New and dark light years

Chapter 199 Zhou Ji Yi 2

For five days, Li Lin squatted in the grove outside the Tree Fairy Goddess Temple, watching the familiarity with the place gradually increase.

In this situation, even the Tree Fairy Goddess seemed unable to detect him.

Of course, whether she deliberately didn't discover him... only the Tree Fairy Goddess knows.

Upon achieving success, Li Lin intuitively understood that his stealth technique had received a slight enhancement across the board.

It might not seem like there was any fundamental change, but Li Lin understood that it was actually a significant enhancement.

All-round and balanced.

The higher you go in any skill, the harder it is to advance.

Balance is precisely the method that can improve it the most.

It's less likely to be detected, and the stealth ability allows for faster movement speed, among other things.

This indirectly enhances the 'tactile experience' of the ability, making it more comfortable to use.

He tried it out, and now that he was in stealth mode, he could use the lightness skill. As long as he didn't move too fast, he wouldn't be 'revealed'.

This gave him more confidence.

With his small bundle in hand, Huang Qing and Hong Luan watched him leave the house with worry.

Li Lin first arrived at the county government office.

When Jiang Jili saw him, he threw a document at him.

"See for yourself."

After reading it, Li Lin smiled and said, "That's good, now we have a reason."

"I remember you owe me a favor," Jiang Jili said with a smile.

Li Lin nodded: "I've got it."

Afterwards, Li Lin went to the barracks, explained some official matters to Xiao Chunzhu, and then went to collect a fine horse.

Yulin County is quite a distance from Yue County; even on horseback, it would take four or five days to reach.

After mounting his horse, Xiao Chunzhu said from the side, "County Commandant, why don't I go with you?"

"No need, just do your own thing."

After saying this, Li Lin left the county government office.

There was a reason why Xiao Chunzhu wasn't allowed to come along.

Firstly, Qin Donglai was a member of the Qin King's army, and Li Lin's visit to his concubine was somewhat suspicious.

Secondly, the Southern Barbarian God Bone sounds quite important, and he doesn't want more people to know about it.

Then, Li Lin did not suffer much hardship along the way. He had a map and tried his best to find a village or town to stay in before nightfall.

Having a mount makes traveling faster, giving them more flexibility in managing their time.

Five days later, he arrived in Yuecheng.

Although the King of Qin had rebelled, the military towns along the way did not restrict the flow of people and supplies.

Rebellion does not mean the complete severing of communication with the outside world.

The only thing to do before entering is to check the supplies carried and the number of people in the caravan.

Of course, they will also check household registration.

Before leaving, Li Lin used a false identity: a scholar surnamed Li from Gui County.

He himself was a county lieutenant, and Jiang Jili was a county assistant; both were "within the system." For them, forging a household registration document that looked very authentic was too easy.

Moreover, Li Lin looks like a refined gentleman, just like a scholar.

The guards in Yuecheng held the household registration documents and looked Li Lin up and down, while several other guards beside him checked his luggage three or four times, looking very serious.

The soldier then repeatedly asked, "Are you really not a spy?"

When the soldier asked for the third time, Li Lin finally 'understood'.

He suddenly realized what was going on and quietly slipped a piece of silver into the soldier's hand: "Sir, I have really come to seek refuge with the King of Qin's students."

The soldier quickly collected the loose silver and said with a smile, "You look like a scholar. Come in."

Upon hearing this, several soldiers who were inspecting the packs on the horses also stepped aside.

"Thank you, sir," Li Lin said with a smile, then led his horse into the city.

In fact, these soldiers had already exercised considerable restraint; at least they hadn't confiscated Li Lin's horse.

Li Lin led his horse into the city.

Yuecheng is quite large, with a population similar to that of Jincheng. The population size and customs of the three prefectures in southern Xinjiang are not much different.

The streets were bustling with pedestrians, displaying a sense of prosperity. It was clear that the King of Qin was not the kind of cruel rebel.

Li Lin found a nearby inn to stay in.

The horse was led by the waiter to the stable in the backyard to be fed.

He asked the waiter to bring him warm water, took a bath, and then went to the lobby of the inn to find a seat and prepare to eat.

As soon as Li Lin sat down, he felt that he was being watched.

He turned his head and followed his intuition, only to find a girl in a green outfit staring at him.

When she saw Li Lin looking over, she immediately looked away, a subtle blush rising on her ears.

Then Li Lin stopped caring, as he actually encountered this situation almost every day.

Li Lin ordered a plate of mutton and a pot of Shaoxing wine, and began to eat slowly.

After eating for a while, several more people came in from outside, all dressed as江湖人士 (jianghu figures).

Li Lin's gaze swept across the entire hall, and he discovered that almost everyone inside was a member of the martial arts world.

Why are so many martial arts practitioners coming to Yuecheng?

Li Lin was a little puzzled.

So he called the waiter over, gave him two copper coins, and asked, "Why are so many heroes coming to Yuecheng?"

The waiter put away the copper coins and said with a smile, "The King of Qin has issued a decree to recruit talented people. Isn't that why you've come, esteemed guest?"

"I haven't heard of this. I'm here to find my relatives."

"Judging from the appearance of this distinguished guest, he must be quite learned. Perhaps we could try our luck at the Prince of Qin's residence."

Li Lin clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for clearing up my doubts."

"You're too kind, esteemed guest."

After the waiter left, Li Lin ate a few more bites of food and wine before heading out for a walk.

Just as I stood up, someone next to me suddenly called out, "That scholar... come here!"

Li Lin turned his head and saw a man in black, looking at him with ill intent.

"I'm talking to you, come here." The man pointed at Li Lin.

At his table sat several burly men, all carrying swords and dressed in identical styles, clearly fellow disciples from the same sect.

Just as Li Lin was about to reply, the girl in the green outfit next to him slammed her hand on the table and tried to stand up. However, she was only halfway up when the middle-aged man next to her grabbed her and forcibly pushed her back into her chair.

"Don't meddle!" the middle-aged man said indifferently.

The girl pursed her lips, her face full of grievance. She glanced at Li Lin, then lowered her head, looking very distressed.

The man in black, looking at the table where the woman in green was sitting, chuckled and then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Thank you for giving me face, brother. If we meet again in the martial world, I will give you face in return."

After saying that, he looked at Li Lin again: "I'm talking to you, kid, come here."

Li Lin did as instructed and walked over, asking with a smile, "Is there something you need?"

"Yes!" The man in black, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, had an ordinary appearance, or rather, one could say he was a bit ugly; after all, his triangular eyes were quite unattractive. "You came from somewhere else alone?"

"Yes."

"Oh, then I'm short of money." The man in black, looking pleased, laughed and said, "You seem to be eating well and dressed quite nicely, so you must be wealthy. Could you lend me a hand?"

"Sure," Li Lin laughed heartily. "But I have a question: which sect or school do you belong to?"

The man in black, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, darkened his expression: "What do you mean?"

"If you're not from a major sect, you'll be in for trouble if you try to borrow money from me."

As Li Lin spoke, he gripped the corner of the table with his right hand and gently applied force, his 'tiger claw' breaking off the thick, square corner.

Suddenly, everyone in the hall fell silent, staring at the scene.

The man in black, after examining the broken corner of the table for a moment, stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Young hero, I was blind to your greatness, please forgive me."

Li Lin ignored the man and left the inn.

He didn't have much time to get involved in grudges and feuds with people in the martial arts world. He needed to find Qin Donglai's concubine quickly, get the Southern Barbarian God Bone, and return immediately.

He was a high-ranking official of the eighth rank, the Commander of Horses, and he and these江湖人 (jianghu people) were from two different worlds.

After he left, the man in the black outfit was covered in cold sweat.

The middle-aged man then said to the girl in green, "See... the world is dangerous, and no one should be underestimated."

The girl in green seemed oblivious to what was happening; she just kept staring in the direction Li Lin had left, unable to look away for a long time.

(End of this chapter)