[{"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-58":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},2264658,4420,"Chapter 58: More Hands Make Light Work","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-58",58,"\u003Cp>Qin Feng returned to the mansion with his men, his face dark with gloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came before the main hall and said, “Come out. That bastard isn’t stupid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, a man dressed as a scholar emerged from the inner chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Qin,” the scholar bowed slightly. “I failed to accomplish anything—I’m deeply ashamed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not your fault,” Qin Feng waved dismissively, his expression still grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, several constables emerged from each room of the Qin mansion, gathering into a group of over a hundred within moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most carried longbows; a few held net-like devices with hooks along the edges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll return and report to the County Magistrate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another day, when this matter is settled, let us share a fine wine together, Master Ji.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re too kind. You’re far too kind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Ji exchanged a few polite phrases, then departed with his large contingent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a young boy approached from the side—it was Qin Huan, the last remaining heir of the Qin family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, where is Mother?” Qin Huan’s expression was uneasy. “Why haven’t I seen her all day?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I sent her back to Dafeng Village. It’s too dangerous here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Huan sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng asked, “Have you seen your second uncle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Huan shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Qin Feng’s sense of dread grew stronger. Disposing of a corpse isn’t difficult—unless something went wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng’s eyes blazed with fury. He shouted, “Men! Organize search parties! Find Second Master—alive or dead! Leave no suspicious clue unexamined!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of servants immediately rushed out of the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Li Lin arrived at another wealthy household’s pavilion, carrying his newly purchased supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed that the mansions of the rich were enormous, yet many areas were neglected—perfect places to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread out his bundle and sorted its contents into piles by category.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took out white paper, scissors, and cinnabar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cut out over a dozen paper figures, each about the size of a palm, then painted eyes and mouths on them with cinnabar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he inscribed talismanic patterns on their backs and infused them with yin energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white paper gradually darkened, turning pink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Paper Folding Technique +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin froze. He pulled out his book, “The Daoist’s Detailed Notes,” studied it, then stared at his pink paper figures. “After infusing yin energy, shouldn’t they turn blood-red? Why are they pink?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried controlling them and found them easy to command—nimble, quick to run and jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing seems wrong… then why are they fading?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin made several more paper figures—all pink, never blood-red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave up… as long as they worked, what did color matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood-red paper figures were too terrifying. Pink ones were almost cute. Besides, when he drew their eyes, he’d naturally used a chibi style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made over a dozen paper figures in one go and dispatched them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ordered them to find Wang Tianyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small paper figures hopped and bounced out of the pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t very intelligent. Though instructed to head for hidden, shadowed places, their movements were clumsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some fell into foul ditches; others were snatched and torn apart by stray cats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a few eventually found Wang Tianyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou was hiding in a ruined hut, cultivating to heal his wounds, guarded by three warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, one warrior suddenly drew his longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pink paper figure that had just darted from the corner was sliced in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Paper figures tracking us,” the warrior said, sword in hand. “We can’t stay here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the four prepared to leave, several more paper figures emerged from around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Qin family won’t let go,” one warrior growled. “They’re even using Paper Folding Technique now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another warrior glanced and said, “Why are all these paper figures faded?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who cares what color they are—they’re still dangerous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first warrior slashed his sword through several paper figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he raised his blade to cut the last one, Wang Tianyou spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait. These paper figures aren’t from the Qin family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors looked. The remaining paper figure was using its “round” hands to point insistently outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t seem like a warning—it looked more like an invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou stepped forward. The paper figure immediately moved ahead, then paused a short distance away and pointed in another direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems to want us to meet someone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One warrior said, “Could it be a trap?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the Qin family had found us, the paper figures wouldn’t have revealed themselves,” Wang Tianyou coughed, clutching his chest. “Let’s take the risk. I don’t think this is their trick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three warriors exchanged glances and nodded—they agreed the young master made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paper figure led the way. Though slow, it took shortcuts, so its pace was decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Wang Tianyou and his men knew Light Body Technique; otherwise, they’d have lost it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a while, they reached the wasteland south of the county.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the paper figure collapsed, its pink color slowly fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its time had run out—yin energy was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou scanned the surroundings and soon spotted a figure emerging from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four tensed—but when they saw who it was, Wang Tianyou exclaimed, “Brother Li? How is it you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why not me?” Li Lin laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou exhaled in relief. “So you killed the two Qin young masters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou said with admiration, “Only two months since we last met, and you’ve already entered the ranks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks to the Yin Nourishing Scripture you gave me,” Li Lin smiled. “This isn’t a place for idle talk. Let’s move to somewhere safer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou naturally agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the five reached the pavilion where Li Lin had been hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his dried rations; Wang Tianyou and the three warriors devoured them eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were truly starving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For days, they’d been chased from place to place, with no time to eat—nowhere near as comfortable as Li Lin’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating two hard pieces of dried food, Wang Tianyou patted his stomach. “Brother Li, I owe you a debt. When we return, I’ll repay you handsomely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin waved his hand. “We’ll discuss that later. Right now, we should figure out how to kill Qin Feng and destroy the Qin mansion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you hate the Qin family?” Wang Tianyou asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin recounted the events of the past, naturally omitting the two Concealing Ghost Robes—he wasn’t wearing one now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood the principle: never flaunt wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meeting us, the Qin family has stepped on iron,” Wang Tianyou suppressed a grin. “My family assigned me to handle the Qin matter, but Qin Feng is tougher than we imagined. We don’t need brute force—we need more allies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are there allies left in this city?” Li Lin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Ding family has informants here,” Wang Tianyou smiled. “We never had a chance to contact them before—but now, with your Paper Folding Technique, we can. By the way… you know Paper Folding Technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I learned it long ago, only recently mastered it,” Li Lin smiled. “Let’s contact the Ding family first. More hands make light work. How many paper figures do you need?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1210,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ebf144cee0b8d7d96dbc56c6b67532fda2a2ee2ed40292e5f0b814e1d2daa0ad","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-59","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-57",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]