New and dark light years

Chapter 380 The Three-Month Term
"You mean, they've been cursed by a sorcerer?" An Xin's eyes flashed with a cold light.

People in southern Xinjiang have all heard of the infamous "Gu".

Such unorthodox methods are generally more skilled by the southern barbarians. Some Qi people also know them, but not many are proficient in them.

Even so, because Gu poison is quite strange and people don't understand it, it's quite easy to cast it.

An Xin believes that someone has targeted Tianyi Sect.

Li Lin shook his head and said, "It's not that I've been poisoned, but that I'm coexisting with the poison."

An Xin was stunned when he heard this.

He had never heard of such a thing.

"How can humans and Gu coexist?" he asked.

Li Lin pointed to the four people: "They are examples of coexisting with Gu."

This was the first time Li Lin had ever seen something like this, but he had seen a similar description in the book 'Dao Gong's Detailed Account', so he knew what it was all about.

Dao Gong is a folk "expert on strange matters" in southern Xinjiang. People consult him to calculate their birth dates and auspicious days for weddings, and they also seek his help to resolve any strange or unsolvable problems.

Therefore, the author of the book 'Dao Gong Xi Shu' had seen similar cases, and even... several instances of healing.

So, sometimes reading more books really does have its benefits.

"Can you cure it?" Anxin asked.

The four disciples of Tianyi Sect also looked at him expectantly.

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "I can give it a try, but I can't guarantee it."

An Xin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Li."

Li Lin waved his hand: "But before the treatment, I have something to say."

"Please say."

"This coexistence is essentially a kind of... enhancement, though it looks rather ugly." Li Lin looked at the four Tianyi Sect disciples and asked, "You should have felt that your training speed has increased a lot recently, right?"

The four of them nodded.

Li Lin said, "If we 'dig' the Gu out of them, there will be damage. Their natural talent and aptitude will return to their original state, or even become lower. In addition... their supernatural abilities may also disappear."

An Xin was taken aback: "Supernatural powers and spells will disappear?"

"Most likely."

Li Lin understood that these people's supernatural abilities were all due to the parasites residing in their bodies.

Anxin and the other four hesitated.

For those in the martial arts world, strength is sometimes more important than anything else.

For the sake of power, many people are willing to give up not only material possessions, but even their genitals.

These days, having a few strange things doesn't seem to affect our daily lives.

But they might not be willing to slow down their martial arts training or even lose their supernatural powers.

After thinking for a while, An Xin said, "Brother Li, could you give us a few days to consider it?"

Li Lin nodded: "It's alright. Come to the government army camp or my house to find me after you've made up your minds. The roads between Tianjin and Yulin are now very safe and convenient."

"Alright." An Xin bowed deeply. "I'm sorry to have troubled you, Brother Li, to make this trip for nothing."

"You're welcome."

"Aren't you going to see Junior Sister Lu?" An Xin asked.

Li Lin shook his head and refused: "I have to see the prefect... By the way, when I entered the city, I saw some martial arts practitioners openly causing trouble in the city. Doesn't the prefectural government care?"

Speaking of this, An Xin first dismissed his four junior brothers, then pulled Li Lin aside and said, "Those people came from another prefecture. They were just passing through Jin Prefecture and were heading to Yue Prefecture, but they ran into a few enemies here and started fighting."

"What is there in Yue County that would make them want to go there?" Li Lin asked curiously.

"You haven't heard?" An Xin asked, quite puzzled.

Li Lin shook his head.

"Qin Tuo has been identified as an extraterrestrial demon by both the imperial court and the Zhuxian Society. The Zhuxian Society has already gone to assassinate Qin Tuo, and the imperial court has offered a reward of one thousand taels of gold for his head, and two thousand taels of gold if he is alive."

Li Lin nodded: "Qin Tuo is, after all, the leader of the rebels. He has a large number of soldiers protecting him. No one from the martial arts world can get close to him."

"Didn't the Zhuxian Society go there?" An Xin laughed. "The Zhuxian Society even dared to assassinate the Emperor, and almost succeeded, so dealing with Qin Tuo shouldn't be a problem. At least they have a chance. And if they don't succeed, can't the others take advantage of the situation?"

Oh, Li Lin understood.

These江湖人 (jianghu people) are truly driven by profit, much like vultures that smell rottenness.

"Then I'll go to the government office first, and I'll find you for a drink later."

"We eagerly await your arrival... Are you really not going to see Junior Sister Lu?"

"It's in a bit of a rush, maybe next time," Li Lin said with a smile.

Li Lin came out of Tianyi Gate and immediately rode his horse to the government office.

Huang Yan presided over the trial in the courtroom, while Li Lin waited for the trial to conclude before stepping forward and bowing respectfully.

"Fu Zun."

"Business or personal?"

"Private matter!"

Huang Yan stood up: "Then let's go to the backyard."

The two sat down in the pavilion in the backyard.

Huang Yan took a sip of tea brought to him by a servant and said, "What brings you here, my dear son-in-law?"

"I want to know some of the developments in the capital."

Huang Yan smiled and said, "You've come at just the right time. I just received a letter from the capital yesterday. Consort You Rong has been released from the Cold Palace. When will your youth-preserving pill be ready?" "It's ready."

Huang Yan stroked his beard: "It seems you were prepared all along. That's a good thing; it's good to plan ahead."

"The power dynamics in the capital are complex and intertwined... The conflict between the two women in the harem is only the surface; hidden in the shadows are the Crown Prince's faction, the Dragon Party, and several other factions colluding with each other among the civil and military officials, making it quite troublesome. And the Emperor, from his high throne, looks down on all of this."

Li Lin smiled and said, "I understand... but right now, the only families I can contact are the Huang family and the Jiang family."

“Even the Huang family…you can’t rely on them too much.” Huang Yan looked at Li Lin and said seriously, “I can help you, but the others in the Huang family may not be willing to help you. Qi’er left with Prince Lu, wasn’t it because she had the idea of ​​having descendants?”

Upon hearing this, Li Lin nodded solemnly.

"Once your youth-preserving pill arrives, I'll find a way to speak to Consort Yourong on your behalf..."

"Thank you very much, Taishan."

"Don't be so polite, we're family."

Li Lin understood Huang Yan's meaning: the Huang family that was with him and his family was the Huang family in Jin County, not the Huang family in the capital.

Huang Yan thought for a moment and said, "Also, you need to go to the capital in three months."

"Why?"

"With General Yu dead in battle, the Yu family no longer has a pillar of support," Huang Yan sighed. "But the southwest... Cangwu Road still needs a general to handle the affairs here."

Li Lin pointed to himself: "Me?"

"It's not just you, there are several other military officers who are going to the capital for a 'selection' process."

"Isn't this a bit too frivolous?" Li Lin asked curiously. "Are there really no military families in the capital who can't find one to serve as the military governor of Cangwu?"

Huang Yan burst into laughter, his face full of sarcasm: "Do you think those aristocratic families in the capital don't understand the current situation in the southern borderlands?"

He said indignantly, "Yue County... Qin Tuo has already rebelled and become a demon from beyond the borders. The Tang family's border troops also have hidden rebellious intentions. At this time, whoever is appointed as the military governor of Cangwu Road is... pushing him into a fire pit. At least that's what they think."

"In such cases, it is quite reasonable for someone from below to take over."

Li Lin said, "But I've only been the Chief Military Supervisor for less than half a year. Am I qualified?"

“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.” Huang Yan smiled and said, “There are not many people in the entire Great Qi who are willing to serve as the military governor of Cangwu Road. Those who are qualified are too afraid to accept the position, so we can only choose one person from among the generals from other regions who are willing to take risks for wealth and honor.”

"Then why go to the capital? Wouldn't it be better to be appointed directly?"

"If you don't go to the capital, how can you build factions and get others to be of one mind with you?" Huang Yan laughed. "They don't want to be the military governor of Cangwu Road, but they want to get involved in the benefits. They are not willing to relinquish power to those who are not on their side."

Li Lin pondered for a moment and said, "Three months from now?"

"It could be four months."

Li Lin nodded: "Okay, I'll go to the capital then."

Huang Yan nodded with satisfaction: "This is the kind of character a prodigy should have."

Li Lin smiled and raised his teacup: "Thank you, Taishan, for your hard work in paving the way for me."

"It's alright, we've already said we're family."

Huang Yan picked up the tea and wine and gently clinked them together with Li Lin.

After leaving the government office, Li Lin hadn't gone far when he saw the martial arts figures jumping and running on the rooftops.

Seeing this, Li Lin was extremely displeased. He first threw down a few paper figures, and several 'Tree Fairy Goddesses' protected him in the center.

Those who witnessed this scene were so frightened that they moved away from him.

At this moment, Li Lin made hand seals, and several bolts of purple lightning struck down.

Five bolts of lightning struck only three people... Three martial arts practitioners with torn clothes fell from the roof.

But he didn't die; he just lay on the ground groaning in pain, unable to move.

Li Lin had deliberately held back, so the power of the lightning strike was only about one-fifth.

This move also surprised those martial arts practitioners.

Both sides immediately stopped fighting. One of them looked at Li Lin, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "May I ask if you are Young Master Paper?"

Handsome young man, paper dolls for protection, and purple lightning—these are the three characteristics that make Li Lin famous in the martial arts world.

Very easy to recognize.

Li Lin said, "Although I am not the governor of Jincheng, I am still the garrison commander of Jin County. You are causing trouble in front of me. Do you not respect me?"

Several people looked at each other.

One of the young men muttered, "Even the prefect here hasn't said anything, so why is this person making such a fuss?"

Li Lin squinted at the young man.

An elder immediately stepped forward and shielded him behind him: "Young Master Paper, we were in the wrong. We will leave immediately. But please allow us to take our two injured companions with us."

Li Lin looked the other person up and down for a while.

This was a middle-aged man who seemed somewhat nervous under Li Lin's scrutiny.

Li Lin then nodded: "I'm a very easy person to talk to. If you're willing to give me face, I'll give you face in return. Please!"

The middle-aged man breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands in greeting to Li Lin, and then had his companion, who had fallen to the ground, taken away without any hesitation.

Another group of people carried away another person injured by lightning, and before leaving, they bowed to Li Lin.

Li Lin watched them leave before putting away the paper figure and riding out of the city.

In the city, many ordinary people felt quite regretful.

Why isn't Li Lin an official in Tianjin?

With him around, there wouldn't be so many troublemakers in the city.

(End of this chapter)