New and dark light years

Chapter 292 Survive
Chu Rengong stayed at the Li residence.

Of course, only Li Lin and his three wives knew about this.

After all, outsiders are not allowed in the backyard.

After eating porridge and some vegetables for two days, Chu Rengong's complexion improved significantly.

She can sit up now.

Li Lin asked, "Can you teach me now?"

"At least wait until I'm feeling better," Chu Rengong said pitifully. "Besides the mental techniques and incantations, you also need to practice the stances. I'm too injured to practice right now."

Li Lin suspected the woman was stalling for time, but he wasn't in a hurry.

Although Li Yanjing is a ghost, she is not the type that specializes in combat, but she possesses many different special abilities.

For example, methods like the Five Ghosts Moving Method, mental attacks, and some unorthodox healing techniques.

The Chu Ren Palace is currently being treated by Li Yanjing.

Although Chu Rengong's body was gradually recovering, her life was also in Li Yanjing's hands.

"Then let's talk about it when you're better."

Li Lin wasn't in a hurry. Although he was very interested in that sword technique, he also had many special spells that weren't too bad.

For example, the lightning strike spell, or the paper-making technique.

This is definitely a technique that has been underestimated by the martial arts world or the entire cultivation community.

Putting aside the exaggerated effects of the substitute paper dolls, both the pathfinding paper dolls and the soul-guiding paper dolls are 'mechanisms' in a certain sense. As for whether they have numerical values, it all depends on the user's own ability.

But just having a 'mechanism' is already quite impressive.

Not to mention that Li Lin can also give these two spells 'numerical values'.

If you can't learn new skills, deepening your existing abilities is actually a good option.

On the fifth day, Li Lin went to work the early shift.

Upon seeing him, Jiang Jili walked up and curiously circled around him.

Li Lin asked, "What are you looking at?"

"Let's see if you're a paper doll in disguise."

Li Lin said helplessly, "What rumors have you believed this time?"

"Rumors?" Jiang Jili pointed at Li Lin's face and said, "How many people have seen you turn into a paper doll? Paper Prince... Many people already believe that you are made of paper."

"People actually believe such rumors?"

"That's normal. You're so handsome, like someone from a painting, so it's understandable that they would believe you're a paper doll."

Li Lin sighed helplessly, "If we can't let these rumors spread, how will we find out who did it?"

Jiang Jili said with a smile, "I think the same way as you. I have already sent people to investigate thoroughly, and I expect to have news in two or three days."

Li Lin smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble."

"Why bother with such polite words?"

Li Lin looked around: "Where is the county magistrate?"

"He's at home tallying up his share of the profits."

"It's already been issued?" Li Lin was somewhat surprised. "I didn't even know."

“Your wife has already accepted it,” Jiang Jili said with a smile. “She probably didn’t have time to tell you.”

Li Lin nodded and said, "That's true, I've been doing other things these past few days."

Busy repairing the paper doll.

However, he did see three women moving in a lot of boxes and items, but he didn't pay attention to what they were.

Moreover, matters concerning the inner quarters are always handled by the principal wife, the eldest daughter-in-law, and the men don't really get involved.

This is the norm in this era.

"The magistrate has no one he can trust. It's going to be tough for him to take stock of all that stuff himself."

The main problem is that there are a lot of things... If it were just simple silver notes or gold ingots, that would be easy.

“However, I think the magistrate would be very willing to spend his time on this,” Jiang Jili said with a hint of sarcasm. “After all, it’s the first time he’s seen so much money.”

"Actually, this is the first time I've ever seen so much money," Li Lin said with a smile.

Jiang Jili rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"Guess whether I believe you or not!"

Li Lin chuckled. If people didn't believe him when he told the truth, there was nothing he could do: "What did those miscellaneous members of the Zhuxian Society find out?"

"Aside from giving up some escapees and minor leaders, there are no other noteworthy clues." Jiang Jili smiled and said, "However, if the imperial court finds out that we have thwarted the Zhuxian Society's branch, they will be very pleased."

"Is there an explanation?"

"According to my family's noblewoman in the palace, the current emperor has always regarded the Zhuxian Society as a thorn in his side and often curses the Zhuxian Society in the harem. However, for some reason, he has never made public the fact that he was assassinated by the Zhuxian Society."

Li Lin was also puzzled by this matter.

It's a pity that Chu Ren Palace's position in the Zhuxian Society is still too low, so they can't access this kind of information.

"If there's nothing else, I'll just go on my routine patrol."

"Besides being a county constable, you're also a military commander. Is it appropriate for you to go on patrol?"

“You said it yourself, I’m still the county lieutenant,” Li Lin said with a smile. “Why can’t I go on patrol?”

“That makes sense.” Jiang Jili nodded. “However, there’s something I’m telling you now, if your father-in-law hasn’t informed you.”

"whats the matter?"

Jiang Jili said, "The imperial army, which has been silent for nearly half a year, is about to attack Yue County again."

Li Lin raised an eyebrow: "Can you muster that many troops?"

“So we need to mobilize troops,” Jiang Jili said in a low voice. “It is estimated that most of the troops in the three prefectures of Gui, Jin and Xiang will be transferred to the Southern Expeditionary Army.”

"This is a bit troublesome."

Li Lin shook his head helplessly.

To be honest, the position of Military Commander is indeed a fairly high-ranking official position in normal times.

But a total force of three thousand men is insignificant in a decisive battle involving hundreds of thousands of troops. "If things really develop this way, you should receive the news within four or five days."

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for letting me know. I'll go on patrol now."

"it is good."

After the two parted ways, Li Lin led the yamen runners on their routine tour of the county town before returning home.

During the meal, he was somewhat distracted because he kept thinking about what Jiang Jili had said.

Then Huang Qing and Hong Luan discovered it.

"My lord, why do you look so worried?"

Li Lin smiled and said, "It's nothing."

"Husband and wife are one, why should you hide it from me, my lord?"

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "The imperial court may need to transfer troops from our Jin County for the southern expedition, and I may be conscripted at that time."

Upon hearing this, neither of the women had any appetite.

Huang Qing sighed deeply.

Hongluan didn't speak, she just sat there twisting her hands.

Throughout history, few have returned from war... War is no child's play, and the two of them knew this very well.

“I’m removing Ah Da from your position as Military Commander,” Huang Qing suddenly said.

Li Lin laughed: "Those who flee before the battle will die a more miserable death."

Huang Qing gently closed her eyes, then threw herself into Li Lin's arms: "I don't want my husband to go to the battlefield."

"It's alright, we might not necessarily lose. Besides, I'm a general, I won't be on the front lines."

Such comfort was somewhat superficial and weak, but it still made Huang Qing feel much better.

Three days later, Li Lin received an order from the government office.

He was ordered to lead the government troops to a designated location west of Jin County within five days.

Li Lin received the military order and returned home.

Upon seeing the military order, Huang Qing immediately burst into tears.

Hongluan hid to one side and refused to come out.

Li Lin put his arm around Huang Qing's waist and said, "Don't worry, I will bring Yan Jing along, and I will also bring the paper doll that is a substitute."

Huang Qing nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, my lord, Hongluan and I will be fine at home."

At that moment, a graceful figure in cyan appeared.

It is the Tree Fairy Goddess.

Her long snake tail spread out in the backyard.

I hadn't seen her for more than two months, and now that I'm out, I see that she has a faint fluorescent glow on her.

It's very noticeable even during the day.

Moreover, her snake tail was longer than before, and the blue scales had turned into the texture of jade.

If her scales previously gave off a cold feeling, now they give off a warm feeling.

"It's been a long time, Your Majesty," Li Lin said with a smile.

Huang Qing wiped away her tears and whispered, "Sister."

The Tree Fairy pointed to Li Lin's left hand.

Li Lin thought she wanted to absorb his blood essence, so he immediately reached out his palm.

The Tree Fairy took his hand and put it in her mouth.

Then, two sharp little tiger teeth pierced his palm.

Li Lin felt extreme pain, his face contorted, but he didn't move.

He then sensed that the Tree Fairy was not inhaling, but rather seemed to be 'injecting' something into his palm.

Before long, the pain subsided, and the Tree Fairy stopped biting him.

Li Lin withdrew his hand and looked over, only to see two red dots in his palm.

Beyond the two points, there are several rings of red silk patterns.

At first glance, it looks like a bloodstain, but upon closer inspection, you can see that the red veins are emitting a faint glow.

"What is this?" Li Lin looked at the Tree Fairy Goddess.

"it works."

After saying this, the Tree Fairy Goddess disappeared.

Huang Qing breathed a sigh of relief: "Sister Liu's intervention must be a good thing."

At this moment, Li Yanjing appeared, looked at the two circles in Li Lin's palm, clicked her tongue twice, and her expression and tone seemed somewhat subtle.

"Do you know what this is?" Li Lin asked.

Li Yanjing smiled and said, "It's a good thing, but since Sister Liu didn't tell me, I can't tell you either."

Alright... Li Lin didn't ask any more questions.

Because of the appearance of the Tree Fairy Goddess, who seemed to have given Li Lin some good things, Huang Qing and Hong Luan seemed to have a better understanding of the situation.

They helped Li Lin pack his luggage and even stuffed some winter clothes inside.

After all... a war can easily last for one or two years, which is quite normal.

At this moment, Li Lin came to the next room and said to Chu Rengong, who was lying on the bed, "Now that you have recovered, can you tell me the incantation and stance?"

Chu Rengong sat up and stared intently at Li Lin: "Am I about to die?"

"Why do you think so?"

"I heard you just now, you're going to war." Chu Rengong said resentfully, "If I were you, I would eliminate all threats to my family after I leave."

At this moment, Li Yanjing appeared from the side: "Your life is in my hands. If you want to live, stay here and protect the inner quarters, understand?"

Chu Rengong's eyes lit up: "I can still live?"

(End of this chapter)