New and dark light years

Chapter 520 The Approaching Immortal

Liu Chi's eyelashes were very long and thick, giving her the look of a heavily made-up beauty.

But her face is the kind that looks innocent and pure, like she's never been in a relationship before. She's the kind of naive girl who could easily get ten or eight children in bed with just ten minutes of her life.

But Li Lin knew that this was just a facade.

Liu Chi should be much smarter than Liu Shen.

The fact that Liu Chi can recall so many things right now is enough to prove this point.

Unlike Liu Shen... day after day, no matter how much incense she has consumed or how much of her own blood and energy she has absorbed, she is still the same as before, always thinking about having offspring to help her patrol her territory.

She really is... strangely cute.

Seeing Li Lin deep in thought, Liu Chi didn't disturb him.

At this moment, Huang Qing emerged from the small spiritual vein, her face full of charm, after all, she had suffered the most firepower attacks last night.

It was already noon, and given the 'requirements' placed on women at this time, no one would argue that she was a lazy woman, and she herself wouldn't argue either.

Therefore, when she saw Liu Chi sitting in the main hall, she felt somewhat ashamed.

But as the principal wife, she still composed herself, stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Greetings, True Lord Chi."

Liu Chi stood up and returned the greeting: "Sister Qing, you're too kind."

Both of their smiles carried a somewhat enigmatic meaning.

"Would you like to have lunch here, True Lord Chi?"

Liu Chi glanced at Li Lin and nodded, saying, "Then I'll trouble you, Sister Qing."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all." Huang Qing looked at Liu Chi and then said, "How about we cook together?"

Liu Chi looked at Huang Qing with some surprise, then smiled with her eyebrows curving upwards: "Okay!"

She took the initiative to step forward, linked arms with Huang Qing, and walked towards the kitchen.

Faintly, her voice could be heard: "What does Li Lin like to eat? Sister Qing, you must tell me."

Li Lin raised an eyebrow and watched the two women leave.

He then went to his study.

In the study, Li Lin took out yellow paper, cinnabar, and other items, and then used his spiritual energy to draw several lightning strike talismans.

This time, however, the lightning strike talisman was different from the previous ones because he had vaguely grasped the essence of 'immortal arts'. Therefore, when he infused these talismans with spiritual energy, he added some new techniques.

After drawing several lightning strike talismans, Li Lin went to the backyard. He originally wanted to test them out, but suddenly realized that the power of the lightning strike talismans might have increased. So he rode his horse out of the city and came to an empty wilderness outside the city.

First, Li Lin scattered some small paper figures to scout the area. After confirming that no one was around, he began to test the new version of the lightning strike talisman.

With a little spiritual energy input, Li Lin threw out the lightning strike talisman.

Based on past experience, the Lightning Strike Talisman can produce three purple lightning pillars, with a power roughly half that of a talisman cast by Li Lin himself.

However, once this lightning strike talisman, enhanced by 'celestial magic' abilities, was released, it displayed astonishing power.

Fourteen purple bolts of lightning appeared instantly, crisscrossing within a circular area about five zhang in diameter, lasting for at least ten breaths before disappearing.

The land ravaged by these fourteen bolts of lightning was scorched black, and the flowers and grasses on the ground had all turned into charcoal dust.

The air was filled with a pungent, acrid smell.

"This power is truly impressive!" Li Lin's eyes lit up with surprise.

Compared to the previous lightning strike talisman, this one is at least ten times more powerful.

Li Lin dared not say whether the Golden-Armored Divine Man of the capital or the Four Mysterious True Monarchs of the Huang family could withstand this attack, but at least Li Lin felt that no one in the martial arts world should be able to stop it.

It's already so powerful with just a little bit of 'celestial magic' added. If the celestial magic ability can be raised to a sufficient level, the effect of the lightning strike technique should be even stronger in the future.

For example, could the Lightning Strike spell be transformed into a thunderous roar?
Just thinking about it is exciting.

Li Lin then tested the remaining lightning strike talismans. Although their power varied, they were all at least ten times stronger than the originals.

After testing several lightning strike talismans, the grassland in front of them had turned into a scorched wasteland.

Li Lin smiled helplessly. In his original world, if he dared to do that, he would be going to jail immediately.

But here... there's absolutely no concept of environmental protection.

Then he rode back home, pondering all the way how to integrate the 'immortal arts' ability into his martial arts.

For example, it can be incorporated into marksmanship and swordsmanship.

When he got home, four women... or rather, five women were already waiting for him.

They sat around a large round table, which was laden with Li Lin's favorite dishes and fine yellow wine.

"My lord, we've been waiting for you."

Huang Qing smiled gently.

Liu Chi, on the other hand, looked somewhat shy.

……

About half an hour ago.

Outside the city, thunder rumbled in the clear sky... but the people inside the city remained calm.

Because many of them saw Li Lin walking out of the city.

Meanwhile... Purple Lightning has become one of Li Lin's signature features.

As long as Li Lin is in Yulin County, purple lightning will fall from time to time. At first, they were a little scared, but now they have gotten used to it.

"The military governor's magic has become much stronger."

Xiao Chunzhu, accompanied by a group of subordinates, sat on the fourth floor of the Fugui Building, looking at the exaggerated streaks of lightning in the distance, and couldn't help but sigh.

They were having a party at the time.

After the civil officials of the administrative office tallied and calculated, all the rewards that the soldiers were entitled to have been distributed.

That's a number that everyone, at every level, would feel they've made a huge profit from.

Every soldier knew that Li Lin would treat them well, but no one had ever imagined that they would receive so much.

Xiao Chunzhu immediately treated everyone to a meal.

He even made a special trip to Yulin County to host a dinner party, just so he could be closer to Li Lin and, in case anything happened, have a chance to make a contribution.

He wants to improve so much.

Xiao Chunzhu was Li Lin's confidant, but at the same time, he was also cultivating his own confidants, which was quite normal.

A soldier nearby chimed in, "Commander, you're a military man too, so why can't you do what the military governor does, summoning thunder and lightning with a wave of your hand?"

Xiao Chunzhu rolled her eyes and said helplessly, "I'm just an ordinary martial artist, not a genius. The one like you, sir, is a peerless genius, imbued with dragon energy. Can I compare to him? Can I even compare?"

A group of people burst into laughter.

No one thought Xiao Chunzhu could compare to Li Lin, but they felt that since the military governor was so strong, Xiao Chunzhu, being a military man, shouldn't be too much weaker.

In their eyes, Xiao Dujian was indeed capable, but he was far inferior to the Jiedushi (military governor) and did not seem like a military man at all.

Just as the group was playing around, a soldier rushed up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Xiao Chunjian, something has happened."

Xiao Chunzhu was enjoying her meal and drinks when she heard this. She immediately slammed down her chopsticks in displeasure and asked, "What happened?"

"A mutiny has broken out in the Jin County garrison camp!"

Xiao Chunzhu's chopsticks fell to the ground, and he froze.

After a long while, he jumped up and shouted angrily, "How is this possible!"

What exactly is the concept of a mutiny by the soldiers of Tianjin Prefecture?

Even though they have no worries about food and clothing, and are given money and food, they still complain and want to overturn the stove where money and food are distributed.

Anyone with a modicum of intelligence wouldn't do something like that.

"It's true, they split into two sides and started fighting."

"What exactly happened?" Xiao Chunzhu rushed to the soldier in two strides, grabbed his collar, and lifted him up.

"I'm not entirely sure of the specifics, but it seems to be related to Ji Bo." "Wasn't he stripped of his military command?"

"The specific details are unclear."

"Damn it!" Xiao Chunzhu cursed heavily. "We must go to the governor's house immediately to apologize."

The group immediately went downstairs, and Xiao Chunzhu threw a large silver ingot at the waiter before quickly leaving.

Those silver ingots were more than enough to pay for the food and drinks.

When they arrived at the gate of the Li residence, Xiao Chunzhu saw Li Lin coming out of his house with a displeased expression, followed by more than a dozen guards.

"My lord, we are guilty."

Xiao Chunzhu and her subordinates immediately ran over and knelt before Li Lin.

Li Lin looked at him and asked, "What crime have you committed?"

“I shouldn’t have come to Yulin County. I should have stayed in Daying. Otherwise, this matter wouldn’t have caused such a stir.”

Li Lin now naturally knows about what happened at the camp. As the military governor, there's no reason why Xiao Chunzhu would know while he wouldn't.

"Is today your day off?"

"Yes."

"That's none of your business." Li Lin mounted his horse. "Come with me to the camp."

Li Lin was very unhappy. He had only drunk half a glass of wine and hadn't eaten much food when this happened.

"Yes."

Li Lin then led dozens of soldiers, traveling day and night, and arrived at the camp in about ten hours.

At this moment, Li Lin noticed that the entire camp was unusually quiet.

There were still people on duty at the entrance of the camp.

Li Lin walked over, and several guards bowed and saluted, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency the Military Governor."

"Wasn't it supposed to be a mutiny?"

"It has already been suppressed by the joint efforts of Supervisor Guo and Commander Tang."

"Xiao Chunzhu, order all the military commanders and supervisors to come to my tent."

"As ordered."

Li Lin arrived at his command tent, and soon people began to arrive, filling it up quickly.

The four supervisors at the very front of the line all had very unpleasant expressions and were filled with apprehension.

“Tell me the whole story clearly!” Li Lin said.

Xiao Chunzhu was not fully aware of the situation; he could only watch.

The other two supervisors and the acting supervisor exchanged glances, and in the end, it was the oldest, Guo Yuan, who stepped forward.

"Sir, this is what happened."

Guo Yuan was literate after all. Although he wasn't a scholar, he could still explain things clearly and simply.

Three days ago, Ji Bo, who had been demoted to transport commissioner, suddenly led a group of people shouting something about unfair rewards and injustices. He quickly gathered hundreds of people, seized the military headquarters and Li Lin's tent, and threatened to start an uprising. Before long, he had assembled over a thousand people, all of whom were armored and had formed an organized unit.

Fortunately, Guo Yuan and Commander Tang reacted quickly and mobilized their subordinates, suppressing the farce in just half a day.

Li Lin frowned: "Is Dailu unfair? Is the compensation unfair? But is it because someone is corrupt and hasn't distributed the compensation and rewards in full?"

Guo Yuan quickly shook his head: "My lord, I have investigated and everyone has received their share."

"Then why them..."

"They were Ji Bo's confidants and subordinates. Because Ji Bo was demoted from the front lines, they also returned to the rear. According to the reward distribution rules, soldiers in the safe rear area do receive significantly less reward. Some of them were resentful, and having been misled by Ji Bo, they probably..."

Upon hearing this, Li Lin narrowed his eyes and asked, "Is Ji Bo still alive? How many of those who mutinied are still alive?"

"More than three hundred were captured and are currently being held in the chicken coop outside the camp. Ji Bo is there too."

The soldiers had a tradition of farming. Li Lin turned them into professional soldiers, but they still habitually did some farming work, only in their spare time, so Li Lin let them be.

Therefore, outside the government compound, there were not only chicken coops, but also sheep pens and pig pens.

This could slightly alleviate the burden on food and fodder supply.

"Bring Ji Bo over here."

Soldiers immediately went out, and before long, Ji Bo, who was bound hand and foot, was brought over.

Ji Bo was in a very disheveled state, with his hair disheveled and his clothes covered in chicken droppings, showing absolutely no manners.

A strange smell wafted through the tent.

Li Lin looked at him, his eyes filled with coldness.

Ji Bo also looked at Li Lin, his eyes filled with arrogance.

“You’re not Ji Bo,” Li Lin suddenly said.

“No, that’s right.” Ji Bo laughed. “It’s just that I’ve figured some things out.”

Li Lin stared at the other person for a while before asking, "How many days have you been a Gu person?"

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

Ji Bo was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Sir, you truly have keen insight."

"Why did you become a Gu master!"

Because a large number of True Lords are stationed in Jin County, it is very difficult for the 'Gu worm poison' from the Gu Immortal's side to 'drift' over.

Furthermore, Ji Bo is still in the military, where the blood and qi are abundant, so no Gu worms can parasitize his body unless he wants to.

Even those lowly soldiers who are not as good as him will not be possessed by the Gu worms, let alone him.

Now that he has become a Gu poison user, there is only one possibility.

He himself willingly embraced the Gu poison.

"Because I need power."

“You’re a military supervisor… Even if you become a transport commissioner, you’re still a military officer. If you work hard in the future, you might be able to return to being a military supervisor, or even advance further, after all, you’re quite talented. Aren’t these strengths?” Li Lin asked incredulously, “Why give up being human and become an insect?”

Ji Bo laughed and said, "But this power was given to me by you. You can take it back if you want. That day, I argued with you on the city wall, and with just a few words, you turned me from a high-ranking supervisor into a lowly transport commissioner. At that moment, I understood that people have to rely on themselves and have their own power, just like you."

Li Lin sighed. This saintly Ji Bo had gone to such extremes, getting stuck on trivial matters.

“I understand,” Li Lin said. “According to military law, as an officer, you led troops in rebellion, which is punishable by the extermination of your entire family. But if you tell me who your superior was during this period, who contacted you and gave you the Gu poison, I may consider killing only you.”

Ji Bo laughed and said, "I'm already an insect, do you think I would still care about so-called relatives?"

These words sent chills down everyone's spines.

Li Lin waved his hand and said, "Drag him to the platform and behead him, then burn his body with raging fire, leaving not a trace of flesh and blood."

There was no fear in Ji Bo's eyes. He laughed loudly, "The blazing holy fire burns my true body. The world returns to its true form, and the immortals shall be the ones who truly understand."

Then he was taken away.

However, all the military officers looked rather grim.

Li Lin said, "Find out a few of the leaders among those three hundred prisoners and behead them. Confiscate all the other prisoners' property, remove them from the military register, and expel them from the camp."

"Isn't it too easy on them...?"

Li Lin shook his head and said, "Gu people possess a weak bewitching ability, which is generally difficult for ordinary people to resist. The ordinary soldiers' guilt is not significant. Furthermore, Supervisor Xiao..."

"The subordinate is here."

"Take your troops and advance along the Xikun Road. After you capture Yunfu County, set up camp there and await my next instructions."

"Yes!" Xiao Chunzhu trembled with excitement.

Guo Yuan advised, "Sir, are you planning to conquer Qin Tuo? Now is not a good time."

"No, I was just giving him a little talking-to, telling him to keep his dog under control and not let it out to bite people all the time."

(End of this chapter)