New and dark light years

Chapter 342 Using Official Power to Suppress People

Since spirit hunters possess strange and unusual magical abilities, it's not surprising that Taoists might have similar skills.

The fire dragon, which originated from the wild Taoist's hand, grew larger and rushed straight towards Li Lin.

Li Lin and Chu Rengong reacted quickly, dodging to the left and right almost simultaneously. The fire dragon engulfed the paper figures, then burst through the inn's gate, turning into ordinary fireworks on the street and disappearing into the air.

Li Lin turned his head, looked at the paper figure on the ground that was almost burning, and raised his eyebrows slightly.

If the paper figure has any weakness, it must be that it is afraid of being burned.

The wild Taoist withdrew his hand, then sat down gracefully again, saying with a hint of smugness, "Young man, I also know a few killing techniques. Although you have the help of Chu Rengong, you are no match for me. I have a way to counter your greatest move. Sit down and talk to me."

Li Lin's nickname "Paper Prince" is very famous in the martial arts world.

Almost everyone believed that paper-making skills were Li Lin's greatest asset.

But in Li Lin's own view... his mastery of spear techniques, combined with the Lightning Strike Spell, made him a formidable weapon capable of attacking both at close and long range.

He also didn't want to change other people's perceptions and ideas, since it would benefit him as well.

Hearing this, Li Yanjing smiled slightly.

How could she not know how strong Li Lin was?

Li Lin casually tossed down a few more small paper figures. These paper figures grew rapidly in the wind, and in less than two breaths, they had surrounded Li Lin again to protect him.

Looking at these paper figures with rosy cheeks, the wild Taoist frowned slightly.

"I can keep burning as many paper figures as you have," he said coldly. "Unorthodox methods can never be considered respectable."

Upon hearing this, Li Lin chuckled: "Using filth to create a body, leading people to lewdness and depravity, is that the righteous path?"

The wild Taoist snorted: "That's different. The Body-Creating Technique of Filth was created by me to save people, so the starting point is different."

“I learned the paper-making technique to protect my own life. It’s all about saving people, isn’t it the same?” Li Lin laughed. “Wild Taoist…you haven’t really committed any crimes in Yulin yet, so I won’t think about arresting you. But if you really want to continue to stand up to me like this, then hundreds of archers outside will rush up. The fact that I’m here is already giving you a lot of face.”

The Taoist priest narrowed his eyes, glanced around, then snorted, pointed to the bench opposite him, and said, "This old Taoist admits defeat. Young Master Paper, please sit down."

He called Li Lin "Paper Prince," which meant...we should discuss things in the way of the江湖人 (jianghu people, people from the martial arts world).

Li Lin sat down and said calmly, "I don't usually like the title 'Paper Prince'."

Chu Rengong smiled slightly upon hearing this.

She quite liked Li Lin's subtle and sarcastic style.

A man should always have some edge.

Wild Taoist understood Li Lin's meaning; the other party wanted to speak to him in his official capacity. He couldn't help but frown: "Young Master Paper, face is something that is given to each other. The way you are acting is not in accordance with the rules of the martial world."

"If we're talking about the rules of the martial world, most of you members of the Zhuxian Society are guilty of numerous evil deeds," Li Lin snorted. "Under the guise of righteousness, you've slaughtered countless civilians. Don't talk to me about the rules of the martial world. I am not only the county magistrate of Yulin City, but also the commander-in-chief of the Jin County army and the local garrison commander. You're talking to me about the rules of the martial world? I'm already giving you a lot of face by coming to see you in person."

"You got promoted again?" The wild Taoist felt a headache coming on.

Li Lin was already a troublesome person because he was the military commander.

He discovered the assassination attempts made against him by the Zhuxian Society several times in advance, and then used a large number of government troops to kill the experts of the Zhuxian Society.

He even managed to turn the Chu people's palace against him, thus destroying a branch of the sect for no reason.

Now that he has been promoted to Commander-in-Chief of the Army, he has the final say on the military strength of the entire Jin County, and even the power to 'suppress rebellions' throughout the entire Jin County. It will be difficult for the Zhuxian Society to do anything in Jin County in the future.

Even the wild Taoist priest was puzzled, wondering how this person could be promoted so quickly, which was against common sense.

In reality, Li Lin's rapid promotion was due to special factors, which are difficult for ordinary people to replicate.

First, Li Lin's father-in-law is Huang Yan, and the Huang family already has a strong influence in Beijing. Second, the Jiang family also has a good relationship with Li Lin.

Now even the Empress has started to favor Li Lin.

This is harmony among people.

As for the geographical advantage... the environment in the southern border region is harsh, and the powerful and wealthy in the capital 'disdain' coming here to suffer, so there are not many people competing with him for positions here.

Even if there are, few people have a stronger background than him.

Another factor was the annihilation of the 400,000-strong army that was conquering the south, the claim that Qin Tuo was a demon from beyond the realm, and the fact that the environment in the southern border was even more terrifying than that of the Northern Di people in the northern border.

The spoiled young men of the capital city had no desire to come here to their deaths.

Given these favorable circumstances, it would be strange if Li Lin didn't get promoted quickly.

The Taoist took a deep breath, and his expression softened: "County Magistrate Li is right. It was I who was out of touch with reality."

Seeing that the other party had yielded, Li Lin did not press the matter further. He said, "Since you are a member of the Zhuxian Society, you should be treated as a traitor. However, Madam Chu said that you have not done any evil deeds. At most, your magic is rather... unique. I am not an inflexible person. As long as you leave the Zhuxian Society, I can guarantee your safety."

"Once I leave the Immortal Execution Society, where will I find so many techniques to learn and study?" The wild Taoist snorted. "The Immortal Execution Society also has many rare and precious materials. Without it, how can I accomplish anything?"

Li Lin smiled and said, "You can stay if you want, but don't let me hear any news of you doing bad things in the future."

"Are you threatening me?" The wild Taoist's eyes turned cold.

Li Lin sneered, "So what if it is? It's only right for officials to catch thieves."

The Taoist priest was silent for a moment, then said, "How about we stop arguing?" "You started it," Li Lin said calmly.

Chu Rengong burst out laughing, her eyes filled with seductive charm as she looked at Li Lin.

The wild Taoist glanced at Chu Rengong, then looked at Li Lin, and said, "Alright, I've come here this time only for the wife of the Wen family boy. I really want to find out why his wife is still alive after the Filthy Body Creation Technique is gone."

"Is that really true?" Li Lin asked.

“That’s exactly it,” the hermit sighed. “I don’t want to get too involved in worldly affairs.”

“Remember your words, I’ll have people watching you.” Li Lin stood up: “If you do anything wrong, be prepared to be surrounded by an army.”

After saying that, Li Lin left.

The wild Taoist clenched his fists, watching Li Lin's retreating figure, his face full of resentment.

But then he sighed and muttered to himself, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. I'm just an ordinary person. It's not worth it."

After eating something, the Taoist priest arrived at the Wen residence and told the gatekeeper his purpose.

Soon, Wen Bi came out.

"Daoist Master, you've finally arrived." Wen Bi bowed and clasped his hands in greeting.

Seeing Wen Bi's "respectful and courteous" demeanor, the wild Taoist's anger at Li Lin dissipated instantly.

Look, they're both officials, but this one is a good official.

The hermit also cupped his hands and smiled, "Young Master Wen... Magistrate Wen, how have you been lately?"

"Not bad." Wen Bi smiled and gestured for them to enter: "This young man has been waiting for quite some time."

The Taoist priest followed him inside. Looking at Wen Bi, who already appeared quite wealthy, he said, "Magistrate Wen looks to be in good health."

Wen Bi smiled and said, "It's alright, maybe it's because Yulin County is a good place to live."

It's not that Yulin County town supports people, it's that money supports people.

After receiving two share of the profits, Wen Bi no longer needs to worry about money. With the nourishment of plenty of meat and fish, most people can improve their health.

The two walked on and arrived at the backyard.

Throughout this process, the wild Taoist kept observing his surroundings.

He discovered that... there were very few male servants here.

But he quickly understood the reason and pretended not to know.

When they arrived at the backyard, there were no other servants there.

There is only one pavilion.

And on the table in the pavilion, there was a human head.

As the two approached, the head floated up, revealing itself to be that of a beautiful young woman.

"This humble servant greets the gentleman and the Taoist priest."

The moment he saw the head, the wild Taoist's eyes were filled with astonishment. He circled it several times, looked at it for a while, and exclaimed, "Wonderful, truly wonderful!"

Wen Bi frowned slightly, then relaxed and asked, "After the red mist, my wife underwent some unpleasant changes."

At this point, "Qing'er's" face darkened.

Wen Bi continued, "I asked my friend Kun Ge for help, but Kun Ge didn't have a good solution either. However, I didn't expect that the town's guardian deity, the Tree Fairy Goddess, would step in. She removed my wife's burden, and that's how things turned out."

The wild Taoist nodded, his eyes shining: "Incredible... How did this True Lord seal your wife's seven souls and six spirits in a human head? Logically speaking, this should have caused the Spirit Platform Palace to break open, since the seven souls and six spirits each have their own place."

Wen Bi shook his head.

He understood even less about these things.

The Taoist priest thought for a moment and then asked, "What else did that True Lord say?"

"The True Lord didn't say anything. The woman next to Kun Ge, who also seemed to be a True Lord, said that as long as my wife diligently practiced the Yin-Yang Heart Method, she could gradually nurture the rest of her body."

The wild Taoist instinctively retorted, "Impossible! How can this flesh and blood body be nurtured by a yin-type mental cultivation method?"

Wen Bi frowned even more deeply: "Then... what should we do?"

The wild Taoist's eyes gleamed with hidden greed: "My lady, why don't you let me return to the Immortal Execution Society so I can study it properly? There are many magical techniques and rare treasures there. In a year or two, or at most three or four years, I will definitely return you to a whole woman."

Upon hearing this, the woman's head flew into Wen Bi's arms, trembling slightly.

Wen Bi looked troubled: "I don't want to be separated from my wife anymore."

"But don't you want her to become more like a normal person?"

"This..." Wen Bi said, "How about I consider it for a day or two?"

The hermit said, "Hurry up, I need to get back too."

(End of this chapter)