New and dark light years

Chapter 443 Siluotuo remembered something
Once the paper figures arrived in Jin County, they all lost their 'efficacy'.

Li Lin released the control of spiritual power. After walking for a month, the soles of the paper figures were worn down considerably, and they were a foot shorter.

Seeing the more than three thousand paper soldiers fall, Huang Yan's expression improved considerably.

The carriage stopped by the roadside, and Madam Huang climbed out of the carriage, ran to Huang Yan, and said excitedly, "My lord, I'm back."

Huang Yan's expression softened when he saw his wife. He said gently, "Take Qing'er and Hongluan home to rest first. Lin'er and I have some things to discuss."

"Alright." Madam Huang nodded, and then Huang Qing and Hong Luan, who were about to pay their respects to their father, left.

Li Lin dismounted, cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile, "Greetings, Mount Tai."

"Governor Li, you're too kind." Huang Yan cupped his hands in greeting, his smile forced: "You are now my superior."

Li Lin laughed and said, "Official rank doesn't matter in private; you're my elder."

Upon hearing this, Huang Yan was no longer angry. He sighed and said, "You went too far this time when you went to the capital."

Li Lin replied, "I had no choice. If it weren't for this, I estimate that Qing'er and I would have been left in the capital, never to be seen again, neither alive nor dead."

"Was the situation that serious at the time?"

Li Lin nodded and said, "Whether it's the Gu family or the Crown Prince, they all harbor ill will towards the Li family of Jin County. If I don't resist, I'll only face certain death."

“Since it’s a long-standing feud, there’s nothing we can do.” Huang Yan nodded, showing great understanding.

Huang Yan asked, "What are you going to do next? Although the Emperor has temporarily given you real power, once the court recovers, your death will come in two or three years, or at most four or five years."

Li Lin shook his head: "They may not be able to recover, and... I now command the troops of three prefectures. Although Yue Prefecture is in Qin Tuo's hands, and half of Gui Prefecture's territory has been occupied by the Tang family army, with this status, there are many things I can do."

Huang Yan asked, "For example?"

"Special campaigns and conquests." Li Lin laughed. "I plan to first open up all the transportation routes in the entire Jin County. At the same time, I will take over the defense of Gui County."

"What is the purpose of doing this?" Huang Yan asked.

“Division of territory,” Li Lin said calmly.

Huang Yan's eyes lit up, then dimmed again, and he asked, "Not a rebellion?"

“It’s not time yet,” Li Lin said with a smile. “Division of territory is enough. After all, we need to build high walls and store up plenty of grain.”

Huang Yan thought for a moment and said, "I will try my best to cooperate with you on the affairs of Jin County, and also... keep Huan'er by your side and teach him more things."

"no problem."

Having passed Huang Yan's test, Li Lin realized that Huang Yan actually had a strong gambling instinct.

He was betting that Li Lin could start a rebellion.

Two days later, Li Lin returned to Yulin County.

I returned to my home, which I hadn't visited for two months.

Li Yanjing and Chu Rengong, the two women, each held one of Li Lin's hands, looking extremely happy.

The Tree Fairy, floating in mid-air, seemed to have a faint smile on her sleeping face.

I rested at home for three days, practicing meditation for three days, which eliminated all the hardships of the journey.

On the fourth day, Li Lin went to the county government office.

Upon seeing Li Lin, Jiang Jili and Wen Bi both had strange expressions.

When they finished work at noon, the three of them sat down at the Fugui Restaurant.

Jiang Jili sighed, "Kun Ge, this time you've really gone too far...it's outrageous."

Wen Bi nodded vigorously from the side.

Although most ordinary people in the Great Qi Dynasty were unaware of Li Lin's activities in the capital, it was impossible to hide it from well-informed officials.

"If we don't do that, we're doomed. We have no choice but to take the risk," Li Lin explained.

"What you've done has had a significant impact," Jiang Jili said with a smile. "My family has already sent a message by carrier pigeon, urging me to get closer to you. My younger sister is really beautiful; are you sure you don't want her to come and serve you?"

Li Lin rolled her eyes at him.

Jiang Jili sighed and said, "I mean it, I'm not joking. Our aristocratic families all intermarry to show closeness, don't we?"

Li Lin shook his head: "I am not from a prestigious family."

“That’s because you have few children now. If you take more concubines and have more children, your family will flourish and you’ll become a prominent family,” Jiang Jili said with a smile. This was indeed the truth, but Li Lin didn’t want to have children so soon, nor did he want too many wives and concubines.

In essence, having children and spiritual practice are in conflict.

Essence and vital energy are the essence of dual cultivation; using them for matters of male-female reproduction is a great waste.

Furthermore, for women, having children affects their spiritual practice and even their innate qualities and aptitude.

Li Lin didn't want Huang Qing and Hong Luan to fall behind him.

Wen Bi looked helpless and resentful; he had no pretty sisters to give to Li Lin.

Li Lin didn't care about money or such things.

After chatting for a while, the three parted ways.

We're all acquaintances; we can understand each other's meaning simply by meeting and chatting.

As Li Lin returned home, he had just entered when Li Yanjing rushed out, urgently shouting, "My lord, the immortal sword in your study is glowing!"

When Li Lin went to the study, he found that colorful light was bursting out.

This time the light was brighter and more vibrant than the last.

Li Lin said to Li Yanjing, "You and Chu Rengong will protect me outside. Do not enter the study unless I call for you."

"it is good."

Li Yanjing agreed and immediately went to the backyard to find Chu Rengong.

Li Lin then went into the study.

At this moment, the white jade sword shone with dazzling light.

Li Lin walked over, took the white jade immortal sword down from the shelf, and placed it on the table.

The colored light shining on him made Li Lin feel somewhat uncomfortable.

He thought for a moment, then placed his right hand on the hilt of the sword and infused it with some spiritual energy.

Then, Li Lin felt a powerful 'pulling force' trying to drag his soul into the White Jade Immortal Sword.

If it were the old Li Lin, he would naturally be unable to resist, and his soul would be dragged into this force.

But Li Lin has now successfully completed the Foundation Establishment process.

His soul is now several times stronger than before.

The pulling force couldn't move him at all.

But Li Lin had a sudden thought and pretended to be pulled in.

He opened and closed his eyes and found himself in a space filled with sword bodies.

Countless longswords, arranged in the shape of a giant sphere, point towards a central point.

And there stood a 'person'.

Siluotuo.

Li Lin 'floated' over and asked, "Senior Siluotuo, why did you summon me?"

"How is your cultivation going?" Siluo Tuo looked much better than when they last met.

Li Lin nodded and said, "I've gained some insights."

"I can see that your spirit has become more solidified." Siluotuo nodded, then asked, "I've remembered some important things from the past. Would you like to hear about them?"

"Please say."

"After you hear this, you have to grant me one request."

"What conditions?"

"I want to go out and have a look."

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "It depends on what you're thinking about and whether it's worth it."

(End of this chapter)