[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dark-and-dawn-light-years":3,"chapter-dark-and-dawn-light-years-dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-150":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dark and Dawn Light-Years",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2264750,4420,"Chapter 150: Ritual Sword Ceremony","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-150",150,"\u003Cp>Li Lin placed the brocade box down and said, “A jade sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May I take a look?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin opened the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green jade sword appeared before Li Yanjing’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lightly touched the sword with her fingers, her expression clearly delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there anything special about it?” Li Lin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The aura on this sword resembles your blood qi,” Li Yanjing unconsciously licked her red lips: “I like it very much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin smiled. “Then I’ll give it to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yanjing looked at him for a moment, then smiled: “Rather than saying you’re giving it to me, it’s more like turning it into a small altar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An altar?” Li Lin was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yanjing raised the jade sword high; sunlight seeped through its surface, revealing fine, interwoven patterns within the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, the patterns seemed chaotic, but upon closer inspection, they carried an eerie, mysterious quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a ritual sword—a Spirit-Calling Sword,” Li Yanjing said with awe: “I don’t know if it’s an immortal weapon, but I can feel that if I spend time inside it each month, I’ll gain many benefits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you just live inside it permanently?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yanjing sighed. “My body couldn’t withstand it. I’m a spirit, not a soul.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then stay inside for now,” Li Lin said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yanjing thought for a moment. “Why don’t you keep the sword at home normally, and when you travel, bring me inside it? That way, I can still help you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had her own little plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Lin took her outside, she could avoid the Tree Immortal Lady and Second Lady, and beg him for some blood qi to consume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about it felt thrilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know any sword techniques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yanjing froze. “Then why do you want this sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I plan to get back the Wind-Caressing Sword Scripture,” Li Lin smiled. “I’ll study this sword a bit, then give it to my wife so she can learn a sword art. My Meow Meow Fist isn’t suitable for women—it’s only good for self-defense. Sword art can kill enemies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yanjing laughed. “You’re truly good to your wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing much,” Li Lin waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Huang Qing walked over and asked, “What are you talking about that’s so cheerful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m telling you to learn swordplay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing was surprised. “Master, I already struggle enough with the Tiger Fist…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to say it was already improper for a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, respectable wives didn’t practice martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d learned the Tiger Fist only because she couldn’t refuse her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he wanted her to learn swordplay—how would that look if word got out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d been raised on the Three Obediences and Four Virtues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must learn,” Li Lin smiled. “Practicing martial arts won’t just give you enough strength to defend yourself—it’ll make you even more beautiful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re teasing me,” Huang Qing said helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every woman who trained martial arts ended up with calloused hands, coarse skin, and darker complexion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin knew what she was thinking. “Trust me. Ordinary martial arts without matching cultivation methods will turn you that way—but mine are special. You didn’t believe in dual cultivation before, yet now you’re addicted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master!” Huang Qing blushed, glancing at Li Yanjing beside her, and said sweetly: “I’ll learn, but don’t say things that make me blush.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was more like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin nodded in satisfaction. “You two chat for now. I’m going back to my study.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh!” Huang Qing suddenly said. “Last night, White Patrol Commander left a heavy bundle. I didn’t dare open it, so I put it under the bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin smiled. “They’re gold ingots. Go count how many.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gold ingots?” Huang Qing exclaimed. “Where did they come from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before marrying into the Li family, she’d already prepared herself for hardship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected the Li household to have a large mansion—and over twenty gold ingots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t a small amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though far behind the Huang family’s wealth, it was enough to ensure comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, her husband had brought home another pile of ingots—the household was suddenly prosperous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. They’re clean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin took the jade sword to his study, raised it, and stared at its patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hoped this method might trigger his proficiency effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after staring for nearly half an hour, there was no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reluctantly set the jade sword down and sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This object couldn’t be shortcut like the previous circular immortal artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin was certain the patterns within the jade sword were extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because they exceeded his own “understanding,” his special ability hadn’t triggered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put the jade sword aside and continued writing annotations for the Thunderfall Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, after his routine patrol, Li Lin met Yan Han at a tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here are the annotations for the Thunderfall Spell,” Li Lin handed over the newly written booklet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Han also handed him a hand-copied volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin flipped through a few pages and smiled. “This sword art is truly profound—I’ve gained a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Han bowed. “I can’t take credit. The Thunderfall Spell is orthodox thunder cultivation—this Wind-Caressing Sword Art can’t compare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin asked, “You didn’t learn the Thunderfall Spell for yourself, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Han smiled. “Of course not. Few who cultivate yin-based methods can master the Thunderfall Spell—I’m no exception. This is for my younger brother. He has a natural talent for martial arts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I haven’t asked where you’re from, Yan Patrol Commander!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Northern Lu Commandery, Jishui City,” Yan Han’s expression darkened noticeably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin knew Lu Commandery had been captured by the Northern Di two years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. We’ll reclaim it someday,” Li Lin comforted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Han forced a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this small incident, Yan Han remained gloomy; they chatted briefly before parting ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin brought the sword scripture home and gave it to Huang Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at it for a moment, then said apologetically, “I don’t understand…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though diagrams were included, teaching swordplay to someone with no martial background was difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice—Li Lin would have to learn it first, then teach them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately began reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, he had grasped the basic forms of the Wind-Caressing Sword Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up a wooden sword and performed a set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing and Hong Luan watched, eyes never blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was several moments after Li Lin finished before they reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing’s face flushed slightly; her eyes brimmed with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Luan walked over and handed him a towel. “Husband, you should use only the sword from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You carry yourself with unmatched elegance,” Hong Luan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin was puzzled. “Isn’t my spearplay just as impressive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s impressive too—but not as striking as swordplay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin laughed. “I’ll practice this sword with you, but I won’t abandon spear techniques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing walked over. “Hong Luan, don’t pressure your husband. I may not understand martial arts, but I know the spear is the king of weapons. As County Colonel and Spirit Hunter, he must face enemies—spear is better suited.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Luan nodded, understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhang Afu said, “Master, Assistant County Magistrate Jiang is waiting outside. He says he has urgent business with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Show him to the study,” Li Lin said, turning to Hong Luan. “Prepare tea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1239,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0f4c606232c3af2917bf247e05ebf04c19a509c2b29ce4af7f160fc28efc8caf","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-151","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-149",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]