[{"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-61":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},2264661,4420,"Chapter 61: Qin Feng Dies","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>Qin Feng’s roar, fueled by blood qi, was deafening—nearly half the county heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Lin did not stay where he was; he used the terrain between buildings to find a hidden corner no one could spot and slipped into stealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he bent low and moved away, taking up a new position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng scanned his surroundings, saw no one, and turned to search—when Ding Junhui and Wang Tianyou once again closed in on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three clashed again in fierce combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin seized the opportunity, crouched in a suitable spot, surveyed the battlefield, and began rapidly forming hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense surge of spiritual energy immediately drew the attention of nearly everyone on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng glanced toward a certain direction and snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unleashed a palm strike through empty air, shoving Wang Tianyou back several steps, then prepared to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Filth, such despicable tricks cannot be repeated again and again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng laughed heartily—he believed he could easily evade such an obvious Thunderbolt Spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a dual-colored green-and-red dry thunderbolt descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng was about to leap backward when his expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whirled his head—and saw one of his own trusted retainers, struck by lightning, his clothes shredded, body charred and collapsed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, he understood Li Lin’s plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man intended to weaken his side’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Filth, dare to face me directly!” Qin Feng roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had spotted Li Lin and was about to charge—when Ding Junhui and Wang Tianyou’s attacks grew even fiercer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two, of course, could see Li Lin’s intent—and naturally cooperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, with one opponent slain, Ding’s elite fighter now joined the encirclement against Qin Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, three against one—like three heroes battling Lü Bu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin ducked behind cover again, then crept out—ten breaths later, another lightning bolt struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Qin family expert fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunderbolt Spell had little effect on Qin Feng, but for mid-tier “experts,” it was a death sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men down in succession—Qin Feng panicked; worse, another Ding family elite joined the encirclement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Find that filth!” Qin Feng bellowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late—another Thunderbolt Spell descended, and another Qin family expert fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now five were surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng was driven back step by step, no longer the calm, effortless fighter he had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten breaths later, the fourth Thunderbolt descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost all Qin family experts lay dead; only a few stragglers still fought desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin shouted: “Brothers, I’ve done all I can—rest is yours!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, his figure vanished from the rooftop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Wang family expert who had just broken free picked up the copper wire net that had fallen and shouted: “All of you, pin down his steps—don’t let him escape!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The encircling fighters instantly understood—they all unleashed their strongest killing techniques at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng’s blood qi surged as he barely blocked three attacks, but two others seized the opening to slash his back and strike his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat blood, staggered forward two steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a massive net came crashing down over his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could no longer dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The copper wire net wrapped his body; its iron hooks sank deep into his flesh, blood streaming freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Feng screamed in frenzy, straining his arms to tear the net apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this net was made precisely to trap experts—he hadn’t even broken it when five attacks struck him simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four weapons and two bare palms—Qin Feng spat a gout of blood, his body nearly unrecognizable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes filled with disbelief—he had never imagined he would die today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would die so cleanly, so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had decades of wealth and comfort ahead…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how unwilling, he collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… will die too… someone… will avenge me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those words, Qin Feng closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou looked at Qin Feng’s lifeless form and exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We truly owe your friend a great debt,” Ding Junhui said, approaching with lingering dread: “I never thought this old dog of the Qin family was so strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Neither did I,” Wang Tianyou admitted, face still pale with fear: “The Qin family only established themselves here in the last twenty years—we assumed they were nothing special, brought only a few retainers… and nearly got drowned in a puddle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regardless, Qin Feng is dead,” Ding Junhui asked: “What now with the Qin family?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go to the county office and speak with the Magistrate,” Wang Tianyou said. “You handle the rest of the Qin family affairs. And whatever you take from their estate—divide it into three shares: you, me, and him. Understood?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naturally,” Ding Junhui smiled. “Our Ding family always acts fairly. Rest assured.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two parted, each to their own tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Li Lin had returned to the upper chamber of the Spring Pavilion and sat cross-legged to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five consecutive Thunderbolt Spells had drained his yin energy to near exhaustion; if he didn’t recover soon, his dantian and heart meridians might be damaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About six hours later, Li Lin finally opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out several paper dolls and sent them to find Wang Tianyou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the paper dolls sent back “signals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he controlled them, he could sense the exact location of each one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one incense stick’s time, he arrived at the Qin family mansion’s gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou stood there; seeing Li Lin approach, he immediately waved him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the two entered the Qin mansion, the gates slammed shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou led the way and saw a massive pile of treasure in the main hall of the fourth courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold, silver, medicinal herbs, and bolts of silk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Spirit Hunters, these were mere luxuries—the real treasures were the six scrolls on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect—six scrolls. Each of us takes two?” Ding Junhui smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Li Lin said: “Why not copy all six? Then all three of us would have six techniques.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang and Ding exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Wang Tianyou whispered: “By Jianghu  custom, when dividing spoils, you don’t make copies of secret manuals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So there was such a strange rule?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must stem from that peculiar mindset of guarding exclusive skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange rules usually arise from strange causes—Li Lin had no desire to challenge this one, so he nodded: “Then I’ll follow your lead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Tianyou said: “Li Brother, you did the most. You choose first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Li Lin, he would already be dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Junhui had no objections—a Spirit Hunter who cast Thunderbolt Spells so skillfully was worth cultivating ties with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin made no pretense of modesty—he walked over, studied the scroll covers, and took the “Classic of Nourishing Nature” and the “Hui Character Secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the gold and silver, he took nothing—only three delicate gold ornaments for women, unmistakably imperial court craftsmanship, exquisitely fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are these three acceptable?” Li Lin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine by me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang and Ding both waved dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin glanced at the sky: “I’ll go rest now. We’ll meet again another day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two bowed to Li Lin and saw him out to the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the gates closed—and the atmosphere inside the Qin mansion turned heavy and grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Wang Tianyou and Ding Junhui’s eyes held cold, cruel intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1205,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","70e4470b2dd3d44a49f2045fe1544921d7acb36f488e00a7b657c04f663a3b60","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-62","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-60",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]