[{"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-194":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},2264794,4420,"Chapter 194: Suspected Dragon Vein","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-194",194,"\u003Cp>Li Lin held the \"Immortal's Secret Record\" and carefully flipped through its pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book used extremely concise text to record many rumors about immortals appearing hundreds of years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of these rumors specified exact dates and locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few lacked sufficient information, marked instead with phrases like \"according to research\" or \"estimated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin recorded all these rumors and marked their locations on his own \"re-drawn\" topographical map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, these points scattered across the map of Da Qi appeared chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he gradually studied the contents of the \"Immortal's Secret Record,\" more and more \"marks\" appeared on the map, forming a striking \"route\"; after correlating it with a timeline table, a clear \"trend chart\" emerged before Li Lin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the array of points on the map, Li Lin asked Huang Qing beside him: \"What does this pattern resemble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing carried a faint floral scent; after studying it, she said with disbelief: \"This has a head and claws... a dragon vein?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the daughter of a great clan, she knew some secrets, including the concept of dragon veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the idea of dragon veins was not particularly secret among the general populace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was universally acknowledged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But few knew where dragon veins ran or how to find them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps, someone deliberately concealed the knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also think... it's Yisilongmai ,\" Li Lin examined the map closely: \"Let's assume it is a dragon vein—but its head lies north of Lu Commandery, its tail in Yuecheng, winding through most of the Central Plains... meaning, does the Northern Di truly hold heavenly mandate? Does the Qin King of Yue Commandery also possess dragon qi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing’s red lips parted slightly; her blue eyes held disbelief: \"Does this mean Da Qi truly faces... disaster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dared not utter the word \"collapse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin felt Da Qi was now in chaos; merely holding things together was already remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he focused on instead was something more important: \"Are the places where immortals appeared always dragon veins—or did the immortals' passage create these dragon veins?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing looked at Li Lin; though he had not yet truly achieved Foundation Establishment, he already carried a faint aura of immortality—calming, pleasant to the senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, her inner tension and anxiety eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, she trusted her man to protect her and their home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Qin Donglai was \"loaded\" into a prisoner cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat inside, shackled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin did not mistreat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he would deliver Qin Donglai to Jincheng for handover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this, he brought over a hundred village soldiers and several Spirit Hunters as escort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the convoy included another carriage, where Huang Qing and Hong Luan rode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this force, unless facing a true regular army of several hundred, ordinary bandits or cultivators could not break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin rode beside the prisoner cart; as the wheels rumbled, Qin Donglai looked at him: \"Li County Commandant, tell me—do you still believe Da Qi’s current state, this world, is worth the loyalty of talents like you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding soldiers wished they could pierce their own ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin smiled: \"Better than fraternizing with foreign barbarians... The Qin King’s actions have truly lost the pride of Qi people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\" Qin Donglai sighed: \"Forget it. I’m no match for your literati in speech.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Li Lin now held a military post, everyone still saw him as a literati.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his dashing, elegant face was far too misleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou now approached and said: \"Li County Commandant, when you reach Jincheng, please visit my home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I’ll pay my respects then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou leaned closer, whispering: \"Mainly, I need you to humble my elder brother’s arrogance—it’ll boost my standing at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou was also his friend; a Wang family led by a friend was indeed better for his future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he now knew the Wang family held real influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Li Lin couldn’t help shaking his head, lamenting how quickly he’d become an Liyidongwu .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, he had despised such political exchanges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must grow, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the journey, no special problems arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did the blood qi of over a hundred soldiers deter wilderness Gui , but Li Lin also knew how to brew the Barrier Powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He improved the formula; his Barrier Powder was superior to Ding family’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this setup, as long as nothing extraordinary occurred, nothing would go wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After five days, they arrived at Jincheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village soldiers camped outside the city; Wang Tianyou returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Hunters, led by Bai Zhiwei, agreed on a time and went off to find amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing and Hong Luan’s carriage went to the Huang residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prefect’s home... was easy to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin, accompanied by a dozen government office runners, brought the prisoner cart to the government office for handover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, in the courtroom, he saw Huang Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Excellency,\" Li Lin smiled and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for formalities,\" Huang Yan rose, smiling: \"This is for official business—let’s talk in the back courtyard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two went to the back courtyard and sat in a pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yan studied Li Lin, then smiled: \"You’ve done exceptionally well with the Beiliu County matter. You reclaimed roughly twenty thousand civilians—this has been discussed in court; your name is already remembered by many.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d rather the nobles knew nothing of my deeds—more trouble will surely follow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yan laughed: \"No need to be so pessimistic. Everything has two sides—it’s all about your choices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fame meant more opportunities—and more trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The report on Qin Donglai’s surrender lists you and Jiang Jili, but I took the liberty of adding one more name. You don’t mind, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. I feared you’d be angered,\" Huang Yan seemed to exhale softly: \"I didn’t notify you beforehand for a reason—I needed to claim some credit in this farce to stabilize the Huang family’s current position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin fell silent for a moment, then asked: \"Is things in the capital that troublesome?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed,\" Huang Yan gave a light hum: \"As I told you, everything has pros and cons. I spent over a decade cultivating influence in the southern frontier—I inevitably lost some control over the capital. But it’s manageable; with this achievement, I can secure more ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came here for more than just the handover, didn’t you?\" Huang Yan suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin smiled: \"Yes, your son-in-law has a small favor to ask of his father-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Wang family, through me, wishes to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yan pondered, then asked: \"Do they want the Beiliu County Magistrate post?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1121,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0167dfa172a5e5f3ad46fb726c9c2c5d8a529c5fa8ed1f6ffa5c181ff4e2d6c3","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-195","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-193",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]