[{"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-179":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},2264779,4420,"Chapter 179: No Movement","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-179",179,"\u003Cp>After resting a night, the township militia of Yulin County arrived at the eastern side of Luofeng Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin planned to have them begin clearing the newly formed minor guimei from this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world of guimei has its own rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lowest tier of guimei are huang guimei, appearing in clusters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next level up are the newly formed minor guimei, taking on the appearance of adolescents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are transformed from waigui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, except for waigui, all guimei have their own “territories.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more powerful the guimei, the larger its territory—this is a competitive instinct formed to facilitate hunting and absorbing “blood qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These newly “born” minor guimei instinctively clear away all waigui in their vicinity, creating one hollow after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These hollows, originally the hunting grounds of minor guimei, also provided convenience for the militia to surround and hunt them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Su Huafang’s coordination, the militia formed an encircling formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were not the main attackers; instead, they used their own blood qi, combined with Barrier Powder, to create a separation zone, keeping the huang guimei at bay so they wouldn’t swarm in immediately after a minor guimei was destroyed and threaten the already exhausted Spirit Hunters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center of the formation hovered a… minor guimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It retained its former appearance, dressed in a worn, short tunic, its face weathered and grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to humans, its eyes were gray-white, devoid of pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaohu, you take position behind it—I’ll lead the attack.” Bai Lifei swung his twin short blades and charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xiaohu obeyed and ran to the rear of the minor guimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the three Spirit Hunters, no one else could see this guimei, but all could feel the cold seeping from the space it occupied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked on with admiration as the two Spirit Hunters fought against “empty air.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps in the Jianghu, Spirit Hunters had a poor reputation, entangled with guimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But among ordinary people, Spirit Hunters carried a special aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because when truly haunted by guimei, only Spirit Hunters could intervene to help them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianghu heroes… wouldn’t bother with such matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin stood to the side, watching silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why had he brought only Zhao Xiaohu and Bai Lifei?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this mission was meant to train newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A minor guimei?—it’s what Li Lin had killed alone back in Shangtikou Village: those two female guimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One slap per one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Li Lin had just entered the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These minor guimei here were about the same strength; they had formed only because too many Yin Qi Stones had scattered after Taowu’s death and weren’t fully recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the militia watched the two Spirit Hunters struggle with “thin air” for a while, a Yin Qi Stone fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew one guimei had been eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xiaohu picked up the Yin Qi Stone and said, “This is a Yin Qi Stone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lifei walked over, nodded, and said, “Yes, I’ve seen them at my uncle’s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xiaohu brought the Yin Qi Stone to Li Lin: “Lin Ge, here you go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two killed it—you two decide how to split it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin shook his head again: “I don’t lack these.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly didn’t lack them—he still had about half a chest at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he switched to Immortal cultivation, he no longer needed Yin Qi Stones; now they were Li Yanjing’s snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, after absorbing Li Lin’s blood qi, even Li Yanjing had grown less fond of Yin Qi Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let Xiao Fan take it—you put in the most effort.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lifei thought for a moment, then smiled: “Alright, I’ll take this one for now. Next one’s yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.” Zhao Xiaohu grinned foolishly, his thick beard giving him an oddly endearing look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, they proceeded the same way—smoothly, killing seven minor guimei that night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These minor guimei were newly formed and far too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As dawn arrived, Li Lin assigned watch shifts, and most of the militia ate breakfast and went to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin did not rest; he sat in his tent, pretending to nap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to his Foundation Establishment method and the “Lin Yuan” minor spiritual vein, his spiritual energy had grown significantly deeper than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brought him exceptional stamina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without sleep for three days and nights, the effect was minimal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course… sleeping was best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had scattered some small paper figures; now his paper figures had gradually shifted from pink to purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his spiritual energy increased, this transformation became more pronounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These paper figures were also somewhat “smarter” than before—they moved in abstract, human-like strides, yet already knew to avoid others’ sight and sought out hidden paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, this group of paper figures had crossed thick vine forests and reached the western side of Luofeng Ridge, lying in wait, watching the encampment of Beiliu County’s militia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Li Lin had a voyeuristic urge—it was because he genuinely felt something off about Gao Haiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an intuition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since becoming a Spirit Hunter, he trusted his intuition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly until afternoon, when most of the militia rose to prepare meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By evening, after dinner, they prepared to move to the next location to surround the newly formed minor guimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin stepped out of his tent and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang stood before the tent, bowing with a smile: “County Magistrate, please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him stood a makeshift “palanquin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin waved his hand: “No need.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, the thing was ostentatious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only those who liked to appear superior enjoyed riding in one, carried by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang felt awkward—he hadn’t expected Li Lin to dislike such empty formalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin glanced at the resting militia and said: “Let them rest another hour, then move to the next location.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang nodded. Seeing Li Lin wasn’t angered, he exhaled in relief and withdrew immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin found a stone nearby and sat down like a stool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lifei walked over and asked: “County Magistrate, you really won’t take any Yin Qi Stones?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just convert my share into silver,” Li Lin replied—he didn’t say he’d give away all the Yin Qi Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In human relations, defending and protecting one’s own interests appropriately earns greater respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you give away all your gains, others will only see you as a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he was now County Magistrate—taking only his own share was already generous; other County Magistrates would likely seize most of the Yin Qi Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they were quite valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lifei nodded: “When we return, Xiao Hu and I will pool money to pay you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour passed quickly; night fell completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The militia dismantled their temporary camp and arrived at the designated location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were four guimei here… not particularly strong; Li Lin still didn’t need to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The militia quickly encircled the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xiaohu exhaled, visibly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lifei stared at the floating female guimei and exclaimed: “Huh, this guimei is quite pretty, County Magistrate—you know the Spirit-Keeping Art—want to capture her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping guimei requires feeding them blood qi; he already had Li Yanjing and the Tree Immortal Lady. With his Foundation Establishment method, he barely managed to sustain those two—adding another… his kidneys would give out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, this guimei clearly had no intelligence and little potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a shame.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin smiled—Bai Lifei was simply lustful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xiaohu glanced and said: “Not as pretty as Qiu Jie.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Lifei gave him a “what did you just say?” look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yingqiu was indeed a good person, but “pretty” had nothing to do with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Li Lin’s expression turned strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because according to the paper figures’ reports, the Beiliu Town encampment… still had no movement at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Precisely speaking—no sound at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin frowned and said: “Mission paused. Everyone leave this place and set up camp elsewhere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night wind was cool; Su Huafang and the others turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin said: “My paper figures reached the other side—the Beiliu County encampment seems to have encountered trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Huafang asked: “Should we rush over to reinforce them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, let’s hide first and see what happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1366,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","000341e9aab22cf0503c82283974c86ad28ebdbbe79d97580d5c35c89a91d4bb","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-180","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-178",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]