"How long will it take?" Lin Fan hurriedly asked.
Xiang'Er glanced up at Lin Fan and said, "Weren't you not in a hurry?"
This left Lin Fan feeling awkward; this woman really held grudges!
Then, Xiang'Er said, "I need to find these texts slowly in my notes, and then search through the books I have, before I can translate their aning. This isn't sothing that can be done in a day or two!"
Hearing this, Lin Fan frowned a bit. Clearly, this was a huge task!
Just as Lin Fan and Xiang'Er were silent, Master Wolong looked at the two, his eyes suddenly showing a peculiar expression, though it was unclear what he was thinking!
Then Master Wolong suddenly said, "Since this isn't a matter of one or two days, why not let Xiang'Er stay by your side to help you?"
"Stay by my side?"
"Stay by his side?"
Both Lin Fan and Xiang'Er exclaid in surprise simultaneously!
Even Lin Xiong was slightly stunned upon hearing this, but seeing the strange look in Master Wolong's eyes, Lin Xiong seed to understand a bit and quickly said, "Right, right! Just let Miss Xiang'Er stay by Lin Fan's side, it would be more convenient that way!"
"Master! I don't want to stay by this hopeless flirt's side!" Xiang'Er imdiately refused!
"I say, Miss Xiang'Er, a flirt is a flirt, do you have to add 'hopeless'? I'm doing just fine here," Lin Fan said helplessly!
"I like it, I want to, what can you do about it!"
Xiang'Er snorted coldly, then quickly looked at Master Wolong with a face full of grievance and said, "Master, I want to stay by your side, I still need to take care of you. All my achievents now are due to your teaching, taking care of you is my duty!"
However, Master Wolong shook his head and said, "Now that my worries are resolved, I'm going to pursue my Buddhist path, so having you by my side would be troubleso. Also, after I leave, I don't know where my journey will end. The 'Tao' is inherently profound and mysterious, I don't even know how long it will take to pursue it. Having you by my side would only hinder you!"
"No! Master, Xiang'Er never feels that you're a hindrance!" Xiang'Er quickly said.
"But, you may not feel it, but I do, and that... would affect the outco of my pursuit of the Buddhist path!" Master Wolong shook his head and said.
Master Wolong continued, "Besides, haven't you always wanted to see the world outside? Lin Fan lives in a big city now, wouldn't this be just right to fulfill your wishes?"
"Xiang'Er, rember, you're still young, you cannot let
delay your future!"
Now, Xiang'Er fell silent!
Moreover, Xiang'Er had always longed for the outside world, often imagining leaving the mountains to see the outside!
Then, Master Wolong looked at Lin Fan and said, "What's your opinion, young Lin Fan?"
"I certainly have no objection!" Lin Fan said without hesitation.
To have a long-legged beauty by his side, only a fool would refuse!
Moreover, he indeed needed Xiang'Er now, as she could greatly assist him!
"Hmph! Don't think that just because you agree, I will!" Xiang'Er reluctantly shot a glance at Lin Fan!
"Xiang'Er, would you really force
to sever our master-disciple relationship?" Master Wolong's tone suddenly beca firm!
Hearing this, Xiang'Er's face imdiately panicked, she quickly knelt to the ground, tears in her eyes, and said, "Master, Xiang'Er doesn't want to sever our master-disciple relationship, please don't abandon Xiang'Er!"
"Since you want to sever this relationship, then fine! Go help Lin Fan. This way, Lin Fan can also take you to live in the big city, which is where a young woman like you belongs. But rest assured, as long as I have ti, I will surely visit you!" Master Wolong said earnestly.
This ti, Xiang'Er did not refuse, but neither did she agree, only hot tears fell from her eyes!
But the result was obvious, Xiang'Er had silently accepted Master Wolong's decision!
Then, Master Wolong looked at Lin Fan again and said, "Lin Fan, I'm entrusting Xiang'Er to you. You must ensure her safety, oversee everything related to her food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Xiang'Er might still be unfamiliar with big city customs, you must take good care of her. If anything happens to her, I will hold you responsible!"
Lin Fan rolled his eyes helplessly, thinking of all the responsibilities involved, it was like being given a "lady" to care for, as if he was becoming Xiang'Er's male nanny?
But, for the secret manuals, Lin Fan endured it, a male nanny it is!
Lin Fan could only say, "Once outside, Miss Xiang'Er can listen to
about everything, even food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Whatever Miss Xiang'Er wants, I'll give it to her!"
"Good! With your words, I'm relieved. Co, let
toast you!" Master Wolong laughed heartily, raising his cup in a toast.
"I toast the senior!" Lin Fan smiled back, raising his cup too!
After clinking their glasses, they both drank it all in one go.
"It's getting late, you should pack up quickly and get on your way. I also need to prepare to pursue my Buddhist path!" Master Wolong laughed.
"If that's the case, I won't disturb you any longer. Miss Xiang'Er, please go pack your things!" Lin Fan said.
"Master, I'm going to pack then!"
Tears in her eyes, Xiang'Er turned, her shoulders trembling slightly, and walked into the house!
As the farewell approached, both Lin Xiong and Master Wolong were deeply reluctant, downing a bottle of liquor each. Afterward, Xiang'Er finished packing and ca out with a bundle.
At this ti, her big watery eyes were red, clearly having just cried in the room.
"Master!"
With tears in her eyes, Xiang'Er called out, her voice hoarse and filled with reluctance!
"Go on!" Master Wolong waved his hand, no longer looking at Xiang'Er, gulping down a large mouthful of liquor!
Clearly, Master Wolong was also reluctant to part. After all, after his breakup with Lin Nongzhuang, it had been Xiang'Er who accompanied him all these years!
Thud~
Xiang'Er imdiately knelt on the ground, kowtowing three tis to Master Wolong, her forehead turning red!
Afterward, Xiang'Er turned and quickly ran outside. From afar, her cries could be heard!
After all these years, Xiang'Er had long regarded Master Wolong as her biological father. Who knows when they will et again after this farewell; how can it not be heartbreaking?
"Young Lin Fan, take care of my disciple! Otherwise, I won't forgive you!" Master Wolong warned!
"Rest assured, senior, I will treat Xiang'Er as my family. If Miss Xiang'Er suffers even a bit, you may take my head any ti!"
Lin Fan declared resolutely, without a trace of hesitation!
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