[{"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-90":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},2264690,4420,"Chapter 90: Contentment Brings Joy as Li Lang Prepares to Marry","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>In the Huang family’s back courtyard, Huang Qing opened the wooden box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a piece of silk cloth lay two silver ornaments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a silver dangling hairpin with a magpie pendant; the other, a bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both designs were quite delicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing looked delighted; she took off her golden dangling hairpin and replaced it with the silver one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then removed her golden bracelet and put on the silver one she had just taken out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, she shook her head and asked, “Hong Luan, does it look good?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course it looks good—it was sent by Li Lang,” Hong Luan replied, her smile tinged with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Huang Ling walked over, saw the golden ornaments on the table, glanced at Huang Qing’s silver dangling hairpin, and snorted: “You trade gold for silver, magpie for phoenix—how can you still be happy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing’s lips curved upward: “Why shouldn’t I be happy? This is Li Shixiong’s thoughtfulness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is thoughtfulness about lowering your standards of food, clothing, and daily use?” Huang Ling sighed. “Sister, I won’t oppose you anymore, but as your younger sister, I still urge you—be more careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qing’s eyes were half-lidded with joy: “That’s enough. Even if he gave me only a wooden hairpin, I’d be glad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foolish sister—you call hardship fortune. Rare indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Xunshou hasn’t truly established himself yet. That he gave me silver ornaments shows his heart—why ask for more?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her sister’s blissful expression, Huang Ling didn’t know what to say; finally, she let out a soft sigh and whispered, “I swear you’ll regret this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you say?” Huang Qing looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing. You misheard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Lin returned to Shangtikou Village, he saw the Tree Immortal Lady waiting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked over and bowed first: “Thank you, Tree Immortal Lady, for your help last night.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without her, he couldn’t have passed even the first invisible Li Huo Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tree Immortal Lady floated around him once, then her expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin handed her the gift box: “I made some ornaments a few days ago—please accept them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tree Immortal Lady blinked, then extended her hand, took the box, and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the three silver ornaments inside, she said nothing, closed the box, and floated away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin was used to her coldness and paid it no mind; he turned and went home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, he could cultivate and rest in peace—far more peaceful than in the county seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting two days at home with a balance of work and leisure, he found no sign of the Daoist coming to trouble him, and sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought the man must be afraid too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the Hui Character Illusion, he had seen clearly how terrified the Daoist and the Bear King had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover… the Flying Head Demon has limits. If that Daoist doesn’t find a new body to ‘revive’ in soon, he’ll truly become a dead head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two days of rest, Old Village Chief Zhang came to his door. Upon seeing Li Lin, he bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Xunshou, the matter in Pingzheng Village was my fault—I apologize to you here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin waved his hand: “It’s fine. It’s all past.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Village Chief Zhang hadn’t meant to harm him; with the power of the Qin family’s ancient ghost, controlling an ordinary person’s mind wasn’t hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Old Village Chief Zhang relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you were looking for a few medical texts…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin was surprised: “Who told you that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The herbalist’s apprentice at the pharmacy where you bought the texts is my elder brother’s grandson. My brother settled in the county seat over ten years ago and never returned. A few days ago, I visited him there and heard my nephew mention you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph… so this is the power of local connections?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a hand-copied medical text I had my grandson prepare.” Old Village Chief Zhang handed over a square cloth bag. “Two books—consider them my apology.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin took it and smiled: “Thank you, Old Chief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No trouble at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Lin accept the medical texts, Old Village Chief Zhang smiled and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin carried the texts home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened “The Classic of Herb Identification” first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After quickly reading through it, he opened “The Classic of Meridians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Medical Skill +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Medical Skill +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though merely basic medical texts, the skill boosts were clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving other matters aside, medical skill could mutually enhance alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading both books, Li Lin gained new ideas about the formula for the Shengxi Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately made two Soul-Guiding Paper Figures and sent them up the mountain to gather herbs, while he continued reading medical texts to improve his skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By evening, the two Soul-Guiding Paper Figures returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The herbs were gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By midnight, the new Shengxi Pills were ready—over two hundred green, translucent pills, with only one being a dud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This success rate was absurdly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried eating two pills, then sat cross-legged to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new Shengxi Pills improved his cultivation by nearly thirty percent, saving him considerable time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, his small goal of becoming No. 1 in Jincheng was within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Shengxi Pill had been improved, the Qiangti Pill and Yangyan Dan needed upgrading too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the following days, he studied medical texts by day and cultivated by night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven days passed in a blink; it was time again to collect the public grain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, whether he ate blood rice or not didn’t matter—but to conceal the “output” of the Shengxi Pills, he still had to collect it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the county government office, he unexpectedly saw a familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was He Yumao, stepping out from the jail beside the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Changfeng Escort Agency’s assets were sold, he paid large sums to the families of the dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter was settled, and He Yumao was naturally released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was filthy, his vital energy and spirit at rock bottom—on the verge of sudden death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin walked over and bowed: “He Biaotou, it’s been a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Biaotou…” He Yumao’s voice was like a ghost’s: “The Changfeng Escort Agency is gone—how can I still be a Biaotou?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin sighed: “What are your plans now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to be buried beside my wife and children.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly had no will to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin said: “Don’t you want to avenge your wife and children?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yumao’s head snapped up: “Li Brother, do you know where the killer is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s from Yuecheng and has direct ties to Prince Qin Tuo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yumao’s eyes blazed with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But before you go to Yuecheng, you must clean yourself up and eat properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yumao took a deep breath: “Thank you, Li Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to thank me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin took him to a nearby inn, booked a room, had him wash, and treated him to a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, He Yumao had devoured his food: “Li Brother, thank you for your kindness—but I have one more request.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak. If I can help, I will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teach me the Yin Fa Xin Jing. My talent in the martial path is limited—I’ve hit its ceiling. To avenge them, I must become stronger. Learning the Yin Fa Xin Jing is the best way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin paused: “You want to become a Hunting Spiritman? But that requires talent…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have it!” He Yumao said firmly. “When I was young, someone invited me to become a Hunting Spiritman—but I thought they were too sinister and refused!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lin studied him: “You might have been able to become one before, but now your body is saturated with Yang energy cultivation—you’re no longer suited.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can break my cultivation and start over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Yumao’s expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1299,"2026-06-19T19:39:18.782Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","49d1d6c02a30f90a1374bbf63bd79b74188bf25498f2bc92969e1e12ec7e1a18","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-91","dark-and-dawn-light-years-chapter-89",221,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdark-and-dawn-light-years-cover.jpg"]