New and dark light years

Chapter 447 The Qin Family Wants to Form an Alliance

Inside the military camp, a young man sat opposite Li Lin.

The other person had a foul, insect-like smell that Li Lin disliked, but he could also tell that the young man was not a Gu practitioner and that the insect-like smell on him had come from elsewhere.

Li Lin offered the man tea and asked, "This young master is from Yue County? What is his background?"

"My surname is Qin, and my given name is Fang." The young man bowed respectfully and said, "My father is Qin Tuo."

Li Lin narrowed his eyes slightly and sneered, "You've got some nerve. As a descendant of the Qin family, you dare to come to enemy territory and even meet with an enemy general."

Qin Fang laughed and said, "As far as I know, Governor Li is not a violent and bloodthirsty person. I am also a martial artist, so I have this much courage."

Li Lin nodded and said, "As a member of the Qin family, why have you come to my territory, the territory of a military governor? Don't you understand that I have been ordered by the Emperor to deal with traitors like you?"

Qin Fang chuckled and said, "I know that the military governor is loyal to the court. I am also here with the belief that I will die. I don't care if the military governor wants to kill me, but please listen to what I have to say, considering my sincerity."

The other person's words sounded a bit sarcastic, but they were actually very sincere.

They gave Li Lin face.

After all, nowadays, which official in the entire country doesn't know what Li Lin has been doing in the capital?

"Alright, go ahead." Li Lin put down his teacup.

"Our Qin family wishes to form a private alliance with you," Qin Fang said.

Upon hearing this, Li Lin laughed: "That's impossible. Your words make me want to kill you, but in war, envoys are not to be killed. You may leave."

Qin Fang prostrated himself on the ground and said earnestly, "Your Excellency, please hear me out. After I finish speaking, you may kill me or torture me as you please."

Li Lin thought for a moment and nodded: "Continue."

Qin Fang breathed a sigh of relief, straightened up, and said, "Governor Li's actions in the capital have shocked everyone. Our Qin family has done some investigation into your background and found that you are a descendant of the Li family of Jin County."

Li Lin waved his hand: "I am not a descendant of the Li family of Jin County."

Qin Fang chuckled. He thought to himself that, just as the investigation had revealed, Li Lin did not admit to his identity.

He continued, "Although you have settled your grudges with the Gu family, the Gu family was not the only one who drove the Li family out of the capital and forced you to hide in the mountains. Others will not let these things go so easily."

Li Lin frowned.

He also realized that he was destined to be a descendant of the Li family of Jin County.

Even if he denies it, the world will still think so, even his own Taishan will think so.

Of course, this has its pros and cons.

The advantage is that it gives oneself, a person of unknown origin, a very powerful and unquestionable identity and background, and will also bring the help of some 'past' forces.

The house in the capital was sent over because Chu Feng of Zhaixinglou believed he was a descendant of the Li family.

There are downsides too. For example, the enemies of the Li family of Jin County back then will naturally turn their attention to him.

Li Lin asked, "And then?"

“Those families’ power is mainly in the capital. If they want to take action against the southern border, you, the military governor, can’t fight them all alone. So why not join forces with Yue County to defend against the enemy?”

Li Lin smiled and said, "If I form an alliance with your Qin family, the imperial court will remove me from my position in less than a month."

Qin Fang said, "We have naturally considered this matter. The alliance will be made privately and will not be made public or talked about indiscriminately."

Li Lin laughed and said, "Alliances formed in private are even less reliable."

"We trust the governor's credibility."

Li Lin shook his head: "But I don't trust your Qin family."

“We understand the governor’s concerns, and we have brought our sincerity in the hope that it will put your mind at ease.” Qin Fang sat up straight and respectfully asked, “May I have my men present the items?”

Li Lin gestured to Xiao Chunzhu, who was standing next to him.

Xiao Chunzhu immediately went out, and not long after, more than twenty soldiers brought in five men. One of the men was carrying a brocade box, while the other four men were carrying a large, seemingly very heavy box.

"Please let this general inspect it." Qin Fang first handed the brocade box to Xiao Chunzhu.

Xiao Chunzhu opened the brocade box and found a white jade bone finger that shimmered with iridescent light. She then handed the box to Li Lin.

Li Lin looked at the bone finger and discovered that it was actually the Five-Colored Divine Bone.

"Do you still have any of this?" Li Lin asked.

"We've only found this one so far," Qin Fang replied with a smile, then added, "That box contains all sorts of books related to cultivation and alchemy."

Xiao Chunzhu walked over, opened the box, and after a quick inspection to confirm its safety, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Sir, it is indeed full of books."

Li Lin walked over and casually picked up the top book, whose cover read: "Annotations on Qi Refining".

The book has a very peculiar feel; it's neither silk nor paper, somewhat like plastic cardboard, but not quite. It must be a very special writing material.

He flipped through two pages, intending only to glance at them, but before he knew it, the words on the page captivated him after just a few lines.

This commentary on Qi Refining is very detailed.

The text describes the flow of spiritual energy, its impact on acupoints, the influence of different meridians on one's temperament, and even the influence of seasonal changes on spiritual energy cultivation.

Although Li Lin practices dual cultivation, the contents of this booklet are still quite significant for him.

Although the booklet was quite thin, he read it very slowly, studying it word by word, which took a lot of time.

After he finished reading the last word and subconsciously closed the book, he realized that he had neglected Qin Fang, who was sitting in front of him.

Qin Fang was still kneeling on the ground at this moment.

Li Lin was about to speak when he noticed that the tent was dimly lit and candles had been lit nearby.

It was already dark outside.

Li Lin asked, "What time is it now?"

“The first quarter of the hour of Xu (7-9 PM),” Xiao Chunzhu replied.

In other words, Qin Fang has been kneeling on the ground for more than two hours.

Li Lin stood up and said, "I apologize, this book is very good, I got so engrossed in it. Please get up, Young Master Qin."

"No need." Qin Fang continued to kneel, and he smiled, "If these books can catch the eye of the governor, then our efforts will not have been in vain."

It seems that Qin Fang will not give up until he gives the other party an answer today.

Li Lin sat down again and said, "The food is good, but it's still not enough."

Indeed, the Qi Refining Notes and the Divine Bone did have an effect on Li Lin... but to say how important they were was not necessarily true.

Moreover, not every book in that box is as full of "practical information" as this Qi Refining Commentary.

Qin Fang said, "Your Excellency, please tell us what else you want. We will do our best to fulfill your request."

"I don't know what you have," Li Lin said with a smile. "It's not convenient for me to make requests."

Li Lin's statement is actually a case of turning retreat into advance.

Qin Fang pondered for a moment and said, "There is a fairy cave at the border of Yue County and Jin County, which is little known. Our Qin family is willing to withdraw the border troops from that area and give that fairy cave to the military governor."

This is true catering to their preferences.

These divine bones and books are merely foreplay.

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "Well... a month from now, I will send troops to subdue that territory and reclaim the land for the Great Qi. Please have Young Master Qin draw it on the map."

Qin Fang stood up and said with a smile, "As you wish."

(End of this chapter)