New and dark light years

Chapter 466 You Smell Like Third Sister

Five days later.

Outside the town gate of Xinxing County.

Among a large group of weeping women were several underage boys.

Their eyes were filled with hatred.

But he didn't dare to look Li Lin in the eye, only daring to sneak a glance or two from among the women.

Then these people were driven away, and all they could take with them were a few clothes and a little bit of basic money to survive.

Although Li Lin said he would send them to Shamen Island, in reality he did not send anyone to follow or supervise them, and even left them some money.

It was called exile, but it was actually expulsion.

In a life-or-death power struggle, this is already a very merciful act.

They were given a way out, and also a chance to survive.

Whether they can survive is another matter and has nothing to do with Li Lin anymore.

“You’re still too soft-hearted,” Jiang Jili laughed. “That doesn’t fit the mindset of a warlord who controls a region.”

Li Lin laughed and said, "A hero doesn't necessarily have to be ruthless and decisive; he can also be benevolent and charitable. Those underage boys are no match for us; there's no need to worry about them coming back for revenge."

"As long as you have a clear mind."

Jiang Jili didn't say anything more. For those in power, self-confidence is more important. Whether one is decisive and ruthless or benevolent and kind is irrelevant. Both have their merits and it's hard to say which is better.

Li Lin smiled and asked, "Are there any other problems in Xinxing County? If not, we should head back."

"There's another minor issue. We need a new magistrate for Xinxing County," Jiang Jili said with a smile. "The military governor has the authority to appoint local officials other than the prefect. You just need to submit a written report to the Secretariat. The previous magistrate wasn't very willing to cooperate."

“Then let’s change it.” Li Lin said slowly, “I only have two requirements: first, don’t act recklessly, and second, have enough empathy for the people.”

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Jili said, "Then I know who I should choose."

"I'm leaving the matter to you. I'll go back and rest first. After this is over, I'll leave a trustworthy captain with a hundred men among the local militia and turn them completely into our people. That way, Xinxing County won't be able to cause any trouble in the future."

"I obey your orders."

The two then descended the city wall together.

Jiang Jili went to do some work.

Li Lin went to the pavilion in the backyard of the county government office to stay, reading and drinking tea.

Now Li Lin understood why Huang Yan liked to meet with his subordinates in the backyard of the government office; it turned out that those in positions of power were mostly very leisurely.

There's nothing to do.

At the same time, they could not leave the yamen at will, so the quiet place in the backyard of the yamen became the private domain of the county and prefectural leaders.

Here, one can relax and slack off, and if there is any official business that requires the magistrate or prefect to make a decision, then subordinate officials only need to announce their arrival to enter.

It's very close... which ensures timely handover of official duties.

Li Lin stayed here for two days. Apart from the occasional visit from Jiang Jili to have the former affix his official seal to certain documents, there was nothing else.

He can even meditate and practice his skills here.

They're incredibly bored.

On the third day, Jiang Jili came over and said, "Governor, everything in Xinxing County is done, and we can return to Yulin County now."

Li Lin stood up: "Thank you for your help, Yun Shu."

Jiang Jili smiled and said, "Of course. I'm a little curious, what does the military governor intend to do about Gui County?"

"Once the Zhenjun Temple in the northwest is built, I will lead troops to Gui County and take over the local military forces."

"They may not be willing to relinquish their military power. What are your plans then?"

Li Lin laughed and said, "If they are unwilling to hand over, then we can only let them die. If we kill them, your ambition to establish a separatist regime will become known to the world."

Hearing this, Li Lin laughed and said, "They guessed it long ago. After I beheaded the Crown Prince, the Zhu family could no longer tolerate me. Now they just haven't had the chance to deal with me yet."

"Isn't the military governor worried that they'll send a large army over?"

“They won’t dare for now. I haven’t openly rebelled yet, and things are already in chaos in Xiangjun. The South is already in disarray. If they force me to rebel directly, the South will be beyond repair.”

Jiang Jili laughed and said, "Does the military governor have no ambition to dominate the world?"

Li Lin smiled, but instead of answering, he said, "I'm leaving."

"Yes, sir." Jiang Jili cupped his hands in greeting.

He walked behind Li Lin, watching Li Lin's back.

Regardless of the past, he now greatly admires Li Lin, especially after hearing that he beheaded the Crown Prince in front of the Emperor. He knew then that his true opportunity had arrived.

As a scion of a prominent family, he knew very well when he should hold on tightly to certain things.

Li Lin led his army back to Yulin County, ordered the commander to lead the troops back to the main camp, chatted with Jiang Jili for a few more minutes, and then went home.

The four women were naturally overjoyed and helped him welcome him home.

Just as he and his wife were enjoying their dual cultivation, Liu Shen came knocking on their door.

She landed in the backyard and looked at her eldest sister floating in mid-air. Her usually cheerful expression turned somewhat unhappy: "My eldest sister and I are here, but we can't find our third sister. We don't know where she went."

Li Lin resisted the urge to tell her about Liu Chi's current situation and comforted her, saying, "We'll find her."

Liu Shen said softly, "I'm afraid she's gone. I've been consuming a lot of incense offerings lately, and I've also taken your blood essence, especially yours, which is very nourishing. As a result, I've vaguely remembered many things from the past. The Imperial Dragon Pool is in the heavens, in the Heavenly City! But now I can't see the Heavenly City anymore, so I'm worried about my third sister..."

“I have a feeling that you three sisters will reunite,” Li Lin said confidently.

Liu Shen was a cheerful person to begin with, and her earlier frustration was just a spontaneous expression of her feelings. She nodded and said, "Li Lin, you really know how to talk. No wonder my older sister likes you so much... Aww..."

She screamed as she was sent flying by a huge snake tail.

Li Lin looked up at the Tree Fairy in mid-air; a faint blush graced her beautiful face.

very beautiful.

Li Lin couldn't help but smile.

Just then, Liu Shen flew back. She pouted and looked at the Tree Fairy Goddess with some anger, then said, "Sister has changed now. She never lets me tell the truth."

"Is there anything else?" Li Lin asked.

In the past, Liu Shen would not have dared to return after being swatted away.

"I just want to ask, now that the new True Lord Temple is built, when can the White Tiger become a True Lord?"

Is it in a hurry?

“It needs to eat,” Liu Shen explained. “I’ve driven away all the monsters around here, so it has nothing to eat and will just go hungry. If it goes to eat monsters elsewhere, it will probably have to travel quite far to get a full meal, and it will take some time to get back.”

Li Lin nodded and said, "Yes, regarding this matter, let it wait at the True Lord Temple; the altar will be ready soon."

"Really?" Liu Shen was overjoyed: "Then when it becomes a True Lord, I can take your blood essence again, hehe... Big sister, please don't hit me."

This time, Liu Shen was clever. As soon as she finished speaking, she flew away at top speed, the huge snake tail almost grazing her body.

After escaping being hit, Liu Shen was quite pleased with herself, flying backwards while making faces.

Li Lin shook his head helplessly.

At that moment, the spirit of the Tree Fairy suddenly appeared in front of Li Lin.

She looked at Li Lin with a serious expression: "You have...the scent of Third Sister on you."

(End of this chapter)