the character 'Jiang' written on the back.

Upon seeing the token, Jiang Jili's expression darkened further: "County Commandant Li, whether you believe me or not, I truly did not do this. My family would never do such a thing."

Li Lin nodded and said, "I know you didn't do it."

Jiang Jili breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you for trusting me, County Commandant Li."

“It’s not that I trust you.” Li Lin shook his head. “I just think that your family shouldn’t be so stupid as to not only attempt murder but also expose their master. This is clearly a frame-up.”

Jiang Jili clasped his hands in a deep fist salute and said, "Thank you."

Li Lin looked around. By this time, many diners had been frightened away, and only a few brave ones were still watching the show.

“As the county magistrate, you also have the responsibility of interrogation,” Li Lin said with a smile. “This case is entrusted to you. I think you can figure out the enemy’s origins yourself.”

Jiang Jili nodded emphatically: "Leave it to me."

He was seething with anger, and all he wanted to do was find the person behind this and kill them.

How dare they try to take advantage of me? They're asking for it.

Li Lin then returned home with the jade sword and brocade box.

Li Yanjing was chatting and laughing with Hongluan when she saw Li Lin return. Just as she was about to say something, her brows furrowed.

"Master, what are you holding in your hand?"

(End of this chapter)