New and dark light years

Chapter 249 The Star-Picking Tower Delivers a Unique Skill
Li Lin took a warm bath and felt completely comfortable.

He then changed his clothes, rested in bed with his eyes closed for a while, and didn't get up until noon.

Xiaoping served him rice and dishes, saying, "This morning when I went to buy meat, I saw a lot of old men from the streets coming back from outside the city. They looked rather...unpleasant."

"How is it difficult to see?"

"Like a dog with its tail between its legs, and many people are injured."

Li Lin smiled. Although Xiao Ping had never been to school, she was quite good at describing things.

He knew that the fighting in Huaxi County was in full swing, but he was still in no hurry to go there.

Often, when a treasure is discovered, it's difficult to predict who will ultimately end up in its hands.

Just because you're the first to get it doesn't mean it's yours.

Besides, he hasn't finished making the paper figures yet; he still needs some time.

After finishing lunch, Li Lin went to the warehouse.

While on the road, I did see many injured martial arts practitioners, quite a few with broken hands and feet.

He had just finished making a few paper figures in the warehouse when someone else came to his door.

Li Lin closed the warehouse and came to the door, where he saw a pale-faced young man with a beautiful maid standing there.

Li Lin stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and asked, "May I ask your esteemed name, sir?"

"Zhaixing Tower, Chu Feng."

Li Lin raised an eyebrow and then said, "Please come in."

The three entered the shop. There was an empty room at the back door, which was used to receive distinguished guests.

The two sat down, while the maid stood beside them.

Li Lin was sizing up the young man opposite him.

He's handsome, though not quite as handsome as Li Lin, but he's definitely good-looking.

In addition, he is different from Li Lin.

Li Lin is the kind of person who looks very energetic and handsome.

This young man, however, had a sickly appearance.

A truly frail and scholarly young master from a prominent family.

The shopkeeper brought over two cups of tea.

"May I ask what business you have with me, Young Master Chu?" Li Lin asked with a smile.

Chu Feng picked up his cup, took a sip, and said, "It's just about meeting you in person."

"Why?" Li Lin asked, somewhat puzzled. "I have no connection with the Star-Picking Tower, do I?"

"There is no connection on the surface, but as long as you embark on the path of cultivation, there will be a connection."

Li Lin nodded slightly, then asked, "It seems that the Star-Picking Tower picks stars from the Milky Way."

"Haha." Chu Feng laughed happily: "Now that you have mastered the Obscure Word Technique and embarked on the path of cultivation, are you interested in joining my Star-Picking Tower?"

Li Lin shook his head.

"Don't rush to refuse." Chu Feng opened his fan and gently shook it as he said, "Our Star-Picking Pavilion may not have the same resounding name as other martial arts sects, let alone compare with the Immortal Execution Society. But our foundation is not something that ordinary martial arts sects can match. Moreover, we do possess some methods and resources related to cultivation."

Li Lin took out the jade pendant, placed it on the table, and said, "Like this one?"

"I heard that you have already exchanged some resources with the Ding family. Why don't you exchange some with my Zhaixinglou as well?"

"What does the Star-Picking Tower want, and what can it give me?"

"I haven't decided yet," Chu Feng continued with a smile, "but as a token of our sincerity, Zhaixinglou will give you a gift first."

Li Lin raised an eyebrow, somewhat curious.

What will the other party give as a gift?

At this moment, Chu Feng said calmly, "This maid beside me is highly skilled in martial arts and is a virgin. I am now offering her to Brother Li as a token of my respect."

Li Lin looked at the maid beside him.

It must be said that this woman was indeed very beautiful; among all the women Li Lin had ever seen, she would rank at least fifth.

The first four are Tree Fairy, Yellow Bell, Yellow Chime, and Rouge.

Moreover, she has a great figure, not much worse than Huang Qing.

Li Lin glanced at it twice, then declined, saying, "No need, thank you."

"Why? Is it because my maid isn't pretty enough?"

Li Lin sighed and said, "I'll be frank, I'm afraid she's an inside agent planted next to me."

Hahaha!
Chu Feng smiled with satisfaction: "As expected of Supervisor Li, you are indeed extraordinary. Many people have asked for this maid of mine, including high-ranking officials and nobles, but you are the first and probably the only one who has refused my offer to give her away.

Li Lin said, "Thank you for the compliment."

"Then I'll choose a different gift." Chu Feng looked at his maid, "Lianxin, bring the gift out."

At this moment, the maid took out a brocade box from behind her back and placed it on the table.

At the same time, she glared angrily at Li Lin.

Chu Feng used his folded fan to push the brocade box in front of Li Lin: "Please open it and take a look."

Li Lin didn't stand on ceremony and opened the brocade box. Inside, he found a piece of silk with writing on it. Upon closer inspection, he discovered it was a type of paper-crafting technique.

Substitute paper figure.

Li Lin looked at the other person in surprise.

"Can you prove the sincerity of my Star-Picking Tower?"

Li Lin took a light breath: "This thing is very valuable. I don't know what I need to exchange for it with you."

A substitute paper doll, as the name suggests, is a paper doll that dies in place of its owner. It can help the owner avoid disasters and transfer most of the harm suffered by the owner onto itself.

As long as you have enough substitute paper figures, you can be invincible indefinitely.

Of course, this is only theoretical.

In fact, making a paper doll as a substitute is very difficult.

Even many masters of paper-making can't save more than four substitute paper figures in their lifetime.

In addition, there is a saying that the substitute paper doll has a limited range of effect; it cannot be too far away from its owner, otherwise it will lose its effectiveness.

Chu Feng said, "I want your alchemy recipes. Pick a few that you can use and give them to me."

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "How about the Youth Preservation Pill, the Life-Growth Pill, and the Body Strengthening Pill?"

“No problem.” Chu Feng cupped his hands in greeting. “Brother Li is very generous. I thought I could only exchange for one item, but all three are very important. In particular, the Body Strengthening Pill will be of great benefit to me.”

Chu Feng's face was deathly pale, even his lips were almost white, indicating poor blood circulation and extremely weak constitution.

The body-strengthening pills did indeed help him.

Although Li Lin advertised that Qiangti Pills could enhance male virility, this was merely a 'side effect' of the pills.

Its true function is to enhance physical fitness.

"Please wait a moment, I'll write it for you right away."

"no problem."

Li Lin asked the shopkeeper to bring him paper and pen, and then began to write from memory.

Chu Feng waited quietly to the side.

Upon seeing Li Lin's handwriting, the pretty maid couldn't help but mutter, "His handwriting is quite neat."

While calligraphy masters generally dislike Song typeface, the vast majority of people appreciate its clean and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

It won't hurt your eyes.

The maid clearly liked it.

Li Lin wrote down three recipes and added many annotations.

Then he pushed the three sheets of paper over: "Sorry to keep you waiting."

The maid carefully folded the three pieces of paper, her eyes filled with excitement.

Logically, once the transaction is complete, the guest should leave.

But Chu Feng showed no sign of leaving.

He and Li Lin chatted casually, from astronomy and geography to current affairs and politics, and then to the most profound truths of life.

Since the other party wanted to chat, Li Lin was happy to oblige.

Li Lin was deeply moved that this young master Chu had brought him such a 'unique skill' as a paper doll substitute as soon as he arrived.

In fact, those three pill formulas are not really comparable to the substitute paper doll.

But the next two are the recipes for spirit bricks and spirit pills, which are too important to be exchanged.

However, since the other party felt there was no problem, Li Lin decided to leave it at that for the time being.

After chatting for a while, Chu Feng's gaze towards Li Lin softened even more: "Brother Li is truly knowledgeable and has insightful words that are thought-provoking. I admire him greatly. If I hadn't been in such a hurry, I would definitely have become your sworn brother."

Li Lin laughed and said, "A confidant is enough; there's no need for the title of brother."

Chu Feng laughed heartily and stood up: "Brother Li is right. Don't rush to retrieve the immortal treasures of Huaxi County. It's dangerous to go now."

After saying that, Chu Feng left.

Li Lin escorted the person to the door, and only returned to the warehouse after the person disappeared into the crowd on the street.

Next, he took out the silk from the brocade box and looked at it for a while, then couldn't help but exclaim, "The requirements for making this substitute paper figure are too demanding."

Time requirements and skill requirements are minor matters.

The two most difficult things are...

One is one's own essence and blood; if you're ruthless and careful, you can get that out.

Another is... the need for a trick, as the core of the paper figure.

That's a bit too difficult.

But no matter what, Li Lin was determined to create the paper doll as a substitute.

I want one of each of myself, Huang Qing, Hong Luan, Yan Jing, and the Tree Fairy.

Wait a minute... it seems like neither of these two ghosts can produce heart's blood.

Li Lin felt it was a bit of a pity.

(End of this chapter)