New and dark light years

Chapter 524 A Woman's Ruthlessness

Liu Shen flew back, pouting, looking quite unconvinced.

"My older sister wants to eat alone, how annoying!"

Li Lin almost laughed, but he held it in.

He returned home and continued his usual spiritual practice.

Liu Chi was spending more and more time at home, but Li Lin didn't care.

He wouldn't touch his two sisters-in-law until he married the Tree Fairy.

However, Liu Chi seemed to have figured something out. Her eyes were no longer resentful, but instead had a more balanced mindset. Every day, she would come to help cook, soak up the spiritual energy of the Cloud Mist Technique, chat with Li Lin, and then return to her True Lord Temple before nightfall.

These peaceful days continued until Anxin's visit.

“President, we did find something in Yue County.” An Xin handed over a few sheets of paper: “The situation in Yue County is really strange.”

Li Lin picked up the papers, read them carefully one by one, and finally said, "Let's temporarily withdraw all members from the organization."

An Xin breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you for your understanding, Chairman."

These sheets of paper contain a detailed account of the current general situation in Yue County.

The Gu people lived among normal people, and among the normal people were many Southern Barbarians.

It could be said that, from an outsider's perspective, Yue County was already a place where demons ran rampant.

Sending members of the Seeking Immortals Society to scout the area again would only cause greater losses.

"Are there any questions you have about practicing basic spiritual energy techniques?"

An Xin shook his head: "President, the secret manual you wrote is very straightforward and easy to understand. We can all understand it. The rest is a matter of talent and hard work."

Li Lin nodded in satisfaction: "I've already started expanding the production of spirit rice. From now on, spirit rice will be used as a reward."

An Xin understood that once the people from the Seeking Immortals Society withdrew from Yue County, the supply of spiritual rice would naturally cease.

After all... something this precious wouldn't be distributed casually unless it was for a very dangerous or important mission.

After chatting with Li Lin for a while, An Xin left.

Just as Li Lin was about to return to the backyard, the steward came up and said, "Master, there is a beautiful woman outside. She calls herself Zeng Hongluo and has important business to discuss."

Zeng Hongluo?
After the woman promised to stay in Yulin County last time, she lived a very quiet and obedient life.

Occasionally, I'll take a trip to the martial arts world and then come back.

Regardless, she was considered a relatively well-behaved member of the underworld.

The reason Li Lin knew this so well was because Zeng Hongluo had a criminal record, making her one of the key targets of surveillance.

Of course... it wasn't a very strict surveillance; it was just that the constables would keep an eye on her from time to time.

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "Please invite her in."

Not long after, Zeng Hongluo, wearing a red dress, walked in.

When she saw Li Lin, her eyes gleamed with an unusual light. She then approached Li Lin, bowed slightly, and said, "This humble servant greets the Military Governor."

Compared to before, Zeng Hongluo's expression is now gentler, and she has lost some of the fierceness typical of people from the martial arts world.

"Did you need something?" Li Lin asked directly.

Zeng Hongluo nodded and said, "I've heard about the Seeking Immortals Society. It must have been founded by the Military Governor."

Li Lin raised an eyebrow and asked, "What does this have to do with you?"

Zeng Hongluo lowered her head and said, "My lord, I did not mean to spy on you. I just want to join the Seeking Immortals Society."

What makes you think you can join?

Li Lin didn't find it strange.

For many people who are interested, a little research will almost certainly reveal that Li Lin was the founder of the Seeking Immortals Society.

Zeng Hongluo was once a branch leader of the Zhuxian Society, so she has the ability to do so. It wouldn't be difficult to find out.

Zeng Hongluo took a deep breath and said, "My lord, I have important information to tell you. It can be used to exchange for the qualification to join the Immortal Seekers Society."

Li Lin thought for a moment and said, "You tell me, I'll decide based on the situation."

Zeng Hongluo's face lit up with joy, and she immediately said, "A month ago, I used my disguise skills to infiltrate the Zhuxian Society again. I stayed there for a while as a low-level member and obtained a lot of information."

"You're really bold," Li Lin laughed. "A month ago, right after... the Grand Master of the Immortal Slaughtering Society fought the Gu God, you actually managed to infiltrate the Immortal Slaughtering Society again?"

Zeng Honglu smiled smugly and said, "Fortune favors the bold!"

Indeed, Li Lin's opinion of Zeng Hongluo had changed somewhat, and he asked, "So what information did you find out?"

“At first, the Zhuxian Guild was in a lot of chaos, with rumors spreading everywhere that the Grand Master had died.” Zeng Hongluo said with a sigh, “I thought so too at the time, after all, everyone in the world saw what happened.”

"So, the Grand Master of the Immortal Execution Society isn't dead?"

"Hmm... This is the information I wanted to tell you, sir: the Grand Master of the Immortal Execution Society is not dead; in fact, he has become younger!"

Li Lin raised an eyebrow, recalling the 'young man' he had seen in the illusion of the Obscure Word Technique.

The other party claimed to be the Grand Master of the Immortal Execution Society and said that he was dead.

Now it seems that it was indeed a lie.

What would have happened if I had taken the sword from him back then... Just thinking about it makes my scalp tingle.

Li Lin asked, "You saw him?"

“I saw it.” Zeng Honglu recalled with a look of fear and regret, and said, “At that time, we all thought the leader was dead. The whole gang was in chaos, and everyone was in danger. Just when the Zhuxian Gang was about to fall apart, an elder gathered most of the gang members in Qinghe County.”

They were concentrated in Qinghe County?
Qinghe County in Ji Commandery?
Li Lin's first reaction was to feel a little regretful. If he had known earlier that the people of the Immortal Execution Society were gathered here, he could have sent people there and wiped them all out.

But then he recalled the map and remembered that there were Yu and Xiang counties between Ji County and Jin County.

Although his forces now control most of the counties in Xiangjun, there is still Yujun in between.

Sending troops there is quite a troublesome matter.

Perhaps before the troops even arrive, the enemy will receive the news and disperse and flee long ago.

At this moment, Zeng Hongluo continued, "There were several thousand people at the time, and on the high platform was the corpse of the Grand Master, a body riddled with holes, greenish-yellow, clearly poisoned. Under the gaze of so many people, the corpse emitted specks of light, and finally his body healed. He opened his eyes again, came back to life, and even became very young."

Li Lin nodded slightly.

It seems that my caution in the illusion of the Obscure Word Technique was correct; the leader of this Immortal Execution Society is indeed very powerful.

He actually died and came back to life.

Or rather, what he 'died' may not have been his real body.

“But that’s not enough,” Li Lin said calmly. “His ability to come back to life was within my expectations; you’ve only confirmed that for me.”

Zeng Honglu smiled charmingly, "My lord, you certainly don't know what will happen next."

"No need to keep me in suspense, just tell me."

Zeng Hongluo took two steps forward, bringing a fragrant breeze, and whispered, "My lord, after the Grand Master was resurrected, he secretly ate a monster, and I accidentally stumbled upon it."

Eating ghosts?

Li Lin was somewhat skeptical: "You can see ghosts?"

"I can't see the ghost, but when the Grand Master grabbed that ghost, for some reason, I could see it!"

Li Lin thought for a moment, then reached out and grabbed Li Yanjing's hand: "For example, like this?"

Zeng Hongluo was startled when she saw Li Yanjing suddenly appear.

She never expected that there was a strange person sitting next to Li Lin.

Although she knew Li Yanjing, her ability to appear and disappear so mysteriously still startled her.

Li Yanjing smiled at Zeng Hongluo, which was her way of saying hello.

Actually, she wasn't in physical form yet, but Li Lin's spiritual energy acted on her, forcing her to manifest.

"Yes!" Li Lin nodded, indicating that he understood.

This information is indeed very useful.

After the resurrection of the leader of the Zhuxian Society, he wants to eat a ghost... What's the story behind this?
"But how did you manage not to be discovered by him?" Li Lin asked curiously.

"Perhaps he's too weak?" Zeng Hongluo's voice clearly lacked confidence.

This woman is ruthless; she dares to do something so dangerous.

She truly makes people look at her in a new light.

Li Lin asked, "Would you mind if I had Yan Jing check your memories?"

To be honest, Li Lin didn't trust her very much.

"I heard that Lady Li also investigated the Chu Palace."

Li Lin nodded.

"Then let's investigate," Zeng Hongluo said nonchalantly.

Li Yanjing looked at Li Lin, and Li Lin nodded to her.

Then Li Yanjing transformed into a purple light and entered Zeng Hongluo's body.

After a while, Zeng Hongluo opened her eyes.

She looked at her body from left to right, and then turned around.

"This body is recovering quite well now," Zeng Hongluo said with a smile. "It's no worse than the previous Gong sister's body. It's much better than the body I possessed before."

Li Lin said helplessly, "Who told you to talk about her health and check her memory?"

"it is good."

Zeng Hongluo closed her eyes.

Li Lin leaned back in his chair, waiting quietly.

A moment later, Zeng Hongluo opened her eyes and said, "Indeed, as she said, she did see the Grand Master of the Zhuxian Society eating the ghost."

At this point, Zeng Hongluo's expression became very uncomfortable.

After all, the one in control now is Li Yanjing, and she is a ghost, so she is naturally uncomfortable with this kind of thing.

"It seems she wasn't lying." Li Lin nodded in satisfaction.

Zeng Hongluo continued, "But she still lied to you about something."

"whats the matter?"

She is very disrespectful to you!

Ok?
Li Lin asked curiously, "How exactly is this disrespectful?"

“She often dreams at night that you, her husband, tie her up and whip her day and night! There are serious whips and indecent whips. She is very happy, cursing you in her dream while also actively going up to you.”

After speaking, Zeng Hongluo covered her mouth and laughed triumphantly.

Li Lin rolled his eyes helplessly: "Alright, come out now."

Then, a purple light emerged from Zeng Hongluo's body, transforming into Li Yanjing, who even gracefully twirled around.

Zeng Hongluo opened her eyes, and her face turned as red as rouge, making her almost unable to stand.

He looked extremely embarrassed.

She never imagined that Li Yanjing could even 'see' her dreams.

Li Lin broke the silence and said, "I have given my permission to join the Seeking Immortals Society. Yan Jing will give you a jade pendant as a token later. Go to Tianyi Gate and find An Xin. He should be able to make the arrangements for you."

Zeng Hongluo was overjoyed and bowed gracefully, saying, "Thank you, Governor."

Li Lin got up and left.

Li Yanjing said to Zeng Hongluo, "Come with me. You can't go into the backyard, but you can go to the central courtyard."

"I'll listen to Madam Li," Zeng Hongluo said obediently.

Seeing her like this, Li Yanjing sighed and said, "If you had this mindset before, you might have really become one of our sisters. What a pity."

Zeng Hongluo also looked disappointed.

Some things, once missed, are missed forever; it's all fate.

Li Lin returned to his study and sat down in a chair, lost in thought.

The leader of the Zhuxian Society is not dead, nor is the Gu God. The Tree Fairy Goddess even said that time is running out.

Therefore, the speed of cultivation needs to be accelerated.

Having multiple women for dual cultivation is a good method, but once the number reaches a certain level, there will be diminishing marginal returns. Moreover, his energy is also limited. Rather than pursuing quantity, it is better to pursue quality.

For example, Empress Zifeng.

Li Lin regretted not "snatching" her to Jin County.

……

Beijing at this time.

Inside the Yang residence, Consort Rong was lying comfortably.

Her face seemed a little younger. At 33, she already looked like a young woman, but now, she had an added touch of youthful innocence.

As she ate grapes, she laughed and said, "Little Juan, why work so hard? When Li Lin comes to the capital again, I'll ask him to give you more of his favor. If you train too hard, your hands and legs will become thick, and Li Lin might not like that."

Xiao Juan said rather shyly, "I don't have Your Highness's talent and looks, so I can only try my best to learn more skills so that I can help my husband in the future."

"You're completely devoted to him."

Xiaojuan was a little shy.

At this moment, a female voice rang out from above Consort Rong: "You make it sound like you're still not completely convinced."

“You can’t say that, Sister Zifeng.” Consort Yourong smiled with narrowed eyes, “I am just Li Lang’s spoils of war, an extra. You are the one in charge, the one who is devoted to him.”

"If you talk nonsense again, I'll eat you up." A voice filled with embarrassment and anger rang out.

Just then, the steward trotted in. He didn't dare to look up, but simply lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, a group of people have arrived outside. They claim to be from the Pacification Commission and have come to deliver an imperial edict."

"I won't see you." The resolute voice rang out.

The butler immediately looked distressed.

The person outside looked like someone not to be trifled with, so he didn't dare reply like that.

At this moment, Xiaojuan said, "Don't worry, Steward, I'll go out and talk to them."

After saying that, Xiaojuan went out.

The butler quickly followed.

After the two figures disappeared, Zi Feng suddenly said, "Xiao Juan... is indeed somewhat different now. She is braver than you."

Yang Yourong snorted: "I'm just a weak woman, isn't it normal for me to be timid and cowardly?"

"You're not a coward at all; you're quite wild inside. You're even thinking about getting pregnant with Li Lin's child so you can become the first wife."

"Sister Zifeng, please give me some face and don't tell everyone everything." Consort Yourong chuckled, then said, "I know that you, Sister Zifeng, want to be the eldest sister."

"I don't!"

Just then, Xiao Juan burst in, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.

"Your Majesty, the people outside are hostile and are trying to force their way in..."

"I already know."

A purple light engulfed Consort You Rong. A moment later, Consort You Rong, dressed in purple and exuding a fierce aura, sat up straight.

(End of this chapter)